UPC Codes Being Used By Another Company AGAIN?
Hi everyone!
I’ve noticed many new Amazon sellers struggle with finding reliable UPC codes for their product listings, so I wanted to start a discussion on this topic to help out. There seems to be a lot of confusion, especially around GS1 compliance, third-party UPC resellers, and how to ensure your listings meet Amazon’s requirements.
Here are a few key points:
GS1 is the safest route for Amazon compliance: As many of you may know, Amazon recommends obtaining UPC codes directly from GS1 to ensure that your brand is correctly tied to the code. This prevents future listing rejections or account suspensions.
Third-party UPC codes: While third-party UPC codes are often cheaper, there is a risk of mismatch between the brand name registered with the code and your product listing, which Amazon’s system can flag. Many sellers have had their listings rejected for this reason, so it’s important to be careful.
GTIN Exemption: If your products don’t require UPC codes, or if you’re the brand owner and don’t have them, you can apply for a GTIN exemption through Amazon. This can be a great option for private label sellers who don’t want to go through the hassle of buying UPC codes.
Where to Find Reliable UPC Codes:
If anyone is looking for affordable and reliable UPC codes, you can check out [Moderator Edit: removed external URL], a good option for sellers needing compliant UPCs that work across e-commerce platforms.
For those of you who’ve successfully navigated the UPC process, what has your experience been like? Did you find third-party UPCs worked well, or did you face issues? What advice would you give new sellers trying to get their products listed?
Looking forward to hearing everyone’s experiences and tips!
UPC Codes Being Used By Another Company AGAIN?
Hi everyone!
I’ve noticed many new Amazon sellers struggle with finding reliable UPC codes for their product listings, so I wanted to start a discussion on this topic to help out. There seems to be a lot of confusion, especially around GS1 compliance, third-party UPC resellers, and how to ensure your listings meet Amazon’s requirements.
Here are a few key points:
GS1 is the safest route for Amazon compliance: As many of you may know, Amazon recommends obtaining UPC codes directly from GS1 to ensure that your brand is correctly tied to the code. This prevents future listing rejections or account suspensions.
Third-party UPC codes: While third-party UPC codes are often cheaper, there is a risk of mismatch between the brand name registered with the code and your product listing, which Amazon’s system can flag. Many sellers have had their listings rejected for this reason, so it’s important to be careful.
GTIN Exemption: If your products don’t require UPC codes, or if you’re the brand owner and don’t have them, you can apply for a GTIN exemption through Amazon. This can be a great option for private label sellers who don’t want to go through the hassle of buying UPC codes.
Where to Find Reliable UPC Codes:
If anyone is looking for affordable and reliable UPC codes, you can check out [Moderator Edit: removed external URL], a good option for sellers needing compliant UPCs that work across e-commerce platforms.
For those of you who’ve successfully navigated the UPC process, what has your experience been like? Did you find third-party UPCs worked well, or did you face issues? What advice would you give new sellers trying to get their products listed?
Looking forward to hearing everyone’s experiences and tips!
7 replies
Seller_CW0P5hgbsiqWX
OP: Where to Find Reliable UPC Codes:
If anyone is looking for affordable and reliable UPC codes, you can check out [Moderator Edit: removed external URL], a good option for sellers needing compliant UPCs that work across e-commerce platforms.
These UPS are sold by scalpers who run random searches of UPC codes of the Amazon site. They take all the UPC codes not found on the Amazon site and sell them to you., the want-to save-money seller.
The problem is this:
- Many not used UPC are owned GS1 UPC's owned by major companies, just not used on their product as of yet.
- The first seton numerals all have a meaning and classification meaning. If you use a UPC for a book and try to sell a hammer, