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Am looking to sell this on ebay in a day or so, just wondering what its estimated value is, thanks! Heres some info on it!



Square Top Vintage Cavalier Coke Machine
 
Model CSS-8-64
 
Serial # 28864
 
The compressor runs and keeps the machine cold
 
Coin mechanism is complete but does not work
 
Has lock mechanism but needs lock
 
Missing 3 of the 8 bottle shelves
 

do you have a photo?

with the missing shelves I would pay no more than 100.00 for it depending on its cosmetic condition. I have seen these sell for more so good luck with your auction.
 

Ill post a pic later when I get the chance. But theres just random scratches of sorts, nothing big. No dents or anything.

Thanks!

The nice thing about this machine is that its smaller than its counterpart, the uss-8-64. The drawback is that it will only vend bottles properly. You can always list in your auction that the buyer can locate replacement shelves and find a lock to make the machine complete. The coin mech may still work. Sometimes they just need a good cleaning.  You may also want to check the thermostat on the compressor to make sure its in working order; this is a common problem I find with these cavaliers. By letting potential buyers know that they wont need to do much work on the machine you will bring in more money. I saw one sell for 75 dollars on ebay a few months ago but it has some bad rust on the bottle door and the seller did not offer shipping.

here is one, a uss version going for 250.00

http://cgi.ebay.com/Cavalier-Coke-Machine_W0QQitemZ190153832162QQihZ009QQcategoryZ13734QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


I may need to hold on to mine

Here is the auction. Quite a good deal if someone gets it for the $5. Right now its just taking up to much space in the garage and its come to the point where were about to put it out on the street for free!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110173909899&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=001

Also have another cavalier machine (different model I believe) in the backyard that was put there years ago. Its in horrible condition cosmetic wise. Side of the machine looks like it had a metal golf ball shot at it, VERY big dent. My dad may not mind parting with it for free as long as someone can pick it up, ill talk to him if anyone is interested. Ill get some specs on it and post them.

You'll probably just make more by parting it out?

      I am close and will be bidding, unless Terry wants it.

not a bad machine, these are great for waterbottles and long necks. All my guests say I have the coldest beer in town. You can get a light up sign for it too.

I wouldnt know where to start, lol. Im 16 and am doing this for my dad and im getting some of the $$ and it was either this or free on the corner!

My hat's off to you ! ! !

Now, if I had only started collecting when I was 16...  :darn:

For anyone looking to bid on this, I forgot to add in the auction the machine stays at 48 degrees when on (still may need a freon charge since its so old, don't know what temp it should be running at), and the outside change slot lights up when plugged in.