Cash handling in a mailroom is a small-scale logistics problem. You need somewhere for bills and coins to live during a shift, a way to keep that cash secure, and a practical route for moving it between a register and a back office. The four options here take two different paths: two are POS cash drawers sized for a counter, one is a lockable tray for moving cash, and one is a start-up guide for anyone building a mail-order business before buying hardware. Prices range from $17.99 to $69.99, so the right choice depends on whether your bottleneck is a plan or a place to put paper money.
Quick take
If you need a drawer for a small checkout spot, the Uimoso drawer is a strong fit. If you want a larger, heavier all-metal drawer, the GoldBrush model is the roomier choice. The Office Depot tray rounds out the group, and R. E. Neuman's guide covers the business start-up side.
Price comparison
| Option | Listed price | Price bar | What stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAIL ORDER Cash Flow "Start up System" book | $17.99 | A direct-marketing guide, not a drawer | |
| Uimoso Cash Drawer 13" Register POS System 3 Unlocking Ways RJ11/RJ12 Square | $36.69 | Compact steel drawer with multiple opening methods | |
| Cash Drawer 16" Cash Register POS System 5 Bill 5 Coin 3 Unlocking Ways | $69.99 | 16-inch drawer with extra bill capacity | |
| Office Depot Locking Cash Tray | $62.99 | Tray with a locking cover |
Decision matrix
- Choose the Uimoso drawer when counter space is tight but you still want a POS drawer that can open from a receipt printer, a key, or an emergency lever.
- Choose the GoldBrush drawer when you need a heavy-duty drawer with room for more bill denominations and a black matte finish.
- Choose the Office Depot tray when your priority is a self-contained cash holder rather than a full drawer.
- Choose R. E. Neuman's start-up guide when you are new to mail-order selling and want a step-by-step business system before you invest in hardware.
Product notes
MAIL ORDER Cash Flow "Start up System" book
R. E. Neuman's book is the only option here that does not hold physical cash, and that is also its particular strength. It walks through a direct-marketing and mail-order approach for building revenue, with a business-and-economics framework that is useful when you are starting from a blank page. The text is in English and the book is brand new, organized around a turnkey start-up system, so you can follow a sequence instead of inventing one. The limitation is straightforward: no bills, no coins, no drawer. If your mailroom already has storage and you only need a business method, this guide fits. If your problem is literally where to put the cash, this book will not be the answer.
Uimoso Cash Drawer 13" Register POS System 3 Unlocking Ways RJ11/RJ12 Square
The Uimoso square black drawer is designed for a counter where space matters. It measures 13.2 by 14.5 by 3.15 inches, making it the smaller of the two POS drawers, and its interior is split into 4 removable bill trays, 5 coin trays, and a cheque slot. Those trays handle a day's mixed cash without piling everything in one compartment. Opening options include a receipt-printer connection, a key, and an emergency lever, so staff are not locked out when the power changes. The trade-off is the 13-inch footprint: you get four bill trays instead of the five found on the larger drawer. If your operation needs five bill categories from day one, the bigger model is worth the extra space.
Cash Drawer 16" Cash Register POS System 5 Bill 5 Coin 3 Unlocking Ways
The GoldBrush 16-inch drawer is the larger of the two POS drawers and gives you one more bill tray than the 13-inch model. It provides 5 bill trays, 5 coin trays, and a cheque slot, so each denomination has a dedicated spot. The all-metal body and black matte finish add a more substantial feel, and the finish is designed to resist smudges and fingerprints. It also includes a lock and key, and the title lists three unlocking ways, so it works with a normal POS workflow. The trade-off is its footprint: at 16 inches, it takes up more counter width than the smaller drawer here. If your station has the room and you want the extra bill capacity, this drawer is the fuller setup.
Office Depot Locking Cash Tray
The Office Depot tray is the focused choice for cash that moves. A locking cover protects bills and coins during transport, and the high-impact body is meant to survive regular trips between the mailroom and the back office. The inside is set up with organized compartments for bills and coins, so you can grab a till, move it somewhere secure, and know the contents are not loose. The limitation is its role: it is a locking tray rather than a full POS drawer. If your register workflow depends on a drawer that opens from a printer or an emergency lever, the Uimoso or GoldBrush drawers are built for that. This tray is the answer when portability and a locked cover matter more than drawer automation.
Final recommendation by use case
Let the use case decide. A small register counter points to the Uimoso drawer. A higher-volume station points to the GoldBrush drawer. A mailroom that needs a secure, standalone cash container points to the Office Depot tray. A brand-new seller who needs a revenue plan points to the R. E. Neuman guide. Match the job, and cash handling becomes simpler.
