[geeks] Vacuum tube testing

james james at jdfogg.com
Tue Sep 21 20:51:40 CDT 2004


> Why test them? You run the risk of destroying them if you set the test machine wrong... I think it is fair to list them "as-is" and state that they are new in their boxes, and presumably worked when put away...
> 
> Good luck on pricing, I'd suggest selling them in small lots (3-5 tubes in a lot), do not put duplicates in the same lot (make'em buy multiple lots to get all the valuable ones, whatever they are)...

Group them according to use and sell them as a kit.

Example - the All-American Fiver radio

12BE6 mix/osc
12BA6 IF
12AV6 or 12AT6 Detector & audio preamp
50C5 or 50B5 audio final amp
35W4 rectifier

It should be a big hit.



More information about the geeks mailing list