A bunch of unused vintage transformers - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

The Finisher · 19th Feb 2023, 1:15 pm

Hi guys ,
I have a bunch of unused vintage transformers, some still boxed , what’s the best way to sell them?
Are they of any use to audio/radio diyers?

Cobaltblue · 19th Feb 2023, 1:35 pm

The best price will be achieved listed on a site such as ebay.

If they are listed on the forum they must be sold in the approprite place here,
https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...splay.php?f=27

With an exact price.

Cheers

Mike T

The Finisher · 19th Feb 2023, 4:02 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobaltblue

The best price will be achieved listed on a site such as ebay.

If they are listed on the forum they must be sold in the approprite place here,
https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...splay.php?f=27

With an exact price.

Cheers

Mike T

Thanks Mike

M0FYA Andy · 19th Feb 2023, 5:49 pm

And sell them individually even though it's more work, not many people would want to buy a job lot.

Andy

The Finisher · 19th Feb 2023, 6:17 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by M0FYA Andy

And sell them individually even though it's more work, not many people would want to buy a job lot.

Andy

Yeah I didn’t really fancy that but of course you are right.

Cheers

Cruisin Marine · 19th Feb 2023, 7:47 pm

Offer them here first- that way they go to a good home.

The Finisher · 19th Feb 2023, 7:49 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cruisin Marine

Offer them here first- that way they go to a good home.

That’s what I would like , so that they’re put to good use and not just flipped for more money.

Richardgr · 20th Feb 2023, 9:15 am

If they are all power transformers, then maybe grouping some of them together would be the best option. Transformers are heavy and postage is a significant proportion of the price. Depending on where the breaks are in calculating postage costs, lots under 2kg or 5kg could be more attractive. The ones that are tailored for use for valve gear, e.g. that filament transformer, will be more attractive than one with arbitrary secondary voltages and currents.

The Finisher · 20th Feb 2023, 9:19 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richardgr

If they are all power transformers, then maybe grouping some of them together would be the best option. Transformers are heavy and postage is a significant proportion of the price. Depending on where the breaks are in calculating postage costs, lots under 2kg or 5kg could be more attractive. The ones that are tailored for use for valve gear, e.g. that filament transformer, will be more attractive than one with arbitrary secondary voltages and currents.

I agree , just not worth the hassle unfortunately.

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Cobaltblue Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Exeter, Devon and Poole, Dorset UK. Posts: 6,880	Re: A bunch of unused vintage transformers The best price will be achieved listed on a site such as ebay. If they are listed on the forum they must be sold in the approprite place here, https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...splay.php?f=27 With an exact price. Cheers Mike T __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life or at least they used to Mike T BVWS member. www.cossor.co.uk

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M0FYA Andy Nonode Join Date: May 2007 Location: Preston, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 2,511	Re: A bunch of unused vintage transformers And sell them individually even though it's more work, not many people would want to buy a job lot. Andy

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20th Feb 2023, 9:15 am	#8
Richardgr Heptode Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Täby, Sweden Posts: 709	Re: A bunch of unused vintage transformers If they are all power transformers, then maybe grouping some of them together would be the best option. Transformers are heavy and postage is a significant proportion of the price. Depending on where the breaks are in calculating postage costs, lots under 2kg or 5kg could be more attractive. The ones that are tailored for use for valve gear, e.g. that filament transformer, will be more attractive than one with arbitrary secondary voltages and currents.