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This page is a public forum for selling, trading, and buying antique
typewriters and related items. Ads are free. To place an advertisement, just
e-mail me at: typebar@aol.com and
be sure to include "Classified Ad" in the subject. Follow the format
of other ads on this page and I will post it
for you. The date an ad was posted appears immediately before the
ad in (month/day) format. In general, ads will be removed after about
two months.
If you buy or sell an item through this page, please let
me know so I can keep the page up to date.
Here's some advice on selling. Beware of scammers replying to your advertisement to sell or buy a typewriter. Although most offers are genuine, and people honest, I've
been made aware of some scams recently, offering the asking price of the
typewriter plus some excess money that needs to be forwarded to a third party.
Beware of this type of offer and always exercise the usual precautions that you
would on any internet transaction. If you have any concerns about a
transaction, please feel free to contact me. Ads are divided into Sell and Trade and Wanted.
For some advice on prices and on rating the condition
of
a typewriter, see the end of this page. For some good advice on how
to ship a typewriter, visit
this web site.
Sell and Trade:
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(9/04/08) For Sale: Asian (either Japanese or Chinese) cylinder style
typewriter. Kokuyo brand, unknown model. Gray color body with gray knobs.
Truely unique. In fair condition, stated so as I don't know how to operate the
unit and needs minor cleaning. Has feed ribbon on reel but no take up reel.
Buyer either picks up (cash and carry only) or pays for packing, shipping and
insurance. I'm asking $200 obo. Contact Brian at
classiccamerasus@yahoo.com.
Photos on request. Located in Tehachapi, CA.
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(9/04/08) For Sale: Hermes portable in close to excellent condition. Purchased
in 1968 and used it for a few years. The typewriter comes with the
original case. Needs a new ribbon, but, other than that, is ready to go.
Buyer either picks up (cash and carry only) or pays for packing, shipping and
insurance. I'm asking $120 obo. Contact (Gary) at
gemmbiz@gmail.com. Photos on request. Located in Scottsdale, AZ.
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(8/29/08) For Sale:
Royal Quiet Deluxe portable with case, in good
condition, approx 1941 may need new ribbon. Best Offer,
ythan@sympatico.ca
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(8/17/08) For Sale: Vintage DM typewriter. It is in pretty good shape
still works great. Some nicks in paint, name plate a little worn. If interested
please contact me at 708-362-2648 or email me at
flash168@att.net. I am located in Chicago Heights, IL.
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(8/17/08) For Sale: 1930's Continental portable typewriter, Fair condition, if
interested, or for more information, or pics, please send e mail to
trin_chris@yahoo.com.
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(8/17/08)
For Sale:
Hermes Baby typewriter, circa mid-1930s. All grey, with white
letters on grey keys. Still with original carry case. The case still has the
original 12-month guarantee glued inside, from Low's Typewriter Company Limited,
London. Photos on request. Still works well after all these years. Emails for
questions/offers. sarahstoner@yahoo.com.
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(8/17/08)
For Sale: Royal
Aristocrat Portable Typewriter with case. Excellent conditon. Serial number
B-893471. Needs new ribbon. Includes instruction sheet and guarantee that is
dated 12/21/40. Located in South Central Pennsylvania. $40 plus actual
shipping, if necessary. Photos available. Email:
cbs61349@aol.com or call 717-586-9304.
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(7/12/08)
For
Sale:
Underwood No.3 Standard Typewriter S#639255-12
For the age of this typewriter the mechanics still work well, just need to be
tuned up. Keys work (could use some lubrication), Needs Ink ribbon. Over all
condition of this typewriter is good. If any questions or pictures
please e-mail at:
djf2510@hotmail.com or call
716-646-1731.
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(7/12/08)
For
Sale:
I am liquidating about 400 typewriters since I am planning to
sell my building at 1832 Saviers Road in Oxnard, California. I am available on
most weekdays at about 11:OO a.m. at (805) 483-5734. Included are Swintec
Office typewriters, IBM Selectrics, Royal and Underwood manual standard
typewriters, Brother Electronic Portable typewriters, Sears, Smith-Corona and,
Remington typewriters in clean working condition. In addition there are check
writing machines, calculators, parts, some ribbons, Hundreds of IBM elements,
Thousands of Smith-Corona, Brother, Canon, Olympia, Olivetti, Diablo, Xerox,
Royal, Adler, Qume and, Wang Printwheels. I have work benches, typewriter lathe,
polisher, typewriter oven. Also there are Repair
manuals, parts, catalogs, user manuals for owners. Even if you need only one
machine or a few parts, please contact me at (805) 483-35734. Raymond
Kilius. Email: raykilius@yahoo.com.
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(7/12/08)
For
Sale:
Remington Noiseless 6, Remington 14, Bar lock 1925, Yost number
20, Underword number 5, Underword Standard 14, Smith Premier 10. I
will sell to best offer, please call Desiree on 0797 2657496. Email:
dececchis@aol.co.uk.
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(7/12/08) For Sale: Harris Visible #4 typewriter. Serial # 105495. I would say
it was in good condition, but would need work to be functional. Photo's are
available upon request. In Seattle, WA. $95, + shipping. Contact:
hendricksoncynthia@hotmail.com.
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(5/31) For Sale: Remington Rand antique
manual typewriter. Needs cleaning and some work, but all parts are intact.
