Hermes 3000, Olivetti Lettera 22 and 32, Underwood No. 5, Remington Noiseless, Royal Quiet Deluxe, Imperial Good Companion. Working or non-working. In original case or without. Every typewriter valued individually — model, colourway, condition, working state, and completeness all considered.
The typewriter collector market has grown significantly. The right model in the right colour in excellent condition is worth considerably more than most sellers expect. Free insured postage. Written valuation per typewriter. Paid in 72 hours.
The vintage typewriter market is driven by a community of writers, collectors, and design enthusiasts. The factors that determine value are well understood — and differ from most other vintage markets.
Tell us the model and rough condition. We send a free prepaid, tracked and insured label the same working day.
Pad well with bubble wrap. Include the case if you have it. Use a box with at least 5cm of padding on all sides. Insured to £5,000 from courier scan.
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Model and colour assessed, working condition tested, completeness noted. Accept or decline. Return anything free. Payment within 72 hours — or we add 3%.
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Get your free pack →Not necessarily. Certain typewriters are valuable primarily as collector or decorative pieces — early desk typewriters with striking visual design like the Underwood No. 5. However, working condition adds significantly to value for portable models like the Hermes 3000 and Olivetti Lettera series, since buyers use these for actual typing.
Model, colour, condition, and working state. The Hermes 3000 in seafoam green is more sought than the grey. The Olivetti Lettera 22 in turquoise is among the most collected portables. Unusual typefaces — script, italic, gothic — add value. Original cases add value. We assess all these factors individually.
Potentially. Early Underwood No. 5 typewriters from 1900–1920 in good cosmetic condition with intact original nickel-plated fittings, glass key tops, and original decals are actively collected. We assess condition of the decals, key tops, platen, carriage, and mechanical function.
Yes. We assess typewriter collections of any size — individual machines or groups. Each machine is assessed by model, colour, condition, and working state. We provide an itemised written valuation covering every machine.
IBM Selectric models — Selectric II and III in working condition with original type balls — are assessed individually. Standard electric typewriters from the 1970s and 1980s without the Selectric mechanism have limited collector value.
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Request your free pack today. Every typewriter assessed individually — model, colour, working condition, completeness. Open live on YouTube. Written valuation. Paid within 72 hours.