Thinking of buying a scale

**Bear** · 03-05-2012, 07:08 PM

the one i liked best was the portable they had on another thread from an ebay seller, went from 1 gram to 300 pounds, and powered by a 9v battery. Price was about $40-42 i think it was. I have one kinda like what amfine's got, but it isn't a hasler, it's a neopost, came from a VA shipping facility, when the shipping rates had changed, they just got a new one, instead of updating the rates chip, i got it from auction for $25. It measures tenths of an ounce up to 30# and to 70# in half ounce increments. To use as a portable you'd have to have an inverter or carry an extension cord

**billygoat** · 03-05-2012, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by Bear

To use as a portable you'd have to have an inverter or carry an extension cord

Actually I was looking for a table top scale because I'm working out of my studio apartment. Although being able to transport it would be a nice feature, it isn't a priority right now. Good idea though. Thanks.

Originally Posted by RustyDollars

I think you will regret the mere 3 lb capacity in the future.

This is the only remark that directly answers my question. The other remarks seem to hint in that direction as well, since everyone basically mentions 70+ lb capacity scales. I appreciate all the responses, thanks to everyone. It looks like I'm gonna pull the trigger on a 70 lb capacity scale on eBay for about the same price. At least it has free shipping so if I have to pay shipping to return it (if defective) I'd only be paying for shipping once.

**Bear** · 03-05-2012, 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by billygoat

This is the only remark that directly answers my question. The other remarks seem to hint

glad you can take a hint ; ) lol! some of us got lucky on ours, if i was having to go portable, and certainly been thinking/studying about it, that 0.01-300 @ $40-45 is the best option i've seen discussed. Frankly though, the 70lb has served me well, only had it maxed once, and that was only to see what it did, it said something like "overweight"?