Great/Interesting Finds

[Sangdrax]

That Fujitsu is very sexy. 3rd gen leaf springs?

[Elrick]

Makes me wonder if I should put up my special snowflake 3278 1983 with the plastic case and third function engraved caps for like $3K and see if there are any takers. I mean those prices are just insane.

Don't set a final price on Flebay.

Best just let it ride in with no reserve. Then watch the little fish bite in with bids in the beginning.

It's the heavy Sharks that chime in late on the bidding, that gives you the final four figure sum. Have seen it time and time again happen, right before my eyes.

[clickityClackity]

That Fujitsu is very sexy. 3rd gen leaf springs?

FLS for sure, can't tell if it's 3rd gen though:
wiki/Fujitsu_FM_Towns_FMT-KB202A

[JP!]

Makes me wonder if I should put up my special snowflake 3278 1983 with the plastic case and third function engraved caps for like $3K and see if there are any takers. I mean those prices are just insane. And yet the monitor and controller gear I have would probably still go for less than $50 apiece

What the hell would an entire beam desk go for

[Sangdrax]

Just imagine shipping it.

[Techno Trousers]

Annnnd it's sold for 1k!

Holy shit I thought you were joking.

[Blaise170]

That Fujitsu is very sexy. 3rd gen leaf springs?

FLS for sure, can't tell if it's 3rd gen though:
wiki/Fujitsu_FM_Towns_FMT-KB202A

I've had one before, it's 3rd.

[clickityClackity]

That Fujitsu is very sexy. 3rd gen leaf springs?

FLS for sure, can't tell if it's 3rd gen though:
wiki/Fujitsu_FM_Towns_FMT-KB202A

I've had one before, it's 3rd.

Well then friends, that is one of the smoothest linear switches I've ever had the honor or pressing. Damn fine switch, I say! Damn fine switch indeed!

[snuci]

Sadly, I think someone is crazy enough to buy one of these at these prices and it won't be to a vintage computer collector who actually needs it...

Vintage IBM Keyboard 3278

https://www.ebay.com/itm/282867822408
https://www.ebay.com/itm/282867813042

[j0d1]

I am wondering though... if those are crazy prices, what is the normal market value of a mint 3278? (and I'm not asking that to get one at that price eh) 500$?

[orihalcon]

Is it an optical illusion, or is that international layout 3278 1/2 unit wider in the main block, which would make the case have to be different? I am looking at the top row, and it appears that there are the same number of keys, but the key to the left of "1" has the extra 1/2 unit step off to the left. I look at the other rows and I am not so sure because of the odd key sizings.

[Blaise170]

Sadly, I think someone is crazy enough to buy one of these at these prices and it won't be to a vintage computer collector who actually needs it...

Vintage IBM Keyboard 3278

https://www.ebay.com/itm/282867822408
https://www.ebay.com/itm/282867813042

Asking $2500 for a damn keyboard and they have the audacity to still charge shipping.

Edit: Pretty sure they know that there is something wrong with them too, because they ship everywhere in the world EXCEPT their own country.

[hansichen]

I actually think that they are kind of 'decently' priced, the last 3278 sold with burn damage for 1k, here we have one with rare caps in good condition and it starts at 1700. I doesn't sound that unreasonable in this regard. But of course it's still way overpriced

[JP!]

For these price's I'd for sure want the whole terminal setup.

[green-squid]

For these price's I'd for sure want the whole terminal setup.

Me too! These Beamsprings are getting out of control.

[FXT]

I want the first one but I'd certainly never pay that price for one.

[wobbled]

You have a certain youtuber to thank for overhyping the shit out of these things. They have been referred to as 'the best clicky switch' and 'the holy grail' both of which are subjective and are used constantly. I sold my 3278 like a year ago now and kept with capacitive buckling springs. When both switches are in top condition there really isn't any improvement in beamsprings over capacitive BS imo.
Not to mention a lot of 3278 models have a flimsy plastic palmwrest, wobbly keycaps, and a keycap height and profile that is ridiculous to type on.
The hype really needs to stop honestly

[Blaise170]

NEC Blue Ovals: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200 ... =824&kw=lg

Vintage MX Blues: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200 ... =824&kw=lg

SMK Blue: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200 ... =824&kw=lg

White Alps: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200 ... =824&kw=lg

[green-squid]

You have a certain youtuber to thank for overhyping the shit out of these things. They have been referred to as 'the best clicky switch' and 'the holy grail' both of which are subjective and are used constantly. I sold my 3278 like a year ago now and kept with capacitive buckling springs. When both switches are in top condition there really isn't any improvement in beamsprings over capacitive BS imo.
Not to mention a lot of 3278 models have a flimsy plastic palmwrest, wobbly keycaps, and a keycap height and profile that is ridiculous to type on.
The hype really needs to stop honestly

Tommy seems like a good guy, but I agree.

[snuci]

I am wondering though... if those are crazy prices, what is the normal market value of a mint 3278? (and I'm not asking that to get one at that price eh) 500$?

It depends on the market. Six months ago or so, a fellow computer collector sold me a 3278 keyboard for what he paid for it so that I could restore a 3278 terminal I have. It was much less than $500, and I do emphasis "much less".

[JP!]

This BS hype predates these videos.The Pandora's box was opened by GeekHack.

[Myoth]

This BS hype predates these videos.The Pandora's box was opened by GeekHack.

Not sure about this, there has been a clear price spike since november/december, which is when the 5251 video came out.

[green-squid]

This BS hype predates these videos.The Pandora's box was opened by GeekHack.

Do we hate Chyros, otherwise known as Thomas ███? I DON'T hate him. But eBay asshole flippers are eventual consequences.

[Blaise170]

Frankly, I don't blame Chyros even if it were his videos. On the contrary actually, I blame it on the people with deep pockets who are willing to keep paying 4-5 times the going rate for a product just so that they can have it.

Sony Editing Controller (Topre): http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200 ... =824&kw=lg

[wobbled]

No one hates Thomas / Chyros. His videos are fantastic. The beamspring ones were just a little too exaggerated imo. It's like people hear about how something is the holy grail so they just accept it as fact. I was honestly disappointed when I had a 3278 after expecting it to be the next significant step up from my 4704

[purdobol]

You have a certain youtuber to thank for overhyping the shit out of these things. They have been referred to as 'the best clicky switch' and 'the holy grail' both of which are subjective and are used constantly.

That's like blaming the critic who praised event, for prices set by scalpers. Instead of people dumb enough to buy from them...

[Blaise170]

Going to guess that this has Hosiden switches, but it could potentially have some kind of other Alps mount switch as well.

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200 ... =824&kw=lg

[chip chop]

Sony Editing Controller (Topre): http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200 ... =824&kw=lg

Looks like the Omron version to me.

[Blaise170]

Sony Editing Controller (Topre): http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200 ... =824&kw=lg

Looks like the Omron version to me.

Ah you might be right. Forgot Sony used Omron too.

[Blaise170]

No idea what these switches are, but they are definitely mechanical judging by the PCB.

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200 ... =824&kw=lg

Expensive, but MX Blacks with some really nice doubleshots.

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200 ... =824&kw=lg

Alps Clones CCTV controller

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200 ... =824&kw=lg

A hilariously overpriced board with NEC white ovals...

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200 ... =824&kw=lg