Pitney Bowes Small Business Postage Meter & Scale Start-Up (Activation) Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)The Product Description given here leaves something to be desired. It is nowhere near complete, and is potentially misleading.

Here is exactly what this item is:What you are buying here on Amazon is a START-UP KIT. This kit consists of an ACTIVATION FORM sealed inside a cardboard binder, and EXACT CONTACT INSTRUCTIONS.You zip open the cardboard, remove the Activation Form (with Activation Code), and contact Pitney Bowes by either (1) phone, (2) fax, (3) online, or (4) mail, to activate your account and get your equipment and supplies.

The Kit states that your package will arrive from Pitney Bowes in 3-5 days. What you will receive from Pitney Bowes is:

(1) postage meter - electric w/ battery backup; refillable over the phone on a 24/7 basis;

(2) postage scale - electric w/ battery backup; weighs items up to 5 lbs; precise to within 0.1 ounce;

(3) $10.00 in free postage applied to your account;

(4) an ink cartridge;

(5) 20 mailing tape labels for your packages;

(6) first month rent free (i.e.: included in the purchase of this Activation Kit).

Pitney Bowes states that items (3)-(6) are a $50.00 value.

THERE IS A ONE (1) YEAR LEASE COMMITTMENT WITH ACTIVATION.

(Note: you can never BUY a postage meter, from anyone. They are always LEASED.This is due to US Government regulations.)

Now, here's the kicker. I called Pitney Bowes regarding the precise model numbers, and was told the following: the pictured scale (model G-799) and meter (model E-700) are STILL AVAILABLE but - due to new USPS regulations - are obsolete and are being phased out.They MUST be replaced by the end of 2008 with the new digital version, which rents for a bit more.

The new digital version is a COMBINED digital scale/meter (model K-700), which comes in two types: (1) with a 2 pound scale @ $19.99 per month; or (2) a 5 pound scale @ $24.99 per month.The upside of this is that the new model is much more reliable and faster; the ink lasts twice as long; and operation is easier (automatic postage calculation based on weight and selected type of mailing).

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No more last minute trips to the post office to buy stamps and weigh packages. This meter is instantly refilled by telephone, 24 hours a day. Track postage costs by accounting for every cent of postage. Print promotional messages on every envelope and pac

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Pelouze 4060 Heavy-Duty Electronic Utility Scale with PC Interface, 400-lb. Capacity Review

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(More customer reviews)Don't buy this model unless you need the PC interface. The model 4040 is the same except for the PC interface.I bought this model 4060 because it was advertised as weighing in .2 lb incriments and .1 kg increments.Well it doesn't, it weighs in .5 lb increments and .2 kg imcrements.It weighs consistant just not as precise as I wanted. I'm not happy because I spent 60 bucks more than I needed to because of false representation.

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Wall mount control panel with nine foot cord. Cord feature displays readings at eye level. Shock-resistant load cell weigh mechanism Intended for private use only; not legal for trade.

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Pelouze X2 2-lb.Capacity Standard Mechanical Mailroom Scale, 3-3/4 x 3-1/4 Platform Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a cheap scale that arrived scratched and bent. Damaged to the point where it woult not operate properly. I returned it and bought a USPS digital 10 lb. scale which I am very happy with even though I spent about $12 more. it's worth it.

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This sleek and accurate mechanical scale is fitted with a replaceable dial with popular U.S. mail rate calculations. Intended for private use only; not legal for trade.

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ROYAL MX2 MECHANICAL - 2LB POSTAL SCALE Review

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(More customer reviews)The scale was defective and could not be calibrated to read an accurate weight.

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Ideal for use in the kitchen or home office, the Royal MX2 mechanical postal scale offers a number of useful functions in one tidy package. The economical manual design and small size make this scale an excellent choice for occasional, delicate weighing--seasonal mailings, precision baking, or dieting accuracy are all made easy. The one-touch tare function allows users to reset the scale to weigh the contents of a bowl or package without including the weight of the container, a feature that can be especially handy in the kitchen. Weight can be measured in either standard U.S. or metric units, in 0.5-ounce or 10-gram increments. A sturdy and replaceable rate chart is included, and updates may be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site. A fold-up stand attaches for easy handling of oversize envelopes. Royal offers a one-year limited warranty.

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Pelouze 2-Lb. Capacity Rate Indicating Mechanical Postal Scale, Model# X2 Review

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(More customer reviews)The product was great; it's really durable and fine tuned. It operates pretty flawlessly. I was very happy with my purchase. I actually ended up re-calibrating it and using it for a museum exhibit and it served that function quite well.

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Great for envelopes and small packages. Includes USPS 1st Class Priority and Express Mail. 1/2-oz. display increments. Purchase new rate dials when rates change.

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Digiweigh 52lb Capacity Postal Scale, Ac Adapter and 9 Volt Battery Included Review

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(More customer reviews)I was a little apprehensive about purchasing a scale for such a low price.I figured it would turn out to be junk.But I absolutely love it.I couldn't have made a better choice.It's perfect for what I needed it for.I use it every day and have no regrets.Great scale!

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Features And Functions Of This Scale Hold function - Displays the weight of an item even after an item has been removed from the scale. Press the "hold" button while the item is on the scale then, remove the item - the accurate item weight will remain on the display. Function can be used for weighing oversized items. Tare Function - Tare Function - Subtracts the container's weight to obtain the weight of its contents. Place an empty container on the scale, then press "tare" button - the display will reset to "0". After the item(s) have been placed into container, you can repeat this function again by pressing "tare". Note: regardless of the reading on the display, the total weight of all items on the scale can not exceed the maximum capacity. Handles large envelopes with ease - Handles large envelopes with ease - Lift up the top of the scale to hold large envelopes or oddly shaped boxes. You no longer need one scale for letters and another for boxes, now it's all combined in one. USPS rate chart - The current postal rate chart is hidden under the flip top. Now the scale not only shows the weight, but also tells you the rate.

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Digiweigh 52 Lb Postal Scale / Shipping Scale w/ Usps Freight Chart *New* Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I just bought this mechine just beautiful and easy. Very fast delivery and handy.I would recomended this item, who wants to use for home or for business.It is very useful if you are a selling items on ebay or amazon. Show you actual weight that way it's easy to print out a shipping label from paypal or any website. You don't have to go to post office just for that and stand on line.

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This DIGIWEIGH Postal Scale is a premium designed weighing device that works well for all your office use where you need to weigh small or big items before you ship them out. With this accurate scale you can avoid long wait in the post office and save lots of time for your business.The scale features a 8.5" x 6" platform, which is adequate for regular shipping boxes. However the scale is designed for oversized items too. You need not worry if the envelopes you want to measure are oversized, with the flip-up platform large envelopes can be held securely while it weighs them. For big boxes you can use the HOLD function to lock the readout so that you can see it after removing the box off the platform.The postal scale comes along with a USPS freight chart for your reference. When the postage changes, you can always download the up-to-date chart from twitter.The scale is very easy to use. All you need to do is power the scale with the AC/DC adaptor; alternatively you can even use the 9V battery that comes along with the package. The large LCD display that has high contrast makes it easy to read any readouts that's displayed on it. The size of the LCD is 1.75" x 0.6" while the size of the scale is 8.5" (D) x 8.5" (W) x 2" (H). The weights of the items are measured in two modes lb / kg.This durable scale is designed and manufactured in such a way that in case there are heavyweight items to be weighed you can rely on its overload protection system. The scale is absolutely long lasting and sturdy since it is made of the best high density ABS housing materials along with metal supports, thus making it reliable for heavy objects.

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