When you're setting up a checkout counter for a cash handling mailroom or a small shop, the first fork in the road is whether to buy a complete electronic cash register or a standalone drawer that works with your existing POS. The Royal Alpha 601SC and the Uimoso Cash Drawer sit on opposite sides of that choice, and the right pick depends on what you already own and how much hands-on setup you want.
Quick verdict
Choose the Royal Alpha 601SC if you want a used all-in-one register with a working receipt printer and keyed lock. Choose the Uimoso Cash Drawer if you'd rather have a new, steel drawer with flexible compartments to pair with your own printer or POS system.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Price Bar | Condition | What stands out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Alpha 601SC POS Cash Register | USD 99.97 | Used | Full register with working printer and cash drawer | |
| Uimoso Cash Drawer 13" Register POS System | USD 36.69 | New | Standalone drawer with 4 bill trays, 5 coin trays, and a cheque slot |
The two are priced roughly $63 apart, which tells you a lot about their different jobs. The Royal is a complete electronic register; the Uimoso is a component to add to a system you already have.
Where each wins
- Royal Alpha 601SC wins if you need a checkout station that works on its own. It has the printer, main display, keyed lock, and cash drawer all together.
- Uimoso wins for new hardware, lower price, and organization. The steel drawer gives you dedicated trays for bills, coins, and cheques, and it opens three ways.
Product notes
Royal Alpha 601SC POS Cash Register
This used Royal Alpha 601SC is a full electronic cash register that has been power-on tested and is described as fully functional. The receipt printer feeds and prints, the cash drawer opens and closes smoothly, and the operator and manager keys are included. All main functions reportedly work, and the main display is operational. The one clear limitation is the customer-facing display: it is not working, likely due to a ribbon cable issue, so you'll be reading totals from the main display only. Keep in mind this is used hardware, so expect normal signs of wear. If you want a register that can run a small checkout lane without needing to source extra components, this is the choice.
Uimoso Cash Drawer 13" Register POS System
This new Uimoso drawer is built from heavy-duty SPCC steel and is designed for small businesses that already have a receipt printer or POS system. It offers 4 removable bill trays, 5 coin trays, and a cheque slot, so you can sort multiple currencies and set aside cheques or large bills without opening the drawer. The three unlocking options are especially convenient: connect it to a receipt printer, use the key, or pull the emergency lever. The tradeoff is that this is just the drawer. There is no register, printer, or display included, so you'll need to bring your own checkout brains. If you're replacing an old drawer or building a new counter, this is a compact, flexible foundation.
Final choice by use case
- Go with the Royal Alpha 601SC when you need a complete register with printing and keyed locking right out of the box, and you're comfortable with used gear.
- Go with the Uimoso Cash Drawer when you already have a POS setup, you want new hardware, or you need organized cash and cheque storage at a lower price.
