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« on: September 22, 2010, 09:04:11 am » |
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I had someone respond to my wanted ad. He's got an embossed pepsi double dot ideal 55 slider. I want a machine to use at my house. I have wanted an ideal 55 for a while. A generic coke ideal 55 is what we used in our house as a kid growing up so I have fond memories of sliders. I know the double dot sliders are the earlier and more scarce and valuable. Jeff Walters book says it only increases the value by $50. I thought it was a little more valuable than that. This cooler is missing the coin mech and slider rack and is in desperate need of a paint jpb. It does cool great. I can get it for $100. I will keep it without the rack as it makes it easier to use. I would like to find a coin mech housing. It doesn't need to be complete on the inside as long as it looks compete on the outside. Is thsi a good price for an incomplete cooler. If completed and restored properly what is this cooler worth? Is it just another Pepsi ideal 55 or are the double dot's worth more?
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« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2010, 11:29:28 am » |
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IF its' cooling I'd say that is a pretty fair deal.
as far as total restored value of single dot vs double dot, I don't think much unless to a very picky Pepsi collector who wants one of each.. the the general soda collecting crowd. I wouldn't value one over the other by much.. depends to me the quality of restoration, completeness etc..
Coin mech housings are tough to find, I agree, don't worry about the rack..
Fully restored embossed sliders should bring between 2000-2500 if done correctly. but again in this market,, who knows.
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coke_and_stuff
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« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2010, 08:26:53 pm » |
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The last Pepsi Slider I sold done right sold for $1500 and I was lucky to get that. I heard today he sold it again for $1500. They can be and are hard to sell.
Joey
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loman4ec
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« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2010, 03:46:51 pm » |
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Well I got the machine and it is in great shape! It is 100% rust free due to someone painting it in latex paint. It will be an easy restoration. I will post pics later.
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« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2010, 06:43:21 pm » |
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Hate to break it to you, But doing a full restoration on a ideal slider is no easy task its a royal PITA. a piant job is a paint job a full breakdown and disassembly is a restoration. Ive built 2 of them now and unless theres some good $$$ in the air I wont do another.
Joey
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Vendo 81 B, C, D
VMC 81 Pepsi, 7up, RC, Generic
6CV Coke, RC, Pepsi
VMC 110 RC
Vendo 39
Jacobs 26
Mills 47
Selectivend 64 7up NOS
Plus 30-50 parts and project machines
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loman4ec
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« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2010, 07:12:00 pm » |
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Ok let me rephrase that A nice repaint will make it look great and will be a quick sale. Its such a nice cooler and 100% rust free even on the inside it doesn't need more than a repaint. I will probably keep it for a while anyway until the market gets a little better. I currently have a whole refrigerator running to keep 2 or 3 12 packs of soda and beer cold so I might as well run the slider to keep drinks cold instead of a fridge with an empty freezer.
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loman4ec
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« Reply #6 on: September 24, 2010, 08:04:44 pm » |
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Here is the cooler. I would like to thank Ideal Bob for the coin mech! Fedex brought it today and that was the best packing job I have ever seen! Thank you very much!
The cooler is in great condition. I like the script of the double dot logo. I have never owned one and never noticed how different the logo is.
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« Reply #7 on: September 24, 2010, 08:22:08 pm » |
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That is in great shape. It should look great when it is restored.
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« Reply #8 on: September 25, 2010, 09:57:09 am » |
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Josh...It was my pleasure working with you and a very smooth transaction! I'm sure your machine is going to be great when it's complete! Be sure to post final pics!
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« Reply #9 on: September 26, 2010, 08:02:30 am » |
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Hate to break it to you, But doing a full restoration on a ideal slider is no easy task its a royal PITA. a piant job is a paint job a full breakdown and disassembly is a restoration. Ive built 2 of them now and unless theres some good $$$ in the air I wont do another.
Joey
I totally agree with Joey on this But I have two more of my own that I have to do , After that only if I get paid.  |
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