Roman Grucz
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I have two brand new Western Electric 308B vacuum tubes in their original packaging that is wish to sell. I have been unable to find a value anywhere on the internet Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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Western Electric 308B tubes
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Lazarus Long
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Completed eBay sales.. I don't know how it relates to the 308a. Also, if its highly desirable just list it on eBay as an auction..
toxcrusadr
Omelette au Fromage
Do you find any listings at the tube dealers? That may give a clue.
If you can't find any for sale, you might offer to sell them to an established tube dealer and see what they offer. That's probably half what they would try to sell them for.
If you can't find any for sale, you might offer to sell them to an established tube dealer and see what they offer. That's probably half what they would try to sell them for.
toxcrusadr
Omelette au Fromage
Just for kicks I checked 5 different tube dealers I've had bookmarked for ages and none of them had it listed with a price. One was a 'call for prices' on all WE tubes, the others just didn't list it at all. So it sounds like a pretty rare tube.
Here's a bad one that went for a grand.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-La...tter-Triode-Tube-and-Socket-/272635028273?_ul
Yours are probably worth a TON of money.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-La...tter-Triode-Tube-and-Socket-/272635028273?_ul
Yours are probably worth a TON of money.
SmitterDave
Audio Preservation through Restoration.
What Snow said... If these are really NOS they are worth what he states. Have them checked on a good tube tester to show NOS readings from your test set.
Roman Grucz
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Thanks. I only found one on line. It was a Japanese auction and the starting bid was $4800.00 USD. I’ll keep looking.
Roman Grucz
New Member
It appears to be very rare from what I’ve seen on the internet.
toxcrusadr
Omelette au Fromage
These aren't 300B though guys, they are 308 B. Apparently still quite valuable but much less pricing info available.
If you were to auction them, you'd want to be very careful how you write your listing to make sure they are exposed to the high end buyers. And be prepared to ship to Asia.
If you were to auction them, you'd want to be very careful how you write your listing to make sure they are exposed to the high end buyers. And be prepared to ship to Asia.
Snow
Super Member
Oops I thought you meant 300B no idea on the value of a 308B tube but rare and certainly worth investigating value. If worst comes to worst you can always do a BIN auction for a crazy price with OBO option this way you can field offers to get a feel for value.
Regards Snow
Lazarus Long
Super Member
If these are truly worth 5-10K I would consider going to an auction house, or selling them directly to a tube dealer. I just wouldn't risk it on eBay.
Roman Grucz
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Does anyone know where I might be able to get these tested in Michigan? Also, what does NOS mean? Thanks to everyone who is taking the time to comment.
These tubes belonged to my father and were given to me when he passed. I’m hoping to sell them and give the money to my 91 year old Mom.
These tubes belonged to my father and were given to me when he passed. I’m hoping to sell them and give the money to my 91 year old Mom.
NOS - New Old Stock. Meaning that even though they may be old, they have never been used.
Lazarus Long
Super Member
Depends on where you are in Michigan. Most of the larger cities will have a shop that can test them..
toxcrusadr
Omelette au Fromage
Or, there are some tubehead AKers in Michigan, I'm sure.
I'd be triple checking the settings over their shoulder no matter who's testing them. Carry them in an outer box. Blankets on the floor in case something gets dropped. No loud noises. Yikes.
I'd be triple checking the settings over their shoulder no matter who's testing them. Carry them in an outer box. Blankets on the floor in case something gets dropped. No loud noises. Yikes.
These are giant transmitter tubes and I don't know who will be able to test them. Maybe some of the old WE testers can do it, but I don't know for sure.
toxcrusadr
Omelette au Fromage
Well that's a good point. I assume the plate voltage is higher than a typical tester, and the pin base is probably huge, and the filament requires 30A of power or some such.
