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« on: May 03, 2013, 10:16:26 pm »

What is a ballpark spread for a full profesional restoration starting with a unrestored complete machine. I mean everything wiring,paint the works. I understand it can be only a educated guess without seeing the machine in person but I just need an idea of cost.  I have the opportunity to buy a profesionally restored machine for 4200.00. I posted in another thread looking for a value of my popperette in its current condition and didn't get a single value. I would assume that's because of the recent thread about the vendo 83. I wouldn't of been offended like the other guy I just need help with my debate. I figured I'd ask the question another way since I couldn't get a value. I want to see if its going to be cheaper to restore mine or buy the other.
 My original cost of machine + restoration= X   or I buy   5 year old restoration machine 4200.00      Restoration cost will help me do the math and help me decide what to do. Thanks
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« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2013, 05:15:36 am »

From what I've read here on the value of these machines $4200.00 doesn't sound out of line depending on the restoration. You might want to contact Signguy directly since he restores these or he might weigh in later.
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« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2013, 08:08:23 am »

I haven't commented  on value because I have no experience with popperettes. But yeah, I agree with Ken, if I were looking, and it is a grade 1 restoration, 4200 isn't out of line
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« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2013, 09:06:59 am »

hhhalso check with Brian Beeson who not only restores/sells popperettes. He also supplies parts for the popperette. vco restoration
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« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2013, 10:51:33 am »

I have seen machines like yours with stand sell for anywhere between $1800-$2300. The stand makes the machine. Restored, I have seen them go for $2800+. All depends on how good of job and how much someone wants to pay to have a restored one.
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« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2013, 11:03:19 pm »

Thanks for the input guys. I will check with them and decide what to do.
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1890 Fletcher, 1940 Fischman Fountains
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