Cash Registers have come a long way in the last couple years, now they come with a credit card terminal

 

Cash Registers do more than ever before

Over the last decade Cash Registers have really grown to include great features that you should have in your store. Not only do the have important features, cash register are so much more affordable than a cloud based POS system. Today even simple cash registers can connect to a credit card terminal at very low prices. It used to be only the big companies could afford that. Well todays cash registers are so easy to use and low priced that you can't afford not to. 

Why you should you chose a cash register over a POS system

You should really examine your needs before you pull the trigger on a POS system. There are instances where a POS system maybe a better fit but you would be surprised how many times a register would have worked and for a lot less money. Ask yourself are you really going to keep inventory? Be honest, are you really going to count, issue purchase orders, receive purchase orders, enter new cost etc? Yes, many business do that but most mom and pop places don't. If that is the case a cash register might be a better fit. Also think about the traps of a POS system to make sure you know the real cost. Most modern POS systems are sold by subscription, you can't buy it. Most POS systems require you to process with a specific credit card company. So let's add that up so you know what you are getting into. Let's look at the Clover POS system that is really popular. Right now Clover for a counter service restaurant has a subscription fee of $59.00 a month (that is software only). So assume a good life of a POS system is 7 years you would have paid $4956.00 for the software subscription alone and you own nothing. Now how about the credit card fees, with Clover you must process with Fiserv so you are eliminating all the other vendors that you could bargain with. Those are just a few examples of why you might want a cash register over a POS. Give us a call today at 800-863-2274 or click here to find a good cash register. 

Free Cash Register Program with Merchant Services

We have all heard there is no such thing as a free lunch right? We are not talking about lunch here we are giving away cash registers for free!

Chances are in your business you are going to take credit cards, which means you have to sign up for merchant services. Why not use a merchant services from Sterling Payment Technologies and get something back. Other merchant services just take and nickel and dime you to death. When you select a cash register from NBS or The Cash Register Guys and use Sterling you can select from our line up of great SAM4s cash registers, some of which are prices at $0.00 and you can even get the popular SAM4s SPS-530R for $349.00 (plus shipping)

You will get a great cash register, great service and support from Sterling with your merchant services. These register will directly accept swiped credit cards, EMV credit cards, EBT cards and pin based Debit all through the cash register!

We have been replacing quite a few cloud based POS systems with cash registers lately for several different reasons. The number one reason is because often Cloud Based POS is slow or in some cases unresponsive because of slow or intermittent internet connections. Second when you add up the cost of the Cloud based POS you often find a cash register is much more cost effective. The average Cloud Based POS is $80.00 per month plus you are required to do your merchant services with that company as well. Do you really think that when you are trapped into using their merchant services you are getting the best possible rate for credit card processing?

Cash registers are often faster with a much lower cost of ownership. Operating with a cash register also give you the ability to have the freedom of choice of credit card merchant providers as well, no longer will you be paying every month to trap yourself with high processing fees.

We would be happy to tell you how a cash register will work for your business call us at 800-863-2274 or go to SAM4s cash registers online 

The SAM4s SPS-2000 is a poweful restaurant POS system

SAM4s SPS-2000 POS terminal

At first glance the SAM4s SPS-2000 looks like a computer POS system. Well it is a POS system, however it is not a computer. The SPS-2000 is a touch screen cash register. This system is very powerful and works in all types of restaurants. My company has installed the SPS-2000 in all types of restaurants like table service, fast food, pizza, cafeteria, bars and more.

One of the things owners of the SPS-2000 enjoy is the durability of it. There is no hard drive, no OS, no Viruses, no surfing on the web or game playing on it. The total cost of ownership I think is far less then comparable computer POS system.

You can also expand the features of the SPS-2000 by adding credit card interface with a Datacap Twin Tran, Gift card interface, kitchen printers, kitchen video, Text Inserters and more.

For more information call us at 1-800-863-2274

Rental cash registers

The cash register guys will rent you a registers short term or long term for special events, sales, annual events etc. They have several models available to suit most types of sales. They can even provide options like credit card interface, bar code scanners, kitchen printers and more. Custom programming is available. Just call 1-800-863-2274 for more information about rental cash registers

SAM4s SPS-520 andSPS-530 programming

We can help you program and use your SAM4s SPS-520 or SPS-530 to it's fullest potential. We sell and support the SPS-500 series all over North America.

We specialize in credit card payment interface using the Datacap Twin Tran and can help you integrate one or re-load one. We have several experts on this cash register on staff so if you need help give us a call at 1-800-863-2274 and we can tell you if we can help and what the cost would be.

