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Square slider integrated domes are awful. Round slider is much more pleasant.

IKSLM wrote: https://www.ebay.com/itm/362286267949?ul_noapp=true

I would bid but...

Shipping:
$3,160.67 UPS Worldwide Express

For that price you could launch that keyboard lot into low earth orbit in a Falcon Heavy.

Wait, a pre-flipped space bar? I think you lose all credibility as a designer with that bit of nonsense.

Blaise170 wrote: I said this on Geekhack and I'll say it again - I don't get it.

What I've gathered from reading the literature is that this was designed for the modern, contemporary, avant-garde enthusiast. Does that describe you? If so, you may want to hop on board.

But that default bottom row with three easy-to-reach thumb keys, it's nice no? Wasn't working for you?

Don't write off the SMK switch so quickly. It's one of the better clicky switches out there. And I wouldn't consider it an Alps clone really. It is rather unique. You might even like it better than white Alps.

Has Chyros or some other individual, done a video showing these switches in action as ...

I only have one keyboard with (blue) Monterey switches, a Mitac in well-used condition. I'm personally biased towards Alps, but others may prefer the Montereys.

Thanks for the heads up, didn't even know that you have these so-called Alps clone like switches, inhabiting the Keyboard world.

The ...

Also note that this particular white SMK switch is clicky. It is not the tactile variant found in ADB keyboards.

A compact 5x11 matrix board with RAFI RS 76 M switches. From a Hercus Compulathe, circa 1986.

https://i.imgur.com/niqLpWY.jpg

Low-profile doubleshot keycaps:

https://i.imgur.com/IE4d7KP.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/1hN7jkq.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/agEYuBS.jpg

RAFI RS 76 M:

https://i.imgur ...

Are you planning an auction with a reserved price?
From what I saw in the last couple weeks, if the auction starts high, it won't sell.

Also, do it! :evilgeek:


I thought about it, but I think reserve auctions charge an additional fee based on what the reserve price is. But only if it sells ...

JP! wrote: I think my company's IT department should issue those big keys keyboards to employees.

Make sure they get the ABC version.

Get a running start on your Big Keys collection:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Big-Keys-plus-and-Big-Keys-XL-keyboards-lot-of-4-untested/282887274529?hash=item41dd654021:g:1GMAAOSwFbpaq-Ct

Key Tronic's CEO standing before a sea of foam and foil. Thanks Stanley, thanks a lot:

https://www.ebay.com/itm ...

It doesn't appear that he was the winner for the one that recently went for $375, but this most recent auction is a match. Interesting.

So he paid almost $340 for this most recent AEK II in the hope that he can maybe eventually resell for $400, which is really about $348 after fees? Whatever is ...

Slom wrote: Market value is not determined by the highest price paid. Not by the lowest either ...

eBay auctions are the best indicators we have for the market value of collectibles like this, I would think.

The AEK madness continues. Somehow the market value of a NIB AEK II has jumped from ~$100 to $300+ almost instantly:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/APPLE-Extended-Keyboard-II-With-Cable-Mo312-USA-Vs-NEW-in-Original-Box-/362265753832?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&autorefresh=true&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT ...

I think it's the same couple buyers that are always in on these boxed Dell AT-101s. The runner-up with the ridiculously high feedback score I recognize for sure, they've won several over the past year or two. No idea what the motivation is.

Good news for you! I've decide to cut my asking price by two-thirds! You can buy 84 SKCM pine green alps for the low LOW price of $5K! OFFER EXPIRES BY MIDNIGHT!!!!!111one

Turns out my '07 Toyota Yaris isn't worth $5k either :(

Wait one second...I had some Gen 1. SKCM Green (i.e. SKCM Brown ...

//gainsborough wrote:

Tuntematon wrote: I would only pay $15K+ for neon green

I accept! PM me with paypal address so I can invoice you =P

Give me a few minutes, selling my car!

...might have to back out, turns out my '07 Toyota Yaris is not worth $15k. Sorry.

Blaise170 wrote:

Gnohio wrote:

green-squid wrote: Thank god it was bait. But he forgot to include the $100something dollar artisan.

I cant confirm whether its actually bait, Im just proposing it is.

Of course it is.

The price is just silly for orange or salmon Alps. I would only pay $15K+ for neon green

Not just any switches, orange or salmon Alps. Only a few million keyboards were made with these switches.

Someone could harvest the Alps out of this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Clear-prototyp ... Sw5utag2zA

Found this on ebay for $12, Cherry MX Blacks and a few missing keys. I'll just put on a new keyset and good as new, right?

https://i.imgur.com/JOY8Voi.jpg

Well apparently, the keyboard uses rubber domes for everything except the numpad... :evil:

You got trolled hard :lol:

That split space ...

Apple keyboards are also spiking right now, for some reason. I've been seeing a lot of nonsense like this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Apple-1989 ... SwedxalykN

That Industrial XT auction is really getting out of hand. This used to be a sub-$100 board

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-EARLY-1985 ... 1438.l2649

Could be an honest mistake. He didn't have to sell it for exactly $750, he could have tried for more.

True, but 'honest mistakes' seem to happen far too often on eBay these days. I would think that the seller could have at least apologized profusely for the error on their part and given me the ...

Could be an honest mistake. He didn't have to sell it for exactly $750, he could have tried for more.

This guy sells a lot of keyboards too, I'm surprised he made that mistake.

Let this be a reminder to everyone disgruntled about beamspring prices. You sometimes luck out and don't have to spend thousands of dollars for one.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-Keyboard-for-3279-S2A-Terminal-/253454000105?nma=true&si=zvtDs8eKGOGRDe98lxconZR4Yrc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc ...

A proper Alps revival would be great, as long as we're not too nostalgic about it. We don't want to do a perfect reproduction of a switch that has poor wear resistance and longevity. Better plastics and tighter tolerances at the very least. I disagree. Remember we're talking about keyboards from ...

The Beamspring market is truly screwed now. It'll come down eventually, after sellers start flooding the market, but there should be a permanent increase. Somebody design a low profile Beamspring already