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@contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces@contesting.com] On
Behalf Of Bill, W6WRT
Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 8:03 PM
To: amps@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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