Sell or Donate Your Typewriter

El Granero Typewriter Company · Fuengirola, Málaga

Sell or Rehome
Your Typewriter

You have a typewriter, and you'd like it to go somewhere it will be looked after. Good news: that's what we do all day. We buy, restore, rent and rehome. And even when we can't buy a machine, there is usually something better than a skip.

Tell us about your machine I would like to donate it
What we look for

Machines with another chapter in them

  • Portable machines in original condition — Olivetti, Olympia, Hermes, Erika, Triumph, Adler, Smith Corona, Voss, Remington, Royal, Silver Reed & Brother
  • Pre-war machines, unusual European & USA models, and anything with a story we can verify.
  • Complete machines with their case, key, ribbon spools, manual or original paperwork.
  • Spanish or English QWERTY layouts, though we are always happy to see anything unusual.
  • Collections. Ten machines interest us far more than one, and can justify a trip.
  • Parts machines. A seized Lettera can keep three others alive.

If yours isn't on this list, write anyway. We've been surprised before.

No guessing

What we pay

Real numbers, confirmed after inspection.

Lettera 32

Good working condition, with case

20–50€ (sometimes more depends on condition and accessories)

Lettera 32

Pristine, unmarked, with manual and accessories

75–90€ (sometimes more depends on rarity, font or limited edition colour)

Post-war portables

Olympia SM 3, Erika 10, Adler Tippa, Hermes Baby etc.

We can send you a wish list of brands and models

Pre-war & unusual

Rare USA & European machines and collections, ephemera, accessories,..etc

Assessed individually
Two honest notes. condition drives the number more than the model does. And a machine we can inspect in person is always worth more to us than one we are judging from photos or videos.
The buying process

Simple, direct and properly documented

  1. You send details and photos or videos. The six questions below cover everything we need to take decisions of we are interested or not.
  2. We reply ASAP or within a few working days with a real number, not a range, if it isn't working for you we recommend post it on eBay or locally on Facebook Marketplace.
  3. We arrange the handover. We work only with appointments. Later you can bring it to our Fuengirola workshop, or we collect it when you are within reach.
  4. We inspect it together. Ten up to twenty minutes max to check the carriage, escapement, segment and rubber parts. We make a sample text test with fresh ribbon on it.
  5. You are paid on the spot. Cash, or transfer, your choice. If it is better than the photos suggested, our offer goes up sometimes. Sometimes we offer less if the typewriter hide issues.
  6. We complete the paperwork. We are a registered Spanish business, and every purchase is properly documented. You will receive the money and we ask to firm receipt with your personal details.

Then typewriter goes to the warehouse or to the bench: stripped, cleaned, adjusted and photographed, before finding someone who will actually type on it and new story begins. That's beautiful second life, right?

Why local is best

We need to meet the machine

Photos cannot show the inside. A typewriter can look immaculate and type like a bag of spanners, or look filthy and be mechanically perfect. The segment, escapement, drawband and mainspring do not photograph.

Shipping is the risky part. Typewriters are heavy, delicate, and usually packed by someone who has never packed one. When we ship, we pack, insure and claim. When a machine travels to us from a stranger, we are both hoping.

Outside our area? Please still write to us especially for a rare machine or collection. Distance makes a deal harder, not impossible. It simply has to be worth the journey.

A good home matters

Rehoming, when money is not the point

Sometimes a machine is not worth selling, but nobody wants to be the person who throws it away. It was a grandmother's. It sat on a desk for forty years. Give it to us instead.

Donated machines may be restored for our rental fleet, used for events, films and workshops; passed through our ambassador network to writers, schools and enthusiasts across Europe; or carefully stripped for parts that keep other machines typing for another fifty years.

We collect locally, free. We can tell you what happened to it, and if you wish, note who it came from. Some of our rental machines still carry the name of the person who saved them.

Donating a Typewriter Starts Something Good
Nothing gathers dust. Good energy, kept moving.

We will give them a second life. We restore what we can, some go to schools, some to new writers, some will be sold to fund animal shelters.

The honest part

Sentimental value, and our shop prices

We take sentimental value seriously. It does not change the price we can pay, because the next customer buys a working typewriter with a warranty. The story behind is important and we always ask why do you want to sell it? We advise people to keep the typewriter. Always if our number feels too small for you, we advise, don't sell it. A typewriter on a shelf costs nothing to keep and the value will be much higher in next couple of years. We know it for sure.

Why is our selling price higher? The main reason is restoration, skilled workshop hours, new parts and ribbons, platen work where needed, testing, warranty and after-sales support. There is also dry storage, photography, listings, advertising, marketplace fees, taxes, and the ordinary cost of running a legal workshop in Spain.

You are not losing that gap. You are skipping the work, cost and risk, and getting paid today.

Help us give a proper answer

Six questions we will ask

Answer these in your first message, and we can often give you a number straight away.

  1. Where are you? City and country.
  2. What is it? Brand, model and serial number.
  3. What condition is it in? Keys, carriage, ribbon feed, rust, cracks or missing parts.
  4. Has it been repaired, serviced or modified? By whom and when, as far as you know.
  5. What price do you have in mind? Or simply say "donation".
  6. What comes with it? Case, key, manual, spare ribbons or original invoice.

Please include photos: front, back, both sides, keyboard from above, type slugs, serial number, case, and close-ups of any flaws. Natural light and no filters. Photos of flaws help your offer, not hurt it.

Ready when you are

Send us the details

Answer what you know. It gives us enough information to reply properly, without a long chain of emails.

Fill in the details below and click Send Enquiry — your message will go directly to our inbox.
Quick condition check — tick anything that applies
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Photos will help us give a fair answer. Please reply to our confirmation email with photos of the front, back, both sides, keyboard, serial number, case and any flaws.

A few common questions

FAQ

Do you buy from outside Spain?

For rare machines and collections, yes — case by case. For common post-war portables, shipping often costs more than the typewriter. Ask and we will tell you honestly.

Can you tell me what my typewriter is worth?

We will tell you what we would pay for it: a real number you can act on today. We do not issue written valuations or insurance appraisals.

Do you take machines that do not work?

Yes, as parts donors. Say so upfront and we will tell you straight away what it is worth to us.

Will you buy my whole collection?

Very likely worth a conversation. Send a list, even a rough one.

I do not want to sell — I want it repaired.

That is our main business. Contact us about restoration and servicing instead.

Do you do part exchange?

Yes, against a machine you are buying from us. It is often the best value you will get.

What if I just want it gone, to a good home?

See the rehoming section above. We collect locally, free, and can tell you where it ended up.

How long until you reply?

Depending on demand, we have max in a few working days. You will always receive an answer, even if it is a no.

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"I had a wonderful experience with El Granero, which must surely rank among the best typewriter companies in Europe, if not the best! Ania and Jacek were encouraging from the beginning and kindly invited me to visit their lovely Atelier in Fuengirola. Although very busy with orders, they prioritised my selection and got it ready in a matter of hours so I could take it with me. All in all it was a terrific experience, and when I want to add to my collection, it will certainly be at El Granero. Thank you Ania and Jacek!"

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"When we reflect on the incredible distances our typewriters have travelled to reach your desks, the numbers are truly staggering. Just imagine six continents! The combined shipping distance of sending these heavy, beautiful machines to our international customers equates to approximately 760 laps around the Earth. Knowing that our restored typewriters are sparking creativity in almost every corner of the globe is the greatest reward for our daily work at the workbench."

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