1965 Smith Corona Sterling #5AX 372075
Status: Sightings
Hunter: Amanda Wood (typesofthought)
Created: 07-23-2023 at 05:05PM
Last Edit: 08-13-2023 at 06:12PM
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Found at a consignment store. Looked to be in gorgeous condition and moved well on minimal testing, but I have no use for another AX Sterling at this time (I have two already). Will possibly go back to get it when price drops, as my brother was fascinated by mine.
Went back to see if it had dropped in price and found it clearanced for $10. HAD to take it. This thing is in gorgeous condition, though I have no need for another blue Sterling of this body style. Sincerely hoping to rehome it with family, but will find it the right home wherever that may be.
Gifted to my brother on August 13, 2023.
He said he couldn't remember the last time he was this excited over a gift. Will be used for thank-you notes for work as well as personal enjoyment. Was a little overwhelmed with all the features but we'll get him caught up in time :) So glad to find a new home for this typewriter that sat unwanted in a consignment shop for half a year.
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Hunter: Amanda Wood (typesofthought)
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I am quite new to the typewriter world (first bought 6/2023), but I sort of jumped right in with three typewriters in my first week. I am interested in the mechanics of manual typewriters, as well as have an affinity for cleaning up long-forgotten gems. I'm a Smith-Corona fiend, but any nice typewriter will do!
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