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December 2023 by Virginia K.
If you are looking for a manual typewriter or need a repair, this is the place to go. Mr. Shulze is knowledgeable, skilled, patient, kind, and trustworthy. His store is like a typewriter museum, and he is full of interesting information. I had not imagined how much fun I would have looking for a manual typewriter for my granddaughter. There is a plethora of choices, Mr. Shulze gives good advice, and his prices are very reasonable.
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October 2023 by Jonathan M.
So I'll admit, I didn't really know much about typewriters before coming here. I didn't even want to buy one. I needed to rent one just for an art project at a gallery. But the older gentleman inside eased me into different typewriters, understood my budget and my purpose, and sold me a typewriter not only under my budget but in EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION! I never thought I'd buy a typewriter in 2023. Looks like I'm coming back for my second and third soon! Thank you for helping me out!
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June 2023 by Thelma P.
Bought a typewriter and dropped off another. Couldn't be happier with my purchase or my service. Great guys, very colorful and fun.
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September 2022 by Mosa K.
In our corporate world, Rees Electronics is a rare blend of high craftsmanship and excellent personal service. Helmut, the owner spent over an hour with me pulling out different styles and brands of typewriters from the ceiling stacked shelves. The place is crammed full. He patiently explained the differences and nuances of each model and let me type on every one as long as I wanted. He patiently answered all of my questions until I settled on a wonderful typewriter in my price range. Then, two weeks later I was given two beat up and frozen typewriters each over 100 years old. Helmut clearly wrote out work orders and pricing which I agreed to. He got each fully working and spruced up in the time frame he had set. A note on Yelp reviews: be wary of a negative review that includes a positive note about a competitor. Regardless, These old machines require someone who knows what they are doing. In dealing with Mr. Schultz, I feel he is a skilled, honest and decent man with a wonderful store.
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February 2022 by Matt M.
Such a great experience at Rees. I wanted to surprise my wife with a vintage typewriter for her birthday and looked through many different websites. Rees had the cleanest website that was actually up to date. I was even shown some other models that were similar, just for comparison. Actually, the model I ended up buying was not the exact one that I originally wanted - it was better! Custom black paint on the body of the Olympia SM9 (instead of the default white) was definitely the deciding factor. It's been decades since I've used a typewriter and was happy for the walkthrough as well as allowing a recording I could refer to later. Got a case and a new ribbon too! No pressure to buy anything, which I always appreciate. Now my wife loves it and uses it often - and it works great! So smooth, and the keys don't stick. All the levers work smoothly and it's great knowing that excellent service is just a phone call away if we have any questions.
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December 2021 by Marc J.
Without a doubt, this is the most unprofessional experience I have ever encountered with any business of any kind. I am flabbergasted by the positive reviews. It pains me to leave a negative comment for a niche business, but that being said, I cannot emphasize enough that this place should be avoided. In short: if you're looking for someone to botch a simple job, charge you $134.80 for the privilege, and then call you a "f*cking creep" when you have the audacity to question the workmanship, this is where you'd go. Alternatively, if you're looking for a friendly and great technician, just go see Ruben at US Office Machine Company and save yourself the trouble. If you want the details of my encounter with Rees Electronics, keep reading (it's lengthy). Or you can just look at the photos I've provided and decide for yourself. The story: I bought a typewriter in good working condition on eBay ($150) to give to my father as a Christmas gift. Before I gifted it, I wanted to have it spruced up by an expert so I brought it to Rees Electronics. In addition to whatever light maintenance the typewriter needed, there was a broken-off piece in the rear of the typewriter that occurred in transit to me. When I dropped the typewriter off with the store, I gave very specific instructions: replace ribbon, tune up as needed, if the crack is something you can repair, great, but if not, please leave it alone and I'll fiddle with it myself. I provided the broken pieces to the shop (how else could he do the repair?) and showed the man who took in my typewriter exactly where the pieces were when detailing my instructions (they were taped to the interior of the case). Now apparently, the broken pieces were never discovered by the technician/owner, but he decided to take a crack at it anyway. When whatever he was attempting failed, he covered it up with black gaffer tape. My heart sank when I saw the typewriter. How can I give this as a gift? Looking under the tape at home, I was appalled to discover that not only did he exacerbate the problem, but now the issue can't be resolved because the broken pieces no longer fit due to the excess of epoxy (or whatever he used) that's bubbling out onto the plastic. And to add insult to injury, he put his business sticker on the typewriter. Who puts their business sticker on someone else's typewriter? As if botching a simple job and then overcharging me for it weren't bad enough, I called the business the following day and *politely* asked for a refund (seriously, I started off the phone call very respectfully ... it definitely didn't end that way though). When I explained why I was requesting a refund (irreversible damage), the owner *immediately* became agitated and began yelling, "Are you accusing me of bad workmanship?!" He then began a tirade, yelling at me about his educational background and technical degrees and how it's impossible for him to do bad work. Still calm at this point, I replied, "Sir, I think your ego is getting in the way. I'm not attacking you, I would just like a refund, please." Funnily, he actually concurred about the ego part, but then continued the histrionics and ultimately refused the refund. His excuse for the work was that he never received the broken pieces. If he didn't have the parts, why did he attempt the repair? I then had to explain again that when dropping my typewriter off, I gave very clear instructions that included showing the store operator the broken pieces and where they were located. Obviously, there's more than one level of incompetence in this shop and the message didn't get through. The argument then escalated and we both began yelling and cursing at each other. He ended the phone call by calling me a "f*cking creep" (his exact words) and then hung up on me. This type of encounter has never happened to me before (hence the review) and has left me perplexed how this business is still operating and receiving glowing reviews. What I've sta
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November 2021 by Spencer N.
