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Need some advice on selling a Jukebox
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2015 12:53 am
by Badwolf
Hi, folks. I'm new here.
I've got an AMI G 200 jukebox that I want to get rid of. I used to think I'd get it refurbished, but I've given up on that dream. I believe it to be substantially complete, but it's not in working condition. I know I'm not going to get rich selling it, but I don't want to sell it too cheaply, either. Any advice about finding out its actual value?
Thanks in advance.
Re: Need some advice on selling a Jukebox
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2015 5:14 am
by Spin45rpm
eBay completed listings may be your best bet if you can find a machine that matches yours in its current condition.
Re: Need some advice on selling a Jukebox
Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 2:14 am
by ecs446
Your G 200 from the factory needed several updates. Probably the higher voltage wires will have the insulation rotten on them. Parts would be hard to find if the updates have not been done.
Edwin Spencer
Burns, TN
Re: Need some advice on selling a Jukebox
Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 2:40 am
by ds100h
Always' Jukin' sells a price guide you can buy.
Best
Darrell
Re: Need some advice on selling a Jukebox
Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 2:43 am
by Ron Rich
My advice--BE HONEST--If you don't know something say so--if you do--admit it--
Ron Rich
Re: Need some advice on selling a Jukebox
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2016 8:51 pm
by Badwolf
Thanks, I guess I'll pick up that price guide.
Re: Need some advice on selling a Jukebox
Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 1:21 am
by DoghouseRiley
Here's my two penn'oth.
Price guides are all very well, but it's more a case of, supply & demand, timing, presentation and location, when it comes to selling on eBay.
Supply & Demand.
Not a good idea to try to sell a jukebox when there's one or two others of a similar model being offered at the same time, particularly if they're better than yours. Wait until there's less variety available.
Timing.
Now is not a good time to be thinking of selling a jukebox, when all those post holiday bills are coming in. The run up to Christmas is best. Now I'd wait a few months until it gets a bit warmer.
Presentation
I'm often amazed that few people make the best use of eBay's facilities, (other than those who buy and sell jukeboxes for a living).
I've seen some really poor photography, sometimes taken on a mobile phone. Take lots of photos on a decent camera and choose them carefully. You can post a lot of photos on eBay for no extra cost. Be honest with the description. Itemise any the faults, but don't dwell on them.
Make a video, if it's working, (not on your phone on a decent camera) upload it to YouTube and post the link in your description.
Location.
It's easier to sell a jukebox if you live in a big city, If you're out in the sticks, don't expect to get the same sort of money. People having to travel too far won't make a bid. Here in the UK traveling 100 miles to view a jukebox would be considered "a long way."
Best of luck.