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 Pioneer PL 570 Turntable  US $50.00
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 GZC4 3B G Tube 4 Pin Tube GOLD Socket 10pcs 845 805 US $242.00
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 811R G Tube 4 Pin Tube Base GOLD Socket 50 pcs 300B US $169.00
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 Two adapters for 12AU7 ECC82 6CG7 TUBES amplifier US $39.00
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 two Adapters 7N7 6CG7 tubes amplifier SUB US $49.00
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 two Adapters 6SN7 6N1P 6N1 tubes SUB US $49.00
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 Quad Adapters EL60 EL34 tubes amplifier SUB US $84.00
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 one Vitamin Q 2uf 1500V 845 211S capacitor US $19.00
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 Two adapters for 6094 tube EL84 socket amplifier US $39.10
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 Adapters 7N7 12AU7 tubes amplifier SUB US $24.50
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 TWO 6F8G 6CG7 tubes adapters US $49.00
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 GZC6 1 G Tube 6 GOLD Pin Socket 50 pcs 310A 42 US $197.00
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 Electron 7uf2 400V 2 TUBES capacitor US $85.00
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 TUS B5 G Tube 4 5 Pin GOLD Socket 50 pcs UU4 PX4 U18 US $117.00
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 GZC8 Y 3 Octal Tube 8 Pin GOLD Socket KT88 EL34 50pcs US $129.00
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 100 Crystals As shown US $6.28
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 WORKING VINTAGE SANSUI AT 20 AUDIO PROGRAM TIMER BLACK US $189.99
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 Radio Tubes 31JS6C 31JS6 No Logo Test 120 US $12.00
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 Radio Tubes 31LZ6 GE Test 118 US $14.00
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 Vintage Phonograph Astatic Diamond Needle N165 7d US $7.95
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 Radio Tubes 36KD6 Sylvania Test 92 US $14.00
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 Electro Voice Model T10A horn driver 1 unknown lot of 2 US $9.99
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 Radio Tubes 6BG6G 6BG6 6BG6GA RCA Test 102 US $12.00
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 1 USA made Raytheon CK5651 CK 5651 tube New In Box US $7.50
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 JBL Crossover Network from JBL 18Ti Speaker System US $10.00
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 VINTAGE FISHER CA 40 AMP PHOTOFACT FOLDER BUY IT NOW US $9.98
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 GARRARD 40MkII TURNTABLE MOUNTING TEMPLATE BIN$0 SHIP US $9.98
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We can all use some extra money from time to time, especially in the current economic climate. Seasoned veteran collectors of vintage electronics can put their vast knowledge bases to good use to find items to sell at places such as eBay. The thriving vintage electronics section on eBay is the perfect meeting place for buyers and sellers, keen to either find a dream piece, or make some extra cash.
According to eBay's pulse, which offers a "...daily snapshot of current trends, hot picks, and cool stuff on eBay..." the most popular searches in the vintage electronics category are:
1. altec
2. jbl
3. pioneer
4. marantz
5. fisher
6. mcintosh
7. western electric
8. sansui
9. jensen
10. turntable
As we can clearly see high-end audio equipment dominates this list. Clearly audiophiles are making use of eBay to add to their collections.
Whilst many of us will not have direct access to a wide array of vintage electronics, there are many options for finding potentally profitable pieces. A common port of call are friends and relatives who might not be aware that they are sitting on a valuable piece. Many people will have a family member, or acquaintance, with a basement stuffed full of electronics that have been replaced by newer models. A quick proft sharing agreement later and you might just find a goldmine at your fingertips.
Don't miss the chance to search for vintage electronics at thrift shops, garage and estate sales. There are many hidden gems to be found with just a little persistence. Another alternative way to find vintage electronics is to advertise for them. Simply take out a classified ad on a site such as Craigslist that says you buy vintage electronics for cash. Whilst you will get some time wasters, you will be amazed at some of the calls you get offering items which you can easily "flip" for a profit.
One might look out, for example, vintage amps, old 8-track players, or even calculators from the 1970s or 1980s. Also be on the look out for books and manuals about these items. You may not find a piece worth thousands every day, but with a little persistence you will find pieces that will turn a healthy profit.
Vintage computer parts are also increasingly popular. Many people upgrade or replace their computers every few years. The old computers are either thrown away or left to gather dust in a basement until they see the light of day at garage or estate sale. With a little online research one can soon learn to recognise the things that will make money.
Also be on the look out for items such as vintage synthesizers. Minimog synthesizers, for example, can fetch several thousand dollars. Admirers of the Minimoog believe that it's sound sets it apart from all other brands, hence the fact that it can fetch some great prices.
It is also important not to overlook vintage electronic spare parts as a potentially hugely profitable sector. Whilst a particular piece may be broken beyond repair, it can often be scavenged for parts. Such parts may be hungrily snapped up by eager collectors desperate for that one particular spare part. If we look at altec spares on eBay, for example, we can see the huge range of spare parts available, many of which are picking up some nice bids.
Clearly there is a huge market for vintage electronics. Whether you are seasoned collector, or novice, you can quickly generate a handy cash flow that can soon grow into something more.