Great/Interesting Finds

MrDuul · 17 May 2017, 09:01

hmm... yeah, I think I remember seeing those boards somewhere around. Could be me.

Chyros · 17 May 2017, 12:50

MrDuul wrote: Chyros your video got me started on my hunt for Beamsprings!

That deep voice which hypnotizes the soul.

Heh, plenty more where that came from :p .

JP! · 17 May 2017, 13:55

Do beamsprings usually fetch this kind of money? Lately I've been seeing them go for $3-400. Was this one the like the holy grail of beamsprings?

arkanoid · 17 May 2017, 13:58

MrDuul wrote:
JP! wrote: Beamspring!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-3278-CLICKY ... SwjL5ZG8HF

got it!

Damn, I am afraid that I will never be able to get one of those in my life.

Congrats anyway!

Engicoder · 17 May 2017, 14:35

$800 seems high, but 327x examples don't come up often, so if you want one, you have to pay up.

seebart · 17 May 2017, 15:35

JP! wrote: Do beamsprings usually fetch this kind of money? Lately I've been seeing them go for $3-400.

No.

JP! wrote: Was this one the like the holy grail of beamsprings?

No. Especially not considdering this just sold for 300:

f-o-r-s-a-l-e-f58/1977-ibm-3270-termina ... 16570.html

codemonkeymike · 17 May 2017, 15:52

Hot damn $800 for an 3278, I would sell myne for that in a heartbeat for that much. I even thought I payed too much for myne! I guess this one has the benefit of having a fairly normal layout. To each his own, every beamspring is unique in its own way (until you find a warehouse of dozens NOS ones then they are not that unique in their own way)

seebart · 17 May 2017, 16:23

codemonkeymike wrote: Hot damn $800 for an 3278, I would sell myne for that in a heartbeat for that much. I even thought I payed too much for myne! I guess this one has the benefit of having a fairly normal layout. To each his own, every beamspring is unique in its own way (until you find a warehouse of dozens NOS ones then they are not that unique in their own way)

Yeah at that price I'd think about it also.

MrDuul · 17 May 2017, 21:10

seebart wrote:
codemonkeymike wrote: Hot damn $800 for an 3278, I would sell myne for that in a heartbeat for that much. I even thought I payed too much for myne! I guess this one has the benefit of having a fairly normal layout. To each his own, every beamspring is unique in its own way (until you find a warehouse of dozens NOS ones then they are not that unique in their own way)
Yeah at that price I'd think about it also.

Was worth it in my opinion, not going to chase around for one forever.

Also the 3278 I bought is rare because of it's smaller footprint, layout, 75 KEY version which is close to a SSK in beamspring world. Also for the whatsit mod USB connectivity.

Most versions are like this with the extra bulk to the right: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BWYgNOHlQY

This video is the one I purchased, really belongs in museum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H819Lau6i80

The 3270/3277 referenced can only connect via PS/2 through modding.

Also the layout on the 3270 is bizarre to me, odd key caps, two space bars, the condition of that board warranted the price and will need proper restoration, however it is a rare gem for sure. I was approached first on this board through private message and missed it.

Time is money, I already made the money back today.

Worth it!

Slom · 17 May 2017, 22:46

MrDuul wrote: Also the layout on the 3270 is bizarre to me, odd key caps, two space bars, the condition of that board warranted the price and will need proper restoration, however it is a rare gem for sure. I was approached first on this board through private message and missed it.

The 3277 was a really good deal for the buyer, and I'm very happy for him. That's a really rare board, with nice triple shots for the integrated numpad and a rare and extra awesome bottom row. It was also in good condition, with no rust visible from pictures (If my memory doesn't trick me).

Yours is a quite expensive deal, but not totally crazy. A really good price is quite hard to bargain for with stuff that turns up that rarely. Therefore I can understand why you paid that price, and hope you will have loads of fun with it. Share some pictures when you get it

Layout wise I really like the one you got bc/ of the symmetry.

Slom · 17 May 2017, 23:02

JP! wrote: Was this one the like the holy grail of beamsprings?

The holy grail of IBM keyboards surely would have APL triple shots

MrDuul · 17 May 2017, 23:23

Slom wrote:
JP! wrote: Was this one the like the holy grail of beamsprings?
The holy grail of IBM keyboards surely would have APL triple shots

I love fine wine and dining. High end cheeses and pastries. And at the end of the day, I type on my beamspring keyboard.

What a life. What a masterpiece.

codemonkeymike · 17 May 2017, 23:42

I'd sell my soul for an APL Beamer in a small form factor. @MrDuul, you thinking of getting a metal replacement cover for the wrist rest? I know Lotlizard was saying he may be working on a group buy last year. I think we may have enough 3278 owners to make it happen. Also maybe a group buy powder coat.

MrDuul · 17 May 2017, 23:44

codemonkeymike wrote: I'd sell my soul for an APL Beamer in a small form factor. @MrDuul, you thinking of getting a metal replacement cover for the wrist rest? I know Lotlizard was saying he may be working on a group buy last year. I think we may have enough 3278 owners to make it happen. Also maybe a group buy powder coat.

yes interested.

JP! · 18 May 2017, 01:09

MrDuul wrote:
Slom wrote:
JP! wrote: Was this one the like the holy grail of beamsprings?
The holy grail of IBM keyboards surely would have APL triple shots

I love fine wine and dining. High end cheeses and pastries. And at the end of the day, I type on my beamspring keyboard.

What a life. What a masterpiece.

Ah this is how the 1% on this site live. One of these days

Hypersphere · 18 May 2017, 01:46

Should you need to reach me, I shall be at my club.

MrDuul · 18 May 2017, 02:00

IBM-Model-M-F1-1390702-Vintage-Mechanical-Keyboard

$13 + $18 ship.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-M-F1- ... Sws5pZHNge

JP! · 18 May 2017, 02:07

That went quick.

alh84001 · 18 May 2017, 03:16

Guys, if anyone gets this mutt
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-Mod ... SwjqVZCM3X

let me know. I need a keycap or two from it, so I can lessen the blow on your wallet a bit, and I have vanilla BS keycaps as well.

taylorswiftttttt · 18 May 2017, 03:21

removed

ohaimark · 18 May 2017, 05:03

If someone is trying to flip it they're in for a surprise.

Slom · 18 May 2017, 07:32

beam me up
http://www.ebay.de/itm/G-alte-IBM-metal ... 2513450280

MrDuul · 18 May 2017, 08:56

Slom wrote: beam me up
http://www.ebay.de/itm/G-alte-IBM-metal ... 2513450280

ohaimark · 18 May 2017, 09:01

I was waiting for someone to post that here. Hah.

All those noobs on Reddit think they know dip switches? Bah. Us vintage collectors are the real pros.

Slom · 18 May 2017, 09:25

Khers · 18 May 2017, 09:27

Look at all those sexy dip switches!

MrDuul · 18 May 2017, 09:40

Slom wrote:

Most reddit users think MX Cherry Blue is where it ends....

hypkx · 18 May 2017, 11:12

Slom wrote: beam me up
http://www.ebay.de/itm/G-alte-IBM-metal ... 2513450280

Let the battle begin

seebart · 18 May 2017, 12:17

hypkx wrote:
Slom wrote: beam me up
http://www.ebay.de/itm/G-alte-IBM-metal ... 2513450280
Let the battle begin

MrDuul · 18 May 2017, 13:38

2017 year of the Beamsprings?