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NumNumPigsBum

"The Stig" Pig

• 8 May 2011

• #1

Can anyone recommend a good set of scales please? I think mine have had it. They've been moved house and bashed about more times than I care to remember and now seem to have constant arguments with themself about what I actually weight in a 2 minute time span. They're either broken or have senile dementia, either way I think a new set is on the cards! I don't go to class so would like a decent set so I know they're as accurate as they can be, obviously without having to sell a kidney to fund them.

Would love to hear what you all have/think are good.

Fankoo
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silly sausage

Peas on Earth

• 8 May 2011

• #2

Hi Piggy

I have these ones and think they are fab. Had them for years. This is a good price too as when I got them they were flipping expensive!

9105SV3A Homedics Stainless Steel Body Analyser & Scales - Robert Dyas - weighing, bathroom,

 

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woodmouse

Gold Member

• 8 May 2011

• #3

Was given mine (an Eks dial) for hosting a Tupperware party back in the 70's, and they've outlasted my occasional forays into the electronic scale market. I can't really advise on dial versus electronic nor recommmend a particular make. I'm going this alone, too, and as long as the numbers go down each week I'm happy. I'll be even happier when the dial moves round and exposes numbers which have never yet seen the light of day - should be a lot easier to read! So far they show no signs of dementia. After all this time I'm beginning to suspect I might win that race.....

 

krupskaya

Gold Member

• 8 May 2011

• #4

I've got these - Salter razor. They're really accurate and look good too. Plus they're easy to operate.

Salter 9028 Razor Ultra Slim Technology Electronic Glass Bathroom Scale Silver: Amazon.co.uk: Health & Beauty

 

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rolokate

Full Member

• 8 May 2011

• #5

i bought the weight watchers ones they seem to be ok no problems and seem accurate

 

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Circes

Strutting her stuff

• 8 May 2011

• #6

I would take advantage of them packing in and choose not to replace them. Weigh in once a week at the local chemist or sports centre and avoid the tempatation to hop on the scales mid week.

 

NumNumPigsBum

"The Stig" Pig

• 8 May 2011

• #7

I'm pretty good and don't hop on and off. If I do (which is rare) i don't really take any notice until weigh in day. I have learned from previous mistakes. Dragging 3 kids under 5 to weigh in at a chemist is not very practical for me ... especially seeing as I prefer to weight myself nekkid

 

who_la_hoop

Silver Member

• 8 May 2011

• #8

I have Homedics scales as well - I think they're pretty good.

(In the past, I've found that if digital scales start weighing you different if you weigh a few times in a row, it usually means the battery needs replacing.)

 

lolacola

Silver Member

• 8 May 2011

• #9

I got these bad boys:
Tesco Glass Digital Scale, Square - Tesco.Direct

They're nice and cheap and as far as I can see, they are bang on, precision wise. I've checked by weighing myself straight after WI and they always give me the same weight I got in class

 

StripedDaisy

A sucker for a key change

• 8 May 2011

• #10

I decided on mine by reading all the reviews on the Argos website, if the reviewers go to slimming clubs, they tend to mention how they compare to their respective WI scales. I think mine were about £15 but have been spot on every time and it doesn't matter how many times I climb on to try and see if they have changed their mind, they still give the same number.

 

Roziee

Gold Member

• 8 May 2011

• #11

Hey,

I just bought this, and I love them.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Elite-Digital-Designer-Bathroom-Scales/dp/B004EPUMGY


Like you, my existing One kept pn giving me a different reading every single time i stepped on them but this one gives u the same reading even if u step on it ten times in a row.

 

NumNumPigsBum

"The Stig" Pig

• 8 May 2011

• #12

MrsMc said:

I decided on mine by reading all the reviews on the Argos website, if the reviewers go to slimming clubs, they tend to mention how they compare to their respective WI scales. I think mine were about £15 but have been spot on every time and it doesn't matter how many times I climb on to try and see if they have changed their mind, they still give the same number.

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Care to share which you bought or is it top secret?

 

StripedDaisy

A sucker for a key change

• 10 May 2011

• #13

NumNumPigsBum said:

Care to share which you bought or is it top secret?

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It's top secret!!





However, if I must share, they were Hanson ones, but I bought them a year ago and I have just looked as the website and they are no longer listed :sigh:. Basically, they are glass ones that you have to use on a hard floor which means I have to nip down in my undies on my WI day and use them downstairs

 

fillymum

synful soul

• 10 May 2011

• #14

silly sausage said:

Hi Piggy

I have these ones and think they are fab. Had them for years. This is a good price too as when I got them they were flipping expensive!

9105SV3A Homedics Stainless Steel Body Analyser & Scales - Robert Dyas - weighing, bathroom,

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That is a brilliant price. I wonder if I can find them here. Mine have had it...........not surprising as I bought them in a charity shop years ago for 1€.

NumNumPigsBum I love your name and your sense of humour.

 

NumNumPigsBum

"The Stig" Pig

• 10 May 2011

• #15

aww thanks fillymum :ashamed0005:

Well I managed to get a set of Salt-thing ones from Home Bargains for £8.99 .. a bargain for my home indeed

I didn't even know we had that shop here. The excitment when I spied it with my beadie eye was actually not necessary! although I think my hubby found it amusing seeing me squeal and jump up and down on the spot while asking if we could go in for a nosey.