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« on: January 29, 2012, 09:50:32 pm »
Sorry but this is the only picture I have, is there any way to tell the general value of this machine at an auction. I have never bought a 44 so I would not know where to stop bidding.
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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2012, 08:41:56 pm »
Cant really say on value but they are very rare. I think they reproduced these machines as well so I would be careful. If its a real 44 and everything is there with good paint...my best guess would be somewhere in the 2,000 to 3,000 range. On a weekend auction higher then that.
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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2012, 08:51:23 pm »
Thanks for the info, when I get there to the auction I hope to see the inside so I can tell if it is all there.
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« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2012, 09:02:08 pm »
The 44 was once highly sought after.  The seem to have dropped in value recently.  Most seem to be missing the internals.   

I don't see it being more than $1000.00 even if it is all complete. 
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« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2012, 01:24:54 am »
44's have an appeal. Small and with a new build can rack good everyday machine. That one looks to have the crank handle which indicates the coin mech is there.

If no major dent/rust issues and complete I'd go to $800. Cooling and good original paint $1100.
If there is a preview to the auction and you can get better pics posted would be able to help further.

Highest I've ever seen for a 44 was $2200. It was a near mint example.

Let us know how it goes.
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« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2012, 04:24:23 pm »
Thanks , I was thinking about going as high as $800 to $1000 be cause it does look to need a total restoration.
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« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2012, 01:56:09 pm »
Wow they droped that much huh? I wouldnt give anymore then what I would have to put into it vs. value.
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« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2012, 01:47:15 am »
Well the machine went for $1300 and the auctioneer told every one it ran. I went over before the auction started and they had the coin door unlocked and I slid my fingers behind it and opened the latch ,the fan was running but the compressor was not, I hate it when people are lied to.
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« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2012, 11:07:14 am »
Could have been that the T-stat was turned off? Wouldn't they let you inspect it more thoroughly?
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« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2012, 02:12:45 pm »
Quote from: CoinOpCrazy on February 01, 2012, 01:56:09 pm
Wow they droped that much huh? I wouldnt give anymore then what I would have to put into it vs. value.

one of the smartest things said...

when you find a machine, and want to buy it,
don't pay more than what it's worth to you! personally,
someone got a bargin!
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