[R-390] OT - Ebay seller of $4K 833A responds -- *Now they want our 833A's*

[Tom Norris]

And with no flames --

I had commented that they can usually be found NOS for under $100,  
why was he selling his for so much, etc.

$300K for a 833, probably Class A, system??  *shakes head*

Three.  Hundred. Thousand. Dollars.  I guess I'm not wealthy enough  
to understand why.

I do know for sure I'd not sell any to him for only $125.  Maybe  
trade him 10 for one of those amps. heehee.

Tom

"Thank you sir for the comments. You are absolutely correct Penta Lab  
make an equilvalence. But in the case of RCA 833 tube they are the  
finest for Hi-Fi. and they are very rare. Therefore Hi-Fi freak like  
ourself want to make a mono amplifier these could only make by one  
company like Wayvac.
They are selling for $300,000. per system. Are you into tube  
collection if so as you mention
you can find 833 for $125 i would like to buy them from you quantity  
for 10 units. When you have these available please contact me and i  
will come and pick them up in person. "