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- Back around 1994 this coke machine could be found for around 1,000. Today the same Royal Crown soda machine would cost you at least $6,500 in fair condition and as high as $23,000 in original, mint, or restored condition. The VMC 81 is a shelf vendor!
The value of vintage Coca-Cola machines can vary, based on several factors. As with any Coca-Cola collectible, the real value of a vintage machine depends on what a buyer is willing to pay for it.
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History of Coke Vending Machines
One of the largest and most well-known manufacturers of Coca-Cola vending machines is the Vendo company. Vendo was founded in Kansas City, Missouri in 1937. Two brothers, Elmer F. and John T. Pierson bought a patent for a simple, reliable vending lid. The lid was designed to lock on top of the Westinghouse and Frigidaire chest coolers that many grocery stores and gas stations used to chill sodas that they would sell on the honor system, where customers would grab a soda and pay at the counter. With the technology of this new vending lid, about $3000 in start-up capital in the help of J.E. Hagstrom and his company, the Piersons developed the first real vending system, a lid called the 'Red Top'. With this lid, the delivery opening was moved to the next bottle in the chest, instead of moving the bottles through the ice.
Shop for-and learn about-Vintage Coke Machines. In the early part of the 20th century, most corner grocery stores kept their inventories of bottled. Collectors Weekly. In the early part of the 20th century, most corner grocery stores kept their inventories of bottled Coca-Cola cold by icing them in coolers.
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The Vendo company survived wartime restrictions during World War II that were devastating to many other industries because the U.S. War Department declared soft drinks as 'essential to soldier morale'. Vendo was authorized to produce 5000 'Red Tops' for military training camps and war plants.
During the 1950's, the vending industry soared to new heights. Vending machines gained a new look with upright, streamlined units with rounded corner cabinets. Some of Vendo's most popular machines were made during this decade, including the V-39. Vending machines also started to sell multiple products such as packaged snacks, coffee, milk and ice cream.
Cavalier was another successful Coca Cola vending machine company. Their machines are popular with collectors, including the C-27 model from the late 1940s and the C-102, which dispensed soda from two sides. These machines were widely used during the 1950s, a time when racial prejudice was still running strong as evidenced by the machine's segregation of drinks, with one side reading 'Whites Only' and the other 'Colored Only'.
Determining the Value of Vintage Coca Cola Machines
One way to determine the value of vintage Coca-Cola machines is to research what certain models are selling for on auction sites such as eBay. Just remember that you usually don't get full value for collectibles when you sell on eBay. You could also try a vintage vending machine forum such as Cola Machines.
Variables that will determine the value of any vending machine include:
- Manufacturer
- Age
- Model
- Working Condition
- Appearance
Acquiring as much knowledge about Coca-Cola vending machines as you can possibly get will help you feel more confident when buying or selling them. You can find the following books on soda vending machines at Amazon, Classic Soda Machines and Vintage Coca-Cola Machines a Price and Identification Guide to Collectible Coolers and Machines.
There are also some great websites that are dedicated to educating about, collecting and restoring vintage soda machines. These sites will help answer your questions and allow you to network with other collectors and experts in the business of restoring antique soda vending machines.
You can see what different models of Coke vending machines are selling for at Game Room Antiques. Here are a few examples:
- Vendo 39-$2995
- Vendo 81- $6395
- Vendo 44- $6795
- Vendo 56- $5995
- Cavalier CS-72- $5795
- Cavalier CS-96- $5995
As you can see, most vintage Coke machines that have been fully restored are worth $5000-$6000. The first listed Vendo 39 was cheaper because it was listed from a private seller who estimated its value at $2995.
Those who love the vintage, retro look can benefit by having one of these Coca-Cola machines in their garage, game room or back patio. These machines are a big investment, however, you can start to recoup some of your investment by doing a lot of entertaining!
Brother sewing machine serial numbers are coded to indicate the manufacture date of the machine. The letter and first number indicate the month and last digit of the year the machine was made. Because the first number in the serial number could correspond to a year in any decade, you need help from Brother International Corp., the machine's manufacturer, to determine when the machine was made. You can submit an email request through the company's website.
Machine Serial Number
Find both the model and serial numbers on your Brother sewing machine and write them down. The model and serial numbers are usually printed on a tag affixed to the back of the machine, but may be located elsewhere on the machine's exterior.
Go to the Brother sewing machine website, Brother-USA.com, and click on the 'Support' link at the top of the page.
Click the 'Send Us An Email' button in the Online Support Center.
Select 'Home Sewing and Embroidery' in the 'Product Group' drop-down menu.
Click on 'Anything Not Covered Above' as the topic that best describes your request. Select your machine’s model number in the 'Select Model' drop-down menu. Click 'Next' and then click the 'Ask Us Via Email' button.
Create an account, following the on-screen directions, or log in if you already have an account.
Type your sewing machine's serial number and date of purchase in the spaces provided. Estimate the date of purchase if you don’t know the exact date. In the inquiry text box, type your request for the company to determine the date of your sewing machine. Click 'Send An Email.'