EBayers, which postal scale?

[yoopermom]

Should I buy? OfficeMax has them 20% off, and I have a coupon for the store near us, but just don't know what I'm looking at! I don't think I can get away with only a 5lb one, since I have some heavier items to sell. Or can I use my digital bathroom scale for the larger items? Got burned on my first sale with underestimating weight, so want to get it right from now on. Thanks!
Terri

 

[kaytieeldr]

Get whatever size you think will work for most of what you'll be shipping, and for larger/heavier stuff, get on your floor scale holding the item. Note the total weight, then weigh just yourself - the difference is the shipping weight!

 

[disneysnowflake]

All of my packages are below 7 pounds.

My friend has a more expensive postal scale.
I use a $10 food scale from the WalMart housewares dept.

Since my items are less than 7 pounds I just weigh it on there, put the weight on my ebay listing so the buyer can check their exact shipping before they bid.
That $10 scale works great for me.

 

[yoopermom]

Thanks to you both, I appreciate it. Guess I'm going with the lighter one! Any other thoughts are welcome...
Terri