Amazon.com: Customer reviews: AmScope 120X-1200X 52-pcs Kids Beginner Microscope STEM Kit with Metal Body Microscope, Plastic Slides, LED Light and Carrying Box (M30-ABS-KT2-W),White

Great product and phenomenal customer service

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2023

Pattern Name: Microscope KitStyle: A) White Microscope KitVerified Purchase

I bought two as Christmas gifts , one for each of my grandsons. Its a great product and reasonably priced. With that being said, one of the microscopes was defective. Amazon’s customer service was excellent and it was quickly replaced. The replacement was also defective and way passed the return date because the boys had gone home before the replacement arrived, so we didn’t open it until they came back for the summer. I called Amazon and since it was way past, they couldn’t do anything but the representative I spoke with was very helpful in giving me the info I needed to contact the company. I called, and the person I spoke with gave me the info I needed to contact the correct person. I emailed that person and got a response within 24 hrs telling me what info I had to send, including the invoice. I didn’t have that, so back to Amazon. This rep was also fantastic and she promptly sent me a copy . I immediately sent it off to the company. Within a couple of hours of emailing the invoice, I received an email saying they were shipping the replacement within 24 hrs. Two days later I received the replacement. Great customer service, quality product, and fun while being educational.

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Omiizii

Great for young kids

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024

Pattern Name: Microscope KitStyle: A) White Microscope KitVerified Purchase

For what you pay you do get a functional microscope and it's just enough to be a starter set to get kids into the whole idea of there's more than meets the eye. I would say maybe ages between a smart 3 or 4 year old to about a 10 year old then I would recommend getting a better one that comes with standard Glass slides for a clearer and more zoomed in image this thing is great still and has quite powerful magnification just fyi.

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Dancing Quill

Cheaply made

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2022

Pattern Name: Microscope KitStyle: A) White Microscope KitVerified Purchase

For a first timer microscope, this would be fine. The light and mirror are pretty cheap and there's not even an on and off switch. It just turns off when you twist if and turns back on when you twist it back the other way. The whole microscope is of plastic but it does come with a few basic slides of plant cells, as well as brine shrimp eggs which we didn't have any luck of them hatching. It did fuel my son's curiosity for the world around him though and he proceeded to go outside and bring in little bits of all types of random things so he could slice them down and put them on a slide. The kit also comes with dye and a tiny petri dish for the brine shrimp, as well as a very dull, cheaply made scalpel to slice objects. It doesn't work very well at all but it looks cool. For young kids I'd say this would be a lot of fun and seem real to them. For older kids, maybe not so much. I personally wouldn't buy this for anyone over the age of 9.

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Amazon Customer

Perfect for my kid

Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024

Pattern Name: Microscope KitStyle: A) White Microscope KitVerified Purchase

Easy to use, easy to carry and stored. We travel a lot during summer so it's perfect.
My kid is not old enough to use all the things that come with it, but hopefully he will in the future

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WeegieB

Much better image than i expected.

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2017

Pattern Name: Microscope KitStyle: A) White Microscope KitVerified Purchase

Works well. Much better then expected after reading the reviews. I think this is a good value and certainly has potential for use with children. This is not a perfect instrument or laboratory quality, but I was easily able to look at some prepared slides i bought as well as the slides that came with it. Key issue is to adjust the light, the amount of light, and to start at the lowest magnification. Do not try to use the high magnification first. Always start low, find the specimen and then increase with care. Understandably if you are not used to operating a microscope their will be a learning curve. I was with some care able to view with little problem up to 1200x magnification. At that power there is some issue adjusting the focus, light, and specimen. At low power 300x, it is much more forgiving but still you have to make adjustments carefully and slowly. It isn't frustrating to use.

The rest of the kit is of reasonable quality. The case is very nice and fits all the components well and can be used to store the scope, etc for years of use. It also comes with a instruction manual that has some useful information regarding possible experiments and observations. Simple stuff that a kid can do.

Some people have commented that the light is a problem. It is a bit fragile but turning it off is easy. Just rotate it to the mirror side and the light goes out saving the batteries. No problem there.

I am very happy we got this for my 6 yr old and he is very happy too.

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Corina

okay, but lacking quality

Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2020

Pattern Name: Microscope KitStyle: A) White Microscope KitVerified Purchase

An okay, cheap microscope for trying out the scientific tool and process. It would probably be great for a particularly scientific young person. Wigglewarts and active adventurers . . . maybe not. I wanted the kids to be able to experience the microscopic world for their science lessons, and the process of preparation and careful use of the table-top microscope while we are educating remotely.

Overall everything about it fits the price. My first thought seeing it out of the box was that it was a lot smaller than expected, which makes it harder to use. The chrome looking pieces are plastic and feel flimsy; the "scalpel" blade also seems to be plastic . . .

To see if this was an item worth keeping I took a quick look at the prepared slides. I got it to focus fairly well at all three magnification levels with little interference. The slides were a little air bubbly but you could see the detail of the specimens. However, the clarity and color just wasn't spectacular comparatively (* see below).

