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I've asked opinions about these duds more than once. I had also sent a PM to somebody involved in the ETF rebuilding process, without response. Believe me, I am a total packrat and do not toss anything until I am sure it is junk. In this case, I just could not justify holding on to this dud. Here is one reason: why would you need a crt? One of two reasons, either the old tube is worn out, or it is busted. But if you have a worn-out 21" roundie tube, why not just get it rebuilt, instead of using a dud like this one? Anyway, the faceplate will end up on a good crt which could not otherwise be safely used without it. Aside from that tube I have another dud 21FJP22, a good used 21FBP22 and a good used 21" test jig tube with "Test Tube" acid etched into the face. I also have 6 color roundies, all with good picture tubes, and some others could be heading my way. I don't know that I have $200 invested in the whole pile of sets and tubes altogether. So, no, I'm not really going to lose sleep over this one tube. And, no, I wouldn't have touched a 21AX.
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