tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1254463358376059327.post3610879427422686728..comments2023-10-23T14:47:51.369-07:00Comments on Tony's Vision . . . The Blog: You Loose Some, You Win SomeTonysVisionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12004608151032301174noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1254463358376059327.post-6701899392430403882013-08-11T10:36:37.213-07:002013-08-11T10:36:37.213-07:00The horror! Luckily you got your refund, but this ...The horror! Luckily you got your refund, but this is the most awful E-bay experience I've read about. Truly a sad thing...Spiderwebzhttp://blog.spiderwebz.nl/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1254463358376059327.post-75010991970985203952013-08-07T09:40:41.694-07:002013-08-07T09:40:41.694-07:00John (McTaggart) - Good news - the seller provided...John (McTaggart) - Good news - the seller provided a refund within less than 24 hours of when I requested it, so the parts are yours, and will be in the mail today. I removed both of the carriage levers completely, and the belt came off with no problem. Unfortunately, neither of the margin buttons, although they show in the eBay photo, were attached to the machine as received, or in the pile of broken bits - they must have fallen through one of the many holes in the carton during shipment. I will keep what's left of the machine, which is very clean - I'm still sad about the demise of such a lovely typewriter, but glad it can be of some use.<br /><br />Please email me - I'm at mindling@comcast.net.TonysVisionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12004608151032301174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1254463358376059327.post-37603548720783458752013-08-06T16:10:40.581-07:002013-08-06T16:10:40.581-07:00Thanks Tony, see how it goes, if they want you to ...Thanks Tony, see how it goes, if they want you to ship it back they are bigger fools than I thought. I hope they don't from a selfish point of view. I am sure that Ebay can help you in this matter although I have had some frustrating dealings with them on related matters. Like sellers agreeing to a deal and then backing out so I kind of keep my fingers crossed when I ask Ebay to take action. Assuming that your seller does not want the SCM back, and they should pay the postage, if you look down inside the left-hand side of the typewriter you will notice a long pulley belt which can be eased off by using some kind of a curved or hooked wire. The Carriage release levers can be removed by easing them up and off their metal fitting and the Margin buttons the same best to look at them from the back of the machine. Keep the rest of the wreck as it will never go to waste. For your information I have lots of wrecked machines and should you ever require a part inquire with me first, I would only be too happy to help. Similarly, should you require any technical assistance please give me a call I may be able to help.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02138302382154651383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1254463358376059327.post-54167127708317440312013-08-06T07:50:24.756-07:002013-08-06T07:50:24.756-07:00P.S. to John - I will need wait a few days before ...P.S. to John - I will need wait a few days before operating on the Coronete in case the seller or eBay require I ship it back.TonysVisionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12004608151032301174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1254463358376059327.post-20602435729172505382013-08-06T07:28:34.299-07:002013-08-06T07:28:34.299-07:00Erik, the box had "Fragile" written all ...Erik, the box had "Fragile" written all over it. I think that was the problem - obviously those are the boxes chosen when jack stands are needed.<br /><br />John, I'm glad there is a possibility that machine can be of use by donating some of its body parts. I'll take a look and see if i can figure out how to remove them. TonysVisionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12004608151032301174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1254463358376059327.post-28700284218569611082013-08-06T02:25:15.031-07:002013-08-06T02:25:15.031-07:00Bad luck Tony, we have all felt the frustration th...Bad luck Tony, we have all felt the frustration that you are now experiencing. I too received a SCM in similar shape, it was a manual portable but very similar damage. But out of the jaws of defeat we can sometimes snatch a small victory. I have a Coronet missing the drive belt, carriage release levers and the Margin Buttons, would you be able to help me?<br /><br />My name and address is as follows;<br />John Lavery<br />245 Wellington Bundock Drive,<br />Kooralbyn,<br />Queensland,<br />Australia. 4285<br />Please let me know if there are any charges involved.<br /><br />Best regards, John<br /><br />Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02138302382154651383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1254463358376059327.post-90045268169302566362013-08-06T00:33:55.921-07:002013-08-06T00:33:55.921-07:00Real shame about the Coronet. It actually makes me...Real shame about the Coronet. It actually makes me sad to see a nice machine destroyed like that. I know it comes down to bad packing, but what in the heck was the shipping company/postal service doing with that box? Did they use it as a jack stand for one of the trucks?Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15342814580471172993noreply@blogger.com