Why eBay is the WORST place to buy CRTs!

This is the Sony PVM 14M2U Trinitron CRT Monitor that I purchased on eBay for around $400 USD.

For more information on repairs, diagnostics and to connect with me, please visit:   / retrotechusa  

Checking the M series for faults and other services:    • How to fully check a Sony PVM M Serie...  

Testing Software for checking CRT displays: https://artemiourbina.itch.io/240p-te...

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0:00 - Intro - Buying a PVM on eBay
1:20 - unboxing the Sony PVM
5:10 - Inspecting & testing the Sony PVM 14M2U
6:43 - Turning off "Remote" mode
7:32 - Magnetic purity problems with the tube
9:32 - Degaussing the CRT to fix the tube
10:38 - Why eBay is a bad place to buy CRTs
11:57 - Brutus is sleeping