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Every typed price is a chance for a mistake, and every mistake is money. Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - The total is calculated for you. - Customers see the weight and the price. - A POS-connected scale puts the sale straight into stock. Quick answer A price-computing scale weighs, multiplies by the price per kilo and prints or shows the total. A POS scale sends the weight to the till. [Photo: John Cameron / Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/JWEwaHqSAHU) Why this matters now ## Each week without records is a week of money you cannot trace. ### If you wait - Cash, stock and receipts that never agree - Queues because every price is typed - Mistakes you find out about at month end ### What you get - Scan and sell in seconds - Stock updates with every sale - An end-of-day report for each cashier [Syble 1D Laser Barcode](/products/syble-1d-laser-barcode-scanner-38726 "Syble 1D Laser Barcode Scanner")[SAM4S Sapphire-A60 Android POS](/products/sam4s-sapphire-a60-android-pos-terminal-10002583 "SAM4S Sapphire-A60 Android POS Terminal")[NT-8330 80mm Thermal Printer](/products/nt-8330-80mm-thermal-printer-10002335 "NT-8330 80mm Thermal Printer") [Get my free quote on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20read%20your%20guide%3A%20Price-Computing%20Scales%20for%20Butcheries%20and%20Groceries.%20I%20want%20a%20POS%20system%20sorted.%20Can%20you%20help%3F)Reply usually within 30 minutes. Free site survey in Nairobi and nearby counties. Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - The total is calculated for you. - Customers see the weight and the price. - A POS-connected scale puts the sale straight into stock. - Printed labels carry weight, price and date. ## Why it matters Selling by weight is where most mistakes happen. A good scale removes the arithmetic and the disputes. - The total is calculated for you. - Customers see the weight and the price. - A POS-connected scale puts the sale straight into stock. - Printed labels carry weight, price and date. ## What to check before you buy | Check | Why it matters | | --- | --- | | Capacity and step | Match the heaviest and finest weighing you do | | Price computing or POS scale | Standalone or sends data to the till | | Label printing | Prints weight labels for pre-packs | | Trade approval | Scales used to sell by weight must be verified by the Weights and Measures authority in Kenya | | Power | Rechargeable battery for power cuts | ## Available now at Qyvea These are real products from the Qyvea store with live prices. Delivery is across Kenya, free in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000. ## How to put it to a client Pitch the scale to butcheries, fruit and vegetable sellers and delis. Remind the client that scales used for trade must be verified in Kenya, and that we can advise on the process. **Tip**: Installers and resellers: ask us for a trade quote and we deliver the whole list to your site in one trip. ## Get a quote **When to call a professional**: Tell us your business and how many counters you run and we will quote the full setup, supplied, delivered and installed if you want it. Call [0113 301 244](tel:+254113301244) or [WhatsApp us](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20need%20help%20with%20price-computing%20scales). ## Frequently asked questions Do scales need to be verified? Yes, scales used for trade must be verified by the relevant authority in Kenya; check the current requirements. Can the scale connect to my POS? POS scales can; check the model and your software. Is a label-printing scale worth it? For pre-packed goods, yes. ## Why customers choose Qyvea **Genuine brands**: Manufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box. **One team, start to finish**: The people who advise you also install and support it. **Fast answers**: WhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi. **Easy to buy**: Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000. **Risk taken off you**: 7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations. **Customers say so**: Rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews. **Your next step takes one minute:** send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs. ## Related articles [Shopping Guides · Guide What Hardware Do I Need for a POS Till? 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