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« on: May 07, 2005, 04:53:58 am » |
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I thought about posting this on the auction topic but figured it'd be of more help here. Apparently Vintage Vending is auctioning restoration services on e-bay. I also thought to post here in hopes Eric (Global Compressors) sees this. Eric, you've got some interesting competition.
Has anyone used these guys before? I tried contacting them via e-mail five times looking for parts and never received a response so I'm somewhat negatively biased.
vintage vending services on ebay
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Eric "Joe Squid" Johnson
1955 Vendo 23 - awaiting restoration
1959 Westinghouse WC-44SK - awaiting parts
1967 Cavalier CS-64G - functional in house
1969 Vendo 63 - in restoration
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Jim
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« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2005, 07:57:53 am » |
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I think this is Antique Vending, not Vintage Vending...
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joesquid
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« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2005, 10:31:04 am » |
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Jim,
You're absolutely right. Obviously my literacy level drops significantly around 3:00am. 
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Eric "Joe Squid" Johnson
1955 Vendo 23 - awaiting restoration
1959 Westinghouse WC-44SK - awaiting parts
1967 Cavalier CS-64G - functional in house
1969 Vendo 63 - in restoration
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Skeleton Man
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« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2005, 08:08:28 pm » |
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| Quote (Jim @ May 07 2005,7:57) | | I think this is Antique Vending, not Vintage Vending... |
To ask a silly question.. what is the difference ? |
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Jim
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« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2005, 09:27:34 pm » |
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They are two completely different companies...
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« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2005, 11:47:57 pm » |
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Thanks.. I thought it was reffering to different era machines (e.g. 50's vs 70's, etc)
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« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2005, 11:09:25 am » |
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Eric,
I was comparing 3 different companies to do my machine. From everything on their (Antique Vending) website, I was prepared to take my machine down have have them redo it (I am in VA, they are in NC). I emailed my info and questions twice back around early Feb. and never heard one word back  '> . Not the best way to build a good reputation is it? So, I went with a second choice that I ended up being very happy with. I got my machine back just this last Sunday.
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Dan
Vendo 63 Stylestar (Restored)
Glascock Standard
Cornelius Slider (working on it)
USS Cavalier Pepsi, working original
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halehouse
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« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2005, 06:44:05 am » |
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Eric,
Just an update to say that I did hear back last night (May 9) from Antique Vending regarding an email I sent on Feb. 8.
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Dan
Vendo 63 Stylestar (Restored)
Glascock Standard
Cornelius Slider (working on it)
USS Cavalier Pepsi, working original
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joesquid
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« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2005, 07:10:11 am » |
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Hale,
How ironic. I just got an e-mail from them too. No apology or explanation as to why it took three months to respond (Pony Express was faster than this) and merely asked me if I had tried Steve Ebner with Funtronics. Antique Vending's website (which currently appears to be down) totes the company as having the largest collection of machines that they use as a reference to manufacture specialty parts in house.....and after my request for Vendo 80 door latch parts....I get an e-mail (after three months) asking me to check with Funtronics. Guess they don't have any Vendo 80s in their "collection".
Has anyone else (successfully) done business with this company?
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Eric "Joe Squid" Johnson
1955 Vendo 23 - awaiting restoration
1959 Westinghouse WC-44SK - awaiting parts
1967 Cavalier CS-64G - functional in house
1969 Vendo 63 - in restoration
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« Reply #9 on: August 02, 2005, 07:35:13 am » |
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Joe -
Last Friday I took the plunge and boxed up one of my spare WC-44SK compressor decks and sent it off to Antiquities Vending. I talked to Alan Huffman, the owner. He seemed liked a pretty cool guy and I have a good feeling about the whole process.
I found out exactly how much it would cost to send it UPS by making a few dozen phone calls....Basically, from Indiana to North Carolina, it cost me $28.61. As long as you keep the box under 49"H x 20"w x 20"L and under 70 lbs, you'll be ok. I got super lucky and met all of the dimensional rules and was 1/2 lb. under the 70 lb mark!
I'll keep everybody updated on how things go with this transaction. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
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