Timemore Coffee Scales via AliExpress

DilD

I usually avoid the likes of AliExpress for electrical goods etc. but I've read that the Timemore scales here is the genuine brand, which could make sense as it is a chinese company in the first place. My question is has anyone on here bought the scales from there and know if it is legit or not?

Thanks

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000262212881.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.34a03c00VjCiqy&mp=1

DilD

Mods can delete this, Timemore responded very quickly! FYI for anyone wondering, they are genuine Timemore products.

Klopp

I just replaced a scales i had for years i picked up in Tesco i was using for my coffee and bought this on Amazon Digital Coffee Scale

DilD

Klopp wrote: »

I just replaced a scales i had for years i picked up in Tesco i was using for my coffee and bought this on Amazon Digital Coffee Scale

Not bad, how's the accuracy on it. CUrently using a cheap scales I picked up in TK Maxx, wildly inaccurate, if you take the beans on and off you get a different reading each time

Klopp

DilD wrote: »

Not bad, how's the accuracy on it. CUrently using a cheap scales I picked up in TK Maxx, wildly inaccurate, if you take the beans on and off you get a different reading each time

The newer scales is more accurate i think, there was 0.5g in difference between the two Scales, that might seem small but i noticed a difference using the same amount of beans with the Coffee Exaction time and the pressure Gage from my Sage Barista. I am only sorry i didn't get one sooner.

DilD

Klopp wrote: »

The newer scales is more accurate i think, there was 0.5g in difference between the two Scales, that might seem small but i noticed a difference using the same amount of beans with the Coffee Exaction time and the pressure Gage from my Sage Barista. I am only sorry i didn't get one sooner.

Ya I'm looking for something as accurate as possible, trying to get a V60 recipe as consistent as possible and my current scales just isn't making that happen!

Klopp

DilD wrote: »

Ya I'm looking for something as accurate as possible, trying to get a V60 recipe as consistent as possible and my current scales just isn't making that happen!

I would definitely recommend buying one and to everyone else who also be looking.

Mr Magnolia

That's not cheap. Bought small digital scales from eBay or Amazon for less than a tenner that reads and displays to two decimal places. Grand job.

DilD

Mr Magnolia wrote: »

That's not cheap. Bought small digital scales from eBay or Amazon for less than a tenner that reads and displays to two decimal places. Grand job.

True it's more expensive than most traditional scales, but when comparing to other coffee dedicated scales on the market it is a lot cheaper than some competitors, Acaia for example can run up to €300, which is obviously insane unless you are in the industry!

Mr Magnolia

Even then, that's a totally unnecessary spend. For a clinical laboratory perhaps but for weighing coffee....

raytaxi

I got this scale recently from amazon
Digital Coffee Scale with Timer, Electronic Hand Drip Coffee Scales with Silicone Removable Cover, Kitchen Food Weight Scale Multifunctional Pro Scale
Sold by: BUCANIM Official Store
Seems quite good, usb charging as well.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08BCSGH5W?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details

DilD

Just ordered the Timemore, was back and forth with it but found another on ALi Express that is a legit Timemore dealer and only €40 if anyone else was looking for one! Now comes the long wait for delivery ��