Microscope: what it sells for at government auction
The median microscope lot sold for £104 across 14 completed United Kingdom government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between £67 and £140.
Median sale
£104
Typical range
£67–£140
Completed lots
14
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Median sale price by month
2026-07
£98
2026-06
£104
Recent sold microscope examples
- 2018 Olympus SZX10 Stereo Microscope£150Sold Jul 30, 2026 · ESSEX
- MOTIC AE31E inverted biological microscope£10Sold Jul 28, 2026 · LINCOLNSHIRE
- VWR microscope£10Sold Jul 28, 2026 · LINCOLNSHIRE
- Leica DMi8 Inverted Microscope - Unused S/N: 621148, Year: 01/2024£210Sold Jul 28, 2026 · LINCOLNSHIRE
- Leica DMi1 Inverted Microscope, Year: 2021, S/N: 531594£100Sold Jul 28, 2026 · LINCOLNSHIRE
- Leica DMi1 Inverted Microscope, Year: 2021, S/N: 531595£110Sold Jul 28, 2026 · LINCOLNSHIRE
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus microscope sell for at government auction?
- Across 14 completed United Kingdom government auctions in the last 12 months, the median microscope sold for £104, with most closing between £67 and £140. 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.
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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.