Square POS is becoming the go-to choice for consignment and resale shops due: Square offers a free basic POS system with low fees, simple setup, easy-to-use interface. While Square does not offer native consignment and payout tracking, it integrates with Circle-Hand. Square will handle your Point-of-Sale, while Circle-Hand tracks incoming inventory, sellers, and payouts.

1. Why resale and consignment shops choose Square POS?

Square’s interface is clean and simple, making it easy for even the least tech-savvy staff to get up and running. For shop owners starting out, Square’s free POS app with optional hardware is especially attractive because it lets you scale without heavy investment. Square usually also works well with existing hardware.

Square has reliable barcode scanning with just your smartphone / tablet camera or a barcode scanner. You can quickly scan items at checkout and track large inventory with high performance, even across multiple locations. For stores handling hundreds or thousands of unique, secondhand items, that kind of efficiency matters.

It gives you daily sales summaries and category performance reports which is game-changer, especially when you make decisions about which products or sellers are most profitable. The transparency helps you stay on top of your operations without needing a separate bookkeeping system, which is ideal for small teams. It also integrates with Quickbooks directly and many other apps.

2. Limitations of Square POS for consignment and resale inventory management

While Square doesn’t natively support consignor tracking, buy outright or profit splits out of the box. Many stores still choose it because it fully integrates with Circle-Hand that allows you to track payouts, set consignment rates, and automate monthly statements, all while using Square for payments.

This modular approach gives your the best of both worlds: the polished user experience and ecosystem of Square, paired with the specialized consignment and resale software. It’s this flexibility—alongside its modern interface and trusted reputation—that keeps Square at the top of the list for many growing consignment and resale businesses.

3. Getting Started with Square consignment integration

To use Square effectively as your consignment POS, follow these steps:

1. Register at Square (free, no monthly costs).

2. Download the Square POS app on your smartphone or tablet (iOS / Android).

3. Connect Square and Circle-Hand via settings > Square > Connect

4. Get the Square card reader or just use Tap-to-Pay with your phone.

4. Recommended hardware for Square POS as resale store solution

• Smartphone or Tablet: To operate the Square POS app.

• Square Card Reader ($49): To accept card payments or use tap-to-pay.

• Label Printer: Dymo ($85), Zebra, Dymo or Brother also works.

• Barcode Scanner (optional): Or use your smartphone / iPad camera.

• Receipt Printer (optional): Physical receipts are optional, digital receipts via SMS / E-Mail is also common.

Here is a detailed overview of the hardware you need including links and prices.

5. Considerations when using Square for consignment and resale

• Handling large inventory and unique items: Square requires integration with specialized software to efficiently track unique pre-loved items.

• Seller and consignor management: Native consignor payout management and buy outright isn't available in Square, but can be handled via Circle-Hand.

• VAT Margin Scheme: European resale businesses using the VAT margin scheme must manage this externally, as Square does not natively support this tax method.

6. Conclusion

Square’s straightforward integration with Circle-Hand provides consignment and resale businesses with an fully integrated, efficient, user-friendly POS solution. Its affordability, transparent pricing, and compatibility with robust inventory management tools position Square as an ideal choice for consignment and resale shops aiming for growth and operational simplicity.