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Title: Some advice on Vendo 81 Post by: seper8tor on April 28, 2018, 01:03:56 pm I've been looking on and off for quite some time to pick up a Vendo 81.
I came across someone who has one and is willing to sell for $3200. It is an older restoration but looks to be in very nice shape and everything works in the cooling department. What she mentioned and what I noticed is that it seems as if the coin mech has been altered/changed. My question is, does this significantly lower the value of the machine? Can it be changed back? If so does that lower its value? I am looking at this machine as something to have for fun but I would also like it to keep its value from an investment standpoint. I've attached a few photos. Thoughts? Title: Re: Some advice on Vendo 81 Post by: mygoose101 on April 28, 2018, 01:32:29 pm I know this machine, I have been dealing with her for a couple of weeks on this machine. She is a very nice reasonable lady btw. It has been converted to electric which does hurt it's value. It was done right though as they did a nice job filling the hole where the crank handle goes. At $3,200 to convert it back won't be cheap. Coin mech alone would run around $500. Plus then you would have other issues to deal with. I offered her $2,000 as I would leave it as electrical but needless to say I couldn't make a deal with her. $3,200 is a little steep for that machine IMO.
Title: Re: Some advice on Vendo 81 Post by: seper8tor on April 28, 2018, 01:37:41 pm Thanks for the info! I think I will nicely say thanks but no thanks! I was leaning that way already...
Title: Re: Some advice on Vendo 81 Post by: msanborn on May 02, 2018, 06:27:31 pm What part of the country is it in?
Title: Re: Some advice on Vendo 81 Post by: mygoose101 on May 02, 2018, 07:20:23 pm Southern California
Title: Re: Some advice on Vendo 81 Post by: SIGNGUY on May 10, 2018, 02:47:17 pm It's also missing the original Stainless Steel Trim and who knows what else..
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