We Buy Vacuum Tubes!
Fuzz Audio is actively buying vintage vacuum tubes and related equipment. If you have tubes, guitars, HiFi amps and speakers, or vintage radio gear, this is the page for you! Please note: this page lists the items we are buying, not selling. For items available for purchase, visit our shop.
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We want your gear! This is what we are looking for:
Vacuum Tubes
Fuzz Audio buys NOS and vintage vacuum tubes like the 12AX7, EL34, 5751, 6L6, KT88, and 6SL7! See full list below. Email pictures to sopport@fuzzaudio.com and we can walk you through our buying process.
Amplifiers
We buy vintage guitar and HiFi amplifiers—email us to find out their value.
Guitars, Pedals, Parts
Fuzz Audio buys vintage guitars, pedals, and parts like pickups, bridges, tuners, and electronics.
Accessories and Components
We purchase NOS components like speakers, cabinets, meters, testers, resistors, capacitors, transformers, and other vintae electronics—reach out at support@fuzzaudio.com to start the process.
HiFi Audio
Fuzz Audio buys vintage receivers, speakers, tuners, preamps, power amps, integrated amplifiers, CD players, reel-to-reel decks, and turntables.
Pro Audio
Fuzz Audio buys popular pro audio gear like studio monitors, mixing consoles, audio interfaces, rack-mounted processors, microphones, outboard gear, and studio-grade preamps.
Key Information
- Wholesale Prices: We offer competitive wholesale bid prices based on market demand.
- Retail Sales: If you’re seeking retail prices, consider listing your tubes on platforms like eBay or Audiogon.
- Condition Requirements: NOS (New Old Stock) tubes in original boxes are preferred, though used tubes may also be accepted depending on their condition.
- Testing and Evaluation: All items must pass a thorough evaluation process.
How to Sell Your Tubes
- Contact Us: Submit your inventory via email.
- Receive an Offer: We’ll evaluate your submission and send you a bid based on our listed prices.
- Ship Your Items: Follow our shipping guidelines to ensure your tubes arrive safely.
- Get Paid: After testing and evaluation, we’ll issue prompt payment.
Additional Notes
- Premium prices may be offered for high-demand or rare tubes.
- Prices are regularly updated to reflect current market conditions.
- Missing labels or bulk packaging may impact the final price offered.
FAQs
- What happens to rejected items? Items not approved for purchase will be returned or disposed of at the sender’s expense.
- Can I negotiate prices? Our listed prices are non-negotiable. Rare items may be assessed for premiums.
- How soon will I get paid? Payments are issued promptly after testing.
Contact Us
Have questions or ready to sell your tubes? Contact us via email or phone for inquiries. Be sure to check out our Shipping Identification Form for streamlined processing.
Email: Support@fuzzaudio.com
What We’re Looking For
Preferred Tube Types and Brands:
- Popular models: 12AX7, EL34, 6L6,
- Premium brands: Mullard, Telefunken, RCA, Amperex.
Condition Guidelines:
- NOS Tubes: Original packaging is strongly preferred.
- Used Tubes: Accepted if they pass testing. Prices will generally be lower than NOS equivalents.
Exclusions:
- Tubes manufactured in China, Russia, or Japan may be downgraded or rejected.
- Tubes with missing labels, defects, or certain late-production versions may be downgraded.
High-Demand Exceptions:
- Rare or highly sought-after tubes may receive premium prices, assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Terms of Sale
- Wholesale Bid Prices: Reflect recent market trends and demand.
- Rejected Items: Faulty tubes will be returned at the sender’s expense or disposed of.
- Shipping Requirements:
- Include an inventory list and your contact details.
- Ensure proper packing and consider adding insurance and tracking.
Tube Pice List
This list is not comprehensive. We are interested in most vacuum tubes. The prices listed here are for testing strong NOS tubes. For used tubes, expect about 50% of the numbers you see here. All tubes we take must be 100% good and usable. We will not pay for faulty tubes, which will be sent back to owner or disposed of.
- 01A ($8)
- 227 ($5)
- 245 ($40)
- 250 ($80)
- 280 ($10)
- 300A ($30-500)
- 300B ($30-600)
- 348A ($5-50)
- 349A ($5-45)
- 350B ($5-115)
- 396A ($5-45)
- 412A ($12)
- 417A (5842) ($15)
- 421A ($35)
- 422A ($30)
- 572B ($25)
- 5881 (6L6WGB) ($15)
- 6106 ($10)
- 6267 (EF86) ($15)
- 6336A ($15)
- 6550 ($35)
- 6900 ($75)
- 7189 (7189A)
- 7199 ($10)
- 7408 ($5)
- 7581A (KT66) ($30)
- 7591 (7591A) ($25)
- 7721 (D3a) ($7)
- 7728, 7728, 7729 ($20)
- 7868 ($14)
- 8417 ($20)
- 274A/B ($199)
- 101D through 101M
- 211 (VT-4-C) ($50)
- 5751 ($10)
- 5691 ($10)
- 5692 ($38)
- 5693 ($4)
- 5886 (CK5886)
- 5992 ($50)
- 5993 ($10)
- 6386 ($30)
- 1L6 ($15)
- 2A3 ($45 – $99)
- 2C51 (396A) ($9)
- 5AR4 (GZ34) ($20 – $75)
- 5R4GY ($5)
- 5U4G ($15)
- 5U4GB ($4)
- 5Y3GT ($5)
- 5Y3WGT ($4)
- 6AN8 (6AN8A) ($2.5)
- 6BQ5 (EL84) ($8 – $25)
- 6C10 ($5)
- 6CA4 (EZ81) ($10)
- 6CG7 (6FQ7) ($2 – $5)
- 6DJ8 (ECC88) ($5-50)
- 6EU7 ($6)
- 6JS6C ($13)
- 6K11 (6Q11) ($4)
- 6L6GC ($20)
- 6L6WGB (5881) ($15)
- 6L6 (metal type) ($5)
- 6LB6 ($1)
- 6LF6 ($14)
- 6LQ6 (6JE6C) ($14)
- 6SC7GT (6SC7GTY) ($4)
- 6SL7GT (6SL7WGT/A, VT-229) ($4)
- 6SN7GT/A/B (VT-231) ($20)
- 6SU7GT/A/B/Y ($6)
- 6T5 ($35)
- 6T9 ($8)
- 6U5 (6G5) ($9)
- 6V6GT/A/Y ($18)
- 6X4W ($2)
- 7DJ8 (PCC88) ($5)
- 12AT7 ($5-25)
- 12AU7/A ($5-45)
- 12AX7/A ($15- $40+)
- 12AY7 ($5)
- 12BH7 (12BH7A) ($3)
- 12DW7 (7247) ($5)
- 12SX7GT ($3)
- 45 ST shape ($15)
- 50 ST shape ($50)
- 80 (280, 380) ($10)
- ECC32, ECC33 ($30 – $50)
- ECC35 ($20)
- EF806S ($20)
- EL34 (6CA7)
- EL37 ($35)
- KT66 ($50)
- KT77 ($50)
- KT88 ($70)
- VF14 ($150)
- 6922 / 7308 ($35 – $50)
- AND MORE!!