Ideal 55 RC Cola

[Slyguy]

These are all the photos i have at this point.  Wondering what something like this is worth before i lowball the guy.  He wants $400 bucks for it, but it doesnt run. The lid will have to be replaced, no major dents, but a full resto will be needed.  Not sure what the motor/ compresser will need to get running or how much that will cost to fix yet.  Anyways, a little history on the RC sliders if anyone knows any, and what something like this is worth would be great.

[Chedki]

Paid $350 for mine several years ago. Mine is embossed, which this one doesn't look to be. Also, mine was working great and has the slider rack. $400 is way too much for a generic (non-embossed) slider missing it's slider rack and is not working.

[MoonDawg]

       If it doesn't run, it is most likely a simple wiring problem. If it runs but does not cool it may be a major problem to stay away from. Coin mech and cap catcher are worth $200, so that would be my limit although he may never be offered that much from anyone who doesn't understand these machines.

[Kilroy]

I wouldn't go more than $200.
 I paid 250 for a embossed working pepsi slider missing one lid stop.

[Pat Pixley]

$150 - $200 tops not much more  it is not worth $400

[Slyguy]

Thanks for the info! I knew 400 had to be too much, but seeing as the Coin Changers are going for about half that alone, I wasnt sure.  I am going to go look at it tomorrow i think.  Is there any trouble spots or other things to look for on these that would considerably affect the value?  I know the lids are expensive to replace and i know this machine doesnt have the bottle track.

[rayg]

  Point out all the reason why it's worth 150~200 and not the $400 he thinks he can get from you. let him know  you had some of the experts in the field concur . In the game of collecting  knowledge is everything

[Kilroy]

And politely leave your contact information.  When he gets no offers at $400,  he may call you back to unload it

[zadd]

I glanced at the poster and thought it said signguy and was wondering to myself why he would asking a question like this . Lol

[Pat Pixley]

  Point out all the reason why it's worth 150~200 and not the $400 he thinks he can get from you. let him know  you had some of the experts in the field concur . In the game of collecting  knowledge is everything

No Bottle Rack a $150 item  and  the cooling or the wiring  or both dont work , The compressor work  Johnie &  Eric At global will tell you $450 - $500
 which would cover the wiring.  plus it is a plain jane machine it is not imbossed and to be honest I think  $150 is to high maybe more like $100 tops.