Roger, thank you for answering. I was writing my post when you posted and did not notice you answered my question.
So, is that it? Because a typewriter has the SS Runes on a keyboard, that someone declared these were all SS typewriters? If that is the case, buyer beware.
So again we must ask the question, what makes a typewriter an SS typewriter and not just one of the normal typewriters delivered to Germany?
Mark, unless there is some legitimate way to validate a typewriter is an SS typewriter, just start looking at period typewriters until you find one with the runes, then buy it.
As to condition, I don't know about SS Typewriters, but my father still uses his original typewriter and he is 92 years young. Basically, unless someone has dropped it or hit it with a hammer, it will be in good condition. You will undoubtably have to replace the ribbon if you want to use it..
