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198X IBM Wheelwriter 30 Series II Serial # 11-0133999 198X IBM Wheelwriter 30 Series II typewriter, Serial # 11-0133999 Michael Jordan's 198X IBM Wheelwriter 30 Series II typewriter. 2024-03-12 From the Virtual Typewriter Collection of Michael Jordan: 198X IBM Wheelwriter 30 Series II Serial # 11-0133999 I purchased this Wheelwriter 30 Series II from eBay. It had a damaged lid, so I purchased a refurbished lid from a supplier and replaced the lid myself. I cleaned up the typewriter and it is working beautifully. I have 6 type wheels for this typewriter. It has a fantastic touch, very similar to my Selectrics. I enjoy using my IBM typewriters more than all other typewriters in my collection. New note: The Wheelwriter developed an issue with the horizontal carriage movement. It would stall mid-return and squeal. I watched a YouTube video about this issue by Phoenix Typewriter (kudos to Phoenix Typewriter), and was able to quickly sort out the issue. It is back in top condition again.

198X IBM Wheelwriter 30 Series II #11-0133999

Status: My Collection
Hunter: Michael Jordan (DMJTypeStyle)
Created: 04-07-2023 at 12:44PM
Last Edit: 03-12-2024 at 08:16AM

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I purchased this Wheelwriter 30 Series II from eBay. It had a damaged lid, so I purchased a refurbished lid from a supplier and replaced the lid myself. I cleaned up the typewriter and it is working beautifully. I have 6 type wheels for this typewriter. It has a fantastic touch, very similar to my Selectrics. I enjoy using my IBM typewriters more than all other typewriters in my collection. New note: The Wheelwriter developed an issue with the horizontal carriage movement. It would stall mid-return and squeal. I watched a YouTube video about this issue by Phoenix Typewriter (kudos to Phoenix Typewriter), and was able to quickly sort out the issue. It is back in top condition again.

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I have been collecting typewriters since I was a teenager. My first typewriter was given to me by my parents for Christmas. It was a Sears Tutor portable. I used it extensively throughout middle school and high school. I typed all my homework and term papers. Just before I started college, I purchased a brand new IBM Selectric I, 11" carriage in sandstone beige. I used that typewriter to supplement my income by operating a "letter shop" where I took in typing projects. I am glad to say, I paid for my Selectric I many times taking in typing jobs. I currently have a collection of several typewriters. The most recognizable typewriters in my collection are: 1. Royal FP (Elite), 2. Royal Empress (Pica), 3. Underwood Golden Touch (Pica). 4. Royal Safari with case and manual. I have seven IBM Typewriters, my original Selectric I, a Correcting Selectric II, a Correcting Selectric III, a IBM WheelWriter 30 Series II, a IBM ActionWriter 1, an IBM Personal Typewriter and an IBM Memory Typewriter 100. I tend to favor IBM typewriters as my collection indicates. I also have a collection of Brother Electronic Word Processors, a Super PowerNote PN-8500MDS, also, a WP-2200 system. I have started a local group named: Type_Style_Type_In on Meetup and will sponsor Type-Ins for other people interested in typewriters in my area.


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