A four figure price tag on a beam spring? Has it really been so long since I last followed these things? Has inflation compounded as the years passed, and what used to go for hundreds now commands thousands? Did nothing any lighter built survive the apocalypse? Is big iron all that remains to run the world?Half-Saint wrote: ↑I’m asking 1100€ + shipping. Buyer is expected to cover Paypal fees.
Muirium wrote: ↑If you can fetch it, consider me impressed, and maybe even just a shade dismayed.
Beamspring prices are insane atm as others have said. Same goes for blue and brown alps. Also F122s are going for 500$+. Dell AT101s went from like 20$ to 50 and above.Muirium wrote: ↑My EBCDIC isn’t what it should be, but I reckon your interpretation of those inscriptions may be right.
I remember feeling bad for charging Seebart something like 250 bucks for a similar beamspring a few years ago. It was around what I paid for it, and its upgrades. Now I feel better to know he got a good deal! Maybe time’s coming for my own.
>I tried to sell this on eBay and the top bidder ended up not paying.Myoth wrote: ↑what ? why would you put for auction a keyboard to test it's value, and in the end you just put it for sale for less than the highest bid was ?
If it actually sold, I would end up with around 1100€ after eBay and PayPal fees were paid.Myoth wrote: ↑what ? why would you put for auction a keyboard to test it's value, and in the end you just put it for sale for less than the highest bid was ?
The market is quite saturated atm with three good condition 5251s being offered from one seller alone. Only the fully restored/good condition boards seem to be selling quickly and near the max equalibrium price point. IMO buyers feel confident waiting for lower prices and better condition boards due to the healthy supply. If you want to sell your beamer for max amount then just wait until the supply dies down a bit or fully restore/convert it. They are easier to work on vs model F XT IMO. Most people I know in the market for one don't think they have the time or skill to do it themselves.kekstee wrote: ↑Beamspring prices have indeed gone off the charts.
Two now. Should be arriving this week.
Hi, thanks for letting me know. I was wondering why there was no word from you but I assumed you were no longer interested. At least that 5251 will be in good handsLagomorph wrote: ↑Two now. Should be arriving this week.
Half-Saint, I was the 2nd highest bidder on that board. I noticed the 5251's for sale before you offered the "second chance", and I couldn't justify the bid after my best offer got accepted by the 5251 seller (I won't disclose what was accepted out of respect for the seller).
Sorry we couldn't do business, because the 3278 looks like it's in fantastic condition. I know you'll find a decent buyer and a good price; those boards don't stick around for long.
Slom wrote: ↑So I now offer 400, and we are almost back to the "reasonable" prices we had 3 years (or was it two years?) ago. Still expensive for the 3 missing keys ...
