About TubeDealer — Our Story & FAQ

TubeDealer was built by tube dealers and collectors who needed a better way to manage inventory, connect with buyers, and sell across multiple channels without duplicating effort.

Our Mission

TubeDealer provides modern inventory tooling and a trusted marketplace for vacuum tube professionals — from vintage NOS specialists to importers of current-production stock. We believe dealers should spend time sourcing and grading tubes, not reformatting spreadsheets for every platform they sell on.

Who Uses TubeDealer

Independent tube dealers, vintage electronics collectors, guitar amp technicians, hi-fi restorers, broadcast equipment refurbishers, and musicians who prefer to buy directly from knowledgeable specialists rather than auction listings with minimal detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TubeDealer free to use as a buyer?

Yes. Browsing and purchasing require no account. Buyer registration is optional and adds order-tracking convenience.

How do sellers list tubes?

Sellers subscribe to a TubeDealer dealer plan, add inventory via CSV import or camera scan, set prices and condition notes, then activate their public storefront. Multi-channel sync to eBay and Reverb is included.

Where is TubeDealer based?

TubeDealer is based in Oak Park, MI. Sellers ship from their own locations worldwide.