Looking for used physics lab/demo equipment

[Tom Hammer]

Hi, I'm looking for used physics lab/demo equipment that you might personally own and are looking to sell. I'm starting to do science with the grand-daughters, and buying everything new would be expensive. Things like: bunsen burner for propane, compasses, iron filings, bi-metallic strip, or anything that I could use that you would be willing to part with.
Thanks in advance.

 

[berkeman]

Hi, I'm looking for used physics lab/demo equipment that you might personally own and are looking to sell. I'm starting to do science with the grand-daughters, and buying everything new would be expensive. Things like: bunsen burner for propane, compasses, iron filings, bi-metallic strip, or anything that I could use that you would be willing to part with.
Thanks in advance.

Hi Tom,

The PF probably isn't the best place for such a solicitation, since we are all spread so far and wide.

Have you looked on Craigslist? Even better, look into your local NextDoor online community (assuming that you are in the US) -- they have a section for free giveaways and for inexpensive stuff. You would probably get good local responses to a post on NextDoor...

Best of luck!

https://nextdoor.com/

 

[martane]

Hi there! I don't personally have any physics lab/demo equipment to sell, but have you tried checking out online marketplaces like eBay or Craigslist? You can often find used equipment at a discounted price on those sites. Another option could be reaching out to local schools or universities to see if they have any surplus equipment they are looking to sell. Good luck with your science adventures with your granddaughters!