[WTB] Various IBM Keyboards

[sharktastica]

Hi,

I'm in the market for one or two of the following IBM keyboards:

• Model F "Blue Switch" (eg, 3178-C2 P/N 5640987, 3104 P/N 4742702)
• "1st Gen" Model M122 (the early variant that had F122-style dual-size feet) - got
• Model M Alpha Numeric POS Keyboard (eg, P/N 76X0035)
• Model M Screen Reader/2 Keypad (P/N 1393387)
• Model M5-1 Trackball Keyboard (aka, original trackball by arrow keys variant)
• Black Unicomp Model M PC-122
• Space Saver with TrackPoint KPD0035
• UltraNav SK-8835

I'm UK-based, so I would prefer buying from here or the EU due to shipping and import cost reasons, but I'm all ears for offers from further afield. I'm not fused on the particular layout, so ANSI or ISO offers are welcome.

Cheers!

[sharktastica]

Bump
(With some revisions as to what I'm seeking)

[orihalcon]

Seems M 5-1’s don’t show up too often in my experience in the USA, not sure if they were more common in Europe or not. Those alphanumeric POS keyboards I think are most often found in China for some reason. I’ve got some parts blue switch boards (which are missing barrels, barrels, hammers, and solenoids) if you get real desperate. Barrels and hammers are the same as what an XT uses, so could swap those in. Shipping would be a lot from the USA though.

[sharktastica]

Seems M 5-1’s don’t show up too often in my experience in the USA, not sure if they were more common in Europe or not. Those alphanumeric POS keyboards I think are most often found in China for some reason. I’ve got some parts blue switch boards (which are missing barrels, barrels, hammers, and solenoids) if you get real desperate. Barrels and hammers are the same as what an XT uses, so could swap those in. Shipping would be a lot from the USA though.

Indeed, that's what I'm fearing about the M5-1s. As for the blue switch parts, I'll definitely consider those as a last resort. Thanks!

[dimpleschan]

I just posted a trackball model

[sharktastica]

I just posted a trackball model

I did see, but I already have a M5-2 and I'm looking for M5-1 (the one with trackball above the arrow keys). Cheers though.

[dimpleschan]

I just posted a trackball model

I did see, but I already have a M5-2 and I'm looking for M5-1 (the one with trackball above the arrow keys). Cheers though.

No worries! Good luck on your search,

[dcopellino]

Hi sharkastica, you mean this

IBM_Model_M5-1_daco.jpg (141.12 KiB) Viewed 3511 times

I bought it from clickykeyboards' Ermita when the market wasn't so doped yet. One of my early collection pieces. Price and import fees very reasonable. Other times however. Nowadays on eBay, but also on Reddit and even on this board, we are seeing things that you humans have never seen: m15 getting up to 1.5k?!?!.
What is it a new gold Rush? Are ibm keyboards become safe assets?
Should I put my collection in my testament?

[dcopellino]

IBM_Model_F_3178_daco.jpg (133.46 KiB) Viewed 3508 times

This is very Italian. I bought it in 2018 for 135€ + local shipping.

[sharktastica]

Bump

[sharktastica]

Bump, with some additional WTB's.

[sharktastica]

Another WTB added.

[sharktastica]

Bump with changes

[Lekrafter]

Seems M 5-1’s don’t show up too often in my experience in the USA, not sure if they were more common in Europe or not. Those alphanumeric POS keyboards I think are most often found in China for some reason. I’ve got some parts blue switch boards (which are missing barrels, barrels, hammers, and solenoids) if you get real desperate. Barrels and hammers are the same as what an XT uses, so could swap those in. Shipping would be a lot from the USA though.

Do you have pictures of those blue switch parts by any chance?