Excellent service and at a good price, considering they are one of the only remaining typewriter sales/services spots left in LA!
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September 2021 by T H.
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. I bought a used typewriter for my 9-year-old son. On budget, extremely informative, knows literally more about typewriters than you knew there was to know. The shop is a phenomena and worth a visit if you like vintage things.
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August 2021 by Tess M.
"The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog." Stay with me Yelpers, that might make a modicum of sense in a bit, or not. Rewind 1969. Do the math Yelpers I could be your grandma, although I'd prefer to be your auntie. "I highly suggest you enroll in the typing class prior to graduation." "With all due respect, sir, I'm college bound not the secretarial pool at the local grain elevator." (A comment I repent for often in the wee hours when I can't sleep reviewing my, oh so many transgressions.) "Well, with the 'quality' of your handwriting, professors will most likely suggest you go home and never apply for secretarial work. Just take the class " "In all fairness, sir, I'm an art major. Why would I have to know how to type?" "Oh, I don't know, I'm just a high school counselor who can type a transcript of this conversation for your file..." "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog." So I sat in the class, not allowed to look at the IBM keyboard, my fingers, only stare at the cardboard keyboard facsimile posted high above all the work stations. There was music to help us increase our speed. I typed that sentence that uses ALL 26 letters of the alphabet over and over and over again: "the quick brauw fox kumped over teh lazy god." To this day, grateful for my computer minus that horrid IBM return lever, I'm still a three finger, minus little finger plus thumb typist who can type 40+ words a minute, so there! I believe Hemingway only used the two-finger/hunt & peck method which might have had something to do with alcohol. Long story, my story short, here's my Radio Generation hubby's story. Rees Electronics & Office Products to the rescue. Minor repair quickly remedied; like next day. Fair price. Mini tutorial. Bought more compatible ribbon and correction tape for his Brother typewriter. Happy hubby typing "The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog." but most likely his memoir. Unusual for LA, parking is easy!
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August 2021 by C O.
These guys are great!! They will even work on home office equip. They repaired my SnapScan in a few days. They also repair old typewriters or pretty much anything you can think of. The office is upstairs in an old building, and it's filled with amazing ok'd typewriters! Plus, they are sooo nice! Highly recommend!!
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July 2021 by Sherry W.
You won't find more typewriters anywhere! The owner knows his stuff. I bought my seven-year-old grandson an electric typewriter and went ahead a got myself a manual typewriter also. Great merchandise and great help and knowledge!
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February 2021 by Doug Z.
An amazing experience for anyone interested in vintage typewriters. The number and variety that Helmut has in the back area of the shop is incredible. Helmut is also so knowledgeable. Highly recommend a visit if you're in LA. Worth the trip.
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February 2021 by Dinora S.
This little shop is tucked away and easy to overlook if you aren't actively searching for it. Inside, it is very tiny and crowed with typewriters- but that is not to be confused with messy. Despite the (probably hundreds) of them, helmut knew his inventory and exactly where everything was. I felt very welcomed by Helmut. He is very knowledgeable across all brands of typewriters, and was very happy and patient to answer any questions I had. I ended up taking home a tan smith corona super silent. One thing worth noting- after some use, i noticed one sticky key and inspected my corona thoroughly and flipped it over to discover- a dusty typewriter. BUT that wasn't a problem at all for me. I've had typewriters before and experience cleaning them. If that's something you might not be able to do, I'd advise asking helmut about typewriter cleaning fees or thoroughly inspecting before buying. Over all, I am very pleased! The shop and it's owner has a lot of heart. I am ecstatic with my purchase and will definitely be returning soon!
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January 2021 by Veronica L.
I recommend this place 100%. The service was great. This is a very small shop with a huge HEART!!!! The owner answers the phone, makes the appointment and greats you with a smile I took a very old typewriter with no case. He walked me through the process, told me how much it was going to be. Found me a case and left the typewriter like New!!! I am so happy I found him.
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October 2020 by Holly B.
The owner was very nice and fixed a chewed through cord on my air purifier for a very reasonable piece. His shop is filled with vintage typewriters which was pretty cool. If you want a typewriter, this is the place to go!
