This guide's indicative range for a typical used Typewriters is $40 – $600+ in US dollars (USD). It is an editorial reference range, not a live marketplace quote. Local resale prices may differ.
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.
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Last updated: 18 August 2026 · Prices are in USD
Source: Valuenator editorial reference ranges for common second-hand items
Method: Guide ranges are editorial reference figures in US dollars (USD), not live marketplace quotes. Local supply, demand, condition, fees, and timing can produce different results. These reference prices are not converted to your local currency.
$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.
Around $40 USD — a practical starting point when speed matters.
$40 – $600+ for ordinary used examples.
Up to about $600 USD for complete, well-presented examples.
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.
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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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