Microscope: what it sells for at government auction
At Australia government auctions, microscope lots sold for a median of $90 since June 2026 (82 sales, middle half $77 to $293), according to GovAuctions.app sold-price data. 1 region has enough completed sales for its own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.
Median sale
$90
Typical range
$77–$293
Completed lots
82
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Median sale price by month
2026-11
$31
2026-10
$64
2026-09
$83
2026-07
$607
2026-06
$65
20 most recent microscope sales
Every row is a completed government auction archived by GovAuctions.app. The price is the final bid we recorded when the lot closed, excluding buyer's premium and taxes.
| Date sold | Item | Condition | Seller | Region | Final price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus BH2 BHS Laboratory Microscope Base With Binocular Viewing Head original listing | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | Grays (AU) | VICTORIA | $9 | |
| Lumen Dynamics X-Cite XLED1 XLED40 Microscope LED Light Source original listing | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | Grays (AU) | VICTORIA | $60 | |
| Olympus FluoView FV1000 F10-SU Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope Unit original listing | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | Grays (AU) | VICTORIA | $34 | |
| Olympus Provis AX70TF U-PHOTO Laboratory Microscope With Binocular Head original listing | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | Grays (AU) | VICTORIA | $29 | |
| Olympus BX53F Laboratory Upright Microscope With Binocular Viewing Head original listing | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | Grays (AU) | VICTORIA | $145 | |
| Olympus CX31RTSF Laboratory Upright Microscope With Binocular Viewing Head original listing | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | Grays (AU) | VICTORIA | $29 | |
| Generic WHK 10X/20 Microscope Eyepieces And Objective Lens Set (Lot of 12) original listing | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | Grays (AU) | VICTORIA | $35 | |
| Olympus CH Binocular Optical Laboratory Microscope original listing | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | Grays (AU) | VICTORIA | $42 | |
| Kyowa Tokyo UNILUX-12 Monocular Optical Laboratory Microscope original listing | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | Grays (AU) | VICTORIA | $29 | |
| Generic AP43 RP30 Assorted Microscope Optical Viewing Attachments Lot of 5 original listing | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | Grays (AU) | VICTORIA | $9 | |
| Mixed Brands Assorted Binocular Microscope Viewing Heads And Eyepieces original listing | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | Grays (AU) | VICTORIA | $9 | |
| Olympus Lumen Dynamics X-Cite Assorted Microscope Control Units (Lot of 5) original listing | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | Grays (AU) | VICTORIA | $9 | |
| Olympus Assorted Microscope Light Sources And Controllers (Lot of 6) original listing | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | Grays (AU) | VICTORIA | $9 | |
| Olympus CX41RF Binocular Optical Laboratory Microscope original listing | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | Grays (AU) | VICTORIA | $64 | |
| Olympus DP70 DP71 DP72 UC50 Assorted Microscope Camera Accessories original listing | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | Grays (AU) | VICTORIA | $19 | |
| Kids Microscope Magnifier with LED 200MP Camera (1000x) original listing | Grays (AU) | NEW SOUTH WALES | $9 | ||
| Premiere Professional Microscope original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | Grays (AU) | NEW SOUTH WALES | $39 | |
| Unknown Brand Binocular Stereo Microscope original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | Grays (AU) | NEW SOUTH WALES | $49 | |
| Sunshine M-13 Trinocular Microscope HD Camera - New Unboxing original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | Grays (AU) | NEW SOUTH WALES | $89 | |
| Sunshine Relife M-13 Trinocular Microscope HD Camera - New Unboxing original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | Grays (AU) | NEW SOUTH WALES | $29 |
Microscope sold prices by state
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus microscope sell for at government auction?
- Across 82 completed Australia government auctions since June 2026, the median microscope sold for $90, with most closing between $77 and $293. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
- Where can I buy a surplus microscope?
- Government agencies sell surplus microscope through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live microscope listings into one free, searchable feed, with no bid packs or credits required.
- Are these sold prices before or after fees?
- These are realised final winning bids, excluding buyer's premium and taxes. Budget for an additional buyer's premium (often around 10%), applicable taxes, and transport when estimating your all-in cost.
Related
Methodology: median final winning bid on microscope lots that closed on official Australia government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, matched by title. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily.