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Title: Another Dugrenier Cig machine on ebay
Post by: Sodak Bob on August 17, 2008, 02:12:25 pm
Has anyone looked at the Dugrenier machine on ebay - # 140258618032  I like the clock on the mirror and after Larry's post showing what one of these can look like - I am tempted. Not too far away - but my wife says she will shoot me....


Title: Re: Another Dugrenier Cig machine on ebay
Post by: Larry on August 17, 2008, 04:27:29 pm
Yep, I saw that and I am debating on buying it depending on how my sale goes.  I don't think the wifes going to like it.  Usually, I will tell her after the fact.  I wonder if it was originally silver?


Title: Re: Another Dugrenier Cig machine on ebay
Post by: GreginNM on August 17, 2008, 04:53:41 pm
I don't think it was silver originally.  If you look at the pictures inside the lower storage cabinet and the close up of the nameplate, it was bronze colored.  That would look good!!


Title: Re: Another Dugrenier Cig machine on ebay
Post by: Jim on August 17, 2008, 07:09:49 pm
Remember this Larry...

It only takes a couple of weeks for forgiveness, but a lifetime for permission!

I hope you can swing the purchase!
These are very cool machines ! ! !


Title: Re: Another Dugrenier Cig machine on ebay
Post by: mznb1u on August 17, 2008, 08:01:23 pm
I picked up a penny scale from a guy today who's family has been in the vending business for more than 40 years.  I was talking to him about the Dugrenier machine on E-Bay.  His caution was that they were finicky machines and that parts are not readily available.  He did not dispute that they are great looking machines but he said if you are looking for a machine to vend cigarettes or candy cigarettes he would suggest a National.

Personally, I love the looks of that Dugrenier and the clock really sets it apart from any cigarette machine I have ever seen!  :wow:  As a display machine I could not think of a better looking unit.  That being said, the "war department" has reigned the budget with respect to new machines! :down:


Title: Re: Another Dugrenier Cig machine on ebay
Post by: Larry on August 20, 2008, 06:33:22 am
I have to pass on the cigarette machine.  I already have my national and although the Dugrenier is an awsome machine, I leave it for the next guy.


Title: Re: Another Dugrenier Cig machine on ebay
Post by: Sodak Bob on August 20, 2008, 06:51:22 am
Yes, I too am going to pass on this.  Someday I will own one, but for now I have a couple of other irons in the fire...Nice machine...