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MikeT
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« on: December 01, 2011, 06:53:54 pm »

Hello everyone!
I'm a newbie here just found this great site.
I have been enjoying restoring gumball machines for a while now.and I'm ready to take it to the next level.
I have been looking for a while now to purchase a small Pepsi machine to restore for my shop.
I really like the small square top vendo 56 style machine from the late 50s to early 60s!
I see that these machines are valued at $200 to $400 here.
Find some really good deals in that range but they are far away.
I live in SW michigan and dont mind driving a couple hours to get one.
There are a couple near me, But they are way overpriced???
If anyone is near me and has a machine for sale and wants to help a new guy out it will be GREATLY Appreciated  hopefull
Please let me know what ya got [pics]
Thanks! Mike
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« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2011, 09:19:36 pm »

Welcome to the board!! You are lucky being in MI. Several members are located there. With any luck they will chime in.
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« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2011, 01:10:21 am »

Welcome aboard!  The type of machine you are describing show up on Craigslist pretty regularly.  You should be able to find something for under $500 in working condition.  Keep an eye on Northern Indiana as well if you are in SW MI.

 drinking Tim drinking

PS--Here is a decent one in Chelsea that you can probably get for $200 if it is still available:

http://annarbor.craigslist.org/atq/2704950309.html
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« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2011, 10:11:05 pm »

THANKS for the lead MZnb1u!!
The one in chelsea is still available. I'm waiting to hear back to get more info and go see it.
I will keep you guys posted
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