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buying a vintage typewriter

Buying A Vintage Typewriter: what you can expect to pay

Buying a vintage typewriter soon? I remember the day I decided I wanted one. I had no idea how much they would cost or if they were even around anymore. But my husband worked for a large thrift store chain and said they occasionally would see a vintage typewriter come through their doors. He told …

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Cleaning Process for Vintage Typewriters (photos)

If you are a behind-the-scenes person like me, then you love to understand what goes into how stuff works. Or in our case, what goes into preparing the typewriters for sale and/or servicing. It’s good to understand the typewriter cleaning process. Grasping the work that goes into serving and repair creates an appreciation for what …

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antique typewriter with paper: how to loosen stiff or sticky typewriter keys

How To Loosen Sticky/Stiff Typewriter Keys

One of the main problems with typewriters is sticky keys. Luckily, in most cases (not all), it’s an easy fix. In this short blog post, we’ll show you how to loosen up those keys and get them working again. Before we show you what to do, let me tell you what NOT to do. When …

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What’s The Difference Between Serviced, Refurbished, and Restored Typewriters?

This is PART 2 on Tips For Buying A Vintage Typewriter. Read Part 1 here. If you’ve been shopping for a vintage typewriter, you’ve probably been a bit confused at the wide range of prices. The price for a vintage typewriter can start at $15 at a garage sale to $5000 (or more!) from a …

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Typewriters 101: The basics of using a typewriter

We’ve all been in the digital age for long enough that going back to manual (or even electric) typewriters will take some adjustments and re-learning the basics of using a typewriter This is the second post in my Typewriters 101 series. I’m putting these out as fast as I can as I get many questions …

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