I ended up returning this for lack of quality, which adversely effects the interest in using it.

* We had also purchased a couple pocket microscopes which were a huge hit - suited for exploring outdoors as well as desk learning. They have a clearer image (less magnification, but enough for our level of learning) and can go anywhere and produced a LOT of interest, which has led to more self-guided learning. I got some blank slides so they could practice making their own (but they aren't necessary) and it's enough for making science fun for our lessons. Plus they each got their own.

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jonesey0930

Very Impressed!

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2014

Pattern Name: Microscope KitStyle: A) White Microscope KitVerified Purchase

I got this for my daughter for Christmas next month. I thought I would give it a try since I saw all these bad reviews. This is an amazing microscope for the price and works really well. I have a history of working with them and found it very easy to find the samples on the slides. They also showed up really nicely. The key it to start with the smallest magnification (300), once you have found your sample and focused on it then attempt using the higher magnifications. Some of the slides are not meant to be seen with the highest magnification. Also be sure to clean all slides before viewing as all of ours had dust on them. It will be harder to see anything with dust on the slide. The eye piece also needed to be cleaned because it was dusty. The microscope is metal, the stage is plastic with plastic clips. I did find it a bit annoying that I could not move the stage from side to side, so when viewing I had to move the slide its self. I have not used the hatchery or any of the other things as I am gifting this in a month. Even without using those items I am very pleased with this product. It was better then I could have imagined. I cant wait to make slides with my daughter and see what we can see. I have included some images I captured of each slide with my camera. These are not as clear as they are when viewing it through the scope with your eyes. However I wanted to show everyone that this microscope does indeed work. I found all of the samples with in a matter of minutes besides the corn root (blue slide with small round circles on it all in rows). The corn root is pale yellow, making it hard to see with the light shining on it. So I used the blue light filter to help bring it out better. I hope this helps you all feel more comfortable about making your decision with this brand. The carrying case is a nice plus too.

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Angela

Kit shipped with 8 items missing, two broken items, and a used hair tie enclosed in the petri dish!

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2022

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I am appalled by what I received! As I picked up the box from my doorstep, I heard something rattling around inside. After opening the box, I found that the scalpel and the needle were loose, causing the rattling I heard. At first glance it seemed that there were several more storage slots than items in the kit. An inventory of the contents revealed that 10 of the 20 items that were advertised as included in the kit, were either missing or broken. The complete list of missing or broken items is as follows:
1. collecting vials (supposed to have two and only came with one.)
2. Micro-slicer (missing)
3. 7-cover glasses (missing)
4. graduated cylinder (missing)
5. stirring rod (missing)
6. gum media (container present, but empty and dry. no residue. no liquid. nothing but air...)
7. slide label & slide covers (missing)
8. replacement light bulb (missing)
9. needle (present but bent at a 45 degree angle)
10. scalpel (present... well the handle anyway, as the blade is completely snapped off and missing)

I was surprised to find that the company did give me a bonus. There was a used black hair tie INSIDE the petri dish (and yes it had some hairs attached to it)! There was a set of batteries already installed in the microscope, which did turn on, so that was something positive. If I had been notified of the missing items and damage (and even the included specimen in the petri dish) I would have been fine with it, at least at a lower price. The main problem, is that the kit I am reviewing was advertised as a NEW item.

Now, to review the items that I DID get. The overall construction is flimsy. The tray that the slide sits on bends slightly while the slide is being moved which makes the image go fuzzy. It does come back into focus after it is let go, but if you are looking at organisms in liquid it can be tricky to observe while they are in motion. The light would dim while turning it sometimes which indicates a poor connection or wiring issue. The plastic parts, which also happen to be the most critical parts (the eye piece, lens housing, stage, light housing, etc.), are very cheaply made. The 20x eyepiece was stiff to remove from the "chromed" eyepiece. It took a fair amount of torque to remove by hand. I tried to install the smaller eyepiece and found it would not go on properly. I reinstalled the larger one and it went on as it came off. I verified that it wasn't cross-threaded. All in all, the worst experience of misrepresentation of an item I have had from a company. I will be returning this kit, including the bonus specimen. Just in case the seller is missing it.

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Vicki Drewes

Great starter kit for the scientist in your family!

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024

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Got this for my nephew. He loves it and he can continue to use it as he gets older.

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Great Idea of a Gift But Too Many Unknowns As Yet

Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2023

Pattern Name: Microscope KitStyle: A) White Microscope KitVerified Purchase

I am gifting a couple of these microscopes for Christmas to youngsters in my family who are 5 and 7. I don't know yet how this gift is going to be received by them and if it will do for them what I hope which is to arouse their curiosity and interest to explore the microscopic world on their own to the degree possible with such a microscope. In principle, the idea of this beginner microscope fits my litmus test for a giftable item to youngsters, because of its exploratory and educational value. Whether it will grab their interest is another matter altogether, and remains to be seen. Whether this microscope is worth the price or is more hype than substance is also another unknown. I will return to this review later and edit as needed. Happy Holidays.

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