Expert: Rodger Knutson - 2/15/2009

Question
I have a jukebox that was made in 72. There was only supposed to be 1 made, but the plans were pirated and someone made a second one. I am assuming I have the original since I do have serial #'s. It is A ROWE/AMI. It is a tube jukebox. It has a 8track karaoke. The records are 45's and are all in the late 60's early 70's. Just curious of how much this may be worth.

Answer
Hi Sue,

Well this is really an imposable question because say you have the only one right?, that would mean that there has never been another one sell, so there is nothing to compare prices with. Without anything to go by, then it is worth what the seller is willing to sell it for, and what the buyer is willing to pay for it. The way I would sell it is at a well know auction company, or advertise for offers and that is the best we can do here. Is there no model number?, in 1972 AMI/Roe made a model called MM-6 Superstar which has a nice clean Refurbished retail and working value of $1,200.00. It is a 200 selections, 45 rpm. and can be converted to 100/160 selections. There was an option for all AMI/ROE units called a Photo Vue for MM series, which would give you eye catching film with music. It had 20 full color films which would match moods and tempos of hit tunes but this was not a Karaoke device that I know about. That is about all I have for you Sue. I hope this helps you. I'll attach Photo Vue, photo if I can. Can't attach photo, if you want the photo, write me at jackpot7@ix.netcom.com and I will attach Photo Vue photo and return.
Cheers
Rodger Knutson