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Title: IBM typewriter font balls?
Post by: adambolt2000 on Sun, 21 September 2014, 13:26:11

Hi all, I was given a box of old computer junk the other day and found a box of these IBM typewriter font balls? Also in the box was some typewriter ribbon. I don't no much about all these things and was wondering how much they would fetch? Can anyone help?  :confused:

Title: Re: IBM typewriter font balls?
Post by: mreverything on Sun, 21 September 2014, 13:31:28

Depends on the font and the pitch (size). Search IBM selectric [font] [pitch] balls on ebay to get an idea.

Title: Re: IBM typewriter font balls?
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 21 September 2014, 14:11:59

A WHOLE BOX

HOLY SHIIIIIT

I don't think they're worth more than like $25 in good condition though. They're mostly collectors items now.

Title: Re: IBM typewriter font balls?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sun, 21 September 2014, 14:39:35

I'll buy them from you.  :))

Title: Re: IBM typewriter font balls?
Post by: dorkvader on Sun, 21 September 2014, 14:40:24

typeballs usually go for a few dollars each. If you have a bunch, I might pick up a few for my selectric.

Rare ones can go for more.

Title: Re: IBM typewriter font balls?
Post by: snoopy on Sun, 21 September 2014, 14:40:26

would also buy one if they look cool and are cheap :D