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« on: February 06, 2006, 03:10:45 pm » |
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I have a chance to buy a LaCrosse model LL81-ILL Pepsi machine. It cools but is missing the rails. The machine needs some cleaning, but doesn't have any rust or major dents. I am just looking for something for my basement, but don't want to overpay either. Is $200 reasonable?
Thanks,
Mike
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loman4ec
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« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2006, 03:36:52 pm » |
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I will take a stab at this. I would say that $200 is a little high. If it were complete it wouldn't be a bad deal but finding parts for the machine will be next to impossible. Although if you are handy with sheetmetal they could probably be made. I would say it is borderlined. If you just want a nice machine for the basement I would look for a nice inexpensive Cavalier 64 of Vendo 56 or 63. I just sold a nice complete 64 for $150 last week so deals can still be found.
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« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2006, 03:41:33 pm » |
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Thank you and thank you for turning me on to this website. It has a wealth of information.
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sodaworks
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« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2006, 06:03:10 pm » |
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Welcome aboard mkspies,
Josh's right, hold out for a complete machine. '>
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TERRY@SODAWORKS RESTORATIONS
Lots of Round Top machines
Buy-Sell-Trade-Restorations
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Kilroy
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« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2006, 06:50:25 pm » |
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Welcome MK,
I agree with Josh and Terry, keep looking. When I finally got my first machine, and friends and family discovered my 'dark secret obsession', I started getting calsl or emails about machines for sale they ran across, at garage sales, antique shops, on the curb side before garbage pickup...
</start Kung Fu master voice>
Patience, young grasshopper.
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"Restored they go for $6-7,000!!"
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loman4ec
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« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2006, 11:06:23 pm » |
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Kilroy, That is true. My grandpa owns a currier company ouside of Indianapolis and he is always calling me with different machines that he has found. I even bought him both of the ID and value books.
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sodaworks
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« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2006, 12:06:19 am » |
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That's the good thing about this hobby. Tell all your family and friends what your looking for and sit back. The machines will come to you.  '>
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TERRY@SODAWORKS RESTORATIONS
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« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2006, 09:13:36 am » |
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Thanks for the advice. I have told everyone that I have run into over the last couple weeks to keep an eye out for me.
Thanks again.
Mike:)
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BryanH
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« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2006, 10:33:20 am » |
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Mike - you should also try craigslist for your area and any other "free" online services. Surprising how many people post and read them.
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Thanks, Bryan
Cavalier USS-96: unrestored, working on the back patio
CV VUB/C 8-91: a fantasy restoration?
GE Cooler: in pieces, my next project
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« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2006, 11:13:16 am » |
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I also drop a business card everywhere I go. Lots of businesses have bulletin boards for posting cards. '>
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