by Dr. Cadmium » Thu Mar 15, 2012 9:20 pm
NHsorter, I agree. The two scales shown in the photo are some of the worst on the market. They are both surprisingly fragile for scales, I had that pocket scale (mine was ASW branded) and it only lasted a month before the screen cracked, and it was also consistently off +/- .1g, which is a too much when dealing with precious metals.
The large one is an OK scale, but the control module is garbage. I bought two of those in the past six months, and the control modules are already dead on both.
A good cheap pocket scale is made by Digiweigh.
For the money, the best all-around scale for postage packages and small items is the Ultraship 75 lbs model. It's accurate, handles more weight than most other scales its size, has multiple modes and a hold feature, and the display unit detaches from the base for weighing large packages. I've owned several scales for shipping, and this one is by far the best.
For heavier items, Weighmax makes a 330lb scale that's very durable and affordable. It's great for larger packages or buying small amounts of scrap materials. I've had one of these for a couple of years, and it's still accurate despite being dropped and thrown around in the back of vehicles.