equipment$150–300used in 1 side quest
Point-of-sale checkout terminal
An all-in-one device that processes payments, tracks inventory, and prints receipts. For tool libraries or equipment lending, it prevents loss by making checkout fast enough people actually sign items out.
What to look for
- 1Accepts chip cards and contactless payments (not just swipe)
- 2Built-in receipt printer (external printers fail or run out of paper)
- 3Inventory tracking or simple database to log who has what
- 4Battery operation option for outdoor or off-counter use
Skip
- Terminals requiring monthly subscription fees above $30 unless processing high volume
- Systems needing separate tablet or phone (more devices to charge and break)
Used for: checking out shared tools in lending libraries · tracking equipment loans for community workshops · managing inventory for pop-up events · processing deposits or fees for borrowed items
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
