Vendo 110 value

[brasskey]

I've always wanted a 110 and this came up for sale. They think it's worth $2000 but no one it biting. It's in great condition (cools well, coin mech works, no major dings or scratches, no visible rust, etc.). Would be great without restoring. What's top dollar for this? Thanks.

[Jim]

I would say somewhere between $400 - $800...
It looks pretty clean and little elbow grease, rubbing compound, waxing would bring this machine back to it's original splendor ! ! !
How's the interior? Any signs of rust there or where condensation could have caused issues...?

How much is the refrigerator next to the V-110...?

[loman4ec]

Wait to get another opinion on this but if it is a very very nice complete working original the value is usually around that of a restored machine. I would say around $1,350 to $1,500 would still be a good deal. But remember if you are buying to resell the 110 can be hard to sell. Although in my opinion it is a great looking machine but it is rather big and the woof framing makes them prone to all kinds of problems from sagging doors to rotting from the inside out. I would personally rather have a nice original than a restored machine anyday. Any machine can be restored no matter how bad it is and nice original survivors are hard to find. I also personally like its size. It is big enough to hold a huge amount of bottles and stands out but not so big that it takes up the whole room.

My pricing is just my guess. I suggest you see what others say first.

Jim posted while I was writing mine. I guess I am way off.

[brasskey]

I would say somewhere between $400 - $800...
It looks pretty clean and little elbow grease, rubbing compound, waxing would bring this machine back to it's original splendor ! ! !
How's the interior? Any signs of rust there or where condensation could have caused issues...?

How much is the refrigerator next to the V-110...?

Thanks for the input Jim. Interior is very clean. No dirt build-up or rust. I inspected it pretty thoroughly and saw no signs of rust anywhere, even under cooler where condensation would form. Don't think the unit next to it was for sale but I'll get some info on it.

[brasskey]

Thanks loman4ec. I told him at the beginning of the week that I would pay $800 tops. This is after he said $2500. I didn't hear from him all week after I went to check it out, but I emailed him today to see if he would negotiate. He just fired back at $1200 saying he just wants to get his money out of it. Not sure if he's saying that for more money or if it's true. It is truly in great shape.

[Ken R]

I would say somewhere between $400 - $800...
It looks pretty clean and little elbow grease, rubbing compound, waxing would bring this machine back to it's original splendor ! ! !
How's the interior? Any signs of rust there or where condensation could have caused issues...?

How much is the refrigerator next to the V-110...?

Jim, are you interested in old refrigerators?  If so, let me know and I'll send you a couple pics of two that we'll have in the auction I posted about on a different thread.

Ken

[loman4ec]

I would think it is worth $1,200 if the paint is really nice. I think you could get your money back out of it easily. Especially if you wait a while and the economy gets better. As these machines get older the prices of the 81's and 44's will get higher and higher and I think the Vendo 110 will get in higher demand. It already has quite a lot over the last 20years. I remember when I was a kid and my Dad was doing machines and you could hardly give away a 110. If you like the machine I would go for it. I know if I was looking to buy and I found that machine locally I would go for $1,200.

[cokecolaman]

$1000 - $1200 if I liked it and wanted to keep it...$700 if I was only going to flip it.

[briandr1]

its a nice looking machine 1000 would be top for me. thats in the lubbock area? machines like that are few and far between here in the midland area

[BONOVOX]

If you plan on keeping it, then pay what he's asking for.... in the long run, the way I look at it, if the difference is say 3-400 difference from what you want to pay to what hes asking,.... and if you have the machine for the rest of your life, then really (depending on your age lol) its like an extra 10 bucks a year to enjoy a GREAT LOOKING MACHINE!!! If  that machine were for sale in my area for 2500... it would be gone before the guy hit enter on craigslist!!!

ENJOY IT!!!!

[loman4ec]

I could not agree more. if it is for you to love and enjoy then the price is not bad at all. Nice original machines don't come up often.

[loman4ec]

Although the book is usually a little high Walters soda machines book says a fully restored V110 is worth $2,450 and the book is from 1999. I have found that the value of a very good original is a little lower than fully restored but they are usually in the same ballpark.

[brasskey]

its a nice looking machine 1000 would be top for me. thats in the lubbock area? machines like that are few and far between here in the midland area

Yeah, it's here in Lubbock. Only machines that ever come up here are box 60s or 70s units. Hardly ever see these older ones here and if they do come up they want way too much. I'm sealing the deal tomorrow. Thanks for the help everyone. I'll take pictures when I get it.

[RC kid]

I would definitely buy this machine for $1300.00 without batting an eye. Especially if it were close enough to pick up. You can't beat a nice original 1950"s soda machine. And the 110 is great for the large game room or large garage.

[brasskey]

Thanks for all the input everyone.  I just got it earlier today and tested everything out.  Unit cools very well and the coin mech works great.  I just need to clean it up though it's not that bad.  In case I want to go the free vend route, any easy way to rig this to free vend?  I did some searching on it but couldn't find anything definitive.

