Review of Salter Luggage Scale
Salter Housewares is consistently one of the top-selling and most trusted brands of scales in the UK. In a review of Salter Luggage Scale 9500, a satisfied customer says it provides peace of mind before the “dreaded Baggage Drop” weigh in at the airport. Another user gleefully proclaims it “an excellent little gadget.” The 9500, with its uniquely shaped ergonomic handle, is easier to lift and manage than many other hand-held scales. The traveller simply attaches the scale’s strap around the luggage handle, lifts the bag off the ground and holds it steady for 2-3 seconds until the weight is registered on an LCD readout.
A review of Salter Luggage Scale 9500 tools reveals this small, lightweight unit can display weight in 100g increments up to 40kg with an accuracy of +/- 100g. The 9500 comes with one CR2032 long-life lithium battery and a five-year guarantee. The user has the option for the weight to be displayed in kg or lbs which is especially important for international travel to the US which gives weight restrictions only in lbs. Holiday travellers are likely to return home with additional items. The compact and very portable Salter 9500 fits easily into luggage so bags can be checked for weight prior to the return flight.
When a traveller does a review of Salter Luggage Scale value, the £19.99 retail cost of the 9500 is easily offset by the value of avoiding fees for excess baggage, which can range from £7.50 per kg to £30 per kg on longer flights. The scale will pay for itself with just one use. This is in addition to the immeasurable benefits of avoiding the frustration and embarrassment of discovering at the airport check-in that one’s luggage is too heavy, and the stress of having to unpack, shed weight and repack while surrounded by other harried travellers and impatient airline personnel.
Here is a brief review of Salter Luggage Scale 9500 weighing procedures. Start by attaching the strap on the scale to the handle of your case. With the ergonomic scale handle, gently lift the bag off the ground and hold it steady for 2-3 seconds. The scale will beep indicating that it has recorded the weight. Then gently put the luggage down and check the read out on the scale. Make any necessary adjustments, such as adding items that were too heavy for a companion’s luggage to yours, and repeat the process until the luggage is in compliance with your airline’s restrictions.
