Typewriter Talk / Ribbon Tins...

**Posted by Pete E.** 17-1-2021 21:29:18

Did not see much mention of typewriter ribbon tins.

Started picking some up when I can...try to get the best-conditioned ones if possible.

Bonus is when it still contains a nice original metal spool (and usually a dry ribbon in cellophane wrap).
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**Posted by Uwe** 18-1-2021 16:33:35

Tins are definitely a collectable, one that I've found crosses over to those who collect decorative containers in general. Every time I've come across a ribbon tin at shops and markets, they've been rather pricey. I don't collect them because of that reason, but naturally I have a few that came with typewriters that I bought.

They're great to look at, but it's also another rabbit hole...

**Posted by skywatcher** 18-1-2021 16:47:38

Hi Pete and Uwe

I did once score a box full of 150+ ribbon spools (metal and plastic for many different makes and models) from a tin collector who was just going to chuck the spools as he only wanted the empty tins. Some of the spools had useable ribbons, but most of them were dried out. This did enable me to refit many of my typewriters with period correct metal spools loaded with fresh blue Baco ribbon. All the best,

Sky

**Posted by Pete E.** 28-1-2021 13:36:22

Added a couple of tins to my horde these past few weeks.

I was patient and waited for some good-conditioned ones at a price of under $ 12 each.
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**Posted by Pete E.** 12-2-2021 21:24:49

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I have been chasing this tin for over 1 year...especially in decent condition...
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**Posted by Lucas Dul** 13-1-2022 20:03:25

I have some left over from my grandparents, inspired me to start making my own! I sell ribbons alongside machines to customers/clients and thought it would be a nice touch.

**Posted by Pete E.** 13-1-2022 20:36:56

Lucas, that is such a good idea for your customers.

**Posted by Pete E.** 13-1-2022 20:44:30

Just got in my 2nd. Carter's "Guardian" ribbon tin with the B-52's motif.
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**Posted by Lucas Dul** 15-1-2022 19:04:15

Thanks Pete! I started two years ago? Wow time travels fast when you're in a pandemic. People seem to love them, and they come in handy here and there.

**Posted by Pete E.** 16-1-2022 12:30:06

Last year I acquired the Allied ribbon tin with the "seagull" theme.

This year I was able to add the companion tin with the "sailboat" theme.
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