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Title: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: SIGNGUY on August 30, 2011, 03:09:22 pm Hey Guys as I posted in another post, I am in the need of a few Vendo 81's.. yeah yeah I know they are harder to find, but I'm sure some have a few squirrelled away.
I'm willing to pay market value for them if complete and cooling , or even consider machines, that are not complete as i have some parts etc... I just have customers wanted machines restored and I've run out of inventory. Good problem to have, but the request jus keep on coming. I'll arrange all shipping and pay immediatley.. Thanks John signguy Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: vintage-air on August 30, 2011, 03:32:00 pm John, I've got a nice complete, original paint, white top 81D i could sell. I also have a working 81D that is missing coin mech only. I will sell one or both. Let me know if you're interested. I'll try to post a pic.
Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: cokecolaman on August 30, 2011, 04:14:34 pm I've got one (81d) ...it's complete and cools. Needs restored....but I'm a long way from you.let me know if you are interested.
Thanks Ron Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: SIGNGUY on August 30, 2011, 04:35:42 pm Thanks Guys, I replied to both of you on PM..
we can talk further in PM or just email photos and contact info to: john@Popmachineshop.com Thanks John Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: Kilroy on August 30, 2011, 05:01:26 pm So what's the going rate for an 81d?
Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: collecture on August 30, 2011, 06:35:14 pm So what's the going rate for an 81d? I paid a little over $1550 for mine last January. I've heard of them selling close to 2k recently. John is not the only restorer looking to fill customer requests as I've had inquiries. Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: Slider-Bob on August 30, 2011, 11:13:31 pm I recently just sold a mostly complete 81B to (name anonymous) for 2k. It was in nice, original condition and needed nothing except new paint, minor body work, new wiring, and a few parts (water coolection pan), etc.
He was happy to pay 2k for it, and assured me he would buy them all day long from me in that condition at that price if I stumbled on any more that I was willing to sell. He's in the restore business, and needs solid machines to restore/re-sell. I guess you can't restore/re-sell what you don't have to begin with.... Looks like the market is looking up for the 50's round tops... Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: vintage-air on August 31, 2011, 06:35:34 am I think prices in the low $2k's are long gone for a straight and complete 81 due to the restoration shows and the economy making a slow turn. I'm sure you can still find em' but they are far and few between theses days. I'm sure we will see higher prices in St. Charles this year as well so bring your briefcase full of dough. Most collectible markets are making a comeback and it's about time.
Here a both of my machines I have for sale. Both have working compressors and the white top is complete with its original key. The blue top :laugh: is missing 1 shelf and coin related items... changer, bezel, small parts, etc. If you are interested, I can deliver to St. Charles in Nov. for free. (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/bondovian/dbcaeffb.jpg)(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/bondovian/57a97d57.jpg)(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/bondovian/e88c5047.jpg)(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/bondovian/3619aa15.jpg)(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/bondovian/d4a34ed0.jpg)(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/bondovian/676a0fa4.jpg) Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: Kilroy on August 31, 2011, 07:04:32 am The market is still to beaten and unsure in my opinion. And the reality shows have done some good bringing back interest, but they also left a slew of people thiking they can retire on their run of the mill machine. Yeah, I see crazy prices on CL and Ebay, but maybe 1 in 100 or 200 items are actually getting that over the top dollar.
Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: cokemachinesandmore on August 31, 2011, 07:17:22 am Jeff what do you value each machine at?
Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: vintage-air on August 31, 2011, 07:20:32 am If anyone is Interested, please PM me and we can work out the details. Thanks!
Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: MoonDawg on August 31, 2011, 09:37:29 am The market for machines has definitely rebounded! I have sold twice as many machines this summer than I ever have in the last 18 years doing this. From comments made by customers I can honestly conclude that the TV shows are really creating a positive influence.
Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: SIGNGUY on August 31, 2011, 10:16:25 am I agree that there has been an upward swing, I've done more business this year as well than before and am booked into 2012 for restorations of customer machines, and fully complete restored machines.
