Microscope: what it sells for at government auction
The median microscope lot sold for $97 across 258 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $25 and $335.
Median sale
$97
Typical range
$25–$335
Completed lots
258
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Median sale price by month
2026-08
$206
2026-07
$52
2026-06
$100
2026-05
$130
Recent sold microscope examples
- Microscope (2 pcs)$222Sold Aug 8, 2026 · LA
- Nikon Inverted Microscope$202Sold Aug 7, 2026 · CO
- Leitz Dialux Microscope with Objectives and Eyepieces Duel Teaching Bridge shipping only$139Sold Aug 7, 2026 · VA
- Nikon C2 Confocal Microscope$6,300Sold Aug 6, 2026 · IN
- A1R-MP Confocal Microscope$13,003Sold Aug 6, 2026 · IN
- Lab Microscope$42Sold Aug 6, 2026 · MO
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus microscope sell for at government auction?
- Across 258 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median microscope sold for $97, with most closing between $25 and $335. 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.
Related
- See what all surplus medical sells for
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- Government Surplus Price Index — median prices by category and how they're moving
- Surplus Market Report — how often each category sells and how contested it is
- Medical price index (all categories & trend)
- All government auction sold prices
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. These figures are part of the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.