VMC 81 Generic - Selling

[Jared]

I like it as is, good luck

[Slider-Bob]

I agree Larry,, I've asked that same question.. if your going to make a fantasy machine, who cares if it's a VMC generic, or a Coke 81D or even a 81b model.. Heck it's FANTASY... so who cares.. I have often thought of taking an 81a and making a fantasy machine out of it... I'ts MY fantasy anyways right? ??

but to each their own...

One thing to consider is a generic 81 is a VMC. And an 81a, b or d is a vendo. So if you cut up one of those, you wouldn't have the VMC bezel or lower VMC decal.

[mygoose101]

Yes for sure, the VMC is more desired on a 81. I would even go as far as saying the generic has passed the Pepsi 81 as far as value.

[Larry]

Unless your a scammer and try to pass off a machine as an original, I don't see the point.  I agree with John.  It's my fantasy, Vendo is fine. 

[Larry]

Yes for sure, the VMC is more desired on a 81. I would even go as far as saying the generic has passed the Pepsi 81 as far as value.

Maybe a DR. Pepper. 

[Jim]

I see both sides, but would lean in favor of utilizing a generic VMC since these machines were used for off brands whereas the Vendo 81 was always dedicated to being a Coca-Cola machine.  As John stated, "it's my fantasy", so use what you have available in keeping the project in your budget and above all have fun ! ! !

[SIGNGUY]

I see both sides, but would lean in favor of utilizing a generic VMC since these machines were used for off brands whereas the Vendo 81 was always dedicated to being a Coca-Cola machine.  As John stated, "it's my fantasy", so use what you have available in keeping the project in your budget and above all have fun ! ! !

Yep agreed Jim... 

[Larry]

I remember when that first Orange Crush came out, was it a fantasy, or was it a rare breed?  I think its time to start the elusive Vendo Kayo or Yohoo machine, lol.

Has anyone ever figured out how many different brand generics were made?

[Eric]

Maybe VMC made and sold generics to the companies and it was up to the company to brand them.. There are a lot of porcelain signs similar to the Dr Pepper one...
some probably made by the same company... also a few metal signs that bow out maybe made to cover embossing on machines?... Most of these I've never seen
on a machine but would be cool to see an 81 done up in one of these small brands. Also a lot of decals out there and decals would have been cheaper than
having the signs made...

[66GTO]

I decided to broaden the net, item is now up on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/182735527195?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649