Quality of imported microscopes?

From: Michael A. Covington (look_at_ai.uga.edu.for.address)
Date: 10/03/04 

Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2004 14:15:32 -0400

What is the quality level of the (apparently imported, maybe Chinese)
microscopes that are sold by companies such as Bargainmicroscopes and
Precision*World on eBay?

No brand name is given. They look good but are a little skimpy on optical
specifications (e.g., I don't see the eyepiece design or the eye relief).
An example of one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48740&item=3843509169&rd=1

This is not a troll. I am not connected with either of these sellers. I'm
genuinely curious about the quality of the merchandise.

Thanks!