Looking for information on operating a retail Self-Serve checkout.

[Stevieaugie]

We use square for point of service sales of t-shirts, caps, and such mostly at fund raising events.  We also operate a small self serve kiosk at our main location, but only on a cash basis.  We would like to use square to make self-serve sales available at that main location when staff are not present.  It is an honor system and we understand the risks but we have a small and loyal following.  Can someone help me with the equipment we need (card reader/communication device, etc.) and how to set it up?

I can be reached at steve@thechildrensrescue.org.  Thanks in advance for any help!

[maxpete]

Tagging @EcoAutoClean and @rtfulk if they have some recs!

[sashakanno]

I'm also opening a self-serve stall at a makers market. I use Square in our shop but don't plan on staffing this smaller location all the time. 

What's the best solution? We do not have bar codes but I can set up inventory and have a Favorites page like we do on our other system. Guests could simply select the item they are buying and tap/swipe. 

Thanks for your help on this. 

[maxpete]

@rtfulk shared some good advice in this thread if you haven't seen as well!

[rtfulk · Accepted solution]

@Stevieaugie Are your items barcoded? Do you have a lot of items? If your items are barcoded, you could use a square terminal with a barcode scanner. The square terminal has a 1/4 20 nut on the bottom, so it could be secured.  It also has everything you would need to run a self service kiosk, they could dip, chip or swipe and get a receipt plus it’s small and doesn’t take up much counter space.  If they have to enter a price theirself, then you may have to spend time teaching them how to use the Square interface.  I hope this helps some.

[EcoAutoClean]

like others are saying, lock down your terminal - make sure your settings are within the least amount of permissions possible so no one tampers with your info / account..thats the only concern I have for you. Good luck!