So I traded a restored machine for this..

[Slapshot42]

So, about 16 months ago I decided to restore my first machine; a WD-10.  It was a great project.

Like a typical "Newbie" I went all out, finished the machine and realized that it was too nice to keep outside and too big to bring inside.

I advertised the machine locally, on Craigslist, and listed it twice on ebay with not single bit of interest.  So I decided to trade with another collector. It was a long process but I think it ended up okay.  The new owner has a full retail antique store and is planning on displaying it there.  I had far to too much money into the restoration, but the traded as far as market value nearly evened things up as far as cost, NOT labor...

This machine is a nice original, runs, cools, and vends, with a change giver.

[Slapshot42]

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[mygoose101]

What a great trade for you, that is one nice 56. I would make that trade all day, any day.

[Creighton]

Great trade. Welcome to the RT-56 club. Looks all original. Is the coin mech warmer still getting power?  If so I'd disconnect that.

I can help if you want to convert it to a glass door. PM if interested.

Creighton

[Slider-Bob]

You made a great trade Jared...Looks fantastic!

Now you can get some sleep and quit worrying if this trade was ever gonna take place!  Congrats!

[Funtronics]

Nice trade. Very nice original Vendo 56. I bet your glad that trade is done. 

[mznb1u]

I think you did very well on that trade Jared!

  Tim

[briandr1]

I think its an awesome trade the rt 56 is my all time fav, I will find one for myself oneday

[MoonDawg]

       That rust-free 56 is about the nicest original I have ever seen, nice trade!

       Don't feel like your work was done for free, you gained valuable knowledge.
That 56 is well worth $2500 or more, so even if you spent that much on your first restoration you are still ahead. There are probably very few machines out there you would be afraid to tackle now, and you will know how to a first class restoration and how you can do it do it even more cost effectively.

     I think you went from being a Newbie to being a pro in 16 short months, nice job.
                                                                                                           

 

[Slider-Bob]

Well said Moondawg!!!