Looks like it was a fun hunt for you and Valiant.

Thanks for taking the time to post up the sightings and your added commentary on some of the models.

During the Covid lock downs, my wife and I went to a home that had an outdoor and in-the-garage estate sale going on.

We came wearing our masks and bought a very nice 1950's vintage sewing machine.

In a deep, dark corner of the garage hidden behind trash boxes, I notice a typewriter case.

I asked the seller "how much" and she said $ 19 will do it.  It came home with us, as well.  It was her Mum's and had not been used for decades.

After a day of typewriter-spa on my work bench, it types so well and is a beauty in its own right.
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I've been looking at some Remington and managed to find one online! Haven't bought it yet but it's a Remington Deluxe Model 5 from 1940. The price is approximately $70, Ii with it?

Worth noting that it doesn't include case of ribbon!

Taking advantage of an abnormally warm and sunny day in the dead of winter, Valiant and I recently travelled 45 minutes west of Toronto to do a little typewriter hunting. 

Valiant is a far more discerning collector than me, and he remained indifferent to everything we found, which was around two dozen typewriters. I was intrigued by a few, but they were thankfully overpriced and I was content to return home empty-handed. 

I apologize for the photo sizes and their quick-and-dirty nature. I just wanted to provide a brief synopsis of what we spotted and posted mammoth images would have been pointless. And because I didn’t spend any time identifying these models, a few of model designations could be incorrect. The descriptions for the images run clockwise starting from the top-left photo. Prices are in Canadian doll-hairs.

GATHERING WOOD
Underwood SX-100: It was missing a couple of key tops and the line space lever. $45

Underwood Model 3: This one had also seen better days. $65

Underwood Model 5: When selling typewriters, you should put them behind glass: Some monkey performed a slug mash on this defenseless Underwood. $150

Underwood Model 5: Even though old Underwood standards grow on trees in these parts, they’re typically priced like fine art. This one is really rough, but it’s still $125.


MR. SMITH GOES TO HAMILTON

Smith-Corona 6-Series Clipper: This one is the WINNER of the craziest price of the day award: $500. You would think that for such an exorbitant fee the vendor would at least put it in the case the right way.

Smith-Corona 5-Series Clipper: You won't get clipped as bad buying this Clipper, but it’s still twice what it should be. $70

Corona No. 3: Behind glass, so I can’t comment on its condition. I suppose everyone should own one (or two) for display – behind glass. $250

Smith-Corona Electra 120: I could still see the remnants of the Value Village price tag ($14.99) on the case. And now it's $100. I was too lazy to take a second photo, but I did crack open the case to make sure there was actually a 120 inside. 


PUMP ACTION
Remington Noiseless 10: Appears to have been factory refurbished - over 50 years ago, of course. $65

Remington Portable Model 5: Looks like it would clean up well, but it’s a common model and can be had for far less. $115

Remington Model 5: Another refurb, but not to factory standards (the paint was sub-par). $85

Remington All-New Personal Portable: These are one of my favorite portable designs, particularly in profile. Unfortunately, a monkey mashed this one too. $69


PLEASE SIR, I WANT SOME MORE

Empire Aristocrat: Labelled as a "miniature typewriter”, for the price it would be worth a closer look.  $65

Woodstock 5: In hindsight I should have taken a better look at this one – or at the very least found out its price. As the carriage position indicates, it has an escapement issue, which could require cleaning. A pre-'30s model that’s a little rough cosmetically, but might be a typer.

Oliver No. 5: The tag on this one calls it an "Oliva early typewriter". It has its base, and a slightly beaten cover, but we laughed at the price and continued with the tour. $435 


PRIVATE LABEL

Sears & Roebuck SR1000 Electronic I: Took the photo because it’s a typewriter, but that’s were my interest ended. $45

Eaton Viking Electric 12: See above. However, I know this will appeal to those of you who like electric models with line space levers. $75

Commodore Elite: It’s a late '58 or early '59 model. I thought I already owned one, so I didn’t give it a second look. However, I later figured out that I own the model prior to, and post to, it. If it wasn't for the price I would actually go back and buy it. $95

Commodore ?: I've yet to find out what the official Commodore name was for this late '60s model. In the meantime I designate them as Consul 236 component-built machines. They are nice typewriters, but at the asking price I'd expect to get a pair of them. $95


OH BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU?

Brother Student-Riter II: A tribute to '50s Remington model names? $29

Brother Activator 800T: Then again, Brother had no end of names for its typewriters. These JPs are solid, dependable, and worth buying and using. Price unknown. 

Underwood 5: This one was ingloriously shoved into a corner against a nasty broom, perhaps because it was a rust bucket. And yet, despite the lack of presentation and the machine's condition, the vendor still felt it was worth $95.

L.C. Smith ?: Guessing it's a late '30s No. 8. I think it’s missing spool nuts, and been refurbished at some point, so the price is silly (to me). $295 


ODDFELLOWS

Empty Travel Case: My first hunch was that it’s a '50s Remington case. I’m too lazy to check my collection to verify that, but I’m sure someone here will quickly identify it. It’s very uncommon to find empty cases, so when I see something like this in an antique shop I have to wonder if some poor buyer left the store with a typewriter, and the vendor forgot to include its case.

Rolodex: Fancy-schmancy Rolodex with cards. Space-age design. This one's for Jim, and yowsa, it’s $40!

Burroughs Adding Machine (model ?): Odd, but this was my regret of the trip. I should have taken a closer look at this adding machine. I’m not actually interested in them, but I think this would have cleaned up nicely, and owning one would be fun. $48

Triumph Standard 14: I really like Triumph standards, and you never see them around here. This is a late '40s model. Bonus points for anyone who can spot what's off with this typewriter. $95