[Histonet] Microwaves VENDOR RESPONSE

[Burton, Lynn]

We purchased a microwave in 1998, still in good working order, from then Shandon for about $600. We thought that was ridiculous at the time. All we use it for is special stains.

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu on behalf of Joe Nocito
Sent: Wed 9/5/2007 10:56 AM
To: Phil McArdle; Kathleen Boozer
Cc: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Microwaves VENDOR RESPONSE



ok, but with the budgets today, many people can't afford a $1749 microwave
when they can buy one at Walmart, K-Mart, or somewhere else for $79.
    Not to make you angry or anything, but I'm wondering how long has it
been since you worked in a lab? Histo's budget is the first one cut in the
lab because we are not essential.
I can't count how many times I fought and fought for my budgets.
    If I tried to justify a $1749 microwave for special stains, HIER or
whatever, I would have been laughed out the manager's office.
    Just my 4 cents.

JTT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil McArdle" <PMcArdle <@t> ebsciences.com>
To: "Kathleen Boozer" <BoozerKA <@t> ah.org>
Cc: <histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 9:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Microwaves VENDOR RESPONSE


> Again, a microwave vendor weighs in (so far I haven't received any
> flames), so read at your own risk. :-)
>
> At the risk of sounding overly and overtly commercial, after reading post
> after post of $30,000+ and $18,000 and similarly high figures for lab
> microwaves, I really feel the need to set the record straight. Depending
> on the usage requirements, we have laboratory microwaves as low as $1749
> for a "bare bones" model for simple operations, to mid-priced units, to
> under $11,000 for a vacuum equipped microwave processor capable of the +/-
> 0.5 degree C temperature control necessary for tissue processing.
>
> (I can feel the heat already!)
>
> There are many compelling reasons to replace a kitchen microwave with a
> lab model; feel free to download, read, and even share with colleagues our
> Microwave Companion at
>
> http://www.ebsciences.com/pdf/EBS_MW_COMPANION.pdf
>
> Best regards, and see you at NSH,
>
> Phil McArdle
>
> --
> Phil McArdle
> Microwave Product Manager
>
> Energy Beam Sciences, Inc.
> 29-B Kripes Rd.
> East Granby, CT 06026
>
> Tel:  800.992.9037 x 341
> Mobile: 860.597.6796
> Fax: 860.653.0422
>
> pmcardle <@t> ebsciences.com
> www.ebsciences.com
>
> Kathleen Boozer wrote:
>> What is the best microwave for a small lab using it only for heating
>> Bouin's and Silver Nitrate for special stains?  I just can't believe I
>> would have to spend $30,000+ or slow down and use a waterbath.
>>
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