Typewriter Talk / Harris Visible Typewriter value + rarity?

**Posted by TypewriterGuy** 08-7-2015 11:26:42

Found one on craigslist 2 hours away. Is it rare or worth it? I cant seem to find much about it.

**Posted by ztyper** 08-7-2015 11:37:48

As far as I know, it is quite uncommon because they didn't make too many of them.

**Posted by Retro-Z** 08-7-2015 14:41:55

The Harris typewriters are cool little machines! However, we can in no way help you, as we don't know condition, price, etc. Kinda hard to give you an opinion with no facts to base it on.

So I'll just go with "maybe" ;-)

**Posted by mre12ax7** 08-7-2015 19:44:09

Here Is a Very good writeup of the Harris/Rex visible machines by Will Davis
http://davistypewriters.blogspot.com/2015/01/harris-visible-rex-visible-demountable.html

**Posted by TypewriterGuy** 08-7-2015 20:05:44

I dont think I can get it. If anyone lives near NH and wants it, PM me for the link!

**Posted by Will Davis** 03-9-2015 20:36:07

I think that the Harris Visible or Rex Visible, in any model should be on the "want list" of every true collector. These durable machines often survive intact and largely operable, and since something like 60,000 or 70,000 were made there are enough left that anyone can find a good one with patience. The versions with more elaborate decals (which were simplified somewhat later on) are really attractive when cleaned up.

-Will Davis