Great cash registers for C-Stores

The SAM4s line of cash registers are great for C-Stores with their ability to scan bar codes, capacity for UPCs and optional features like credit card interface and more.

SAM4s has quite a few register models suited for convenience stores that range in price from $300.00 to $1149.00 and none of the require a PC. The total cost of ownership for a cash register based system is so much less than a PC based system.

If you need help selecting a SAM4s cash register for your store please call us at 1-800-863-2274

The SAM4s ER-5215M is a great entry level cash register

The SAM4s ER-5215M is a great entry level cash register that would work well for lots of different types of stores. I have installed these machines in restaurants, bars, gas stations, gift shops and much more. This register even has optional integrated credit card interface which really makes it a complete system. Very durable and simple to use make it a good cash register for convenience stores.

If you are not sure or if you need a bigger cash register with more functions give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

Great cash registers for coffee stands

SAM4s cash registers are the best cash registers for coffee shops and espresso stands for many different reasons. They have many models to select from, they have many options like credit card and gift card interfaces.

One of the most compelling reasons to buy a cash register over a POS system is the total cost of ownership. Why buy a tablet POS system that you have to pay a monthly fee for or be locked into an expensive merchant services account when you can buy a high end durable cash register that will last for years. I think a good life span for a cash register is 5 to 7 years and often much longer. That give you a great return on investment.

If you need help selecting a cash register for your coffee stand please give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

The best replacment for the Sharp ER-A520 is the SAM4s ER-945

 

 

 

The Sharp ER-A520 cash register is no longer available. As you may know Sharp is getting out of the commercial cash register business in the USA. If you are looking for a cash register like the ER-A520 I recommend the SAM4s ER-945 register pictured above with the optional expanded keyboard.

The ER-945 has a receipt and journal printer, 21 buttons, 5 bill 5 coin cash drawer with media slots, optional credit card interface, optional gift card interface, optional bar code scanner and much more.

To help figure out if this is a good machine for you call us at 1-800-863-2274

Help programming the SAM4s SPS-500 series cash registers

The SAM4s SPS-530F is one of the most advanced cash registers ever made. It features a touch screen and a traditional restaurant style keyboard. This cash register works very well in many types of restaurants such as table service, counter service, bars, cafeterias and more.

The programming of the SAM4s SPS-530F can be done by the end user in many cases. The seven inch touch screen makes programming easier than ever as much of it is menu driven. Should you reach parts of the programming you need help with our company has quite a few experts on this register to help you out. We charge for our technical support, however you will save time as the experts will know what to do and quickly in most cases.

The SAM4s SPS-530F interfaces with credit card very well using the Datacap Twin Tran or another Datacap product. We can help program the merchant services into your cash register and more.

Give us a call at 1-800-863-2274 if you need help programming your register or buying one.

Best liquor store cash register

SAM4s SPS-520R

 

The SAM4s SPS-520R and the SPS-530R are two of the best liquor store cash registers on the market. They are affordable and powerful. The MSRP is Starts at $1049.00 and the options like the card reader and memory expansion are very affordable.

 

With optional memory these cash registers can accommodate 60K UPC's more than enough for a liquor store and a smoke shop combined. An office computer is not required with these registers however can be added if so desired.

 

To round out the perfect system you can add integrated credit card interface with the Datacap twin Tran or IPtran device. Adding interfaced payments keeps your transactions secure and fast.

 

If you have more questions about the SAM4s SPS-500 series cash registers please contact us at 1-800-863-2274

Rrprogramming the Datacap Twin Tran cash register credit card interface

Datacap Twin Tran

The Datacap Twin Tran is a mystery to most credit card companies and users for that matter. They are the middle ware between a cash register and merchant services. The Datacap is used by SAM4s cash registers, Casio Cash Registers and many of the commercial grade Sharp cash registers.

If you bought a store with an existing cash register with a Datacap device attached we can help you reprogram it for your merchant services.

The first step is to call us with the serial number so we can determine the age and version to rule out if an upgrade is needed or not.

There are several Datacap devices available depending on you needs.

• The Datacap Dial Tran
• The Datacap IP Tran
• The Datacap Twin Tran

Then they all have several options to chose from

• Single lane or multi lane
• With or without Gift Card Support
• With or without MSR

To find out which you need call us at 1-800-863-2274 and we will help select the right model for your business.

