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I sent this information to several other mailing lists that I subscribe
to and the response was overwhelming, so I thought I'd share the
information with a few other lists.
Just thought I'd pass some information on that might prove helpful to
those interested in the purchase of a microfiche/microfilm reader.
I was in the market for a reader myself so I could save some trips back
and forth to the LDS center or library to view the same films over and
over. I always felt like I was rushed and it always seemed that there
were a line of people waiting to use the readers. I began looking
around for one to buy for my home and found them to be very expensive
for the amount of use it may get. Then someone suggested I look into
the State surplus equipment.
I live in the State of Maryland and they have a surplus warehouse open
to the public for purchase of used state office equipment. Well I
stopped by there recently and found that they had about 10 different
machines for sale ranging from very large ones with attached printers to
smaller desktop types. They ranged in price from $25 to $40. I
purchased one of the smaller ones for $25 and it is absolutely perfect
for home use. It was in very good condition and will suffice nicely for
genealogy home use. I have already begun ordering microfilm rolls for
about $10 each and hope to put together a collection of those I use most
in a very short time.
I'm not sure if all states have such a surplus warehouse, but it
certainly is worth checking if you're looking for a good price on a used
reader. Hope this proves to be of help to someone as it sure was a find
for me. Good luck. I must caution you first, the machines that they
have
available are mostly MICROFICHE readers, but with a little ingenuity,
they
can be rigged to run microfilm rolls through as well. Most of them
appeared to be in fairly good condition and you can plug and test them
right on site. It might be a good idea to take a fiche/film along just
to try out.
Note, all sales are final, so what you get is what you live with!
The State Surplus Warehouse in Maryland is located on Brockbridge Rd. in
the Jessup area. From I-95, take Rt. 175 east to Brockbridge Rd. and
turn
right. Follow Brockbridge Rd. past the House of Corrections and the
Women's
Prison and you will eventually come to the Warehouse on the left side of
the
road. You can also access it from Rt. 32 by taking the Dorsey Run Rd.
exit
and following it around to Brockbridge, but it's a little more
confusing.
Hope this helps and good luck to you. Let me know if I can help you any
further.
Mike Kearney