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Hello guys, i am a computer collector and currently organising a little bit my collection. I will part with a great IBM 3278 beam spring keyboard. The keyboard is not usb converted, it's in original condition (original pcb and cable)

The keyboard was cleaned by me and looks very good for it's age. All keycaps look good, the protection mat underneath the keys has been removed and everything is clean. The top part of the case has some minor marks around the edges where the paint came off but given the age i would consider this in good condition.

Please take a look at the pictures. I can take some more pictures if required.

I am very new to this forum and I hope I don't breach any rule, given the rarity and my little knowledge about the keyboard market i will sell this as an auction item, the best offer should get it.

I am based in Romania, EU(i have the largest collection of vintage computers here, more than 1000 computers) and can ship worldwide.

I will consider trades for rare vintage computers i don't allready have in my collection

https://ibb.co/Xj7QqCW
https://ibb.co/1LmJ2H2
https://ibb.co/X3M39TR
https://ibb.co/TLLZ079
https://ibb.co/gF0qkp7
https://ibb.co/6vB0YCg

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What kinda of auction? Silent auction looks not welcome here.

Here's the same listing, however, location is in Fulda, Germany https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anz ... 1-225-4885

Yes, that is the same keyboard, my account on ebay kleinanzeigen is from the time i was in Fulda, it writes in the text, i ship it from Kronstadt (Brasov) Romania, the place i live now.
I would prefer a sale in the EU (no customs, etc) but will sell to the best offer.

I received allready some offers here. Will wait at least until 02.12.2021 as the post office is not working in Romania anyway until 01.12 (30 is saint Andrei, 01.12 is national day and the government made 29.11 also a non working day for state companies like the post)

I will make a daily update with the best price i receive

Current best price received is 1200$ + shipping and i have 3 identical offers at this moment

From recent auction experiences on Deskthority, I believe Ebay would be a better place to be.

Also state your price and ask for best offers, You already seem to know what they go for.

Just my two cents.

I read on deskthority about a simmilar keyboard beeing sold for 2000, i have little to no experience with keyboards as i am into the vintage computer market as i collect vintage computers, this came with a big lot of terminals, i payed a lot for, i knew they go into 1000+ price range but have no ideea how high theese go. I would love to trade this for vintage computers i don't have in my collection, havee been offered a incomplete lisa 2 but i allready have a 2/5 and a 2/10 both working and complete i would also prefer to ship it to EU as it is much simpler, no customs etc. I have posted it on ebay kleinanzeigen as it is a german layout and i have a special bond to Germany altough i live in Romania

mrprofessor wrote: ↑

26 Nov 2021, 10:30

From recent auction experiences on Deskthority, I believe Ebay would be a better place to be.

This is sadly true. Never used to be so, but nowadays it is. Ebay hasn't changed, just us.

As for Ebay vs. Ebay klein, list it wherever the biggest audience is. People will bid on it. To get full market value, you need the largest audience.

I just wanted to pitch in to tell any of you, that are interested, that I know @alexandrufloca (the seller) personally and that he is trustworthy

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alexandrufloca wrote: ↑

26 Nov 2021, 11:05

this came with a big lot of terminals

Do you have the terminal that goes with this keyboard?

Yes, i have some 3278 terminals, didn't get to test them

Yes, i have some 3278 terminals, didn't get to test them, i only want to keep one

https://ibb.co/rt59tfy
https://ibb.co/jGFtngs

alexandrufloca wrote: ↑

26 Nov 2021, 18:36

Yes, i have some 3278 terminals, didn't get to test them, i only want to keep one

https://ibb.co/rt59tfy
https://ibb.co/jGFtngs

Is hunting such old stuff in Romania easier than other places? You did best job.

Definitively not easy and not cheap, all know to look for prices on ebay first..

I have done my homework, the last ones sold for 1963,5$ and 2000€, i will consider offers above 1500€ + shipping + PayPal taxes or PayPal friends and family or iban payment. For certain locations in Europe i can offer free shipping and pay on pickup - cash only.

alexandrufloca wrote: ↑

27 Nov 2021, 21:51

I have done my homework, the last ones sold for 1963,5$ and 2000€, i will consider offers above 1500€ + shipping + PayPal taxes or PayPal friends and family or iban payment. For certain locations in Europe i can offer free shipping and pay on pickup - cash only.

good luck

@inozenz danke schön! Wird schon verkauft, ich habe ja schon interessante Angebote erhalten

hello, i ordered all parts necessary to convert it to usb, the keyboard will be available converted to usb by christmas

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As the parts for building the xwhatsit controllers will not arrive until christmas, if anyone wants it under the christmas tree this is your last chance,

1500€ including shipping to EU or
1550€ inclusing shipping to US (can't guarantee that it will arrive until Christmas) paypal friends and family (or + taxes) or wire transfer to IBAN account.
As various users advised, i will not ship to China unless you pay wire transfer or paypal friends and family, shipping to China will cost the same like USA, estimated transit time 2-3 weeks!!!


You can also.check.my ebay account, the keyboard is listed on ebay.

If payed until Monday 07:00 GMT i will ship on Monday, tracked and signed.

I have a total.of 3 keyboards, all.in great condition.

I am open for trades with different vintage computers i don't have in my collection.
Looking for iMSAI 8080, Altair 8800, Atari Falcon 030, MOS KIM1, flip switch PDP 8x or PDP11 etc.

Macintosh TAM and Next Cube added to the trade wish list

alexandrufloca wrote: ↑

09 Jan 2022, 20:51

I have a total.of 3 keyboards, all.in great condition.

I am open for trades with different vintage computers i don't have in my collection.
Looking for iMSAI 8080, Altair 8800, Atari Falcon 030, MOS KIM1, flip switch PDP 8x or PDP11 etc.

Did you mean you have 3 3278s?

Yes..actually i have 4 but i am keeping one

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nwaimi wrote: ↑

26 Jan 2022, 09:33

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Just answered

Hello guys, as i didn't have the time to finish the xwhatsit controllers and i ordered two times wrong parts ) and now there is something i would like to buy and could use some money. For this reason i am willing to part with two of this beamspring keyboards, both cleaned, both come with an unfinished xwhatsit controller (you will need to order and install the resistor packs as i ordered the wrong size and they don't fit on the pcb), all other parts present, most of them allready soldered to the pcb.

Sale price for 1x keyboard + 1x unfinished xwhatsit controller + shipping anywhere in the EU - 1250€

For Switzerland no extra shipping cost.

For US or Canada shipping you will have to add 50€ to the price

I won't ship to Russia

I will ship to China only if the buyer pays by iban or paypal f&f, i have been scammed by a chineese buyer allready. Shipping to China costs +60€

For.other parts of the world, please ask for shipping cost.

I will take iban payment, paypal + taxes or paypal f&f

You probably saw my listing on ebay for one of the keyboards so you can see my feedback there.

This special offer is valid for two keyboards. I will take pictures of them and post a link later on. one is the one listed on ebay, the other one is in simmilar condition.

if you want controllers for these joints just DM me i sell them fully assembled with solenoid drivers ready do go