29 Dec
2005
29 Dec
'05
2:48 p.m.
On 12/29/2005 at 5:20 PM shoppa_classiccmp at trailing-edge.com wrote:
Is there a more appropriate forum for asking about
typewriters?
Dunno, but Selectrics are very common and sometimes can be had for next to
peanuts. The one in my office cost all of $7 at the local Goodwill store.
Works fine for filling out forms.
I've heard that the Selectric I is the poor cousin of the family, but I
can't recall the reason.
One of the problems with old Selectrics is eventually the neoprene drive
belt deteriorates and breaks. I'm no Selectric repairman, but a peek
inside a nice wide-carriage Selectric III that I've got stashed away looks
like replacement of said belt is a major operation and probably not worth
the trouble.
Cheers,
Chuck