Value of an embossed Pepsi double dot Ideal 55

[Slapshot42]

Did they send pics of the inside?   Is there a cap catcher, coin mech?

Jared

[redhawk]

Trying first pic again

[Slapshot42]

How far are you from the machine?  You may just arrange to go look at it and if parts are mssing negotiate a lower price. 

[redhawk]

Hi Jared, Not yet. I think she just ran out and snaped a couple quickies. I'm really hoping the slider rack is there  

[redhawk]

At the very far left edge of the pic, I think I can see the coin mech....maybe.  She is about 40 miles away. I think she wanted her husband home before I could come over.

[Slapshot42]

Sometimes you just have to roll the dice and get in your rig and make the drive.  You know enough about it now and the price is starting low enough you should be okay.

Jared

[mznb1u]

On the left edge, that might just be the mount for the coin mech but I am with Jared.  Jump in the car and go check it out.  Have $175 in you pocket and make the offer.  If it has been listed a while and has not sold I would be surprised if they don't take your offer.  If it is missing the coin mech and the rack, negotiate down from there.  The double-dot embossing is cool but to get that cleaned up and repainted is going to cost several hundred dollars or more.  Be nice about it but point out the work and cost in parts that will have to go into it and make darn sure that it is cooling properly!

Good luck!

  Tim

[redhawk]

Much thanks guys, I don't even have an exact address yet. I'm definitely going to use the ol'... "Well, the rack will cost $300, The cap catcher $150...blah, blah, blah.

[mygoose101]

What are your plans for the machine regardless of price? Keep in mind the machine needs a lot of work that is not cheap unless you do it yourself. Also if it's not cooling you need to have a resource for that also. Just things to keep in mind.

[MaineT]

Look at it this way, $250 is not huge money, the most you will over pay is what, $50 or $75... Everyone needs to get their hands dirty sometimes and see how much freaking work it is, and just about everyone has one project that we look back on that was a total learning experience.... Jump in with both feet, hang on for the ride and welcome to the insanity!!!