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I am seriously thinking of buying this...I been looking at one similar to this, but it was only 330lbs and $10 or so more expensive.
It would be for weighting packages that I mail out to customers, as well as getting ewaste shipments ready for sending out as well.
Also, it would be used for when I start to buy stuff as well from locals or abroad.
Any thoughts?
Amazon.com: SAGA 360 LB X 0.2 s DIGITAL POSTAL SCALE for SHIPPING WEIGHT POSTAGE W/AC 160 KG: Office Products
did you read the 1 user review about the actual total weight the scale will handle
Didnt notice it had one. I saw that though...kind of odd it would have 2 different weights.Quote:
Originally Posted by oldtoothlessbassmaster
lol ok...what gives..
In this one, the picture says it has 150lb capacity but in the title, it says 330lb....The reviews for it are pretty good though.
http://www.amazon.com/330-Digital-Sh...f=pd_sbs_op_13
I have that scale, and it works well for the price. I only use it to estimate heavier items for shipping. If you are going to be using a scale to be buying from the public, you will need to get a better one and have it certified by your county's weights and measures division.
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Originally Posted by GeorgeB
Why is it not good enough for the public?Quote:
Originally Posted by rawresale
Mine at least is not consistent with weights. I can weigh, pull off the item, and weigh again and it changes. Although, it is not a big difference for shipping, it isn't completely accurate.
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Originally Posted by rawresale
I wonder what good it is then, if it isnt accurate.
You got the 360lb one or the 330lb one?
The one i have is a 150lb/max...same manufacturer.
I pulled a deli scale out of a pile of electronics I bought awhile back and use that for weights up to 30lbs. Accurate up to 0.01/lb, but it's old and ugly!
Not sure what to do now....I need/want one, but don't want to waste any amount of money if they cant even be accurate.
Even though they cost a lot more, look at the professional grade scales that scrap yards use. You'll probably be glad you got one in the long run.
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Originally Posted by rawresale
Not at that quite yet. Portable one is best for me. I went ahead and bought one. I know enough computer guys here (a few in my wife's family) that if it needs tweeking or whatever, they can handle it.
I have this one that I got when I bought a whole room at an auction for less then $10. Scrapped the metal in the room and kept the scale...I verify I had the same weight when I drop off at the Fedex Depot and it has never lied so far. Needs no power and has a lock on it when the box is too big to see the dial. Only goes to 100#'s but most packages sent out are less then 70#'s and if I'm weighing something heavier I divide it into smaller lots. It travels well too.
Pelouze Scale Model P100S 100LB Scale Weigh Scale Shipping Scale | eBay
ok I'm curious...why do these scales say things like 440lb but then say 100lb capacity. which s it?
Weighmax 75 lb Pound Digital Postal Shipping Scale w AC Free Expedited Shipping | eBay
only 75 pounds but does everything i need it to do
I was looking at this one. How's it look?
Accuteck 440lb Heavy Duty Digital Menta Industry Shipping Postal Scale w C | eBay
That is actually the exact one I just bought like 20 or so minutes ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by jbravo54
I liked the description, the fact that they said it could go up to 440lbs, the return policies, etc.
I say for that amount of lbs, it is a good deal.
here's another on from the same seller.
Weighmax UB840 440 lb x 0 05lb Industrial Heavy Duty Shipping Postal Scale 200kg | eBay
are there reviews on ebay? i can't seem to find any, or i am just looking with my eyes closed?
Same one i just bought, just different color.Quote:
Originally Posted by jbravo54
Ebay has no reviews that I am aware of.
I have one that looks just the one in Geo's first post. Whieghs to 360lbs, paid 40.00+10.00 shipping and it has worked good. I can whiegh something and then take it to the scrap yard and it will whiegh the same. I just today whieghed over 200lbs of steel on it with no problems.
Geo, why do you ask questions and waste people's time if you already know what you intend to do? It took less than 5 people responding and 1 hr for you to follow the course of action you'd already decided.
