u/DucksOnBoard

Rescued these 6 puppies, can't wait to give them a bath
▲ 121 r/modelm

Rescued these 6 puppies, can't wait to give them a bath

A guy on facebook marketplace was emptying his attic with tons of vintage IBM computer goods and was taking offers. He had a bundle of keyboards that I really wanted because I've been looking to try out a model M. I offered 200€ and he said yes!

They're filthy, 2 of the model Ms are missing their cables (model H candidates?) and keycaps, and the model F XT has a broken cable.

I already have more model Ms than I know what to do with though, so I'm hoping to sell these 3 and make my money back, then enjoy my free model Fs!

Anyway, this is a pointless post but I felt good and wanted to share (gloat?) with the only people who understand why I even like these beasts

u/DucksOnBoard — 3 days ago
▲ 76 r/classicskateboarding+1 crossposts

Thrifted a Gordon & Smith Fibreflex, would love some info on it!

I'm early gen Z and while I longboard, I know very little about old boards. But my uncle showed me a "Supaflex" longboard which he loved so this caught my eye. For 5 bucks, I just grabbed it.

Do people still skate those? Or do they only collect them? (I rode it for a bit but it's tiny, skates well though!) The nose definitely suffered some damage, and a pad has chipped off. The trucks are ACS 580.

Did I strike vintage gold? I'm not looking to sell, but out of curiosity is it valuable on top of being neat?

u/DucksOnBoard — 8 days ago