Category Archives: NTEP Legal for Trade

What are the 5 Most Important Features to Look for When Buying Price Computing Scales?

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Scale Man

We always talk about legal for trade produce scales on this website. So today we’re going to boil it down to the top five things to look for when buying price computing scales for your local produce stand. #1 Accuracy … Continue reading →

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Five Reasons it’s Important to Use a Legal for Trade Scale When Selling Produce to Customers

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Scale Man

Today we’re going to list (5) reasons why it’s important to use a legal for trade scale when selling produce to customers. In most states, you’re required to do so. But, it really just makes good sense. So, when you … Continue reading →

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Brecknell offers New PC3060 Scale

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Scale Man

The Brecknell PC3060 Price Computing Scale is NTEP approved, Class III and ideal for the small Candy Store selling fudge or perhaps the strawberry farmer selling at the local Farmers Market, or maybe the small rural Grocery Store. By combining … Continue reading →

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Rice Lake RS130 has a New Look and New Capacities and Features

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Scale Man

For many years customers have used the Rice Lake RS-130 retail price computing scale. The scale featured brand name quality along with a few unique features which set it apart from the other scales that are included in this market. … Continue reading →

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Torrey LPC-40L Review

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Scale Man

In the entry for today, we wanted to provide you with some insight into the Torrey LPC-40L price computing scale. The scale does price computing functions and is NTEP approved, legal for trade. Now in full disclosure we heavily promoted … Continue reading →

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Time To Get Your Market Scale Out and Make Sure It’s Working

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Scale Man

This month is a wonderful time to take out your old faithful digital scale and give it a good work out. Plug it in and make sure it powers up and charges if it has a battery. It might even be … Continue reading →

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Selling Fruits and Vegetables To Customers By Weight

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Scale Man

When you sell your fresh produce at the market or the produce stand you have several choices. You can sell your items pre packed in a bucket or container for a fixed price or you can sell your items by … Continue reading →

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More Farmers Market Rules and Regulations To Read About

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Scale Man

Most of the information posted below is pretty standard but we thought it would be nice to bring it to our readers attention just in case. Especially, those of you up in Maine. You can see the entire brochure by clicking … Continue reading →

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What is the Best Way to Sell Fruits and Vegetables at the Farmers Market?

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Scale Man

Is there anyone out there who doesn’t get excited just thinking about sampling all the fresh fruits, vegetables, tasty ready-to-eat foods, crafts, and more at your local farmers market?  The majority of Markets are open during this time of the year. Have you … Continue reading →

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Class III Certified Scales At The Farmers Market Are Recommended

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Scale Man

At most farmers markets around the United States, state inspectors use calibrated weight kits to validate and certify digital scales for commercial transactions. Laws and regulations can vary from state to state but generally it is a good idea to purchase a scale … Continue reading →

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