The new scale gives consistent (and accurate) readouts on every weigh-in and even has a brighter backlit display than the old one.

The new scale gives consistent (and accurate) readouts on every weigh-in and even has a brighter backlit display than the old one.  Read Less

There were no physical oddities on the new scale which had alarmed me about the old one, the platform is super heavy duty and f...  Read More

There were no physical oddities on the new scale which had alarmed me about the old one, the platform is super heavy duty and feels nice and sturdy, and it's got a nice low profile for easy storage in various places.  Read Less

The biggest problem with the tape measure is that the tension makes it unsuitable for measuring "soft tissue".

The biggest problem with the tape measure is that the tension makes it unsuitable for measuring "soft tissue".  Read Less

After weight is flashing step of and let scale turn off 4.

After weight is flashing step of and let scale turn off 4.  Read Less

They ate the cost of one scale, the cost of overnighting the new scale, and they gift wrapped the new scale as a little extra touch.

They ate the cost of one scale, the cost of overnighting the new scale, and they gift wrapped the new scale as a little extra touch.  Read Less

To me, it's a heck of a lot more than $25.

To me, it's a heck of a lot more than $25.  Read Less

Cost: not only are you getting a very accurate scale for around $25.

Cost: not only are you getting a very accurate scale for around $25.  Read Less

I mean, humans blow $25 on a trip to mcdonald's with the fam.

I mean, humans blow $25 on a trip to mcdonald's with the fam.  Read Less

First of all, the scale got here very fast.

First of all, the scale got here very fast.  Read Less

This was something someone had to specifically instruct in order for the product to be sent to us in this fashion.

This was something someone had to specifically instruct in order for the product to be sent to us in this fashion.  Read Less

This wasn't some edict handed down to some customer service rep and they pressed a button to get a new scale shipped; someone p...  Read More

This wasn't some edict handed down to some customer service rep and they pressed a button to get a new scale shipped; someone put time and thought into sending this new version to us--the little things matter a great deal.  Read Less

In addition to that, he communicated he was very sorry for my troubles and offered to ship a replacement scale to me.

In addition to that, he communicated he was very sorry for my troubles and offered to ship a replacement scale to me.  Read Less

Let me say, this little gift wrapping gesture was not only appreciated, but took us aback a little bit.

Let me say, this little gift wrapping gesture was not only appreciated, but took us aback a little bit.  Read Less

I am happy to say that balancefrom, and specifically, doug from balancefrom, have been some of the greatest people to work with...  Read More

I am happy to say that balancefrom, and specifically, doug from balancefrom, have been some of the greatest people to work with in a situation like this.  Read Less

The email states: "we are using a good co-manufacturer for a well known us brand name scale (sorry, we can't give the name of t...  Read More

The email states: "we are using a good co-manufacturer for a well known us brand name scale (sorry, we can't give the name of this brand because of the business secrets) at a higher cost and of course, a higher quality compared to our competitors.  Read Less

Manufacturing is probably outsourced to some child-labor sweat shop in china and customer support is nothing more than an email...  Read More

Manufacturing is probably outsourced to some child-labor sweat shop in china and customer support is nothing more than an email address - support@balancefrom.  Read Less

The last "400lb scale" i bought, (and i won't mention any names but it's initials were from the tv show biggest loser), oops, w...  Read More

The last "400lb scale" i bought, (and i won't mention any names but it's initials were from the tv show biggest loser), oops, was similar to what i mentioned above.  Read Less