Expert: Rodger Knutson - 12/3/2009

Question
Hi
I have put a Jukebox on ebay for my boss and somebody has left a message saying that it could be worth a lot of money. Nobody believes it as they all say it is too ugly to be worth much. It is an AMI Vinyl from the 1960's, with model number R-85 on the back. listing is http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AMI-Vinyl-Jukebox-100-record-1960s_W0QQitemZ290376775987QQ...   
Thanks
Mark  

Answer
Thanks Mark,

I work with the older stuff and my information stops with the model just before this one, but it almost looks to be that same machine, just slight differences. My reference stops with model R-84 of 1980. <STOP> scratch all this as I just found it, R-85 made in 1981 and the value gives it's value as $900.00 Restored or refurbished in grade 1 or 2 condition and selling retail with a guarantee. The next grade is listed as a 3, and this is working but being sold wholesale to a dealer which is $200.00. So, if yours was working and in good condition it would have a value range of somewhere from 300.00 to 600.00 U.S dollars. None working subtract repair cost or figure around 150.00 wholesale. Notice the year of the R-85 here? it's a 1981 juke, not a 1960's juke, so there is no real antique value, but more a game room jukebox value for a jukebox for the game room that will keep your records safe and ready to play. She is a cool looking juke box to me, looks like a nice size also. Good luck on your auction.

I hope this gives you a good idea as to it's value.

Cheers!

Thank You

Rodger Knutson

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