Was sitting at my computer about 8:00 PM Tuesday evening when I get a PM from a member on the east coast, whom I have done buisness with in the past. Told me he found a killer deal on a machine, bargained for an even better price but didn't think he could get it shipped. He asked if I was interested and sent me pictures. He said he responded to an ad 3 weeks ago and she was just now answering e-mails and then answered her phone. He also stated that I better call her quick as she is hard to get hold of.
Problem was this machine was 500 miles from me. I called her and said I would buy the machine, send her a money order then have a shipper pick it up. No good, she wants cash, besides she only comes to this house where it is stored occasionally. Said she would be here again Sunday afternoon and I could see it then. (Well we all know that if it's a good buy it will NOT still be there Sunday!)
"OK, will you be there tomorrow?" I asked. She was leaving but Bo' her boyfriend who used to service Coke's machines, would still be there.
I was on the road at 4:30 am Wednesday morning. When I got there Bo' had the machine cooling and was running coins through the mech to show me how well it worked. I believe he was preparing to defend his price, in case I tried further bargaining.
He had had it stored in his old shop for over 35 years.
It was straight and clean. I immediately paid him and when I asked asked if he would sell any of his Coinco mechanisms........................ he gave me a NOS S-75-9400B for free.
A big deal gets made if a member on this site steps out of line, but never is enough gratification given to a member who goes out of his way to help others. Big public thank you to Sc1101, SETH. ...........my new best friend.
