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Client Testimonials
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"I recently purchased several barcodes from Simply Barcodes, and I was very pleased with the service you provided. You were friendly, efficient, and prompt. I had my barcodes quickly, and I appreciate the fact that you took the time to follow up on my order. I will definitely use Simply Barcodes the next time I need to buy barcodes."
Laura K. Graham
International Paper - Foodservice Division
Memphis, TN
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"This was our first foray into the world of barcodes. It was all a little daunting the more people you speak to about how to create them, what information is required and so on. Then we found Simply Barcodes and voila we had high resolution print-ready barcode for our new product release.
Thanks for the help and turnaround under 2 hours is just amazing!"
David Russell
F7 Studio
Toronto, Canada
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“Thanks for changing our minds about the difficulty and expense of obtaining barcodes. Your information you gave was crystal clear and your prices very much in our budget.”
Greg Jones
President, GLJones and Associates, Inc.
Big Marble Basics
Cowden, IL
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"Thanks again for your very fast and efficient work. Everyone was so helpful the first time I purchased a barcode from you. I found the same level of professionalism this time. Thanks for offering this convenient, fast, and dependable service!"
Sandra Lira
Zanda Panda Specialty Bakeware
Berlin, CT
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"I want to write about the wonderful service from the beginning to the end of purchasing barcodes from your company. At first I wasn't sure why I had to purchase them until I spoke with a lady who had explained the whole scenario. Thank you for all of your help and I will buy more in the future.
Thanks again, Ed Karas"
eDells Marketing, Inc.
Wisconsin Dells, WI
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Charitable Giving
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Simply Barcodes is committed to lending a helping hand to those in need. Below are some of the organizations we have been able to help.
If you are a charity needing barcode assistance, please ask about our Raising the Bar discount program for non-profits.
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I was impressed with how easy Simply Barcodes made getting a bar code, Moreover, as the director of a non-profit organization, I was truly grateful for the ‘Raising the Bar’ program which allowed us to obtain a bar code in a funds-efficient manner. What a great way to give back to the non-profit community you’ve got with that program.
Thank you for your great customer service and your fantastic program!
Teeg Stouffer
Executive Director
www.RecycledFish.org
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AFLAC Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
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The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Alaska, Montana, Northern Idaho & Washington
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Atlanta Union Mission
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PetSmart Charities
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Ryan's Quest
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta
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AID Atlanta
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Interfaith Older Adult Programs
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Child Abuse Network
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Lupus Foundation of America, Wisconsin Chapter
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Frequently Asked Questions About UPC Codes
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What is a UPC barcode? And how does it work?
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Universal Product Codes (also known as GTIN-12) appear as lines (bars) of varying widths representing the series of numbers commonly shown below the bars.
Barcode scanners, as you will know them from your favorite retailers, read the bars and convert them back to the 12-digit UPC number that they represent. This number is then looked up within the retailer's inventory system to find the corresponding product name and price that you provided them with when you signed your agreement for them to carry your product.
In short, the UPC is a 12-digit unique code for your product represented by scannable bars.
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So, how do UPC codes work? How does information get associated with my barcode symbol?
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You purchase a UPC code(s). There is NO information other than the official UPC barcode number stored or encrypted into your barcode symbol. |
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You print the UPC barcode image directly on your product or order pre-printed barcode labels from Simply Barcodes. |
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You place your product with a retailer/distributor. |
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Each retailer/distributor asks you to provide information about you and your product. |
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The retailer/distributor enters the information in their sales/inventory management system and associates it with your product's UPC number. |
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When your product is scanned at the register, the scanner reads the UPC number from the barcode, looks up your product's price and description in the retailer's database, and your sale is recorded. |
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How many UPC codes do I need?
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In order for your retailer to properly identify your products in their inventory system, a different UPC barcode is required for each product. For example, if you are selling two flavors of bottled water in small, medium, and large, then you will need six different UPC codes. Simply Barcodes offers special discounts on bulk orders. Please call for details.
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Do you require a tax identification number/social security number?
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No, companies are not required to supply a tax ID number and individuals are not required to supply a social security number.
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How do I purchase from Simply Barcodes?
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We offer several purchase options:
- Place your order directly on the secured order forms on this website using your American Express, Visa, or MasterCard.
- Or, call us and place the order by phone.
- Or, use your PayPal account by sending funds to paypal@SimplyBarcodes.net.
- Or, mail us a check/money order along with a completed order form to the address shown in the Contact section.
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What happens after I complete my purchase?
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Upon completion of your order, you will receive an email confirmation of your UPC barcode purchase. |
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Simply Barcodes then assigns your official UPC numbers from our database of GS1-issued codes and submit them to our Graphic Design department. |
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The digital barcode images are generated from the numbers you purchased. |
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Your UPC barcodes are emailed to you as an attachment. |
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When do I receive my UPC code?
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The turn-around time is often within an hour. On rare occasions it may take our team as long as one business day. If you require RUSH completion, please call 877-768-4977 (toll-free) or +1-404-885-6066 (international) to make arrangements.
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Do I need to do anything else with my UPC code once I receive it?
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Only a few retail products require additional steps.
