Vintage BROTHER Typewriter | YOUNG ELITE | Orange | QWERTY Keyboard | REPEAT SPACER | 40+ Years Old
This listing is for a vintage BROTHER YOUNG ELITE portable typewriter featuring a distinctive and vivid orange color.
The typewriter is more than 40 years old. According to the current operational check, the mechanism operates without problems.
However, this typewriter has mainly been kept as a display item, and actual printing has not been confirmed. Please understand the distinction between the mechanical operation having been checked and actual printed output not having been tested.
The currently installed ink ribbon should not be relied upon for use. Please use a new ink ribbon. The seller believes the typewriter should be usable after replacing the ink ribbon because the mechanism currently operates, but actual printing performance is not guaranteed because printing has not been tested.
The typewriter features a QWERTY keyboard layout and is equipped with a REPEAT SPACER function.
Due to the age of this item, please evaluate its cosmetic condition and all visible details carefully from the photographs. No guarantee is made regarding functions that have not specifically been tested.
The exact BROTHER YOUNG ELITE typewriter shown in the listing photographs is the item being sold. Please use the photographs to confirm its appearance, keyboard, controls, visible condition, and exact included contents.
The listing photos are the PRIMARY reference for the exact item, cosmetic condition, visible components, and everything included in this sale.
| Manufacturer | BROTHER |
| Model | YOUNG ELITE |
| Product Type | Portable Typewriter |
| Color | Orange |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Feature | REPEAT SPACER |
| Age | More Than 40 Years Old |
| Operational Status | Mechanism Operates Without Problems |
| Printing Test | Not Confirmed / Not Tested for Actual Printed Output |
| Ink Ribbon | Please Replace with a New Ink Ribbon Before Use |
| Storage / Usage | Kept Mainly as a Display Item |
| Overall Condition | Used / Partially Tested / Please See Photos |
| Included Items | Exact Items Shown in Listing Photos |
| Condition Reference | Listing Photos Are the Primary Reference |
IMPORTANT: THE TYPEWRITER'S MECHANISM CURRENTLY OPERATES, BUT ACTUAL PRINTING HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED.
This BROTHER YOUNG ELITE typewriter is more than 40 years old. It has mainly been kept as a display item.
The operational mechanism has been checked and currently operates without problems. However, actual printed output has not been tested.
Please use a new ink ribbon if you intend to use the typewriter for printing.
Because actual printing has not been confirmed, the seller cannot guarantee the quality or functionality of printed output after replacing the ribbon.
The seller believes it should be usable with a replacement ink ribbon based on the current mechanical operation, but this is not a guarantee of printing performance.
Due to the age of this vintage item, buyers should understand that untested functions are not guaranteed.
Please carefully inspect the photographs for the body, keyboard, keys, controls, surfaces, and all other visible condition details.
The exact BROTHER YOUNG ELITE typewriter shown in the listing photographs is the item being sold.
Please carefully inspect ALL listing photos before purchasing.
The listing photos are the PRIMARY reference
for the exact item, cosmetic condition,
visible components, and everything included in this sale.
This is a vintage BROTHER YOUNG ELITE portable typewriter that is more than 40 years old.
The typewriter has mainly been displayed, and the mechanism currently operates without problems.
However, there is an important distinction between mechanical operation and printing performance: actual printing has not been confirmed.
A new ink ribbon should be installed before attempting normal printing use. The existing ribbon should not be relied upon.
Because printed output has not been tested, no guarantee can be provided regarding print quality or other functions that have not specifically been checked.
This item should therefore be considered Used / Partially Tested rather than fully tested.
Please evaluate the cosmetic condition and all visible details from the photographs, especially considering the age of the item.
The actual listing photos are the PRIMARY reference for the exact BROTHER YOUNG ELITE typewriter, its visible condition, and everything included with the item.
The typewriter will be carefully protected with suitable cushioning and water-resistant protective packaging to help prevent impact, movement, moisture, and water exposure during international transportation.
The item will be placed inside water-resistant protective packaging before being securely packed for shipment.
Additional care will be taken to help protect the body, keyboard, and other visible components from external pressure and movement during transportation.
We ship internationally with tracking.
Economy shipping will be used unless otherwise stated in the listing.
We will ship the item(s) within 7–10 business days after payment is confirmed.
For buyers in the United States:
Applicable import duties and taxes are included where required under DDP shipping arrangements,
except for orders valued at USD 2,500 or more.
For buyers outside the United States:
Import duties, VAT, taxes, customs clearance fees, and other charges are generally
the buyer's responsibility unless otherwise stated.
For EU27 destinations:
For eligible orders valued at EUR 150 or less,
applicable duties and taxes are covered by the seller where required.
IMPORTANT – Orders of USD 2,500 or more:
Regardless of destination, including the United States,
orders valued at USD 2,500 or more will be shipped on a DDU basis.
All import duties, taxes, VAT, customs clearance fees,
brokerage fees, and other related charges are the responsibility of the buyer.
Returns are accepted within 30 days in accordance with the return conditions stated in this listing. Please carefully review all listing photos and confirm that this listing is for the vintage BROTHER YOUNG ELITE orange portable typewriter with QWERTY keyboard and REPEAT SPACER, with mechanical operation checked but actual printing not confirmed and a new ink ribbon recommended before purchasing.