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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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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Weighmax 75 Lb Infra-Red Wireless Postal / Postage / Shipping & Mail Scale Review

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(More customer reviews)The workmanship on this product leaves a lot to be desired.The unit that I purchased failed to turn on.Even if it did turn on, I would question its accuracy.Nothing about this product inspires confidence, and it should be avoided.

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WeighMax wireless 75LB postal scale is the perfect scale for those who seek a wireless detachable face. It features a rugged plastic design that can stand up to the toughest shipping abuse. It includes an AC adaptor, batteries, and a Lifetime manufacturers warranty. This is the perfect scale for those who have a small working enviornment, or need to weigh larger packages that normally would cover the display.

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Pelouze PS5DL 5 lb x 0.1 oz Digital Rate Computing Postal Shipping Scale w/ Downloadable Rate Updates Review

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(More customer reviews)1. The unit comes with no rates in it. You must hook it up to your computer using a special cable (hope you have the right port for it) and then sign up at pelouze to get the rate file and the software that loads it into the unit. i had a lot of trouble getting the downloaded file to run - windows felt it was not safe to open (it is a self-extracting zip file and ends with two suffixes, .zip.exe, and windows did not like it). I had to call customer service. Also, the phone number given in the box for customer service is the old customer service number from before pelouze was bought out and it does not work.

2. When the rates change, you will have to pay pelouze for the new rate file, and it is expensive.

3. After you place an item on the scale it gives the weight. You must then press another button to get the cost of postage. If you have 50 things to mail, you get to press this button 50 times. The previous pelouze scale i had (the one that you can set the rates yourself) did not make you press a button each time like this.

4. since the postal rate now also depends both on the size of the item as well as the weight, you still need to keep a paper postal rate chart and a ruler for larger items. since you need these items anyway, and since this scale is so much more expensive than a scale that does not calculate the rate, my advice is just to get a simple scale and use the money you save to buy stamps.

5. if you really must have a scale that calculates the postage, get the pelouze rate-programmable (not internet downloadable) one.Pelouze(R) 2 Lb. Rate-Programmable Electronic Scale

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The PS5DL Rate Computing Scale computes accurate USPS rates at the touch of a button. Operates on 9V battery (not included) or optional AC Adapter. Easily updates downloads rates from internet, no need for replacement chips.Serial PC cable included. Download current rates for FREE! Platter size: 5.875 x 5.875 in.

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Weighmax 55 Lb Infra-Red Wireless Postal / Postage Shipping & Mail Scale Review

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(More customer reviews)I've found this to be the perfect compact, accurate, reliable shipping scale for my requirements.Highly recommended product.

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Weighmax 55 Lb Infra-Red Wireless Postal / Postage Shipping & Mail Scale: It has a full range tare function. It has a IR Wireless Detachable LCD and Control Panel and low battery indicator.

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