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Step 1
Decide on your budget. How much is one worth to you? Consider the fees you will have to pay if the bags are overweight or oversize. Check with official airline websites for information. Each one has their own policy, requirements and fee schedule depending if the type is a carry-on or checked bag.
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Step 2
Decide on the type of luggage scale: hand held manual, hand held digital and on the floor. The hand held manual ones are basic and cheapest. The digital styles are easier to read and may have a more accurate reading. The floor models can weigh bags by placing them on the scale vs. having to pick them up and holding them in the air.
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Step 3
Consider additional features. Stop and lock types will record the weight before you set a bag back down. If you don't have someone around that can read the scale while you are holding a bag, this is a must. As bag and box dimensions are things that are examined by the airlines, one with a tape measure would be helpful since it serves more than one purpose.
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Step 4
Read the reviews. Some online vendors have buyer feedback on the pages that have the products they wish to sell to you.
Comments
taskeinc said
on 1/6/2009 I prefer the digital scales .. nice article, thanks for sharing.
jodihill said
on 1/5/2009 Great info! 5*
scottmitzi said
on 1/5/2009 I didn't know you could get a luggage scale. We always use the bathroom scale too. Thanks & God Bless.
Kandywriter said
on 1/5/2009 Good Article
ljstraight said
on 1/5/2009 Great information to know. 5 stars