Hermès (Paillard) · 1932–late 1950s

Hermes 2000

Name: Hermes 2000
Brand: Hermès (Paillard)
Availability: InStock

Typical used$320–$420

Portable1940sSwitzerland

The Hermes 2000 was Paillard's first Hermes portable, introduced in 1932, three years before the Baby, and it stayed in the range until the 3000 replaced it at the end of the 1950s. It is a full-size portable with Hermes' engineered touch control and its margin system, and collectors who have used one routinely rank it among the best-typing portables of its era. There are several generations: early 1930s machines (often with the 2000 in red), late-1930s and 1940s bodies, and postwar machines. Postwar bodies are the practical buy; prewar ones nearly always need the platen re-covered and parts are harder to match. Colours run from black through greens and greys. On eBay in late 2026, eight 2000s were listed at roughly $320–420 delivered, including a serviced one with its case for about $388.

Specifications

Brand: Hermès (Paillard)
Type: Portable
Era: 1940s
Years produced: 1932–late 1950s
Country of manufacture: Switzerland
Carriage width: Full-size portable carriage (takes letter/A4 paper)
Pitch options: Pica, Elite
Ribbon spool: Group 1 universal
Typical asking price (eBay, Oct 1, 2026): $320 – $420

Buying guide

Which one to buy

From Oct 1, 2026 listings

Eight Hermes 2000s are listed, most at $320–420 delivered. The serviced machine with a case at about $388 is the one to beat, because the 2000's segment lubricant hardens with age and a specialist clean runs $100 or more on top of any unserviced price. Postwar bodies are the practical buy; prewar ones often need the platen re-covered. Check layout too: the cheapest is Spanish. Red flags: two sellers show zero feedback or no feedback at all, and one cased machine puts $100 of its $470 total on shipping. Budget buyers can try the $299 Swiss machine; everyone else should take the serviced one.

Listed now: 8
For parts: 0
Typical ask: $320–$420
Full range: $225–$589

Delivered prices include shipping as eBay quoted it to a US address on Oct 1, 2026. Many sellers charge by distance, so your total may differ — eBay shows your exact total before you buy.

Snapshot

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Used
- ★ Cheapest
HERMES 2000 TYPEWRITER PICA FONT. SPANISH. SWIS PAILLARD 1948. SERIAL
$299.00delivered
$299.00 · free shipping
Buy It Now$299.00
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Good buy
Cheapest at $299 shipped: a 1948 machine with pica type and a Spanish keyboard layout.
Seller: typing1973
100% positive
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Serviced
- ★ Best value
- ★ Best for beginners
- ★ Easiest to get working
Serviced Hermes 2000 Typewriter with Case
$388.27est. delivered
$350.00 + $38.27 shipping
Buy It Now$350.00
Offers accepted
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Good buy
Serviced, with case, about $388 delivered from a 100% seller; the safest buy here.
Seller: macekdesigns
100% positive from 178 ratings
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Used
- ★ Collector's pick
1957 Hermes 2000 Swiss Typewriter • Gray & Seafoam • Tested w/Emerald
$632.95est. delivered
$589.00 + $43.95 shipping
Buy It Now$589.00
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Good buy
Tested by a typewriter specialist, gray and seafoam paint, about $633 delivered.
Seller: typewritermechanic
100% positive from 117 ratings
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Used
Vintage Hermes 2000 Typewriter Complete Original With Case. Swiss Pail
$470.00est. delivered
$370.00 + $100.00 shipping
Buy It Now$370.00
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Our take
Listed as complete and original with the case, about $470 delivered, but $100 of that is shipping.
Seller: familystore77
100% positive from 159 ratings
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Used
- ⚠ Check the seller
Hermes 2000 Portable Typewriter dark green orriginal with box
$300.00delivered
$300.00 · free shipping
Buy It Now$300.00
Offers accepted
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Seller has zero feedback. Pay only through eBay checkout.
Seller: ja-720488
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Used
- ⚠ Check the seller
Hermes 2000 Portable Typewriter Seafoam Green 1958 Case Vintage
$400.70est. delivered
$329.00 + $71.70 shipping
Buy It Now$329.00
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What eBay condition grades actually mean

Manual typewriters here are 50–80 years old; the same condition badge means different things at that age than on a 2-year-old electronic. Use this as a translation key when you read listings.

New
New / new-old-stock
Vanishingly rare on a manual typewriter — most surviving units are 50+ years old. A "new" listing here usually means a late-production unit (e.g. a 1990s Olivetti Lettera 32 still sealed in factory packaging) or a seller misusing the badge. Verify the listing photos show the original packaging and factory ribbon spool; treat the price premium with skepticism unless those check out.
Refurbished
Refurbished / serviced
The body has been through a CLA (clean / lubricate / adjust) by a typewriter specialist — segment re-lubed, platen tested or re-covered, draw band re-tensioned, type slugs cleaned, key linkages freed. Expect a $100–250 premium over an unserviced "used" equivalent; the listing should name the shop (Gramercy, Cambridge, WordsAreWinged, etc.) or include a service receipt. Highest-confidence buy for a writer who wants to type the day it arrives.
Used
Used — tested / working
The realistic ceiling for most listings. Body types, carriage returns, escapement advances, shift works, ribbon advances. Cosmetic wear is normal. Look for "tested with fresh ribbon" (best), "tested — types all letters" (fine), plus a stated return window — anything short of that drifts toward "for parts." Platen rubber often still hardened on a "used — tested" body; budget $150–250 for a re-cover if you plan to type long-form on it.
For parts
For parts / not working
Sold as-is with no functional guarantee. Common project-typewriter failure modes: hardened platen, gummed segment (sticky keys), broken draw band, missing case, broken bell, dirty type slugs. Buy only to harvest components for another body, donate to a tech for spares, or accept the gamble of a $100–300 specialist CLA on top. The cheapest path to a typing body is almost always a "used — tested" listing, not "for parts" plus a service bill.

Accessories on Amazon

The ribbon, brush, platen fluid, and oil a body off eBay almost never ships with. The ribbon link is matched to Group 1 universal — the wrong spool is the easiest way to lose a typewriter purchase on the consumable.

Ribbon — Group 1 universal (most postwar portables)
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Type slug cleaner brush
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Platen rejuvenation fluid
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Light machine oil (segment + rails)
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Replacement rubber feet
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Common issues to check before buying

Old lubricant hardens in the segment and typebars, giving sluggish or sticking keys; a specialist clean typically costs $100 or more. Prewar machines almost always have a hard platen and dried feed rollers, so budget for a re-cover if you will type regularly. Check the case: wooden and leatherette cases of this age split at the hinges and latches. Ask for a typed sample to confirm the typeface and that the escapement spaces evenly.

Notes on sources

Sources give 1932 (oz.Typewriter) and the mid-1930s for its introduction; the 3000 superseded it from 1958. Production years are approximate spans compiled from collector references (the Typewriter Database, oz.Typewriter, Ted Munk's and Richard Polt's typewriter pages). Individual machines are dated by serial number: look the serial up on the Typewriter Database's serial-number page for this brand rather than trusting a seller's stated year.