Re: Excuse me...

He may just get it from http://www.imillermicroscopes.com/atc.shtml. They
have a return policy if I remember correctly.

Gregor

PS: After going through over 20 microscopes, you are not "just a hobbyist".
You are a valuable and knowledgeable contributor to this group ;-)

<bobmarable@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1115156390.757316.200610@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> Aaron wrote:
>> Hi Kevin,
>>
>> I think you missed my point. These scopes have been inspected and
>> adjusted to specifications set by Leica at ther USA facility. They
>> are good hobbyist or school microscopes at discount prices direct
> from
>> this factory, with all the parts and manuals, at a discount.
>>
>> I have always felt that a used industrial/professional microscope in
>> good condtion is an excellent choice. It is my preference.
>>
>> But if Alec is going to be restricted in his budget this offering has
>> its own merits.
>>
>> Aaron
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> >Alex, If you want crap you found the happy home for it. As Aaron
> said this
>> >is Leica dumping the stuff they had. This stuff, though, was mostly
> made in
>> >China, just finished in NY. By the time this was made the plant was
> a
>> >Butler building, the old plant was given to the town.
>> >
>> >Were I would respectfull disagree with Aaron is the "crap" part.
> These were
>> >horrid machines. While not quite as bad as the Reichert 410 they
> were just
>> >awful. If you need to get rid of $610 that bad you can a) give it
> to me b)
>> >buy a bunch of lottery tickets or c) give the money to a charity.
> If you do
>> >c) at least you will feel good.
>> >
>> >Spend your money as you wish but have some fun with it!
>> >
>> >Kevin Cunningham
>> >SMS
>> >
> I'm just a hobbiest, but I have two-cents worth of comment. I don't
> want to "get in the middle" of a debate with more knowledgeable sources
> than me, but:
> I've had an ATC 2000 for about 3 years (bought used for $500); I also
> have a Zeiss Axiostar, Zeiss Std.16 (both with plan obj.), 2 Leitz SM
> LUX's (achromats), and old Nikon and Olympus inverted scopes. I
> wouldn't rate the ATC 2000 at the top, but for my hobby use, I think
> it's fine! My only complaint is slightly uneven illumination with the
> 4x lens--no guess as to why. Otherwise, it's not too bad. I've had
> about 20 microscopes, all top brands, most bought used, and I would
> rather pay $500 for a serviced, new, garanteed ATC2000, than take some
> of the chances I took (got stuck on) with used scopes in general--if
> needed, I could replace the 4x for about $30. If I were going to spend
> $1000, I wouln't consider it, even at $500.
>
> Bob Marable
>


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