New 600 Gram Digital Lab Scale Chemical Balance 0.01 Ounce

I bought this scale because it looked like it was more accurate than others in the price range. Unfortunately, I didn't notice that this one listed ounces and the others listed grams. It is a .1 gram scale like the others.Although pictured with a calibration weight, it does not come with one. The description doesn't list one, but I was still a bit surprised. This is made worse by the fact that the directions require that you have a calibration weight to set up the scale. So, I'm stuck using the factory calibration and hoping for the best. The calibration issue is made even worse by the fact that it "uncalibrates" itself if you pick it up. You can pick it up and set it back down, and the empty scale may read 3.8 grams. Right now, I'm simply taring it each time to bring it back to 0.0.Finally, the directions said nothing about how to open the display. It looked to me like it slid out. So, I slid it out--and broke the mechanism. You are supposed to push on the side for the display to pop out. I'll probably remove the spring and turn it into a sliding display since it won't stay shut from where I opened it.In sum, this scale is no more accurate than the others, would cost more if I added in the price of the calibration weight, comes with poor instructions, and is unable to hold its calibration with even minor handling. I plan to keep it simply because I don't want to bother with shipping it back and only need it for some very basic high school chemistry experiments and the occasional weighing of a letter. But, I wouldn't count on it for anything related to jewelry, etc.

I mail small packets (under 13oz) for an online business and I've found this little scale extremely helpful to determine how much I need to pay for postage. As noted by another reviewer, it does NOT come with calibration weights but I've had no problems so far with the factory setting and I've been using it for 2+ years. If you need it for something extremely accurate, I wouldn't recommend this at all. If you want it for measuring small packages to mail at the post office like me, this is a pretty good investment.

I have used this scale for over a year to accurately inform my eBay customers of the weight of each piece of jewelry. This is very important for a sale.Additionally there are other items I have sold where weight was a factor such as coins. The accuracy of the scale, and ease of storage has made money for me.Recommended.

it's ok...

Very pleased with this digital scale. It seems very accurate. It's intuitive and seems durable. Easy and accurate to tare.