What Can Be Done with a Tube Collection?

caffiend666 asks: "My grandfather was a TV repairman in the 50s to early 70s. Most of his repair equipment is still available, complete with hundreds of tubes, discrete components, switches, tube tester, dot bar generator, oscilloscope, and more. They are selling the farm, and we are trying to dispose of this equipment gracefully. Anybody know of a good way to donate them as a complete set for a write-off? The condition of the equipment varies from great to horrid. There are some pictures showing a little of what we have, on my website. Any advice or stories for selling 35+ year old electronic equipment? Does anyone know of a museum that would appreciate the equipment?"

Comments

Hams want it!

[n1ywb]

There is a big market for old tubes and test equipment among ham radio operators.

Go on the ARRL Hamfest Calender and find the soonest closest hamfest in your area, bring the stuff there and sell it yankee trader style.

Alternatively, ebay might be good for some stuff. Use the "search completed items" feature to see what if any of it will actually sell.

Alternatively alternatively you could try to find a local ham who will take it off your hands.

Good luck!