Ideal 55

[Gumbo]

I've found a local Ideal 55 (generic) that is unrestored and very clean. The rack and the coin mech are there. He wants $400. Is this a good deal? Should I grab it? I don't need a project or need one, so I would try and turn it. 

[johnnyfizz]

I would say more like 300.00 would be a good deal. If you are buying for resale, as Frankie would say "That's not much meat left on the bone" To profit 100.00 you may have to sit with it for awhile until the right buyer comes along,buying it at his price.It's tough selling these days imo.
 I just bought a rough generic 55, but it's complete (rack,coin mech and cap catcher) for 100.00 

[Kilroy]

I'd pass. 've seen embossed Pepsi's complete with rack and coin mech for  250 - 300.
And if it's in good shape, i couldn't justify selling it for parts. 

[Pat Pixley]

$250  tops, sliders are starting to come out of the wood work

[cokemachinesandmore]

I agree seems like price is to high.

[Pat Pixley]

Good god I think I counted at least 8 or 10. Sliders on eBay. Like I said they are coming out of the wood work. So you have a open market for sliders.