IBM Buckling Spring Keyboard Find! $1!

Mark Zubert

Published: February 19, 2009Posted in: Communications

Some people know enough about antiques to be able to identify items of worth at a thrift store: well, I just scored a geek-tique. This is a mid-90s IBM Model M. Lifehacker has it at the top of the list of best keyboards as submitted by users. Each key has a spring that buckles and makes a tactile and audibile “click” with each stroke that just feels right. This model sells for $55 online, but I found it in perfect working condition for $1. Once I get it the keys popped off with my divot tool and thoroughly cleaned out it will 100% nerdtastic.

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Jeremy

Posted February 21, 2009 at 12:53 PM

I love it, let me know if you see another one for sale.
Mark

Posted February 21, 2009 at 1:01 PM

I will keep my eye out, and scoop up any other ones I see! It cleaned up REALLY nice. Cheers!
admin

Posted June 4, 2009 at 10:46 AM

Thanks Andrew. Cheers!
Bruce

Posted May 19, 2010 at 9:50 AM

I love it, let me know if you see another one for sale.

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