Which is better an old typewriter or a rare typewriter?
The older and rarer, the better. These typewriters are mostly bought by the more serious typewriter collectors who are interested in the typewriter itself and its place in history, and usually don’t actually use them. Still, functionality and overall condition mechanically and cosmetically does impact value quite largely.
Are there any old Underwood typewriters for sale?
Vintage Underwood Elliott Fisher Co Portable Typewriter W/ Case NICE! Beautiful Antique 1938 Underwood Master Desk Typewriter RARE! VINTAGE 1940’s Underwood Universal Typewriter with Case & Paperwork – WORKS! VINTAGE ROYAL SERIAL 0-396117 PORTABLE 1919?
How does the condition of a typewriter affect its value?
Condition has many sub-factors, but both cosmetic and mechanical condition are very important to take into account. If the typewriter needs a new ribbon, it’s not a huge deal, but if something is broken or missing and therefore the typewriter needs professional repair to work again, the value will be impacted significantly.
What can you do with an antique typewriter?
The sturdy, mechanical click-clack of the keys and endearing old-time appearance of an antique typewriter transports the beholder through bygone eras of analog technology and archaic correspondence. Machines in good condition are still usable for crafting documents and letters today, and are fascinating for the different ways in which they work.
Vintage Underwood Elliott Fisher Co Portable Typewriter W/ Case NICE! Beautiful Antique 1938 Underwood Master Desk Typewriter RARE! VINTAGE 1940’s Underwood Universal Typewriter with Case & Paperwork – WORKS! VINTAGE ROYAL SERIAL 0-396117 PORTABLE 1919?
The older and rarer, the better. These typewriters are mostly bought by the more serious typewriter collectors who are interested in the typewriter itself and its place in history, and usually don’t actually use them. Still, functionality and overall condition mechanically and cosmetically does impact value quite largely.
Condition has many sub-factors, but both cosmetic and mechanical condition are very important to take into account. If the typewriter needs a new ribbon, it’s not a huge deal, but if something is broken or missing and therefore the typewriter needs professional repair to work again, the value will be impacted significantly.
What was the most stupid condition you’ve gotten from an underwriter?
It’s Michigan in January and underwriter was in Arizona. Underwriter wanted proof that borrower was no longer under house arrest. The 1003 showed they had a 1-year old child. Underwriter wanted a Letter of Explanation explaining why the child was not listed as a dependent on the previous year’s tax return.
