[GreenKeys] Teletype Model 35 KSR For Sale

[Pete Lancashire]

In these days of $20 digital cameras with a USB port,  when someone
posts something for sale
and the picture is 'representative' of what is for sale a warning
light goes off.

-pete


On Sat, May 5, 2012 at 10:09 PM, Steve Ripper <steveripper at comcast.net> wrote:
> Well, the seller finally responded and sent me a couple of photos.
> Good thing too as the actual machine he is selling looks nothing like the
> one in the auction photo.
> First, the actual machine has no stand.
> Second, the glass covering the carriage/platen is broken.
> Third, the overall condition is poor and will require a lot of work.
> I would give $25 if it was local and that would be just to keep it out of
> the local landfill.
> If someone would like to see the photos let me know and I can forward the
> sellers note.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Steve Ripper
> steveripper at comcast.net
> steve.ripper at gmail.com
> 248-787-0705
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: DR HOUSE [mailto:k9tty at dls.net]
> Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2012 3:07 AM
> To: Green Keys
> Cc: Steve Ripper
> Subject: Re: [GreenKeys] Teletype Model 35 KSR For Sale
>
> If it was an ASR it might fetch $100. - $150.
> As a KSR I would not pay more than $75.
> All four of the Model 35s I have owned have been free.
> That is because the machines are heavy and cost a small fortune to move.
>
> Don
> K9TTY
>
> On 4 May 2012, at 8:00 PM, Steve Ripper wrote:
>
> Richard:
>
> Could be a little high, but I have no experience with this particular model.
> Perhaps someone else in the group can provide some insight regarding the
> $200 asking price. It should also be noted that the picture in the auction
> listing is not that of the machine that is for sale. I emailed the seller
> asking for some photos of the actual machine, but he has yet to respond.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Steve Ripper
> steveripper at comcast.net
> steve.ripper at gmail.com
> 248-787-0705
>
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