You guys are getting me in trouble

[bubba]

OK.. you guys got me hooked on this stuff already, and I am looking everywhere I go for something to jump out at me. In our warehouse, I found 2 machines in decent shape... a
Cavalier USS-8-64  - SN 279954
Vendo V/VF63/7

 Both I believe to be working... The Cavalier works for sure as we just unplugged it a year or 2 ago cause we didn't want to stock it anymore. The Vendo has been sitting for more than 12 years. I'll try to get some pics shortly. I like the style of my 83 better, but these are kinda cool too. Are these something I should load into my truck and find more room in the garage for? (my wife is going to be soo happy '>)

[MoonDawg]

Quote (bubba @ Dec. 07 2005,12:01)

I found 2 machines in decent shape... a Cavalier USS-8-64  - SN 279954 Vendo V/VF63/          Are these something I should load into my truck and find more room in the garage for?

Yes, you could trade these two small machines for a lot of 83's.

[Jim]

Bubba,

Those machines aren't doing anyone any good at work...
Bring them home!
And lastly, you'll soon find out that there will never be enough room!

[bubba]

I'm gonna have to plan this for a time when the wife is out for awhile. I may end up putting padding on top and calling that my bed! Now I am really kicking myself. As a kid, I used to collect beer bottles and soda bottles. Over the years, making room for more toys, most of my collection is gone.... So I think my new years resolution is to never throw away anything ever again!

Is there anyway to date these machines with the serial number? I saw the Vendo63 was made for almost 30years? Does the age matter or is it just the model that is important?

Have you looked at the soda-machines section?  It has a listing by manufacture, then various models from the manufacture.  Tries to show a picture, or at least an image, and gives some starting specs.  A place to start, then some of the people here will flesh it out with what they know.  Very helpful group.  Welcome aboard.

[Lulu]

You might as well start making plans for a "soda shed".  The garage won't hold them all. . . You are starting to show signs of "the symptoms".

[Eric]

You're hooked! Check out the photo gallery and some of the collections
and when your wife thinks you have too much stuff have her check this guy out up North - www.falvocollectables.com - I look at this stuff as an investment also.
Most here would agree... I've never lost money on this stuff...
Anytime I get in a bind... I sell a few things the wifes happy then I buy something better.

Yeah with those machines you're gonna need signs, bottles, a couple candy machines, a gas pump, a few clocks and a dispenser or two... You're just getting started... It's all good!

Eric

[Kevin C]

Bubba  

Welcome!

I bought my first machine last October & I currently have 6 machines. Plus I have sold two  machines to friends. The key is when the boss gets upset put one up for sale. Note I said put one up for sale but that does not mean it will sell.

Now the V-63 you have what are your plans for it? Can or bottle?

Kevin

[bubba]

I actually talked with the boss last night about converting the garage into a game room We have a 2 car thats too small for todays cars, so it is just a graveyard right now. I have 3 quads, an old sled, a few older tv's and other misc stuff. We are expecting snow tonite and I am still trying to figure out how to get the sled close to the door. So if I add a garage to the house, and convert the existing one to a game room, then all will fit. Its just the $'s stopping me right now.

As far as the 63--- Its probably going to be cans for the time being. I think thats the last thing that was in it. Also, by doing that, it justifies the "What the #### do we need these machines for" question '>

[jasmine64]

Vendo 63's are great to start with and learn on.

Easy acces to everything. Not alot to take apart and put back together.