Microscope: what it sells for at government auction
At Canada government auctions, microscope lots sold for a median of $47 since May 2026 (32 sales, middle half $1 to $182), according to GovAuctions.app sold-price data. The month-by-month trend is below.
Median sale
$47
Typical range
$1–$182
Completed lots
32
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Median sale price by month
2026-10
$163
2026-09
$244
2026-08
$124
2026-07
$80
2026-06
$70
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leitz Laborlux 12 Laboratory Microscope original listing | Government of Alberta (Surplus Sales)Alberta Surplus Sales | ALBERTA | $1 | ||
| Olympus BX51W1 Upright Microscope original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | Government of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplus | ONTARIO | $1,250 | |
| Olympus SZ40 Microscope original listing | Government of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplus | ONTARIO | $226 | ||
| Volpi NCL150 Microscope Illuminator original listing | Government of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplus | ONTARIO | $41 | ||
| Mitutoyo 176847A Microscope original listing | Government of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplus | ONTARIO | $500 | ||
| Colemeter Digital Microscope original listing | Government of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplus | BRITISH COLUMBIA | $40 | ||
| Bausch & Lomb 42-63-59 Projection Microscope original listing | Government of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplus | ONTARIO | $31 | ||
| Olympus IX70 Inverted Fluorescence Microscope System with TMC Isolation Table original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | Government of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplus | ONTARIO | $1,000 | |
| Nikon Eclipse Ti-S Microscope System original listing | Government of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplus | ONTARIO | $1,075 | ||
| Inverted Microscope original listing | Government of Alberta (Surplus Sales)Alberta Surplus Sales | ALBERTA | $1 | ||
| MICROSCOPE w/ Accessories (D) original listing | Government of Alberta (Surplus Sales)Alberta Surplus Sales | ALBERTA | $1 | ||
| Leitz Orthoplan Microscope original listing | Government of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplus | ONTARIO | $200 | ||
| Laboratory Microscope with Digital Camera System original listing | Government of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplus | QUEBEC | $570 | ||
| Nikon Optiphot Microscope with 1.25 Phase Contrast original listing | Government of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplus | BRITISH COLUMBIA | $241 | ||
| Motic BA400 Microscope original listing | Government of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplus | BRITISH COLUMBIA | $200 | ||
| Bausch & Lomb AVB 73 Microscope original listing | Government of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplus | BRITISH COLUMBIA | $100 | ||
| Leitz Wetzler Orthoplan Microscope original listing | Government of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplus | ALBERTA | $100 | ||
| Olympus Microscope and Assorted Lenses original listing | Government of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplus | ONTARIO | $380 | ||
| AmScope WF10X Eyepieces Binocular Stereo Microscope original listing | Government of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplus | ONTARIO | $20 | ||
| Leitz Wetzler Microscope and Accessories original listing | Government of Canada (GCSurplus)GCSurplus | ALBERTA | $500 |
Other medical sold prices
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus microscope sell for at government auction?
- Across 32 completed Canada government auctions since May 2026, the median microscope sold for $47, with most closing between $1 and $182. 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 Canada government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, matched by title. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily.