Re: Buying a microscope. LOMO.

From: Don'tknow (microscopyinterest_at_yahoo.ca)
Date: 07/10/04 

Date: 10 Jul 2004 06:57:42 -0700

Believe me, I've read all that had to be read in this group. I really
have no choice at all. BTW, I'm not interested to the 'scope I have
shown you, because even if cheap, if it end up that it is a crap, I
will still lose that amount of money. My present interest is the LOMO
trinocular multiscope with phase contrast and some of the dealers like
optics planet seems to offer a good "service."

I know it's going to be my microscope, but I still need feedbacks,
that's the reason why I have posted here afterall. :)

I just wonder if few here have used a LOMO and what they think of it.
I have read that the optic is not that bad, I am just concerned with
the stage.

Regards

> I never have and I pray to God I never will. The dealers that sell this
> crud aren't all that good either, please look at the past posts in this
> group. Person after person saying they have been had by this type of
> dealer.
>
> A good microscope lasts. Actually thats a good motto. Microscope built by
> decent, responsible companies last at least 20 years and really work.
>
> Look, it's going to be your microscope, buy what ever makes you happy. I'm
> just willing to bet you will be happier buying a used instrument than the
> instrument you showed me.
>
> Kevin

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