Are you near a veterinary medicine college or medical school? Used 
microscopes in good condition can often be bought from students 
(particularly ex-students) at these places. Place an ad on a bulletin 
board or two. Just give the 'scope a good examination before buying.

Phil

>Does anyone have a suggestion for a cheap (reasonably) microscope 
>that could be used at work or home for basic H&E microscopy?  I'm 
>not looking for anything fancy, just something that would have maybe 
>up to 100x lens for looking at some study slides at home.  Any 
>suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
>I would also comsider a used scope if it were in good condition.
>
>Thanks,
>Jason
-- 
Philip Oshel
Supervisor, BBPIC microscopy facility
Department of Animal Sciences
University of Wisconsin
1675 Observatory Drive
Madison,  WI  53706 - 1284
voice: (608) 263-4162
fax: (608) 262-5157 (dept. fax)