How much does a surplus microscope sell for at government auction?

Across 359 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, the median microscope sold for $46, with most closing between $24 and $194. 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 — 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.

Microscope: what it sells for at government auction

According to the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index, the median microscope lot sold for $46 across 359 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, with most closing between $24 and $194. 7 states have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.

Median sale

$46

Typical range

$24–$194

Completed lots

359

Microscope for sale at government auction

38 live microscope auctions right now. 8 of them are below, soonest ending first.

American Optical Ao569 Stereo Star Microscope

$13

San Luis Obispo, CA · Ends Sep 25, 2026

Microscope

$12

San Luis Obispo, CA · Ends Sep 25, 2026

Bausch & Lomb Microscope

$10

University Park, PA · Ends Sep 25, 2026

Bioscope Microscope (Does not work)

Round Rock, TX · Ends Sep 26, 2026

Bausch & Lomb StereoZoom 4 Microscope

$212

Gilroy, CA · Ends Sep 27, 2026

JEOL JXA 8600 SUPERPROBE Scanning Electron Microscope

$850

Gilroy, CA · Ends Sep 27, 2026

PARTS/REPAIR MICROSCOPE LOT

$31

Newport News, VA · Ends Sep 27, 2026

Bausch & Lomb ESM Monocular Microscope (Lot)

$10

Oklahoma City, OK · Ends Sep 28, 2026

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Median sale price by month

2026-09

$112

2026-08

$199

2026-07

$52

2026-06

$100

2026-05

$130

Recent sold microscope examples

Nikon OPTIPHOT2-POL Microscope$500
Sold Sep 23, 2026 · CO
Nikon Eclipse E600 Microscope$260
Sold Sep 23, 2026 · CO
AmScope Stereo Microscope$187
Sold Sep 23, 2026 · PA
Motic AE20 Microscope$150
Sold Sep 23, 2026 · PA
Cambridge Instruments PhotoZoom Inverted Microscope$45
Sold Sep 22, 2026 · CO
Zeiss Standard 25 Microscope$100
Sold Sep 22, 2026 · CO

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Microscope sold prices by state

California$25 (55)Tennessee$27 (27)Indiana$1,625 (20)Utah$29 (13)Alabama$32 (8)Maryland$130 (8)Louisiana$300 (7)

Other medical sold prices

Lab equipment $65 Medical equipment $94 Stryker $65 Centrifuge $52 Ultrasound $338 Hospital bed $21 Wheelchair $26 Exam table $110 Dental equipment $260

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus microscope sell for at government auction?: Across 359 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, the median microscope sold for $46, with most closing between $24 and $194. 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 — 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.

Methodology: median final winning bid on microscope lots that closed on official United States government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, matched by title. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily. Item prices are a title-matched valuation and are held deliberately conservative, so they can sit below the category figures in the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.