UPC Bar Codes - Everything you Need to Know for Amazon FBA | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Learn about the intricacies of labeling products with barcodes and UPC codes for selling on Amazon and other marketplaces.

Key Insights

• 👨‍💻 GS1 is the recommended source for purchasing UPC codes, but buying retired codes from eBay has been successful for many sellers.
• 👻 FN SKU labels allow Amazon to track products and distinguish sellers, preventing counterfeit goods in safety categories.
• 👨‍💻 UPC codes are beneficial for managing data and making pricing decisions across different marketplaces.
• 🔄 Reusing a UPC for similar products is possible but may require managing and syncing the data.
• 👣 Printing barcodes can be done online or using Amazon's print function in Seller Central.

Transcript

upc's and barcodes this video is going to describe all of the intricacies you need to be aware of how to label your products to sell on amazon and other marketplaces and some typical common questions i get concerning barcodes my name is stephen pope i am the founder of my amazon guy so if if you sell items on amazon the best practice is to purchase... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: Where should I buy a UPC code?

The recommended method is to purchase from GS1, but many sellers buy retired codes from eBay without issues.

Q: Is it possible to change your UPC code on Amazon?

No, you cannot change the UPC code, but you can merge two items with different UPCs into the same ASIN.

Q: Can I reuse my UPC for a discontinued product?

Yes, you can reuse the same UPC, but managing and syncing the data may be challenging.

Q: How do I print a barcode for my product?

You can either create a barcode image online or use Amazon's print function in Seller Central to generate a barcode.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Purchasing UPC codes from GS1 is the best practice for selling items on Amazon.

• EAN codes are the European equivalent to UPC codes.

• GTIN codes are required by some marketplaces, like Walmart, for case sizes.

• FN SKU codes are unique barcodes generated by Amazon for tracking and tracing products.