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Test tubes before selling?

I have some (probably less than 20 total) small signal tubes (e.g., 6922, 12AX7, 12AT7, etc.) that I previously used in several tubed CD players, a pair of Lamm hybrid amps, and multiple tubed preamps over the course of about 3 years. They were all pretty good tubes known for their tonal qualities like Amprex PQ White Label and Mullard. All were purchased from known sellers on Audiogon and here like Jim McShane, Tube Depot, Vintage Tube Services and others, and some directly from Mullard. Most are in pairs.

Most of the tubes were probably used for periods ranging from about 6 months to one year but a few may be close to new and a couple could be a little older than a year. I have no way of testing them in preparation of selling them, unless I ship them to someone and pay to have them tested. I was thinking of simply listing all the tubes I have, including pictures and letting buyers take a shot at purchasing the whole lot, but maybe I could get more if they were tested. My questions are whether the hassle and costs of shipping them off for testing are likely to be worth it and, if so, where would you suggest that I send them to?


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Topic - Test tubes before selling? - mitch2 21:19:04 10/12/14 (6)

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