How much is a Seeburg C worth?

I know nothing about Jukes. More of a pins and vids guy.
I got this Seeburg 100C Selectomatic from a friend. I can't get the
back door open without bustin the lock (unless someone here know's
how?) but I'm pretty sure she's complete as it's been in a single
family's posession for a very long time.
http://www.onecircuit.com/images/ebay/SUC50024.JPG

I did a quick search on ebay for this model under completed listings
and was surprised to see how much even the pieces for this thing have
gone for. Maybe I should part it out?
Need some advice... thanks guys.

-Adam

Value all depends on condition and location. Completely restored -
$3,500+. Working and complete - $1,600. Not working, but complete -
$800. Some parts can be very valuable. It's not my favorite juke, but
it's a popular model (Happy Days).

ajcrm125 wrote:
I know nothing about Jukes. More of a pins and vids guy.
I got this Seeburg 100C Selectomatic from a friend. I can't get the
back door open without bustin the lock (unless someone here know's
how?) but I'm pretty sure she's complete as it's been in a single
family's posession for a very long time.
http://www.onecircuit.com/images/ebay/SUC50024.JPG

I did a quick search on ebay for this model under completed listings
and was surprised to see how much even the pieces for this thing have
gone for. Maybe I should part it out?
Need some advice... thanks guys.

-Adam

You might want to look at trading it.
I know that I will usually trade some decent pins for classic jukes.
The picture that you posted is pretty poor, but it looks like the cabinet
has been painted blue.
Same rules apply to jukes as to pins. If the original cabinet is good under
the paint it's not too big of a deal, but if the cabinet will have to be
completely re-veneered, it really takes away from the value of the juke.
Are the plastic pilasters on the sides good? If so are the animation units
inside them working (are the colors changing when the juke is on)?
I would drill out the lock with a 3/8 or 1/2 inch drill instead of risking
damaging the door by prying it.
Let me know and send me some more pics and we might be able to work a trade.
Thanks!
Keith
"ajcrm125" wrote in message
ups.com...
I know nothing about Jukes. More of a pins and vids guy.
I got this Seeburg 100C Selectomatic from a friend. I can't get the
back door open without bustin the lock (unless someone here know's
how?) but I'm pretty sure she's complete as it's been in a single
family's posession for a very long time.
http://www.onecircuit.com/images/ebay/SUC50024.JPG

I did a quick search on ebay for this model under completed listings
and was surprised to see how much even the pieces for this thing have
gone for. Maybe I should part it out?
Need some advice... thanks guys.

-Adam

ACK! Don't drill the lock if you can avoid it. Assuming it is the original
one, you can buy the proper key from Victory Glass company.

Joseph "Tony" Dziedzic

In article , "Keith Stelter"
wrote:
You might want to look at trading it.
I know that I will usually trade some decent pins for classic jukes.
The picture that you posted is pretty poor, but it looks like the cabinet
has been painted blue.
Same rules apply to jukes as to pins. If the original cabinet is good under
the paint it's not too big of a deal, but if the cabinet will have to be
completely re-veneered, it really takes away from the value of the juke.
Are the plastic pilasters on the sides good? If so are the animation units
inside them working (are the colors changing when the juke is on)?
I would drill out the lock with a 3/8 or 1/2 inch drill instead of risking
damaging the door by prying it.
Let me know and send me some more pics and we might be able to work a trade.
Thanks!
Keith
"ajcrm125" wrote in message
oups.com...
I know nothing about Jukes. More of a pins and vids guy.
I got this Seeburg 100C Selectomatic from a friend. I can't get the
back door open without bustin the lock (unless someone here know's
how?) but I'm pretty sure she's complete as it's been in a single
family's posession for a very long time.
http://www.onecircuit.com/images/ebay/SUC50024.JPG

I did a quick search on ebay for this model under completed listings
and was surprised to see how much even the pieces for this thing have
gone for. Maybe I should part it out?
Need some advice... thanks guys.

-Adam

Virtually every part on this jukebox is available as reproductions from
several vendors, including Victory Glass.

A friend of mine paid $21,000 for a completely restored Seeburg C a few
years ago.

Is that a typo, or did you REALLY mean $21,000.00 ?!?!?!?
If you aren't kidding please send me the name of your friend so that I can
sell him stuff!
I can't think of any jukes other than a Peacock or a Filben Maestro that
would command that kind of money.


"Ken Layton" wrote in message
ups.com...
Virtually every part on this jukebox is available as reproductions from
several vendors, including Victory Glass.

A friend of mine paid $21,000 for a completely restored Seeburg C a few
years ago.

He must have meant $2,100 ... I've seen Cs go for as much as $4,000
retail (restored). I like the idea of a trade. If you're near
Maryland, then ask Lloyd if he's interested in a trade for a pin - he
deals in both. www.coinopwarehouse.com

Keith Stelter wrote:
Is that a typo, or did you REALLY mean $21,000.00 ?!?!?!?
If you aren't kidding please send me the name of your friend so that I can
sell him stuff!
I can't think of any jukes other than a Peacock or a Filben Maestro that
would command that kind of money.


"Ken Layton" wrote in message
ups.com...
Virtually every part on this jukebox is available as reproductions from
several vendors, including Victory Glass.

A friend of mine paid $21,000 for a completely restored Seeburg C a few
years ago.

No that's not a typo. My friend lives in Santa Barbara, Calif and I can
vouch that he did indeed pay $21,000 for his restored Seeburg C. It
also came with a restored wallbox and the juke was loaded with records.
Oh, by the way, my friend is a multi-multi millionaire.

Maybe I am too, but it doesn't mean that I'm going to pay 5X RETAIL price
for things.
Does he wipe his ass with hundred dollar bills because he's a "multi-multi
millionaire"?
I'd like to keep as much of my money as possible!


"Ken Layton" wrote in message
ups.com...
No that's not a typo. My friend lives in Santa Barbara, Calif and I can
vouch that he did indeed pay $21,000 for his restored Seeburg C. It
also came with a restored wallbox and the juke was loaded with records.
Oh, by the way, my friend is a multi-multi millionaire.

Keith Stelter wrote:
Maybe I am too, but it doesn't mean that I'm going to pay 5X RETAIL price
for things.

Kieth: There are some people in the US and World that must pay more for
everything they purchase because of status. In other words if anyone
found out that they bought a "CHEAP: low priced item they would be
ostrisized for it, One case in particular was this doctors wife who
always wore a specific designer perfume ( which could only be bought
from a known upscale store) then one day a friend of her's wore the
same perfume that was another name but a knockoff of her designer
perfume that was purchased at a discount surplus store for about 5% of
the price from designer store. Well when the Dr's wife found out that
she threw her perfume in the trash and would not ever wear that perfume
again.This is just one isolated case but I know of many. This is why
many buisines people strive for this type customer as they are out
there.
I congratulate the seller of the $21,000 Seeburg C.
I congratulate the seller of the 1970 Hemi Cuda convertible that sold
in A Barrett Jackson Auction for $2 Million dollars that sold for
$4,000 when new.
There are many more also.