Not Totally Obsolete

The clearance rack at Staples consists almost entirely of typewriter ribbons. I looked for one that fits the one we have, to no avail.

We rarely use a typewriter--a Brother model stored in the back of a closet--but when it's needed it's really needed to fill out the odd government or commercial form.

The difference between "never use" and "rarely use" is a chasm, turning trash into treasure.