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Seeburg USC2 Firestar Jukebox - Value / Opinions
There is a non-working Seeburg USC2 Firestar Jukebox near where I
live. This is the 1971 model that holds 80 records (160 selections). The machine lights up, mechanism moves, but the selector pad doesn't work and it doesn't play. The owner knows little about its value and is asking $500 (he described it as 'beautiful'). I'd consider offering $350 and I've seen these go for $1,500 (retail) restored. I also see non-restored ones under $600 on a regular basis. I personally like the 100R and 200V models. I have about 5000 (yes that's five thousand!) 45 RPM records and I really want a machine to just play the records. I like a nice sound. I like the warmth of the tube amplifiers on the older machines, but it would be nice to have access to more records and perhaps. Frankly the USC2 is somewhat UGLY, but not as bad as some other late 1960 machines or the later 1970 disco machines. Any opinions on the Firestar or recommendations for a good playing jukebox for a record collector such as myself? I suspect my best "bet" would be a fully restored V200 (100 selections and likely the best sounding amp of that era). Of course $350 verse something like $4000 for the V200 (if you could even find one). Then there's the issue of moving a 425LB monster down the stairs into my basement! |
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If the USC2 isn't selecting I would say that you are in for a $300.00 repair
IF you can find the parts and someone to work on the electronic boards. I usually get these jukes for about $300.00 working but filthy here in Michigan and Indiana. I've never seen them going for anywhere near the prices that you mention, but if you live in California or New York City it might be possible. If you are going to end up spending a grand on a juke, you could probably find a 50's era Seeburg for a little more. I can usually find 100B's for $1,000.00 to $1,200.00. Either that or buy a different, working, 70's era juke for a few hundred dollars to use while you look for a deal on a "cooler" one. I know where there is an AMI model "F" for sale right now near Chicago for a very reasonable price. I personally have a Wurlitzer 3010 that I would sell for $650.00 right now. It's VERY clean and works perfectly. I'm near South Bend, Indiana but could ship it in case you have any interest. It also has the area where you can see the record playing. And by the way, most of us "sick with juke fever" people on this newsgroup probably have 20,000 to 100,000 45's! I got 40,000 all at one time a few years ago when I bough tout an old juke operators warehouse! I could have shingled half the roof in the neighborhood with 45's!!! Keith "Fred" wrote in message om... There is a non-working Seeburg USC2 Firestar Jukebox near where I live. This is the 1971 model that holds 80 records (160 selections). The machine lights up, mechanism moves, but the selector pad doesn't work and it doesn't play. The owner knows little about its value and is asking $500 (he described it as 'beautiful'). I'd consider offering $350 and I've seen these go for $1,500 (retail) restored. I also see non-restored ones under $600 on a regular basis. I personally like the 100R and 200V models. I have about 5000 (yes that's five thousand!) 45 RPM records and I really want a machine to just play the records. I like a nice sound. I like the warmth of the tube amplifiers on the older machines, but it would be nice to have access to more records and perhaps. Frankly the USC2 is somewhat UGLY, but not as bad as some other late 1960 machines or the later 1970 disco machines. Any opinions on the Firestar or recommendations for a good playing jukebox for a record collector such as myself? I suspect my best "bet" would be a fully restored V200 (100 selections and likely the best sounding amp of that era). Of course $350 verse something like $4000 for the V200 (if you could even find one). Then there's the issue of moving a 425LB monster down the stairs into my basement! -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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I sold a nice one last month for $500. If they don't work I pay $100 to $125.
They sound great but down here (Florida) I cant get over $500 for any 70s-80s model |
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I wouldn't pay more than $125 for a non-working juke of that vintage.If you
know nothing about repairing jukes and the boards are beyond a lot of part time jukers I would pass and find a working one.A V 200 restored will probably be quite a bit more than $4000.They are more valuable than the C's and R's which go restored around $5000.The V has the revolving title drum and 200 selections.The R is a close match in sound.There have been working 70's jukes on ebay go less than $500.I don't know how you feel about Rockolas but non-working ones are usually pretty easy to repair because they were nearly all electromechanical into the 70's.No electronic keypads and electronic selection systems.They have a decent sound (Guys that only like Seeburgs will disagree I'm sure).I picked up a Rockola 450 last winter at a local auction for $45 and fixed it in no time.The gripper was gummed up.Some contact cleaning,lights,needle and good scrubbing of the filthy cabinet and it was working and looking a lot better than when I bought it..I did have to rob a parts box for some missing cosmetic items.Sold it dirt cheap (Less than $200 because my boss was interested in it)Gotta keep my employer happy you know.Of course I'm married to it when it breaks.Sounds good but I have to concur that a friend of mine's Seeburg Entertainer will beat the pants off it in bass.Rockola did get it's act together on sound in the mid 80's with the Supersound series.The bass on my Supersound II rocks the house.It's the best sounding juke I own right now and it's been going for 9 years without a hitch as long as I don't forget to feed the gripper some new grease once in a while.I think it's time to change the needle though...lol.I did pay $200 for it at a local auction(playing but stuck on one record:blown fuse,stuck gripper)Had to have it when I heard that "sound".And it looks real nice lit up. |
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Fred wrote:
