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Finding the Value of a Wurlitzer Juke Box?

March 20, 2017

Value of a Wurlitzer Model 123 - old jukeboxI have a rare Wurlitzer model 123 Stroller. I would like to know the value of it? Research shows only about 200 were made. It is all original.

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The serial number and manufacturer's tag on a Wurlitzer juke box.
 
Value of a Wurlitzer Model 123
 

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March 20, 20171 found this helpful
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Ooh, thats a rare one :) You might want to check out sites like this one:

tomszone.com/JBQandA.html

Thats the Q and A forum but there are charts on the site for more information.

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March 21, 20170 found this helpful
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A found a page online from Maloney's Antiques and Collectibles Resource Directory, which lists dealers. You may want to visit this website and contact one of the dealers: books.google.com/books?id=KwRr8MqB7r4C&pg=PT260&lpg...

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March 21, 20170 found this helpful
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Your machine looks nice.
I do not believe the "wall" units will be as valuable as the full machine unless you are lucky enough to find a true collector that doesn't have this model.

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Model 123 was made 1941-1942 as a wireless wall unit so yours may be a "specially" made unit.
Here is a site that may give you an estimated value if you present it as something you wish to sell:

nationaljukebox.com/sell.html

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November 12, 2018

I am trying to determine the value of a 1970s Wurlitzer Fuego jukebox.


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November 12, 20181 found this helpful

Can you please post the model number and if it includes the records, is working, and a general indication of the condition? With more information I can do a better job of helping you with value.

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Jukebox prices are all over the place and depend on many things. Also, do you have the manual? Has it been worked on or rewired? Does it have all the original parts?

If you can post a picture, even better.

These are neat items. I have learned (just as some food for thought) if it is in bad shape or is not working, if you take it apart, it is worth more in pieces selling off what does work and is not broken.

Looking forward to learning more about your piece so I can help you find today's market value.

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November 12, 20180 found this helpful

eBay doesnt have the Fuego at this time. Older models that are working well fetch thousands of dollars. Yours is worth less because it is newer.

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Keep looking at eBay over a period of time and you will see your model. See what price it sells for and you will know what yours is worth

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November 14, 20180 found this helpful

Thanks for the additional info.

While I cant find any recent sales, I can paint you a picture of the sales in last 8 years or so and it should still hold true as the market for these things has not fluctuated muchI think it has held fairly steady.

There was one sold in Germany (if memory serves me, this is a German model so that makes sense) for $866.61 US dollars in 2014. See this link (it was $1500 in European currency:

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be.just-second-hand.com/.../jukebox-wurlitzer-type-mb-20-16-mod...

The value there would be a bit higher than the US because of the history of the machine.

If you are overseas, this website may be able to help you sell it:

www.jukeboxhaven.co.uk/.../

No matter where you are located, this site may be able to help put you in touch with someone who may want to buy it where you are located:

www.arcade-museum.com/.../game_census.php?klov_id=2495

This guy (link below.even though the advice and numbers are from 2009) gives good info about this machine and selling prices, best way to sell. This was after the big market crash and since many prices for cool stuff have not recovered much, this may be slightly low, so you can figure with the number from the first link and number from this link there is an average in there for general pricing purposes):

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lists.netlojix.com/.../040936.html

All of that saidjuke sales are all about supply and demand. You will need to learn what the supply and demand is in your area by checking your local Facebook market place, Craigs list, LetGo and Next door sites. You can use the values above as a baseline if you cant find any local sales in your area.

If you are with people coming to your house, you can use the info above (always start higher so you have wiggle room because people negotiate down) and sell it through one of those venues. I would not recommend eBay or any venue where someone may want you to ship it. Not worth the hassle.

If you dont want people coming to your house, I suggest finding a shop in your area that specializes in arcade games and jukes and having them consign it for you. They will get the best draw and you will get it out of your house. You will get less profit, but, have less hassle and probably will get the best value overall from the sale.

Post back what you get for it and where you are. I love learning what things are worth in different places.

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March 6, 2020

I'm interested in primarily selling the jukebox. I'm also interested in learning about it. I may keep it, so I'm also interested in the ins and outs of restoring it. But, I should sell it because we really don't have space at my house!Value of a Wurlitzer 1250 Jukebox - juke

 

Thank you in advance.

