Question:
Any recommendations on a good scale that cost $100 or less?

I'm looking for a scale that is accurate, reliable and goes up to at least 300 lbs. Also, which are better, the digital or the dial (mechanical) scales? Any thoughts on the differences in battery, solar, and lithium powered scales would be appreciated. Thanks    — [Anonymous] (posted on August 12, 2001)

August 12, 2001
I have one of those Tanita body fat scales, even though I have heard people debate if the bodyfat reading is accurate or not, I am very pleased with the accuracy and consistencey of the weight reading. I like that I can get on it 10 times in a row and get the same reading every time. The one I have goes up to 300 lbs, (actually it goes up to 308, after that it says "error") It's digital and also reads 1/2 lbs. I personally like a digital scale better because it is easier to read myself. I have had this scale for 3 years, and it has been the best scale I have ever had, so much better than the healthometers I have had before it.
   — [Anonymous]

August 12, 2001
I find that digital ones WILL break eventually. I found the best scale I have evr had at Walmart. It was 40 dollars. It has a raised head and was accurate to the pound with my docs scale. It is called the Precision Tech Raised Dial, model 880 by taylor. Itis great, one look and i fell in love. go check it out, good luck.
   — Courtney W.

August 12, 2001
I have a Doctors Scale. I bought mine thru Sears Catalogue when they still had catalogue sales. I like it for a number of reasons. First, it has always been acturate. The primary reason I bought it was because the weight is shown at waist level, not down at your feet, therefore it is easier to read. And lastly, it goes up to 350#'s. I'm sure you could find one for less then $100. I know I paid around that for mine. Try looking in business' that sell home health care equipment or check out prices and places to buy on the Internet. I'm not sure if JC Penney's carries any in their catalogue or not. There are several different styles of Doctor Scales, including a digital one. I just can't remember where I saw it. Sorry!
   — Susan M.

August 12, 2001
For anyone who thought they were to large to weigh on conventional scales...my PCP advised me to go buy two regular scales. Then stand with one foot on one and one foot on the other, balancing your weight evenly on both legs. Note the two scale readings and add them together. That will be your weight (within a couple of pounds). I was skeptical of this at first, but then at the weight loss center I was at, I tried doing that on two doctors scales and it works! Others there had tried it as well. Well, I learned something that day!
   — Cary D.