Machine type and value

I have an older soda machine and I have no clue what it is or its value.  I need some expert advice.  I will attach Picture of it.

[johnieG]

Your cameras resolution is set to low, but it looks like a
mid 60's Vendo V56/ with a can conversion rack, as you can see it still has the bottle opener, (as opposed to a can opener) converted it holds 49- 12oz. cans , worth (buy the book) in good condition, aprox. $500, but I can see that your machines lightup sign is blank, this will reduce the selling price.
so I'd say (in my opinion) between ~$250-$400.00. so what are you looking for in the way of advice???

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I could send the better pics that I took of my machine.  Please email addresses to jpcerv@aol.com and I will send.  

thanks
Jeff

[johnieG]

Here this should clear things up a bit!

[MoonDawg]

Nicest 56 I have seen. Painted and working should bring $800 + if you replace the Coca Cola letters in the sign.                                                                                     The fact that the vending rack dispenses cans is great.
Cans are easily available in any flavor, and much cheaper.

[John in NC]

IMHO, $800 is way too generous. This has had a pretty poor "restoration" done to it. It's fairly obvious by the silver spraypaint inside, compressor compartment. orange peel (rough) red paint, and the kitchen cabinet handle on the bottle door. I would place it's value more around the $150-$250 range.

[John in NC]

Ebay will tell. Your reserve is too high....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws....y=13734

John,

What should my reserve be?  

Jeff

[johnieG]

Well  the best way to answer that question is... what is the least you'd take for it, '>
and correct me if I'm wrong but in reply to John in NC, I believe his/it's  paint is actually a red-metalflake, but due to the flash/glare looks a little rough , perhaps  Jeff can clarifiy
and jeff you can modify/lower your reserve if theres at least 12 hours remaining, you can confirm this by clicking on your Ebay auction, & look at the upper right section, there is a link.

Well I got $305.00 for it.  And truth be told I would take 305.00 for it.  

Oddly enough there is a Vendo 56 on ebay with a buy it now at a $1000.  Why is that one worth so much???

Vendo 56

[johnieG]

Well....It's an original condition machine, the Dr Pepper lightup
makes it rather attractive, & a nice alternative to "Coke" machines, granted it's a little garish with the extra decals on the front, like a old car's people love to see a custom, chopped, Tubed fat whelled hot rodded 57' Chevy, but will usally wanting to but an original car instead. it's just a matter of personel taste. in the long haul the original machine will hold its value better than the customized one.

Ok I relisted it.  With a lower reserve. In fact, no reserve.  But, I did add a buy it now.

Also is there a way for me to get rid of the first picture I uploaded?  THe very low quality one?

Check it out

Vendo 56

[MoonDawg]

Jeff convinced me I had to buy it, so I did. Here's why.
I own an auto related buisness and did soda machines as a hobby. When I got a retail location I started selling out of the showroom.  I usally keep a few restored sliders, 33's and Vendo 81's.
       When a customer walks in for the first time, they always make a bee-line for the 81. They love it, but are shocked at the price.
       I tell them I have another machine that works exactly the same way, drop in a coin and choose your soda from behind the glass door. And--- instead of $6000.00 it's $600.  You should see their eyes pop open !   "Really, is it here?" they ask. Yes.
"Wow can we see it?"  Sure!
       I point accross the room to a square corner machine and their faces drop. Sticker shock resolved.     '>        Glen

Glen,

Congrats You will love the machine.  I just looked up the Vendo 81. Now thats a sweet machine.  

When you get a chance let me know how we are shipping this to Sunny CA from Snowy Buffalo.

Thanks again
Jeff

[MoonDawg]

Jeff shipped this machine from Buffalo on Thursday, I picked it up Monday in Los Angeles, Forward Air. Fast shipping.
      Since it was shipped terminal to terminal, rather than door to door the freight will be about $100.00, not bad.
      The paint job on the exterior was awesome. I say "was" because when I asked my sign-maker for suggestions on designing the graphics, he became obsessed and bought it.
      His shop is next to mine, and makes neon as well. He plans to relace the blank sign with neon , add custom decals and pinstriping.  I will post a picture when he's done.  
      Special thanx to Jeff and the rest of this group!   Glen

[MoonDawg]

The above post was in conclusion to a previous discussion, I don't know what happened to the rest of it.

Glen,

Glad all went well.  I would say enjoy the machine but I looks like its too late for that.  

Jeff

[Jim]

And Glen,

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Hopefully helpful...

What is the most valuable coke machine fully restored?  Just curious.

Jeff

[joesquid]

Quote (MoonDawg @ Feb. 11 2004,9:22)

Jeff shipped this machine from Buffalo on Thursday, I picked it up Monday in Los Angeles, Forward Air. Fast shipping.       Since it was shipped terminal to terminal, rather than door to door the freight will be about $100.00, not bad.

How did you manage to get that kind of quote?  I try going frrom terminal-to terminal from Columbus to Pensacola and get on-line quotes around $400 from Forward Air.  What are you doing to get such a low quote?
Enquiring minds want to know!