Postage scales are small, highly accurate scales used to exactly measure the weight of mail to determine the proper amount of postage needed. While primarily used by businesses, they can also be useful at home if you often deal with variety of letters and small packages.
- These scales display the weight by use of a mechanical needle, then you look up the proper postage on a chart. While this does raise the chance of human error, a manual scale never has to be reprogrammed and can be bought as cheaply as $10.
- A digital scale will often have an LED readout of the weight and can also display the postage; however, some of these scales require chip replacements whenever the postage rate changes. But more and more, they are able to be updated via the Internet.
- Digital scales can often be paired with a postage meter to allow for streamlined mail processing in an office. While there are some third-party connectors for attaching a scale and a meter from two separate manufactures, it is better to buy both from the same company.
- Most postage scales can only handle 2 lb. maximum weight. If you plan to ship packages, look for a postage scale that can handle more weight, though most have a limit of25 lb. After that point, a package shipping scale is required.
- The main reason to buy a postage scale is the amount it can save you and your business. Combined with a postage meter, a scale can save you 10 to 15 percent on mail costs by reducing the number of trips to the post office.
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