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« on: October 31, 2009, 10:38:23 am » |
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I picked up this complete 81D about an hours drive from me. I sent Tom the coin changer mech to clean up and work his magic, but the rest is complete and it runs and cools. The guy was set at $1300 and I bit, so far I am happy with it. How did I do  |
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Bob
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« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2009, 11:02:35 am » |
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I have always wanted a Vendo 81, but none ever seem to turn up for sale around me. $1300.00 sounds fair. At least to me. I always figure in the fact that you were able to pick it up yourself. This justifies spending a little more than what most would consider reasonable. A great deal gets fairly expensive when you start adding in shipping charges. And it goes real sour when the machine shows up not as advertised. So a little more for a machine close by is worth it in the long run. Also, I don't think $1300.00 is too much either, at least not for a machine as nice as yours appears to be.
Congrats!
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« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2009, 11:14:50 am » |
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You are on a roll Bob. What a year you are having
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Matt
RC VMC - 81 Orignal
Vendo V-56 Two Tone Round Top ~~ Currently in use
Seeburg 100 G Jukebox ~~ Restored
Minit Pop Popcorn Machine ~~ Restored
Cavalier 55-D ~~ Restored
Rockola 1426 ~~ Orignal--- For Sale
Chicago Coin Band Box ~~~ Restored
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« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2009, 11:48:39 am » |
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I would jump at that around here (Northwest)...I usually can't touch one for under $2000 and it's usually at $3500 FIRM when I find them...and usually not as nice as the one you have pictured.
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VMC Coke 88 (nice original)
VMC Pepsi 81
VMC Orange Crush 81
VMC Squirt 81
VMC Dr. Pepper 81
VMC RC 81
VMC 7up 81 st
Vendo 44 original
Jacobs 56 Pepsi
Cavalier 33
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Creighton
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« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2009, 01:06:59 pm » |
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Great score!! That is a very nice orginal.
Creighton
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Cameron
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« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2009, 11:11:35 pm » |
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I've been searching everywhere for a good deal on a Coke 81D to go with my Pepsi VMC 81. I'm trying to stay at $1,500 or below. You found a great machine at a very reasonable price. Congratulations  |
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Cameron
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« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2009, 08:54:48 am » |
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If that is an origianl paint job, which it appears to be, I'd say you did well.. Clean originals don't come up too often.. dont restore it ,there are plenty of junk ones around to restore.. keep the originals, original in my opionion..
Like Matt said.. wow you are on a roll !!
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Sodak Bob
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« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2009, 08:01:15 pm » |
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John, I agree and this machine will stay original. There are plenty of scuffs and scrapes - the flash hides a lot of sins, but it is in very good shape and once Tom does his thing, it will be up and running. Thanks for the posts......
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Bob
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Jim
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« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2009, 08:55:27 pm » |
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Very nice original for the money!
And as previously stated, keep it original!
Perhaps a little elbow grease and detailing and this baby will look fantastic ! ! !
Congrats on this purchase!
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« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2009, 12:18:47 am » |
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looks nice, that original patina is a nice look
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VMC 81 Pepsi
VMC 27 7Up on a pipe stand
Vendo 56
Seeburg VL 200
AMI 200
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