I sell these by the model, so you will get a stunning specimen, similar to the ones shown, shipped in about 2 weeks.

Here is an example of a recently sold machine:

Stunning Smith Corona Silent Super vintage typewriter.

This exact machine is in stock and will ship a few days after order. (Free shipping to US).

Gorgeous. Perhaps the nicest that I’ve had. Radiant pink, very little discoloration. Beautiful action.

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People also use these for weddings, so that visitors can type comments.

This comes in the original upgraded Holiday Case, which is a more lightweight hardshell case. With key and original tag. With engraved logo or initials.

Hardly a ding. Excellent decals. Copy of original manual.

Very slight spots under left carriage bottom, rarely visible. Immaculate chrome.

Right front corner slight scuff. 

This one is in the rare pink hue with white stripes.

The keys are off white. The silent super lettering is almost cream gold.

Excellent decals. Excellent paint. Is very slight yellowing and fading.

Slight wear to rear. Slight scuffing at end of left platen knob.

12 cpi pica typeface.

All working perfectly. Excellent typing action.

This is one of my favorite typewriters for speed. If you need a one of a kind machine for life, even better.

Case in excellent condition.

Features:

Margin Settings.

Tab set and clear keys on keyboard.

US QWERTY keyboard, with 12cpi pica typeface. (About 10 pt font size).

Includes:

Original manual.

Case. (Upgraded Holiday).

Lifetime Tradein Policy.

Working Guarantee.

Fresh ribbon, wound onto vintage spools.

Freshly oiled, aligned, adjusted, serviced.

For your writing pleasure.

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Condition description.

Condition cost difference on these has to do with cosmetic features.

The decals will be better on the Best, less fading, less ‘soiling.’

This is kept to a minimum on all of these machines.

All will work gloriously.

These soil and pick up dirt easily, so most of the ones you find are nearly brown, or they’ve been sun-faded to be nearly white or peach. I am a connoisseur of these particular machines, so you’ll get the best available. People seek me out to offer me their prize heirlooms from their grandparent, etc: that’s how I am able to source the best.

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THE CLASSIC TYPEWRITER PROCESS

Working Guarantee

(Or: How dare we guarantee a 50 or 60 year old machine?)

Each machine is carefully screened for quality and reliability.

Each machine passes a rigorous 14 point mechanical inspection.

Each machine is cleaned, serviced, and adjusted so that it functions as it was designed to.

Each machine is THOROUGHLY tested by a writer. (Usually people who say a typewriter ‘works’ haven’t tested most of its most important features. Sometimes the type bars move but are misaligned; sometimes the carriage won’t advance; sometimes lesser-used keys stick; sometimes whole pieces are missing, etc). If it is found to need work, we have technicians with 40 years of experience.

If it is found to be acceptable…

Each machine is described in vivid detail and carefully photographed from every angle in high resolution so you know exactly what you’re getting.

Each machine is cleaned and carefully packaged for safe shipment (believe it or not, improper shipping is the MOST COMMON CAUSE OF DAMAGE for a vintage typewriter).

The Classic Typewriter LIFETIME Trade-In Policy

If at any reason you decide that you are done with the machine you got from us, you can trade it in for the full value, minus shipping and, if there is any, wear and tear. You pay the difference and we will send your next dream machine.

Classic Typewriter Promises.

What you'll get:

A beautiful writing machine to inspire decades of writing enjoyment. Serviced, lubricated, and ready to use.

I want to imagine that opening the box is like opening the curtain on a warm spring day: a glow of delight fills you.

Imagine the box with the 'Classic Typewriter' imprint delivered to your door.

Features:

• Each machine passes our rigorous 14 point mechanical inspection.

• The machine comes with our 'famous Classic Typewriter Guarantee'.

  (It will be working on arrival, or we will remedy the situation).

• A Lifetime Trade In Policy.

  (Trade it in for the value you paid toward another machine as long as we're in business).

• A copy of the original manual.

  (Original if we have it, or a digital copy).

• Safe, eco-friendly packaging. (Double-walled 250 lbs pound tested box, secured carriage).

  (We've shipped over 500 machines with very few problems).

• A new ribbon, on vintage spools.

• Machine support. (We realize that it may be intimidating to embrace an older technology, so you'll have support where needed).

• A digital guide to using your new (vintage) machine and replacing supplies.

• Refurbished, original platen.

  (We resurface the outer layer, to create a beautiful surface for the type slugs. This is preferable to 'new' platens in many cases for a few reasons).

• New feet or rollers as needed.

We source the best condition machine available, serviced by skilled technicians and ready to write.

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FAQ

When will I get my machine?

We ship your writing machine in 2-3 weeks, via UPS ground. (To the US. International shipping requires a few days more, USPS International services).

What takes that long?

We sell machines by model, so it takes take a machine out of inventory that matches your specs, and inspect, clean, and service it.

Can I just find a used machine somewhere instead?

Of course! We encourage you to explore the world. However, it won't quite work right. this is the nature of a machine sitting for decades.

If you need to get to writing, and spare yourself many nights of research and tinkering, we have the solution.

What about 'refurbished' machines on other vintage sites?

Usually, they are just cleaned up slightly and shipped out. They don't usually work 100% (more like 80%). This is because most people have never used a writing machine, so they don't know how it is supposed to work! They see an opportunity to buy a vintage machine and 'flip it', however... you get what you pay for, as the old adage goes!

Why do you charge X?

Excellent question!

Priceless heirloom, endless inspiration, the stuff of dreams.

You’ll pass it to your children or into the annals of history.

Ask yourself what this will bring you, and what you could create with it, and you’ll have answered your question.