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Gadgets, Gizmos, and Dohickeys => What Equipment to Buy and Where to Get it. => Topic started by: AveIArts on March 26, 2022, 06:33:24 PM
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Hey there! I'm asking for advice from you guys, especially the experts.
(ISO) IN SEARCH OF: a sound and repetitive Gemology Microscope.
Needs:
to be for a beginner, expanding my knowledge
to be within my budget $800 -$1200
to be for a beginner, expanding my knowledge
to have some bells and whistles. I plan to buy one ONLY microscope and use for future studying, etc.
to be a reasonable price, I will be ordering other gem equipment soon
Thank you for reading my posts, and any advice you can throw my way. Stop in and say "Hi"
Happy Rock Hunting!
Anita
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Seriously?! Nobody has any recommendations..... I find that hard to believe! :icon_salut: Come you guys, share your knowledge.
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Try asking at local universities what happens to their surplus equipment. It's a long shot, but I did build a decent stereoscope from parts I got this way.
Another option is ebay.
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you REALLY want one (stereo binocular scope) on a swivel stand like these in the link.
https://www.google.com/search?q=Binocular+Zoom+Stereo+Microscope+on+Flex+Arm+Stand&client=firefox-b-1-d&sxsrf=APq-WBtJW0YXk0QX5U7lpw04UiFXondwZA:1648698257700&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi7tvfPt-_2AhUvJzQIHcQoBzcQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1920&bih=899&dpr=1
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i would love one like this one.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/124799729446?hash=item1d0ea4bf26:g:CxYAAOSw3dtdSCam
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just purchased a Top OTL dinolite I'm happy with it and the software