- Spazmelda
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I did notice that the prices on that site are roughly similar to what they machines would have cost new, if you take inflation into account. For example a $70 in 1965 is roughly equivalent to $525 today. At least according to some random web calculator I found when I googled.
- Daveyp
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I found a Smith Corona Sterling (speedline with black crinkle finish) locally on Craigslist that the seller had gotten from that website for almost $600 a few years ago. He had the original paperwork from when he bought it. I got it for considerably less as he was in a hurry to sell it. I have to say that the condition is great. It types like a dream and has a recovered platen, new feet and rollers, etc. So at least that site appears to do good work.
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- Spazmelda
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Here's one that has been languishing on eBay for a while. I keep thinking the seller will wise up and drop the price, not that I want it, but it seems a little steep for a parts machine in that condition.
- beak
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Grab this one before the rush....
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Well he does say 'negotiable' ; )
- TypewriterGuy
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Actually, Uwe is right about the website prices. I dont think that a refurbished machine would go for that exact price, but still. Anyone buy off of there?
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- KatLondon
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Probably not any of us. But we're buying the cheap ones, and in some cases giving work to the repairmen, so ultimately it may just be a different route to the same place.
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Here's a classic. A Hermes 2000 with a really garish repaint is being sold for the crazy price of $400. Calling it a "museum piece" is ridiculous. And it takes a lot more than adding a bunch of copy and pasted text from other websites to your ad to increase the value of a machine ten-fold. Good luck seller. I hope some hipster sucker doesn't end up making a bad decision...
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Not an ebay, but local thrift shop - seller asking 100 EUR for this poor, dusty Olympia. Not sure if the bowl is included though, it might add some value...
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@Uwe Its funny because you can see the difference in color in the copy and pasted text LOL
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