view your cultures etc microscopes$ 10.00

[php1775]

i have been in dozens of stores looking for an inexpensive microscope to check out my cultures,including the goodwill stores,savers etc for a used one.but all i found used was on craigslist for$ 300.00. to my surprise there were 10 new in the box vivitar 300x/450x/600x microscopes selling for 12.99 each right at the checkout at savers.i had a 30% off coupon so i bought the whole load in case a fellow reefer may also need an inexpensive scope.so i have 8 left for $10 each,sealed from factory. i hope this post is ok in this forum.they have a yellow light bulbin the unit that works fine,but im sure it can be changed to a white bulb if you wanted to.it comes with 8 slides tweezersslide covers and 2 collection vials.good stocking stuffer also

 

[php1775]

6 left,.these are put together better than a $40 smithsonian that i returned,the micro scope( rocked like a cradle).ive been able to see that 1 of my rotifer cultures is much more populated with life than i thought.this is the only use i have for a microscope so i was looking for something cheap and surprisingly sturdy construction for the $

 

[php1775]

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[GobyWanKenobie]

I would buy one, but I'm just too far away. I imagine shipping would cost more than the item. It was nice of you to do this though. It sounds like a good deal.

 

[php1775]

it was like finding them at a bldg 19 type store .plus i had a 30% off on the total.so they cost me more than im selling,thinking that more reefers would like to inspect their cultures etc that dont have the $ to buy an expensive one,especially around the holiday.they take 2 AA batteries,and if not satisfied i will return $no problem .if you are near sea creatures i could bring one down to you when i make my next trip down there.

 

[P-Nut]

I will take one. I can pick it up tomorrow. I will send you a PM with my info.

 

[php1775]

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[Codeman]

Thanks pat, does it take batteries somewhere? I can't seem to figure it out.

 

[php1775]

under the legs(base)3 screws

 

[GobyWanKenobie]

it was like finding them at a bldg 19 type store .plus i had a 30% off on the total.so they cost me more than im selling,thinking that more reefers would like to inspect their cultures etc that dont have the $ to buy an expensive one,especially around the holiday.they take 2 AA batteries,and if not satisfied i will return $no problem .if you are near sea creatures i could bring one down to you when i make my next trip down there.

When do you think you are going to Sea Creatures? I'm in no hurry. In fact, I doubt I will go there until after the holidays.

 

[dannyp02908]

Heck, if you are going to bring it to sea creature, i will take one for the 10 bucks.

 

[php1775]

sorry everyone,but im not happy with these scopes,so i could never sell them.the first one showed my rotifers nicely so i went back and took the rest,but i can also see them with my reading glasses and a magnifying glass,they are 3 or so months old and very visible before i add the pyto feast.sorry to get your hopes up but i had all the right intentions.

 

[gfrazer]

I'd take one but I have the same problem as gobi

 

[gfrazer]

I wish the reefers chipped in For an electron microscope .

 

[me2003]

Amscope is one of the least expensive sources for a microscope that has a enough quality to be useful.
Light,Condenser,mechanical stage,fine focus are examples of minimum requirements

http://store.amscope.com/m200-ms.html $107.78

 

[Flame Angel]

Hello, I believe the club has a microscope, but I do not know much about it.