There is a non-working Seeburg USC2 Firestar Jukebox near where I live. This is the 1971 model that holds 80 records (160 selections). The machine lights up, mechanism moves, but the selector pad doesn't work and it doesn't play. The owner knows little about its value and is asking $500 (he described it as 'beautiful'). I'd consider offering $350 and I've seen these go for $1,500 (retail) restored. I also see non-restored ones under $600 on a regular basis. I personally like the 100R and 200V models. I have about 5000 (yes that's five thousand!) 45 RPM records and I really want a machine to just play the records. I like a nice sound. I like the warmth of the tube amplifiers on the older machines, but it would be nice to have access to more records and perhaps. Frankly the USC2 is somewhat UGLY snip By now you have gotten some more knowledgable responses about price and repairs of this era machine than I can give (since I don't have one of these later Seeburgs), but I do have to chime in about the looks. I think the USC-2 is probably the best looking of the gray-box Seeburgs, especially in a dimly-lit room. If the appearance pieces are all there and clean, that orangey-pink "3-D" lower panel really is hypnotic! And I am sure the sound (if all is working correctly) would be more than adequate! And it even has a cool name -- FIRESTAR!!! I wouldn't throw one out of my house if I had one...the futuristic shape ought to allow it to be called the Continental of the 70's! --Bob ================================================== ===================== Bob Ellingson Halted Specialties Co., Inc. http://www.halted.com 3500 Ryder St. (408) 732-1573 Santa Clara, Calif. 95051 USA (408) 732-6428 (FAX) |
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Well I can say I do own a 1972 Seeburg Olympian it is more compact than
the firestar and sounds just as great (100 watts per channel with all internal and external speakers connected) but does rock the house it rattled a picture off the wall the other day with just the box speakers. check out http://www.jukeboxparts.com durfee has several for sale check it out Jim W "Bob E." wrote in message ... Fred wrote: There is a non-working Seeburg USC2 Firestar Jukebox near where I live. This is the 1971 model that holds 80 records (160 selections). The machine lights up, mechanism moves, but the selector pad doesn't work and it doesn't play. The owner knows little about its value and is asking $500 (he described it as 'beautiful'). I'd consider offering $350 and I've seen these go for $1,500 (retail) restored. I also see non-restored ones under $600 on a regular basis. I personally like the 100R and 200V models. I have about 5000 (yes that's five thousand!) 45 RPM records and I really want a machine to just play the records. I like a nice sound. I like the warmth of the tube amplifiers on the older machines, but it would be nice to have access to more records and perhaps. Frankly the USC2 is somewhat UGLY snip By now you have gotten some more knowledgable responses about price and repairs of this era machine than I can give (since I don't have one of these later Seeburgs), but I do have to chime in about the looks. I think the USC-2 is probably the best looking of the gray-box Seeburgs, especially in a dimly-lit room. If the appearance pieces are all there and clean, that orangey-pink "3-D" lower panel really is hypnotic! And I am sure the sound (if all is working correctly) would be more than adequate! And it even has a cool name -- FIRESTAR!!! I wouldn't throw one out of my house if I had one...the futuristic shape ought to allow it to be called the Continental of the 70's! --Bob ================================================== ===================== Bob Ellingson Halted Specialties Co., Inc. http://www.halted.com 3500 Ryder St. (408) 732-1573 Santa Clara, Calif. 95051 USA (408) 732-6428 (FAX) |
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Same out here in the Northwest... If it's later than about 1961 and not
CD, $500 is about top dollar... Hell, a grand for a CD juke is hard to get... "BOBAKER147" wrote in message ... I sold a nice one last month for $500. If they don't work I pay $100 to $125. They sound great but down here (Florida) I cant get over $500 for any 70s-80s model --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.551 / Virus Database: 343 - Release Date: 12/11/03 |
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Hate Olympians.. love the USC-1, think the USC-2 was a bad idea.. my opinion
only, LOL Don Oregon Jukebox (Company motto: Seeya in bankruptcy court") "Happy Seeburg Olympian Owner" wrote in message ink.net... Well I can say I do own a 1972 Seeburg Olympian it is more compact than the firestar and sounds just as great (100 watts per channel with all internal and external speakers connected) but does rock the house it rattled a picture off the wall the other day with just the box speakers. check out http://www.jukeboxparts.com durfee has several for sale check it out Jim W "Bob E." wrote in message ... Fred wrote: There is a non-working Seeburg USC2 Firestar Jukebox near where I live. This is the 1971 model that holds 80 records (160 selections). The machine lights up, mechanism moves, but the selector pad doesn't work and it doesn't play. The owner knows little about its value and is asking $500 (he described it as 'beautiful'). I'd consider offering $350 and I've seen these go for $1,500 (retail) restored. I also see non-restored ones under $600 on a regular basis. I personally like the 100R and 200V models. I have about 5000 (yes that's five thousand!) 45 RPM records and I really want a machine to just play the records. I like a nice sound. I like the warmth of the tube amplifiers on the older machines, but it would be nice to have access to more records and perhaps. Frankly the USC2 is somewhat UGLY snip By now you have gotten some more knowledgable responses about price and repairs of this era machine than I can give (since I don't have one of these later Seeburgs), but I do have to chime in about the looks. I think the USC-2 is probably the best looking of the gray-box Seeburgs, especially in a dimly-lit room. If the appearance pieces are all there and clean, that orangey-pink "3-D" lower panel really is hypnotic! And I am sure the sound (if all is working correctly) would be more than adequate! And it even has a cool name -- FIRESTAR!!! I wouldn't throw one out of my house if I had one...the futuristic shape ought to allow it to be called the Continental of the 70's! --Bob ================================================== ===================== Bob Ellingson Halted Specialties Co., Inc. http://www.halted.com 3500 Ryder St. (408) 732-1573 Santa Clara, Calif. 95051 USA (408) 732-6428 (FAX) --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.551 / Virus Database: 343 - Release Date: 12/11/03 |
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Thanks for all the information. I'm glad to see there are people out
there in this group. Fred |
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