Title: Vendo 63 queen anne value?
Post by: on July 05, 2005, 12:39:34 pm
I have a vendo 63 Queen Anne Dr Pepper and I would like to restore it.
Is there a market for restored Queen Anne machines and what would be the value?
Larry
Is there a market for restored Queen Anne machines and what would be the value?
Larry
Title: Vendo 63 queen anne value?
Post by: Creighton on July 05, 2005, 12:57:31 pm
Hello Larry,
Welcome to the board! Think they go for around $600.00 on eBay. Someone here was looking for one. Please post a picture. Glad you are here.
Creighton
Welcome to the board! Think they go for around $600.00 on eBay. Someone here was looking for one. Please post a picture. Glad you are here.
Creighton
Title: Vendo 63 queen anne value?
Post by: dr galaga on July 05, 2005, 01:10:36 pm
Do a search on queen AND pepper for the past year and you will find a number of threads on this topic. Some people like them, some people don't. Personally I do not care for it, but that's just me! 
Title: Vendo 63 queen anne value?
Post by: on July 05, 2005, 02:12:01 pm
Welcome to the board. Post some pics of your machine. Then check the search as recommended by the dr. If you have any questions just ask as this group is very helpful, there is a lot of good information in the old postings too.
Title: Vendo 63 queen anne value?
Post by: BryanH on July 05, 2005, 02:26:23 pm
Hey Larry - the last two I've watched have gone for about $450 - $600 bucks. See here, here and here. But it's ebay so you never know.
Title: Vendo 63 queen anne value?
Post by: on July 05, 2005, 03:06:41 pm
The one I have does not seem to be in as good shape as the ones listed on ebay but close. It does run.
I am unable to open since i do not have a key.
Is there a cheaper way to open without drilling or calling a locksmith. The lock has a name (Ace) but no number on it.
it would seem that it would not be worthwhile to spend at lot of time or money on the machine if they are only worth $600.
Any ideas?
Larry
I am unable to open since i do not have a key.
Is there a cheaper way to open without drilling or calling a locksmith. The lock has a name (Ace) but no number on it.
it would seem that it would not be worthwhile to spend at lot of time or money on the machine if they are only worth $600.
Any ideas?
Larry
Title: Vendo 63 queen anne value?
Post by: Creighton on July 05, 2005, 03:25:14 pm
Larry,
Just drill the lock. Then post some pics and we can go from there. Depends what you want to do with it. Fun item to have.
Creighton
Just drill the lock. Then post some pics and we can go from there. Depends what you want to do with it. Fun item to have.
Creighton
Title: Vendo 63 queen anne value?
Post by: on July 05, 2005, 03:40:44 pm
I assume that there is no loss in value and that the replacement locks are cheaper than a locksmith.
I do not want to screw something up before i even get started.
The lock has Ace in the middle of it and flex-ace on the outer ring of the lock
larry
I do not want to screw something up before i even get started.
The lock has Ace in the middle of it and flex-ace on the outer ring of the lock
larry
Title: Vendo 63 queen anne value?
Post by: dr galaga on July 05, 2005, 03:49:43 pm
You can get replacement locks from FunTronics for about $10-$15 I think.
Get the drill out!
Get the drill out!
Title: Vendo 63 queen anne value?
Post by: Creighton on July 05, 2005, 04:29:16 pm
Larry,
Pretty sure "Ace" brand is already a replacement. Just use a 1/16th bit and go slow drilling where the key would go. You can tell when it breaks loose. Then a flat head screwdriver will turn the lock.
Creighton
Pretty sure "Ace" brand is already a replacement. Just use a 1/16th bit and go slow drilling where the key would go. You can tell when it breaks loose. Then a flat head screwdriver will turn the lock.
Creighton
Title: Vendo 63 queen anne value?
Post by: Eric on July 05, 2005, 04:53:42 pm
You can restore it to any brand you'd like.....Coke, of course would/could bring
more money... Check out Josh's Frosty machine under the Photo Gallery.....
Don't think you have to leave it as is..... These can be great machines!
Eric
more money... Check out Josh's Frosty machine under the Photo Gallery.....
Don't think you have to leave it as is..... These can be great machines!
Eric
Title: Vendo 63 queen anne value?
Post by: Kilroy on July 05, 2005, 06:19:58 pm
While I am not a fan of the foo foo frilly of a Queen Anne, I wouldn't lose it's uniqueness and convert it to another flavor. There are enough other squartops for that.
I see square tops becoming more desirable, since it's the type the upcoming generations remembered as kids, I don't see the value of a Queen Anne going down in value.
Just my 2 cents...
I see square tops becoming more desirable, since it's the type the upcoming generations remembered as kids, I don't see the value of a Queen Anne going down in value.
Just my 2 cents...
Title: Vendo 63 queen anne value?
Post by: Creighton on July 05, 2005, 06:46:11 pm
Agree, The Queen Anne is a limited run machine. It's a white machine so you could swap the DP Queen light up sign with whatever and use magnitic (SP) signs to cover the DP logos. No harm to the orginal. If I ever find one close will do the same and make a Dew machine.
Creighton
Creighton
Title: Vendo 63 queen anne value?
Post by: jasmine64 on July 05, 2005, 09:01:32 pm
If you do decide to get rid of the light sign please let me know. I'd love to have it.
Send me an email or PM.
I have a lock and key that may fit your machine.
Send me an email or PM.
I have a lock and key that may fit your machine.
Title: Vendo 63 queen anne value?
Post by: BryanH on July 05, 2005, 09:32:16 pm
I'd leave the machine as Dr. Pepper. It's very recognizable as a Dr. P machine and coloring it for Coke would takeaway from it. If you really want a coke or pepsi machine, sell the Queen Ann and buy a VMC56 or V56/63 for half the price.