Setting up a checkout area in a cash handling mailroom usually comes down to a single question: do you buy the cash drawer alone and attach it to gear you already own, or do you bring in a complete electronic cash register that includes the printer and drawer in one unit? The two options here represent that fork. The Uimoso 16" Cash Drawer is a new, standalone drawer priced at $45.59, while the Royal Alpha 601SC POS Cash Register is a used, tested-working register with keys, thermal printer, and cash drawer at $99.97. Understanding what each gives you matters more than the price gap.
Quick verdict
If you already have a receipt printer or POS system and simply need a secure place for bills and coins, the Uimoso drawer is the straightforward, lower-priced choice. If you want a functioning register that can print receipts, lock up cash, and open its drawer without adding separate hardware, the Royal Alpha 601SC does more out of the box, even with its customer display not working.
Price and feature comparison
| Uimoso 16" Cash Drawer | Royal Alpha 601SC POS Cash Register | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $45.59 | $99.97 |
| Condition | New | Used |
| Cash handling | 5 bill trays, 8 coin trays, 1 cheque slot | Adjustable tray, lockable drawer |
| Opening methods | Receipt printer trigger, key, emergency lever | Keyed lock plus register-controlled drawer |
| Extras | 3 unlocking modes, RJ11/RJ12 | Keys, thermal printer, working main display |
Where the Uimoso wins
It costs $45.59, comes as new hardware, and gives you a compact 16-inch drawer with dedicated slots for five bill denominations and eight coin types, plus a cheque slot. The three unlocking modes let you trigger it through a receipt printer, use the key, or open with the emergency lever. If you're replacing an old drawer or building a checkout station around existing equipment, this is the practical add-on.
Where the Royal Alpha wins
For $99.97, you get a complete electronic register that was power-on tested and verified working: the main display, receipt printer, buttons, keys, and cash drawer all function. The drawer is lockable and has an adjustable tray, and a thermal printer is built in. If you want one unit that can print receipts and store cash without piecing components together, the Royal Alpha is the stronger all-in-one solution.
Product notes
Uimoso 16" Cash Drawer for POS Systems
At $45.59, this new drawer is the less expensive way to add cash storage to a checkout counter. It is built from SPCC steel panels and ABS compartments, and it includes five detachable bill trays and eight coin trays, plus a dedicated slot for checks, large bills, or receipts. The three unlocking modes are the main draw: connect it to a receipt printer over RJ11/RJ12, use the key lock, or open the emergency lever. This makes it a strong fit for grocery and dining setups that already have a printer or POS terminal. The trade-off is scope: it is a drawer only, so you'll pair it with separate equipment to print receipts. It expects to be connected to a receipt printer; otherwise the key and emergency lever still open it.
Royal Alpha 601SC POS Cash Register w/Keys, Printer & Cash Drawer
This machine bundles the register, receipt printer, and cash drawer into one tested-working package for $99.97. The main display works, the thermal printer feeds and prints, and the cash drawer opens and closes smoothly. Operator and manager keys are included, and all buttons have been checked. For a small retail counter that needs receipts and cash storage without compatibility guesswork, this is the more complete solution. The clear limitation is the customer-facing display, which is not working and is likely a ribbon cable issue. That means customers won't see their total unless you rely on the main display or your own signage. It's also used hardware, so expect normal signs of wear from previous operation. If the broken customer display doesn't matter to your workflow, the core register duties are still covered.
Final choice by use case
For a new drawer under existing POS gear: Choose the Uimoso 16-inch Cash Drawer. It's new, costs $45.59, and handles bills and coins with its five bill trays and eight coin trays, while the three unlocking modes keep it flexible.
For an all-in-one register on a smaller budget: Choose the Royal Alpha 601SC. It's $99.97 and delivers a working printer, drawer, and main display in one unit, even though the customer-facing display is not functional.