Thought George already bought a scale...
http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/off-t...ght-scale.html
Did anywhere in the first post, did I at all, at any given time, state that I bought a certain scale? No! I asked for people's opinions on the one I was interested in buying. Then, thanks to the first responder, pointed me to the user review at the very bottom that I hadn't noticed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hiccup
Since the review was not good, I began to search for more, and asked for another opinion on another one.
Then, after looking some more, decided to hit up ebay, where I found the one I bought, after reviewing the professional looking listing for it.
I don't see how the post in any given way, was a waste of anyone's time. Like I have said tons of times, when you see the title of a thread, it clearly says who has started it. If you don't care for what I have to say, skip over my thread. Simple as that.
If I already knew what I was going to do, instead of asking opinions from others, I would have done a completely different thread, talking about the scale I had just bought. When I made the thread, I did NOT buy it yet.
Idaho, my apologies for making some what of a duplicate thread about this. I honestly forgot about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by IdahoScrapper
You are right, I had intended to buy one at the time of that posting, but some unforeseen circumstances put it on a back burner until now.
Just got the notice that my new scale is on its way to me. Will update everyone as to its functionality, durability, accuracy, etc once received and I test it out.
George the only thing i can say about a scale is dont cheap out on one. You get what you pay for.
From personal experience i would get this one.
CAS PB-Series Portable Platform and Bench Legal for Trade Scales
It is light weight for easy travel, you don't need to keep it plugged in, it is Trade Legal, very accurate, and you can attach an optional printer to it.
Simply put invest in a good scale.
thanks for the link.Quote:
Originally Posted by drozenski
will bookmark it
In most states you need to have weights and measure certifie a scale that you use for buying by the lbs,then afer the state certifies the scale they will put a sticker on the scale certifing that the weight is correct..
i bought the 330lb one it works perfect doesnt seem to pick up on 5-6 ounces or less tho,
Georgeb.
Do you like this scale you got? Pros...cons?
Well as my luck would have it, things slowed down quite a bit after I bought it, but it is always slow at the beginning of the year. When I tested it out though, it was pretty adequate. You definitely need to have it on the flattest service possible. Other wise you will not always get the same reading output.Quote:
Originally Posted by jbravo54
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Originally Posted by GeorgeB
Always a certain mystic about you George.Quote:
Aside from that, like I said, I have just been busy. Got a couple new local buyers for stuff that I will be coming across doing pickups, as well as a few new clients that look to be good repeat customers.
Full article at Scrap Metal Forum: http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/day-l...#ixzz2PP3I7cm4
I can see where you get that. I just meant things have slowed down as far as resale goes. I still do junk removal and scrap metal removal. Most of what I sell is electronics related, with the occasional goodie or 2 from junk pickups.Quote:
Originally Posted by KzScrapper
I did get a couple new local buyers, but so far, have only done business with one of them.
The confusion about the two numbers on the same product is that one is kilos and the other is pounds. Ex. 1kg = 2.2 lbs so, 150#(kg) x 2.2lbs = 330lb.Quote:
Originally Posted by GeorgeB
You see only 3 countries in the world dont use the metric system (in this case kilos) and the US is one of them. So you can see why sellers would want to put it in metric also.
And for those of you that dislike the comments that George puts or think that he puts too many, just let him be and let him enjoy his thread. Personally I think George strikes up great conversation for the most part, and contributes quite a bit.
we use all our scales from gerhart best investment ever
You make a good point. Didn't think about that. Thanks for the information.Quote:
Originally Posted by mrsamsonite
I will be the first to admin, that sometimes my posts are useless/pointless, but in all fairness and honesty, there is a lot of members that will go off topic from time to time. It is no different then sitting around with a bunch of friends, family, or colleagues and "shooting the breeze"
All the negative comments or criticism, I just let them go really. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.
Will look them up, and book mark them for the future. Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Libertytow