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Laboratory glassware for sale

Yttrium2 - 8-11-2015 at 19:36

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Search for that on ebay, I have a post with pictures in whimsy section.

This is a good deal!

Upsilon - 8-11-2015 at 19:51

Damn that's a lot of glassware.

Very tempting but I'm trying to save my money :(

szuko03 - 9-11-2015 at 07:02

^ I know right. I was just saying "in 3ish weeks i need to find a large lot of glass to toss into storage" just because the US can change how it feels about laws at the drop of a hat or make it harder to obtain and now that i have all i need for basics i want to get a lot of boiling flasks specifically as i worry immensely that their multi-neck types will be made harder to get and i will say, i wish i did when i could

Having said that i demand you take it down and re-post it in 3 weeks ;)

Dr.Bob - 9-11-2015 at 07:04

That is a large collection of glassware, should sell for $250-300 in my estimation. Almost everything to set up a 24/40 lab. Good luck on the sale.

Yttrium2 - 9-11-2015 at 11:33

Any ideas as to how I should go about packaging all of this?

Seems like you had a degree in packaging laboratory glassware when I got it from you Dr.Bob, does any of it look familiar? Good estimation... I got most of it from you minus the liebig/distillation receiver, which was about #35 or so + about $20.

Im very sad. :( Hoping I can recuperate from the setbacks, like a Pheonix, rising from the ashes... Move on with my education, move out from home, continue on with my education in chemistry... And make it...

Does anyone know about the legal state that glassware is in? Are there any bills being voted on to ban it? How could I keep track of what is being voted on in the final stages?

It does seem like some laws pop up out of nowhere, and instantly. Like gay marriage legalization, I had a feeling a change was coming on in society but then it came up instantly one day I was like Whoa! I didnt know things could happen that fast. (it seemed to me like it caught everyone by surprise, maybe that was just me) I guess it was already going through the processes that bills do to become laws... I forget this process, If someone could remind me that would be great

Is there a way to check and see what is being voted on in the final stage, what is this final stage? (is it available to the public to watch? so we know what might happen the next day, and so we can plan the party! Or plan for the lack there of...

Thanks!



[Edited on 11/9/2015 by Yttrium2]

Praxichys - 9-11-2015 at 12:09

The secret is to immobilize everything so it doesn't bang together. Keep the items well away from corners and edges by lining the box with foam, extra cardboard, or use an inner/outer box with newspaper between.

It also helps to write "FRAGILE - GLASS" all over the box. Generally you can file a complaint if things get broken.

I do not know of any glassware laws except those in Texas.

Detonationology - 9-11-2015 at 12:15

Quote: Originally posted by Praxichys  
I do not know of any glassware laws except those in Texas.

Thanks for saving me. I was about to respond with "America isn't Nazi Germany," but apparently in Texas, it is. What has the world come to? :mad:

j_sum1 - 14-11-2015 at 07:12

Bump
More details http://www.sciencemadness.org/talk/viewthread.php?tid=64250

I noticed that the auction has stalled a bit. This looks like a great opportunity for someone who lives within mailing distance.
I'd also like to see Yttrium get a good deal. Seems like he could use a bit of a break at the moment.

szuko03 - 14-11-2015 at 07:31

Quote: Originally posted by Detonationology  

Thanks for saving me. I was about to respond with "America isn't Nazi Germany," but apparently in Texas, it is. What has the world come to? :mad:


The US has some of the most lax laws regarding glassware and chemicals. Anyone in the US who thinks they have it hard please contact one of our Austrian brothers in chemistry and they can tell you about all the anti meth programs they have and how the police call their house over some RBF single orders and they have it hard, not you.

Sorry i just feel bad for those who are criminals for learning, i wasnt trying to upset anyone or start the "who has it worse" pity party.

Texium - 14-11-2015 at 08:29

Ugh, seriously, I am getting tired of the whole "Texas is hell for chemists" thing. It's NOT. And putting a warning about glass on a box being shipped to Texas would be perfectly acceptable. Plenty of people ship drinking glasses etc all the time. My dad collects beer glasses and it isn't uncommon for him to receive a box that says "Fragile- Glass" on it.

More glassware!

TheIdeanator - 14-11-2015 at 15:38

If you're in southeast michigan, this guy is selling a handful of things. Most are new Kimbal pyrex items.

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/for/5251988264.html

This is what he has available as of yesterday:

Round bottom flask 500ml @ $5.00 ea x 14 pcs
Round bottom flask 800ml @ $5.00 ea. x 21 pcs
Graduate @ $20.00ea. x 1 pc.
Aspirator Bottles @ $3.00 ea x5pcs
Gooch Crucibles (glass with filter) @ $20.00/Case x 12 cases x 12pcs/case
Kjjedahl Bulb @ 15.00 x 3 pcs

The Volatile Chemist - 15-11-2015 at 14:56

This posting seems to be gone. Perhaps it was sold, but ebay says it was removed due to an error.

j_sum1 - 15-11-2015 at 15:21

Perhaps Yttrium decided to keep it. I hope so.

CharlieA - 15-11-2015 at 18:52

In response to my query through Ebay, Yttrium decided to temporarily withdraw his listing. Ebay had entered a shipping price unbeknownst to him that he found unacceptable. Perhaps he will relist the glassware after he sorts out the shipping problem.:(

The Volatile Chemist - 17-11-2015 at 19:31

Twas a huge bit of glassware. Ebay lab glassware can be fun to drool over sometimes :)

Praxichys - 18-11-2015 at 05:08

Dang. I was going to snipe that at the last second. I was the highest bidder for like two days!

The Volatile Chemist - 19-11-2015 at 10:30

Tis a shame... synthsource should have a thread for suggested ebay sales, as they come and go quickly, and often are missed. Also, great title for the website (synthsource). Makes it not sound kewl-ish, but instead on par with Orgsynth (except it's not :P).

Looking for a glass retort

Ashley - 27-11-2015 at 20:57

Hi, I'm looking for glass retorts, traditional pelican style... similar to the one shown here.

retort_with_stopper.jpg - 23kB

Ideally, it would come from a location in Canada, as I live in southern Ontario. But if anyone has any suggestions, I'll gladly take them.

Thanks!

The Volatile Chemist - 28-11-2015 at 09:35

I saw the collection this thread is about back on ebay a few days ago...