Microscope for Entomology

[j2 at netcom.ca]

Hi my name is John
        I was hoping that someone who is wise in the ways of bugs could tell 
me if a Reichert MAK stereo microscope would be a good choice for a hobbyist 
who is at a University level .Also what kind of a price should one expect to 
pay. The one that I am looking at comes with 8 eyepieces some of different 
magnification and 2 with measuring graticules .The head has X,Y coordinate 
motion with scales so that measurements can be taken .It also comes with  2 
lamps ,the microscope is in like new condition but I believe it is 20years old 

or more.
        Any info on this microscope or recommendations on others would be 
greatly appreciated .I personally know nothing about entomology ,the 
microscope 
is a gift for someone else.
                        
                                Thanks 
                                               John