Btw I got multiples for those auctions. The price is the total. I got 12 LD955A for example. That's not one tube price.
Bill On Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 10:01:22 AM UTC-7 Bill Notfaded wrote: > Hey Alex believe it or not I got two NL5440A NIB for $75! > [image: Screenshot_20220226-100025.png] > > Bill > > > On Friday, February 25, 2022 at 7:07:54 AM UTC-7 alex nolan wrote: > >> Congrats Bill, I was interested in those LC-631 too, they're fantastic >> tubes and different enough from the ZM1040 to be really special (and of >> course much more rare). Surprised to hear about finding NIB NL5440As, I >> hope you got them for a reasonable price. It's crazy what the NL5540A/1As >> are asking on ebay in some of those listings. >> >> I recently picked up a few Z568M which are on their way, I have a few >> already but now I should have enough to make a clock with them. >> >> On Friday, February 25, 2022 at 6:04:59 AM UTC-5 Bill Notfaded wrote: >> >>> >>> What have you been buying? I found a couple NIB NL5440A, a couple >>> LC-631 really excited about those. I never had any before. I got a few >>> new NEC LD955A. It's few and far between but still some neat stuff now and >>> then. >>> >>> Bill >>> On Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 4:54:20 AM UTC-7 Bill Notfaded wrote: >>> >>>> I really love that Paul! These tubes are really unique for sure. Your >>>> driver board looks pretty compact ie. not too many components. >>>> >>>> Bill >>>> >>>> On Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 6:17:38 AM UTC-7 Paul Andrews wrote: >>>> >>>>> [image: DA8AA7C3-0970-4230-8DB2-CCE61382C4FF.jpeg][image: >>>>> 9E7A19D7-FC14-4D1D-BCB4-80B82C1BA6F6.jpeg][image: >>>>> 50B6A5E7-3B2A-4C77-85F6-2AB7914AFF5E.jpeg]I built a DT-1704 clock >>>>> just recently >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 12:12:08 PM UTC-5 [email protected] >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Aw that's so sweet :) (also forgot to mention the dt-1705e) >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sat, Feb 5, 2022, 7:41 AM Robert G. Schaffrath < >>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> I did not realize there were different types of DT1704 tubes. I have >>>>>>> a single Tung-Sol DT1704 still in its original RadioShack "Archer" >>>>>>> packaging that I bought around 1975. I had already built a single digit >>>>>>> Nixie counter following a supplied schematic using 7490, 7475 and 7441 >>>>>>> TTL >>>>>>> chips. I wanted to build a similar device using a 7447 in place of the >>>>>>> 7441 >>>>>>> since the decade counter and latch were independent of the display. But >>>>>>> those parts were expensive for a young teen and I was only able to >>>>>>> afford >>>>>>> to build the Nixie counter because I made it a school science project >>>>>>> and >>>>>>> my parents gave me the additional money I needed after I paid out my >>>>>>> newspaper money. Might be something for me to do when I retire in a few >>>>>>> years. I have a been buying all kinds of small electronic gadgets and >>>>>>> parts >>>>>>> from AliExpress for ages with plans to someday make something >>>>>>> interesting. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 8:48:35 AM UTC-5 Paul Andrews wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> They look like DT1704A - the tubes are a little fatter than the Bs >>>>>>>> and Cs. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Feb 3, 2022, at 8:29 PM, Bill Notfaded <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> A little closer. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> [image: s-l400 (1) (16).jpg] >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 6:24:38 PM UTC-7 Bill Notfaded >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Some other tubes I bought. What does anyone know about Sylvania >>>>>>>>> 8894? Here they are. >>>>>>>>> [image: s-l400 (1) (15).jpg] >>>>>>>>> I'm familiar with the DT-1704B but not the 8894 Sylvania? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 6:02:40 PM UTC-7 Bill Notfaded >>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Also yeah it's the 7971 8 tube clock. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 5:56:22 PM UTC-7 M1 wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Bill, >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Not sure which 8 tube thing you’re talking about since the link >>>>>>>>>>> wasn’t provided; however, I think you mean the black clock with 8 x >>>>>>>>>>> B-7971. If so, then, heheh, I have one. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> It is the Cogwheel design clock. I actually went through the >>>>>>>>>>> process of making one (sourcing the case, etc). Let me know if you >>>>>>>>>>> need >>>>>>>>>>> any info. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> More funny is that I also got the Elegoo Saturn. I’ve only >>>>>>>>>>> printed the rook. Yes, the resolution is great. I assume you also >>>>>>>>>>> got the >>>>>>>>>>> uv cure/washing station as well? It sits waiting for me to give it >>>>>>>>>>> a real >>>>>>>>>>> job. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> As for the GC-1005, I have one that was cheaper, but did have a >>>>>>>>>>> problem. Easy fix. As for the SP-352, I have plenty if you really >>>>>>>>>>> need >>>>>>>>>>> one. I have found it best to contact sellers directly to purchase >>>>>>>>>>> and they >>>>>>>>>>> will negotiate a better price than the high prices they’re asking >>>>>>>>>>> on ebay. >>>>>>>>>>> Of course I normally try to buy them all. