[Amps] Why do tubes cost so much?

[Frederick Mott]

The law of supply and demand determines the price.  First of all they have
to make a profit to survive.  Second they will charge all they can to
maximize their profit.  They must charge more than the break-even point
unless they are out to get rid of competition.

Fred, AB8AH

-----Original Message-----
From: amps-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces at contesting.com] On
Behalf Of Bill, W6WRT
Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 8:03 PM
To: amps at contesting.com
Subject: [Amps] Why do tubes cost so much?


I have often wondered why big tubes cost so much. The material in them
isn't all that great and I would think because they are larger they
would be easier to assemble than, say, a 6AU6 which is very small and
intricate but sells for only a few bucks. 

I'm not talking about really massive tubes that take a fork lift to
move, but tubes on the order of an 8877 or the like. 

Anyone know?

73, Bill W6WRT
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