The mention of “using a microscope” by JohnDB in another thread got me thinking….I use mine every now and then for inspections and fine detail work.
Here is the auction site that I purchased it and many other items through…..some at tremendous savings. This auction site serves various businesses that use their auction service to dispose of its surplus inventory. You’d be surprised at what shows up for sale at different times and the bargains you might be able to pick up.
I live near a college town (University of North Dakota) so I frequently check to see what they have up for bids. It varies from tools, furniture, storage, equipment, vehicles, electronics, etc. Anything that can be found on or used by the University’s different departments can show up for sale on bids.
You sign up for a free account to be able to bid and have a certain timeframe to pay up upon with your winning bid. On the site’s home page: You’ll see the “Browse auctions with area” and you can select your state (or anywhere). Then select which “Agency” whose auctions you want to view. Then select the “View Auctions” and that agency’s listings will be displayed.
You can also use their search function to search for specific items that might show up anywhere.
Here’s a pic of my high end microscope purchased for pennies on the dollar.
Over the years I’ve purchased a large metal shear and other equipment, meters, electronic test equipment, heavy duty storage and file cabinets, a weaving loom (for the wife…honest!!) and other goods. Since UND has a medical department….a nice, adjustable stainless steel autopsy table showed up in my shop.
It works great for processing Venison and other game!! Also, it’s quite the unique workbench! And if you happen to spill your beer....it all drains to one end and into a bucket below! 
It’s certainly worth your while to check out who might use their services in your own area. You never know what you might need!!
Here is the auction site that I purchased it and many other items through…..some at tremendous savings. This auction site serves various businesses that use their auction service to dispose of its surplus inventory. You’d be surprised at what shows up for sale at different times and the bargains you might be able to pick up.
I live near a college town (University of North Dakota) so I frequently check to see what they have up for bids. It varies from tools, furniture, storage, equipment, vehicles, electronics, etc. Anything that can be found on or used by the University’s different departments can show up for sale on bids.
You sign up for a free account to be able to bid and have a certain timeframe to pay up upon with your winning bid. On the site’s home page: You’ll see the “Browse auctions with area” and you can select your state (or anywhere). Then select which “Agency” whose auctions you want to view. Then select the “View Auctions” and that agency’s listings will be displayed.
You can also use their search function to search for specific items that might show up anywhere.
Here’s a pic of my high end microscope purchased for pennies on the dollar.
Over the years I’ve purchased a large metal shear and other equipment, meters, electronic test equipment, heavy duty storage and file cabinets, a weaving loom (for the wife…honest!!) and other goods. Since UND has a medical department….a nice, adjustable stainless steel autopsy table showed up in my shop.
It works great for processing Venison and other game!! Also, it’s quite the unique workbench! And if you happen to spill your beer....it all drains to one end and into a bucket below! It’s certainly worth your while to check out who might use their services in your own area. You never know what you might need!!
