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UPC Barcode Help/Documentation
Contrary to what many think, there exists no central global UPC database. The GS1 simply rents prefixes to companies, but does not have a database of product information and pricing of the UPCs within the prefix. They simply store the …
A barcode serves as a graphic image designed to encode data, much like how different languages such as French and English use the Roman character set for letters. These barcodes have seamlessly integrated into various aspects of modern life and …
When you’re creating a listing, you may come across this error (Amazon Error 8541): This error is rare but happens when you’re listing a new product but the UPC(s) you’re using is already being used on Amazon. This can happen …
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The GS1 (Global Standards One) is a global organization that develops and maintains standards for various industries, including retail, healthcare, and logistics. The organization was founded in 1977 to create a common language and standards for the identification, communication, and …
Yes, our codes still work, just as they have for 15+ years. There are specific cases where we would advise purchasing a prefix from the GS1, but in the vast majority of cases this isn’t necessary or required. Some people …
Amazon changed their policy, do your codes still work? Read More »
Yes, you need a different UPC barcode for each UNIQUE product that you sell. For example, let’s imagine you have a t-shirt company and you want to sell 3 different color shirts of the same size, you’ll need 3 UPC …
Do I need a separate UPC Codes for every product? Read More »
If you’re selling your book through a retail outlet, the retailer will generally require that you obtain an ISBN. The ISBN is a 13 digit number that properly identifies the book title and the publisher’s contact information. We recommend that …
I want to sell my book; do I need a UPC, EAN or ISBN number? Read More »
In the vast majority of cases, a UPC barcode is required in order for vendors to identify products and prevent duplicates in their system. It is also normal practice is have a unique UPC for each unique product you sell. …
Do I have to have a UPC code in order to sell my products online? Read More »
Yes, many of our customers would like us to print and ship barcodes for them. You can always print them yourself at home or at a local print shop, but if you’d like us to handle professional printing, we’re glad …
Until you upload your product to Amazon, Google Merchant Center, or a database that your specific smartphone scanner application is using, it will show up as “No data found” or something similar. Since each Point of Sale (POS)/scanner is unique, …
Why isn’t my company name coming up when scanned by my smartphone? Read More »