Title: Candy machine??
Post by: loman4ec on January 27, 2005, 02:42:10 pm
Well I am still having good luck. Today I went to pick up a lacrosse can machine and Also found this candy machine. I know nothing about them but I do know that this one works and is complete. It is great shape has a few scratches but nice. I couldn't pass it up for $35. Does anyone know anything about these. I also got the pepsi machine for $50 and it works as the owner says. Nice old man so I took his word. At 25 degrees it is too cold to test it anyways. Does anyone know if either of these are collectable.
Title: Candy machine??
Post by: loman4ec on January 27, 2005, 02:43:12 pm
pepsi machine
Title: Candy machine??
Post by: Kevin C on January 27, 2005, 03:00:50 pm
Josh
Good price on the Lance candy machine. I was offered one at $200 but passed.
Kevin
Good price on the Lance candy machine. I was offered one at $200 but passed.
Kevin
Title: Candy machine??
Post by: loman4ec on January 27, 2005, 03:03:53 pm
You wouldn't believe how heavy the candy machine is. It's like there is lead in the bottom. I bet it weighs more than the pepsi machine. They really didn't want people stealing those things.
Title: Candy machine??
Post by: johnieG on January 27, 2005, 04:39:43 pm
Nice deal & all those free crackers too! mmmm-mmm!!! 
I had a simular Pepsi machine only a 4-button, that I sold for $250.00, as for the candy machine, I don't know what to tell you, as I had some cigarette machines of the same type (pull-knob) that I had a dickens of a time selling...if it's not a 50's round-top "Stoner" machine nobody want's them, finally sold the 'ciggy' machines (both were " National's" ) for $125.00 to a guy with a smokers shop, for people who wanted to run in & buy a single pack...
I had a simular Pepsi machine only a 4-button, that I sold for $250.00, as for the candy machine, I don't know what to tell you, as I had some cigarette machines of the same type (pull-knob) that I had a dickens of a time selling...if it's not a 50's round-top "Stoner" machine nobody want's them, finally sold the 'ciggy' machines (both were " National's" ) for $125.00 to a guy with a smokers shop, for people who wanted to run in & buy a single pack...
Title: Candy machine??
Post by: on January 27, 2005, 04:45:56 pm
Maybe the cig machine would be harder to sell than the candy machine, because most states have made it illegal to vend cig packs through public machines, right? I sure do remember them as a kid though. Every restaurant had 'em.
Title: Candy machine??
Post by: on January 27, 2005, 04:47:34 pm
loman4ec, how do you get folks to sell to you for so cheap? You'd think that no one would sell stuff for less than $100 these days.
Title: Candy machine??
Post by: MoonDawg on January 27, 2005, 05:44:51 pm
The candy machine would look kind of cool with a TV screen in it..
Title: Candy machine??
Post by: loman4ec on January 27, 2005, 10:35:58 pm
Markito,
All that I do is run ads in all of the small town newspapers within a 75 mile radius of my home for machines wanted. I put the ad in the antiques section not the wanted section. I only go see about 50% of the calls that I get. You know you will always get a few people with Cavalier 64's that think they are going to finance their retirement on. I have only been buying these push button machines because my Brother-in-law wants a few machines. Which by the way he wants the pepsi machine I got today so I will be selling the choice vend that I got the other day cheep if anyone wants it or parts from it. Also if anyone is looking for anything let me know as I have been buying alot of machines and to all of you I will pass these deals on to you if there is anything that you need.
All that I do is run ads in all of the small town newspapers within a 75 mile radius of my home for machines wanted. I put the ad in the antiques section not the wanted section. I only go see about 50% of the calls that I get. You know you will always get a few people with Cavalier 64's that think they are going to finance their retirement on. I have only been buying these push button machines because my Brother-in-law wants a few machines. Which by the way he wants the pepsi machine I got today so I will be selling the choice vend that I got the other day cheep if anyone wants it or parts from it. Also if anyone is looking for anything let me know as I have been buying alot of machines and to all of you I will pass these deals on to you if there is anything that you need.
Title: Candy machine??
Post by: loman4ec on January 27, 2005, 10:37:06 pm
By the way does anyone know how old the candy machine is.
Title: Candy machine??
Post by: on January 27, 2005, 11:09:23 pm
| Quote (MoonDawg @ Jan. 27 2005,4:44) |
| The candy machine would look kind of cool with a TV screen in it.. |
Or an aquarium!
Title: Candy machine??
Post by: ussexplorer on January 29, 2005, 01:07:49 am
Years ago I had a big candy machine. It was big, and heavy and sat outside for a few years before I asked about it. It was a shame. It was so gummed up. I cleaned, scrubbed, and lubed. But it would still gum up. Both in taking money and giving products. So after taking up a years worth of space in the garage. We got ride of it. The only thing that was electrical was the light. Also the paint job was in poor condition. All dull brown from being outside.
Later,
Josh
Later,
Josh
Title: Candy machine??
Post by: loman4ec on January 29, 2005, 07:50:06 am
I went through mine and gave it a good test yesterday and it works great. It is also in really good shape. It needs a bath but it is just too cold to do that right now. I really don't want it and if anyone wants one I will pass on the deal that I got it for. I am going to put it on ebay tomorrow and see where it goes. I am just going to start it at $35 and see if it goes higher. I also am selling my choice vend. It is on ebay right now starting at $49 #6150202033.
Title: Candy machine??
Post by: johnieG on January 29, 2005, 08:07:09 am
My Buddy in the vending business says it's about a late 60's
Title: Candy machine??
Post by: loman4ec on January 29, 2005, 08:58:31 am
Thanks John that is what I expected. I want to put it on ebay but there is an identical one on there already with no bids so I will wait. besides I think I might just take a bunch of stuff to the flea market early spring and see how I do there. I think I can possibly get a restored machine or two and a bunch of unrestored ones and see if they will sell there. Has anyone else had any luck at flea markets?