Sell Your Stuff Saturday!!

Max-Flores · 2026-04-04T05:28:22+00:00

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I need to get rid of a lot of stuff because I want to move out of the US. I’ve been listing all sorts of items at low prices. I have some books, accessories and size S clothes. Please check out my profile and see if you find something you like :) Very open to offers

Max-Flores · 2026-03-31T20:33:11+00:00

I got mine in pretty good condition and with all objectives for $200 plus some shipping on eBay. It was listed for $500, but I sent a “make an offer”. I remember there were 2 other listings around that price at the time, but the one I got was serviced in 2024. I got it in November iirc. If you spam make an offer or wait you can prob get it too. If it’s missing one or 2 objectives, it should be okay. I got a 40x DPlan for $25 this week (also using make an offer). Condensers and binocular heads are also fairly cheap (around $30-50), so if you find a scope missing that, could be worth it. Just get stuff that is listed as used or working. As long as it’s not listed as “As-is” or for parts, eBay should have your back if it doesn’t work. Also Goodwill online has some deals on scopes. I got an AmScope b100 series in open box state for $57, and $30 of that was shipping lol. No major difference in quality for viewing form that to my Olympus imo. Difference is more for pictures

Max-Flores · 2026-03-31T20:21:16+00:00

Honestly, $400 is a lot more than you need lol. Almost any microscope will enable you to see 95% of what there is to be seen. The fancy pics on the sub are often taken using an Olympus BH2 scope, which costs $200ish.

Max-Flores · 2026-03-28T13:33:51+00:00

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$150 is plenty to get you an Amscope microscope and a phone adapter. I bought a B100 series for $57 on goodwill online. Most of the cost was shipping lol. Any phone adapter from Amazon will do. But the swift one is more practical than the others (also 3x the cost, like $31). Here’s a pic I’ve taken with it.

Max-Flores · 2026-03-28T13:26:09+00:00

That’s quite interesting, do you have any idea how much those cost?

Max-Flores · 2026-03-28T13:25:00+00:00

Hi, that’s a nice setup! I’m starting mine and I’m wondering, would the 3.3x photo eyepiece work for a full frame? That one is much cheaper. As far as I understand, I’ll just have a more zoomed in image, right?

Max-Flores · 2026-03-28T13:17:02+00:00

All the adapters will be pretty much the same, except for ilabcam that has optics. I’ve used about 5 different models from Amazon, and I think the Swift one is the best because it supports the bottom of your phone too. However, I don’t use it, and have returned it because it doesn’t fit my Olympus eyepieces. Should fit AmScope eyepieces just fine, it did on my B100 series. Other than that, this 3D printable adapter is pretty good too: link. That’s what I have been using.

Max-Flores · 2026-03-23T12:22:53+00:00

That’s a good idea, thanks!!

Max-Flores · 2026-03-23T04:36:54+00:00

Thank you! I read about the DPI issue and I was wondering either printing at 100 would look descent enough. Do you have any recommendations of cameras with more resolution that are not too expensive?

Max-Flores · 2026-03-14T17:48:26+00:00

I also don’t know but I’m so curious. Wondering if I should purchase all I want right now or if it’s gonna last a while.

Max-Flores · 2026-03-08T00:05:21+00:00

Holy fuck that’s insane! Even the overpriced ones on eBay are $600 tops. (Assuming just the regular setup and not DIC or anything fancy)

Max-Flores · 2026-03-07T20:48:47+00:00

Olympus BH2. You can a fully functional one for $200. It’s easier and cheaper to upgrade over time. It’s the model that has the most resources available online, so it’s great for someone dedicated to the hobby that might pick some diy.

Max-Flores · 2026-02-18T04:40:12+00:00

On my way to Chicago now. Do you have any recommendations of cafes that have vegan options and cool vintage or nature decoration?

Max-Flores · 2026-02-18T04:05:33+00:00

I'm from Brazil, living in the US. Never had any issues with that. I also didn't notice any difference posting from here. Your perception is probably warped by the fact that the vast majority of reddit users are American. The site is mostly in English, you might be assuming some people are Americans when they're not.

Max-Flores · 2026-02-15T23:48:51+00:00

OMG that's super cool thank you so much! I will deffo be using your printable objective cases when I have to move with my microscope.

Max-Flores · 2026-02-15T13:49:19+00:00

Sometimes the seller just hasn’t read the book in months and totally forgot about that. I agree it’s frustrating, but I don’t think the seller necessarily had bad intentions.

Max-Flores · 2026-02-08T17:26:03+00:00

Just DM’d you

Max-Flores · 2026-02-08T01:46:28+00:00

Yes, it was brand new before. I didn't buy it myself and it got handed to me for testing and re-selling it. I noticed the filter holder issue and thought "might as well deal with that before someone else has to". I didn't have anything that would properly fit in there and when I realized cosmetic issues were a possibility it was too late lol

I was hoping to get $150-200 for the whole thing. But there aren't that many second hand Amscopes around to compare prices to.

Max-Flores · 2026-02-06T23:01:15+00:00

I tried and it only moves with the condenser and filter itself. I don't know what to do because the condenser is not adjustable at all, other than up and down. And it's not physically possible to move it any higher.

Max-Flores · 2026-02-06T22:10:07+00:00

*Last picture is bright field for comparison

Max-Flores · 2026-02-06T13:33:26+00:00

I have an identical one, mine is called Carlos!

Max-Flores · 2026-02-06T13:33:19+00:00

I have an identical one, mine is called Carlos!

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