Where to buy a microscope

mici

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Does anyone here know where I can buy a decent microscope? New or used.
 

Lounger

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Maybe ask university lab or school where they source theirs. Others are toys.
 

Praeses

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Oh and what do you want to use it for? Do you have training with microscopes e.g. how to do oil immersion if you use the 100x objective?
 

SerenePhoenix

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Also depends on what type of microscope you want to buy: Compound, dissection/stereo etc.

If you're not going to use it professionally I would recommend getting a cheap one like that LCD Deluxe Digital Microscope at thegadgetshop.co.za otherwise look at getting a Leica/Zeiss/Nikon.
 

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mici

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The problem with that is "Dispatched in 17 to 29 working days" Then Shipping and customs issues too. It's better to just buy local and have it immediately.

I'm just gonna use it for my studies.
 

Praeses

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The problem with that is "Dispatched in 17 to 29 working days" Then Shipping and customs issues too. It's better to just buy local and have it immediately.

I'm just gonna use it for my studies.

If you buy through takealot, you don't have to worry about shipping and customs whatsoever. The price they list is the price you pay :)
 
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