I need a good inexpensive scale

SarahMorganP
SarahMorganP Posts: 921 Member
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
My scale is dying. I get 5 different readings if I stand on it 5 times in a row. Ranging anywhere in a 10lb range! So I plan to get a new scale this weekend. I need a good one, but I really don't have much money to spend and can't spend more than $30 and even that is pushing it. So any ideas? And it can't be one of those single person ones either because my husband is also losing weight right now and needs to use it.

Thanks for any suggestions!

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  • mgmlap
    mgmlap Posts: 1,377 Member
    check out Sams Club and Costco.I bought a weigh watchers one from Costco for $27 I think..its digital..and works great...
  • crzyone
    crzyone Posts: 872 Member
    I just bought one at Walmart for less than 30....Health o Meter...it records weights for several different people....gives you BMI.....and other such functions that are too complicated for me to use.....I like it a lot...there are several different models..some cheaper, some more expensive....mine was in the middle range......
  • Mummsy
    Mummsy Posts: 347 Member
    I got a cheaper one at Target not too long ago. I think it was 20 or 24 maybe. I think it is a Taylor. You dont tap and then get on, you just get on it. Seems to work okay so far. I hate it when a scale dies! Argg. Good luck in your search!
  • poustotah
    poustotah Posts: 1,121 Member
    Taylor Lithium. It's accurate up to 400 lbs and very reasonable priced.
  • missy5277
    missy5277 Posts: 88 Member
    bed bath and beyond has some great ones for under 30
  • Sarw27
    Sarw27 Posts: 68 Member
    I bought a digital "Biggest Loser" scale from Walmart for pretty cheap, and it works fantastic.
  • ukaryote
    ukaryote Posts: 850 Member
    Walmart spring scale $10. It reads consistently and accurately.
    Goodwill or other recycle stores - $1
    Your old scale may not read consistently because the bearings are a bit rusted or if digital the battery is weak or the chip is aging.
  • mariahhatfield
    mariahhatfield Posts: 40
    Target has a bunch of scales on sale. I just bought a Taylor on sale for $15 (regularly like $30 or $45)

    Hope this helps!
  • SarahMorganP
    SarahMorganP Posts: 921 Member
    Thanks everyone! I am so worried that my scale is so messed up that when I get on a new one it will say I am way heavier than I thought! LOL I'm scared!
  • AmberXenon
    AmberXenon Posts: 118 Member
    I got a Taylor digital scale for $20 at a local drugstore. Nice big display, programmable, and analyzes body fat and water too. Went to Target but couldn't find one ANYWHERE in there. :p
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