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17-12-2022 00:04:10  #11


Re: Mystery Typewriter in locked case - who bought it

overwood wrote:

Actual weight: 4 lbs

I hope someone is happy with their new empty case for over $80 with S&H
 

I considered bidding when it was live... until I noticed the ACTUAL weight and realized it was just an empty case with a broken lock.

 

17-12-2022 07:17:16  #12


Re: Mystery Typewriter in locked case - who bought it

overwood wrote:

Actual weight: 4 lbs

I hope someone is happy with their new empty case for over $80 with S&H
 

Good eye to check the shipping weight. ouch. Maybe it contains letters of historical significance!
 


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17-12-2022 08:22:03  #13


Re: Mystery Typewriter in locked case - who bought it

I think a winner might have some recourse with SGW on this one.

This is their description of the item.

"  Item Description -- Item description:  typerwriter   Lock is jammed  "
 

 

17-12-2022 11:23:53  #14


Re: Mystery Typewriter in locked case - who bought it

Pete E. wrote:

I think a winner might have some recourse with SGW on this one.

This is their description of the item.

"  Item Description -- Item description:  typerwriter   Lock is jammed  "
 

I think it teaches a good lesson to stop overpaying for (nearly) worthless typewriter stuff.
 

 

17-12-2022 11:23:56  #15


Re: Mystery Typewriter in locked case - who bought it

A couple years ago, I took a chance on a locked S-C Holiday case that was listed at 12lb in weight. It cost me $6 + minimal shipping from Delaware. Turned out to be a very nice Tower President.

 

17-12-2022 11:25:06  #16


Re: Mystery Typewriter in locked case - who bought it

mikeytap wrote:

overwood wrote:

Actual weight: 4 lbs

I hope someone is happy with their new empty case for over $80 with S&H
 

Good eye to check the shipping weight. ouch. Maybe it contains letters of historical significance!
 

I hear they start out, " Dear Sucker..."

 

17-12-2022 12:02:48  #17


Re: Mystery Typewriter in locked case - who bought it

I have gotten lots of good deals with SGW.  Usually in the $ 5-30 price range plus S/H which normally is very fair.

Last night I scored a nice S-C Electra 120 (with manual CR lever and carriage controls) for my Bid of $ 14 USD.  It is case-less...but it will be gifted to a local friend.  All in with S/H...I am at $ 26 for this 1960's Series 6 machine...and the "1" key-top might even hold a nice surprise.
 

 

17-12-2022 12:57:52  #18


Re: Mystery Typewriter in locked case - who bought it

After the final round of Christmas shopping yesterday, I stopped at a local Goodwill.  It was a rare sight to see a typewriter on the shelves - this one also a nice-looking S-C Coronet electric.  It was marked $24.99 (works).  I lifted it into my cart and took a closer look - someone had bent 7 or 8 of the type bars nearly in half, as well as the tabs on the ribbon vibrator.  I doubt it was in that condition when put on the shelf.  Anyway, I put it back on the shelf.  Sometimes humanity really disappoints me.

 

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