Ultraphot II Carl Zeiss asking price?

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Ultraphot II Carl Zeiss asking price?

#1 Post by Ryan » Tue Feb 05, 2019 4:40 pm

I am a researcher from a university that would like to fund some optical parts by selling an old micrscope system that we do not use anymore:

I have a UltraPhot II Carl Zeiss micrscope with a lot of accessories (+8 objectives) in relative good condition from our lab (see pictures). We want to get rid of it (university lab), what can one ask realistically for such a system? It is located in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

Thanks a lot for your answer.
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Re: Ultraphot II Carl Zeiss asking price?

#2 Post by 75RR » Tue Feb 05, 2019 4:46 pm

You need to state where the microscope is located.

Something that big is most probably collection only, which would limit your customer base.
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Re: Ultraphot II Carl Zeiss asking price?

#3 Post by billbillt » Tue Feb 05, 2019 5:27 pm

"You need to state where the microscope is located."


"It is located in Eindhoven, The Netherlands."


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Re: Ultraphot II Carl Zeiss asking price?

#4 Post by billbillt » Tue Feb 05, 2019 5:30 pm

Hi,

That is a wonderful old Zeiss.. I have no idea what it would be worth, but it would be substantial..

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Re: Ultraphot II Carl Zeiss asking price?

#5 Post by PeteM » Tue Feb 05, 2019 5:57 pm

Seems to me a lot would depend on what those eight objectives are? They probably merit a full description, especially if at the top end.

Photomicroscopes add a lot of bulk and weight that's unnecessary in this digital age. So, I'd agree with the notion that it would likely have to be collector (with a fair amount of space) to fetch top price. Would also think that it's a good idea to sell it sooner than later to get whatever the value it may have -- I'd guess there isn't a large crop of classic Zeiss and film photo collectors coming up after the Baby Boomers?

Someone like MicroBob might know what European Ebay sites might help fetch full value? It is a marvel.

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Re: Ultraphot II Carl Zeiss asking price?

#6 Post by MicroBob » Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:05 pm

This microscope was obscenely expensive when new but it is equaly unattractive for the user and most collectors today. So I think it will be the best to describe it precisely with all it's accessories (inscriptions and part numbers and condition) and list it on ebay. Since there is only one person every 500km or so that could be willing to give it shelter it would also be good to state shipping fees to a couple of destinations like Germany, Austria, England, Switzerland, Italy and Spain. I think in the end this will be honoured with a good price.

One should also take into account that it gives a very bad karma to cannibalize an Ultraphot. :twisted:

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#7 Post by 75RR » Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:19 pm

I suggest you do not auction it. See below. If you do, make sure you set a starting price you can live with.

I would think that patience is the key to getting a fair price when selling an Ultraphot.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Zeiss-Ultrapho ... 7675.l2557 (scroll down)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carl-Zeiss-U ... :rk:3:pf:0
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Re: Ultraphot II Carl Zeiss asking price?

#8 Post by Metford » Sat Sep 05, 2020 12:54 pm

Hi Ryan,

Did you sell your Ultraphot 2?

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