Looking for a good asking price on my VMC 27

[cormy]

Its been a while since I have sold a machine.

This machine is restored and refrigeration operates properly. The coin mechanism has been sent out and totally restored. However I just noticed is missing the coin cradle so the coin defaults to the coin return. It will be put on free vend to demonstrate how the mechanism works (no coin is is needed to vend).

What do think?

for some reason I can only load one pic..I'll try later.

[cormy]

Nobody has an opinion?

[Slapshot42]

I always see these machines for crazy prices.  It really depends on what you need to get out of it?  They are a single flavor machine with bottle size limitations so for some includig myself they are a tough sell.  I would value a unrestored one complete with pipe rack stand for around $750.  I think the restored price is between $2400-$2900.

[CocaMan]

This unrestored one sold in 2011 on liveauctioneers for $1100:
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/8810945http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/8810945

and then there is there was one on ebay that sold for $2850 restored back on March 28, but no feedback has been left to see if the deal went through.

[jholmgren]

I always see these machines for crazy prices.  It really depends on what you need to get out of it?  They are a single flavor machine with bottle size limitations so for some includig myself they are a tough sell.  I would value a unrestored one complete with pipe rack stand for around $750.  I think the restored price is between $2400-$2900.

I agree with Jared.   $2400-$2900 seems to be the going rate for a restored one.  It is one of my favorites because of the tiny size, but as Jared mentioned, they are single-flavor and mine at least (it's a 33, but basically the same mech) seems to have issues with the newer small bottles jamming on the separator lever.  They are definitely a cool machine for use as a show piece.

Jim

[cormy]

Ok guys thanks, you gave me alittle something to work with.

Just wish I could get the coin mech (slug rejector) right.

[MaineT]

Make sure you put NO LOW BALLING in your craig's list ad!!! 

Your starting price is going to be dependent on how quickly you want to sell it. Since it costs at least $3000 to drop off and restore just about any machine now, that is less then the cost of the restoration. If there is anyplace around you that restores and sells machines it would be worth a trip to check it out and see what the asking prices are in your area. I went to a place that had a trashed one for over $2500.

If your not in a hurry, it may be worth contacting some antique shops in the area to see if they will take it on consignment. They are a huge draw when they are sitting in the front window so it becomes a win/win and you get top dollar minus a small commission.

[mygoose101]

Agree with everyone here, $2,500-$3,000. Also agree that people seem to ask some crazy prices for this machine, have seen as high as $7,500, don't know why.

[sodahere]

put it on ebay with reserve and see where it goes.

[jholmgren]

Agree with everyone here, $2,500-$3,000. Also agree that people seem to ask some crazy prices for this machine, have seen as high as $7,500, don't know why.

I think it appeals to just about anyone who wants a 'display' Coke machine.  It doesn't take up half of a room and it is a pretty neat style, being so small.