Customer Feedback
Not everyone is comfortable purchasing typewriters online from a site they may have never heard of, but we are pleased to provide some feedback from previous customers!
1970s Royal MercuryJuly 12, 2020
It's a cool little machine! Unfortunately, the last time I used a manual typewriter, I was probably 38, and I used it to type a stencil for a Gestetner machine, which I'd done every week for about ten years when producing my church bulletin. I am now 74, and my hands are also 74. So, I will need a LOT of practice! But I need the practice so that my fingers and forearms won't descend into decrepitude. Nothing wrong with the typewriter that I can see so far, though it's a bit early to certify that it's perfect for my needs. However, I wish the ribbon were new or newer. At any rate, I'm somewhat tired of the digital word, so I'm slowly regressing to the analog world as best I can. Thus, I will continue to need typewriter ribbons for a while 🙂 
1932 Underwood Portable 4-Bank |
1964 Smith-Corona Classic 12July 21, 2020
I had to have this lovely lady as soon as I saw her. My Grandfather has one just like this. She is mint in ever sense of the word. Shipping was fast, she was safely wrapped for the trip here and she turned out better than my expectations. Case came with the key, and the machine performs just like she should and just like I remember. Thanks for a flawless fulfillment of my order! I’ll be keeping my eyes open for future additions to my collection and I will be back soon! 
1959 Adler Primus |
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January 22, 2020
"Fantastic! Typewriter arrived in a timely manner and was in perfect condition upon receiving it. Beautiful machine and everything thing on it works flawlessly. Been so much fun to type on and was worth every penny. Would highly recommend." |
January 15, 2020
"Amazing! My wife loved her typewriter and everything was smooth with the purchase. Great experience." |
1964 Underwood 18 |
1967 Olympia SM9 |
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December 29, 2019
"I would highly recommend this online store to others and will use it for my future typewriter needs. The typewriter was shipped out fast and the typewriter was exactly as described upon arrival. This was my first typewriter, and I am really enjoying using it. The ONLY complaint I have is the packing materials weren't all recyclable. It arrived safe, I only encourage others to make sustainable changes where they are able to." |
August 28, 2019
"Typewriters 101 does a very good job. I was able to get to work immediately. The machine was in great shape, the packaging was done right. Very pleased with my typewriter and with Typewriters 101. Now looking include a standard manual typewriter to my workflow." |
1964 Sears Citation |
1941 Remington Quiet Model 1 |
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July 1, 2019
"The typewriter is in excellent shape and matches, if not exceeds, the condition that was described. Shipping was prompt. And the typewriter was packaged very well." |
June 2, 2019
"As beautiful as described. Great service. I'll be back, and thanks." |
1968 Royal Safari |
1921 Corona Folding No. 3 |
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May 26, 2019
"Picked up this old workhorse as a surprise gift for my wife’s use with her art projects- she was / is thrilled w it. It arrived in fine shape and well packed and in a timely manner - Bryan got it to me quickly which was greatly appreciated." |
Apr. 26, 2019
"I love my Corona 3! For being almost one hundred years old, it looks great and works perfectly. This beautiful little machine arrived very carefully packed and in it’s original case. It has been a pleasure to use." |
1946 Remington Noiseless Model Seven |
1963 Olympia SM5 |
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Apr. 8, 2019
"I am very satisfied with this purchase. I found the many photos helpful in my decision to make the purchase. Also, the description of the machine was very accurate. The machine works perfectly and is amazingly clean and restored. The typewriter was packaged very well." |
Mar. 30, 2019
"I'm delighted. You did a great job of restoring. I see that it was made in "Western Germany" in 1963, the year that I left Munich after 8 years as an expat, so we have an affinity. My last typewriter was an Olivetti. I have no idea what happened to it. My motor memory is now being tested, after these decades with the dratted computer. Where's the numeral one? Oh! Lower case l. Where's the apostrophe? NOT the cent sign, which doesn't even exist on the dratted computer. The only thing the dratted computer does better is substitute for WiteOut. I could have done without the yellow blazes, but the red is delightful. Touch is great. This machine is wonderful. Thank you thank you!" |
1949 Royal Arrow |
1968 Montgomery Ward Signature 300T |
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Mar. 27, 2019
"I have had my typewriter for three months now and am so pleased with it. The typewriter was in the shape exactly as described, and it is beautiful. It was well packaged and arrived in a timely manner; the red and black ribbons were already installed. As this was my first typewriter ever, I had to look up the manual and finagle a bit to figure out how to manipulate the righthand margin, but overall it was ready to use. I type on it often. It is sturdy, enjoyable, and a fine piece of revived machinery. Well done." |
Feb. 9, 2019
"beautiful and working great. shipped on time for my wife's birthday and she loves it." |
1970s Underwood 315Jan. 23, 2019
"I had to adjust the upper and lower case registers so they would align, but other than that, everything was speedy, in working order, and very clean and nice." |
1963 Royal SafariDec. 17, 2018
"For a 56-year old machine, my Royal Safari works amazingly well. The keys were a little sticky at first but a few minutes' use loosened them right up. The mechanism that raises the ribbon so you can type in red continues to stick occasionally, but pushing it back down is not a big deal. The biggest payoff is the fun of using it. I'm a fan of old things that still work and in addition to the Royal own and use daily a Bakelite rotary dial telephone from the 40's and in good weather drive a 64-year old car with exactly three (count 'em) gauges. We have it too easy these days, and dialing, driving and TYPING the way we did it when I was a teenager is just a blast. I'm grateful to Typewriters 101 for their part in making past technology an active part of the present." |
1971 Webster XL-747Aug. 30, 2018
"I love my typewriter! I am a first-time typewriter user, and it didn't take me very long to get it set up and running. It took me a little while to be able to type evenly, but everything works great!" |
1935 Royal Model OAug. 7, 2018
"Even better than pictured. Works (types) like a charm. The strike is crisp, clear and aligned. Something over 80 years old should not be 'new', but it has obviously been well taken care of and maintained and I'm sure I will be able to type 'Happy Birthday' when it (not me) hits 100. Very happy with this purchase. A solid connection to a time when craftmanship made the difference. Thank you. MJP" |