[lultimouomo]

> An AC cord, 3-pin (earthed) plugs on both ends

You mean it had PLUGS on both end? That's not a cable, that's a murder attempt!

[RetroTechie]

No just regular male + female plugs. If not damaged, would look okay in all respects.

That was in the NL. Probably grey import, sold at flea markets, eBay / AliExpress purchase or similar. Doubtful such cords would pass under the radar of say, HP or the like. Then again, you never know. ;-)

[mikestew]

Plugs? Sure, with one end female and one end male. I assume you’re thinking of male on both ends (which, yes, should not be sold), but that’s not necessarily the case.

[snypher]

A female plug is referred to as a socket; any other case is just using the wrong terms.