1979 Adler Tippa #10781303
Status: My Collection
Hunter: Skyler King (Skyler)
Created: 08-30-2022 at 02:18AM
Last Edit: 08-30-2022 at 02:48AM
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Description:
This Tippa was purchased in Taipei, Taiwan. I have no idea when or how it originally got to Taiwan, but it is clear that it was never abused. There are a few light scuffs in random parts of the plastic, and the chrome carriage return lever is in pretty bad shape (unusually bad shape, considering how good everything else looks). However, with a purchase price of NT$2000 (about $65 with current exchange rates), it came complete with the original case/cover and and after a little tune up, it's working great. The platen is actually in great shape, too.
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Hunter: Skyler King (Skyler)
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Status: Typewriter Hunter
Points: 248
My name is Skyler and I live in Taiwan. I am a Demolition Engineer & Metal Fabricator by day and I typically keep myself as busy as possible with various projects and hobbies when not at work. I have lived in Taiwan for ten years and have discovered that there are actually quite a few typewriters to be found here. What is especially interesting about this fact is that, being that this is Asia, typewriters never had the same uses or popularity that they did in the west. So finding so many is quite surprising. Because they were all imported or brought in when returning from overseas trips, there is a very wide variety available. I have actually seen many typewriters that I have never seen mentioned or listed on the TWDB, which is part of why I wanted to join and become a "Typewriter Hunter", as I would like to fill in some of the gaps.
I collect and repair typewriters, as well, though I am still new to it. So, I would love discussions, tips, and advice related to that.
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