I've seen several recommendations to invest in a set of scales for weighing coins. Does anybody have any suggestions as to recommended models/brands? any types to avoid? Are they all basically the same? Any good places to purchase them? thanks
Hello Dwayne, I am very happy with this model http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320477851730&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT Delivered for less than $7 AUD - 0.01 grams !! Features 100% BRAND NEW! Maximum scale :200g Minimum scale: 0.01g Small & Easy to use Weight in total 5 scale: g/ oz/ ct/ ozt/ dwt Size: 11.4cm x 7.6cm x 2cm China patent ZL200730056242.3 LCD display with optional blue backlight Come with a black leather case Power by 2x AAA batteries (not included) This digital scale is not include standard weight Very happy with it.
See http://forums.silverstackers.com/topic-1961-digital-scales.html Here's a current listing for the same scales from a different seller http://cgi.ebay.com.au/0-01-300g-Mini-Digital-Jewelry-Balance-Pocket-Scale-/290376246982
doh, I guess I should have spent more time looking through the old topics. I will try that next time first. thanks for that though - I've ordered one already.
I recently bought 2 scales (Same model as THUCYDIDES79 post ), 1 was for 500g - 0.01 and 1 for 2000g - 0.1. Both good value for about $7 each. What Im looking for now is a Digital Hanging Scale (Fish Scale.) , there are a lot on eBay 40kg - 10g, I'm looking for something with greater accuracy and smaller weights. I think hanging scales have an addition advantage when you are buying scrap silverware, Rings, Bracelets etc. Hang the object to be weighed by a fine thread, Gets its dry weight by weighing it in air, then get a second weight by weighing the object when it is submerged in water, - The difference in weight is the weight of the displaced water, Once you know the weight of the displaced water you can work out the volume of the object. Divide the Dry weight by the volume and you can work out the SG or Density. This will give you a good idea if the object is solid sterling silver or some other material that is silver plated The ones on eBay 40kg - 10g would be okay for silver bars and larger objects, but I want something for the smaller lighter objects. Anyone know where you can buy such a scale (or - Is my logic all up the crapper.?)
When I saw the price on these I had to buy 2 ,but I paid $10 each. I'll bring my spare 1 along tomorrow to the meetup in Melbourne if anybody wants it.
All those will do the job.... a decent brand like a genuine Tanita will cost around $150-$200 for around 300grams.....
That may be but 20 of those cheapo eBay ones for $7 a pop are a lot better deal. Just be careful and respectfull of/with the little gadget ( after all it weighs to 0.01 grams precision - dont drop coins on them or violent jerks on the balance ) and it will be very decent to its owner.
I calibrated two sets of el-cheapo $10 eBay scales that Thucky & Spanna alluded to against a $7000 scientific balance they both measured perfectly. I use a known coin weight as a reference before I check coins each time. They are sensitive enough to measure the wearing on some coins.
Dyno with small weights upto 50grms the measurement should be pretty much spot on with a cheapo and expensive scale..... The problem is when you are weigh 100g, 500g 1kg etc... the cheapies are not the best.
Tanita seem to know their stuff. Thanks for the name drop. I am curious about these devices now and was looking for names of quality manufacturers. ...and any excuse to buy one It's easy to get drawn into the Scales World when checking out their site.
