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Title: vmc 44 Post by: cohammer on January 29, 2012, 09:50:32 pm Sorry but this is the only picture I have, is there any way to tell the general value of this machine at an auction. I have never bought a 44 so I would not know where to stop bidding.
Title: Re: vmc 44 Post by: CoinOpCrazy on January 30, 2012, 08:41:56 pm Cant really say on value but they are very rare. I think they reproduced these machines as well so I would be careful. If its a real 44 and everything is there with good paint...my best guess would be somewhere in the 2,000 to 3,000 range. On a weekend auction higher then that.
Title: Re: vmc 44 Post by: cohammer on January 30, 2012, 08:51:23 pm Thanks for the info, when I get there to the auction I hope to see the inside so I can tell if it is all there.
Title: Re: vmc 44 Post by: Marvin on January 30, 2012, 09:02:08 pm The 44 was once highly sought after. The seem to have dropped in value recently. Most seem to be missing the internals.
I don't see it being more than $1000.00 even if it is all complete. Title: Re: vmc 44 Post by: Creighton on January 31, 2012, 01:24:54 am 44's have an appeal. Small and with a new build can rack good everyday machine. That one looks to have the crank handle which indicates the coin mech is there.
If no major dent/rust issues and complete I'd go to $800. Cooling and good original paint $1100. If there is a preview to the auction and you can get better pics posted would be able to help further. Highest I've ever seen for a 44 was $2200. It was a near mint example. Let us know how it goes. Thanks! Creighton Title: Re: vmc 44 Post by: cohammer on January 31, 2012, 04:24:23 pm Thanks , I was thinking about going as high as $800 to $1000 be cause it does look to need a total restoration.
Title: Re: vmc 44 Post by: CoinOpCrazy on February 01, 2012, 01:56:09 pm Wow they droped that much huh? I wouldnt give anymore then what I would have to put into it vs. value.
Title: Re: vmc 44 Post by: cohammer on February 05, 2012, 01:47:15 am Well the machine went for $1300 and the auctioneer told every one it ran. I went over before the auction started and they had the coin door unlocked and I slid my fingers behind it and opened the latch ,the fan was running but the compressor was not, I hate it when people are lied to.
Title: Re: vmc 44 Post by: collecture on February 05, 2012, 11:07:14 am Could have been that the T-stat was turned off? Wouldn't they let you inspect it more thoroughly?
Title: Re: vmc 44 Post by: globalcompressors on February 05, 2012, 02:12:45 pm Wow they droped that much huh? I wouldnt give anymore then what I would have to put into it vs. value. one of the smartest things said... when you find a machine, and want to buy it, don't pay more than what it's worth to you! personally, someone got a bargin! Title: Re: vmc 44 Post by: cohammer on February 05, 2012, 05:53:03 pm I agree , it was worth about $1000 to me because it had to have a total go over and the guy who bought it said he was going to have some one do it for him. If you have it done right he will have a good bit in it when finished but it must be worth that to him.
Title: Re: vmc 44 Post by: globalcompressors on February 05, 2012, 06:15:38 pm Exactly!
I get the same question all the time. When we (repair and restoration guys) work on a machine, it doesn't matter whether it's from the 50's and a 44 or if it's from the 70's and it's a Cavalier 64. If we are the ones doing the work, the time and labor are the same, but the values of the machines...no comparison. So...what's it worth...to THAT customer? |