Wasted $200 on a fancy scale that can't handle drafting paper weight

I bought a high-end digital scale to weigh my drafting paper rolls for shipping quotes, but it maxes out at 500 grams and my big rolls are way over that. Now I'm stuck using a cheap bathroom scale that's off by like 15% every time. Has anyone found a budget scale that actually handles the heavy stuff without breaking the bank?

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robinj296d ago

Whoa, hold up. You dropped two hundred bucks on a scale without checking the weight limit? That's on you, man. Honestly, how often are you shipping out rolls of drafting paper anyway? Is it really worth losing sleep over a 15% error on a bathroom scale for something you probably do once a month? Sounds like you're making a bigger deal out of this than it needs to be.

david376d ago

Honestly, is spending $200 on a scale really that crazy if you use it for something important? You're acting like checking the weight limit is some obvious thing, but not everyone is a postal expert. And yeah, I ship drafting paper maybe once a month, but that's still money lost if I undercharge for shipping by 15% every single time. Over a year, that adds up to a decent chunk of change, not just pocket change. Plus, a bathroom scale isnt built for that kind of use, so the error could get worse over time, not better. Ngl, I think you're underselling how much small mistakes can snowball when you're running a side hustle or small business.