CDs and DVDs: Audio CDs should be submitted to the Nielsen Rating's SoundScan so that they can track sales for the purpose of Billboard charting. Our UPC codes are compatible with the SoundScan system. At the time of publication of this FAQ, SoundScan registration was still free of charge. Additionally, it is a myth that CDs and DVDs require a specific ending number. We can provide you with a list of recent DVDs and CDs that show various ending numbers, proving this rumor is completely false.
Books: In addition to your UPC code, bookstores will require you to add an ISBN (International Standard Book Number) code. Obtain your ISBN number from ISBN.org and have Simply Barcodes create your ISBN barcode graphic at a cost of only $25.
Magazines: Magazines require the addition of a 2-digit issue code to indicate the issue number for a given year. For example: A quarterly magazine has four issues per year and therefore requires the four issue codes 01, 02, 03, and 04.
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How can I get help with putting my UPC code on my product?
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If you would like to order pre-printed barcode labels, please click label printing. All orders received before 2 p.m. EST on business days are completed the same day and shipped for free within the continental U.S.
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Can I print my labels in black and white?
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Barcodes do not have to be printed in black and white. For more information on the subject visit this great color guide.
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What dimensions should my UPC code be?
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If you are having the UPC code printed directly on your product, here is some helpful information:
The nominal size of a UPC symbol is 1.469" wide x 1.02" high. The minimum recommended size is 80% of the nominal size or 1.175" wide. The maximum recommended size is 200% of the nominal size or 2.938" wide. Width is much more important than height. The width influences the distance between the bars and how well the laser can distinguish between them. Simply Barcodes strongly recommends test-scanning any UPC code prototype produced by your manufacturing facility before going into mass production.
(Please note that all of Simply Barcodes' pre-printed barcode label orders are test-scanned and confirmed scannable by our equipment. Click here to learn more about our label printing service.)
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My business is outside of the US, can I still purchase from Simply Barcodes?
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Yes, you can purchase your UPC or EAN barcodes from Simply Barcodes. If your product will be sold in the North American market then Simply Barcodes recommends that you purchase UPC barcodes. If you plan to sell only outside of North America then you may want to consider purchasing EAN barcodes through our EAN website.
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What are EAN barcodes? Do I really need one?
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The EAN barcode system is used outside of the United States and Canada. EAN barcodes look similar to UPC codes but are 13 digits long. An EAN barcode (also known as GTIN-13) is just another retail product barcode. It works much like the UPC barcode.
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We recommend that you use UPC codes. As of Jan 2005, all American retailers were scheduled to adjust their systems to be able to read the additional 13th digit in EAN barcodes. However, we cannot confirm that all retailers have complied with this changeover. Therefore, we recommend using UPC instead of EAN barcodes for the North American market to insure universal compatibility.
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For companies exporting goods to countries outside of North America:
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In the past, we explained that the UPC code is 12 digits long and can be read both by UPC and by EAN scanners since the EAN system is set to accept UP TO 13 digits. Therefore, the UPC barcode is ideal for worldwide product roll-out since they can be read universally. Recent developments, however, have caused us to change our recommendation. We now suggest that you do use an EAN barcode on those export goods. Even though the EAN system has the technical ability to read UPC codes, we have received an increasing number of reports lately that retailers in Europe and Asia are requesting that goods delivered to them feature an EAN barcode. You may purchase EAN codes from us here: www.OfficialEANcode.com.
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Why should I purchase UPC codes from Simply Barcodes instead of getting them from the GS1 (formerly known as UCC) directly?
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The seven main differentiators between our company and GS1 are:
- Our significantly lower overall cost.
- We do NOT charge you any ongoing annual fees. Our UPC barcodes are sold for a single, straight-forward, one-time fee.
- Our price is fixed. We do NOT increase prices based on your existing/projected sales figures.
- We do NOT require you to release your confidential annual sales figures at all.
- We include the barcode graphic for free for all orders.
- We do NOT require you to disclose your Federal Tax ID or Social Security Number.
- We can complete your order within hours, not days.
Should you need a very large number of UPCs or if you're definitely selling through one of the few retailers in the world known to require direct UCC membership (The Kroger Co., Macys, Inc., or Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., for example) then you'll have no choice but to deal with GS1 directly. In that case, we can still help you create your barcode graphics - a service not offered by GS1. Once you lease your UPC numbers from them, just return to us for the barcode images.
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I am still not sure, is there an outside source where I can check to see that Simply Barcodes is legitimate?
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The best references we can offer you are our customers. Please read our many client testimonials. Google any of these companies, ask for the person listed under the testimonial, and have him or her share with you the actual experience that they have had with Simply Barcodes.
Another reference that we can offer are the barcode experts. GEORGE J. LAURER, the inventor of UPC barcode, once highlighted Simply Barcode on his website as "The best company I have found to date." Industry expert Russ Adams also noted Simply Barcodes on his website.
Finally, feel free to check with the Atlanta chapter of the Better Business Bureau. The chapter awarded our firm a "Satisfactory" rating.
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I need to speak with someone who can help me?
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Our customer service team is available to take your call, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday at +1-404-885-6066 (international) or 877-768-4977 (toll-free).
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