When I say the Registry information will be of increasing value, I don't mean to imply that we should charge for access. Perhaps utility would be a better word.
For those who cringe at the thought of all the JBL systems being parted out these days, consider that if original, intact systems become more valuable then fewer will be taken apart. The Registry may eventually become a well known resource for authenticating original systems, augmenting their worth. As with most things, economics dictate the future of these items as they change hands.