Accuteck 8250 High Accuracy Digital Shipping Scale and Postal Scale 0 1oz Precision 50Lb

One of the first things you learn about selling online, is that shipping companies, like the USPS, require precise weight measurements, otherwise they throw a fit. The cost of shipping goes by weight and distance to be shipped, so they want it to be accurate. You don't want to get overcharged on shipping, so its best to get it right the first time. I saw commercial scales that cost well into the hundreds, but I am not a big company, so I don't need one of those. I saw this nifty little unit for around 17 dollars, now selling for 19 dollars at the time of this review. I also saw mostly all positive reviews for this unit, so I thought what the heck, why not give it a try. One of the biggest selling points for this scale, is while it can use batteries, and comes with some included, it can be wall powered as well. This is a major plus for me, as I don't intend on going through batteries, just to make a battery manufacture richer off my back. I also like the fact that the unit has a LARGE and LIGHTED display, that is another major plus! I find it is quite easy to read, and I don't have any issues with it. All the controls are pretty self explanatory, but I will go over them to be thorough. On the left side of the unit, is the measurement mode selection, depending on what type of measurement you need, you select it there. On the top left of the unit, is the ON/OFF button. On the top right of the unit, you have the ZERO button, for zeroing pit the display. And on the right side of the unit, you have the HOLD button, which holds the measurement value, after you have removed the item you are weighing, off the scale, which is helpful for when weighing oversized packages. For this review, I measured a gallon of distilled water, measures to 8 pounds 8 ounces, WOW, their filler machines must be as accurate as this scale, I'm impressed. Then I measured 2 quarts or 90 ounces of a popular dish detergent, which I blurred out the name for copyright reasons, and it measured out to 6 pounds and 4.2 ounces. As you can see, this scale works out well! The top half of the scale can open up like a lid, to hold oddball objects as well. One of the issues that I've noticed from many negative reviews, just in general, for weight scales sold on Amazon, is that many people appear, to not understand the accuracy of the scales, as per their weight capacities. If you buy a kitchen scale that is rated for grams and ounces, its only going to be accurate up to a few pounds. If you buy this scale that is rated for 50-pounds max capacity, its only really going to be accurate between a few ounces, up to that 50-pounds. I saw a review for a 440 pound weight scale, and the guy gave it a huge negative review, because he was bothered by the fact, it couldn't be accurate to weigh things that are only a few ounces. Its like dude, the scale was rated for 440 pounds max capacity, which means that its accuracy, probably only begins to be accurate around the 50 pound mark. So the point I am trying to make is, know the type of items that you are going to be weighing, then buy the scale that will be the most accurate for those weights. I have had no issues with this scale whatsoever, and I highly recommend it. 5 out of 5 stars! Read more

I've had this for quite some time, and it is still working great. I needed this to weigh items before shipping them out. It's been several years and the scale has not mal-functioned and is still in good condition. I also think the scale is accurate. I've not had any issues with this at all. It's easy to use and a good size to store away. It's hard to see the weight, though, for larger packages. That's when the "hold" button comes in handy. I would recommend this. Read more

I absolutely love the Accuteck 8880 High Accuracy Digital Shipping Scale. From the moment I set it up, it was simple and straightforward—no hassle at all. The stainless steel design with the touch screen feels modern and durable, and the precision is spot-on. Every measurement I’ve taken has been accurate down to the smallest detail, which gives me complete confidence when shipping packages. It’s incredibly user-friendly, even for someone who doesn’t want to spend time figuring out complicated settings. The 150LB capacity is more than enough for my needs, and the 0.1oz precision makes it perfect for both small and large items. Overall, this scale has exceeded my expectations—it’s reliable, easy to use, and a great value. Highly recommend! Read more

Honestly great item. Simple, good design and price. The battery power means I can store it in a drawer when not needed. Read more

It works great and it has been a big help getting the correct weight for packages. I like how easy it is to store and doesn't take much space which is perfect for me. Overall, it has been working perfectly so far. It has been accurate and very useful. The design and color is simple which looks nice and I like it. Read more

There is a reason this scale has so many purchases and good reviews - it's a solid scale and you get a good amount of value. It also has a long track record (seemingly unchanged for years). I did some pretty extensive testing with calibrated weights (more on this below), and found that it does have some inaccuracy at lower weights but overall is a solid choice. This scale is rated up to 50lb, and therefore I would expect it to be most accurate in the middle of that range, but maybe not at the very top or bottom. However, I ship a lot of packages that are in the 3-8oz. range so I did some testing to make sure it was accurate at those lower weights. I used known, calibrated weights and found that in the 3-8oz. range the scale did well for a 50lb. max scale. It had an average error of about 0.1-0.15 oz, which is what it's rated for. However, it would sometimes return a weight that was up to 0.3 oz off which could be an issue if your package is very near to a postal rate breakpoint. However, I think in practice most users will be happy despite the occasional inconsistency. I also noticed that it would sometimes change the reading by 0.1oz a few seconds after the initial reading. Again, not a huge issue but if accuracy is a concern you may want to wait a moment to see if it settles on a different number. The display is easy to read, and you have options of displaying the weight in numerous measurements, including pounds and ounces - which is nice for those of us who need to enter that for shipping labels. The tare and hold functions work as expected. This scale can run off of batteries or an AC wall plug. When plugged in the display will remain on. When running on batteries it will auto power off after a few minutes. I expect battery life will be quite good with the auto shutoff but I will be using it on AC power. Despite its slight inconsistency, I chose to keep this scale for its value and features. I hope this review was helpful and will update it if anything changes. Read more