[collecture]

Nice machine!
I'd get the appropriate foil-cal for the coin entry bezel. It obviously won't be an ALL-original anymore (if it matters that much to you), but it will definately add to the overall beauty of the machine and the reproductions are very nice copies.
What is that box on the right side of the main door liner?

In case I want to go the free vend route, any easy way to rig this to free vend?

On the right side of the mech visible through an oval cutout in the backing plate, you will see two 6-32 screw holes parallel to one another.
Screw a screw into the front hole and the nickel dog will lift up (if a dual dog mech).
Screw a screw in the rear hole and the dime (or 10c dog) dog will lift up.

[brasskey]

What is that box on the right side of the main door liner?

It was just a rectangular piece of plastic duct taped to the liner.  Like a little bucket to hold something and keep it cold I guess.  I can't think of what the use might have been.

On the right side of the mech visible through an oval cutout in the backing plate, you will see two 6-32 screw holes parallel to one another.
Screw a screw into the front hole and the nickel dog will lift up (if a dual dog mech).
Screw a screw in the rear hole and the dime (or 10c dog) dog will lift up.

Thank you.  I will check this out tomorrow.

[Ken R]

Wow, super nice machine!!

[tkaz]

Great find, I'd keep that as original as possible, and use it everyday!

[brasskey]

I'd get the appropriate foil-cal for the coin entry bezel.

I guess this would be the correct foil-cal for this machine? - http://www.fun-tronicsllc.com/index.php?crn=321&rn=1062&action=show_detail

[collecture]

Does your coin mech vend on 2 nickels or one dime?
They make several denomination decals (5c, 10c - dime only, 10c - 2N or 1D)

[brasskey]

Does your coin mech vend on 2 nickels or one dime?
They make several denomination decals (5c, 10c - dime only, 10c - 2N or 1D)

Right now it works on one dime.  I believe it is dual dog and there is a screw in the rear hole (closest to machine) and no screw in the front hole (closest to coin door).  I assume it can be set to take either two nickels or a dime?  Does it just involve adjusting these screws to get it to take two dimes also?

[collecture]

No
A 10c (2N or 1D) mech has a single dog. you may have a 20c mech.
Post a pic of the mech - looking down on it! If you can remove the slug rejector (4" x 5" part with magnets) for the pics it would help. two spring steel clips hold the right side - gently push them out and pivot the rejector out.

[brasskey]

No
A 10c (2N or 1D) mech has a single dog. you may have a 20c mech.
Post a pic of the mech - looking down on it! If you can remove the slug rejector (4" x 5" part with magnets) for the pics it would help. two spring steel clips hold the right side - gently push them out and pivot the rejector out.

[collecture]

You have a 15c mech and you have a nickel rejector missing parts and modified to accept dimes. The 5c on the side of the mech indicates it was originally a nickel mech. The owner modified the rejector from nickel to dime and cut out the "5c" and word "nickel" from the foil-cal.
You can set it for 5c vend, 10c (dime only) vend or 6c (1 nickel & 1 penny) vend or 15c vend with the correct rejector for the denomination you want.

[90grad]

If you want to do purely free vend, just get another 6-32 screw and put it in the open hole on the side of the mech.  That will pull both dogs back and the machine will free vend.

[BONOVOX]

AWESOME looking machine!!  Great condition!  I am currently BEGGING my wife to allow me to go to the Chicago show to look for a 110.
I too would keep this machine as ALL original as well, not even putting on a repo decal
But thats just my opinion 

[collecture]

I too would keep this machine as ALL original as well, not even putting on a repo decal

It is not ALL original now as things have been altered and modified. It is a nickel rejector that has parts missing and/or altered so that dimes will work on it. Only half of the original decal is there and the other half was cut out. Right now, I would call it in "as found" condition, but it is no longer original by any means. Just my opinion.

[brasskey]

If you want to do purely free vend, just get another 6-32 screw and put it in the open hole on the side of the mech.  That will pull both dogs back and the machine will free vend.

Would that allow the crank to free vend with each turn (no dime needed)? If so, any way to easily rig the machine where you can just pull bottles out and not have to crank? I think I plan on keeping the coin mech active, but I was just curious.

It is not ALL original now as things have been altered and modified. It is a nickel rejector that has parts missing and/or altered so that dimes will work on it. Only half of the original decal is there and the other half was cut out. Right now, I would call it in "as found" condition, but it is no longer original by any means. Just my opinion.

Would you suggest getting the coin mech refurbished to operate as originally intended? As it's been altered, it wouldn't be considered original so would it be worth it to fix it?  I'm not looking to flip this machine, just keep it for myself or put it at my sister's restaurant.

[90grad]

Would that allow the crank to free vend with each turn (no dime needed)? If so, any way to easily rig the machine where you can just pull bottles out and not have to crank? I think I plan on keeping the coin mech active, but I was just curious.

Yes, the crank would turn without having to input a coin.  To rig the machine to allow you to pull out a bottle without using the crank, you would have to make some changes to the bottle stack.  There are pieces you would have to remove to keep the gates from locking once a bottle is removed.  Personally, part of the "cool" factor for me is cranking the handle.  I also keep a small basket of dimes on a machine so anyone who uses it gets the whole feel of the process.  You can always open the coin door and retreive the dimes when they have all been put in.

