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Friday
Feb122016

On a scale of 1 to 10 how do I like my new digital scale?

I knew I had to replace my MyWeigh UltraShip scale when it wouldn't zero out no matter what I did. It was going on nine years since I bought it, so I figured it was time to buy a new scale. On Amazon I saw that the Accuteck A-ST85LB Postal Shipping Scale had gotten great reviews. 4.6 stars out of 5 from 589 customers. Features listed on Amazon included Extra Large Display, Batteries and AC Adapter and a capacity of up to 85 lbs with 0.2 oz accuracy. And the price was right, under $24 and Amazon Prime. I ordered one and had it in two days. I installed the shrink-wrapped 9 Volt battery that was included and hit the “on” button. Nothing. DOA. Just in case they took the trouble to ship me a neatly packed dead 9V battery, I tested it, and indeed it was dead. A fresh battery brought the scale to life. It does have a great, large, easy-to-read backlit LCD display. Reading Modes listed are: g/kg, lb/oz. (i.e.1kg 20g, 2lb 3oz). There are also Hold and Tare Function buttons. Then Amazon says this, which I don't quite understand: “Newest Calibration Technology for easy calibration that most scale can not do.” 10 year Manufacturer Warranty was easier to understand. The top flips us to hold large envelopes for weighing as you can see in the photo. Although I've only had it for a couple of weeks, I like the Accuteck A-ST85. Right now, I'd give it a 9 out 10 rating. (Minus 1 for shipping a dead battery.) It comes with battery and AC adapter. And it's compact at 8" X 8" X 3". $23.80 and Amazon Prime as of 2/11/2016. 

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