V23 on American Rustoration

[MoonDawg]

       His machine is not working? That is bargaining power for you.
Print out this e-bay listing to show him and flash $300 cash.

        http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item35b87be42a&item=230728393770&nma=true&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&si=1WlUZTD%252Bnk3QkPFSl7%252FslLFYWd0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

[Slapshot42]

I have had an A-23 Standard sitting around here on CL for nearly 4 months.  I emailed the owner at offered $350.00.  They told me to F#$# off.  I said if if you change your mind let me know. 

I love it when they just set a price not even knowing what they have, but instead just listing the information off of the tag.

http://eastoregon.craigslist.org/atq/2847017433.html

"Vendo Coke machine. Good Condition, Model A23-E. Serial plate still attched, unknown year, and make. $700 OBO "

[RC kid]

Well, I went over to look at the Vendo 23 this morning. Bottom two inches on the left and back side were rusted through. Rough looking machine to say the least. The guy really wanted me to buy it. He stated he just wanted to get his money back. I found out he paid two hundred for it. I offered $100.00.

Nice enough guy. But I hate spending a lot of time getting school on Coke machine values from an uninformed seller. Especially when I am not in the market. This seller was doing his best to convince me I needed to buy his V-23 and either restore it or part it out. So I could make some money. I am sure you guys understand how hard it can be to get things apart after fifty to sixty years of rusting together. Even nice looking screws and bolts can become an issue.

Just incase anyone here needs any parts:
Coin mech was in great condition
The deluxe embossed door for the empties was in great condition.
Drum looked great.
Coin catcher was present and in good condition.
Spin top was restorable and complete. Surface rust only.
Compressor was present, the wiring was a mess.

Let me know what you need and what you are willing to pay and I'll see if it is worth the effort to go get it and part it out. It is right around the corner so picking it up isn't an issue, but I expect to have to pay at least $200.00 in order to get the machine. I am not looking to make money, but I don't want to loose money either.

[MoonDawg]

        Rick can fix it! 

[ctsodaman]

i  am currently looking  for  several parts on the  v 23
my machine is    a-23 e    i am looking for coin mech ,  i also need   bottle backet.  i would be interested in buying the entire machine i can pay for shipping , thats an option.  im in ct.
scott

[RC kid]

I am sure we can work something out.

I can buy the machine and break it down and send everything through the mail in seperate boxes. Most likely two, maybe three boxes.

Thanks

[ctsodaman]

 i really  appreciate  your  help. just let me  know  what  we ar  talking  about.  you can  pm  me
scott

[RC kid]

No can do afterall. The seller wants at least five hundred for the box and it isn't worth it. Not when a really nice machine sold for a little over $700 on ebay. I'd fill better paying the extra two hundred and getting the nicer machine. Well anyway. Sorry

[ctsodaman]

yhanks for the effort anyway  so for now ill push  my v 23 to the back and continue restoration of my v 59.
keep me in mind for those v 23 parts incase anything pops up.
thanks again   scott