UPC codes

dickieH8 · 04-20-2009, 01:44 PM

Diamond has sent me links to the following UPC resellers:
www.UPCcode.us
www.buyabarcode.com
www.upcexpress.com
www.legalbarcodes.com

Who have you guys used? Pros/Cons?

BTW www.legalbarcodes.com also offers welding and metal fabrication.

chaz

WCG Comics · 04-20-2009, 04:18 PM

I've used UPCexpress.com.

It worked exactly as advertised--I got what I ordered and am not aware of any problems with the code I received.

You can see my book with the UPC label on it here. I'll be using them again likely soon for my new issue.

As a reminder, my understanding is that these are UPC code "resellers" -- these codes are not accepted by certain major retailers (I believe Wal-Mart and, perhaps, Target are among those, but don't quote me on that). You would have to go to the authorized vendor of UPC codes for a code if that's an issue. This costs significantly more, I believe, than going to a reseller.

But the fact that Diamond has posted this information for publishers shows that using a reseller is acceptable. But if you were going to use some other outside distributor other than Diamond, it might be prudent for you to check whether using one of these resellers is okay.

I just mention this so that you are fully aware of the background of these UPC code resellers.

robbdaman · 04-20-2009, 05:38 PM

I know that Blue Line Pro can also help with UPC codes.

https://www.bluelinepro.com/

dickieH8 · 04-20-2009, 10:09 PM

Thanks for the input guys.

chaz

04-20-2009, 01:44 PM	#1
dickieH8 Charles Fetherolf Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Paltz, NY Posts: 282	UPC codes Diamond has sent me links to the following UPC resellers: www.UPCcode.us www.buyabarcode.com www.upcexpress.com www.legalbarcodes.com Who have you guys used? Pros/Cons? BTW www.legalbarcodes.com also offers welding and metal fabrication. chaz

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04-20-2009, 04:18 PM	#2
WCG Comics Randy Reynaldo Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 257	I've used UPCexpress.com. It worked exactly as advertised--I got what I ordered and am not aware of any problems with the code I received. You can see my book with the UPC label on it here. I'll be using them again likely soon for my new issue. As a reminder, my understanding is that these are UPC code "resellers" -- these codes are not accepted by certain major retailers (I believe Wal-Mart and, perhaps, Target are among those, but don't quote me on that). You would have to go to the authorized vendor of UPC codes for a code if that's an issue. This costs significantly more, I believe, than going to a reseller. But the fact that Diamond has posted this information for publishers shows that using a reseller is acceptable. But if you were going to use some other outside distributor other than Diamond, it might be prudent for you to check whether using one of these resellers is okay. I just mention this so that you are fully aware of the background of these UPC code resellers.

04-20-2009, 05:38 PM	#3
robbdaman Tilting at Windmills Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 444	I know that Blue Line Pro can also help with UPC codes. https://www.bluelinepro.com/

04-20-2009, 10:09 PM	#4
dickieH8 Charles Fetherolf Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Paltz, NY Posts: 282	Thanks for the input guys. chaz