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I am taking the week off to get the house a little organized.  Got a lot done today--slept until noon and have been goofing off the rest of the day.  :tounge: In any event, I am going to be taking an inventory of a lot of items in the house including my machine collection and related items and will be starting a CL virtual garage sale later this week.  I will post pictures of what I will be selling that is vending machine related on here before I post to CL in case any members are interested.

As a pre-emptive strike, I will make fun of my own ads because I may be using "as seen on Pickers", "like the one Rick Restored" and "restored they are selling for $XXXX"!  I figure, if you can't beat em, join 'em!  I have bought quite a few machines over the last few years and have come to the realization that I can't afford to restore them all so I might as well take advantage of the friendly market.

Off the top of my head, I will likely be selling 1 or 2 Stoner candy machines and a generic Canada Dry VMC 110.  And perhaps 1 or 2 more but I have not made up my mind.

PM me if you are interested and I will shoot you some pictures.  What does not sell here or on CL will go to the show in Fowlerville this spring or maybe even Chicago.

 :drinking: Tim :drinking:

     Got any 81's?  :tounge:   :biggrin:

Can't have a garage sale if you don't have a card table and a moving blanket  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 We will have to talk about the VMC 110  :smile:

 and glad you did not forget Fowlerville :smile:

THE VMC 110 IS SOLD!  If something changes, I will modify this post!

Okay, I finally got the pictures taken and have convinved myself of what I am going to sell--I like all of the machines so it was a tough decision.  I have received several inquiries via PM from members so I am trying to take them in the order received.  If you are interested in a particular machine, let me know via PM.

Thanks and here they are!

Canada Dry VMC 110 generic.  The machine is complete with all shelves and bezels.  I have not fired it up since I acquired it because the wiring is bad so I don’t know if it cools.  The main door and cabinet have a couple of dents that should bump out easily and the interior of the cabinet is in good shape without a lot of visible rust.  This was an inside machine according to the seller so that is probably why the interior is in good shape.  CL price for this machine is $700 but the SMC member price is $600.  It is worth at least that much in parts but I think it is a crime to part out a complete vintage machine.

This machine is in the back of the garage on a dolly so I will try to get more pictures posted in the next day or so.

Tim

THE STONER 180 FRESH CANDY IS SOLD and on its way to the Lansing area!  Pat--I gave him your name in case he wants to get it restored.

Machine two:

Stoner 180 (Fresh Candy) with Gum Wheel circa 1953 according to the SN.  This is the green one in the pictures.  It is complete with a change giving coin mechanism.  You will note that it also has the cover for the candy deliver tray—I have looked at a lot of Stoners and I have not seen this part on too many.  The plastics are in good condition and the body of the machine is pretty straight with a few dents that should bump easily.  It has a change giver mech as well.  CL price is $600, SMC Member $500.

 :drinking: Tim :drinking:

A few more of machine two.

Machine three:

Early Stoner Theater (verified with Curtis).  I am torn about letting this one go because it is such a beautiful machine as it stands but I acquired the more recognizable Stoner Theater and don’t see me getting to this one anytime soon.  This is a complete early model Stoner Theater which includes the optional light over the mirror.  Wood grain paint job that even Pat Pixley would like!  The machine is complete with coin mech and the body is in good shape.  The story on this machine is that it came out of a theater in Detroit.  The seller said his sister bought it at an estate sale at one of the Indian Village mansions in Detroit with plans to restore it.  From that point on it basically sat in storage.  The machine opens like a clam shell with the top of the front going up and the bottom going down.  CL Price for this machine is going to be $700, SMC Member price is $600.

a few more of machine three:

Last Machine:

Stoner 180 (later model with half square chrome mirror trim) with Gum/Mint Wheel circa 1956 according to the SN.  This is the cream colored machine in the pictures.  The machine is complete with good plastics.  Missing the coin mech but it would have had the change giving type as the coin tube is still there.  The machine has a pretty straight cabinet except for some metal damage around the lock.  It would appear that some moron used a hammer and screwdriver to pop the lock.  I would think a good body man would be able to fix this without too much work.  CL price for this machine is $250 and SMC Member price is $175.

One more of machine 4

The War Department just notified me that she might want to keep the Old Stoner Theater--go figure.  I will discuss it with her and get back to you.  Sorry for the confusion.

 :drinking: Tim :drinking:

All of your prices are more than fair... I would buy every machine from you if I was closer....they all sell for almost double that around me.

Can you ship? I'd buy the Stoner for $175.00 plus shipping. If the shipping charges aren't to high.

RC,

I am willing to work with your shipper.  I can probably round up a pallet to strap that machine to as long as you will cover the cost of the straps.  I have only shipped one machine and I had to drop it off at the terminal.  Unfortunately, I do not have the vehicle that I used at that time so the shipper would have to pick up at my location.  I believe the going rate is in the $300 range to ship a machine.

Check into shippers and let me know.

Happy New Year!

 :drinking: Tim :drinking:

Yeah, might not be worth all the effort. If only you were closer.

I agree, very fair prices on all machines.

If they don't sell here, put the Stoners on Ebay.  I noticed lately that they seem to be getting crazy money for them.

I bet if you start them out low (even at your SMC asking price) they will go for alot more.

Hey ,Tim

Did You Get My PM ??

Leonard

As noted previously, the VMC 110 is sold to another member.  The jury is still out on the Old Stoner Theater.  To those SMC members who inquired about that machine, I will keep you posted.

I am going to place the other two Stoners on CL tomorrow (no fair making fun of my ad!) unless there is an SMC Member interested.  PM me and let me know.

Thanks!

 :drinking: Tim :drinking:

  Thanks !!!!!

Thanks Tim ! ! !
Good luck with your ebay sale ! ! !

The Canada Dry VMC 110 is on it's way back to Canada with Ed (bonovox).  I can't wait to see it when he is done restoring it.

 :drinking: Tim :drinking:

Can I get the old Stoner Theater to come to my house...?  :hopefull:

The hammertone green stoner 180 is sold leaving only the cream colored later model 180 for sale.  Still on CL and got a call today.

 :drinking: Tim :drinking:

Keep the old Stoner Theatre because when I post pictures of the one I'm finishing up, your wife will kill you for getting rid of it. You guys/girls wont beleave your eyes when you see this one! No stone left un-turned. This will be the best Stoner to date I have done.....Top Shelf!

This is the sleeper in the Stoner family, because most have never seen one.

The last of the machines--the later model stoner with the square mirror was sold this evening!

 :drinking: Tim :drinking:

Always nice to make your goal! Way to go Tim! Now take that money and replenish!  :biggrin: