Great/Interesting Finds

[Riptide666]

Can't agree more.

Too rich for my blood, but I hope these keys are obtained by a Deskthoritarian:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1961-Restored- ... SwyFBfy6ue
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I might be in the minority here but I hope a typewriter collector gets it. I'd hate to see such a nice machine get torn up so some yuppie can make their beamspring look like a space cadet.

[MMcM]

... I hope these keys are obtained by a Deskthoritarian: ...

... I hope a typewriter collector gets it. ...

You're both in luck.

We got it, or will once we figure out the no-contact pick-up / delivery.

It goes into the typewriter collection: mostly much older manuals, but with a few electric exceptions like a Praxis 48 and now this. Among the keyboards, the beamspring keeps its original keycaps. And the real Space Cadet takes care of that need.

We've been on the lookout for a good condition Selectric with blue keys for a while. Now begins the search for a GP Oriental element (think 1970 Chinese restaurant menu font).

[Rayndalf]

You're both in luck.

We got it, or will once we figure out the no-contact pick-up / delivery.

It goes into the typewriter collection: mostly much older manuals, but with a few electric exceptions like a Praxis 48 and now this. Among the keyboards, the beamspring keeps its original keycaps. And the real Space Cadet takes care of that need.

We've been on the lookout for a good condition Selectric with blue keys for a while. Now begins the search for a GP Oriental element (think 1970 Chinese restaurant menu font).

So in addition to being an electronics necromancer with an ever expanding collection you also collect typewriters?

I have to say I'm pretty impressed.

Already having a Space Cadet is a great reason to no ruin your beamspring and blue selectric

[orihalcon]

... I hope these keys are obtained by a Deskthoritarian: ...

... I hope a typewriter collector gets it. ...

You're both in luck.

We got it, or will once we figure out the no-contact pick-up / delivery.

It goes into the typewriter collection: mostly much older manuals, but with a few electric exceptions like a Praxis 48 and now this. Among the keyboards, the beamspring keeps its original keycaps. And the real Space Cadet takes care of that need.

We've been on the lookout for a good condition Selectric with blue keys for a while. Now begins the search for a GP Oriental element (think 1970 Chinese restaurant menu font).

Very nice looking selectric indeed! I believe that is only the second one I've seen like that (even on Google image search) that has the ][ alone on the normally "1" key. Not sure what the significance of that is, but seems to be an even rarer variant.

[John Doe]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/363203254730

Should be Micro Switch kbd but with host?

[xicanoink]

Is this industrial XT legit?

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Industri ... 4799516314

Don't know, but dang that's a beauty!

[xicanoink]

Is this industrial XT legit?

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Industri ... 4799516314

Don't know, but dang that's a beauty!

So after more research, seems the badge should be black to be an actual Industrial XT. The black badges had Oak linear switches. So something may be funny here that it has a silver badge. Maybe painted?

[ekeppel]

So after more research, seems the badge should be black to be an actual Industrial XT. The black badges had Oak linear switches. So something may be funny here that it has a silver badge. Maybe painted?

Yeah, gotta be a paint job. The paint appears to be scraped through in a few places on the back side as well (check the corners). The paint job has a high quality texture though, so it could very well be something done at the factory for a custom order. I've never seen one like this aside from those painted by enthusiasts such as ourselves. Maybe others with more knowledge could chime in.

As to the switches, you can easily tell from the keycaps and curved profile that it's the buckling spring version, not the Oak. In fact a buckling spring assembly won't even fit properly in the Oak Industrial case due to that curve.

[ekeppel]

IBM M5-2 Trackball Model M $99
https://www.ebay.com/itm/254801182346

Edit: Might need some TLC on the trackball housing.

[MMcM]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/363203254730

Should be Micro Switch kbd but with host?

Yeah, keys look the same as https://www.ebay.com/itm/313320230137 from up above, so some of them may be triple-shot.

ETA: Apparently, the next step of completeness would be a desk.

[Polecat]

Ok, this is a strange one. Focus-style case (literally), DEC terminal layout, with MX blacks.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/313321503962

Seller has another one missing some caps.

[CL4P-TP]

Ok, this is a strange one. Focus-style case (literally), DEC terminal layout, with MX blacks.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/313321503962

Seller has another one missing some caps.

These are (relatively) common on Xianyu, it seems they exist with MX Blue too

[John Doe]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/363203254730

Should be Micro Switch kbd but with host?

Yeah, keys look the same as https://www.ebay.com/itm/313320230137 from up above, so some of them may be triple-shot.

ETA: Apparently, the next step of completeness would be a desk.

The auction close to end but still with low price.

[kbdfr]

1 minute left, still US$10.45

[JP!]

IBM 129

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintage-I ... Swl3xfzs4u

[cakeanalytics]

Converting one of these would probably be a major project; wouldn't be surprised if it needs 120v dc or something.
Still, very cool piece of computer history.

[JP!]

Converting one of these would probably be a major project
Still, very cool.

One member here did convert one of these!

[cakeanalytics]

Converting one of these would probably be a major project
Still, very cool.

One member here did convert one of these!

Just found listofoptions's post. Boy did they overengineer the shit out of that thing...

[Redmaus]

IBM 129

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintage-I ... Swl3xfzs4u

Does this have beamspring switches or a typewriter mechanism?

[Riptide666]

Hi, was it yours?

IBM 129

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintage-I ... Swl3xfzs4u

[JP!]

Hi, was it yours?

IBM 129

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintage-I ... Swl3xfzs4u

Not mine but I do have one from the same seller but it is not in as good a condition as the current one listed.

[Riptide666]

Condition doesn't matter for such a rare board. lol

Hi, was it yours?

IBM 129

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintage-I ... Swl3xfzs4u

Not mine but I do have one from the same seller but it is not in as good a condition as the current one listed.

[John Doe]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/373383619981

Xero keyboard should worth something.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/373383707673

And the coming along display, seems seller want to sell them separately, to profit bit.

[vdublove37]

I had checked out this Xerox a couple days ago, what switches does it have? Seems like an interesting board.

[kbdfr]

A Tipro MID series keyboard with a USB controller (not shown in the pics, but I asked the seller),
i.e. you can use and program it with a modern Windows computer (or swap the PS/2 controller of your existing Tipro keyboard):
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184570625445

[chip chop]

this Xerox a couple days ago, what switches does it have?

Looks like it should be ITW Magnetic Valve - viewtopic.php?t=12336

[MMcM]

Univac 1710 with Micro Switch micro-switch switches

https://www.ebay.com/itm/333820109454

Cherry B80 ASCII keyboard with M7s

https://www.ebay.com/itm/333820104854

(same seller)

[catlady195]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-GEAC-l ... 3720375622

Offered $35, free shipping and the seller took it. Took a bit of time to ship, but came in a massive box with tons of bubblewrap.

Followed your lead and offered 35, shipped pretty quick but with less bubble wrap in a smaller package

Overall it seems much dirtier than yours but the only broken key is the spacebar. True luck of the draw it seems

[hellothere]

Apple Extended Keyboard II - White Alps: $84. That's not a terrible price for one.

[hellothere]

gold label, looks pretty used https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Omni-Key-102 ... Sw~JhfyXxY

Looks like nothing some retr0bright won't fix. Still a bit expensive though.

Sold for $300 ...