50's candy machine

[shellynne]

Found this candy machine in Oregon.  Looks like it's in fantastic shape, but I have no clue as to value.

There's also this one that really intrigues me.  Any idea of the value of this mint vending machine?

Oh, this vending stuff is truly an addition.  Did I mention that I also have two gumball machines?

Shelly

[davethebirdman]

I would be very happy to give him $250.00 for his Candy Machine. It does look in great shape.

[dr galaga]

The first machine is pretty neat, not as collectible as a Stoner, but probably worth the $250.
The second machine is a Four-Way Selective Mint Dispenser by National Dispenser Company.  It is pre 1939 and the Silent Salesmen Too price guide (10 years old) puts it's value at $150.
Have pics of your gumball machines?

[shellynne]

Well ... looks like I might be expanding my collection!  Especially the mint machine!  Oh, that's a cool little thing.

My two gumball machines aren't spectacular ... well, I don't think.  One was inherited from my ex - I think it's an 80s reproduction of a 50's model ... '>  The one I bought is a Kandy King, two product vend, that has four glass plates, as opposed to the two that I usually see on ebay.  And, I have the key!  That one is really cool!  I'll try to take some pics of it later.

And, it looks like I need to go book shopping .... Darn.

[Eric]

There are a couple good little pocket books one for soda machines and another for gumball machines.
Would love to see the Kandy King... That's one I'm hunting...

[shellynne]

OK, Eric ...  Here are some photos of my Kandy King.

No, the $65 is not what I paid ... I paid less.

[shellynne]

And, two more pics.

One side has rusted a bit; probably didn't like the Boston Baked Beans I had in it ....

[Skeleton Man]

That's a pretty cool looking machine.. clean too !

[shellynne]

It is a really nice machine ... with one little problem.  It pre-chews the food for you.  I have no clue how the mechanism works, so I haven't even touched it since I bought it - and that was about 20 years ago.  I found it in a charity gift shop for $40, I think.

Well, I bought the Dugrenier for $200.  Oy.  I will have NO garage left.  Unless, I get rid of a cabinet or two.  Cabinets?  We don't need no stinking cabinets!  Especially when there are really cool vending machines to be had!

That thing is 64" tall, 36" wide and 14" deep.  Wow.  (Cool!)

[Creighton]

Nice machine and well bought, congrats!!!
Creighton

[Eric]

Sweet little Kandy King machine..... just a little elbo grease and she'll be like new.
$40?!!?... I wish I could find them like that!

[shellynne]

Eric, I have no clue as to where to PUT the elbow grease!  I know very little about soda machines (learning more every day!) and NOTHING about other types of vending machines.

ANY advice would be much appreciated.  I have been toying with pouring VERY HOT water through the mechanisms to really clean them out - my thought is that the water would evaporate very quickly.  And as both of the side vend ....  What do you think?

And, is it OK to use car wax on them?  The paint is in really good original condition, but it's a little dull.  What else?'>?

Thanks in advance!  And, remember, it was $40 about 20 years ago.  That would make it not quite such a good investment, considering inflation and the like ....  '>

Shelly

[davethebirdman]

Yep

Well done on buying that Candy Machine. I have now put three coin mechs through a dishwasher and on each occasion they have come out just fine. You might want to consider doing that with yours.

[collecture]

Shelly,
If you can separate the mech from the rest of the machine, then the boiling water should work fine for cleaning out all the gunk - maybe a couple of pours! I am sure though that there were a couple of spots that need a little grease or oil - nothing in the coin path though. Have you searched for a manual for it?

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It is a really nice machine ... with one little problem.  It pre-chews the food for you.

Reminds me of a joke - yeah another!
An old woman sitting behind the bus driver keeps handing him peanuts as he drives down the road. After about four or five handfuls, the driver turns around and says "Lady - why do you keep handing me peanuts?" She say "My teeth can't handle them - they're too hard." The driver looks questionably at her and says "Then why do you buy them?"
She says "Oh, I just like the chocolate on the outside!"

[bubba]

ROFL@ Tom  '>

[shellynne]

OK, I loved the joke!  I'll have to pass that one on!

I would love to look for a manual for this little beauty, but I have no clue what I have.  There is absolutely no model number ... nothing other than the Kandy King logo on the front.

You know, the oil might cure the "pre-chewed" part.  What kind should I use?

Shelly

[bubba]

Quote (shellynne @ Aug. 13 2006,9:36)

OK, I loved the joke!  I'll have to pass that one on! I would love to look for a manual for this little beauty, but I have no clue what I have.  There is absolutely no model number ... nothing other than the Kandy King logo on the front. You know, the oil might cure the "pre-chewed" part.  What kind should I use? Shelly

Olive oil???

[collecture]

You can get a food safe oil at most commercial kitchen supply stores if you think it will be in contact with anything dispensed; otherwise, a high grade no drip rifle oil or white lithium grease in some cases.

[shellynne]

Well, I am just irritated.  The guy sold it out from under me yesterday.  I wonder what happened to ethics?