American Weigh LB-501 scale at a reasonable price

submitted over 8 years ago by Boondoc

https://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-Scales-LB-501-Digital/dp/B005UGBG20

for the new mixers that want to get into mixing by weight, the recommended scale is currently back down to it's normal price.

Comments

3 points

by infra_d3adover 8 years ago

Well that sucks for me, I paid $36 when I ordered a week ago.

1 points

by Boondocover 8 years ago

ouch. i've been keeping an eye on the price for my gf.

1 points

by infra_d3adover 8 years ago

Eh ya I mean I could have spent the extra $10 on more flavors, but it's not so bad in the grand picture. I mean I spend probably $10 a day on lunch.

2 points

by DGsirb1978over 8 years ago

That scale is worth the extra $10, so I wouldn't be too upset

1 points

by ClearPepsiover 8 years ago

Mine is coming the mail today...seriously Amazon bought it Saturday, don't they refund the difference if you just bought it the price drops?

1 points

by chocolatiestcupcakeover 8 years ago

if you bought it with a credit card call them and they can give you cash back for the price difference. they have a buyer protection for price changes

1 points

by infra_d3adover 8 years ago

It looks like they don't do that anymore. http://www.pcworld.com/article/3074347/internet/amazon-stops-offering-refunds-for-after-purchase-price-drops.html

1 points

by bigceejover 8 years ago

I think they will within 14 days with no Hassel. And if withing 30 just say you will return it and they will usually give you a refund

1 points

by Logan115over 8 years ago

Same here and it should have been delivered today and waiting for me when I get home.

Marginally annoying but not the end of the world.

1 points

by memnochlvover 8 years agoWTF is a "Terpene?"

Same

1 points

by SpiderJRusalemover 8 years ago

I just paid the same a couple weeks ago.

2 points

by Boondocover 8 years ago

u/ansem774

3 points

by Ansem774over 8 years ago

Thanks bro!

2 points

by Predator6over 8 years ago

Got mine over the weekend. Definitely recommend it. Just make sure to plug it in.

1 points

by Boondocover 8 years ago

i'm lucky enough that i have basically a whole room to devote to mixing so i just leave mine plugged in.

3 points

by Binsky89over 8 years ago

I dream of the day I graduate (college) and move out so I can finally build a mixing room complete with a custom built building table and storage.

4 points

by southpaw72over 8 years ago

Yeah and when you do you will be dreaming of the day you use to drop your mum 200$ a month for ironing food washing heating air con etc etc ;-)

1 points

by Boondocover 8 years ago

haha. it's not as grandiose as it sounds. it's just a spare bedroom that has my weights and media server in it. when i started diy i used to just sit at the kitchen table but as i started accumulating more and more stuff and after the 3rd time i had a bottle leak in the container i was storing them in i said fuck it and set up a dedicated mixing/coil building station.

1 points

by kraorCover 8 years ago

Why plug it in?

4 points

by 0bbsover 8 years ago

If you use the batteries, it will auto-turn-off after so long and you'll lose your weight.

1 points

by IceEichelover 8 years ago

It does take a while to auto off though I always just use batteries and never had a problem unless I got pulled away for over 5 minutes of weight not changing.

1 points

by EdibleMalfunctionover 8 years agoThat Sugar Cookie Guy

It does, but if you take that long to add in the next component, you're doing it wrong.

1 points

by pencilbaggerover 8 years agoFrugivore

It only turns off if there's no change in the weight for me, just make sure you're prepared before mixing and if you need to take some time to do something put a finger on the scale once in awhile. I love having the option to plug it in, but I haven't used it yet and have had no issues with the auto shut off.

2 points

by ThatAnimeWatcherGuyover 8 years ago

Thanks!

1 points

by quicksmashover 8 years ago

These are £70-115 on the UK Amazon...is there a recommended alternative around the same price as they are on the US store?

2 points

by Boondocover 8 years ago

just looked around uk amazon and of the scales i saw this one looked like it'd work the best. it's still battery powered though and i couldn't find any suitable ones that plugged into the mains.

1 points

by quicksmashover 8 years ago

Cheers for having a look man!

2 points

by fruity231over 8 years ago

I bought this one, haven't really used it yet but auto shut-off can be switched off and accuracy seems to be +- 0.03g.

1 points

by quicksmashover 8 years ago

I will probably buy this one as the auto shut-off sounds like it could be annoying with others. Thanks

1 points

by ceedee99ukover 8 years ago

Just under £40 delivered to the UK.

1 points

by DanishCuntover 8 years ago

I just ordered one off ebay, from this guy, since I had my mind set on one of those. Cheaper than UK amazon, not as cheap as on the US one though. You could also check out one from the US sellers using global shipping programme, and see if the cost of shipping plus import taxes is better in your case. Was slightly cheaper than the one I ordered, didnt want to wait the few extra days for it though.

1 points

by prokreatover 8 years ago

so mine has broken... keeps flashing erratic numbers and the o-ld back and forth. went to go order a new one and seems no longer offered new from amazon? ones new from other sellers are $50-100 o.O

any alternatives that are 500x0.01g without auto shutoff? i see some 200x0.01g but that is pushing the weight limit at times for my uses. guess maybe i cant have a do it all scale at that resolution anymore?

ended up getting this one: https://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-Scales-Personal-Nutrition/dp/B00A76VKAG/ref=pd_sbs_79_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00A76VKAG&pd_rd_r=KN8DVDZVMZ0G6DPJ446C&pd_rd_w=BMxEF&pd_rd_wg=uPaYp&psc=1&refRID=KN8DVDZVMZ0G6DPJ446C

1 points

by sharpicover 8 years ago

My pocket American Weigh scale just started to do this.

Did you try contact the manufacturer?

According to their site they offer a 10 year limited warranty.

Assuming you didn't just trash it, you might be able to get a replacement.

1 points

by prokreatabout 8 years ago

i didnt... and i do think i trashed it. but i like this new scale better i think. its smaller.