yes western new york/upstate ny far from the city lol, thank you for your input i just really like the dirty yellow goldish look but you bring up a good point about being able to check the mechanics out I just don't always have time to go shop locally but I think I will pass on this machine unless the seller drops the price, thank you again for the advice

i heard that prewar any typewriter was better for collectability sorry should have been more clear, and yes i also thought the price was a little high but it looks like its in decent shape and id like my 1st typewriter to be functioning, i didnt see an option where you could test it out, thank you all for your input ill watch this typewriter and see where the bid is toward end of auction and watch a few others also thanks again

so many descisions how does one decide?