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So I cleaned the scope a bit using a cotton cloth and medicinal alcohol. I didn't cleaned all components just the oculars and the main body. What advice do you guys have for cleaning the optical parts which require more attention and care ? What kind of cloth and cleaning substance should i use? Als...

I found another one but I can't contact the seller on the phone.. This one looks newer and more professional and comes with all the pieces in the pictures. I think there is also a light condenser in the pictures. List price is 400$ but i think i can get it for 300$, maybe even less.. https://www.olx...

Thanks to everyone for their input! I ordered the Zeiss for 220$ , transport included. Seller should send it tomorrow. The guy is also selling a condenser and a ocular piece but he doesn't know if they are compatible with this microscope: https://www.olx.ro/d/oferta/ocular-microscopic-carl-zeiss-IDe...

Hi. As I said i'm an absolute beginner and i just want to dip my toe into this fascinating science. I feel like it would be a great hobby. So i found a Zeiss microscope on a local craigslist-like site. The seller is asking for 250$ for it and i don't know is worth the money. Please share your opinio...