Typewriter Talk / Remington Standard 6 a good buy?

**Posted by TypewriterGuy** 09-10-2015 09:11:11

A Remington Standard 6, the blind strike one.

Saw one for sale. About $150 including shipping. It seems in pretty good shape, no staining on the keys, it works, etc.

Whats the going price for one of these?

Last edited by TypewriterGuy (09-10-2015 09:45:34)

**Posted by ztyper** 09-10-2015 18:51:36

Well I hear they go for a pretty penny normally, so $150 isn't too bad if it's in good condition. But it's up to you.

**Posted by Retro-Z** 10-10-2015 00:53:27

$150 isn't bad for such an early typewriter if in nice, functional condition. If it's a machine you've been looking for, and you are pleased with the condition, that is a pretty good price.

**Posted by TypewriterGuy** 10-10-2015 06:51:41

Thanks guys. It ends in a few hours. The only problem is under sold I see ones that sold for like 100. Ill thnk about it.

**Posted by JustAnotherGuy** 10-10-2015 12:47:20

You really should make sure it will be packed right, no matter what. First off it's a reasonably valuable and difficult to find machine, and that enough could make one wary. Also, Remington blind writers use WOODEN key levers along with some other parts that would easily break if not immaculately packed. Honestly, I'd be nervous just carrying one up the stairs..

**Posted by TypewriterGuy** 10-10-2015 12:53:04

I passed on it. I emailed the seller earlier about packing and they never replied....

**Posted by ztyper** 11-10-2015 19:08:32

Well, if you believe in fate, then I guess it was just never meant to be...

**Posted by TypewriterGuy** 11-10-2015 20:12:26

@ztyper I do. One will eventually find its way to me... Hopefully...

**Posted by Retro-Z** 11-10-2015 21:25:49

If you keep looking, you'll find one eventually. Heck, you might even find a better one!

**Posted by TypewriterGuy** 12-10-2015 07:10:56

NOOOOOOOOO!!!!
I just had a dream about not one, but TWO early remingtons! One was a 6, and one was a two or a four.