Vendo 110

[Ken R]

Here's a 110 that looks pretty good.  $600 though?  I'm thinking, if it runs well, between $400-500.  Thoughts?

http://houston.craigslist.org/atq/2607933801.html

[halehouse]

If it is complete, $600 doesn't seem bad. Here is a recent thread on one that Brasskey started:

http://soda-machines.com/discussions/index.php/topic,13674.0.html

[Ken R]

thx.  I remember that thread now.  sorry for the repeat.  Thanks again!

[MoonDawg]

       Yes, jump on that one......because it doesn't need to be restored.

[Ken R]

I'm working on it.  Unfortunately, they didn't leave a number, so having to wait on email contact.  I'm still going to offer $400 and hope to meet halfway between Austin and Houston.  It's not for me though, it's for a friend of mine that's been wanting one.  Will see how it goes!!!  Thanks guys!

[RC kid]

Good luck!

[rayg]

nice original !

[Ken R]

Unfortunately, they never emailed me or called...   I guess they either sold it or didn't want to sell it.  Either way, doesn't look like I'll be able to get my hands on it.

[RC kid]

Keep trying, the same thing happened to me on a Juke Box purchase three weeks ago. No response to my multiple calls, I thought all was lost, then that weekend the owner called me. I now own a Juke Box. Maybe the seller is out of town and hopefully he'll get home this weekend, see his messages, and call you.

Good luck

[Ken R]

Good idea.  Thanks.

[BrianS]

Ken,

I agree with RC.  I went back to a seller a month after he first listed a couple machines.  Found out he had not really pursued selling them but still needed to.  He was much more interested in negotiating a price rather than relisting the machines and starting from scratch.  I got what I thought was a pretty good deal.  In the pic you posted, it looks like that 110 is in a store room with a pile of dirty clothes, a broken lamp, and one old shoe.  In other words, its not the focal point of their rec room so I doubt they have a ton of emotional attachment to it.  Possibly just looking to clear out some space and make some money at the same time.  A little patience up front and some follow up shortly thereafter and you might find yourself with a new machine.  So don't give up and good luck!

[Slapshot42]

I think $400 $600.00 is a fair price. I bought a Vendo -110 in June for $500.00.

If they do get back to you and able go look at it I would make sure to check to make sure the door isn't sagging to bad.  They have a tendency since the doors have wood doors.  I had read of one remedy on here was to shim the hinges with a couple of washers?  That may help.

I got very lucky mine was owned by the same owner for 34 years.  And before that it spent it's life indoors and a fire station in the greater Seattle area.



Good Luck..

[Ken R]

Thanks.  If I can just get ahold of them I can find out those bits of information prior to driving 3 hrs to purchase...unless they want to give it to me for a steal sight unseen.  I'll keep you guys posted on how it turns out!