Hasn’t been used for over 30 years, but it has been stored inside. The ribbon
appears to be new. Photos are available upon request. We are located on the
Massachusetts/New Hampshire border. Asking $25.00. Contact:
sdobuchowski@hotmail.com.
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(4/30)
For Sale: Royal Quiet
portable with Touch Control for sale. In very good condition but most of all,
fully functional. Includes case. Recently cleaned, specifically all areas that
affect functionality. Replaced the ink ribbon for testing and comes with two
extra ribbons. Very little wear. Best offer. Contact:
Yojimbo1717@gmail.com
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(4/13)
For Sale: Rare
Hammond Multiplex Typewriter, electric.
Early Serial #144338. Manufactured in 1913, Multiplex model was updated
repeatedly. Has unique rotary typewheel, 3-setting font. To operate, it needs
repairs, replacement of paper roller, ribbon and perhaps motor; also repaint
flaky black paint. Great for refurbishing or parts. Make offer. Located in Baton
Rouge, LA 70808.
Contact:
yago@bellsouth.net.
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Ingenious Yankees: The Rise of the American System of
Manufactures in the Private Sector. This book contains an exceptional chapter
on typewriter manufacturing in the 19th century. There are also
chapters on axes, watches, and wooden movement clocks. Now out in paperback for
the first time, as a dissertation, this book won the 1985 Nevins Prize given
annually by the Economic History Association. $30.00 + $5.00 shipping &
handling, $15.00 shipping and handling outside the USA. Now taking Paypal.
donhoke@tx.rr.com.
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Hammond Ribbon Spools For Sale...a first class reproduction of the originals
for early Hammond Typewriters. Contact: John Lewis Sr., Business Systems
Sales and Service, 4805 Manual N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87110, Daytime Tel:505-884-0600.
email: bussys@nmia.com
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Ribbons for vintage typewriters are now available. Spools &
ribbons for many of the popular models from the 1890s onwards. Contact:
typebar@aol.com
for more details.
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TYPEWRITER JEWELRY. Earrings $10/pr. Tie tacks/lapel pins $10 each postpaid
worldwide. The "jewels" are genuine typewriter keys (specify character
preference or we send randomly). Desk plates and office door signs up to17
characters and spaces, typewriter keys (random styles) on fine woods, $49.50.
Charles Sough, 2517 Rugby Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45406 USA. E-mail: copyboy@dma.org.
Wanted:
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(09/04) Wanted: Repair manual for Remington Model 5, portable typewriter.
I'm a fireman and sometimes don't check my email for a few days, but I'll
eventually get to my account at:
bearman.david@gmail.com.
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(09/04)
Wanted: Any kind of Fox typewriter. Must have pictures. Please email
Baneneman@aol.com.
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(08/17)
Wanted:
Rofa 2
for parts or keys, also ribbon and spool for the Corona 3 Contact:
passibelli@libero.it
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(07/12)
Wanted:
4 carriage ball bearings (.250 steel balls)
with the 4 ball bearing guides that hold the balls (look like star washers) plus
the paper scale that goes in front of and below the platen for an early Royal
portable "O" model (1920's & 30's). Contact
kenb@thescinc.com in Oklahoma.
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(4/30)
Wanted: Looking for Underwood #5's. Plan on gutting and
cutting in half for special store displays. Must have keyboard, strike keys,
roller bar, etc in place. Need not have internal components. Contact
bradley@scriptfolio.net.
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(4/9)
Wanted: Looking for a Remington Portable, Rand or Noiseless, any model
within these, in good to excellent functional condition. Must have pictures.
Email best offer. Contact:
yojimbo1717@gmail.com.
On Prices:
Prices for typewriters depend on many things, including (above all) rarity
of the model, uniqueness of the mechanical design, condition of the machine,
and personal predilections. Prices can vary a lot. Some years ago Paul
Lippman wrote, "The value of a collectible typewriter is very subjective,
differs from one part of the world to another, and changes constantly. No
two collectors would agree on a specific value anyway. It still comes down
to what a buyer is willing to pay and a seller is willing to accept."--
Paul Lippman, American Typewriters: A Collector's Encyclopedia.
If you want to build a collection, I recommend buying the recent books
by Darryl Rehr and Michael Adler. Both include suggested values;
they differ widely, and you should consider them to represent the upper
(Adler) and lower (Rehr) extremes of the normal price range. For a discussion
of the approximate value of some common makes of typewriters, see. Prices
for most typewriters advertised on this site are normally negotiable, and
do not include shipping.
On Condition:
The condition of a typewriter can affect its value significantly. You may
want to use the following terms when describing the general condition of
your machine, or at least keep the following features in mind.
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Excellent = glossy paint, shiny nickel, no rust, no missing parts, types
well.
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Good = gently worn: minor nicks and scratches, minor flaws in nickel, no
missing parts, minimal rust, capable or nearly capable of typing.
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Fair = significant damage to appearance and/or mechanism, but restorable.
Rust damage, missing paint or decals, mechanical problems.
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Parts = not restorable; useful only for parts. A rust bucket.
For a form that will give you a much more complete way of describing the
condition of a machine, visit
this online typewriter rating page put together by several collectors.
The Classic Typewriter Classifieds originally appeared
on Richard Polt's web site:
The
Classic Typewriter Page.
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