[GreenKeys] Value of a 33

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I guess I should weigh in on this topic.  
 
First thing to consider is where the machines have been stored and how  
long.  If stored in an unheated building or worse, a barn, they will  be 
subject to the biggest detriments to 33 condition.  Mice and rust.   Mice being 
the absolute worst disaster that can befall a 33.  If they build  a nest in 
one, it is toast.  Rust is the other thing that can lower the  value 
considerably.  Also if they have been roughly handled or shipped UPS,  the complete 
machine is likely busted up inside and out.
 
The value in a 33 ASR lies after it has been completely restored and  
someone is interested in buying it.  The "as you find them"  value is  
negligible.  $25 to $100 if you know the condition and if its a straight 33  ASR 
friction feed machine with all the accessories (pedestal, chad box,  copyholder 
etc.  I have acquired a couple that had nothing in the  machine of value, not 
even the covers which had been broken, pedestals  rusted etc.  
 
TWX and 33's without the standard UCC-6 interface unit and missing  
accessories are the least in value.  You have to modify them, find a  UCC-6, find 
the accessories, etc.  
 
I have sold em on ebay for as little as $400 and some of you know the high  
end when I was fortunate to be the seller of a 33 and a couple of  
collectors got into a bidding war.  The common range is $400 to $800 for a  
completely restored one.  I have also listed them with no buyers  interested.  Had 
to re-list and lower my reserve price.  
 
I hope the ones in Sharon are in decent shape and maybe a few straight  
33's, not TWX, but dont want anyone to get their hopes up too much.  
 
Best wishes for a Happy New Year to all.
 
Wayne
KB1FDW