My primary reason for having multiple typewriters also applies to my cameras, the purpose is to offload the work to multiple typewriters so that each one may last longer…as opposed to relying on one unit that may or may not malfunction in the future. Then what? When you need to use one, you must wait until the repairs are completed before you are able to use it again. In addition, think of it as investing in a diverse array of tools that will provide you with unique attributes that is not fully present in one or two typewriters.

Secondly, as an antique collector…I also rummage for historical value— not monetary value necessarily, for example: I have two Underwood Model S that belonged to the California Shipbuilding Corporation and another from Douglas Aircraft in Santa Monica. If I didn’t care about historical value, I would certainly own less of these machines.