Expert: Rodger Knutson - 7/13/2008

Question
heya Rodger. I have a Westinghouse WC-78-MD coke vending machine. I know its circa 1960's and it is in working condition though does show some age. I am just wanting to see if there is a way to get a reasonable figure as to what a generally accepted value would be for it. Thanks     phillip

Answer
Hi Phillip,
I hope you have seen and read my expertise, so you know I don't do pop machines. So please don't rate me bad for trying to help you anyway, OK? I have nothing on the WC-78, which the 78 stands for "it will vend 78 bottles or cans", but I do have information for the two models right between yours. The model Westinghouse WC-56, value average condition $475.00 and it has a completely restored value of $1,550.00 made early 1950's. On the other side of yours is the Westinghouse WC-96, made in the mid 1950's, average condition value is $375.00 and completely restored condition has a value of $1,250.00. I think you would be safe at coming up with a value using these two models as a guide. Sorry if you feel like I took a bit to find this information for you, it always takes some digging. I hope this helps you some.
Thank You
Sincerely
Rodger Knutson