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rdaviskiwi
10-09-2011, 10:49
Hey guys, I am looking for a scale to weigh my light equipment. Mainly to compare what I have to whats out there, the ounce scales on amazon appear small but probably doable. thanks
Most post offices sell a scale. Go on e-bay, there are quite a few listed there.
Megapixel
10-09-2011, 11:57
walmart sells one in the cooking section. digital, works well.
LIhikers
10-09-2011, 12:06
I have an old, mechanical, postage scale that I use. While it's not as easy to read as a digital I'd bet it's probably just as acurate as a cheap digital scale.
MuddyWaters
10-09-2011, 13:10
for under 16oz items, can get harbor freight small digital scale, can find on sale for $8,
larger weight items just go to post office
OR both harbor freight and walmart sell a digital for about $25 that will do several pounds
rdaviskiwi
10-09-2011, 14:02
Thanks. I now have a better idea where to look.
couscous
10-09-2011, 15:29
It's handy to get one with a tare function so you can use an empty coffee can or plastic gallon container as a platform for weighing bulky items such as packs, quilts, etc. I also like having both gram and ounce settings. I got mine at Staples.
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Fish scale works great for items over a pound and is easy to use. Refer to above posts for under a pound.
Waterbuffalo
10-09-2011, 16:53
i got mine at walmart it was 7 bucks and wrks great its in the cooking section
Just Jack
10-09-2011, 20:34
Check out Staples--May be more expensive than ones mentioned but you could catch a sale.
dandandan
10-10-2011, 10:15
For ones with a tare function check tobacco stores / head shops - especially if you're looking to get down into grams.
fireneck
10-13-2011, 02:29
for under 16oz items, can get harbor freight small digital scale, can find on sale for $8,
larger weight items just go to post office
OR both harbor freight and walmart sell a digital for about $25 that will do several pounds
This scale (http://www.harborfreight.com/digital-scale-95364.html) from HF looks like it would do the job!
For ones with a tare function check tobacco stores / head shops - especially if you're looking to get down into grams.
The ones at my local record shop (with a head shop in the back) are REALLY expensive -- I was completely shocked how pricy they were.
rdaviskiwi
10-13-2011, 17:50
I found a postal scale on eBay. Thanks for all's advice.
Big Dawg
10-14-2011, 02:09
+1 for walmart digital kitchen scale,,, weighs from 2 grams up to 6 lbs
True Blue
10-16-2011, 17:15
You don't need to buy one if you have a Post Office nearby with a parcel mailing kiosk. I'm not sure of the official name. At my local Post Office they have a kiosk in the lobby where you can weigh your package and buy the postage with a CC or debit card at any time night or day. If no one's in line, bring your stuff and weigh away!
clsvideo
10-16-2011, 17:20
I got one at Target for 15 bucks. It's a simple analog scale and works for up to 11lbs. I'm very happy with it.