buying (NOS) tubes online

@inna i see you deleted your post about not liking Brent Jesse. Why? 
 

my vote is for Brent and Andy for NOS. I try to never buy off eBay because anyone can put down test results and even show a picture of the tube tester that is biased wrong to produce good results. If Andy sold via online in a quick fashion that would be great but because of the slow wait I always go to Brent Jesse. Much quicker. 

+ whatever for Brent Jessee - good tubes, fair prices and easy to deal with. He's my main go to.

Have also purchased NOS Russian 7189A's from Viva Tubes

Also, reliable, though their prices have risen the last few years is Tube Depot

Here’s a complete set for the Valhalla for less than $60- 

https://www.audiozomba.com/product/schitt-valhalla-2/

I didn't delete it, it's Audiogon police. And I do like Brent, that was a joke. Just bought a pair of vintage 12AX7 Mullards from him.

You just have to talk to Brent, either through emails or over the phone before paying. His website might say it is in stock but in fact it may be out of stock. And possibly the other way around. He usually replies to emails within one day, or even in a few hours. Feels honest and reliable.