David:
If this quest turns out to be an otherwise dry run, let me know. The U. of Arkansas periodically holds surplus equipment auctions, and it's not uncommon to still see a fine vintage Selectric go through. Only problem is, computer and office equipment has to be purchased in pallet-sized lots. My buddy and I have a three-pallet rule... ;)
Kind regards,
-dan.
David Boyes wrote:
(and I didn't have the right typeball so it wasn't a lot of fun).
Ah, the magic ball...! I have a brand-new APL ball in the display case in the lab...8-)
Speaking of typeballs, does anyone know if there's somewhere in the world where I could acquire a genuine Selectric II or III? None of the DC-area thrift or business machine suppliers have any left. 8-(
Why? I find myself wanting a REAL typewriter now and again, and all the modern ones have keyboards and mechanisms that pretty much stink (I'm a good 25-30 wpm faster on a Selectric than anything made since). A 2741 would also work (I have repair manuals for those). Color not important (although one of the classic brick red or IBM blue ones would be *really* cool). There's something about that "ker-THUNK! hummmm" of the Selectic power on that's fun...8-)
-- db
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