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Post by missysauter on Oct 26, 2015 14:19:10 GMT
I think I'm going to ask my mom or hubby for a typewriter for Christmas. I want to be able to put in my PL journaling cards. Does anyone have a machine that they love? Easy to get typewriter ribbon for? Thanks!
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Post by Patter on Oct 26, 2015 14:33:44 GMT
I have an circa 1960s Smith-Corona typewriter that I love. I have gotten replacement ribbon for it at amazon. I use my typewriter on nearly everything I create!
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Post by missysauter on Oct 26, 2015 15:08:04 GMT
I have an circa 1960s Smith-Corona typewriter that I love. I have gotten replacement ribbon for it at amazon. I use my typewriter on nearly everything I create! Where did you find it? All I'm seeing on Amazon is Brothers typewriters. |
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Post by Patter on Oct 26, 2015 16:01:14 GMT
I have an circa 1960s Smith-Corona typewriter that I love. I have gotten replacement ribbon for it at amazon. I use my typewriter on nearly everything I create! Where did you find it? All I'm seeing on Amazon is Brothers typewriters. On eBay. There are a bunch listed. I got mine for about $40 which was the price including shipping. Some will only charge $19 for the typewriter but a LOT for the shipping. That's what you need to check.  |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Oct 26, 2015 22:19:11 GMT
I got my portable typewriter from a local estate sale for $20-- it's some sort of a mid 1970s electric (can't remember what brand, right now), and I got the ribbon from the local typewriter store (it's the only typewriter store in the Phoenix, AZ area).
I love my typewriter! (although sadly, right now there's stuff piled up on top of it so I can't use it.)
I typically use mine to type on then cut strips or words out to use on my SB pages. I rarely will type on a journal card or a tag, but I'm not all that good at determining how much space my text will take up so using the typed 'strips' usually works out better for me.
I also have some of that white error-correction film, and that comes in handy, lol!
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Post by AmandaA on Oct 26, 2015 22:29:19 GMT
I bought mine on etsy. I know I paid more than I had to- but for me going to estate sales, antique shops, etc was not an option. And if our goodwills get them, they post them on the goodwill auction site. The plus side of that was that she was willing to test it out with a heavier cardstock to make sure it would work for typing on journaling cards for me (I have a smith corona I bought that couldn't handle the thicker paper). And she even negotiated on the price and used the most reasonable shipping method for me. I haven't had to get a ribbon yet, but between amazon and ebay it shouldn't be an issue.
There have been multiple threads over the past few years over on the SC boards discussing favorite brands and models that you could search for to get more ideas about what to ask for.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Oct 26, 2015 22:39:55 GMT
...what helped me out with my estate sale-ing is a couple things--
1) I'm in an urban area where older people come to retire, so there are a lot of estate sales, and 2) I subscribe to an e-mail list for them so I read thru the listings ahead of time to see what's listed for sale. That way I don't waste my time going unless they have things I'll be interested in buying (and some of the estate sale companies include a lot of photos in their listings, as well).
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Post by Patter on Oct 26, 2015 23:17:01 GMT
...what helped me out with my estate sale-ing is a couple things-- 1) I'm in an urban area where older people come to retire, so there are a lot of estate sales, and 2) I subscribe to an e-mail list for them so I read thru the listings ahead of time to see what's listed for sale. That way I don't waste my time going unless they have things I'll be interested in buying (and some of the estate sale companies include a lot of photos in their listings, as well). Oh interesting. How did you find the local e-mail list for that? I wonder if there is one in my area? I live in a small town with lots of retired people but have never been to an estate sale. |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Oct 26, 2015 23:27:07 GMT
Patter: there are probably other sites, but this is the site I use: EstateSales.netIt allows you to search by location, either just by clicking on your state or putting in your zip code. I use my zip code, and search within either 50-75 miles of my zip code. I subscribe to their newsletter, so every Thursday I get an e-mail listing what sales are going on in my area for the next couple weekends. I've found lots of really fun, unique things going estate sale-ing, and while it might seem creepy to some people, I like having things that have a 'history' and I feel that using and/or displaying items that someone else had and loved is kind of 'honoring' them, in a way, if that makes sense (it's hard to put it into words, now that I'm trying-- lol!). Plus, it's environmentally friendly, and it feeds my need to 'treasure' hunt-- it's a fun way for me to spend the day!
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Post by Patter on Oct 26, 2015 23:36:58 GMT
crimsoncat05, thank you! You sound like me. I would love to go and display things that meant something to someone else. Hubby probably wouldn't go for it though. I am off to look at that site now. Thanks so much!
