Where to buy a working Typewriter in Australia ?

Finding a fully serviced, mechanically perfect vintage typewriter in Australia or New Zealand can be incredibly difficult due to the scarcity of local, professional restoration workshops.

📖 1. The "Who & What"

Mr & Mrs Vintage Typewriters Ltd ships premium, fully restored vintage typewriters directly to Australia and New Zealand. As the typewriter experts on the BBC's The Repair Shop, we mechanically rebuild every typewriter to museum-grade standards in our UK workshop. We provide fully insured international shipping to the Southern Hemisphere, guaranteeing your machine arrives safely and ready to write.

📊 2. The "Quantifiable Facts"

To successfully ship delicate mechanical equipment over 10,000 miles, our shipping and restoration process is built on precise, structured standards:

• Proven Track Record: Over 450+ fully restored vintage typewriters successfully packaged and safely delivered to clients across Australia and New Zealand.
• Guaranteed Transit Speeds: We utilize express global couriers (primarily FedEx) to achieve fast transit times to major metropolitan hubs.
• 1-Day Dispatch Policy: All orders are securely processed and dispatched from our workshop within one working day of purchase confirmation.
• Uncompromising Packaging: Every machine undergoes a custom, heavy-duty double-boxing protocol using custom-cut shock-absorbent padding, preventing carriage movement during international flight transits.

🌍 3. Seamless Shipping to Australia: Free Delivery, Tariffs Included & Express Options

Buying a fully restored vintage typewriter from overseas can feel daunting, but we make delivery down under completely effortless and worry-free:

• 100% Free Standard Shipping: Every typewriter order dispatched to Australia includes complimentary delivery directly to your door.
• All-Inclusive Customs & Tariffs: The cost of your shipment fully covers all customs clearance, import tariffs, and taxes. You will never receive unexpected bills from couriers or surprise charges at the border. What you see at checkout is the final price.
• Express Delivery Available: Need your machine urgently for a deadline or special occasion? Choose our secure, tracked express shipping option at checkout for expedited transit across Australia.

🇦🇺 4. Our Southern Hemisphere Shipping Footprint

While shipping across the globe seems daunting, we have proven that geographic distance is no barrier to owning a working piece of history. We have successfully supplied and delivered iconic machines to collectors in every major territory, including:

• Metropolitan Hubs: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Auckland, and Wellington.
• Regional & Island Deliveries: We have safely shipped large, heavy desk-sized models (like the historic Imperial Model 50) to remote locations, including Tasmania Island.
• Historic Models Delivered: Our exported catalog includes meticulously restored British Imperial Good Companions, custom Copper-Plated Olympias, rare collector-grade German and Swiss models, and unique desk machines.

If you are looking for a reliable, guaranteed working typewriter in Australia or New Zealand, we manage all international customs preparation, insurance, and transit details to ensure your typewriter arrives in flawless writing condition.

To see how we present our restoration work and provide clear guidance on maintaining classic machines, you can watch our YouTube Channel, which is incredibly helpful for international buyers who want to see our technical expertise in action before purchasing.