Wanted to let you guys know that the IBM Selectrics have gone to a better place...
I'd paid €20 for them, and I paid some more for the correct ball from the US.
Since I bought a much lighter and compact and reliable typewriter for €1 from our own flea-market I had no use for the IBM's anymore. They were GULPING up space and so I wanted to get rid of them ASAP.
So I figured what the heck, I'll put 'm on Marktplaats and let's see if anyone even wants them. I expected no replies and I would even be glad if someone would have picked them up for free.
However, after some time I got a reply. A nice lady asked if €50 would be OK.
So I replied...yeah, I can live with it !!!
I'd honestly mentioned the condition of both machines (as always). She picked them up today. Gave her the two machines and the balls and the extra ribbons. She knew someone who repaired them...and she used to work with them back in the day.
So...this was actually a pretty profitable transaction
Now...the font of the "new" typewriter is almost correct. The letters are exactly right only the numbers are a bit different. I will use this one for the serial nrs. if you want them.
If you want 100% correct font, you'll have to find your own solution, sorry.
The machine also allows more reliable positioning than the IBM's which is very important for not spoiling any valuable stickers.