Spoke w/ VDC the other day and what Charlie said, if the old tube is broken to far down the neck, then they just replace all the glass and use my electronics. There is an additional $25 charge (you just don't get your core charge back) for the glass. The charge to rebuild the tube is $495. You can call Brenda or Gina at VDC (800-241-5005) to make arrangements to send in tubes. They said 1 week turn around, guarantee is 1 year.
As to quality, I will have to defer to Curt for that. This is my experience with VDC. I did read where they had some production/quality problems early on but from what I have read it sounds like they now have they them sorted out.
BTW, has anyone cheked on New barco CRT's? and their prices.
Also, I'm looking for a blue lens assy from a 1208 if anyone has one.
Terry