Wanted: Old Manual Typewriter

kbadr · Post by **kbadr** » January 16th, 2008, 12:30 pm

Does anyone have a working old typewriter they want to get rid of? I'm looking to get one of the old antique-looking types with circular buttons. If you know me, you can probably figure out the kind I mean. I've wanted one for a while. I'm trying to avoid buying on eBay since they weight at least 30 pounds or so.

arthursimone · Post by **arthursimone** » January 16th, 2008, 12:56 pm

i've got one, though i'm unsure of the working condition
are you looking to use it for writing or for a prop?

mcnichol · Post by **mcnichol** » January 16th, 2008, 1:05 pm

If no luck here Kareem, do a sweep of the thrift stores -- they're always around.

kbadr · Post by **kbadr** » January 16th, 2008, 1:29 pm

arthursimone wrote:are you looking to use it for writing or for a prop?

Writing/decorative purposes.

arthursimone · Post by **arthursimone** » January 16th, 2008, 11:30 pm

kbadr wrote:
arthursimone wrote:are you looking to use it for writing or for a prop?
Writing/decorative purposes.

come by next week and take a look

LaCicatrizKerri · Post by **LaCicatrizKerri** » January 17th, 2008, 10:36 am

My friend, Bryan Nelson, runs the "Typewriter Museum" on East 6th sort of near Navasota, I think......it is really his house although I think,since he married, he lives in his new wife's casa on S. 1st.....anyway, Google that shit and go there! It is so fun! It is just a quirky little house to tour but he will negotiate sometimes if you wanna buy a cheap old machine OR he can tell you the best thrift lands in which to find such treasures....I am addicted to the thriftin' and will keep my eyes out for you, sir. Still, check out the "Museum"....it is cool-nice-like-the-olde-days-fun-times.

kbadr · Post by **kbadr** » February 5th, 2008, 12:21 pm

Found one on eBay. $60, plus shipping. Not too bad, and it looks to be in good condition. We'll see when it gets here.