Retail POS (No, That kind of POS!)

[FastEddy]

If anyone out there has any experience with retail POS software, I would like to know what brand and your thoughts on it.

I'm getting ready to drop some serious coin on a system and am looking for some feedback.

Thanks,
Ed

 

[savagefan04]

What kind of POS are u looking for? meaning do u need it to be industry specific?

 

[Monkey Wrench]

Yeah, I've dabbled with that stuff. You looking for something that tracks inventory and the like?

 

[FastEddy]

The POS is not industry specific its for a standard retail sales.

I do need Multi store capabilities as well as the ability to have several vendors for a given product. Some other features are saving orders to a customers file, auto generated POs from product sold and minimum stocking levels. Individual store transfer POs based on the same. These are available in most middle to upper end products.

I'm trying to keep the cost for 2 locations and a back office under 10K

 

[Buggyracer28]

so... how much does a POS usually go for these days??? haha jk man.

 

[Tweak]

Being that I work from home, I am very familiar with POS utilities.

My favorite, out of all the programs I have ever used is Jmilinia. It is actually used by all the Office Depot, Office max, and Viking Retail locations for thier inventory.


I really don't have any clue as to what you want to do with it, but feel free to google it and get some info.

P.s- You MUST have a Citrix Web-Client enabled to even view much information about jmilinia. If you want Eddy, I can show you some tricks with it. I will just log in from home and uhhh... send some screen shots or something.

 

[FastEddy]

Haven't heard of this one. I'm researching it.

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No google results.

 

[beason]

we use a system called microbiz buisness controler.. it loads on a normal pc, and has a parralel port key. seems to do alot of stuff, we ony use it for ringing up customers and making recepts.. isnt to expencive ether.. may want to check it out

 

[retarded pilot]

Hi Eddy!

This is RP's wife. I have tried several POS software solutions. I tried Retail ICE and A Plus (both available on Ebay) and was not happy. The A Plus was a dos based program and was really hard to work. The Retail Ice was ok and I used it for over a year. I got Quickbooks Pro POS and I love it. You can have all of the things that you have listed and a lot more. It will do multiple stores, all kinds of inventory options. It is really easy to setup. I have an embroidery store so I not only have multiple vendors but I also have size and color attributes also. I have not found anything that it cannot do. I can build sold orders, set minimum on-hand quantities, and all other things. It prints really good UPC's too. The only thing that I thought that was wierd was the the UPC was based off the item number. You can also put in the vendor labeled UPC's though. Anyhow, if you have any deeper questions you can contact me through RP. I have a contact at Quickbooks if you want it too.

Thanks!
Deana

 

[Candyman]

Hi Eddy!

This is RP's wife.

THREAD DERAIL...

So you're like Retarded Co-Pilot??????

 

[FastEddy]

Deana,
I'm glad I'm not the only one that doesn't like ICE. I have it setup in one store and have been using it for over a year. In order for me to make an invoice or an function other then the standard POS I have to setup and use the included accounting functions. It then messes up my daily reports. There is also no way to change a non stocking item to a stocking item. It must then be re-entered. This is an issue because the old non stocking item can't be removed. If the UPS from the manufacturer was used then it can't be re-used. STUPID.

I have fully evaluated Quicken POS and it has a few multi store stumbling blocks for me. I know I will never find the perfect setup but I'm looking.

I have 3 that I'm looking at now.

Keystroke is at the top of my list. It will also integrate with my website.
Quicken POS
The General Store.

I found an online solution but don't want my sales at the mercy of my ISP.

If I have any "Real Life" questions about QBPOS I will most deffinity be contacting you.

Thanks a million!
-Ed

So you're like Retarded Co-Pilot??????

Damn Candy! I love you!

 

[retarded pilot]

THREAD DERAIL...

So you're like Retarded Co-Pilot??????

LMFAO , that gave us both a good laugh :spit:

 

[Revo Rancher]

Ed:

I just checked with a friend that owns Quickbooks Pro POS. He bought his sytem new on E-Bay. It came with the software, the laser reader (UPC), receipt printer, keyboard, cash register, and all necessary cables, etc. He loves it. The only thing he had to buy was a screen for each location.

He only has one store right now, but they run two seperate businesses off of the system (wife sells Mary Kay) and have three set ups in he store and also one at home. Home being a second location, then I imagine that it would work just like as if it was in a second store.

My wife just downloads her store updates and uses the home computer for bookwork on Quicken SB.

 

[savagefan04]

Eddy,

Have u looked at the MICROS POS systems? Its used mostly in the hotel and restaurant industry, and it does most, if not all of the items u mentioned above. I'm not sure of the price, but i imagine u can pick up a few used units on ebay. from what i remember it customisable to any scale of client, and is windows based...hope this helps.