Where to find a scale?

hannahrose894
hannahrose894 Posts: 19 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Sorry for asking so many questions lately... But I do not have access to a scale. My school's gym unfortunately does not have one. I went to Target hoping that they'd have a model on display that I could use, but they didn't...and they were all packaged up so I couldn't get one out! With a student budget, I can't exactly afford a good enough quality scale that will give me accurate readings.

Does anyone know of any stores that definitely have models out on display? Or somewhere that has a scale for public use? ( I don't mind paying a few quarters or whatever, I only plan to weigh in once a month. ) Thanks y'all!

P.S. I'm in Nashville if that matters at all :)

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  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    Walmart's website has half a dozen scales for under $10 and nearly four dozen models under $20.
  • joshdann
    joshdann Posts: 618 Member
    be warned that the cheapo digital ones really do suck, at least in my experience. If you have a small budget for a scale, go analog.
  • prettigirl01
    prettigirl01 Posts: 548 Member
    i don't own a scale not because of the price but because i use the way my clothes fit to tell if ive lost any weight or not. im no longer concerned with numbers just with how i feel and look but like others have said go to walmart, amazon has very cheap stuff or ebay or maybe a family member
  • jvbrooks
    jvbrooks Posts: 82 Member
    Other commenters are right, though: a cheap scale is so inaccurate it's just a waste of money.

    Save up and spend a decent amount of money on one.
  • joshdann
    joshdann Posts: 618 Member
    also, weigh as often or as seldom as you like. I personally weigh myself every single day. To each his own, but IMO having the data is better than not having it.
  • JuicyPoofs
    JuicyPoofs Posts: 3 Member
    I was in the same boat as you a week ago, had an old analog scale but it was off by as much as 30lbs!

    DONT get an analog scale, they are terribly inaccurate. Depending on how you stand on the scale, it can flex and give false readings/ect.

    I just bought this scale off Amazon, it was only 25$ (plus shipping) and it even comes with a handy little body tape-measure tool: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A8SLH8I/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    It's accurate up to .2 lb increments, and has a large digital display that even a blind person could read, and it's nice and wide/sturdy up to 450 lbs. Best investment I've made as of late, my old piece of junk analog scale said I was 30 lbs heavier.

    I think 25$ for a good scale is reasonable, always read the product reviews.
  • twinketta
    twinketta Posts: 2,130 Member
    Ebay, Amazon, or do you have `freecycle site` where you live?

    Maybe you can club together with friends...maybe you can use one at a local gym?
  • loseafewlbs123
    loseafewlbs123 Posts: 1
    Usually Walmart is really cheap but if not there you can even get one from Amazon.com or Ebay
  • donyellemoniquex3
    donyellemoniquex3 Posts: 2,384 Member
    Amazon
  • joshdann
    joshdann Posts: 618 Member
    I was in the same boat as you a week ago, had an old analog scale but it was off by as much as 30lbs!

    DONT get an analog scale, they are terribly inaccurate. Depending on how you stand on the scale, it can flex and give false readings/ect.

    I just bought this scale off Amazon, it was only 25$ (plus shipping) and it even comes with a handy little body tape-measure tool: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A8SLH8I/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    It's accurate up to .2 lb increments, and has a large digital display that even a blind person could read, and it's nice and wide/sturdy up to 450 lbs. Best investment I've made as of late, my old piece of junk analog scale said I was 30 lbs heavier.

    I think 25$ for a good scale is reasonable, always read the product reviews.
    The digital ones are not necessarily more accurate. They work by using pressure plates, which *can* be accurate, but when cheaply implemented they can also be wildly inaccurate. They also work by sampling every few milliseconds for a set number of seconds, then giving you the average. They are affected by shifting weight just like analog scales, but most won't display the highs and lows of that sample size. They will only give you the average, which is a good estimate, but inherently inaccurate. Lastly, to say they are "accurate" within .2 lbs is a misnomer. They are "precise" to that level of detail, but that does not at all affect accuracy. If the calibration is off (and I have 4 digital scales that prove this point), the accuracy will be off as well. 99% of digital scales do not allow you to calibrate them. At least most analog ones do.
  • retirehappy
    retirehappy Posts: 4,757 Member
    Sorry for asking so many questions lately... But I do not have access to a scale. My school's gym unfortunately does not have one. I went to Target hoping that they'd have a model on display that I could use, but they didn't...and they were all packaged up so I couldn't get one out! With a student budget, I can't exactly afford a good enough quality scale that will give me accurate readings.

    Does anyone know of any stores that definitely have models out on display? Or somewhere that has a scale for public use? ( I don't mind paying a few quarters or whatever, I only plan to weigh in once a month. ) Thanks y'all!

    P.S. I'm in Nashville if that matters at all :)

    Never saw any in a store you could step on.

    Did you try the medical clinic of your school? Almost all universities have at least a clinic if not a small few bed hospital facility. If the gym doesn't have one, the medical facility would be the next place to check.

    A city rec center would have one, one admission a month wouldn't be too expensive. That would be your next best option.

    And if you have a regular doctor, ask the office if you can just come in to self weigh once a month, if that is all you want to do.

    And please don't go the Walmart route. Amazon is your friend with free return on most anything you buy.

    Good luck, and wishing you much success.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    I think stores like GNC sometimes have a scale you can use - costs a few quarters. I got my scale at Target for around $20-30. Do you have a birthday coming up or I guess you can ask for one for Christmas.
  • hannahrose894
    hannahrose894 Posts: 19 Member
    I guess I could do $25 if it's something that will last me a long time. Any preferred brands or recommendations??
  • BigAl_2
    BigAl_2 Posts: 85 Member
    Doctor's office?
  • hannahrose894
    hannahrose894 Posts: 19 Member
    I don't have a doctor here at the university :(

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