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Offline gt7766c

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Vintage typewriter - sourcing advice needed
« on: June 11, 2025, 10:41:52 AM »
Hey all.  Anyone into vintage typewriters or know of a reliable place to get one?  Looking to get one as an anniversary gift for my wife who’s a writer.  Mechanical versions.  Mainly a display piece but want something fully functional.  I’m starting from zero, know nothing about these.  Any advice is appreciated.

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Re: Vintage typewriter - sourcing advice needed
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2025, 02:53:58 PM »
i will keep my eye open, but have not seen one for a long time.

i do have a ibm wheelwriter 6.. but its a little newer :D prok maybe have a source.
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Re: Vintage typewriter - sourcing advice needed
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2025, 04:45:35 PM »
https://www.classictypewriter.com/

I'm pretty sure there are cheaper repros out there

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Re: Vintage typewriter - sourcing advice needed
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2025, 05:26:46 PM »
Check out this place.  They had some last time I went:

https://www.themercantilefl.com/
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Re: Vintage typewriter - sourcing advice needed
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2025, 10:04:51 PM »
I may actually have one lol.  Need to look.

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Re: Vintage typewriter - sourcing advice needed
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2025, 10:39:58 PM »
Thanks for the links. I did a little more research and learning.  If you do have one @bjones and interested in selling shoot me a PM.  Some are more my wife’s style than others.  Looking to get one in the next couple weeks.

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