I kind of expected a little more. The product description mentions that you can put the luggage down and still be able to read the weight but that is not true with the model I received.

I don't know if it's broken or there's a secret clip somewhere (instructions are poor) but the fact is, as soon as you touch the ground with whatever it is you're weighting, measurement is gone.

If you have a big suitcase, it's a little complicated to hold it and bend to look at the dial. Measurement needles trembles a little, so it will give you a pretty good idea of how much weight you have but will not be precise. If you need absolute precision, go with a better, maybe digital model.