Current Marketplace for Vacuum Tubes?


Hello All. I have been away from the audio world for several years, and I'm out of touch with the marketplace.

It appears from a search of tubes presently for sale on Audiogon that the marketplace has shrunk.

I am preparing to sell off some premium tubes (or so I consider them), and I'm interested to know more about marketplace alternatives for audio tubes. E-Bay is, of course, a known marketplace. If there are others, please discuss.

TIA.
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Showing 1 response by jedinite24

In my recent experience with selling tubes I would say my best success came with Ebay. I got more views and they also have an international shipping program that helps with selling abroad. I had a buyer from South Korea interested in my 2A3 tubes and I sent it to Ebay's international processing center in Kentucky and they sent it abroad. No hassle for me on that transaction.

Part of the reason why I think tubes or lower dollar items aren't sold here on Audiogon is the commission structure. It is getting even more costly to sell here. You will really take it on the chin selling less expensive items.

I listed the various tubes I had here on Audiogon and I never got a sale or even an inquiry about them.