Expert: Rodger Knutson - 10/10/2008

Question
Selling Seeburg M100 Select-O-Matic Jukebox that was originally 78 converted into 45rpm, needs repair. What would this be worth?

Answer
Hi Tim,

Sorry for the delay, I been moving and the computer isn't set up yet but I do have this laptop and got notice I had questions pending. I need to know if it's a M-100C, or M-100A, or a M-100B, all different box's but if yours played 78's it must be a M-100A of 1949-50 as this is the only one of the three models that played 78's, the others only played 45's. So, 1949-50 Seeburg M100A, 100 selection, 78 rpm. Complete turnaround in jukebox design, from 20 selection trashcan model to new highly visible 100 selection mechanism. The only model able to intermix 10" & 12" 78's. Many have been converted to play LP's 45 rpm versions have offset cartridge mount on tone arm. Pickering "Blackhead" magnetic cartridge large & heavy. The models A & B had an animation tray below the buttons which slowly changed the V pattern on the grill. This is the model that introduced 10 cent play. 29,000 of this model was made. Value about $750.00 wholesale to a dealer. Working 2,500.00 retail refurbished. $3,000.00 retail and restored. 200.00 not working missing parts wholesale to dealer, and last 100.00 for just a parts box. Value would be I guess somewhere around that 750.00 as it is.
Thank You
Rodger Knutson