Title: HELP FAST!!!
Post by: davet426 on December 01, 2006, 10:51:04 pm
I have the opportunity to pick up the machine below for $1600.00. I saw in the SMC machine section this is a rare machine with embossed lettering. Can someone give me an idea on value?
Title: HELP FAST!!!
Post by: audiobeer on December 01, 2006, 11:22:54 pm
I may be way off base and have been many times before. I'd say if you can't use this everyday then know it isn't worth it. I can't see it being worth it to me. To me it falls in the $400 - $700 range tops. There are people out there that collect certain machines due to rarity. I wish I could afford that luxury. There are a lot of people on this board (Most all of the regular posters) who know a bit more about the value than me. I don't believe this is very rare at all. There was a manual version of this that vended one selection that is considered rarer but is in fact less valable. There are a lot of machines out there that are as rare but are not all that valuable. Again please don't make decisions on my input. If you got to pull the trigger soon I'd say don't! But if you have time to see what others say I'd do so.
Title: HELP FAST!!!
Post by: davet426 on December 01, 2006, 11:26:30 pm
Thanks Audio, I was always pull the trigger fast and shoot myself in the foot 
I appreciate the slow'er down remark! You know noobs we see "rare" and cha ching!!!!
I appreciate the slow'er down remark! You know noobs we see "rare" and cha ching!!!!Title: HELP FAST!!!
Post by: Eric on December 01, 2006, 11:27:44 pm
Too big and too much is my vote... Bet she weighs a ton....
Title: HELP FAST!!!
Post by: davet426 on December 01, 2006, 11:29:58 pm
Heck it's probably nothin, haven't you seen my RC machine! 
LOL!
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Post by: loman4ec on December 01, 2006, 11:43:16 pm
The book says that it is worth $200 for an average origional to $975 for a fully restored machine. All of the 144SA's that I have seen in Coke are embossed. I personally like these tall round tops. I didn't at first untill I saw Markito's 216 in person. They really grow on you but not at that price. There is also a pepsi version of it on ebay right now for less than $200 if I remember. Oh and by the way it weighs 460 LBS Yikes
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Post by: Pat Pixley on December 02, 2006, 12:16:17 am
Dave, good looking machine , But over priced right now.
I think in a few years they may be worth it but not right
now. It does take 12 oz. bottle so it could be used.
But again not for $1600.00 maybe $650- $700
Oh does it get cold and does the coin mech work ??
Pat
I think in a few years they may be worth it but not right
now. It does take 12 oz. bottle so it could be used.
But again not for $1600.00 maybe $650- $700
Oh does it get cold and does the coin mech work ??
Pat
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Post by: davet426 on December 02, 2006, 12:38:18 am
Yeah everything works on it.
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Post by: sodaworks on December 02, 2006, 07:08:29 pm
These machines are big and heavy. They do look good but not very desireable because of size. If you pay too much you'll be hard pressed to get your money back. If it's complete I wouldn't pay over 250.
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Post by: Ridewithme38 on December 02, 2006, 07:36:54 pm
Is this the same machine?
Is his reserve 1600
http://cgi.ebay.com/Late-50....iewItem
I really like the way this machine looks too...if i didn't have so many family(Damn Christmas) i'd be looking for something like this too...1600 seems a little much to a noob like me also though...i'd try to talk him down if i were you
Is his reserve 1600
http://cgi.ebay.com/Late-50....iewItem
I really like the way this machine looks too...if i didn't have so many family(Damn Christmas) i'd be looking for something like this too...1600 seems a little much to a noob like me also though...i'd try to talk him down if i were you
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Post by: davet426 on December 02, 2006, 08:17:49 pm
Yeah that's the same machine. $1600 is what she would put it up for with a "buy it now". She doen't seem to know to much about it, although I know how that goes. She said she was basing the price on seeing them go for much higher. Besides Utah would be quite a jaunt for me. I am over this one though. Moving on... Thanks for all the input.