Loads of tubes on KC, MO CL

[cubby01]

Looks like a good deal if majority are usable.

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ele/996161554.html

No Affiliation, yadda yadda yadda.

Umm.... what are "vibrators" (in the context of the ad thank you very much

 

[electronjohn]

Since you're close...give 'em a look. Could be $100 well-spent, with a good opportunity to resell a bunch and make a profit. Lots of older radio tubes in there...possibly some 45s or other desireable output tubes. The photos don't tell a lot, so a personal inspection would be wise. The vibrators, BTW, were key components of pre-transistor car radios along with many 1930s-40s "farm" radios designed to operate from 6V prior to REA reaching the countryside.

 

[similost]

He's also got some really early 78's that might be worth a look...

 

[cubby01]

Since you're close...give 'em a look. Could be $100 well-spent, with a good opportunity to resell a bunch and make a profit. Lots of older radio tubes in there...possibly some 45s or other desireable output tubes. The photos don't tell a lot, so a personal inspection would be wise. The vibrators, BTW, were key components of pre-transistor car radios along with many 1930s-40s "farm" radios designed to operate from 6V prior to REA reaching the countryside.

Thanks for the info. Was just sharing in case others would be interested in pursuing. It's in the metro area that I'm in but but not really close enough for my own level of interest.

 

[mike22]

It was long ago, but I think, Cubby, that "vibrators" were to convert DC to AC.
There was another name, not remembering now.
Doubt you'd find an application for them--unless you move to China or somewhere like that.

 

[soundmotor]

Looks like a good deal if majority are usable.

My hunch is that they won't be but worth the drive to be sure.

 

[toxcrusadr]

Hard to tell w/o seeing numbers, but judging from the boxes, I'd say electronjohn's comments are on the mark. I would love to have that pile for radio restoration. Old vibrators (if they're still good) are great for vintage car radio restoration.