Ken, Check out McBain instruments for microscopes. McBain reps many of the top name brands. They also carry a limited quantity of refurbished scopes, so perhaps you can find a good quality microscope a little cheaper.You can reach them at 1-818-998-2702. Ron ############################################################## TechNet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8c ############################################################## To subscribe/unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the body: To subscribe: SUBSCRIBE TECHNET <your full name> To unsubscribe: SIGNOFF TECHNET ############################################################## Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information. If you need assistance - contact Gayatri Sardeshpande at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5365 ##############################################################