What's the deal with Vintage Tube Service?


I've tried very hard to buy tubes from Andy on multiple occasions, but I never seem to succeed. Very informative conversations, very little actual processing of orders... Am I the only one? 
redwoodaudio

Showing 2 responses by jperry

Whenever I ordered I called Andy, he told me the price then mail my tubes after he received the check. Sometimes he may have had to check stock, after that he called me back and gave me options and the price. I mailed a check and he mailed the tubes after receipt.

I am not sure I understand. Did you tell Andy what you wanted, get a price and mail a check?
redwoodaudio "I don't really use checks much anymore. I guess I really didn't understand how he operated and took payments. I gave him CC# info and had to call him like five times to actually do the transaction. I should have just mailed him a check? That's simple enough. "

You are buying from a very old school guy, and if you want to purchase sending a check is the easiest way for all parties. A little quirky, but you get great tubes correctly tested and matched, as well as Andy's invaluable input on which tubes are best for you considering your budget and taste in sound.

If you want super fast service online there are other vendors with similar merchandise. I prefer shopping with Andy, you may prefer a different seller.