Salter 200 Academy Professional Mechanical Scale, White and Gray
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Customer Reviews of Salter 200 Academy Professional Mechanical Scale, White and Gray
Customer Review: Too hard to read
Summary: 1 Stars
My scale arrived today. First, I was totally shocked by how much floor space it takes up. It's huge, but it's hard to read. The little marks between each 10 pounds are impossible for me to read even with my reading classes. For example, I can read 110 or 120 and I can even see where 115 is, but nothing beyond that. So if you're content knowing your weight within 5 pounds, then this might be the scale for you. Also, if you're under 35, you might be able to see this scale just fine. After using a "doctor's scale" for the last 20 years, I can't adjust to this. I'm sending mine back.Customer Review: Very disappointed
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this scale a month ago, hoping to get a scale that would finally be consistent. This mechanical scale replaced a digital scale that would jump 30 pounds in 10 seconds. When I first got the scale, it looked very sturdy and it performed accurately (I tested it with a hand weight) and consistently for a couple of weeks. Something happened to the machanics, and now the scale will not stay at zero, and maxes out at 80 pounds. I weigh considerably above 80 and now have another door stop in my bathroom and no way to get an accurate weight. Does anyone know of a good scale?Customer Review: Finally a scale as accurate as my doctor's !
Summary: 5 Stars
I was so frustrated with a digital scale we had for years. I saw the reviews on Amazon for the Salter 200 mechanical scale and ordered it. Upon unpacking it and following the simple set-up directions (step on the scale three times and dial the pointer to "Zero" I was pleased that it read my weight exactly the same, each and every time I stepped on it, AND, it read the same as the medical quality scale in my doctor's office. I am so sold on this bathroom scale. This will probably be the last one I will ever need to buy!Customer Review: my particular scale was defective
Summary: 1 Stars
Once I got the scale, I discovered there is a "key" on the bottom that must first be removed before the scale will operate. This didn't seem to be referenced in the directions.
Then I tried testing the scale with gym weights.
A 10 lb plate weighed 4 lbs.
A 15 lb dumbbell weighed 8 lbs.
A 20 lb dummbell weighed 15 lbs.
My own weight (based on recent doctor's scale) was off in the reverse direction by 25%.
The scale has been returned as defective.
Customer Review: Great Scale
Summary: 4 Stars
Step on any number of digital scales, and you'll get any number of digital readings. Which one is accurate? Try calibrating a digital scale. The Salter 200 is very easy to calibrate using the wheel under the bezel, and the large dial is easy to read with out bending over. The original reason I purchased this scale is it's the same one used by my doctor. Why only four stars? I wouldn't want the Salter people to stop trying! If your serious about monitoring your weight this product will not disappoint.