So when you run out of reasonable space for more typewriters, you start to think about typewriter adjacent collectibles. Enter the typewriter ribbon tins. Small, cheap, and very cool designs. If you’re into typewriters, or vintage advertising, these are great little collectibles. Easily available on eBay. I usually buy a multi-tin lot. This means I rarely spent more than $2-4 a tin. Around my area, they can be $8-18 each at an antique store. Now I have about 75 tins. Here’s my collection, sorted by manufacturer brand (not typewriter model they’re for).
Type Bar (Smith-Corona)
Underwood
Remtico (Remington Typewriter Co)
Value Roytype (Royal Typewriter Co)
Carters
Kee-Lox
Webster
Columbia Ribbon & Carbon Mfg Co
Panama (Panama-Beaver)
Write
American
Miller Line
Codo
M&M
Old Town
The Rest – Single Ribbon Tins
On The Porch 