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Several years back, I was tearing down a V-83 (late 40's version) and found almost $2.00 in Mercury dimes!
As stated previously, it's nice to find the old coins of days gone bye...
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« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2005, 02:20:13 pm » |
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I'm not a coin collector but would be interested in seeing what is a collectable coin...In case any of my machines happen to come with gifts. Any pics?
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« Reply #12 on: June 22, 2005, 02:40:24 pm » |
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Look for 1964 and earlier dimes and quarters. They are soild silver, no copper.
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« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2005, 06:49:02 am » |
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Hello Chaps
I have been admiring the Vendo 23 for soemtime now. As soon as I can convince "The better half" that I need another Soda Machine then something similar to a Vendo 23 is what I'd be after. Small and light (good for Intl Shipping). My question is this
Was the Vendo 23 only made for Coca - Cola??
What sort of money would I be looking at for a restored/Good Original condition one??
Anybody care to recommend something similar??
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Dave
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« Reply #14 on: June 24, 2005, 08:24:43 am » |
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The most common collectable coin that you will probably run across in an old soda pop machine is the Winged Liberty Dime, AKA: The "Mercury Dime". This dime was produced from 1916 to 1945 but widely used into the sixties and early seventies. You might also keep an eye out for pre-1964 Washington Type Quarters as they are .900 percent silver in content. Here's a picture of my favorite Merc Dime books:
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« Reply #15 on: June 24, 2005, 08:30:49 am » |
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Just one more book pic! (sorry to get off of the V-23 topic!) If you guys need a reference book to help aid in the ID'ing/pricing of any old coins that you find, The Whitman Redbook, is the best out there and isn't very pricey. It can be found at almost any bookstore in the collectibles/antiques section for around $11.95.
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« Reply #16 on: June 24, 2005, 10:00:43 am » |
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Dave,
I like the 23s too. I believe they were only made for Coke. However, only the Deluxe model had embossing, so others may have been repainted to other brands. They only hold the small bottles of soda. I would imagine some brands of bottled water would fit, and I know the small Yoo-Hoo bottles also fit.
Price-wise, 23s in average condition are probably around $400-$500. Restored ones are in the $1500 range. I am speculating, as my price guide is in my car.
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Cavalier 51 (1953)
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7-Up Picnic Cooler
Vendo 110 (1957)
VMC 56 Bottle (1964)
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Westinghouse Master Water Bath Cooler
Westinghouse Standard Ice Cooler
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« Reply #17 on: June 24, 2005, 01:36:07 pm » |
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Hi Wayne
thanks for the info. I only have Ebay as a guide and , as been mentioned here many times before, it ain't always a true reflection of what the item is really worth.
Cheers
Dave
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« Reply #18 on: June 24, 2005, 02:28:16 pm » |
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Dave, you need Jeff Walters book "Classic Soda machines".
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« Reply #19 on: June 24, 2005, 03:06:42 pm » |
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Hi Glen
I have one on order but for some reason it seems to be taking forever to arrive.
Dave
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