The fine item you are considering is a Vintage Hermes 3000 Manual Mechanical Typewriter Made In Switzerland. This neat vintage typewriter is in overall nice conditions and the letter keys are functioning as they should be, but the space bar sticks down, so the unit will need some cleaning and lubrication as well as a new ribbon. Cosmetically the outer case shows typical signs of age and wear but the typewriter itself has remained very protected in the case and is in great shape, with the only very minor issue being a very light dent in the bottom (not visible underside that touches the table when the unit is set down). Please see my photos to have a look at this nice item and to get a better idea of the condition. Winning bidder/buyer pays $34.00 shipping and insurance in the contiguous U.S., plus $4.00 for packing materials (bubble wrap) with shipping to Alaska and Hawaii most likely costing more. If you are in Alaska or Hawaii, please contact me for a shipping estimate. Foreign bidders/buyers pay costs as per eBay's Global Shipping Program. Due to the large amount of items I now auction, I can unfortunately no longer allow in person pick up of items. My return policy is that returns are only accepted if I made a mistake in the listing, not disclosing a serious issue with the item, in other words, if the item is substantively different than as described in my listing. Thanks for looking, and happy bidding/buying!