Can anyone recommend a good Postal scale?

commoncents123 · May 30, 2008 1:44AM

There are too many types and brands to pick from...I need something to reliably weigh coin packages with weights always under a pound. Does anyone have a brand/model...a good, reliable scale for lightweight items?

Bochiman · May 30, 2008 1:48AM

Paul,

I use a Pitney Bowes G799 (I think that is the model) 5lb scale.
I've never used it for over 2 pounds, but the base is a nice size. Not too small, not too large.

Never had a problem with it and anything I have weighed to have mailed while using it.

I bought it from Office Depot about 2 years ago. Was under $30 or so, I think.

MajorDuty · May 30, 2008 1:49AM

There are some reasonable ones here:

19Lyds · May 30, 2008 1:49AM

I picked up a generic digital 11lb scale at Office Depot for around $40.

It works great for those under a pound shipments but can also handle the larger weights. Anything more than 11lbs goes in a Flat Rate box anyway.

rgCoinGuy · May 30, 2008 1:50AM

I ordered my scales from www.rightonscales.com and had no problems. I can't give a recommendation for postal scales specifically though.

commoncents123 · May 30, 2008 1:52AM

<< <i>Paul,

I use a Pitney Bowes G799 (I think that is the model) 5lb scale.
I've never used it for over 2 pounds, but the base is a nice size. Not too small, not too large.

Never had a problem with it and anything I have weighed to have mailed while using it.

I bought it from Office Depot about 2 years ago. Was under $30 or so, I think. >>

Thank you for the suggestion, but my name is Rob (paul is commoncents05

any other recommendations?

notwilight · May 30, 2008 1:54AM

I bought one of the cheapest ones I could find on ebay (from a reputable seller) in the weight range and accuracy I wanted and it's worked great for 1000s of packages and even works fine for some moderate overrange work. The technology in these scales is pretty reliable nowdays. This isn't something you need to focus on finding the one brand that will provide the most reliability. --Jerry

MajorDuty · May 30, 2008 1:55AM

<< <i>I ordered my scales from www.rightonscales.com and had no problems. I can't give a recommendation for postal scales specifically though. >>

Concur. My post above links there.

Bochiman · May 30, 2008 2:11AM

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<< <i>Paul,

I use a Pitney Bowes G799 (I think that is the model) 5lb scale.
I've never used it for over 2 pounds, but the base is a nice size. Not too small, not too large.

Never had a problem with it and anything I have weighed to have mailed while using it.

I bought it from Office Depot about 2 years ago. Was under $30 or so, I think. >>

Thank you for the suggestion, but my name is Rob (paul is commoncents05

any other recommendations? >>

Sorry Rob...that's what I get for typing too quickly

thisnamztaken · May 30, 2008 9:04AM

I bought a "pelouze" model SP5 electronic postal scale at either Office Depot or OfficeMax a couple years ago for around $30.00 and have never have any problems since. It runs on a 9 volt battery, weighs in .1 oz./1 g. increments up to 5 lbs., and has an easy to read, large digital display.

(I feel like I should now say, "But wait. There's more. If you call in and order one in the next 15 min.", blah, blah, blah.) No, I don't work for them.

LindeDad · May 30, 2008 9:20AM

I say one at the post office day before yesterday. I think it was under thirty dollars. I would think they would carry something that worked.

Raybo · May 30, 2008 9:25AM

Best prices I have found, and always look for their specials.

Ray

Can anyone recommend a good Postal scale?

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