I’ve always been tempted to buy a vintage typewriter. I only stopped using mine 15 years ago when sourcing ribbons for it became challenging and expensive. I can’t justify giving space to something non-functional though.
Well, I would look at it like it’s art. They were really cool, but $200, and that’s way out of my league. I love the look of them. But II understand what you mean about the non-functional.
No? That’s where I found a lot of my old yearbooks but now they seem to want 30 or $40 for your book when I can find them in Austin for 10 or 15 if I really search at a used bookstore. This place was more like a flea market. Do you like antiques? I don’t mean $300 chairs or anything.
Of course if the price is crazy then buying it would be equally crazy. I enjoy antiques. I used to own a few and some of my original nut crackers were antique. Especially furniture. There is just something about the feel of the wood. Oh about 40 years ago I bought a tux circa 1940 something for $25. Had it tailored to fit. Had a lot of fun with it.
Walking away was the right choice.
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I wouldn’t have bought either. Except maybe the Pabst Man.
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My friends keep telling me I should have bought the fox!
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I’ve always been tempted to buy a vintage typewriter. I only stopped using mine 15 years ago when sourcing ribbons for it became challenging and expensive. I can’t justify giving space to something non-functional though.
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Well, I would look at it like it’s art. They were really cool, but $200, and that’s way out of my league. I love the look of them. But II understand what you mean about the non-functional.
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Yikes. That’s spendy. I’ve seen some for $50 and still couldn’t justify it.
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I’m right there with you.
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It was what it was – loved that sign and how you posed it at the end – well resisted.
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Thanks for noticing! I wonder how many people buy those signs.
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I did have that very thought! Perish the thought 🙂
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I would love to have one of those typewriters!!
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They are so aesthetically pleasing.
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I agree you should have bought the Fox. Or maby any of the musicians. I haven’t been to any sort of antique store in years.
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No? That’s where I found a lot of my old yearbooks but now they seem to want 30 or $40 for your book when I can find them in Austin for 10 or 15 if I really search at a used bookstore. This place was more like a flea market. Do you like antiques? I don’t mean $300 chairs or anything.
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Of course if the price is crazy then buying it would be equally crazy. I enjoy antiques. I used to own a few and some of my original nut crackers were antique. Especially furniture. There is just something about the feel of the wood. Oh about 40 years ago I bought a tux circa 1940 something for $25. Had it tailored to fit. Had a lot of fun with it.
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That sounds wonderful!
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I would have considered the Mystery Machine. But only considered. 🙂
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Well, it got my attention. But I don’t need a cookie jar because I eat all the cookies.
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It’s a cookie jar?! Sold. Lol.
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Ooooooooooooo— a scooby doo cookie jar !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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