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« on: October 23, 2012, 12:07:06 pm » |
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Hey guys, I'm still looking for my first machine. I was looking at 60's machines, but my wife likes the older ones better which is fine with me. This one has popped up very close to me. Any opinions on shape and appropriate price are welcome. http://toledo.craigslist.org/atq/3282618196.htmlAlso, does anyone know if these can vend the plastic Coke bottles? The aperture looks big enough to me; hoping for someone with actual knowledge though.  Thanks! |
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« Last Edit: October 23, 2012, 03:21:30 pm by johnieG »
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SIGNGUY
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« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2012, 12:36:32 pm » |
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Welcome to the site and yes your right the Vendo 81 is going to be the best machine to start with (in my opinion) if your looking for a vintage soda machine.
As far as the price.. I'd say he is pretty high on his asking.. although it's a pretty nice looking original with some issues... this one may be able to be cleaned up a bit and left as is with some elbow grease.. there is no REAL Major issues with it and after cleaned up could pass the "living room test"... meaning would you put it in your living room or is it so bad you need to get it restored.
if your looking for a machine that you know you want to get restored and have it shiney like a new penny, then this one is priced way too high for that.. you could find ones in worse conditions for 1500-2000 on average..
as far as your bottle question.. it all depends on the diameter of bottle your looking to vend... yes there are some "skinny" plastic bottles the vend, I think they are the 16 oz once ones... but basically if it fits through the vend mechanism it'll work for you!
hope this helps.
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msanborn
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« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2012, 07:05:06 pm » |
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I agree with Signguy on value, plenty of nice ones around for less money, just need to be patient.
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Vendo 81
Vendo 39
Pepsi VMC 81
Ideal Slider
Glasco Slider
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Marvin
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« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2012, 07:39:33 pm » |
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I have been getting these 12oz plastic bottles to put in my 81. I think the 16oz bottles will fit. I just have not tried any yet.
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mygoose101
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« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2012, 08:02:11 pm » |
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I wouldn't give up on this machine just yet, you may not be as far away from a deal as you think.
First for your 1st machine it wouldn't be fair to the rest of us that your 1st machine would be a Vendo 81 but we'll get over that and you'd be forgiven in time.
A nice 81 which this appears to be will sell for $2,500 or more all day long on e-bay plus for that price buyers would cover shipping of about say $400. That's $2,900. If this machine is close to you and you can get it lower then his $3,500 asking price then you are there.
I know you are not buying it to resell but the easiest machine to sell is a unrestored Vendo 81, no question.
I would pursue it for sure but for that price everything would have to work and would need to look as good in person as the pictures. The only thing that I would change for sure in the 10 cent foil decal. It's slanted which looks funny and that little changes the look to the machine but it's a easy $4 fix.
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Vendo 81A Original
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Vendo 81D Restored
Vendo 56 Restored
VMC Pepsi 81 Restoredx2
Cavalier 72
Ideal Embossed Coke Slider
Stoner Theater Restored
Stoner Theater w/Gum Wheel Restored
Stoner Jr. Restored
Seeburg V200 Jukebox Restored
Seeburg 100C
Seeburg 100R
Seeburg 100W
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cokecolaman
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« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2012, 08:05:14 pm » |
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With all the rust on the bottom of the tub liner, I would be concerned about belt line rust.
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VMC Coke 88 (nice original)
VMC Pepsi 81
VMC Orange Crush 81
VMC Squirt 81
VMC Dr. Pepper 81
VMC RC 81
VMC 7up 81 st
Vendo 44 original
Jacobs 56 Pepsi
Cavalier 33
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MoonDawg
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« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2012, 08:21:15 pm » |
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Thermostat and junction box have been replaced, neither of which look original.
One of the latches for the coin door is missing so the locking bar may be missing as well. Rust looks minimal to me.
I think $2500.00 is a fair price
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Glen
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cokecolaman
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« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2012, 08:34:26 pm » |
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I also think $2500 is a fair price.
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VMC Coke 88 (nice original)
VMC Pepsi 81
VMC Orange Crush 81
VMC Squirt 81
VMC Dr. Pepper 81
VMC RC 81
VMC 7up 81 st
Vendo 44 original
Jacobs 56 Pepsi
Cavalier 33
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Slapshot42
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« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2012, 11:58:50 pm » |
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I have found persistence paid off for me. The first 81 I looked at was priced at 2500. 11 months later of back and forth e mails asking the seller if it was still available I bought it for 1100.
Be up front give them a fair offer, stick to a price you can afford. You may be surprised what happens. The holiday season is right around the corner you never know when the seller may needs some extra cash.
Jared
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SIGNGUY
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« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2012, 08:51:19 am » |
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Yes persistance can pay off and like I stated.. if your going to leave it as is, and just clean it up, 2500 would be fair.
granted we all want to get them cheap, as it's just human nature..
I picked up this one recently for $500! but for obviousl reasons..
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MaineT
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« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2012, 09:07:43 am » |
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Yes persistance can pay off and like I stated.. if your going to leave it as is, and just clean it up, 2500 would be fair.
granted we all want to get them cheap, as it's just human nature..
I picked up this one recently for $500! but for obviousl reasons..
Score!! that's the $1500 one here in New England!!! |
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Tim
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Slapshot42
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« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2012, 10:35:37 am » |
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Deal of the century John!
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