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Microscope: what it sells for at government auction

According to GovAuctions.app sold-price data, the median microscope lot sold for £31 across 30 completed United Kingdom government auctions since June 2026, with most closing between £22 and £42. The month-by-month trend is below.

Median sale
£31
Typical range
£22–£42
Completed lots
30

Microscope for sale at government auction

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Median sale price by month

2026-10
£66
2026-09
£72
2026-07
£98
2026-06
£104

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 soldItemSellerRegionFinal price
Bresser science TFM-301 Trino Microscope original listingEddisons (UK)EddisonsFLINTSHIRE£120
Zeiss 25HD Axioscope Microscope With Olympus DP12 Camera original listingApex Auctions (UK)Apex AuctionsCAMBRIDGESHIRE£270
Zeiss 25HD Axioscope Microscope With Pentax Camera original listingApex Auctions (UK)Apex AuctionsCAMBRIDGESHIRE£60
Microscope original listingEddisons (UK)EddisonsCITY OF EDINBURGH£24
Bresser Biorit ICD CS microscope original listingEddisons (UK)EddisonsCITY OF EDINBURGH£42
Digital video microscope original listingEddisons (UK)EddisonsCITY OF EDINBURGH£42
MOTIC AE31E inverted biological microscope original listingEddisons (UK)EddisonsLINCOLNSHIRE£32
Travelling Microscope original listingNCM Auctions (UK)NCM Auctions£40
Philip Harris Microscope original listingNCM Auctions (UK)NCM Auctions£90
Philip Harris Microscope original listingNCM Auctions (UK)NCM Auctions£80
Philip Harris Microscope original listingNCM Auctions (UK)NCM Auctions£80
Philip Harris Microscope original listingNCM Auctions (UK)NCM Auctions£70
No Reserve Vickers M10A Microscope original listingNCM Auctions (UK)NCM AuctionsFIFE£20
No Reserve Vickers M10A Microscope original listingNCM Auctions (UK)NCM AuctionsFIFE£20
Carl Zeiss Axiostar Plus Microscope original listingEddisons (UK)EddisonsGREATER MANCHESTER£110
Oxford 2X Bench Top Microscope 240 Volt original listingApex Auctions (UK)Apex AuctionsABERDEEN CITY£100
2018 Olympus SZX10 Stereo Microscope original listingApex Auctions (UK)Apex AuctionsESSEX£150
MOTIC AE31E inverted biological microscope original listingEddisons (UK)EddisonsLINCOLNSHIRE£10
VWR microscope original listingEddisons (UK)EddisonsLINCOLNSHIRE£10
Leica DMi8 Inverted Microscope - Unused S/N: 621148, Year: 01/2024 original listingEddisons (UK)EddisonsLINCOLNSHIRE£210

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus microscope sell for at government auction?
Across 30 completed United Kingdom government auctions since June 2026, the median microscope sold for £31, with most closing between £22 and £42. 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 United Kingdom government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, matched by title. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily.