Re: Would like advice on microscope purchase

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Date: 09/19/04 

Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 00:13:37 GMT

On 12-Sep-2004, bobmarable@earthlink.net (bob marable) wrote:

> ---Stick with used equipment from the top brands (a very nice scope
> can be obtained for $400-500)
> ---In my opinion, the American Optical (AO) series 10, 110 and 120 are
> excellent value for used scopes: good price ($250-300 on ebay), and
> lots of scopes and accessories available (they were one of the
> workhorse models for hospitals, labs and universities). Reichert-brand
> models are almost identical. get "plan" objectives.

Thanks for your reply. I'm trying to reply to everyone who took the time
to reply to me. I've said elsewhere I found some Leitz SM's I can afford.

I'm a little shy of ebay. Would prefer to have a "real" company behind
my purchase. Mel Sobel has some AO's in my range. Would it ever
be possible to put a photo tube or other mechanism on them for
photography ?

Thanks
John

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