So.... I got this bad boy, hooked it to my engine hoist and started weighing everything. I even hung from it and it seems pretty accurate, had my weight correct. To be fair, if you are using this sort of thing for accurate weights and money in on the line, you are not using a $35 scale. That said, I use it all the time. I like the metal construction, seems sturdy and solid. It is very easy to use and very intuitive. I decided to weight my jet skis and this doesn't have the capacity, but their next one up does, so I bought that. It works just as well. Get one that matches your needs and you will be good to go!