Osiris wrote:
> The USPS has a 10 lb electronic scale for sale at $44, including
> shipping. The 5 lb version is $39, including shipping.
>
> That's way cheaper than the commercial versions I have seen. And it is
> a functioning postal scale which could be handy if you mail packages.
>
> http://shop.usps.com/cgi-bin/vsbv/po...roducts/Scales
>
>


I followed your link to check out the details. The 10 lb scale is the
same size as the 5 lb scale--roughly the same small footprint as any
other electronic postal scale you see. Either model takes an "unlimited"
tare. I'm not sure what they mean by that, exactly, but you could
certainly use a large stainless steel pot or mixing bowl and possibly
even a large glass or ceramic bowl. The resolution is to the tenth of an
ounce on both models, which compares favorably to most of the scales
I've seen (usually two tenths of an ounce).

The platform folds out, so you can weigh awkwardly shaped items and
still read the display. That's something I've not seen on other scales,
and I've definitely run into that problem weighing packages and large
flats at work.

The only two negatives I noticed were the (apparent) lack of a metric
toggle--at least it's not mentioned in the specs, and the USPS doesn't
do metric--and the USPS graphics, which might not go with your kitchen
decor very well ;-)

Overall, this is definitely a bargain for anyone in the market for a
scale. Great find, Osiris!