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March 6, 20200 found this helpful
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The value of jukeboxes usually depends on the model, overall condition, how well it works, and also where it is located.
There are not a lot of buyers who will pay the high cost of shipping unless they are getting a real 'steal' (usually for less than the shipping cost).
Usually the ones who pay the big prices buy from a reputable dealer who they feel can be trusted to have the machine in excellent condition and these dealers also have the means to ship items like this.
It is rare you will find a 'sold' price for the exact machine you have but a same model machine did sell at one auction but we have no way to know if your machine is anywhere near the same condition.
The following link shows a model #1250 sold in 2011 for $850.

www.liveauctioneers.com/.../10526071_265-1950-s-signed-wurlitzer...

You may be able to check auction/sale sites in your area to see if anyone has a jukebox for sale and maybe watch it to see if it sells.

You may be able to contact someone at this site to see if they are interested in buying your machine.

www.pinballrebel.com/.../w1250.htm

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September 3, 2019

I won this jukebox in a raffle, for a worthy cause, a dog sanctuary. It is new; I uncrated it myself. I oiled the belts and tested it; it played. It's been locked down for moving and blanketed for about 5 years.

I want to sell it, someone should enjoy it. The pic is terrible, but nothing is broken or cracked. It looks like it. The thing hanging on it is the lock! Good thing I don't shoot weddings!

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February 10, 2020

What is a vintage Wurlitzer 500 jukebox worth?


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February 11, 20200 found this helpful
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Normally they sell for around $1600 but people can ask for up to $3000 for one. That does not mean it will sell. One was listed for $2600 but they only sold it for $1600 + shipping. So the true value is what it was sold for and not what a person asked for it.

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February 11, 2022

Does anyone know the value of this Wurlitzer jukebox? It's a New York model CD changer. I bought it at a garage sale.

An old CD jukebox.
 

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April 12, 2022

I have a Wurlitzer 2300 S Multi Selector Phonograph
Serial # 392556
Does anyone have a guesstimate of how much this Jukebox is worth.
Excellent condition, plays and sounds beautiful.


All original records in a selection of 200

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February 15, 2019

I have a Wurlitzer jukebox, model 1800. It is in good condition except that it needs a sound module. What would it be worth?


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February 16, 20190 found this helpful

This one is asking $12313.17. www.fiftiesstore.com/wurlitzer-1800-jukebox-1955-brown...

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October 22, 2018

I have a Wurlitzer 1954, model 1700f phonograph juke box that I'm looking to sell. It works great. I don't know its value. Does anyone know?


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October 22, 20180 found this helpful

These can be several thousand dollars. I would look on ebay regularly for at least a few weeks, until you get an idea of what they are selling for.

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October 24, 20180 found this helpful

There are many, many, many variables with these sweet things!!

Working condition like yours is critical, but does it have all the orgiinal parts? Does it have the records? Do all the records work? Are there any cracks in it? Do all the lights work? Does it have the manual? There is a dizzaying array of info so each sale will be a little different as you can see by these two SOLD auctions below (they are not 2018 so take that into consideration. Finding one today may be a challenge because so many people love to hold on to these cool pieces!!)

If this one is an exact match to yours in condition and what it comes with, it sold for $3,500 in 2014...which with inflation would be slightly more today since the Jukes have (at least in my area) appreciated somewhat.

www.proxibid.com/.../18671404

In 2017 this one sold for £6,900.00 (equals approx 8,925 US dollars):

picclick.co.uk/Wurlitzer-1952-Jukebox-Model-1700F...

Another factor is where are you? If you are in a place where there are lots of these items, the value drops as it becomes a supply and demand thing. Around me, these are hard to come by, so the value increases!

Cool item! Lucky you for having one!!!

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March 14, 2019

I would appreciate an estimate for this jukebox. It is in perfect working condition.

Thank you.


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February 25, 2019

I have a model 3100 Wurlitzer Americano that I am going to sell. How much is it worth?


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December 28, 2018

I have a client who has a Wurlitzer jukebox model 2017. They say it's in good condition. I would like an estimate of value.
Thank you.


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December 28, 20180 found this helpful

I dont see that model number on eBay. Check eBay often for the next few weeks. See what the item has sold for. This is much more important than what the seller originally asked for.

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December 30, 20180 found this helpful

Is this a close example? www.ebay.com/.../332979079407?chn=ps

However per listing states this is a 2016 DECEMBER BUILD DATE. ALMOST A 2017

Keyword "Almost a 2017"

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