Re: Jukebox Enthusiasts, Collecting.......

On 2021/04/14 8:37 a.m., Ronald Miller wrote:
> I'm honestly interested in opinions concerning the direction of jukebox collecting as a whole, particularly with the newer made 1015 boxes.  I'd like to get a collector's view overall, (and not a salesman's view), and is why I'm posting:
> 
>         -   Is there a big interest-following for the recreated jukeboxes, (Antique
>                      Apparatus, One-More-Time, etc)?
>         -   Which is more desirable?  Vinyl or CD Boxes?  Are people opting for
>                      the convenience of vinyl playing boxes, or the larger selection of
>                      CD playing boxes?
>         -   Is there an honorable interest for the "Non-1015" recreations, (Gazelle,
>                      Peacock, Harley Davidson, etc)?
>         -   Are there any notable problems with their performance, (breakdowns,
>                      sound quality, etc)?
>         -   Overall, are all jukebox prices increasing considerably because so
>                      many are being imported?
> 
> I know it's all about what the buyer happens to like, and the newer creations come with much glitter and a great sound.  Then again, should I make such a purchase, the day will probably come when I'd like to move on and sell it for perhaps another vintage machine, or just to downsize.  Do these boxes have a reasonable resale value?
> 
> All opinions are appreciated.  If you have anything you'd like to add, please do!   Thanks in advance!
> Ron
>           
> 

I think this posting is a bit delayed, from perhaps the early 1990s.

John :-#(#

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