Vendo 83

[bubba]

Well, the machine that started my addiction has gotta go. I've been thinking about it for awhile, and I don't think I am ever going to do anything with it. I listed it on craigslist, but haven't heard a word, which I'm not surprised. I toyed with the idea about parting it out, but the machine is complete. I would really like to take the Pepsi sign off the front of it, but I don't think it would help my chances of selling it complete. If I part it out, there aren't too many parts I don't think that are worth listing individually. I'm looking for suggestions on how and where to get this machine out of my garage to make room for my new toy...
Here are some pics of the machine....

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/clt/145580579.html

[collecture]

Bubba,
Here is what I did with a V39. I took it completely apart and listed every single piece from it on eBay with a starting bid of 99 cents and No Reserve. List the bezels, coin mech, rejector, drum, compressor assembly, vend door, kickplate, door liner, main door - everything! List the other machines that an item might work in like the kickplate is the same as a V110 and a 6 case vertical. The compressor assembly would probably work in those models also. Make sure your eBay cross promotion is set up first and list it all in a short time span (3 hrs). It is not a real popular machine, but you might be surprised at the bids with NR on them. Be sure to have everything weighed so you can offer estimated shipping and add a small like $2 handling fee in case you need to buy a box to ship a part.
Anyway, that’s what I do and has worked for me so far.

[bubba]

Tom,
That sounds like a plan. I didn't think that there were many parts usable, but I guess I won't know until I try...

[bubba]

I got the V83 stripped down today to all the worthwhile parts I think. Can I get some opinions if the parts are worthwhile to list and also what other machines these parts may fit. If anyone wants anything before it hits ebay, let me know and I won't list them.

Bezels

Bottle Door

Bottle drum

Bottle wheel

cap catcher

[bubba]

Coin box

door lock

drum mount

inside panels

trim pieces

vending mechanism