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Title: WC-44-SK Post by: Ken R on October 02, 2011, 12:18:24 pm I think I've posted something about this model in the past, but this one is apparently in pieces and may or may not work at this point. It being the "sqare" model rather than "rounded" model, what is the concensus on a reasonable offer for this machine? $100-200??? I may consider it since I might can get it really cheap. I know not as pretty as the Vendo 44, but still kinda neat. What's the collectibility of it and can parts still be obtained easy enough? Thanks!
Ken http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/clt/2603124755.html Title: Re: WC-44-SK Post by: davethebirdman on October 02, 2011, 12:20:43 pm These are great machines. I wish I'd never sold the one I had. Can be adapted to vend cans too. Title: Re: WC-44-SK Post by: collecture on October 02, 2011, 01:03:36 pm If you can get it for under $300, you are doing well. The coin mech is worth that! Parts can be tough to find, but it depends on what parts are missing. I believe the suppliers carry some parts for the machine and the 44 has some parts in common with other Westinghouse machines.
Title: Re: WC-44-SK Post by: Ken R on October 02, 2011, 01:10:48 pm If I can talk my wife into it, I might see if I can get it. I showed it to her and she didn't care for all the white in the Coke scheme. The one I'm looking at though is painted black, so would require a redo I suppose.
Title: Re: WC-44-SK Post by: MoonDawg on October 02, 2011, 03:39:46 pm Here is one east of Los Angeles.
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/atq/2615372437.html (http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/atq/2615372437.html) Title: Re: WC-44-SK Post by: collecture on October 02, 2011, 05:42:17 pm The one in LA has the original paint scheme
Title: Re: WC-44-SK Post by: Ken R on October 02, 2011, 08:34:34 pm It looks to be all original...the LA one that is. Is this machine embossed?? Just curious.
Title: Re: WC-44-SK Post by: cokecolaman on October 02, 2011, 10:38:54 pm I know it's a squaretop, but I wouldn't mind owning one of these...
Title: Re: WC-44-SK Post by: loman4ec on October 03, 2011, 07:57:46 am This is my favorite machine. I have always loved the W-44. Yes they are embossed and look great painted red and white.
Title: Re: WC-44-SK Post by: SIGNGUY on October 03, 2011, 09:31:41 am I just can't get myself to like these... I guess I like CURVES too much! :glare: :biggrin:
Title: Re: WC-44-SK Post by: RC kid on October 05, 2011, 07:05:11 pm I like curves! But the square tops can display well to. And they are a great first machine for a guy on a limited budget. My first three machines were CS-64s, and I loved them so much that when they did leave the house, they went to relatives. I still have visiting rights.
Title: Re: WC-44-SK Post by: MoonDawg on October 05, 2011, 08:05:13 pm The main problem I have with them is the depth is twice the width, so they look good from the front but stick out too far from the wall :darn:
Title: Re: WC-44-SK Post by: collecture on October 05, 2011, 08:12:04 pm The main problem I have with them is the depth is twice the width, so they look good from the front but stick out too far from the wall. I think you are thinking of the Cavalier 55...the W-44 is pretty square. 59.5"x18"x20.9375" Title: Re: WC-44-SK Post by: cokecolaman on October 05, 2011, 08:56:41 pm Needs curves...
Title: Re: WC-44-SK Post by: BrianS on October 05, 2011, 10:20:07 pm The main problem I have with them is the depth is twice the width, so they look good from the front but stick out too far from the wall :darn: My mother in law has the exact opposite problem. :biggrin: Wait - did I just say that out loud? Title: Re: WC-44-SK Post by: Creighton on October 06, 2011, 12:10:03 am Thanks for the laugh !!
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