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[Kachina624]

Here's a blast from the past.  I didn't know they still sold these things...or anybody bought them.

I have two fine old typewriters, an electric and a manual.  I've wondered what to do with them.  Any ideas?

[Bookplate]

Say what you will about typewriters, at least they were free of AI.

[Carmie]

I also have two typewriters.  One I got and used in high school and an Electric one that I bought when I was a Realtor.  The electric typewriter has disks that you can use to change the font and color.

I used brown print when I worked with Century 21.

I was wondering what to do with mine too.

[sugarbee]

I had two IBM Selectric typewriters.  I sold them on Craig's List at different times and young students purchased them.  That was not too many years back. 

Have many fond memories typing on them.  I worked for IBM in my early 20's and purchased a rose colored one through payroll deduction.

[CalminHeart]

A lot of people still use these typewriters. Depending on how old they are, they may be considered antiques. My go-to is to donate them to charities so they can sell for funds to run them. 

[faeriemoon]

I have been seeing a lot of bluetooth keyboards that resemble old fashioned typewriters.  They're kind of cool.  I have a keyboard case on my ipad, but if I didn't I think I'd purchase one of those.

[Melzie]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

Here's a blast from the past.  I didn't know they still sold these things...or anybody bought them.

I have two fine old typewriters, an electric and a manual.  I've wondered what to do with them.  Any ideas?

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Years ago I donated mine to the VFW.  Through the grape vine someone told me they had some disabled Vets who could make use of them.  I guess computer keyboards made them obsolete but if someone doesn't have a printer they could still be used for small things, especially if someone has difficulty writing or holding a pen.

[shoekitty]

299.00. For a typewriter???  Blessed mother of Bob Dylan.

@Kachina624 you might try senior center, or thrift stores to donate. I worked in a museum and usually they will not take them, as we always had a bazillion dating back to 1800's.

many people still use them. I know a couple people who use them for quick letters, leases and such. Old school, say it's quicker for a quick fix than setting up computer, scanning lease in, then printing.  And yess one person I know still uses carbon paper.  I imagine many people would use them if they didn't want  something being stored  lol that's a stretch, but never know