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I agree that digital scales are more likely to be inaccurate and/or prone to breakage. There are several things that affect them. In no particular order - wifi, radio or other electronic signals, the batteries running low (for models that use them). They are more sensitive to damage or rough handling (strain gauge), air currents and temperature changes. While any scale needs to be handled carefully, I would argue that digital scales are more easily damaged by bumps and taps.

I have owned a Redding, Ohaus, Lee Safety and a few other mechanical scales. None was less accurate than the others. There is less to go wrong with a mechanical scale. My Ohaus and Lee Safety Scale are neck and neck. That upsets some people, but in the end, they are both mechanical scales - with fewer problems than the electronic ones.

The Jennings scale was a disappointment. My oldest grandson has it now.