tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post3327742167914795528..comments2024-03-25T15:02:25.695+11:00Comments on oz.Typewriter: The One That Got AwayRobert Messengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-37586587545635193702022-05-11T07:19:53.372+10:002022-05-11T07:19:53.372+10:00I have one of these it’s a 50-50 it looks identica...I have one of these it’s a 50-50 it looks identical to the one you’re saying that got awayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-34323852219858023562015-06-09T07:16:49.920+10:002015-06-09T07:16:49.920+10:00I do see Underwood 5's for well over $100. - u...I do see Underwood 5's for well over $100. - up to $265. Crazy to me, but then I've gotten mine fairly cheaply - $50 - 65.<br />That's what happens when we let the world know that typewriters are collectable, cool, and in demand..... we end up paying for it!<br />Wish you were closer Robert, I'd send you one of mine!!Don Lamperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10033476212606822358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-2031892458471850892015-06-06T04:36:46.398+10:002015-06-06T04:36:46.398+10:00Well, about inflated prices I think the problem is...Well, about inflated prices I think the problem is there are now more collectors, looking for,the same machines as others in good condition, and it does keep prices rising. For example, in Ebay now it is really hard to get less common pre-war typewriters for a good price, the prices are just skyrocketing...<br /><br />And I am not even talking about very common post-war typewriters, which are also rising in price, especially if in good condition....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248447883714712696.post-44504380035226643642015-06-05T20:45:46.607+10:002015-06-05T20:45:46.607+10:00Talk about Ebay prices! I've seen that happen...Talk about Ebay prices! I've seen that happen with many items, not only typewriters, at local sales and auctions.<br />Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.com