Does anyone know of a cheap microscope...

[lafatlife]

that I can get to view coins and get better pictures? I remember reading about someone on here buying a kids one off the discount shelf at walmart but can't find the post.

Thanks.

 

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[extractor]

Check at garage sales, I see them there at least once a month.

 

[rayredditch]

Get a USB one from one of the discount stores, they´re cheap and give good resolution.

 

[lafatlife]

I was looking at the usb ones but they are running around 300 dollars!!!

 

[rayredditch]

I was looking at the usb ones but they are running around 300 dollars!!!

From the discounters in Europe they run at about 40.00 Euros so would be about 40.00 dollars in the States. Try LIDL or somewhere like that, or on the internet.

 

[diggemall]

Somebody posted in here a year or more ago about an inexpensive USB microscope

If someone that has search rights (that wouldn't be me) could do a little digging.................

Diggem'

 

[auferret]

I was looking at the usb ones but they are running around 300 dollars!!!

I looked on amazon.com yesterday and the cheapest one there was around $54. I have seen them a lot cheaper, I just can't remember where.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Here's what you do. Every city has a college right Now, I work for the State and I know for a fact that every college has a surplus store. I have bought some great items from these stores CHEAP!!!!!!! (Top of the Line) You have to contact the store on campus to see when the public can come in and buy these items...Yes they get Microscopes coming and going. I have bought them there. Along with magnifier lights. I have bought microscopes for as low as 30 dollars...Yes, they are used. But still work fine. When a college gets new equipment where do you think the older stuff goes? They sell it. Quite honestly, for this hobby all you really need is a jewelers Loupe. I have one attached to "zip strip" in my office always handy if I need it to see a date or to read a back mark. Cheers, Mike

 

[NGE]

I've got a 10-X loupe and a good camera w/super macro. Have you thought about an overhead projector? Put yer item on the bed and project image on the wall.......NGE

 

[lafatlife]

I don't think a regular microscope would work as the light comes from underneath the item. That doesn't work for coins.

I remember someone on here mentioning one and showing some of the pictures he took from it but I can't find it.

 

[gary in idaho]

I've got one of these digital blue microscopes, check it out
http://www.digiblue.com/products/digital_blue/computer_microscopes/db12011.html

 

[auferret]

Here is a thread from Feb of this year that I did not see. It looks promising
http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php?topic=219947.0

It is available at amazon.com for $37.42 with free shipping
http://www.amazon.com/Eyeclops-61081-EyeClops-BioniCam/dp/B00153C5KY/?tag=treasurenet01-20

 

[lafatlife]

Thank you!!! All 3 of those would fit the bill. Thanks again everyone!!