aerius Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 I came across this on DIYaudio. 200,000, that's right, 200,000 tubes going for the low price of $5000. http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/msg/294947822.html Here is a very scarce offering to anyone who is into selling, repairing, fixing anything that takes an old tube. There is over 200,000+ tubes, all un-sorted, many high ended tubes for guitar amplifiers and high ended pre-amplifiers. 12ax7s,12at7s, 12au7s, 6v6,6L6, 6sn7s, 6sl7s, 5u4s, 5y3s, etc. etc.etc. Many tubes are of the old "globe type" or ST type, as well as straight sided tubes. Nothing foreign! Many Euroipean tubes. I truly have never sorted these tubes. I also will not sell just a few boxes, it's all or nothing. The contents measure an area 10' x 10' x 10'+ high. Many tubes still new in boxes, but the majority are that of tubes that are loose. If your looking to make some money of starting your own business, this is a goldmine! $5000,00 or best offer. No photos, you must E-mail for info Location: Michigan That's like 2.5 cents a tube! Transporting them all is going to be a bitch though, but seriously, 200,000 tubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 If I lived anywhere near Chicago I'd be all over this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkam Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 If I didn't just buy new speakers I'd be all over this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Enigma Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Blasted ... yet another time I wish I was back out at school. Billy will do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ojnihs Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 I'm in Chicago...but I do not have the cash to do anything like this...and the location is in Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 If I lived anywhere near Chicago I'd be all over this. You mean, Michigan. And yeah, what everyone else said -- if I had US$5K and lived anywhere in the area, I'd be all over this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Oh my that's damn nice find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirsch Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 I came across this on DIYaudio. 200,000, that's right, 200,000 tubes going for the low price of $5000. That's like 2.5 cents a tube! Transporting them all is going to be a bitch though, but seriously, 200,000 tubes. The last load of tubes I had a hand in transporting took two 53 foot semi's filled top to bottom. It's a long story. This guy's only got 1000 cubic feet. Piece of cake. Probably fit into a big U-Haul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkam Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 The last load of tubes I had a hand in transporting took two 53 foot semi's filled top to bottom. It's a long story. Well it was 6 or 7 million tubes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayt999 Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 sure, count me in. road trips are fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granodemostasa Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 i'll pay for all the 6sl7 tubes.. and any 6c33 ones as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 I would so put money up for a hoard of UV and UX series globes. Someone should go for it, then divy up the spoils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sacd lover Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 i'll pay for all the 6sl7 tubes.. and any 6c33 ones as well.... I would bet for sure you wouldnt find any 6c33's. I would also bet most of the tubes are the odd one volt and two volt tubes and the ones that are 17/19 25 volt etc... The other question is how many actually are good? Unless you are local the cost of shipping the tubes to everyone can be very pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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