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kntry · 03-28-2008

Can someone recommend a good gram scale, hopefully under $100.

What should I look for when buying one?

ockoi1 · 03-28-2008

You could check on Ebay

kntry · 03-29-2008

I did but I really don't know what to look for.

There are several listings for jewelery scales, would those work?

Sangreaal · 03-29-2008

When looking at the small digital gram scales on eBay, be sure and check the accuracy. Many are accurate within .1%--but the better ones are accurate to within .01%. Ohaus beams are nice mechanical scales, easy to calibrate and extremely accurate, but much bigger than the digitals. Being old school, I prefer the mechanicals. I have a digital but rarely if ever use it.

Bob Winkler · 03-29-2008

I have two versions, both of which I rarely use. Mainly when using elbagin or other powders with new arrivals. This shows one of them from Aquatic Eco systems that is $107. Accurate to 0.2 gm. The other was cheaper and smaller, but can't recall where I got it do to my Oldtimers

Handheld Scale

The perfect portable!
Both models have energy-saving shut-off feature and a large LCD display. The weigh pans measure 3". Both units run on two AAA alkaline batteries (included). Weighs in grams, ounces, troy ounces and pennyweight (dwt). The SB564 features a backlit display and protective cover. Ship weight 3 lbs. One-year warranty.

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Auntiesue · 03-29-2008

I purchased one of the pocket sized jewelry gram scales off Ebay. It was cheap to purchase, but the shipping made it up. All in all, it cost about $20 and I can calibrate it. It is good enough for our purposes.

Nancy M. · 03-29-2008

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Originally Posted by Bob Winkler

I have two versions, both of which I rarely use. Mainly when using elbagin or other powders with new arrivals. This shows one of them from Aquatic Eco systems that is $107. Accurate to 0.2 gm. The other was cheaper and smaller, but can't recall where I got it do to my Oldtimers

Um Bob, that would be a head shop, remember those?

you lil freaky deaky

MCA · 03-29-2008

go to the kitchen section of Wally World. Years ago you could get a digital scales for less than $40 that did either metric or english measurements.

kntry · 03-29-2008

Thanks for all the suggestions. I'll check out Wally World and the ones on eBay. They're listed for 1 cent and 17.98 shipping.

KoiCop · 03-29-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nancy M.

Um Bob, that would be a head shop, remember those?

you lil freaky deaky

ROFLMAO

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kntry Tategoi Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 401	Is there a good, inexpensive gram scale Can someone recommend a good gram scale, hopefully under $100. What should I look for when buying one?

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Bob Winkler Jumbo Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 866 Blog Entries: 1	I have two versions, both of which I rarely use. Mainly when using elbagin or other powders with new arrivals. This shows one of them from Aquatic Eco systems that is $107. Accurate to 0.2 gm. The other was cheaper and smaller, but can't recall where I got it do to my Oldtimers Handheld Scale The perfect portable! Both models have energy-saving shut-off feature and a large LCD display. The weigh pans measure 3". Both units run on two AAA alkaline batteries (included). Weighs in grams, ounces, troy ounces and pennyweight (dwt). The SB564 features a backlit display and protective cover. Ship weight 3 lbs. One-year warranty. Click image to view larger image <LI class=current id=SubCategoryProductTable>Products Reviews __________________ Best regards, Bob Winkler My opinions are my best interpretation of my experiences. They are not set in stone as I intend to always be a student of life. And Koi.

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03-28-2008	#2 (permalink)
ockoi1 Tosai Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 38	You could check on Ebay

03-29-2008	#3 (permalink)
kntry Tategoi Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 401	I did but I really don't know what to look for. There are several listings for jewelery scales, would those work?

03-29-2008	#4 (permalink)
Sangreaal Oyagoi Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,414	When looking at the small digital gram scales on eBay, be sure and check the accuracy. Many are accurate within .1%--but the better ones are accurate to within .01%. Ohaus beams are nice mechanical scales, easy to calibrate and extremely accurate, but much bigger than the digitals. Being old school, I prefer the mechanicals. I have a digital but rarely if ever use it.

03-29-2008	#6 (permalink)
Auntiesue Jumbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 533	I purchased one of the pocket sized jewelry gram scales off Ebay. It was cheap to purchase, but the shipping made it up. All in all, it cost about $20 and I can calibrate it. It is good enough for our purposes.

03-29-2008	#8 (permalink)
MCA Tategoi Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 407	go to the kitchen section of Wally World. Years ago you could get a digital scales for less than $40 that did either metric or english measurements.

03-29-2008	#9 (permalink)
kntry Tategoi Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 401	Thanks for all the suggestions. I'll check out Wally World and the ones on eBay. They're listed for 1 cent and 17.98 shipping.