Lake Cities Vending Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I just bought a storage shed full of Oak Machines for $150.00. There is probably 200 to 250 machines. Most are all taken apart in boxes. Most of the 1" will need to be powder coated, I can do that. I have boxes of lids, side panels, frames and other parts that have been powder coated and still in wrappers. I packed my van and the biggest uhaul trailer I could get. Spent all day yesterday going to get them and all morning unloading. I don't even know what all I have. Looks like I need to learn about Oak machines and do a lot of work getting these all together and out on location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick505 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake Cities Vending Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 Here is the link to the auction. http://www.ebay.com/itm/OAK-2-1-Vending-Machines-storage-unit-lot-Gumball-Capsule-Candy-25-50-cent-/121336745046?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=psRY0m0lCY7IPzsPOfaQFmnFDsM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindVending Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Wow. Why can't I find something like this lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake Cities Vending Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 The auction just shows 1 box of each item like lids, bodies etc. There are several boxes of each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick505 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 That's really old equipment, still a good buy at 150 though. I personally would flip that stuff on ebay for a nice profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake Cities Vending Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 I'm thinking on putting a few together and selling them. Not really sure yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrCorey Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havending Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I don't know why companies break all the machines down like that. I have seen it many times. What we don't have out is still put together and most of it on racks. Good buy though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFVending Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Great buy! Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrybrooks vending Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Good for you!! Was that the one in oklahoma? Sent from my Ally using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlindVending Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I'll take a few gumball wheels if you part with any Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildmanne39 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I bought a rack of 4 years ago with one of those machines on it, they are good machines, but it sure was a hassle cleaning and painting the machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrCorey Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I bought a rack of 4 years ago with one of those machines on it, they are good machines, but it sure was a hassle cleaning and painting the machines. that's why they break down like this. they were taken apart to refurb it looks like, and maybe decided to get out of the business or buy new ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake Cities Vending Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 That's really old equipment, still a good buy at 150 though. I personally would flip that stuff on ebay for a nice profit. You are right about being old equipment. After going through some of it there are a lot of old stuff. Most of the 2" machines are somewhat late models but most of the 1" machines are old. I have found several 1 and 5 cent coin mech's. That's all great but I was looking for machines to put out. I need to start putting some things on Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dromero Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Here is the link to the auction. http://www.ebay.com/itm/OAK-2-1-Vending-Machines-storage-unit-lot-Gumball-Capsule-Candy-25-50-cent-/121336745046?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=psRY0m0lCY7IPzsPOfaQFmnFDsM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc Does any of those machiens actually work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titandist Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 You have got a lot of work ahead with those machines. From the pictures the small machines look like Oak acorn. The round lids for the acorn and the square one you can make those a Oak 300. You can even make those a oak vista cabinet with the adapter they sell and a new or used vista lid and side posts and top ring. You have a few choices. You will probably have to replace the coin mechanisms buy new globes, globe rods, if you can do the restoration yourself you could save some money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Sounds like you found a gold mine.I have a few oak machines out and they are very dependable. The coin mechanism is easy to update with one of a higher vend price. We all are jealous of your purchase. Good luck! Steve G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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