Typewriters have a devoted collector and hobbyist market. Brand, model, working condition, and aesthetics drive the price, with certain portables and designs highly sought after.
Market data freshness
Price range last reviewed March 1, 2026 · USD
Source: Valuenator review of completed/sold listings on eBay and comparable marketplaces
Method: Ranges summarize observed sold prices for typical used examples in USD. Asking prices, shipping, fees, and unusual one-off sales are excluded where identifiable.
Typical used price range
$40 – $600+
Common non-working machines anchor the bottom; serviced, working portables from prized brands (Olympia, Hermes, Smith-Corona) and rare colors top the range.
Prized portables (Olympia SM series, Hermes 3000, Smith-Corona) lead the market. Rare colors and designs add value.
A machine that types cleanly, with a working carriage and ribbon, sells for far more than a decorative non-worker.
Original paint, clean keys, and a carrying case all add. Rust and missing parts cut value.
Prized working portables sell well to hobbyists and writers; common non-working machines are largely decorative.
A working, serviced machine is worth far more — many buyers want to actually type on it, not just display it.
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