How Do I Purchase a Postage Scale?

Send mail using your own postage scale.

There are many benefits to purchasing a postage scale for use at your home or office. Among them, you avoid long lines, you get postage instantly and many companies give you a discount on postage, which can save you money.

Research

Research the type of postal scale that you want. Things to consider are the kind of scale, the printer for the postage and the software to install on your computer. Also consider the quantity of postage you need the scale to produce.

Pricing

Price your choices and determine which vendors sell the scales you are most interested in at the best price. You can do online pricing or contact one of the five postage scale vendors approved by the U.S. Postal Service: Data-Pac Mailing Systems, FP Mailing Solutions, Hasler, Neopost or Pitney Bowes (see Resource).

Ordering

Order the scale from the vendor you choose. You can order the scale online, call the company or write the company directly to place your order.

References

• Postal Scales
• Digital Postal Scale Guide
• Pitney Bowes: Mail Station 2

Resources

• U.S. Postal Service: Postage Meter Vendors