1981 IBM Correcting Selectric III #27-6705-93-5079047
Status: My Collection
Hunter: David Aragon (Cadha13)
Created: 07-16-2017 at 11:01AM
Last Edit: 01-01-2018 at 11:04AM
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Description:
Got it from a Craigslist seller from Santa Fe, NM. Came with extra ribbons, a cover and the typing element that came with it was Manifold.
Has a bit of firm leys, and originally had a return problem that went away with a bit of use and cleaning.
What surprised me was the date stamps on the body and motor, I thought this was just going to be another average Selectric, but to my surprise it's fairly old for III.
The platen still has a bit of it's original surface and the paper rollers still feel quite soft.
It's a joy to type on, but need different elements.
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Hunter: David Aragon (Cadha13)
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Just a guy from New Mexico finding the odds and ends out in the desert.
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