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Author Topic: Ideal Venders Limited - Model 500  (Read 7439 times)
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brasskey
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« on: June 25, 2007, 01:41:12 pm »

A buddy gave this to me recently.  He said it worked before it was abandoned.  It has been outside so there is rust, but there is a brand new compressor in an additiontal box.  I would like to fix it up and use it but I've never restored one.  I wanted to know the approximate value so I don't get too much money in it.  As far as the parts go (gaskets, locks, etc.) is Funtronics the way to go?  Thanks for the help.


Ideal Vendors Limited
Model 500
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« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2007, 02:40:15 pm »

Looks like an Atlas Senior. I think they are worth about $300. Guys on here will know for sure!
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« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2007, 10:16:07 pm »

Those who collect machines here would not spend more than $50 on it. It's not collectible and there's no demand. They are huge. It dosen't mean that it's not useful to you or that it wouldn't make a great cooler for your garage.
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« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2007, 09:25:30 am »

I wouldn't buy it for an investment item... but for the garage or porch (if you have room) and it was free... then not bad I guess.
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« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2007, 06:58:26 pm »

I had a Ideal 300 once and it was huge, I can't imagine the 500 is any bigger.  Ended up selling this machine for $100.00.  Agreed if you have the room it's good, but very large.
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