Yes I am familiar with Coke mirrors. However are you familiar with a book on Coke Collectibles? Petrettis 10th Edition Coca Cola price
guide. In there you will find a complete section devoted to Fantasy and reproduction items and one of the most commonly produced items are the Mirrors from the Victorian era. They were made in
the 1970s-80s and they are still a beautiful piece to look at. However the value is below 50.00.I will need a better description to verify exactly what you have. Size etc.. Can you send me a
photo? Hope this helps you out
Marlene
I have an old Coke vending machine, it is by Vendo. It was modified so the drinks could be sold for 6 cents. No one has been able to give me any
idea of what it might be worth. I would imagine that it was originally a 5 cent machine that has been upgraded to sell for 6 cents. I do not have a model number for this machine. It there
anywhere on the Internet that might have photos of various machines so I can try to identify this one? I am trying to get an idea of what to ask for it, as I want to sell it. Thanks much
Its easy to figure out a machine by first taking a look at the sides of the machines for a name tag. On this tag (usually black) you find the Model number and manufacturing #s. Such as Vendo 81
etc. Now yours may be missing which of course makes it a little harder. The coin amount has little to do with value since they made so many styles.
1. What are the dimensions.
2. Is it a lower cooler type model or a taller stand up machine.
3. How does the soda load and dispense soda? From a circular drum inside that revolves or a slanted door or what?
4. Last but certainly not least. Send me a photo. A picture is worth a
thousand words.
I am sure we can give you a good idea on the model and value.
Marlene
I have a sign that was
in our family candy store for many years. I think it was from the 1940s. It is a cardboard sign with a girl on the telephone. She is holding a Coke bottle. It measures about 20 x 36 inches. There
is a little edge wear very slight about 1/6th" on one edge where it goes into the frame and otherwise it is perfect. There are no cuts or marks. It is in a gold wood frame. It says Property
of Kay Display COCA COLA. I will forward a photo. I have other items that are not Coke. Can you please help with those as well? Thank you.
Thank you for the photo
of your Coca Cola lithograph. Yes, I can help you out on any type of advertising you may have. Did I see a Pepsi and Pete police sign in the background? It certainly helps out in determining the
value. You have personal history with your signs which always helps out in authenticating items. However this one is easy. Your Coca Cola cardboard litho sign in near mint condition has beautiful
colors and graphics. It was made in 1946. The young girl leaning on the stairs talking on the phone is one of many a collectors favorites.. The value because of the condition in a grade of 8-10
will be any where from 10 being the best, $800.00- $1200.00. Then you may add an extra 250.00 just for the frame. I always say "An advertising collector looks for FOUR things. #1.
Authenticity #2,3,and 4. CONDITION, CONDITION and CONDITION" are the most important things a collector is looking for. Often these Litho signs did not fare well and they are highly sought
after. Pieces that have been trimmed, soiled, faded or torn are worth much less. You certainly have a beauty! One more bit of advice. Your sign kept in this wonderful condition will only increase
in value. Thats one of the the beauties of collecting. Its a great investment too!
Marlene
I was wondering if you could help us out? We are in the process of looking for a Coke machine,
the 10 cent version for our new game room. There are so many types for sale. We have been looking at the square types and the rounder kinds. I am confused about the numbers.
There are models they call 63, 23 and so on. What is the best type to buy? Any information you have would be great.
Thank you
Machines are one of my
favorite Coke collectibles. I can give you a crash course on them. The round top or round corner machines are from the 1950s. They are the most sought after machines today. The square tops are
from the 1960s to the present. The machines model numbers do not have anything to do with the year they were made. It is the manufacturers capacity number that they refer to. A Vendo 39, vends 39
bottles. AVendo 44 vends 44 bottles and a Vendo 81, vends 81 bottles and so on.
You ask what is the best type? That would be the collectors preference and thats
you! The most collectible models today are Vendo 39's, 56's, 44's and 81's. The Vendo 44 and the Vendo 81 are the hottest on the market today.
The Vendo 44 is the
narrowest machine they have ever made. So if you are limited in space, Thats the machine for you. But if you want the most versatile machine that would be the Vend 81. This machine will vend 81
bottles up to 12 oz. and give 9 selections. This machine, restored, goes for on the average of $4300-$4995 and the Vend 44 tends to sell for $500-$1000 more than that. If you look those same
models, unrestored,the tend to range from 1800-3000.
Hope this helps you out. Remember one last thing. You may think it seems like a lot of money today. However in the
past 29 years, (That's how long I have been collecting memorabilia) I have found it to be a wonderful investment. It always increases in value. As a matter of fact...whenever I have sold a great
piece of memorabilia, whether it was a sign, a machine or any type of vintage advertising, I have always told the buyer, "I will be glad to purchase it back in a few years...and give you all
your money back!".
You know what...I have bought them back but I never have been able to purchase them back at my original selling price. they increase in value so
much! Now where else can you do that?
If you find a machine, cooler, etc., that needs parts, there is a place on the East coast that has all the restoration
parts you will need. Steve and Nancy Ebner of Maryland. The Company is called FUNTRONICS. he has also written a few price guides on soda machines etc... The phone number is 1-301-371-5246. I have
found them to be a great source.
Marlene
I have a 50's style Coca-Cola cooler that I found at a Flea Market. It's a bit bigger than the Junior. The dimensions are 17w X 17h X 12d. It's in
fair shape, with a little rust on the cover. Is there a specific name for this style cooler? Also there's also a dent in the side, do you recommend a way of pulling it out?
The Juniors are the most valuable of the 50's Coca-Cola metal coolers. Your cooler does have a name. It is called a standard. The value of your cooler in very good
condition is between $100- $145. If you have the box add another $100.
Try to pull out the dent with a toilet plunger if the cooler does not have a crease in it. This
is an old auto body trick. You can use some auto wax and it should bring the shine up a bit as well.
Keep looking! There are alot of neat versions out there.
Juniors and Lowboys, (they look as if someone cut the bottom one of a standard size cooler off by 5 inches). They are the best! Also look for unique coolers. A stainless steel cooler
in the original box recently sold on eBay for $2523.00. That is a record price!
