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Typewriter Market Prices

Analysis of 21,094 typewriter listings to determine current market value.

What you'll usually pay

$97.48 typical price

Most are between$9–$399

Brand new$16

Used$120

On sale now21,094

💡 Used ones cost about 650% more here.

👉 In short easy summary

Value is highest in manual machines and 1930s models, which show a 67% increase. Electronic and electric models are significantly cheaper, with deltas of -48% and -39% respectively.

📈 Price history

Tracked daily since June 22, 2026 — median $97.48 → $150 (+54%).

🔄 What changed

Jul 27▲ PRICEMedian price rose 7% ($150 → $160)

Jul 26▲ PRICEMedian price rose 26% ($119 → $150)

Jul 25▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 13% ($138 → $119)

Jul 23▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 5% ($148 → $140)

Jul 21▲ PRICEMedian price rose 6% ($140 → $149)

Jul 20▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 6% ($149 → $140)

Jul 18▲ PRICEMedian price rose 11% ($135 → $149)

Jul 17▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 9% ($149 → $135)

Jul 15▲ PRICEMedian price rose 20% ($125 → $150)

Jul 14▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 11% ($140 → $125)

Jul 11▲ PRICEMedian price rose 8% ($130 → $140)

Jul 9▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 7% ($140 → $130)

💚 Best value for your money

1900s 327 on sale$18.04 · 81% cheaper

HERMÈS 500 on sale$32.5 · 67% cheaper

Electronic 398 on sale$50.28 · 48% cheaper

Electric 3,426 on sale$59.89 · 39% cheaper

Underwood 1,805 on sale$59.97 · 38% cheaper

Price by type

Electronic

$50.28-48%

Electric

$59.89-39%

Automatic

$69.61-29%

Not Specified

$89.72-8%

Manual

$105+8%

Why? Manual machines command a premium at 105, while electronic models are the lowest at 50.28.

Price by brand

HERMÈS

$32.5-67%

Underwood

$59.97-38%

Remington

$83.13-15%

Royal

$89-9%

Smith Corona

$93.84-4%

Olivetti

$137+40%

Why? Olivetti is the most expensive brand at 136.5, whereas HERMÈS is the lowest at 32.5.

Price by features

Noiseless

$75-23%

Not Specified

$89.72-8%

Portable

$100+3%

With Case

$130+33%

Why? Units with a case increase value to 129.99, compared to noiseless models at 75.

Price by decade

1900s

$18.04-81%

1940s

$99.99+3%

1950s

$99.99+3%

1920s

$141+44%

1960s

$144+48%

1930s

$162+67%

Why? 1930s models peak at 162.48, while 1900s models are the cheapest at 18.04.

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Common questions

What is the price difference between new and used typewriters?

The median price for new typewriters is 16, while used typewriters have a median of 120.

Which brand holds the highest median value?

Olivetti has the highest median value at 136.5.

Are portable typewriters more expensive than noiseless ones?

Yes, portable typewriters have a median price of 100, while noiseless models are 75.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $9–$399, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 22, 2026.