10/10 original 81D in search of with Leonard Nimoy

[Ezra]

Does anyone own a 10/10 original? Care to share any pics or has anyone even seen one. Maybe on ebay being that everything pops up there at some point.

Would you say this would be a machine that never made it to circulation.

[SIGNGUY]

I'd be hard pressed to say that finding a perfect original Vendo 81d or any 81 for that fact will be tough...
all depends on what you determine your rating factor on.

I have what I consider a very nice clean original that I use every day in the house... but it's not a 10.. but I'd say a strong 8 for sure...has some blemishes, small scratches, but not huge dents. side graphics are slightly faded, etc...

but finding a 10 near mint original might be tough...

[GreenMo]

I have an 81d which was in use in a barber shop for a month when the owner died and the building was boaded up.   It looks like it was never used.

[Ezra]

I have an 81d which was in use in a barber shop for a month when the owner died and the building was boaded up.   It looks like it was never used.

yep, that's the kind of story im looking for.  the one I have now was wheeled home from a record store in 1970s and has sat in the back the guys moms house until last weekend.

Hunting Diamonds

[coke_and_stuff]

I've got a buddy that has a Pepsi 81 that was found in the back room of a Laundry Mat. It was used for a little over a year before the place was closed up and forgotten about for decades. It is by far the nicest unrestored Pepsi 81 that I've seen.

[mygoose101]

I know baseball cards now have a grading system where a 10 card is gem mint. My point is even a card that is a 8 or higher looks like a 10. To find a 10 machine I think it would have to be NOS but if you look for a 8 or higher I think you would be happy. The D you just got is pretty damn nice. The holes on the side are a bummer yes but the rest of the machine is very nice.

[Jared]

would love to see some pictures

[Ezra]

would love to see some pictures

http://soda-machines.com/discussions/index.php/topic,20078.0.html

[Ezra]

I know baseball cards now have a grading system where a 10 card is gem mint. My point is even a card that is a 8 or higher looks like a 10. To find a 10 machine I think it would have to be NOS but if you look for a 8 or higher I think you would be happy. The D you just got is pretty damn nice. The holes on the side are a bummer yes but the rest of the machine is very nice.

Thanks Mygoose, now "one is in the pocket" while I hunt for the grade higher , then sell the other. trade up.  My hunch is for high grade/condition may need to come from here, collectors.

[Slapshot42]

We need pics for this thread!!