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« on: August 30, 2011, 03:09:22 pm »

Hey Guys as I posted in another post, I am in the need of a few Vendo 81's.. yeah yeah I know they are harder to find, but I'm sure some have a few squirrelled away.
I'm willing to pay market value for them if complete and cooling , or even consider machines, that are not complete as i have some parts etc...

I just have customers wanted machines restored and I've run out of inventory. Good problem to have, but the request jus keep on coming.

I'll arrange all shipping and pay immediatley..

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« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2011, 03:32:00 pm »

John, I've got a nice complete, original paint, white top 81D i could sell. I also have a working 81D that is missing coin mech only. I will sell one or both. Let me know if you're interested. I'll try to post a pic.
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« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2011, 04:14:34 pm »

I've got one (81d) ...it's complete and cools. Needs restored....but I'm a long way from you.let me know if you are interested.

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« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2011, 04:35:42 pm »

Thanks Guys,  I replied to both of you on PM..
we can talk further in PM or just email photos and contact info to:
john@Popmachineshop.com
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« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2011, 05:01:26 pm »

So what's the going rate for an 81d? 
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« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2011, 06:35:14 pm »

So what's the going rate for an 81d? 

I paid a little over $1550 for mine last January. I've heard of them selling close to 2k recently. John is not the only restorer looking to fill customer requests as I've had inquiries.
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« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2011, 11:13:31 pm »

I recently just sold a mostly complete 81B to (name anonymous) for 2k.  It was in nice, original condition and needed nothing except new paint, minor body work, new wiring, and a few parts (water coolection pan), etc.

He was happy to pay 2k for it, and assured me he would buy them all day long from me in that condition at that price if I stumbled on any more that I was willing to sell. He's in the restore business, and needs solid machines to restore/re-sell.  I guess you can't restore/re-sell what you don't have to begin with....

Looks like the market is looking up for the 50's round tops...
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« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2011, 06:35:34 am »

I think prices in the low $2k's are long gone for a straight and complete 81 due to the restoration shows and the economy making a slow turn. I'm sure you can still find em' but they are far and few between theses days. I'm sure we will see higher prices in St. Charles this year as well so bring your briefcase full of dough. Most collectible markets are making a comeback and it's about time.

Here a both of my machines I have for sale. Both have working compressors and the white top is complete with its original key. The blue top  laugh is missing 1 shelf and coin related items... changer, bezel, small parts, etc. If you are interested, I can deliver to St. Charles in Nov. for free.

 
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« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2011, 07:04:32 am »

The market is still to  beaten and unsure in my opinion. And the reality shows have done some good bringing back interest, but they also left a slew of people thiking they can retire on their  run of the mill  machine. Yeah, I see  crazy prices  on CL and Ebay, but maybe 1 in 100 or 200 items are actually getting that over the top dollar.
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« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2011, 07:17:22 am »

Jeff what do you value each machine at?
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