[flippa]

Very nice!  You scored on that machine.

[Slapshot42]

I bought one in early June complete with both keys for $500.00.

I can't get why some people dislike this machine and why its restored value is apparently
so low?  I  don't see why is you were put a nice paint job on it why you couldn't sell it to the right buyer.


I have a normal size garage and its fits very nice.  Now it does look s like a giant next to the Cav. 72!

[collecture]

I  don't see why is you were put a nice paint job on it why you couldn't sell it to the right buyer.

I have a normal size garage and its fits very nice.  Now it does look s like a giant next to the Cav. 72!

The last time I moved my VMC-110, I swore I wouldn't be moving it again real soon (I'll be removing the shelves and stack first next time). It is a big heavy (400#) machine and that is the sole reason it is a hard sell. Smaller machines are just easier to move around and that adds to their appeal. One member sold his restored 7UP 110 for $5500 (I think) and I thought that was a great price.

[Slapshot42]

I bought a nice moving dolly and move everything myself haven't noticed to much trouble yet.  I can agree that inside a modest size house the the 110 could be a little cumbersome.

My wife was not very interested in the soda machines until we had the pinstriping done on the WD10.
Now, if I can only convince her about putting the 72 in the house!

[collecture]

I bought a nice moving dolly and move everything myself haven't noticed to much trouble yet.

I got a nice dolly too, but I also have 20 years on you! Wait 20 years and see if you feel the same. 

[Eric]

Ha!- I remember moving a 83 down my cellar stairs fifteen years ago, I could move 81s, 39s no problem.. by myself...
Now my brother screens all his calls and my youngest brother moved out of town!Hhhhmmmm
But by the time it's time to move my sons should be the perfect moving age...
I think that's why I like the junior and standard coolers now... I can still handle those myself... in a few years
I'll move to gumball machines and picnic coolers.... then I guess... bottle caps?

[BONOVOX]

I hear ya eric!
Getting older is one of the reasons Im tellin the wife that I have to get the machines I want NOW because when I get older, who's gonna move them! lol
I don't think the 110 in that large anyways... I have a Cav. 51, and its not that much different in size to that... where the Cav is taller, the 110 is wider, but the 110 is narrower... so its all good! 

[SIGNGUY]

the first machine I bought was  nice original 110... but it had to go in my basement , which was a small corner and then down a flight of steps.  I remeber bracing the steps with 2x4's every 4 steps as I was so worried the weight of the machine, one guy on bottom and one on top side sliding it down on a dolly would collapse the steps.
worse was when we moved and and to haul it and 5 others plus a jukebox and solid oak bar back up the same steps and the corner to get it out.

Oh yea.. let me add to the other thread about wish list..... I want to put on there WALK OUT BASEMENT!!!

[BONOVOX]

Lol... walk out basement.
Im never moving from my home, as this is it for me, and I told my wife if I die in the mancave washroom like Elvis, then take me out of the basement first, as I dont want to be in the basement without my machines! lol

She told me they are all on Ebay the day after daisys are over my head.  So if ya all see a hoard of machines go on sale with a minute closing time between them,,,.... THOSE ARE MINE!!  lol

Her statements make me more determined than ever to out live her! 

[tim]

Just curious what is a refinished vendo coke 110 worth?  I picked one up that has been painted already besides the raised coke on the main door for $1500.  I have around 2k in it at the moment with includes new wiring for the compressor, rubber pieces, bezel, and a few odds and ins.  I have been told around 6k but not sure.  The body of mine has very little rust and I plan on powder coating the bottle rack and having the coin mech worked on.

[Ltransam]

Hello,Tim

 Hum ?  It's Nice that Your Saving A Collectable Machine .But The Vendo 110 Coke Dose Not Bring that High Of Value Restored In MY (Remember It's Only Mine ) Oppion .Id Say More in the $3500 Dollar range .Now If its A RC Cola or 7Up They Bring Closer To $ 5-6 Range Then The Pepsi $5000 Maybe .

The Vendo 81s &Vendo 56 Are Much More Collectable & There Bring The Higher Price .
And there Smaller Machines .

[johnieG]

Hello,Tim

 Hum ?  It's Nice that Your Saving A Collectable Machine .But The Vendo 110 Coke Dose Not Bring that High Of Value Restored In MY (Remember It's Only Mine ) Opinion. Id Say More in the $3500 Dollar range. Now If its A RC Cola or 7up, they Bring Closer To $ 5-6 Range Then The Pepsi $5000 Maybe .

The Vendo 81s &Vendo 56 Are Much More Collectable & There Bring The Higher Price .
And there Smaller Machines .

Just a small caveat on the 7up version VMC V110, that is if it's an embossed machine, not a "Coke" version with 7up sign screwed on over the "Coca~Cola" , An embossed Pepsi V110 would bring a nice price in the range mentioned above.    

[MoonDawg]

       I have a Pepsi door for sale if anyone here wants to change a common Coke 110 into a Pepsi..................... $200.00       PM me if interested