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WOW - very nice typewriter. This IBM Selectric 15" / 22" carriage (Getting MUCH harder to find), (SEE COLORS Available, OPTIONS & PRICES BELOW), It will be completely refurbished by a tech (usually takes about a week to complete the refurbishing) with over 40 years of typewriter experience, new ribbon, and all parts cleaned inside and out, all features checked, and will be in perfect operational condition, and comes with our 30 day parts, labor, and total satisfaction warranty. After we finish with them they are all in the same condition-perfect operationally, however due to age they all show wear (scratches & rubbing mars) normal for a typewriter of this age. We will ship what we have ready to go.

We sell MORE Refurbished warrantied typewriters (and all typewriter supplies) than EVERYONE on ebay COMBINED - we KNOW HOW to pack and ship them for safe arrival - we have THE INDUSTRY BEST WARRANTY - Stick with us !!!

These are getting harder and harder to find ! This typewriter is a full featured, smaller size and weight than it's big brother Sel. II or III, commercial office typewriter with too many features to mention. If you are already using this model, this is a steal. If you want a specific color - email us - we usually have several colors in stock. We currently have in stock several colors, but this changes often so email us if concerned. If we don't hear from you we will just ship what we have ready to go.

We usually ship within a week (that's usually how long a refurb takes) in spite of the "handling time" stated

This listing includes one (1) IBM Sel 1 typewriter - either a 15" or a 22" carriage (whatever we have in stock that is refurbish-able) : your choice of colors available

We highly recommend you buy the OPTIONAL "Lubricating kit" for any sticking keys stated below under options. You have to remember these IBM's are 40 - 60 years old and any OLD piece of equipment needs more maintenance, more attention, more care than a new machine of any kind. Oil dries, sitting without use dries - these machines NEED a lube now and again.

This IBM Model Selectric I is the first Selectric IBM made and has NO so-called "self correction" key. You would have to use correction tabs (also available in our ebay store)
complete with new ribbon, element font and ready to be put on a desk (after it warms up) and heavily used.
AS OF 5/23/24 we have the following ext. colors in stock. Please check with us though, if color matters, as this changes weekly

Med. Brown
Dark Green
Light Green (Mint)
Dark Blue with dark blue keys - ($100 up-charge due to rarity hard-to-find)
med red - $100 up-charge for red rarity hard-to-find & we do paint touch up for perfection

· Custom re-paint option is $139.95 up-charge - see pics above - ANY color you want to specify (you can even send us a paint chip so we make it laser exact

· If any of these optional items are wanted, let us know when you buy, and we will send you a "revised Paypal invoice" to pay by.

OPTIONAL $ 49.95 - "Lubricating kit" for all IBM Selectrics - includes a large can of LPS1 lubricating oil, pictures and instructions on where and how to apply - see our separately listing for this, our ebay item #
126324884251
OPTIONAL $ 32.95 for one slightly used type font element for Sel I - our ebay item # 110461599884 - click buy it now
OPTIONAL $ 39.95 for one brand new type font element for Sel I - our ebay item # 110345448835 - click buy it now
OPTIONAL $ 39.95 for new ONE "cartridge" ribbon - our ebay item # 121607798112 - be sure and check to see if this is what your's takes
OPTIONAL $ 29.95 for new 3-pak "reel-to-reel" ribbon - our ebay item # 110438829746 - be sure and check to see if this is what your's takes
OPTIONAL $ 39.95 for a dust cover for the Sel I - our ebay item # 121024551206 - click buy it now
OPTIONAL $ 49.95 for wool desk mat for the Sel I - our ebay item # 111553164695 - click buy it now
OPTIONAL $ 25.95 for original user operating / user manual for this make/model - clear Xerox copy of entire manual.
OPTIONAL $ 19.95: for a vintage authentic original user operating / user manual for this make/model - soft bound - no longer in print - these are hard to find - These are "copies of the originals, received directly from IBM"
OPTIONAL $ 149.95 + any parts needed: we will refurbish, clean, oil, & adjust to manufacturer specs YOUR IBM Selectric, you pay only for shipping to/from us and any parts that need to be replaced.
ADD-ON : take advantage of FREE shipping of all IBM supplies with this order. If you need/want extra ribbons, correction, dust cover, font printwheels, etc. NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER.

We always stock all ribbons, elements, and supplies for this typewriter

In 1961 IBM introduced a revolutionary electric typewriter, the Selectric I, which replaced the standard type bars with a moving interchangeable spherical single printing element, while the carriage remained fixed. The single element, best known as the "golf ball" which holds the embossed characters for printing, is about the size and the embossing reminiscent of the dimples of a golf ball.

The Selectric I was available in standard and wide-carriage sizes and in various colors, including red and blue as well as traditional neutral colors. The single elements were available in many fonts, including symbols for science and mathematics, script, Old English, and more than a dozen ordinary alphabets. Over the years, there were several different cartridge styles for the ribbons, even in the same model Selectric, and they were not interchangeable.

Our Refurbished Selectric I makes a WONDERFUL addition to any working office, Collector's item, or museum.

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