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Title: Vintage 5 Cent Candy Machine Post by: ClassicCokeLover on September 20, 2013, 07:26:43 am I am looking at some 5 cent candy machines that are floor models that look like they might be from the 30's. They stand about 6 feet tall, maybe less, and have a mirror. National is one brand and another is U-Select or U-Vend.
Anybody have any of these type machines? Title: Re: Vintage 5 Cent Candy Machine Post by: davethebirdman on September 20, 2013, 11:15:38 am Both National & U Select are mentioned all the time on this forum. If you do a search you will find a wealth of information. I currently have 2 x U Selects and 2 x Nationals. Dave Title: Re: Vintage 5 Cent Candy Machine Post by: Jim on September 20, 2013, 05:22:52 pm :needphotos:
Can you provide photos of the models...? Title: Re: Vintage 5 Cent Candy Machine Post by: ClassicCokeLover on September 20, 2013, 07:33:29 pm Sorry, no pics. Both have a small round/oval mirror face height with an art deco style. Ballpark value for machines of this age?
Title: Re: Vintage 5 Cent Candy Machine Post by: Jim on September 20, 2013, 07:41:15 pm Pictured is a U-Needa Candy machine that has some of the features you describe.
As far as a value without seeing what you have, I'll base my price range on the model pictured... My estimation would be between $300 - $600 Title: Re: Vintage 5 Cent Candy Machine Post by: ClassicCokeLover on September 20, 2013, 08:43:14 pm Shot fired, and DIRECT HIT!
That's the machine. Original unrestored condition. Next question, parts? OK, now stop laughing. What is the age of this machine? Title: Re: Vintage 5 Cent Candy Machine Post by: Jim on September 20, 2013, 08:58:35 pm Parts will be difficult to locate!
I do not know manufacture dates, but would guess mid to late 1930's - 1940's Is the original condition similar to this machine pictured...? Title: Re: Vintage 5 Cent Candy Machine Post by: ClassicCokeLover on September 20, 2013, 09:10:23 pm From memory, looks very similar. (I have a great memory, but it's short.) :happydrinkers:
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