[Ripper2860]

But... But... But they are Frankies. We have you to blame for this insane price -- Frankenhoarder!!!

 

[bcowen]

'HuntAndPeck' Auctions should be renamed to 'BendOverAndSqueal' Auctions.

Well, that explains at least part of it. Perhaps some rubber gloves would be prudent for whoever gets them next.

 

[bcowen]

But... But... But they are Frankies. We have you to blame for this insane price -- Frankenhoarder!!!

Whoa, pal. I'll be happy to sell pairs of my Frankies to anyone that wants them for half of that.

 

[jonathan c]

Whoa, pal. I'll be happy to sell pairs of my Frankies to anyone that wants them for half of that.

Frankie goes to NC…!!

 

[jonathan c]

'HuntAndPeck' Auctions should be renamed to 'BendOverAndSqueal' Auctions.

….how about Bangmebang ?

 

[Slade01]

Consider the Thomson 6080WA. The Thomson is a good comparison here, as it can be had for a low cost (I paid $15 for mine last year) and has a similar open high range from a budget price. The Thomson is underrated. The top end harshness is gone and I think the overall sound is more accurate, smooth and the analog warmth is there. The downside? The Thomson is notoriously top heavy. Not a lot of moving low end here and that’s a shame.

Yeah - you'd be lucky to find the thompson 6080 still at 15. I think currently they are about double that, and usually sources from europe which makes shipping not as cheap. So the value proposition is greatly reduced in my opinion. Better to invest in a legit tung sol 6080 at that point.

Also - while looking - here's something you don't see every day (at least I dont) -- a Hytron branded 6080.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/284354093673?hash=item4234d32269:g:wbUAAOSw-M9g3MyF

 

[therremans]

Yeah - you'd be lucky to find the thompson 6080 still at 15. I think currently they are about double that, and usually sources from europe which makes shipping not as cheap. So the value proposition is greatly reduced in my opinion. Better to invest in a legit tung sol 6080 at that point.

Also - while looking - here's something you don't see every day (at least I dont) -- a Hytron branded 6080.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/284354093673?hash=item4234d32269:g:wbUAAOSw-M9g3MyF

Yeah great point, I forgot about the TS 6080 ha (with correct design) that is still the winner for the money. They also often come up in pairs or larger groups for even more savings. I have three that I got for next to nothing.

The Hytron looks like a Sylvania, you probably figured that out. I haven’t heard one (or a Raytheon branded one).

 

[jonathan c]

Yeah - you'd be lucky to find the thompson 6080 still at 15. I think currently they are about double that, and usually sources from europe which makes shipping not as cheap. So the value proposition is greatly reduced in my opinion. Better to invest in a legit tung sol 6080 at that point.

Consider this, I did ($22.75 ea):

 

[Slade01]

Yeah great point, I forgot about the TS 6080 ha (with correct design) that is still the winner for the money. They also often come up in pairs or larger groups for even more savings. I have three that I got for next to nothing.

The Hytron looks like a Sylvania, you probably figured that out. I haven’t heard one (or a Raytheon branded one).

Yup the Hytron definitely looks like a Sylvania.

Consider this, I did ($22.75 ea):

Definitely more in-line for its value, though I don't love the Thomson 6080 that much. Lol. I'd soon rather take my 20 dollars for a bottle or case of something.....

 

[therremans]

 

[Ripper2860]

Expensive at 1/2 the price!

 

[bcowen]

ROFL! I got the same offer. Have an idea...let's split it. $150 each and we each get 1 tube. And that would make it only 7x - 10x the going market price.

 

[bcowen]

Expensive at 1/2 the price!

I would counteroffer at $30 if I didn't already have a boatload lots some a few in the stash.

 

[Ripper2860]

I would counteroffer at $30 if I didn't already have a boatload lots some a few hundred in the stash.

FTFY...

 

[jonathan c]

A hell of a Valentine’s Day gift…from a hunter & pecker……