This is from my "one man's trash is another man's treasure" department. Don't ask what this stuff is, I don't know. Pile 2 is IC's. Pile 5 is a mixture of low-voltage capacitors. I don't think they have been used, but they have not been stored very well. I think Pile 1 is Nixie tube sockets, but don't quote me on that. If you know what it is and can use it, claim it by Pile # via PM is you would, please. This stuff is free, just cover postage. Stay tuned for more great items I don't need anymore, but one of you just might not be able to live without.....
I got this stuff at an estate sale. The owner was a college professor and a tinkerer. He had some stuff I wanted, but in order to get it, I had to take this stuff. I may start selling some tubes in the near future. I have enough AA5 tubes, both octal and miniature to last me and ten of my closest friends three lifetimes. I don't need to store this stuff just to have it. If you have interest, let me know.
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