I have no idea if anyone has any info here, but as a collective, there is lots of people with diverse hobbies here.
I’m after a typewriter to make up some leaflets (long story) and rather than just buying a random one on eBay and hoping it works, thought I would ask the wisdom of the forum.
Some are collectible, most are pretty worthless and the cost of the post and packing is the the major factor.
If you are just looking for something that works you can get one very cheaply.
If you want something that looks pretty that will be more expensive.
My mum, who could type, used to say “Never buy one that’s been dropped. The damage to the action will be irreparable”. But she used to care about being able to type quickly and evenly and having the result look really good.
Yes it is for some hipster style thing, funnily enough i was looking at Olivetti typewriters. Seem to be able to get them for £20 and as said, the same again for postage.