29-12-2012, 09:55 AM
I rather like those dinky wire ended miniature triode valves (6S7B-V). Ten for about £20.00 inc P&P can't be bad:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6S7B-V-Triode-...tronics_R2&hash=item3cc6dbb632
Not sure about the IN18 Nixies - £142 for six. Yikes!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IN-18-NIXIE-TU...ltDomain_0&hash=item3a7cc8e99b
Re VAT/Import Duty on imports from non-EU countries such as Russia, I've bought stuff from there, China, USA and Oz and never been stung. (Rarely more than £30 or so). I forget the UK Customs rules, but up to a certain value, such imports are permitted without attracting duty. Much depends on how the sender describes the contents. EG, 'Small electronic components' etc.
As to the rules on e-bay on this forum Dennis, they're not proscriptive.
I think that elsewhere, the rules don't reflect the way that e-bay has evolved over time. In the early days it was mostly stuff which was auctioned by individuals to the highest bidder, which of course still happens. But over time, e-bay has evolved to a point at which many small outfits (and now, some quite large ones) who provide an excellent service in terms of speed, price and quality, sell goods on 'Buy It Now' terms. In every respect, they're online 'virtual shops' and you can see how many transactions they've completed and the feedback from buyers.
It seems odd to me that there are forums where it's fine within the rules to routinely mention, recommend, discuss, debate, praise and criticise the likes of CPC, Farnell, RS, Rapid, Maplin et al, but the mere mention of 'Buy it Now' firms on e-bay will cause the sky to fall in on you, the only exception being in response to a query 'Anyone know where I can get one of these?' in which case a straight reply mentioning e-bay, with no further discussion is permitted.
The rules on this forum are far less proscriptive and state:
Links to other sites, including eBay and other vintage radio forums are allowed, provided they are relevant to the topic of discussion, but don't write anything that could cause any upset; remember that these forums are visible to anyone with an internet connection.
It's worked well enough for almost two years now. The only time the 'amber light' flashes is when members make what could be seen as disparaging comments about auction lisitings of say vintage radios, in which case, the moderators' sensible judgement can be relied upon and is respected.
Good luck with your nixie clock! I've made two - one for my younger son, who often gets enquiries from visitors who would like one.
Not enough hours in the day - I've got a few tubes, but not got the time.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6S7B-V-Triode-...tronics_R2&hash=item3cc6dbb632
Not sure about the IN18 Nixies - £142 for six. Yikes!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IN-18-NIXIE-TU...ltDomain_0&hash=item3a7cc8e99b
Re VAT/Import Duty on imports from non-EU countries such as Russia, I've bought stuff from there, China, USA and Oz and never been stung. (Rarely more than £30 or so). I forget the UK Customs rules, but up to a certain value, such imports are permitted without attracting duty. Much depends on how the sender describes the contents. EG, 'Small electronic components' etc.
As to the rules on e-bay on this forum Dennis, they're not proscriptive.
I think that elsewhere, the rules don't reflect the way that e-bay has evolved over time. In the early days it was mostly stuff which was auctioned by individuals to the highest bidder, which of course still happens. But over time, e-bay has evolved to a point at which many small outfits (and now, some quite large ones) who provide an excellent service in terms of speed, price and quality, sell goods on 'Buy It Now' terms. In every respect, they're online 'virtual shops' and you can see how many transactions they've completed and the feedback from buyers.
It seems odd to me that there are forums where it's fine within the rules to routinely mention, recommend, discuss, debate, praise and criticise the likes of CPC, Farnell, RS, Rapid, Maplin et al, but the mere mention of 'Buy it Now' firms on e-bay will cause the sky to fall in on you, the only exception being in response to a query 'Anyone know where I can get one of these?' in which case a straight reply mentioning e-bay, with no further discussion is permitted.
The rules on this forum are far less proscriptive and state:
Links to other sites, including eBay and other vintage radio forums are allowed, provided they are relevant to the topic of discussion, but don't write anything that could cause any upset; remember that these forums are visible to anyone with an internet connection.
It's worked well enough for almost two years now. The only time the 'amber light' flashes is when members make what could be seen as disparaging comments about auction lisitings of say vintage radios, in which case, the moderators' sensible judgement can be relied upon and is respected.
Good luck with your nixie clock! I've made two - one for my younger son, who often gets enquiries from visitors who would like one.
Not enough hours in the day - I've got a few tubes, but not got the time.
Regards, David.
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G-QRP Club Member 1339.
'I'm in my own little world, but I'm happy, and they know me here'
BVWS Member.
G-QRP Club Member 1339.
'I'm in my own little world, but I'm happy, and they know me here'
