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: Local "yard sales" or "ham radio" listings in local papers can sometimes yield large stashes of vintage tubes at low prices, though these are often untested. Engineer Reacts: Is MATCHING Vacuum Tubes a SCAM? buy vacuum tubes

: When buying vintage tubes, especially on platforms like Reverb or eBay, look for tubes that have been tested on a tube tester . High scores relative to "new" values indicate more remaining life. For a helpful "paper" or guide on buying