Newbie Seeking Parts Information and IDs

sarahperdue · by **sarahperdue** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 4:14 am

Hello Everyone,

My name is Sarah. I am new, and I am not planning to become a collector. I resell vintage estate and thrift items on eBay. I bought large lot of vintage tube electronic equipment because I had a buyer who wanted a few specific pieces. I have good bit left that I know nothing about and cannot identify.

Would some of you be willing to look at my photographs and tell me the names -- or your best guess -- of some of the items I have?

I find most things vintage fascinating and do some repair and restoration of appliances. I'm tempted to follow my curiosity and learn more about tube audio equipment as well, but realistically, I don't have time.

My goal is to learn enough about the things I have to be able to describe the ones that are worth selling and toss the ones that are junk.

I'm happy to give anyone here first choice for purchasing.

Thank you,
Sarah

MattTech · by **MattTech** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 7:42 am

Learning about "tube audio" is nothing like having to deal with an appliance.
Anyone can replace a cord or switch on a lamp or hair dryer.
But for electronics....
It's an extensive theory-based subject best learned from proper schooling, and since "you have no time" your education would be at best highly limited, and subject to failure.
These failures can turn into legal liabilities if you sell something improperly "restored", as well as ruining the potential value of such things.
The bottom line is... it's best to leave the technical aspect to a professional, and if selling, clearly state "as-is" condition.

As an experienced service technician, and skilled in (proper) vintage restorations, I've seen the messes created by "know-nothings" and novice tinkerers... some were actual health hazards, and ebay slop-jobs.
These people really need to stay out of electronics before they get sued.

by **Ron Rich** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 4:53 pm

AMEN !!
Ron Rich

sarahperdue · by **sarahperdue** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 6:45 pm

Matt, I totally hear you, and I have no intention of venturing into tube electronics repair or restoration.

I would like some help naming the things I have and distinguishing the good stuff from the junk.

If I have come to the wrong forum for help, I apologize. I have some parts that I think might be worth something to those who do repair and restore. I'd like to be able to name the parts I have so that I can sell them.

I hate the idea of throwing parts away that might be useful or even valuable to someone else. I am pretty sure that some of the items I have are amplifiers. I also have several Webster Chicago items.

Thank you,
Sarah

MattTech · by **MattTech** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 8:47 pm

Clear Photographs, model numbers (not "serial" numbers), or parts numbers would help determine things.

sarahperdue · by **sarahperdue** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 10:21 pm

Thank you very much, Matt. Photographs coming forthwith. Many of the items I have do not have manufacturer's names or ids on them, and I will gratefully accept any information you can give me even if it is as vague as "stepper," "amp" or "trash." Of course, more information is better, but... I'm trying to be realistic.

Gratefully,
Sarah