wiggy Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I know vintage NOS tubes are expensive but this really takes the biscuit. Ebay Link Would anyone really pay that much for a pair of valves ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I know vintage NOS tubes are expensive but this really takes the biscuit. Ebay Link Would anyone really pay that much for a pair of valves ? LOL not only does the seller type "Hungry" but it's on the tubes themselves .... is it not supposed to be Hungary ??? Anybody that pays that much for tubes is an idiot with too much disposable cashish.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Would anyone really pay that much for a pair of valves ? A fool and his money are soon parted. But tube buyers generally are not fools or have a lot of disposable income. My guess is they will not get a single bid. I'll put them on my watch list just for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svet Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Hey guys, well, that actually is the norm these days. My other hobby is high end audio and NOS tubes cost a premium. The original KT 88 black Lions fetch over 1k: http://cgi.ebay.com/Gold-Lion-KT-88-quad-set-matched-superb_W0QQitemZ170313658760QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVintage_Electronics_R2?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116 And for some pre amp tube like the Siemen cca, well 300+ per tube! http://www.upscaleaudio.com/Siemens-CCa_p_274.html The things are rare and impossible to find. Supply and Demand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svet Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Oh I forgot to add, yes it is insane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-theory Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 There are idiots spending $800 - $1000 for original tube screamers...a rather bland, medicore overdrive that consists of about $25-$30 worth of components that can be thrown together in a couple of hours by anyone with moderate soldering skills. NOS tube prices don't surprise me at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggy Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 It seems to depend on what sector you're buying the tubes from as well. I bought my 6L6 RCA Blackplates (NOS early 60's manufacture) and my Mullard GZ34 (NOS late 50's manufacture) from a radio guy in Canada. Cost less than £60.00 for the four tubes (got a late 60's GZ34 as well) including shipping. Buying from a guitar or hifi valve specialist would have cost many times that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakz Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 It's fair to say that those tubes are definitely, over priced. I have drawers full of old tubes, and a dozen or so 12AX7 types that are NOS and 40 years old or better. Some of these have only been out of the box to test. And I don't have more than a few $100 dollars in my whole collection. Hungary Nationals aren't exactly something to write home about either. I consider the new JJ Slovaks to be much better. I doubt he will even get $50 for both of them. Not worth it in my opinion. I have gotten some good tubes off eBay. I bought a half dozen MilSpec JAN 5751 GEs for $30. That was before everybody figured out they were the ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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