Scale

[Tabatha]

If I buy a small kitchen scale for the purpose of weighing packages to buy postage online for diapers I sell here, how much weight should I need it to go up to? 12.5lbs is plenty, right?

[Rdesonia]

Yes anything more than that you could weigh separately and add them together. (Or use regional or other flat rate boxes. )

[Tabatha]

Oh, duh! I didn't even think of that lol thank you

[HeatherM0529]

In your experience are scales pretty accurate? I have never purchased a label online for fear that it won't be the right amount of postage or whatever.
If I put my items in my box and weigh it will it be the EXACT amount I need? Because then I can get FREE DC shipping!!! Thanks

[HeatherM0529]

Sorry to hijack OP

[pottermomma]

I use my mom's old weight watchers scale and have next had issues. Anything over 13oz I always mail in flat rate boxes so I don't need anything big.

[essential1892]

I use a 5 lb scale which has been plenty for me.

[Rdesonia]

Originally Posted by HeatherM0529 In your experience are scales pretty accurate? I have never purchased a label online for fear that it won't be the right amount of postage or whatever. If I put my items in my box and weigh it will it be the EXACT amount I need? Because then I can get FREE DC shipping!!! Thanks

You can always weigh something in a box at home. (anything it's just a test) Then go have the post office weigh it. They will weigh it if you tell them you just want to make sure your scale is accurate.

[HeatherM0529]

Thanks. I just have a small food scale, but it goes up to 11 pounds or something silly!