I am looking for a known working Olivetti Underwood Praxis 48 that is known to work and that is a standard pica machine with standard font. Nothing italicised not cursive, just standard font. The reason I mention Olivetti Underwood is because I would prefer a machine made in the 60’s in Italy. If the badge says just Olivetti but you can guaranteed that it’s from the 60’s then I will accept. I know these machines or an eBay but the sellers don’t seem to understand the typewriter nor will they tell my the serial number so I can date it. I would rather purchase from someone on a dedicated typewriter website that has a machine that is known working and in decent condition. If you live in the Central Florida area I will be happy to pick it up myself. However I am willing to pay for shipping. If the Praxis comes with a case and it original owners manual, I will pay a little extra. Please respond to this post or pm me. Thank you.

I have a problem with my Hermes 3000. When you depress the margin realise type bars that get jammed. Mine isn’t working. Sometimes it will work but most of time I’ll press the margin realise button and nothing happens. So I press the button rapidly and the type bars will move a little at a time. What is causing the problem and how can I fix it? What can I adjust? I do own Ted Munk’s book on repairing the Hermes 3000 from the typewriter database, so if there is a page in there that mentions this, please also let me know.

Looking to purchase a Brother Activator 1230 JP-4 in working condition. Please pm me and we can work out a fair price.

The plastic gear isn’t advancing the little hands that advance the gear just seem to be stuck in the groove. What is wrong?

Looking for a pink bodied Smith Corona 5TE electric portable typewriter. Has to be in working condition but it doesn’t have to be in perfect cosmetic condition. Willing to pay $250 but that has to include shipping. If you live near Kissimmee Florida I will pick it up and still pay $250. Please pm or respond to this post. Payments will be done through PayPal for security reasons. Unless I am meeting you in person then we can work something else out. Thank you. Also I have a few extra typewriters so if your willing to trade please let me know if you rather go that route instead. If you want to trade I would prefer to do it locally but again, something could be worked out.