Here's a nice deal on a transistor - Page 1
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author: Alex Eisenhut
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 19, 2018, 12:43:49 am
content: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/2SA1216-2SC2922-Original-SANKEN-Transistor-x-10-PCS/131204930572?hash=item1e8c6c5c0c:g:hrwAAOxy~dNQ-51f15 sold!?

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 19, 2018, 01:14:55 am
content: Well, the listinghasbeen running for at least 3 years....The product photo is a real eye-catcher, that's for sure.

author: jmelson
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 19, 2018, 06:51:46 pm
content: Quote from: Alex Eisenhut on April 19, 2018, 12:43:49 amNew, never used! (Ah, never used must include the case of being ABused.) Not only is part of the case BLOWN off, but it seems to only have 2 leads left.JonJon

author: Neomys Sapiens
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 19, 2018, 11:02:25 pm
content: I would insist on getting a pack with identically damaged specimen.

author: jmelson
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 21, 2018, 03:23:46 am
content: Still, my favorite is an eBay listing for two USED oil-paper capacitors like were used in tube circuitry in the 1960's for $150 starting bid. The big "selling point" was "Les Paul", so maybe they were from a guitar amp. They had about 1/4" leads left on them, these were the black molded plastic "bumble bee" caps that were fairly notorious for going bad. I can't imagine that somebody actually bought them.I have this listing on my wall at work.I do still see somebody selling a partial reel of 1206 resistors on eBay for $250+, wonder when they might get a clue as to the real value of such parts.Jon

author: xrunner
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 21, 2018, 03:34:18 am
content: QuoteDon't worry - go ahead and buy it no one will find out.

author: Alex Eisenhut
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 21, 2018, 07:04:15 pm
content: It's not dead, just resting.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 22, 2018, 02:40:58 am
content: Quote from: Alex Eisenhut on April 21, 2018, 07:04:15 pmThe resemblance is uncanny...

author: james_s
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2018, 03:29:27 am
content: Quote from: jmelson on April 21, 2018, 03:23:46 amPeople do buy that stuff, some of the guitar folks think that these capacitors are the key to the vintage sound, they don't realize that the guitar never sounded like that when it was new, the capacitors are simply worn out. Whatever though, that's hardly the worst bit of audiophoolery I've seen.

author: jmelson
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 24, 2018, 09:25:25 pm
content: Quote from: james_s on April 22, 2018, 03:29:27 amBut, $75 EACH??!! What kind of NUT would pay $75 for ONE 40 year-old capacitor? (Actual eBay auction was starting at $150 for (wait for it) YES - TWO whole capacitors! Save on shipping!Jon

author: james_s
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 24, 2018, 11:05:02 pm
content: Quote from: jmelson on April 24, 2018, 09:25:25 pmThe same kind of nut that would pay $100 for a $10 hospital grade receptacle with some fancy audio brand printed on it, or a $250 mains cord? Some people buy $10k speaker cables, the placebo effect is powerful.

author: Cyberdragon
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2018, 05:45:56 pm
content: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/overpriced-unusual-or-vintage-parts-going-unsold/These people...

author: raptor1956
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 27, 2018, 03:26:33 am
content: So he/she/it has sold 15 of them at $65 each meaning he/she/it has made $1000 profit -- perhaps I should look into selling crap that no longer works, apparently there IS a market for it.Brian

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 27, 2018, 05:23:11 am
content: Quote from: raptor1956 on April 27, 2018, 03:26:33 amMaybe. That's just a statistic - and one that can be manipulated by having a friend do the buying. No actual payment need be made, the seller can just mark the sale paid by bank deposit. They will have to pay fees, though.QuoteAgain, maybe.QuoteCould you sleep at night? I couldn't.

author: Cyberdragon
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 27, 2018, 09:19:34 pm
content: Quote from: raptor1956 on April 27, 2018, 03:26:33 am...context required. Selling stuff that doesn't work because of minor to moderate damage to people who want repairs or parts is one thing. Selling stuff totally destroyed or by definition cannot be repaired, as in the case of exploded semiconductors, is insanity.

author: Paul Moir
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 27, 2018, 11:43:35 pm
content: Hate to be "that guy" but probably trying to indicate the part isn't one of the fake ones. eg.http://sound.whsites.net/fake/counterfeit-p2.htmI'll try to be more fun at real parties.

author: clucas
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2018, 04:23:48 am
content: Quote from: Brumby on April 27, 2018, 05:23:11 ami hate to be a killjoy but maybe they just posted a pic of a damaged component as an example of a faulty one that needs replacing, you know to appeal to simple folk that will think 'hey that looks just like mine' Their high feedback speaks for itself. Is funny tho.

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 05, 2018, 08:00:22 am
content: Quote from: clucas on May 05, 2018, 04:23:48 amThis is a true story ...One day I was in a Jaycar store and a guy comes in looking for a replacement component. From his description it was likely he wanted a DIP IC - but which one? This was a question that he just did not seem to understand. The staffer then reached around and chose an IC at random from the wall of stock from behind the counter. As soon as the guy saw it he was ecstatic and no amount of persuasion could get him to understand it was a random pick that was one of a myriad of choices ... and that the likelihood of it working was practically zero.The staffer tried valiantly and I even chimed in briefly, but the guy was having none of it. He was only going to be satisfied by being allowed to purchase it and be on his way, which is what the staffer did - very reluctantly.I don't know if anything further came of this event.