buying a vendo 39 or v63?

[jenkine]

I am looking to replace my westinghouse multidrink machine which no longer works.  I have seen two nice machines for about $600 each - both working and original condition.  One is a vendo 39 all red and one is  vendo v63 (red, no woodgrain).  What is the better buy?  Should I continue my search for a cheaper machine?  Is the 39 not very practical because of the bottle limitation?  Thanks.

[VMC 81]

depends on what you will be doing with it, but for me I would get the 39 as it will always be worth more down the road.

[johnieG]

If you intended to actually use it, go with the V-63, because like you old machine, it will vend multiple flavors, making it the practical choice, V-39's only serve only 1 flavor, I wont pay $600 for a V-63 personally unless it was in #10 primo condition  buy it to enjoy it

[davethebirdman]

$600.00 is a bit steep for a V63 isn't it???

[SIGNGUY]

For collectablitiy purposes the Vendo 39 for sure is not a bad buy for 600
the V63 is way overpriced, but more practical. Offer 300 if it's nice.

[jenkine]

I don't buy many machines - in fact I have only bought one so it is hard to know exactly what they are worth....
I have not seen many or any v63s that run and look halfway decent for under $500 in the Nashville market.  I guess I just keep loooking and show up with cash money and an offer when one looks good.

I agree that the Vendo v39 if it is good shape looks like a decent buy for $600.

Thanks.

[mznb1u]

I can't add much to what has been said.  The 63 is more versatile for an everyday use machine but as has been pointed out--$600 is too high.  The V-39 would be a good investment if it is complete and running--probably worth more than that if you parted it out; but, I don't advocate chopping up good complete machines.

  Tim

[davethebirdman]

I would personally go for the 39... Get yourself a load of old bottles and just fill them from
the large bottles you can buy in the supermarkets.. That's what I do...

You are then drinking out of a bottle that's 50 yrs old too...

Dave