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*** NO RESERVE ***Hi, I’m Lisa. I've been on eBay for over 25 years. My feedback is 100% positive. I'm selling this Vintage Coca-Cola Refrigerated Cooler — Model AR-15002 — which I think is from the 1950's. But I could be wrong about the date. I’d tell you all about this Coke machine, but I don’t know much about it at all! Based on my personal inspection, it’s in REALLY NICE condition. I can’t find any significant chips, dings, scratches, or problems. This Coke machine was purchased by a family member of mine back in the early 2000's. It has been sitting quietly, untouched since then. I assume everything on this machine is original, but I'd have no way of knowing or proving that. I leave it to you collectors to determine its originality. You guys know way more than I do!I feel sure someone will ask me if the paint is original. I wish I knew. But I have no idea what happened with this machine from the time it was manufactured (1950's?) through 2002. It was bought "as-is" back then (in 2002), and that's how we're selling it now.I have never plugged in the machine (and I don't plan to!). I decided long ago — I don't plug in anything older than I am! ???I took as many good photos of it as I could. All are listed here. As for this Coke machine's condition, please look at the photos carefully. Personally, I think this one's condition would be rated very high. It's really nice and clean. But everyone has their own ratings standards — so again, please look at the photos carefully and assess the condition yourself. The reason I don't have a "buy it now" price is that I truly have NO CLUE what this Coke machine is worth. I don't know if it will sell for $10 or $10,000. I figure I'll let you buyers let me know what it's worth with your bids! And remember! Whether you buy from me or not, please check the feedback on all potential sellers before you buy! Reputation is everything – feedback is so important!*** PICKUP ONLY!!! *** Because of the size and weight of this machine, I can't ship it. So, please, only bid if you can come pick it up yourself. The coke machine (and I) are in the Los Angeles valley — the Encino/Tarzana area. Even if this auction appears to indicate I can ship this machine to you... I can't. You'll have to come get it yourself. I will have some lemonade ready for you, if you like! Thanks for looking, and HAPPY BIDDING!!! Best,—Lisa *Item sold as-is. All sales final.On Sep-20-23 at 07:49:03 PDT, seller added the following To be as clear as possible... I do not know what year this unit was made. Based on the tags (on the back) and the motor inside, to ME it looks like it was made in the 1950's or 1960's. Granted, the interior does appear too clean & fresh to be "old." Our guess here is... it's an original, vintage machine (from the 1950's or 1960's) that was refurbished or restored at some point. That's our best guess, based on what we see. I wish we were more knowledgeable and could give you better information. I hope some of this helped. P.S. If you're a collector and know more about this particular Coke refrigerator cooler please message me the info, and I'll share it here. Thank you! :)On Sep-20-23 at 11:52:23 PDT, seller added the following #2! Based on what I'm being messaged from some nice collectors on eBay, this Coke machine is only around TWENTY-THREE years old. It's not from the 1950's or 1960's. So, I want to make that clear. If you already bid thinking this was older than 23 years old, please feel free to withdraw your bid. No hard feelings!Thanks to all!—Lisa :) :) On Sep-21-23 at 20:02:39 PDT, seller added the following #3! A couple of nice folks here on eBay have messaged me asking the SIZE of this Coca-Cola machine — a GREAT question. I'm currently not near the Coke machine (until Sunday) — I'm out of town. But I googled "Coca-Cola Refrigerated Cooler AR-15002" — and I found other machines online, exactly like the one I'm selling here.And it SEEMS that the dimensions are...• Height = 35.25 inches• Width = 25.25 inches• Depth = 17.75 inchesI'm not 100% SURE those dimensions are correct, because I just found them online — I can't measure my machine, myself, until I get back to L.A. on Sunday.But those dimensions DO SEEM correct to me. They probably are Best —Lisa :) :)On Sep-21-23 at 20:07:51 PDT, seller added the following #4! I forgot to add this...Online, it says the machine's capacity is 80 cans of soda. And once again, for the sake of complete clarity... this machine was made 23 years ago. (It is not from the 1950's or 60's.)Good luck, thanks for looking, and HAPPY BIDDING!—Lisa :) :)P.S. Remember: It's too big & heavy to ship. Local pickup only, please! I'm in the Los Angeles area... near Encino & Tarzana. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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