IBM Model M keycaps resellers?

[benichka]

Hey everybody

So, I recently bought a model M (1391401) with missing keycaps (3 apparently. The "stems" are there but not the "top"). So, I was obviously thinking about buying new ones.

And, in the same time, eventually buy some fancy blue / red / yellow / whatever color keycap

I know that Unicomp is still selling them, but apparently the quality is not that OK... Apparently Fentec is a good reseller, clickykeyboards also sells that kind of thing, but their stock seems low.

Any idea where I can get those? New, new old stock or something similar...

Oh, and I live in France, so if something exists in Europe, that'll be a plus

Thank you

[Halvar]

First thing would be to ask in the DT marketplace of this forum, maybe someone can help you.

If nothing else helps, you can ask this seller:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/1-Taste-fur-IBM- ... 1397150840

[Muirium]

People often have random spares. Say which 3 you're after and you might be surprised!

You're right that Unicomp's caps aren't as good as IBM's originals. But they're not terrible either. A complete set of them looks fine, but mix & match comes down to individual variations on neighbouring keys.

[facetsesame]

Hi! I agree, your best bet is to ask for the caps you're looking for in the Marketplace. I think lots of people have bits of Model Ms! I have some coloured blanks (from Unicomp, and I think they're fine quality) and a near complete set of XT one piece caps if they're of any interest. These would all fit your '401.

First thing would be to ask in the DT marketplace of this forum, maybe someone can help you.

If nothing else helps, you can ask this seller:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/1-Taste-fur-IBM- ... 1397150840

People often have random spares. Say which 3 you're after and you might be surprised!

You're right that Unicomp's caps aren't as good as IBM's originals. But they're not terrible either. A complete set of them looks fine, but mix & match comes down to individual variations on neighbouring keys.

Hey Mu, did you see that the auction includes a Mµ cap for sale?

[benichka]

Thank you for your answers

Will probably get back to the marketplace section when the keyboard lands at my place