[mtmail]

Is the question on which type and what to look out for? Because the basic of buying seems straight forward. On my country's ebay there's over 1000 results.

I remember using a mechanical typewriter with Midi-type connector and a printer driver (not sure what the terminology is) for C64. The typewriter manual contained all the codes to control the typewriter, like a terminal. Would be fun to buy one of those and try to re-implement your own driver.

The mechanical typewriter had a buffer, you were able to type faster than the printing head could bring it on paper.

[indus]

Challenge is to find something that is closed to refurbished like new. There are just a few manufactures in US, Japan, and India.

[toast0]

Do you have a typewriter repair store near you? They usually sell refurbished machines as well as repair them and probably accept used machines for consignment. Personally, I just took my mother's typewriter, which used to be her father's, but not everybody can do that. It probably needs a new / refurbished platen, as the original rubber has hardened and most key presses result in double strike.