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« Reply #30 on: November 15, 2007, 03:11:44 pm » |
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cjohnson
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« Reply #31 on: November 15, 2007, 04:51:39 pm » |
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Thanks for looking - but yes, it is a bit too far for me to go. I will keep my eyes peeled... and of course, thanks to you all for doing the same! |
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cjohnson
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« Reply #32 on: November 16, 2007, 04:42:11 pm » |
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Hi everyone - again!
I am still on the hunt and found this posting on my local craigslist...
"this is an older coke machine, i do not know what year it is from. it did work, it has a bad switch or relay, it hasn't been turned on and has been sitting in this corner for a long time. it is in good shape and with a little knowledge and TLC it will come right back to life. runs on standard 120v outlet
purchaser is responsible for pick up."
he is selling it for $100. but i am worried it won't run and i will end up giving my husband a junker...
any thoughts??
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« Reply #33 on: November 16, 2007, 04:44:56 pm » |
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I also found this that someone is selling for $70.00 locally. it is a 1940's coke ice chest. i assume it doesn't hold the bottles, per se... it just is an ice chest with the coke logo on the outside, right?
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MoonDawg
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« Reply #34 on: November 16, 2007, 05:20:10 pm » |
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We enjoy your questions. The machine you found is a can
vending machine. Cans are stacked in different columns. After
a coin is accepted a button is pushed and a motor is activated
in one of the 6 stacks. Way too much electronics for a first machine.
The other machines you were referred to were simple.
Deposit coin, open selection door and pull out a bottle and
another bottle will roll down the shelf to take it's place.
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« Reply #35 on: November 16, 2007, 06:02:05 pm » |
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I agree, those are very heavy and can be complicated if you have vending problems. You are going about this in the right way, a 56 or 64 will show up and will be a great first machine for your husband. On the other item that coke ice cooler is not to bad a buy, if you want one, I bet if you offered the person 40 or 50 bucks you would own the ice chest.
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« Reply #36 on: November 16, 2007, 08:18:07 pm » |
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The six-pack carrier and 6 embossed bottles are worth more
than that big ol' picnic cooler. Hold off, it's no real bargain at any
price.
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« Reply #38 on: November 17, 2007, 10:46:44 pm » |
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Nice Vendo 63. I think that is a great move. It is missing the coin mechanism but we can walk you through the steps to wire a free vend switch (easy) and then you don't have to bother with coins. It needs a new lock but that is under $10. The Vendo 63 is somewhat more collectible than the Vendo 56 due to it having more chrome and being flashier. It will hold it's value and will actually be a good investment for the long run. Go for it.
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« Reply #39 on: November 18, 2007, 09:11:02 am » |
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Good looking machine, you will be surprised what a little soap, water and wax can do for one of these...
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