Boerderij_Kabouter
Well-Known Member
So I am about to pull the trigger on almost everything for my yeast ranch. One sticking point is the microscope.
I found that this scope:
http://www.eyewearplanet.com/lomp1modbrig.html
is pretty much the best rated beginner scope out there and costs $99 with no shipping cost.
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I also found this CL listing:
and had the following correspondence with the seller:
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So basically they are the same price but the CL one looks nicer. The only reason I am hesitating is I can't find any info about the AO 150/160.
Which scope should I get? Why? Have you used either? What general knowledge can you give me about microscopes?
Thanks in advance!!!
I found that this scope:
http://www.eyewearplanet.com/lomp1modbrig.html
is pretty much the best rated beginner scope out there and costs $99 with no shipping cost.
..................................................................
I also found this CL listing:
Student Microscope for sale. Only used for one semester. Settings: regular zoom, 10x, 45x, 100x/Immersion Oil. Bought this for $400, so great price for only $99! American Optical Brand. Includes carrying case.
and had the following correspondence with the seller:
I am interested in the microscope you have listed on Craigslist. Could you provide me with the model number so I can look up some more specific information about it.
Thank you,
Justin
Hi Justin,
Sure no problem. It is from the American Optical Corporation Series 150/160 microscope. Hope this helps. If you are interested, you are more than welcome to swing by and take a look at it.
Best Regards,
Harris
When did you buy this microscope? The only documents I can find about it are from the 70's and one brief reference from the 80's under the name AO/Reichert. That doesn't necessarily bother me, I am just trying to get an idea about the scope.
Thanks,
Justin
Well I bought it 1.5 years ago through my medical school bookstore. I have no idea about when it was manufactured or anything, but I can tell you that I used it for one entire semester and it worked perfectly for me with no problems. If you have any slides, you are more than welcome to bring them by and test out the microscope before committing. Either way, no problem.
Harris
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So basically they are the same price but the CL one looks nicer. The only reason I am hesitating is I can't find any info about the AO 150/160.
Which scope should I get? Why? Have you used either? What general knowledge can you give me about microscopes?
Thanks in advance!!!