capolady
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posted on February 14, 2002 07:30:28 AM
I looked at the new USPS rates and when I picked myself up off the floor and was able to breathe again I decided I need to get a reliable postage scale. Anyone have any suggestions where I might get one for a reasonable price?
I have also contacted Alan Greenspan and offered him a nice bedroom of his own, meals and a clothing allowance if he will figure the shipping costs for my auctions. He has respectfully declined. He said "Who needs that kind of stress in their life?"
Just kidding!!!
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katmommy
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posted on February 14, 2002 07:36:59 AM
I got a brand new ROYAL scale on ebay for about $20. Its been pretty much right on the money with weight. This model however has a limit on weight..not sure what it is.
MEOW
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kahml
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posted on February 14, 2002 08:28:58 AM
I use a Pelouze scale. It's good up to 5 pounds.
The faceplate - with the postage rates - is replaceable (it'll cost about $5.00) when the new rates come out.
I'm still going to need the USPS website or Shipping Assistant to figure out what's what with the ZIP codes tho...
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pratt9999
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posted on February 14, 2002 09:24:44 AM
There is a digital scale available at Sam's club that hooks to your computer and all postage rates and increases can be downloaded to it. It weighs up to 40 lbs and costs $79.99. It is allows you to plug in zip codes, weight etc. to figure out postage. Sounds like with the sliding scale of rates coming this could be very handy to just punch in zips and weights and find a quote.
I believe I have seen it on ebay for sale. It retails at staples for $120.00.
May have to consider getting this for myself. =0)
Good luck!
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Romahawk
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posted on February 14, 2002 09:48:28 AM
I bought the Roal RC-40 on Ebay for around $70.00.... It has a digital read out and you download the rates scales for it from the internet so if there are any rate changes you can keep them current. It has scales forr USPS, UPS, Fedex, and Air Mail. This unit weighs parcels up to 10 pounds and is the best buck I ever spent on Ebay. I would recommend it to anyone who needs to know the cost of shipping an item before he actually takes the package to the drop off point.
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http://www.romahawk.com
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Nanasturtles
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posted on February 14, 2002 10:14:31 AM
Depends on what you are shipping.......but I use a baby weight scale and have since I started over 2 years ago.....weights up to 30 pounds or as little as 1 ounce....has a tray on top to balance bid packages on or can lay smaller in it....works great for me and I think I picked it up at a yard sale for about $5......
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ahc3
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posted on February 14, 2002 10:26:25 AM
I got one right on ebay, an ExactaScale (EX2) that handles up to 10 pounds, I think it cost about $35. It is always accurate within .1 of a pound, so I am happy with it.
The new rates will certainly create a lot of problems for all of us - Buyers and Sellers. It is going to really make people take a look at geographical location for small purchases, since it will have a huge impact.
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alldings
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posted on February 14, 2002 03:04:15 PM
Want low tech! I use an old manual bathroom scale that I calibrate with two, 5lb hand weights. The scale was 3-4 bucks at a yard sale, the weights were free. I've weighted everything from books to a motor scooter engine. Results are extremely close the local PO! I calculate postage by using the NYC to Portland,OR zips.
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professorhiggins
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posted on February 14, 2002 09:55:28 PM
I use an Escali brand scale. It weighs up to 10 lbs/6 kg. It has a stainless steal top
so it will also work for food (It's their
kitchen model). I purchased it on ebay for around $50. Search Escali on ebay if you
are interested.
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potsticka
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posted on February 14, 2002 11:25:14 PM
Hi!
Thanks for the heads up on new rates. Can you tell me where to look on the usps.com site to see what the new rates are going to be?
Thanks!
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jrb3
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posted on February 15, 2002 01:59:11 AM
I also use the scale from SAM'S The scales that weigh only 5 lbs tend to wear poorly and falter with age. I complained to the manufacturer and they stated the scale was good for 1200 to 1600 uses.
Save money and buy a decent scale that handles 20lbs plus.
Joe B
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ihula
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posted on February 15, 2002 04:25:00 AM
I also use the Royal RC40 (and I'm selling a few on ebay). It really does work nice! Weighs up to 40 pounds, does all the rate calculations for you including insurance calculations and media rate. It's the same one you can get at Sams club, but if you don't have a Sams near you look me up! (shameless plug)
PS I'm selling them with a BIN of $75.00
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capolady
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posted on February 15, 2002 06:26:33 AM
"potsticka" Go to www.usps.com and look under Postage Rates And Schedules. Please be sitting down when you read these. It's going to take a Philadelphia lawyer to figure these out.
Thanks to all who have given me suggestions-it helps a bunch!!!!
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