I didn't realize these were Ezra's machines...but yes, at least two people wanted the generic. I'm not sure they would buy both machines, let alone a generic for $3500....the most I've seen a generic in that condition go for is $2800. I think if he's patient he could get $3000, but I would be surprised if he got $3500. At a certain point, you would just cut up a Coke 81 and not have the VMC stamped square area at the bottom...but even that could be fixed.
Thank you for your input on what you believe fair market value is for the machines. My price reflects my views after taking into consideration all the time I put into searching craigslist throughout the day every day, newspapers classifieds, cold calling old leads, etc. I want to be properly compensated for time.