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Selling Tubes.

Over the years I’ve accumulated about 10-15 vintage tubes I no longer need.  I’m wondering if anyone here has found a reliable vendor that will buy excess tubes. I don’t have a tube tester and can’t fairly describe the condition of the tubes, so I can’t seller them here.  The alternative would be to have them tested and then sell them with the test results in hand, but I haven’t seen a tube testing service. Thanks. 
markhh2
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technick
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@markhh2
You could try Greg at Cranky’s amp repair. He’s been a very close friend of mine for many years, and he is strictly a tube guy. There’s nothing Greg doesn’t know about tubes. He’s been doing it for almost 40 years. 

- Nick
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charliee
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jbrrp1, any chance you would sell me a quad of Ei KT-90??
jbrrp1
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I can second TC Tubes for testing services.  I had them test a pile of Winged C 6550's and Ei KT-90's last year (nice that they are in the same metro area!).  Tyler was very informative in evaluating the results, and his Amplitrex tester is first class.
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lalitk
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@rodman99999,

Thanks for posting the link. I saved it for future reference!
rodman99999
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These guys offer testing, for a price(of course): http://tctubes.com/tube-testing-service.aspx They’re honest and dependable(from personal experience).
ghasley
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Ive always found that Brent Jessee is fair in his prices paid. He has to make a profit but he also tests, grades and sells a high quality tube. I typically sell to him for credit and buy from him to fill a need.
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tpreaves
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Don't get pissed when you find out how little they will pay you for them.
facten
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You might try contacting Brent Jesse and discuss with him below is a link to his webpage
http://www.audiotubes.com/
armstrod
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What tubes do you have?

David
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