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[AveIArts]

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

[AveIArts]

Seriously?! Nobody has any recommendations..... I find that hard to believe!  Come you guys, share your knowledge.

[R.U. Sirius]

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.

[Phishisgroovin]

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

[Phishisgroovin]

i would love one like this one.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/124799729446?hash=item1d0ea4bf26:g:CxYAAOSw3dtdSCam

[sealyons]

just purchased a Top OTL dinolite  I'm happy with it and the software