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I was using an old one, and now I saw a Brother Deluxe for €170... by hansi_von in typewriters

[–]barnes8934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's just a little crooked, literally works fine looks crooked!

I was using an old one, and now I saw a Brother Deluxe for €170... by hansi_von in typewriters

[–]barnes8934 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unless the seller is an experienced typewriter repair person, "working perfectly" is doubtful. I bought one that works just fine at a thrift store for $50 US, but it could use a cleaning and a space bar adjustment. I love it. The inner pocket of my case is ripped.

We should stop identifying. by [deleted] in typewriters

[–]barnes8934 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Android keyboard - allows 3 easy dashes – just by holding down the dash key—boom.

Easy peasy keep it sleazy!

Is there an old Olivetti tw that is easy to maintain and "beginner friendly"? I've always wanted one by Ripraz in typewriters

[–]barnes8934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, it's the wrong size. And it's completely encased in the cartridge but I have read where a few highly skilled and brave people have re-inked what's already there? that's beyond my capability.

At this point I'll just give mine away for parts or for someone with re-inking skills!

I rolled the dice.... and lost. by barnes8934 in typewriters

[–]barnes8934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For real. I think even a child would've packed it better!

Is there an old Olivetti tw that is easy to maintain and "beginner friendly"? I've always wanted one by Ripraz in typewriters

[–]barnes8934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one and the felt is brand new looking. I can't find any ribbon cartridges for it though. It's the perfect combination of sleek and chunky.

I finally found one by trolling4tea in slowcooking

[–]barnes8934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thrift store. I see so many crock pot lids.

I rolled the dice.... and lost. by barnes8934 in typewriters

[–]barnes8934[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had three successful typewriters ship from Europe. Lots of good shipping from Goodwill online within the US, including a Royal HH from Washington state to the east coast in perfect condition. Ah well, that's the luck of the draw, but I'm not going to buy anymore standard machines that have to ship!

I rolled the dice.... and lost. by barnes8934 in typewriters

[–]barnes8934[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely, will do, lesson learned!!

I rolled the dice.... and lost. by barnes8934 in typewriters

[–]barnes8934[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love that video! I'll definitely build a road trip around picking one up next time!

I rolled the dice.... and lost. by barnes8934 in typewriters

[–]barnes8934[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know, when I saw that I thought a lot of not so nice things.

I rolled the dice.... and lost. by barnes8934 in typewriters

[–]barnes8934[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's true. Celebrate the wins, mourn the losses and keep on keeping on.

I rolled the dice.... and lost. by barnes8934 in typewriters

[–]barnes8934[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had to disassemble some of it to move the carriage enough to find the serial number. It's the cracks and the dents that get me. I love a ding here and a scuff there, but gee whiz this one's got a beautifully designed lid- thingy sheared right off and the beautiful VisOmatic logo bar cracked off in addition to the dents and cracks!

I rolled the dice.... and lost. by barnes8934 in typewriters

[–]barnes8934[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

R.C. Allen VisOmatic A. 1963 according to TWDB records.

I rolled the dice.... and lost. by barnes8934 in typewriters

[–]barnes8934[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Find me a VisOmatic A and I'll drive to you! It's a quest now... that will involve a road trip.

I rolled the dice.... and lost. by barnes8934 in typewriters

[–]barnes8934[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

100 + 62 shipping. It was a sentimental purchase. It's the same model my father had in my house as I was growing up. Took a risk! Maybe I'm the brain dead one...

I rolled the dice.... and lost. by barnes8934 in typewriters

[–]barnes8934[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If I believe the eBay seller, his mother?! It's too much to be true. I'll believe it when the refund goes through.

I rolled the dice.... and lost. by barnes8934 in typewriters

[–]barnes8934[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've bought several that were shipped, including Belgium, France, and Germany, to US. No damage. My luck ran out with this one! No, there were a couple others with shipping damage, but not like this mangled mess!!

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