Best portale scale for weighing items

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

Originally Posted by oldtoothlessbassmaster

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.

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

Originally Posted by rawresale

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.

Why is it not good enough for the public?

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.

I wonder what good it is then, if it isnt accurate.

You got the 360lb one or the 330lb one?

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.

Originally Posted by rawresale

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.

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

Originally Posted by jbravo54

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.

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?

Originally Posted by jbravo54

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.

Ebay has no reviews that I am aware of.