I do however think the prices are not realistic... I've never paid more than 1500 for an unrestored machine,, ,yes I know if it's a nice original some wil pay more.. Like Jeff's nice original, probably wouldn't redo the paint on that one, just do a refurbishment,,, but I got customers wanting full restored machines, and to buy a nice original paint machine only to sandblast it all off is a waste of money in my opionion... I'm sure it might command that kind of money for someone wanting an original, but I'm looking for ones that need all new paint, need body work, and in the 1500 range... Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: vintage-air on August 31, 2011, 10:41:30 am John, I'll keep my eye out if I hear of any machines around your price.
(http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c283/bondovian/Picture20.png) Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: collecture on August 31, 2011, 12:57:26 pm :laugh: I see you edited your post Jeff - Did you get swamped with offers from people wanting to sell you a bunch of $3000 81D's? I was tempted! :biggrin:
Seriously, I bought my 81D machine less than 8 months ago for close to $1550. It was not in the paper or on CL or Ebay, but at an advertised public auction. Hammer price was $1300, but after you add in the taxes, fees and expenses... It is a solid machine that is complete & cools, but needs restoration. I paid $1900 (inc. shipping from IN to AZ) for my nice original 81A about 8 years ago. If I remember correctly, Rod of F-T stumbled across a $75 V-81B at Chicago last year. So deals can be found there! The market has rebounded somewhat, but not doubled! I too have noticed a spike in prices (probably due to the restoration shows), but I can't see $3000 for unrestored 81's anytime soon. There is a sucker born every minute and I think a few have shown up is all! Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: cokemachinesandmore on August 31, 2011, 01:34:56 pm the 81 D's are drying up just like the generics. I know a restorer that was trading nice 81 a and b's plus cash for 81 D's. sure there will always be deals out there, but are you going to be the lucky one that finds it. If you take the, "well I'll wait till the prices come down, you'll be the one saying darn i should of bought it when it was this much. I know of 2 big time restorer's that have been hoarding/buying up every 81 D they can get.
Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: Ltransam on August 31, 2011, 01:43:01 pm Wonder What the Prices will Be on Jacobs Pepsi 56 Light ups ???? Restored Or Unrestored ??? Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: cokemachinesandmore on August 31, 2011, 10:15:46 pm the last few jacobs 56 unrestored i have seen were between 3300-4000. i dont think i have ever seen one for less than 3300 thats complete
Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: Pat Pixley on August 31, 2011, 10:18:59 pm So Leonard Do you want me to post your Jacobs for sale :biggrin:
Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: Ltransam on August 31, 2011, 10:28:59 pm Dang !! Pat your Aways Wanting To Sell My Stuff .First the Delf Now the Jacobs . I thought You were in it for the Storage Charges .LOL :laugh: Or was that Storage Wars ???/ Thanks For You Reply COKEMACHINESANDMORE I got a Good Deal then Complete Cooling and in Good Hands (Pat's ) Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: cokemachinesandmore on October 15, 2011, 05:52:43 pm Hi Jeff why did you end the auction on the pepsi machine? is it stillavailable
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110753953148?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1361 Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: cokecolaman on October 15, 2011, 06:40:34 pm I was curious also...or did you change your mind about selling it? I have had more people try to buy my Pepsi 81 than any machine I own.
Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: msanborn on October 15, 2011, 08:06:03 pm I like the looks of the all blue pepsi 81's. I bet they look good cleaned up. Is it still available?
Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: Funtronics on October 15, 2011, 09:48:34 pm :needphotos:
the last few jacobs 56 unrestored i have seen were between 3300-4000. i dont think i have ever seen one for less than 3300 thats complete I just picked a Pepsi 56 for 1600. It is complete and in really nice shape.Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: cokecolaman on October 15, 2011, 10:04:38 pm Nice! What part of the country do most of those come from? I have never seen one around me.
Title: Re: Vendo 81's Wanted Post by: vintage-air on October 17, 2011, 01:42:50 pm i sold the pepsi 81 and coke 81 to a guy in cal. as a package deal. both with shipping was around $8k. they were both very nice machines with almost no dents or rust. i just bought 3 more 81's to take to st. charles next month to sell at the swap meet. hope to see you all there.
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