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[WTB] Various IBM Keyboards
Posted: 24 Dec 2019, 18:33
by 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!
Re: [WTB] Specific IBM Model F and M variants
Posted: 28 Jan 2020, 19:35
by sharktastica
Bump
(With some revisions as to what I'm seeking)
Re: [WTB] Specific IBM Model F and M variants
Posted: 28 Jan 2020, 23:58
by 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.
Re: [WTB] Specific IBM Model F and M variants
Posted: 29 Jan 2020, 00:13
by sharktastica
orihalcon wrote: 28 Jan 2020, 23:58
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!
Re: [WTB] Specific IBM Model F and M variants
Posted: 08 Feb 2020, 15:16
by dimpleschan
I just posted a trackball model
Re: [WTB] Specific IBM Model F and M variants
Posted: 08 Feb 2020, 15:18
by sharktastica
dimpleschan wrote: 08 Feb 2020, 15:16
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.
Re: [WTB] Specific IBM Model F and M variants
Posted: 08 Feb 2020, 16:13
by dimpleschan
sharktastica wrote: 08 Feb 2020, 15:18
dimpleschan wrote: 08 Feb 2020, 15:16
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,
Re: [WTB] Specific IBM Model F and M variants
Posted: 08 Feb 2020, 21:37
by dcopellino
Hi sharkastica, you mean this
- IBM_Model_M5-1_daco.jpg (141.12 KiB) Viewed 3980 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?
Re: [WTB] Specific IBM Model F and M variants
Posted: 08 Feb 2020, 21:41
by dcopellino
- IBM_Model_F_3178_daco.jpg (133.46 KiB) Viewed 3977 times
This is very Italian. I bought it in 2018 for 135€ + local shipping.
Re: [WTB] Specific IBM Model F and M variants
Posted: 25 Feb 2020, 12:11
by sharktastica
Bump
Re: [WTB] Specific Model F and M variants
Posted: 28 Apr 2020, 21:13
by sharktastica
Bump, with some additional WTB's.
Re: [WTB] Specific Model F and M variants
Posted: 28 Apr 2020, 23:11
by sharktastica
Another WTB added.
Re: [WTB] Specific Model F and M variants
Posted: 27 May 2020, 14:56
by sharktastica
Bump with changes
Re: [WTB] Specific IBM Model F and M variants
Posted: 10 Jun 2020, 07:34
by Lekrafter
orihalcon wrote: 28 Jan 2020, 23:58
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?