[GreenKeys] Mod 28, 19, etc on eBay

[Randy or Sherry Guttery]

Peter Gottlieb wrote:
 > The 28 will cost some money to ship, gotta be well in excess of $200
 > as he wants $100 just to crate and at 150 pounds will likely have to
 > go by truck.  That could cost $350 right there.

I guess if he's not familiar with these units - he may not realize how 
easy they break down - three boxes (autotyper, keyboard and cabinet) 
would do it - UPS (and I think FedEx Ground) take up to 70 pounds per 
box...

 > The 19, being lighter, and
 > with "only" a $50 crating fee, can go UPS and could be reasonable.


Considering some of the information about possible sources - and some 
incredibly kind offers I've received - I'm going to pass on the ones on 
ebay right now.

As noted - I've been kicking myself for letting a really nice 28 get 
away - it was in wonderful shape - been completely tricked out (had it's 
own loop supply, fluorescent copy light, three speed gearbox, about a 
dozen options on the stunt box; etc., a complete working spare 
autotyper, and a ton of spare parts.  I let a radio station talk me out 
of it - but with the understanding if they decided to get rid of it - I 
had first shot. Well - after they went to satellite for news - the 28 
disappeared. I *think* I know who wound up with it - but it's probably 
better that I don't *know*.

I've been asked about the one I have- I had a chance to pick it up for 
less than $30.00 - and it was just for parts.  It would take major work 
to restore it (I guarantee - anyone getting it to work would be a 
Teletype Expert when they were done)! here is a picture:

http://www.comcents.com/28.jpg

Actually - it's not as bad as it looks - most of what looks like rust is 
actually just a nasty layer of accumulated "crud" - there is some rust - 
but not too bad. There has been some "robbing" here and there - it will 
be a nice source of parts.

I probably shouldn't have bought it - with it sitting in the living room 
- Sherry and I both are getting an itch for "that smell and sound".

Maybe a road trip is in our future?

best regards...
-- 
randy guttery

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