is scott’s refurb process worth the price?

[Fei_FongWong]

I've been looking at a Royal Quiet DeLuxe from Scott's Vintage Typewriter Shoppe in North Carolina. His listings look solid... lots of detail about the refurb process, and he seems to have everything from common Royals to some harder-to-find models. Prices are definitely on the high side though, closer to full-ticket retail.

I don't mind paying extra if the machine is really "done right," but I've also seen people say their purchases still needed tweaks despite the refurb. For those of you who've bought from him: did you feel like the condition justified the cost, or did it feel like you overpaid compared to hunting one down locally?

 

[TYPEtyp3typE]

@Fei_FongWong my friend bought a Royal from him about a year ago, and honestly, I think the price was totally justified.
she wanted a machine that could just start using right away without having to learn how to fix sticky keys or adjust the platen.
The detail in his refurb process is real, it felt like a brand new machine, and she hasn't had a single issue with it. For the peace of mind alone, I think it was worth the premium

 

[0ldCuban]

I've been looking at a Royal Quiet DeLuxe from Scott's Vintage Typewriter Shoppe in North Carolina. His listings look solid... lots of detail about the refurb process, and he seems to have everything from common Royals to some harder-to-find models. Prices are definitely on the high side though, closer to full-ticket retail.

I don't mind paying extra if the machine is really "done right," but I've also seen people say their purchases still needed tweaks despite the refurb. For those of you who've bought from him: did you feel like the condition justified the cost, or did it feel like you overpaid compared to hunting one down locally?

my little advice for you is to inspect the details. since he gives detailed descriptions, look closely at things he doesn't mention. Are the rubber feet new? Is the platen (the main roller) refurbished, or just cleaned? These are the expensive, non obvious things that make a huge difference in typing feel and noise.