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Surplus Treasure Trove of Microscopic Photo Gear Auction (Oregon, USA)

"Auction is for MeF2 Mercurius III only does not include other items in photos"

Good metallograph if you need one. I didn't see either Neupolar in the pictures. The 100/6.3 Neupolar is the only MeF2 objective that's useful for general photography. Mine beat the 100/6.3 Luminars I shot against it.
 

The disclaimer is confusing: I assume it means that nothing in the background of the photos is included, as the text specifies that there are many accessories in the sale.
 
Looks great, especially I like the drawers with custom inserts.
BUT that thing seems very special. Unless you got the exact needs for it, it either be a toy for the boy or somehing to dismantle for assemblies.
I shall read the manual though, maybe it turns out more versatile than I thought. I mean, it is called "Universal".
 
A boy (or girl) could have a lot of fun with this on a rainy day...
 
Yes, we are boys. And rainy days will come...

But, how to bring that thing into the house undetected? I mean, the actual photo-microscope shebang can be disassembled and schlepped around. But that desk...
 
Yes, we are boys. And rainy days will come...

But, how to bring that thing into the house undetected? I mean, the actual photo-microscope shebang can be disassembled and schlepped around. But that desk...

As Shakespeare said, "Therein lies the rub..."