c.1930's UNITED AUTOGRAPHIC REGISTER - Vintage UARCO Winding Ink Roll NEVER USED

Description

Vintage Original
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UNITED AUTOGRAPHIC REGISTER CO.
Chicago, IL and Oakland, CA
UARCO WINDING Full-Inked, Ink Roll Double, Size 7 13/16
Estimated circa 1930
This listing is for an original ink roll still in its' original packaging as shown in the photos.
Condition - One end of the packaging has opened and is hanging. Overall it has age and use, rub and scuff, creases and some paper rips. Not dated, however, I read that in 1923 UARCO constructed it's decorative cement building on 19th and Union Streets in Oakland, CA. The wrapper has the CA on it so this ink packing is from after the building was constructed my estimate 1930's.
IMPORTANT -
because it is old my guess is the ink has dried even though it is still wound up so I am selling this item as a collectible, for display, not to actually use
. New owner can do with it as they wish but please assume it is no longer usable for it's original purpose in the register machine. Pre-owned, being sold "as is" as was found for your collection.
Background information on the autographic register:
Back in the old days before credit cards, you had to get a
sales receipt
for anything that you might want to buy. This involved the rather laborious process of writing such a receipt out by hand, necessitating that sales clerks have a modicum of intelligence and skill in arithmetic. (computers have freed the typical retail employee from this nasty, elitist burden, with the consequence that most clerks don't even speak English...). In general, the "sales slip" recorded the item(s) purchased, the amount of the purchase including tax, and the method of payment. Since "Department Stores" were just that -- they had many departments -- a copy of this sales slip was made for the patron, and using carbon paper, several others were made for use by the store (i.e. for accounting, for shipping, for inventory, etc.) This process was often done with a
sales book
, a set of bound forms interspersed with carbon paper. ...merchants began to use a mechanical device called an
autographic register
. These are also used anywhere that multiple records need to be kept, on loading docks, etc. The autographic register is the direct ancestor of the handheld scanner, such as those used by Fed-Ex. Autographic registers are made to produce duplicate or triplicate copies of any record desired. Many styles of registers are made, but are similar in that forms are moved through the machine by a sprocket drive. The device serves as a writing desk and cash register as well. The clerk writes on the exposed form, and the sale is registered, and the amount recorded in the proper column on a hidden "summary strip." When the crank is turned, a cash drawer opens and the employee may make appropriate change for the purchase. Copies of the complete records are usually kept in the cash drawer until the close of business for the day, when they are posted to the ledger accounts. The items registered in the columns across the bottom of the ticket are recorded on the permanent summary in the register. When the sales ticket is discharged, the summary strip moves forward one-half inch, which brings the records close together on the strip. The information desired on the detail strip is arranged on the sales ticket in a manner to bring all records of the same kind in one column on the summary—that is, all cash sales and all charge sales appear in special columns. Everything written on the sales tickets below the cross bar which appears in the opening in the machine appears on the summary strip. As the summary is in column form, it is very easy to add and obtain the total of the different classes of transactions. While the methods described are used in connection with the register, they are just as convenient when a cashier is employed. In that case, a total summary register without the cash-drawer attachment, is used. The summary record furnishes an absolute check on the cashier and bookkeeper, as every transaction is recorded.The principal manufacturer of these devices was the United Autographic Register Company (UARCO).
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Item is being sold .... AS IS .... as was found. Buy with confidence as I offer 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you have questions when item arrives, just let me know.
I reserve the right to ship either USPS parcel post or UPS ground whichever is better.  If it costs me less to ship than you pay me by more than my handling cost I will give you the overage via your PayPal account.
Please view photos as they are considered part of the description.  Kindly ask me questions before buying and I will respond to you promptly. This item is pre-owned, not new and not perfect, but just right for the collector who will understand and appreciate its unique value.  You will receive the item in the pictures. Your satisfaction is important. Thank you for looking.
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Shipping & Handling
:  Shipping costs are what post office charges me with only minor handling included. Packing done carefully. Shipping to the United States and other countries if indicated.  Shipping to approved PayPal address.  I will gladly try to combine shipping on multiple like items. I ship promptly after you pay promptly. Insurance will be included in the handling charge if the item warrants it, such as fragile, antique or unusual collectible. Please pay promptly after close of auction since I do not want to file unpaid claim with eBay.
I try to describe items to the best of my knowledge.  If it does not say new or mint condition, then it is not new.  A vintage item will show some signs of wear.  Most of my items are vintage used, pre-owned, so please view the photos included with the description to be sure you are comfortable with the condition and quality before buying. Many of my items are acquired from estate sales so I do not know the prior owner or history of the items. Returns accepted within 30 days.  I reserve the right to cancel all bids if bidder has excessive negative feedback or makes requests for special packaging, handling or other items not included in the original listing. I look forward to giving a positive rating to Buyer after a mutually positive experience.
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Condition Guide:
Near Fine
: May be aged but book shows little if any visible wear.
Very Good
: May show light shelf wear but appears overall little read or used. Owner's name or inscription but no other markings.
Good
: Overall shows moderate use and shelf wear. Small tears and creases, spots and stains. May have owner's name or inscription and underlining, notes in text.
Fair
: Shows heavy use, large stains, heavy soiling, tears, and a page may be loose or missing.