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« on: August 10, 2010, 02:25:31 am »

Were all of the vmc pepsi 81's embossed? what would be the value of one in complete working condition.

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« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2010, 02:27:22 am »

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« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2010, 06:54:25 am »

The most collectable VMC 81 Pepsi machines were embossed. If you find an non-embossed machine with a Pepsi logo on it, I would venture to say that it was originally either:

#1 - A generic, non-embossed 81 that somebody threw a Pepsi sign on or some decals. look on the very bottom of the door. There should be a small embossed square with a yellow "VMC" sticker in it or at least the embossed square.

#2 - A main door from 1 of the other 4 VMC 81's that were manufactured. The easiest would have been a Dr. Pepper because it wasn't embossed. It had a porcelain sign screwed on the front with 4 screws. That would be really easy to fill and cover.

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« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2010, 07:02:09 am »

Image attachments are restricted to 100KB, so you'll need to re-size the image(s)...
In the Attachments Help Section, you'll find a link to a utility that may assist in re-sizing images...

Generic VMC 81's had no embossed lettering and therefore could, and were, made into various soda brands such as Pepsi, Dr, Pepper and 7-Up to name a few...
As far as fair prices for a "generic" VMC 81, condition would play this biggest factor since you say it is complete and functioning... If it's in nice condition; say 8 or better on a 1 -10 scale, I would say between $600 - $800 assuming we are talking about a RT machine. A ST machine would be less of course...
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« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2010, 08:21:44 am »

        Embossed Pepsi 81's have been selling above the $2000.00 mark but generic 81's have risen considerably lately.
       I had 2 BARE generic doors that I placed on E-bay, and to my surprise they brought $800.00 each, although that was a few years ago. My guess is that would put the value of a complete generic machine up to about $1500, and that's higher than a Coke.
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« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2010, 08:27:05 am »

Last two generic DP 81's (with signs) that I've seen went over the $2k mark.
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« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2010, 04:47:23 pm »

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« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2010, 05:41:19 pm »

You will need to peek under the sign....could be something under it??
RC, 7UP or Pepsi embossing.
How much are they asking for it?
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S-48 DP
Ideal CC 35, Barq's 55
1930s DP Counter Cooler
Vendo Coin Changers (ea. style - orig w/ stand)
Vendo Junior (rest.), 23 Deluxe, 39D, 44, 56RT, 80SS, 81A (orig), 81D, 6 C.V.
VMC 27, 27A, 81D DP, 110 DP
Westy WC-42-T, WC-44SK, WD-5(2), WB60
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« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2010, 06:01:17 pm »

the guy is asking 4000.00 for it
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« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2010, 06:03:29 pm »

if its a pepsi 4k to much, 7 up? depends how bad you want one, if its a generic way to much.
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