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Crazy stat I dug up about IBM Model M production numbers
I read that IBM cranked out over 10 million Model Ms between 1985 and 1999 but somehow they're still selling for $100+ on eBay, so which is it: are they actually rare or are people just hyping them up?
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vals381mo ago
The hype is real because people just keep buying them up at those prices, I've seen the same thing happen with old Logitech mice.
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the_kim1mo ago
Nah, I gotta disagree a bit. That Logitech thing makes sense because gaming mice have actual features that improve with age like better sensors and switches. The G703 was a legit upgrade over older models. But with keyboards, most of the hype around vintage stuff is pure nostalgia. I've seen people pay crazy money for a beat up Model M that feels just okay compared to a modern $60 mechanical board with better caps. That price tag isn't about performance, it's about internet hype and limited supply.
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