The right hardware turns your Best Consignment Shop Software system into a fast, professional point-of-sale setup that’s easy for staff and customers alike. Barcode scanners, cash drawers, receipt printers, label printers, and solid Windows PCs all work together with our one-time-purchase Consignment Software to give you a complete POS solution—without the ongoing monthly fees that come with many cloud-based systems.
Consignment Software and Hardware Compatibility
Barcodes: Most barcode scanners and ink printers (bubblejet, inkjet, LaserJet, dot matrix) are compatible with Best Consignment Software.
Printables: Best Consignment Software prints consignment and buy-outright agreements, checks, reports, sales invoices (receipts), address labels, price labels and hang tags (with or without barcodes) - on 8.5 x 11 stock.
Receipts: Alternatively, receipts can be printed using thermal receipt printers and roll paper.
Price Labels and Tags: With the Diamond or Virtual editions of BCSS, labels and tags can be printed using thermal label printers and rolls of labels and tags.
Hardware Bundles: Consignment Software Packages include a scanner, cash drawer and receipt printer. Volume discounts apply. For example the Diamond Edition ($595), the drawer ($119), the receipt printer ($284) and the scanner ($99) total $1,097. The Diamond Package includes all four items for $999 - no shipping charge or sales tax (except TX)!
Refurbished: Used/refurbished equipment 'can work' but is not recommended. For help with all hardware purchased elsewhere, please contact the supplier, or for paid support call us at 800-710-6184 or send an email to consign@usa.com
Consignment Software and POS-X Equipment
POS-X manufactures POS equipment in the USA (Bellingham, WA). Their barcode scanners, cash drawers and receipt printers are compatible with Best Consignment Software. (They do not provide label printers.)
Shipping: POS-X equipment is delivered in 2-5 business days with 2-to-5-year warranties. There is no sales tax (except TX).
Consignment Software and Barcode Scanners
Today's barcode scanners are 1D (one dimensional) and 2D (two dimensional). The former reads standard barcodes while 2D reads 1D and QR codes. Either can be used with Best Consignment Software. With Diamond or Virtual, driver licenses can be scanned to populate a new-client record.
Consignment Software and Cash Drawers
Cash Drawer (Till) vs. Cash Register
A cash drawer is a secure compartment used to store currency. A cash register combines a cash drawer with additional functionality for processing sales and printing receipts.
The Best Consignment Software + a receipt printer and cash drawer can replace a cash register and perform all standard register functions including receipt printing.
Apex Pro Cash Drawer: Price: $133 (standard) or $183 (with direct PC connection). Connects to receipt printer and opens automatically when receipts print.
Consignment Software and Thermal Receipt Printers
The ION Thermal 2 Receipt Printer (5 x 6 x 6, $284) is a 'silent' jam-free thermal printer which prints 1 or more copies of 1-ply RECEIPTS (not price labels). Font size and density can be changed. Messages and logos can be printed.
Is a Receipt Printer Necessary? Because most consignment stores have a "No Return" policy, many owners choice to save the $284 cost by using the built-in BCSS invoice printed to a laser printer for the occasional customer request.
Thermal Label Printers
BCSS prints 2" to 4"-wide horizontal thermal labels (adhesive labels and non-adhesive hang tags) using the TSC DA210 series.
BCSS System Requirements
- Processor: 2 GHz or faster (3.0 GHz suggested)
- RAM: 4 GB (8-16 GB for larger stores)
- Disc Space: 16 GB 32 bit; 20 GB 64 bit
