Bobbie,
Here's my opinion since I have a game room and gas stuff.
First off I'm hoping that you're getting the V125 pretty cheap. I have had the opportunity to pick up two of these for free and have passed because I didn't want to spend the $300-400. to fix the compressor on a machine that currently isn't worth that much. However I do own a can machine of similar vintage that came painted in a 50's color scheme and it looks great and works well in my situation (Did not want glass bottles in the game room).
If you really want the look of the 50's I would hold out for a Vendo 44, 81 or 80 or I think a 56 0r 65 (can't remember which #).
Long term these will hold their value better. The newer bottle and can machines may come around in time but so far, at least around here, they just aren't worth that much.
Let's see what some of the other Coke guys think???