Programming SAM4s cash registers

Do you have a SAM4s cash register that you need help programming the sales tax or a department? We can help with that over the phone. We have reasonable service rates and can help you over the phone. We help with the following list of registers and even more

• ER-180
• ER-180T
• ER-265
• ER-285M
• ER-290
• ER-350
• ER-350-II
• ER-380
• ER-390
• SPS-320
• SPS-340
• SPS-345
• SPS-520F
• SPS-520R
• SPS-530F
• SPS-530R
• ER-650
• ER-650R
• ER-920
• ER-925
• ER-940
• ER-945
• SPS-1000
• SPS-2000
• ER-4915
• ER-4940
• ER-5100
• ER-5200
• ER-5200M
• ER-5240M
• ER-6500
• ER-6540
• SER-7000
• SER-7040

We can also help with integrated credit card with the Datacap Twin Tran, kitchen printer interfaces, kitchen video, PC interface and much more

So if you need help with your cash register give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

SAM4s ER-650 replacment

SAM4s SPS-300 series cash registers

The SAM4s ER-650 was a great cash register. It was one of the best selling cash registers SAM4s ever made. It has been replaced with the SAM4s SPS-300 series which consist of 3 models. The SPS-320, SPS-340, and SPS-345

One of the huge improvements to the 650 in the 300 series is the fact they added an SD card port, added models with receipts only, receipt and journal, flat keyboards for restaurants and a raised key version for retail stores.

Like the ER-650 the 300 series can be integrated with credit card payments with the use of a Datacap Twin Tran, also PC interface and kitchen printer interface.


If you have a ER-650 with data in it and want to transfer directly to the 300 series you can't do that. However with software for both machines you can salvage some of the data. If you need help selecting the right machine give us a call at 1-800-863-2274



Programming your SAM4s cash register

SAM4s makes the best cash registers on the market in the US and Canada. Not only do we sell all the models made by SAM4s we can support and program yours if you already have one. In some of the advanced models we can even email files to you to update your register. Some of the programming choices we offer are

• Programming tax on the SAM4s cash register
• Keyboard Templates for SAM4s cash registers
• Credit card interface for SAM4s registers
• menu item programming
• Add a bar code scanner

So if you want to see if we can help you program your SAM4s cash register call us at 1-800-863-2274

Cash registers versus Tablet Point of Sale systems

We have seen a large increase in the number of Tablet POS systems on the market. That is not a bad thing, however whenever you see a boom it is surely to be followed by a bust. I think there is currently too many Tablet systems on the market for all of them to make it long term.

With Tablet POS systems there are several different business models for the end-user to choose from. The first is the monthly subscription based model where you pay $30.00 to $100.00 a month every month for a cloud based system. The next options is the free tablet POS system where you have to use a certain credit card provider in order to get the system for free. You have to ask yourself is anything really free? The third and best option is to buy the system out right. Many Tablet POS systems will not sell you a system, they will only let you make payments or force you into a credit card company. So if you use your system for five to seven years like most you could pay a heck of a lot more for that type of system.

I think cash registers might still be a better choice for most people. Easy to use, durable and cost effective. Cash registers have a lot to offer that did not exist before. You will find they now have credit card interfaces, gift card interfaces and more to offer.

To help wade through all these choices give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

Select the right cash register for your business

Often we receive phone calls from people that are having a hard time figuring out their cash register they bought elsewhere because they did not consult with a cash register company before buying one. We have seen people buy registers too small for what they are doing or too big for the volume a store is doing.

Often people just make assumptions that all cash registers can do all things. Many people think cash registers can interface directly with standalone credit card machines, or that they can be polled over the internet.

So don't buy your cash register at a big box store where you won't be able to get support when you need it, call a cash register company for help selecting the right machine at 1-800-863-2274

Great cash register for fireworks stand

The SAM4s ER-285M is a great cash register for firework stand especially when you pair it with an Mbox credit card interface. The ER-285M can be equipped with a bar code scanner as well as the credit card interface. This will allow you to pre-program all of your fireworks into the cash register for speed and accuracy. Combine that with the Mbox credit card interface which is wireless and supports multiple cash registers. When you attach the Mbox you make transactions even faster and with fewer or no errors.

If you have questions about this solution please give us a call 1-800-863-2274

SAM4s Cash Register Dealer for the United States

We have been providing SAM4s cash registers all over the US and Canada for a number of years. We have been in the cash register business since 1972 and we know what we are doing with cash registers. We offer high end services like cash register credit card interface, programming and polling software from PC Poll and more.

You don't need to put up from buying from a local dealer that sells one or two registers a year, bring your business to us and we can provide support for your SAM4s cash register system regardless of where you bought it. Of course we charge for our services but that is why we have the best support staff around.

For help selecting a SAM4s cash register of to purchase support for your existing SAM4s cash register call us at 1-800-863-2274