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Title: Stoner theater club Post by: cokecolaman on November 07, 2012, 07:17:03 pm I finally joined the club today...didn't get a great deal, but it was only 20 minutes from my house and it's the first time I've seen one for sale around me.
Title: Re: Stoner theater club Post by: MaineT on November 07, 2012, 07:18:15 pm Congrats!! And welcome!
Title: Re: Stoner theater club Post by: collecture on November 07, 2012, 08:29:50 pm I finally joined the club today...didn't get a great deal, but it was only 20 minutes from my house and it's the first time I've seen one for sale around me. Haven't joined the club yet, but a 20 minute drive can't be beat! Title: Re: Stoner theater club Post by: Slapshot42 on November 07, 2012, 08:32:55 pm Go buy a lottery ticket!!
Sweet!!! Title: Re: Stoner theater club Post by: Roadman on November 08, 2012, 07:28:53 am Congrats colaman, greatr pick - my favorite machine ! machine looks to be in good condition - do you plan to restore or keep original? How did you find it?
Title: Re: Stoner theater club Post by: mznb1u on November 08, 2012, 07:51:25 am Congrats! Looks to be a nice original survivor!
:drinking: Tim :drinking: Title: Re: Stoner theater club Post by: bcharlton on November 08, 2012, 08:08:35 am Congrats!! Restore it. The Stoner Theatre is one machine that should be restored no matter what the "original wood grain" condition is. They look great when they are done right. Maybe my nicest piece. That is my daughter standing next to it.
Just my .02 Title: Re: Stoner theater club Post by: cokecolaman on November 08, 2012, 09:41:02 am I found it on Craigslist....not sure if I'm going to restore or not. I'm going to clean it up first...but I think I'm leaning towards restoring it because the wood grain does nothing for me. What's the going restore rate?
Title: Re: Stoner theater club Post by: jbrumett on November 08, 2012, 11:08:31 am Welcome to the club!!!
Good solid machine you have there. Mine has a rusted out base and missing the clear bulbs in the light assemly and yours on the other hand looks to be complete. Nice snag....especially to find one on craigslist since they don't come up for sale that often. Look forward to seeing some pictures.....cleaned up or restored!!! Title: Re: Stoner theater club Post by: bcharlton on November 08, 2012, 02:54:41 pm Normally I would not recommend that you spend $5000 on anything except maybe a Craigslist original 1980s square corner soda machine (just kidding) but its different on a theatre. These are perhaps one of the nicest restored "classics' in our hobby. I did mine myself but Curtis helped me every step of the way. It was also almost 10 years ago.
I would spend the money (save if you have to) and do it right. You won't lose money on it if divorce, college tuition, or a crack cocaine habit take precedence and you really need to sell it. They are unique and beautiful when done right. Good luck with it. BC Title: Re: Stoner theater club Post by: mznb1u on November 08, 2012, 09:35:30 pm BC--beautiful daughter and a beautiful restoration on that Stoner Theater! I agree with spending the money to do this machine the right way because I think it is one that will always be sought after and they aren't making any new ones!
:drinking: Tim :drinking: Title: Re: Stoner theater club Post by: Hollywood80 on November 08, 2012, 09:38:01 pm Hi Ron...
I still check in now and then. Wonderful find. Good luck with it. Bob in LO Title: Re: Stoner theater club Post by: bcharlton on November 09, 2012, 08:38:01 am Thanks Tim,
BC Title: Re: Stoner theater club Post by: Roadman on November 09, 2012, 09:57:16 am Call Curtis, get it done right and perfect, you'll never look back.
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