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Post by aggiebonfire00 on Oct 27, 2015 1:55:11 GMT
Missy, you should look at the estate sales that are up in Champion Forest/Greenwood Forest/Ponderosa. Pretty much any of those neighborhoods up and down 1960. I found two typewriters in a Ponderosa estate sale. One is cursive! I can post on our neighborhood FB page and see if anyone has one they'd be interested in parting with.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Oct 27, 2015 4:12:10 GMT
...ooh, cursive... sigh!
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Post by DinCA on Oct 27, 2015 4:13:48 GMT
I bought my Corona on eBay. I paid more for it but it had never been used and was in perfect condition. I didn't have any trouble finding another ribbon for it on eBay, too.
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Post by papersilly on Oct 28, 2015 22:56:48 GMT
I have over 10 vintage typewriters that I use for my scrapbooking. yup, over TEN! most of my machines have cursive typefaces because I like that handwriting look. i prefer machine from the 50's and early 60's. let's start with my favorite: I love the touch and type of the Hermes 3000 but those machines can be pretty pricey. Next i love the Olympia SM models. very study and can be found much more readily and cheaper than the Hermes. then i have a Smith Corona with a pretty rare typeface. i also have a Remington that's basic and easy to use. you can get ribbons easily and cheap on Ebay. if you are lucky enough not to live in an area where the hipsters love typewriters, then you should find one for cheap and in good condition. i live in los angeles so the hipsters have driven the prices up on Craigslist, yard sales and estate sales. if you think I'm kidding, compare the Craigslist prices around the country or your state. you'll see what i mean. if you can get it locally, do that before you buy one online. at least you can check it out in person first before buying. pay special attention to the carriage action and how smoothly the ribbon moves or shifts between colors and upper/lowercase. having it shipped can bring a whole host of nightmares like bad packing and machines that arrive broken. if you must buy online, buy from a trusted seller who understands how to properly pack and ship a typewriter. i warn you now. owning typewriters can be kind of addicting. i started off thinking i only needed one typewriter but i got drawn in by all of the neat typefaces out there. like i said, i love cursive. never met a cursive i didn't need to own. LOL |
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Post by papersilly on Oct 28, 2015 22:57:54 GMT
i have 5 typewriters that are different styles of cursive!  |
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Post by Patter on Oct 29, 2015 10:21:17 GMT
Oh papersilly, I would love to see a photo of your typewriters. I am envious. Yep, I could LOVE a collection like that! |
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Post by Flibbertigibbet on Oct 29, 2015 11:56:34 GMT
I bought mine at a local consignment shop. They have a mix of old and newer furniture and decor, I think it was $20 and came with the manual.
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Post by papersilly on Oct 29, 2015 17:46:03 GMT
Oh papersilly, I would love to see a photo of your typewriters. I am envious. Yep, I could LOVE a collection like that! here are some of them: I don't have a pictures of the Burgundy Olympia and the Grey/White Olympia. Sorry about the bubble wrapped one. It's a script Olympia too. I have way too many, I know, and that's why I'm selling two of the script ones and one regular one. A friend of mine will be selling them through his Etsy store. I just haven't had time to take the pics for his listing.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Oct 29, 2015 17:53:35 GMT
ahhh, someday. <sigh> I absolutely LOVE the dark gray Smith-Corona one- it reminds me somehow of the one we had in our house when I was little... I loved to play around on that thing; it was one of the kind with the long 'stem' on the keys (I don't know what you really call that part) and I would type gibberish, really really fast, just to get the keys all stuck together in one big mass!! (I thought that was fun, I guess... lol!!)
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Post by Patter on Oct 29, 2015 17:57:26 GMT
Oh thank you SO much for posting those papersilly. WOW! Truly beautiful all of them! |
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Post by papersilly on Oct 29, 2015 18:04:29 GMT
ahhh, someday. <sigh> I absolutely LOVE the dark gray Smith-Corona one- it reminds me somehow of the one we had in our house when I was little... I loved to play around on that thing; it was one of the kind with the long 'stem' on the keys (I don't know what you really call that part) and I would type gibberish, really really fast, just to get the keys all stuck together in one big mass!! (I thought that was fun, I guess... lol!!) the Smith Corona actually has my most favorite script typeface but the Hermes 3000's (the picture with two of the same typewriters next to each other) are the most comfortable and quietest of all my machines. |
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Post by papersilly on Oct 29, 2015 18:06:40 GMT
Oh thank you SO much for posting those papersilly. WOW! Truly beautiful all of them! thank you! I told you it was addicting. once my friend sells a few for me (to make room. LOL), I can get a couple more in different brands that I've had my eye on and have wanted to try. I've been thinking about getting a Royal and maybe an Underwood in some fun colors. |
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