How to Buy a Typewriter

People don't really use typewriters now that computers and printers are available, but you might want one if you don't want to deal with computers, or if you're just feeling nostalgic. Steps 1Check antique stores.Remember thatreallyold typewriters may be costly and hard to find parts for. 2Check online.You might find some typewriters on eBay, Craigslist, and other sites where people sell used stuff. 3Browse garage sales.You never know who has an old typewriter laying around. 4Look in the classified ads in your newspaper.Somebody might just want to part with theirs and could give you a good price for it 5Ask your parents or grandparents.They may have an old one stored away that they would let you adopt. 6Try the typewriter.If you can, put a piece of paper in it and try it out before you buy it. Even if there's no ink left in the ribbon, you'll get a feel for the action and discover whether any keys are sticky. You may not get a perfect typewriter, but you should at least be able to decide whether you can Tips *.Don't bother with electronics stores. Most big stores simply don't carry typewriters anymore because not enough people buy them.