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I have the chance at possible picking this up amongst others.. I normally don't buy restored machines or square tops but this one is kinda neat?

any idea on values, unrestored, restored... I have not see it in person yet, but for questimate purposes lets assume a Grade A Restoration and complete and working value..

Thanks guys!

Not sure of value but agree its a neat looking machine.

 good looking  machine John, it a signal vend    I've seen them unrestored
$450 to $600  .
Ive got one a two flavor bought it from Leonard  Ive got to get mine restored  for the wife she loves it .
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If it is completely restored it has to worth at least $1600 in my opinion.  We all know what a good restoration cost. Flat top, round top who cares that's a nice vintage machine. 

I've never owed one of these machines so I don't know much about it. My question is did they make it in a light up also?

I saw an unrestored 5/10 condition one sell at Carlisle two years ago for $850, if memory serves right it was fully functional.  I'd say $1500-1800 totally restored to the right person wouldn't be out of the question.

They made both the single vend & double vend with the light up kit package upgrade  

Now my 2 cents I've seen the C-55s all over the place .single vend from 200- 850 Not Restored !!!! But depending on condition and package
I"ve seen the double vends from 400- 1000 again Not Restored But depending on condition and package
The vend motors MUST work or your going to have a tuff time getting one .
By package I mean that some had no Crome strips on edge lines . Lower
Polished aluminum .and then the light up or metal signage .
The BIG issue is finding a Double vend I had 2 at one time . Pat now has one .And I know we're there's one and the guy won't budge on selling it even for a Grand

I saw a pair of restored C-55 a single & Double restored sold as a pair probely 10 years ago on E-Bay $6000

Love the double vend C55.  Doubt that I will ever find one though.

Tim

Tim, if you can find and buy, not only one, but two Stoner 120's w/ Gum/Mint Wheel; you can find a C2-55 ! ! !

I have a C-55-2D   My has the chrome molding on the sides and a light up sign. John as for the motors I have couple extras. You can use the vend motor from a cavalier C-124 that's how I got my extras. I all so made the shims and spacers. Let me know if you need my help.

I like this machine
Anyone have one they are wanting to sell ?
Would prefer dual but would settle for a single vend

There is one on Ebay now.

The guy that had the one for sale I posted about I think was at 2500 on his.. it's an older restoration but looked ok... might get him down a bit?

he is local to me , so I think I could get it and help with shipping..

contact me and we can see what I can work out for you..

Thanks
I saw that one for 2900 and not willing to budge much
Seems alot from above discussions
Single vend as well

The one on Ebay is not the one I'm talking about.. it's a private sale..

PM with your best offer on it and I'll see what I can do for ya.