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After much debate within the family, I've decided to sell my generic 81.  These generally only come up for sale once or twice a year on a national level it seems.

After seeing one posted here recently, and realizing that I'm probably never going to get to build my fantasy OC 81, I've decided to offer mine up with the hope that it goes to a good home.

Looking to get $4,000 for it.  Complete, no visible rust, and very straight.  Holes on right side where a bottle rack was once mounted.  Non-change giver mech, correct VMC bezel, original shelves and refrig unit.  Have used it for display only. 

Machine is located in Colorado.

Email me at DLcraft@Q.com with any questions, or for additional info, pics, etc.


Thanks!
 

Nice machine Duane!  

I bought the other one for sale on here recently, and you're right....they don't come up often!  

Yours looks to be in great shape...I'm sure you won't have any problem selling it!  Good luck!

Thanks Bob!  Everyone needs a generic if building a fantasy lineup. 

I was an RC 81 away from having the full set of 81's at one point.  After this goes, I'll be down to just Coke and Pepsi.  :biggrin:

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That's where I'm at now with no RC.  No cash currently, so that may be my situation for a while.  :darn:

Very reasonable price for that machine. It will go quick.

I really like the paint color on that.  I think it looks really good just the way it is.

First off I like the look of that machine and would leave it as is, but I understand that a fantasy machine of a desired flavor is, well, is desirable.  I never understood why a generic 81 would go for a higher value than an embossed machine.  Couldn't you just take a lesser valued Coke machine, cut out the embossed Coca Cola, and weld in the embossment of choice, or is there no room for that.

Just curious.

I agree Larry,, I've asked that same question.. if your going to make a fantasy machine, who cares if it's a VMC generic, or a Coke 81D or even a 81b model.. Heck it's FANTASY... so who cares.. I have often thought of taking an 81a and making a fantasy machine out of it... I'ts MY fantasy anyways right? ??

but to each their own...

Based on the color, I wonder if that was a Canada Dry machine at one point?  I have a generic 110 Canada Dry machine that was similar in color.  Or should I say colour?

 :drinking: Tim :drinking:

I like it as is, good luck

One thing to consider is a generic 81 is a VMC. And an 81a, b or d is a vendo. So if you cut up one of those, you wouldn't have the VMC bezel or lower VMC decal.

Yes for sure, the VMC is more desired on a 81. I would even go as far as saying the generic has passed the Pepsi 81 as far as value.

Unless your a scammer and try to pass off a machine as an original, I don't see the point.  I agree with John.  It's my fantasy, Vendo is fine. 

Maybe a DR. Pepper. 

I see both sides, but would lean in favor of utilizing a generic VMC since these machines were used for off brands whereas the Vendo 81 was always dedicated to being a Coca-Cola machine.  As John stated, "it's my fantasy", so use what you have available in keeping the project in your budget and above all have fun ! ! !

Yep agreed Jim... 

I remember when that first Orange Crush came out, was it a fantasy, or was it a rare breed?  I think its time to start the elusive Vendo Kayo or Yohoo machine, lol.

Has anyone ever figured out how many different brand generics were made?

Maybe VMC made and sold generics to the companies and it was up to the company to brand them.. There are a lot of porcelain signs similar to the Dr Pepper one...
some probably made by the same company... also a few metal signs that bow out maybe made to cover embossing on machines?... Most of these I've never seen
on a machine but would be cool to see an 81 done up in one of these small brands. Also a lot of decals out there and decals would have been cheaper than
having the signs made...

I decided to broaden the net, item is now up on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/182735527195?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

nice machine, shouldn't last long, good luck

Sold, pending payment.  :drinking:

Awesome ! ! !

Congrats