Is this the first entry of the first thread of this forum?  I guess it's here you could reflect on the almost three years that have passed, and the number of typewriter collectors who visit this site--internationally.  It must be humbling to realize how many people from their many different walks of life have this same hobby, and go about it in their separate and different ways, yet they share their experiences and methods with one another right here on this forum.  Yes, many different kinds of people meet here online--including this h'yar motormouth from that thar down South.  I'm hoping I can speak for others on this forum when I say Thank you for having started this Forum, and afforded all of us the opportunity to get together and discuss our common hobby.

And thank you, gentlemen.

This thread will soon be bumping into its fourth birthday and not one Toronto area collector has chimed in so far, which is strange given there at least two of them who are members of this forum! Toronto has become a very competitive market in recent years for collectors as more and more people are buying typewriters, and the prices keep going up on machines because some people spend to much money on them! The odd bargain is still to be had, but it's not like it was just a few years ago. Maybe it's just as well; I've hit my limit and gone well past it and prohibitive pricing might be the thing that actually stops me from buying.

Which part of the city do you live in?

You should check out the antique mall in Barrie then. Most machines tend to be absurdly priced, but you never know, the odd bargain for something interesting can come from such places.

I think the 400 Market is in Innisfil, and I've never thought to look for typewriters there. I'm talking about the Barrie Antique Centre, which is actually in Barrie and also east of the 400.