Do I need Shopify POS while using Paypal Zettle at craft fairs?

[chsoapsco]

Hi!  Can someone tell me if I need Shopify POS if I'm using Paypal Zettle at craft fairs, etc.?  They seem to be trying to do the same things.

[Elias]

Hi, @chsoapsco.

Thank you for reaching out and posting this question!

If you already have a point-of-sale (POS) system (eg. Zettle, Square, etc.), then you wouldn't need Shopify POS. However, if you have an online store hosted on Shopify already, then it could be worthwhile switching to Shopify POS - as it's free with your subscription. This allows you to eliminate the cost of using an additional POS system and Shopify allows you to manage both, online and in-person orders, in one place. 

Just to confirm, do you have a Shopify store at the moment? Was there a particular reason that you're using PayPal Zettle?

[chsoapsco]

I do have a Shopify store. I used Paypal Here, before opening my shopify
shop, and just upgraded to Zettle. I didn't know at the time that Shopify
had the POS option or card readers. When I saw the POS option on Shopify,
I didn't understand what it was. I downloaded it and imported
products before realizing it was the same thing I already had with Paypal
Zettle.
I would like to delete my Shopify POS. How would I do that?
Thank you!

[Elias]

Hey, @chsoapsco.

Thank you for following up!

You can remove an online sales channel through the Settings of your Shopify admin, which is located under the Sales channel category. From there, simply find the Point of Sale sales channel and click/press the remove button.

That being said, if you'd like to learn more about the hardware available for Shopify POS, such as our card readers or all-in-one solutions, then please check out our store - Shopify POS Equipment and Hardware.

If you have any other questions on this topic, don't hesitate to let me know!