How to buy or sell a used microscope                        page updated February 23, 2010 Microscopes of the following types: biological, industrial, measuring stereoscopic, electronic inspection, metallurgical, and polarizing asbestos.  Also, learn the differences and use of compound and stereo optical microscopes.  If you are buying or selling a used or new light microscope, this page will serve you with important microscope applications, specific information in the choice, location, and fair pricing of light, compound, and inspection microscopes. This link is a discussion on: "How the microscope market works, or doesn't"  A good discussion on the marketing of new microscopes, how to choose the right microscope for your application, and how to get the best price.  Also, offers sound advice to be aware of when purchasing new microscopes built totally of proprietary parts.  Should you buy a Chinese knockoff? If, you're planning to purchase a new or used microscope and need a primer before buying, I'd recommend this site: "Choosing and buying a microscope" by Dave Walker.  From his page " If a first time buyer, be wary of purchasing a sophisticated multi-functional research microscope from an on-line auction without seeking specialist advice beforehand. It could appear - relative to its new price - a bargain, but such microscopes may not necessarily suit the enthusiast. They are often large and heavy - possibly to the point of impracticality for the home user without a dedicated area to house it. They may require expensive specialist servicing and dedicated spares / accessories could be expensive."  Visit this page to arm yourself with some purchasing knowledge. If you're a dealer, broker, or seller of used microscopes, you should visit "How to generate high quality leads" and will discuss your lease of this page, with insertion of ads for your company, direct links and email to your site. For help in buying a microscope, The Yahoo Microscope discussion group is an excellent place to get answers from microscope experts.  People in the field, applying and using microscopes similar to what you need.  You may get help from a PHD in the microscopy field for free. If you're selling a used surplus microscope, send us your list.  We sell your equipment through our extensive knowledge of the equipment marketplace, use of the correct promotional services, direct leads from our subscribers list, informing our targeted contact database, and employ our well learned and often used, "laser marketing techniques". Send your list now to: sales@national-ate.com    Do you know the basic microscope hardware?  The stage holds the specimen, the lamp or light source illuminate it, the objective lens magnify it to your desired depth, the eyepieces or ocular are what you actually view through, coarse focus knob for the focus of your specimen view, and the base holds it all together. If you'd like to sell your test equipment cheaply and quickly, I would suggest you contact one of the dealers listed on this page.  Access Surplus Test & Measurement Dealers List All product names and trademarks listed herein are the property of their respective holders. No part of this web page may be copied, duplicated, or transmitted by any means mechanical or electronic, without the written permission of NATIONAL A.T.E.  Copyright © 1997-2009  All Rights Reserved. IC Handlers / Newest Listings / Wafer Probers / THERMONICS / Wanted Equipment / List Your Wanted  Access  USED SEMs / Home / SUBSCRIBE HERE / bonders  used laboratory  used assembly