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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DYMO Desktop Mailing Solution w/LabelWriter Twin Turbo and 5 lb. USB Scale Review

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(More customer reviews)I've only had this system two weeks, so far I'm way beyond very impressed!

The Good - Small 8"x8" footprint, fast & quiet printing, no ink replacements ever needed and you have stamps and labels ready to print. The software is easy to install & use, and there are no monthly fees (unlike Pitney Bowes). Print one stamp or run a roll 10 or 15 $.41 stamps. My computer is always on and I can print a fast $.41 stamp in less than 10 seconds.Really!With a package or envelope over one ($.41) ounce, the scale automatically calculates the correct postage and offers 1st Class or Priority Mail options in seconds! The label software is just as fast and easy to use!Type in the name & address and the software will find the complete zip code and save it for the next time.You can even import your existing address book.

The Bad - No insurance or registered mail is offered for the free 'no monthly fee plan'. However if you pay $9.99 a month through Endicia, Dymo's postal partner, a another software program and these options are available.Still less money than any competitor such as Stamps.com or Pitney Bowes.

Summary - Very Cool, affordable, time saving, the future is here now.
After your initial purchase, the cheapest way to buy stamps!

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LABELWRITER, DYMO DMS DESKTOP MAIL

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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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My Weigh 7001 - 15 Lb Postal / Shipping / Mail / Postage Scale /w Accessories Review

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(More customer reviews)*** >>> Unfortunately, this device started acting up a year after I bought it and this weekend it quit working altogether.
I am trying to pursue the warranty, but there is no number to call on the unit, so I am not encouraged by this.

Nicest thing about this (for kitchen use) is that I can place a saucer plate on top of the scale, it automatically adjusts to a new zero and then I can measure cuts of meat by the oz with precision down to .05 of an oz.
ON the office side, it can measure items up to 15# if the box is small enough to fit on the scale and still see the numbers.

If there was a down side, it is the few seconds it takes to adjust to the new zero, when turning it on, but I'm not that impatient.

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The 7001DX series are easy to clean and easy to use. Double-stopper protection, strong steel reinforced ABS plastic, and modular construction make these scales extremely durable. These scales read in Grams, Ounces, Pounds,(up to 6 LB) & Kilograms. This makes them perfect for Home, Office, Jewelers, Kitchen and thousands of other uses. Included electronic features and accessories make this the optimum choice. The Genuine My Weigh 7001DX scales have special features such as a large adjustable angle backlit display, last unit memory, HOLD feature, adjustable audible beep function, adjustable auto-off times, digital auto calibration and much more.

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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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Pelouze K5 5-lb.Capacity Radial Dial Mechanical Package Scale, 4-1/2 x 4 Platform Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this to sell my old stuff (or stuff I no longer needed) on Ebay and Amazon Marketplace.MainlyDVD's, CD's, books, video games, etc.I found that it has been totally accurate when I've gone to the post office to mail the items.The scale is small and compact.I like it and it suits my needs.

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If you oversee First Class, Priority and Express Mail, this scale will accurately determine rates for parcels up to five pounds. Also offers a protective lens with easy-to-read numbers. Larger capacity for heavier items. Intended for private use only; not legal for trade.

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USPS PS200 22-Pound Postal Scale Review

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(More customer reviews)I read several positive reviews on this product before buying it.Most were positive.I'm in agreement with that opinion.It does everything that it advertises.Well worth the money.

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Ideal for home offices or small businesses that send out a high volume of mail, the PS200 postal scale helps you determine the correct postage for any item weighing between 0 and 20 pounds. The scale is equipped with four optimally placed single-strain gauges and a temperature-compensated load cell. In layman's terms, this means the scale is precise to within 0.1 of an ounce, so you needn't worry about your mail being rejected because of insufficient postage. In addition, the weighing platform, which measures 5.5 by 5 inches and is made of fine-textured, high-impact ABS plastic, sports a fold-up top for weighing oversized items, such as large flat envelopes or mailing tubes.
Other conveniences include an easy-to-read seven-segment LCD display, a Tare function that lets you re-set the "zero" weight (great for weighing loose items in a container without counting the container itself), mechanical overload protection should you weigh an item that exceeds 10 pounds, and a five-minute auto-off function that preserves power. Plus, you can power the scale via either the included AC adapter or a separately sold 9-volt battery. The latter option is great for business professionals who travel frequently to trade shows and other on-the-go locations.
The PS200 scale, which features a warm-up time of one minute and a minimum weight of 0.1 ounce, is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.
What's in the Box
PS200 scale, AC adapter, user's manual.

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