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Michail Wilson >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> 206-920-6312 <(206)%20920-6312> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> *From:* [email protected] <[email protected]> *On >>>>>>>>>>> Behalf Of *Bill Notfaded >>>>>>>>>>> *Sent:* Thursday, February 3, 2022 3:25 PM >>>>>>>>>>> *To:* neonixie-l <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [neonixie-l] Is it just me? >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I agree with Paul. We need a pinned thread about this. Also >>>>>>>>>>> Paul I'd be willing to part with some tubes for one of your single >>>>>>>>>>> tube >>>>>>>>>>> clocks maybe with some tube boards but I can order them since >>>>>>>>>>> you've made >>>>>>>>>>> them open source basically. I love your single tube clock. It's >>>>>>>>>>> really >>>>>>>>>>> f'in cool stuff! Your website is super cool too! I can't tell you >>>>>>>>>>> how >>>>>>>>>>> many times I've googled for some weird tube and guess who's got >>>>>>>>>>> them on his >>>>>>>>>>> site? Hehe props. It's nice when some of us can be references for >>>>>>>>>>> others. I wish I had more time but work is crazy busy right now. >>>>>>>>>>> I got to >>>>>>>>>>> Scottsdale Barrett Jackson this past week on first day and last... >>>>>>>>>>> I love >>>>>>>>>>> cars but I think neon is even bigger fancy. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I haven't unboxed it yet but I brought that 8 tube 7971 clock >>>>>>>>>>> and wanna see how it's made. It might be a one off since no one >>>>>>>>>>> really >>>>>>>>>>> recognized it. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I'm kinda psyched. I preordered a big 3D resin printer called >>>>>>>>>>> Elegoo Saturn during their Kickstarter where they raised over 4M. >>>>>>>>>>> I'm >>>>>>>>>>> hoping I can make some larger nixie tube cases and also other stuff >>>>>>>>>>> like >>>>>>>>>>> missing feet for test gear etc. The resolution is legit. Unlike >>>>>>>>>>> many 3D >>>>>>>>>>> printers you really can't see the layers and it's finally something >>>>>>>>>>> you can >>>>>>>>>>> afford to buy. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> There was a time when eBay was just too many things to consider >>>>>>>>>>> but it seems these days it's look and see if anything neat comes up. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I bought a couple Heathkit GC-1005's with a couple spare sets of >>>>>>>>>>> SP-352 this week. That's my buys this week. I thought $100 each >>>>>>>>>>> was great >>>>>>>>>>> price for the clocks in mint condition? The Babcock Beckman were >>>>>>>>>>> 60$ for >>>>>>>>>>> set of 3 working. The clocks aren't flickering either. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Bill >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Bill >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Sun, Jan 30, 2022, 7:08 AM Paul Andrews <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I feel there should be a pinned thread titled “I can’t believe >>>>>>>>>>> the price of tubes these days”. Don’t get me wrong, I also gasp at >>>>>>>>>>> some of >>>>>>>>>>> the asking prices I see! >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Love those IN-18s. I would love to have a set, but I’m not sure >>>>>>>>>>> I could justify the asking price, and I really need to make clocks >>>>>>>>>>> for all >>>>>>>>>>> the tubes I already have. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 8:18:36 AM UTC-5 Robert G. >>>>>>>>>>> Schaffrath wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I paid $125 for 25 NOS Philips ZM1022's back in 2002. Kicking >>>>>>>>>>> myself I did not buy 50 at the time as I had the money and they are >>>>>>>>>>> one of >>>>>>>>>>> my favorite style tubes. They sat packed away for years until 2019 >>>>>>>>>>> when I >>>>>>>>>>> got several of the four digit Chinese clocks that use them. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 7:26:46 PM UTC-5 J Forbes wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> A screen shot of part of David's Cathode Corner page twenty >>>>>>>>>>> years ago. I remember when he paid $800 for a box of 100 ZM1040s. >>>>>>>>>>> Man that >>>>>>>>>>> was a lot of money! :) >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 4:28:37 PM UTC-7 Terry Bowman >>>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Jan 24, 2022, at 2:39 PM, Nick Andrews <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> That's just crazy talk. Glad I picked up some IN-9 and IN-13 a >>>>>>>>>>> while back, but wish I'd bought a lot more. I think IN-9 should be >>>>>>>>>>> about >>>>>>>>>>> $5-6ea and the 13s what, $10? I wish, not any more! I think it's >>>>>>>>>>> awesome >>>>>>>>>>> that some folks are being inventive and making things, but it >>>>>>>>>>> really sucks >>>>>>>>>>> when it ruins the market for specific items which haven't been made >>>>>>>>>>> in >>>>>>>>>>> decades. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> It's been a little over four years since I got into this hobby. >>>>>>>>>>> In April of 2018 I made some large purchases on eBay; a variety of >>>>>>>>>>> cold >>>>>>>>>>> cathode goodies, all NOS. The Nixies were all symbolic, no >>>>>>>>>>> numerics. Here's >>>>>>>>>>> a sampling of the prices (not including very reasonable combined >>>>>>>>>>> shipping). >>>>>>>>>>> : >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> vannadiy: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> OG-4 - @$5 >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> 2 each of IN-19A/B/V - $11 = @$1.84 >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> 10 IN-7 - $11.50 = @$1.15 >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> uralspirit: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> IN-15A/B - @$1.50 >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> IN-5A-1/IN-5B-1 - @$2.50 >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> IN-7A - @$2.00 >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> IN-7B - @$1.90 >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> *IN-13 - @$6.50* [only $6 a week earlier] >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Another seller listed 12 IN-9s for $32 and accepted my offer of >>>>>>>>>>> $28. That's $2.34 apiece less than four years ago. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Sadly, I only purchased five of the IN-13s. Even worse, I could >>>>>>>>>>> have gotten six or eight argon-filled IN-9s for $36 + shipping and >>>>>>>>>>> passed >>>>>>>>>>> on it. I haven't seen any since. o_O >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Right now I possess thirteen IN-9s and ten IN-13s. You know that >>>>>>>>>>> some of these won't work well enough to be used. 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