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Good scale

Postby scyther » Sun Aug 12, 2012 8:10 pm

I need to buy a scale for weighing 82s and silver coins. What would be a good scale to buy? Do I need something that goes to the hundredth of a gram or is tenth okay?
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Re: Good scale

Postby stlouiscoin » Sun Aug 12, 2012 8:32 pm

tenth of a gram should be fine for 82s and silver. mine doesn't even do tenths and it works fine.
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Re: Good scale

Postby Sheba » Sun Aug 12, 2012 8:36 pm

Agree with stlouiscoin
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Re: Good scale

Postby scyther » Sun Aug 12, 2012 8:56 pm

Anyone have recommendations for a specific model? Some of them have a lot negative reviews on Amazon and I'd like to make sure I get something that isn't defective... as cheap as possible as long as it works... well I guess that goes without saying...
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Re: Good scale

Postby slickeast » Sun Aug 12, 2012 9:05 pm

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Re: Good scale

Postby aloneibreak » Sun Aug 12, 2012 9:05 pm

ive had this model since 08 or so - always been enough for what i need it for

i think they make 400g and 550g models as well

mine didnt come with a weight to calibrate - i used 20 new nickels to get my 100 grams

http://www.ebay.com/itm/My-weigh-triton ... 5891496614
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Re: Good scale

Postby slickeast » Sun Aug 12, 2012 9:06 pm

You don't have to be the BEST you just have to be....... SLICK
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Re: Good scale

Postby aloneibreak » Sun Aug 12, 2012 9:08 pm

slickeast wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-Mini-Pocket-Scale-650-0-1g-Gram-Digital-Balance-Jewelry-G-oz-ozt-600-500-/170819805758?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c5a7623e

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yea this is a better deal than mine !
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Re: Good scale

Postby scyther » Sun Aug 12, 2012 10:02 pm

slickeast wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-Mini-Pocket-Scale-650-0-1g-Gram-Digital-Balance-Jewelry-G-oz-ozt-600-500-/170819805758?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c5a7623e

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Thanks. It looks like I have to pay with paypal- is that the case? I don't have a paypal account.
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Re: Good scale

Postby NHsorter » Sun Aug 12, 2012 10:43 pm

slickeast wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-Mini-Pocket-Scale-650-0-1g-Gram-Digital-Balance-Jewelry-G-oz-ozt-600-500-/170819805758?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c5a7623e

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That looks like a deal to me. I just bought one to keep in my truck. No more forgetting my scale at home! Thanks for the link.
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Re: Good scale

Postby jacer333 » Mon Aug 13, 2012 12:19 am

scyther wrote:
slickeast wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-Mini-Pocket-Scale-650-0-1g-Gram-Digital-Balance-Jewelry-G-oz-ozt-600-500-/170819805758?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c5a7623e

587 SOLD

Thanks. It looks like I have to pay with paypal- is that the case? I don't have a paypal account.


Unfortunately, yes. Ebay and paypal partnered up several years back, and now they only allow paypal payments to keep the money flowing into them, and out of your account. :evil: :evil:
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Re: Good scale

Postby scyther » Mon Aug 13, 2012 12:38 am

jacer333 wrote:
scyther wrote:
slickeast wrote:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-Mini-Pocket-Scale-650-0-1g-Gram-Digital-Balance-Jewelry-G-oz-ozt-600-500-/170819805758?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c5a7623e

587 SOLD

Thanks. It looks like I have to pay with paypal- is that the case? I don't have a paypal account.


Unfortunately, yes. Ebay and paypal partnered up several years back, and now they only allow paypal payments to keep the money flowing into them, and out of your account. :evil: :evil:

:o Are there any good scales available on Amazon?
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Re: Good scale

Postby My2Cents » Mon Aug 13, 2012 1:31 am

I bought this one... 1000 gram x .1 increments... $8.49

http://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-Si ... ital+scale
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Re: Good scale

Postby scyther » Mon Aug 13, 2012 1:54 am

My2Cents wrote:I bought this one... 1000 gram x .1 increments... $8.49

http://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-Si ... ital+scale

Hm. Have you had any problems with it? There are kind of a lot of negative reviews. And I would have to by a calibration weight, which is another $8...
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Re: Good scale

Postby My2Cents » Mon Aug 13, 2012 3:41 am

I haven't had a problem with mine, and the calibration weight I bought measures spot on every time, so I wouldn't put too much emphasis on getting one right away.
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Re: Good scale

Postby Madwest » Tue Aug 14, 2012 10:56 pm

Mine is from Harbor Freight. http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-gram- ... 97920.html

I use it for coins a lot and have no issues with it. I check it's accuracy occasionally with known weights (cents, qtrs, halfs, etc). It has not needed calibration.

If you are near a retail store, use a 20% off coupon, get your scale for under $10 and get a free LED flashlight to go along with it.
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