If you need a postage scale, they are really easy to find! You can either buy a brand new postage scale or a used one. Buying a used postage scale is a great way to save some extra money! more »

A digital postage scale can save time, energy and money for a business, but not if it's inaccurate. There are a number of reasons why a scale goes out of balance or becomes inaccurate. With a little simple maintenance and care, however, this can be prevented. Here's how to keep a digital postage scale accurate. more »

If you're trying to calculate postage rates at home, there's no need to run out and buy a postage scale. Sure, it might seem like a must have - but you can easily figure out how much the USPS will charge to mail a package without one. Read on for how to calculate US postage rates without a postage scale. more »

A postage scale is a great time and money saver for small businesses or anyone who tends to send out letters or packages on a regular basis. It weighs your mail precisely, allowing you to pay exact postage as opposed to guessing and often overpaying. Though overpaying postage may only be a few pennies, those pennies can add up to rather large costs over time. Having and then learning to read a postage scale properly could help you cut costs, and keep the trips to the post office to a minimum. more »

In 1975, a one ounce letter cost 10 cents to mail with each additional ounce costing 9 cents, significantly lower than 2009's rate of 44 cents for the first ounce and 17 cents for each additional ounce. Because of the continual increase in rates, many people look for solutions to save money on postage. Postage scales are one such solution. more »

If you have an old-fashioned, or analog postage scale, you can easily learn how to use it. If you're used to reading from a digital scale, you might find it confusing initially, but you'll find that most analog scales typically have a meter on them that resembles a clock, but unlike a clock, the hands only move when something is put on the scale. If you know how to tell time, you can learn how to read a scale. more »

When you need to send out a package or a simple letter, the U.S. Postal Service will generally have the best rates. However, the actual rates can vary depending on the weight of the object, its destination and how fast you want the package to arrive at its desired location. These specific rates are current as of August 2009. more »