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I'll be heading over to Cindy's warehouse in a few days and I was wondering if any of you had any boards that DT users have been looking for or have on a wishlist. This is important because there are going to be an almost unlimited number of boards there and i can't take all of them home so I need to know which boards to take over others. So say which brand (Cherry, IBM, alps, etc) you want the most and which switch types and keycap sets.

Dibs on a beamspring. (Apologies that I don't post much)

Veryshocking wrote: Dibs on a beamspring. (Apologies that I don't post much)

Love the interest but this is not a dibs thread!

I just want to know which items are in highest demand here so I can grab the best boards when I am at the warehouse.

I wish there was a kishsaver there

Beamspring and Unsaver are in perennial demand. F-122 maybe, F AT is always good

I'd be interested in providing an Ortek MCK-142 Pro a nice home!

just_add_coffee wrote: I'd be interested in providing an Ortek MCK-142 Pro a nice home!

Details on this one?

Redmaus wrote:

just_add_coffee wrote: I'd be interested in providing an Ortek MCK-142 Pro a nice home!

Details on this one?

122 layout alps board. has 142 keys, and is one of the largest usable alps boards.

Also, I have already told cindy this, but I am very interested in any cool cherry g80. I would also like an unsaver, but that goes without saying. She is quite sure there are none in those boxes.

mike52787 wrote:

Redmaus wrote:

just_add_coffee wrote: I'd be interested in providing an Ortek MCK-142 Pro a nice home!

Details on this one?

122 layout alps board. has 142 keys, and is one of the largest usable alps boards.

This one?

http://www.monu-cad.com/MCK142_Keyboard.htm

Capacitive buckling springs are always a safe bet! Pine Alps too.

I was interested in an Unsaver myself but after an unfortunate experience with the quality of an F122's case plastic, not so much anymore. I'd take an '87/'88 SSK though!

chuckdee wrote:
This one?

http://www.monu-cad.com/MCK142_Keyboard.htm

That's the one. Doesn't look like they are still taking orders though.

chuckdee wrote:
This one?

http://www.monu-cad.com/MCK142_Keyboard.htm

That's it!

Oh I'd be happy with this IBM 3279...just kidding I don't count on that sitting in there.
Actually anything Micro Switch would be great but even that's long shot.

AEK and AEK II are always common finds. Grab as many Orange Alps as you can, and Salmon Alps too. I'd skip Cream Damped Alps unless the boards are in quite good condition with minimal to no yellowing.

Keep anything with Blue Alps of course.

IBM Model Ms are a common find. I'd keep anything with an old label (usually 1989 or earlier) that is complete.

Watch out for G81-3000SAU and SAT, those come up every once in a while.

If by chance you find what looks like an old school ANSI Cherry MX board with function keys to the left - this is a Sun/Integrix board, please hold on to it.

just_add_coffee wrote:

chuckdee wrote:
This one?

http://www.monu-cad.com/MCK142_Keyboard.htm

That's the one. Doesn't look like they are still taking orders though.

that was just for reference

XMIT wrote: AEK and AEK II are always common finds. Grab as many Orange Alps as you can, and Salmon Alps too. I'd skip Cream Damped Alps unless the boards are in quite good condition with minimal to no yellowing.

Keep anything with Blue Alps of course.

IBM Model Ms are a common find. I'd keep anything with an old label (usually 1989 or earlier) that is complete.

Watch out for G81-3000SAU and SAT, those come up every once in a while.

If by chance you find what looks like an old school ANSI Cherry MX board with function keys to the left - this is a Sun/Integrix board, please hold on to it.

SAT??? in the US??? I have never seen a czech layout board show up in the US let alone a cherry dyesub one!

Let me know of anything French Canadian that would somehow have made it to Texas.

There are NO SSK or unsavers, I can promise you that! The closest thing is the MicroSwitch RD unsavers, and those are very much NOT comparable to a BS.

Who is this Cindy character?

Industrial M's, F's and some NEC blue oval switches pls

How about some Model M122 unit(s) in perfect condition?

Wingklip wrote: Industrial M's, F's and some NEC blue oval switches pls

NEC blue ovals I have. Should be one on the website I think. elecshopper.com

depletedvespene wrote: How about some Model M122 unit(s) in perfect condition?

Look on the website for 1395660.

Yeah, Model F122 (it's the item on top of my wishlist, but I don't think I could afford it with shipping and taxes).

On a more practical note, anything IBM older than 1989 is worth it.
(Apart from the IBM PCjr keyboard of course.)

WANG 725-3770 or 3771

with the blue caps . Caps have to be intact and the case

I'd be surprised if you'd had one lying around but I've been aching for a Dasher for ages .

A warehouse filled with keyboards I would love to see some pictures.

elecplus wrote: Look on the website for 1395660.

PM'd you.

Where is this magical place?