Both have the same serial again. Resellers like this are not doing any favours for the community. Brooksaw: https://www.ebay.com/itm/318227695061 Kyle’sLost&Found: https://www.ebay.com/itm/157839087546
The typewriter community not appreciating Brooksaw Antiques buying a typewriter for $200 and then, upon receipt, posting it for $2,800 as "near mint" without any servicing beyond cleaning the slugs.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1794856020751839/posts/4430134563890625
Saving for the commentary on the Brooksaw Antiques platen recovery using 3-D printing.
https://www.reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1srcjcv/a_service_worth_2760/
Original at $240: https://www.ebay.com/itm/336526639070 <br /> Relisted with modest service at $3,000: https://www.ebay.com/itm/318179612134
Mike Rossi on antiques for the collector
For the inveterate collectors out there, I remember Mike Rossi's old TV show and recently saw he was dispensing advice about antiques, buying/selling, and collecting on his relatively new Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/antiquesalley/
Others might appreciate his perspective on buying and selling of the secondary market of vintage pieces and antiques. While he doesn't specifically touch on typewriters (that I'm aware of) a lot of his pragmatic advice is broadly applicable.
Here's an interesting one to start with: https://www.instagram.com/antiquesalley/reel/DJSXLwPhMjH/
posted to https://reddit.com/r/typewriters/comments/1khupsb/mike_rossi_on_antiques_for_the_collector/
Cross reference: https://syracuse.craigslist.org/atq/d/syracuse-the-smith-corona-typewriter/7841959463.html
For the collectors out there, this is an excellent caveat/warning: What will you do with your collection when you're gone? Where will it go? What will happen to the work you've put in?
On longevity of collections: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJC9BwUvA8T/