What Typewriters Actually Sold For on eBay (2026)
Prices from 99 completed eBay sales between Jul 12, 2026 and Oct 7, 2026. What buyers really paid — not what sellers ask.
Key findings
- Hermes 3000 sold for the most: a median of $433 across 27 sales.
- Smith-Corona Silent-Super was the most affordable of the items tracked, at a median of $150.
- Prices for Hermes 3000 spread the most: the middle half sold between $350 and $849 — condition and completeness decide where yours lands.
- Hermes 3000's median fell 25% from September 2026 to October 2026.
- Hermes 3000 sold most often: 27 tracked sales in the last 30 days.
Sold prices by item
Median = the middle sale. "Middle half" = where the central 50% of sales landed — a realistic range for one in decent condition.
| Item | Median sold price | Middle half | Lowest – highest | Sales | Last 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermes 3000 | $433 | $350 – $849 | $145 – $1,200 | 27 | 27 |
| Olivetti Lettera 32 | $200 | $121 – $249 | $91 – $560 | 30 | 18 |
| IBM Selectric II | $170 | $110 – $226 | $100 – $300 | 9 | 9 |
| Smith-Corona Silent-Super | $150 | $103 – $200 | $50 – $425 | 33 | 15 |
Median by month
Only months with at least 3 sales of an item are shown.
| Item | Aug 2026 | Sep 2026 | Oct 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermes 3000 | — | $526 (18) | $394 (9) |
| Olivetti Lettera 32 | $259 (4) | $199 (21) | $234 (4) |
| IBM Selectric II | — | $170 (7) | — |
| Smith-Corona Silent-Super | $150 (7) | $144 (24) | — |
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How much is Hermes 3000 worth?
On eBay, Hermes 3000 sold for a median of $433 across 27 completed sales between Sep 14, 2026 and Oct 7, 2026. The middle half sold for $350–$849. Best Offer sales are left out because eBay shows the asking price there, not what was paid.
How much is Olivetti Lettera 32 worth?
On eBay, Olivetti Lettera 32 sold for a median of $200 across 30 completed sales between Jul 12, 2026 and Oct 5, 2026. The middle half sold for $121–$249. Best Offer sales are left out because eBay shows the asking price there, not what was paid.
How much is IBM Selectric II worth?
On eBay, IBM Selectric II sold for a median of $170 across 9 completed sales between Sep 17, 2026 and Oct 4, 2026. The middle half sold for $110–$226. Best Offer sales are left out because eBay shows the asking price there, not what was paid.
How much is Smith-Corona Silent-Super worth?
On eBay, Smith-Corona Silent-Super sold for a median of $150 across 33 completed sales between Aug 19, 2026 and Oct 5, 2026. The middle half sold for $103–$200. Best Offer sales are left out because eBay shows the asking price there, not what was paid.
How this report is made
- Source: completed sales on eBay.com in US dollars, from Jul 12, 2026 to Oct 7, 2026; new sales are added every month. Prices are the sale price eBay shows, without shipping.
- Only the item itself: each sale's listing is checked to be exactly this item — accessories, parts, lots, graded copies (where noted) and other models are left out.
- Best Offer sales are excluded: eBay shows the asking price on those, not the price that was accepted.
- Mistakes filtered: sales under 30% or over 300% of an item's median are dropped as likely errors or bundles.
- No user data: built only from public eBay sales — never from what FlipTip users scan.
Feel free to quote these numbers with a link to this page. Typical prices and what drives value: Typewriters value guide.