If your cash handling mailroom needs are a secure spot to drop bills and coins, the Royal Alpha 601SC POS Cash Register's extra functions might be more than you need. If you run a fixed counter where every sale needs to be handled electronically, the Office Depot Locking Cover Cash Tray won't be enough. At $32.80 vs $99.97, the choice comes down to how much checkout automation you actually want.
Quick Verdict
If your cash routine is simple-collect bills, lock them away, carry the tray at close-start with the Office Depot tray. If you need a full register workflow at a fixed checkout, the Royal Alpha 601SC is the more capable piece of equipment.
At a Glance
| Feature | Office Depot Locking Cover Cash Tray | Royal Alpha 601SC POS Cash Register |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $32.80 | $99.97 |
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| Condition | New in box | Used, tested working |
| Core job | Lockable cash tray | Electronic register with receipt printer and cash drawer |
| Locking | Locking cover | Keyed lock system |
| Receipt printer | No | Thermal |
| Cash drawer | No | Included |
Where Each Product Wins
The Office Depot tray wins on portability and simplicity. It slips onto a service cart or under a counter when you need to secure cash without standing up a full register station.
The Royal Alpha wins when you need register-style control. It gives a fixed counter the core checkout functions, but the main limitation is the non-working customer display.
Product Notes
Office Depot Locking Cover Cash Tray 2.25" x 15 7/8 x 11.25" New In Box
This metal tray gives you a straightforward place to keep bills, coins, and small valuables during a shift. The tray can be secured when you step away, and the compact 2.25" x 15 7/8 x 11.25" footprint fits on a service cart or behind a counter without dominating the space. Since it arrives new in the box, you can put it to work immediately-no setup beyond unpacking. Choose it if you want a simple cash drop for retail, service, or event use, and your operation doesn't need the extra machinery of a register. The trade-off: this is a tray, not a register, so transaction records and electronic totals are on you.
Royal Alpha 601SC POS Cash Register w/Keys, Printer & Cash Drawer Tested Working
The Royal Alpha 601SC is a full electronic register for a fixed checkout station. It comes with keys, a thermal receipt printer, and a cash drawer, and the unit is tested working: the main display, buttons, printer feed, and drawer open/close are all functional. That makes it a more complete transaction hub if you want records, receipts, and secure drawer access in one unit. The key limitation is the customer-facing display, which is not working due to a likely ribbon issue; the main display still operates, but shoppers won't see a second screen. It is also a used wired unit with normal cosmetic wear, so expect a practical tool rather than a brand-new register.
Final Choice by Use Case
Use the Office Depot Locking Cover Cash Tray for a pop-up shop, food truck, service counter, or any cash handling mailroom area where you need to lock up and move on. Use the Royal Alpha 601SC POS Cash Register for a fixed register station where the full cashier workflow matters.
