Great/Interesting Finds

[mike52787]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-lot-of-Vintag ... 2516.l5255

MX Dark Blues, shipping is prohibitively expensive to the US, but maybe some of our brothers up north can snag this.

[Harshmallow]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-lot-of-Vintag ... 2516.l5255

MX Dark Blues, shipping is prohibitively expensive to the US, but maybe some of our brothers up north can snag this.

They could still be regular MX Blues. I put in an offer anyway, because I'm curious - I'll let you know what the outcome of that is.

[cumwagondeluxe]

Is there any better way to browse eBay (or other good sites to browse) for old keyboards beyond alternating between searching for manufacturers, "vintage keyboard", "alps switch", or specific models?

[Wodan]

Is there any better way to browse eBay (or other good sites to browse) for old keyboards beyond alternating between searching for manufacturers, "vintage keyboard", "alps switch", or specific models?

Search for "keyboard" als check the whole list. There is no shortcut.

[kbdfr]

You can also look into all computers for sale and check whether the offer comprises a keyboard.
That's how I once got a G81-3000 SAU in mint condition (which I no longer have, please no PMs)

[developstopfix]

I usually just search for "keyboard" in the Vintage Computing category and check the box to search descriptions. You can also slim down the results with "-Dell -Apple -Gateway" etc but you'll still probably have 1,000+ auctions to look through. This is of course assuming the seller even knows enough about it to list it in the correct category, and some of the best stuff is being sold by people that have no idea what it is. Just try searching for "old keyboard" and things like that (just uncheck the Musical Instruments category of course).

[Jimi14]

Not sure if he is selling one or 2 keyboards, but here is one of those Chicony KB-5582 with mx blues and trackball from Germany.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chicony-KB-5582 ... SwImRYVrwz

[miloica]

Not sure if he is selling one or 2 keyboards, but here is one of those Chicony KB-5582 with mx blues and trackball from Germany.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chicony-KB-5582 ... SwImRYVrwz

He is selling the keyboard with trackball. The first two pictures in the listing is of another keyboard. He messed up the pictures because they were initially listed at the same time.

[//gainsborough]

Japanese board

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Japanes ... SwjDZYjY7Z

I think it has black alps. Seems pricey.

Powder blue space invaders.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TANDON-HI-TEK-N ... Sw5cNYl-jv

[ohaimark]

Clare-Pendar switches in Apple format for 2.5 grand:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Clare-P ... 2020751173

$50 shipped Lexmark M, untested:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clicky-Lexmark- ... 2833481261

Full AT&T computer with a nice 'board, bidding starts at $175:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-AT-T-Un ... 2097439960

Two Oki Gourd switch keyboards, a bit pricey at $85, best offer available:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-2-Vintag ... 2414722167

[Dra]

G81 HBU
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Vintage-AT-PC-Co ... 2546883797

[Khers]

G81 HBU
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Vintage-AT-PC-Co ... 2546883797

Nice German front legends!

[gogusrl]

And row A mods and mint condition. This is gonna be expensive

[Wodan]

Look at that mod-colored |\ keycap ...

Real beauty, good hunting everyone!

[gogusrl]

oh yeah, that too. I'd post a kitten but I think you guys would put it to better use.

[Harshmallow]

Clare-Pendar switches in Apple format for 2.5 grand:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Clare-P ... 2020751173

$50 shipped Lexmark M, untested:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clicky-Lexmark- ... 2833481261

Full AT&T computer with a nice 'board, bidding starts at $175:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-AT-T-Un ... 2097439960

Two Oki Gourd switch keyboards, a bit pricey at $85, best offer available:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-2-Vintag ... 2414722167

Well it seems as though those 2 Oki gourd spring boards shall be mine, he was a reasonable man who accepted a reasonable offer. I've been looking for one of these for some time, as I've developed a strange addiction to buckling spring and spring over membrane switches - now I'll have two! Oki, Model M BS, Model F BS, Alps BS in my collection thus far....I'll have to find an affordable Alps plate spring board next...and some Brother BS.

[ohaimark]

Okis feel surprisingly good, frankly. I haven't felt the need to snag one for my collection, as I already have too many tactile spring keyboards in the form of Model Ms.

[alh84001]

They could still be regular MX Blues. I put in an offer anyway, because I'm curious - I'll let you know what the outcome of that is.

I'm interested what you end up with. I took a gamble once, and ended up with regular MX blues. They were very nice though, so I wasn't disappointed.

[subcat]

@Chyros - perfect timing!
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Original-IBM ... Sw44BYl675

[alh84001]

Two bids already. TIme to take some popcorn and watch how this bidding war develops.

[002]

If you really wanna watch a fireworks display, keep an eye on the TRON keyboard...

As of this post, we're at 27 bids and sitting on 95,000 yen (~$850 USD) with 2 days to go.

[subcat]

If you really wanna watch a fireworks display, keep an eye on the TRON keyboard...

As of this post, we're at 27 bids and sitting on 95,000 yen (~$850 USD) with 2 days to go.

Yeah, I was gonna post an update when it had like 30 minutes left - crazy how much it's going to go for. But I guess it is a once in a lifetime kind of opportunity.

[Harshmallow]

They could still be regular MX Blues. I put in an offer anyway, because I'm curious - I'll let you know what the outcome of that is.

I'm interested what you end up with. I took a gamble once, and ended up with regular MX blues. They were very nice though, so I wasn't disappointed.

Unfortunately someone bought out the auction before the seller reviewed my offer. It seems petty now - I could have done the same - but with the shipping it would have been just over $100 at that price - and I really don't need 3 busted laptops with no power supplies with a slim chance of maybe one having dark blues. I am curious though...wonder if someone in our community snagged them!

Okis feel surprisingly good, frankly. I haven't felt the need to snag one for my collection, as I already have too many tactile spring keyboards in the form of Model Ms.

Yeah that's what I keep hearing - and the simplicity of them just fascinates me. Tactile spring switches are the bees knees.

[marijan]

Hi, I just stumbled upon an interesting vintage mouse. The post is in Croatian, but it doesn't give any details anyway.
If anyone is interested, I can act as a proxy. The asking price is 50 HRK (6.75 EUR) + a small postage amount (2 EUR ?) + whatever postage is needed to get it to your place.
http://www.njuskalo.hr/tipkovnica-mis/p ... s-20503129

[Ir0n]

Good price for a bolt mod project. :S
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-M-Cli ... Sw2xRYdszx

[Chyros]

@Chyros - perfect timing!
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Original-IBM ... Sw44BYl675

Oh dear xD . Well, now you guys know what to expect :p .

[Ratfink]

NOS HP terminal boards: http://www.ebay.com/itm/172417561366?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT
Does anyone know what switches these have?

[Chyros]

NOS HP terminal boards: http://www.ebay.com/itm/172417561366?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT
Does anyone know what switches these have?

Rubber domes.

[seebart]

NOS HP terminal boards: http://www.ebay.com/itm/172417561366?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT
Does anyone know what switches these have?

Rubber domes.

Not only rubber domes but those HP keyboards speak their own proprietary HP protocol. I have one here, the keycaps are nice but that's it.

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[gogusrl]

Is that cable compatible with model M's ?