Lo,
At 10:35 14/11/2011, you wrote:
On 13/11/11 21:40, Martin N wrote:
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>> >
>> I agree that the IBM Model M keyboard is definitely high quality - I
>> have one stashed away in a cupboard (the "1" key on the numeric keypad
>> is a bit iffy, and needs a really hard poke to get it to register). If
>> you're thinking of getting one through ebay, be prepared to pay a lot
>> for it - I've just looked, and the only one being sold from the UK has
>> an asking price of £74.95 + £10.00 postage. Lots on offer from the US,
>> but postage on those is astronomical...
>
> I expect you are talking about new?
>
> I got one off ebay for something like £28 and one off the car boot sale
> for £1 :)
>
> All second hand though
>
> Martin N
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No, the great majority, if not all, were second hand! Seems the word has
got around that these are desirable...
Wow thats quite a price hike then for a second hand keyboard.
Its close to the new equivalent that can be bought.
Sadly i have forgotten the name of the manufacturer that build the "collapsing
spring" variety of keyboard.
Martin N
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