I am offering most of my collection for sale, in an attempt to simplify life. (I've reached my sixties, and I feel it's a time for streamlining and downsizing.)
I’m also organizing a swap meet that is open to all sellers and buyers.
My sale: On Saturday, April 11, at 9 am Eastern, I will email a spreadsheet that lists the machines I’m selling. You will be able to buy them then for the asking price or make a lower offer. Typewriters will need to be picked up in Cincinnati, Ohio before the end of May.
Swap meet: On Saturday, May 2, there will be a sale at WordPlay Cincy, 1556 Chase Ave., Cincinnati. Unsold machines from my collection will be available, and you can bring your own typewriters for sale or trade. I’ll provide details and instructions in my April 11 email.
Do you want get that email? Send me one.
Can I bid from afar and have you ship? Or will I have to travel to Cincinnati? Funny, I turn 70 this year and am adding to my collection.
ReplyDeleteIn Richard’s post above it specifically states: “ Typewriters will need to be picked up in Cincinnati, Ohio before the end of May.”
DeleteShipping typewriters is a big hassle, expense, and risk. For a while I was selling and shipping machines through eBay, one by one, but it was just too inefficient. So I came up with the idea of drawing buyers to Cincinnati. Advantage to buyers: No shipping cost, my asking prices will be lower than average, and you can sell your own machines if you're here for the swap meet. Disadvantage: travel time and expense, of course. After this is done, I'll think about whether I'm willing to ship some of the leftovers.
DeleteThanks for the clarification and good luck on the sale.
DeleteWhat a shame I live in Portugal... well, actually I don't need any more typewriters... and besides, being 62 years old, I need to make a sale just like yours!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis post has got me thinking about adding small provenance markers to typewriters a la bookplates, but for typewriters. I mentioned your post here: https://boffosocko.com/2026/03/21/typewriter-plates-for-collectors/
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