Ada Cash Register to Offer Supplies Nationally

I wanted to pass along that Ada Cash Register has negociated some new pricing on cash register paper, cash register ribbons, barcode or shelf tag labels, receipt paper, and receipt/kitchen printer ribbons that beats just about every price that I have seen online.

Whether you need a small or large amount of supplies, as long as you are in the US, Ada Cash Register can provide you with the supplies that you need. 

I  realize that this sounds more like an ad but I wanted to make folks aware of a great source for quality cash register and point of sale supplies at very comptative prices.

You can reach Ada Cash Register at 208-407-2202.

Tabby from Samsung

So this is pretty cool - Samsung has released a basic point of sale system named Tabby. Tabby is designed to run on any device with a web browser (tablet, smartphone, laptop, or desktop).  Looks to be very basic but easy to learn and use.  Here are some more details and you can always contact Ada Cash Register at 208-407-2202 for more information as Tabby is only sold through Samsung Dealers.

Update 21.August.2014 - I am hoping to take a more in depth look at Tabby by the end of May when I will be visiting the main Samsung US distribution facility in Minneapolis, MN.

Paper, Ribbon and Label Supplies for Former DirectPOS Customers

Many businesses across Idaho as well as Montana, Eastern Oregon, and Eastern Washington relied on DirectPOS to provide receipt paper, printer ribbons, and barcode label supplies. Just a reminder that Ada Cash Register has taken over supplying these items as well as handling cash register sales, programing, and repairs.

Here is the contact information for Ada Cash Register:

Ada Cash Register
600 N. Maple Grove Road
Ste. P5
Boise, ID 83704
208-407-2202

Ada Cash Register also offers discounts for volume supply purchases. 

Review of Samsung Cash Registers

In addition to having worked with multiple tablet, computer, and smartphone point of sale systems over the years, I've also worked with traditional cash registers. While cash registers might be considered a dying breed, there are still valid reasons why some businesses can only consider cash registers as a viable option.

The two most common reasons are lack of internet connectivity and lack of sales volume.  A small business generating under $100,000 in annual gross sales is likely not able to afford even a $75/month tablet-based point of sale system.  Depending on the location of the business, I've found that reliable and secure high speed internet access is still not available in all areas.

My thoughts on the Samsung Sam4S line of cash registers:

The Good:

• Durable
• Wide range of models and prices to match any budget
• More advanced options like touch screens are easily available
• Use current technology like USB and SD cards
• Wide variety of options for more advanced functions

The OK:

• Still not a true point of sale system
• Can take some time to learn how to program depending on the model
• Can lose their programming if left unplugged for too long
• Future of cash registers
• Connecting the registers together can be somewhat complicated unless you have been trained by Samsung.

 The Not so Good:

• Can't really think of anything other than how EMV standards might effect those who use the cash registers with credit and debit card processing equipment attached to the cash register.

Summary:

I actually visited the US distribution center in Minneapolis a few months ago and was impressed with the solutions from Samsung.  Over the years I've been able to see  how the registers are programmed and installed.  Even as a tablet and smartphone systems become more popular, there still appears to be a small niche of businesses were only a cash register makes sense.

Are you in the US and in need of no cost retail point of sale advice? I'm happy to help and can be reached on my cell at 208-340-5632 (mountain time) or via email at kevinantosh@gmail.com.

New Location for Ada Cash Register

A quick note that Ada Cash Register is moving in to a new location over the next few days. Here is their address:

Ada Cash Register
600 N. Maple Grove Road
Ste. P5
Boise, ID 83704

Ada Cash Register will be the "goto" place for not just cash register sales, repairs, programming, and supplies, but also for general retail and restaurant point of sale supplies.  You can reach Ada Cash Register at 208-407-2202.

 Are you in the US and in need of no cost retail point of sale advice? I'm happy to help and can be reached on my cell at 208-340-5632 (mountain time) or via email at kevinantosh@gmail.com.

Ada Cash Register

As you know it can be tough to find a local company that sells, services, programs, and offers supplies for cash registers so I wanted to pass along some information about Ada Cash Register.

Ada Cash Register is based in Boise, ID and offers the Sam4S line of cash registers as well as being able to service and offer supplies for many different kinds of cash registers. Rick Bier is the owner and he has many years of cash register sales, service, and programming experience.

Ada Cash Register also offers paper and ribbon supplies for cash registers as well as for the common receipt printers used with computer based retail point of sale systems.

As DirectPOS in Boise, ID and Spokane, WA is no longer offering cash registers, cash register repair/programming, or cash register supplies, I would highly recommend getting in touch with Rick Bier at Ada Cash Register - he even rents cash registers for short term special events!

Rick can be reached at 208-407-2202 or rick (at) rbier (dot) us

You can also find him on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/adacashregister