tkaz
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« on: March 11, 2010, 03:59:42 pm » |
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After lots of searching and most deals being a pretty good distance away, I finally came across a 'desirable' machine...a Vendo-44, only a few towns over. Emailed the seller, and I am headed up this Saturday to pick it up. Looks to be totally original, and it is in great shape. Cooling works fine, vending works fine. I'm going to give it a good cleaning and see where it goes from there. So, how'd I do, $1250 for it:
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tkaz
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« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2010, 04:00:21 pm » |
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More pics....
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tkaz
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« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2010, 04:01:25 pm » |
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Few more...
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GreginNM
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« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2010, 04:12:04 pm » |
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I would say Congrats to a nice looking first roundtop! I don't think the price is too bad, myself...let's see what the experts think!
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Greg
Vendo: 39B, Standard Jacobs: 35 Ideal: 35 DP Westinghouse: WB-66-MD, WD-10, Junior, Standard SelectiVend: S-48 DP x 2 SelVend: S-47 7up
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cdc1960
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« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2010, 04:43:19 pm » |
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I agree, congrats! Nice looking original, I think the price is fine... Looks like it's been run without a drip pan for a while, and you may wish to check for the usual rust issues in the bottom of the cabinet... try looking above the condensor area for pin holes in the base of the cabinet... Chris
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Vendo 44, 63 Cornelius SVM48E3, Cornelius Diplomat AMI D80, G120 Gotlieb Genie Bennett 956 Eco 240 Theatre Popcorn machine Watling Horoscope Penny Scale gum machines, parking meter, taxi meter, pay phone, etc... it's getting out of hand..
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Crazzy Canuck
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« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2010, 05:19:22 pm » |
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I think you did great! Good looking clean original. What's up with the duct tape in the liner?
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Always buying "off brand" machines and ice chests Constant buyer of vmc 33-3D's & Jacobs 26
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mznb1u
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« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2010, 05:35:24 pm » |
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I think you did fine--I'll give you $1255 for it! I keep looking for one of those but the ones that come up around here must be made of gold based on the asking prices! Tim
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Kilroy
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« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2010, 05:45:01 pm » |
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I remember when you couldn't touch one for under $2500, so yeah, I think you did good
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"Restored they go for $6-7,000!!" Member : Michigan Mafia
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SIGNGUY
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« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2010, 05:52:03 pm » |
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Being the fact that you really don't need to repaint it, I think you did great.. I'd still tear take it apart, clean out problem areas, but you'll have a real nice original to work with and at a good fair price. Congrats!
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tkaz
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« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2010, 06:56:06 pm » |
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The tape is there to keep the door sealed tight, sounds like it'll need an adjustment. The seller had the machine in his office for the last 20 years or so, using it the whole time.
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