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Title: Why can't this happen to me?..... Post by: Jacko1070 on May 22, 2012, 08:20:51 pm So a friend of mine has a rental property that was next door to a vending business and he knows their landlord very well. Long and short vending company gets raided by the police as they were apparently vending more than candy from their business. Landlord is pissed and just wants property out so he can rerent as soon as possible so he gives my buddy open run of the place. On top of two EM pins he was also able to grab these beauties...all original. Not sure if he wants to sell, but any ideas on fair market value is appreciated
Title: Re: Why can't this happen to me?..... Post by: Jacko1070 on May 22, 2012, 08:21:31 pm And one other............
Title: Re: Why can't this happen to me?..... Post by: MoonDawg on May 22, 2012, 08:27:31 pm They look awful big and heavy for a home use machine.
Title: Re: Why can't this happen to me?..... Post by: Eric on May 22, 2012, 09:10:50 pm Those are National machines... short about 5 feet tall... about a foot to the wall deep and about 3.5-4 feet wide if I
remember... I had 3.... weigh a ton!!! I would bet more than a Vendo 56.... not really big money... I paid 100-200 each I think for mine a few years back traded them off.... kinda wish I would have kept one as those were still around when I was a kid... I like the Candy one with the back etched Candy in the mirror... last of the 50s era for sure. Title: Re: Why can't this happen to me?..... Post by: Creighton on May 22, 2012, 09:12:04 pm Never know what might be stashed in the machines :-)
Creighton Title: Re: Why can't this happen to me?..... Post by: mznb1u on May 22, 2012, 09:14:18 pm Of the two, the Candy machine has more potential as it can vend a lot of different items including gum and mints. It has been mentioned on here by another member that the National Candy machine could be the next Stoner. I am not sure I would go that far but they are not bad looking machines--just very big compared to a Stoner.
The cigarette machine is basically a boat anchor unless you know a private club that still allows smoking that is looking for a machine. I have seen both of those machines sell regularly for $200 or less. You might be able to get more for the Candy if everything works but the size is the issue with both machines. Still not a bad haul for free! :drinking: Tim :drinking: Title: Re: Why can't this happen to me?..... Post by: rayg on May 22, 2012, 11:08:07 pm Check out this one on CL, I think the seller is a little high literal! He wants $1250 for a National Candy Machine. I almost brought one of these B4 I was educated by my fellow members of SMC! For that I'm grateful!
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/clt/2984157517.html Vintage candy machine national (Detroit) Date: 2012-05-07, 11:07AM EDT Reply to: zdvx8-2984157517@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?] Up for sale is a very nice vintage national candy machine. it has very minor rust on it. the mirroe is in good shape except for where the two way tape has pulled off the silvering.(common) all the plastic flippers are intact. it has all the original paper sticker inside from what i can tell and on the outside it still has the original union made tag.asking $1250. or best offer! Title: Re: Why can't this happen to me?..... Post by: Sodak Bob on May 23, 2012, 06:29:16 am I still have a National Candy machine - weighs a ton, but it seems to be indestructable and it gets a lot of use... Not a Stoner, but I remember them when I was a kid and I like them...I gave $50 for it in working condition...
Title: Re: Why can't this happen to me?..... Post by: Roadman on May 23, 2012, 09:10:15 am They look a little bit like a Stoner inside and outside but much wider
Title: Re: Why can't this happen to me?..... Post by: bcharlton on May 23, 2012, 09:15:12 am Don't like them. To "squatty" looking for me.
BC Title: Re: Why can't this happen to me?..... Post by: Kilroy on May 23, 2012, 10:10:25 am And honestly, I don't want to see myself in a mirror about to buy a candy bar. I may change my mind, and start exercising or go for a granola bar
Title: Re: Why can't this happen to me?..... Post by: mznb1u on May 23, 2012, 04:21:12 pm And honestly, I don't want to see myself in a mirror about to buy a candy bar. I may change my mind, and start exercising or go for a granola bar Jim--you kill me! :biggrin: 8) :laugh: :drinking: Tim :drinking: Title: Re: Why can't this happen to me?..... Post by: Larry on May 23, 2012, 06:05:28 pm What were the pins? I'd be more interested in them than the vending machines.
Title: Re: Why can't this happen to me?..... Post by: Ltransam on May 23, 2012, 09:28:23 pm Hello,Jacko1070 Hers how i Look at it If Its Free Its For ME !! I think you did GREAT !!! Title: Re: Why can't this happen to me?..... Post by: Jacko1070 on May 24, 2012, 07:52:58 am He hasn't pulled the pins from his storage space yet, so not sure what games they are. Anyway you cut it two machines and two pins for free.........albeit that they're ball busters.........not a bad deal at all
Title: Re: Why can't this happen to me?..... Post by: MaineT on May 24, 2012, 05:08:09 pm I wouldn't be turning them down at that price!
Title: Re: Why can't this happen to me?..... Post by: Basementgeek on June 04, 2012, 03:31:10 pm Hi:
I know this is a 10 day post, but the only reason for a 510 to weigh a lot is because somebody put weight, like bricks, in the bottom. Probably weight less than a Stoner. If I were looking for old candy machine that would vend for decent price, the 510 would be my choice. I like them, we a 4-5 still in service until early/mid 90's. They had been converted from sliding mechs to electronic mechs. I have 2 conversion mechs, but no 510 :( Gary |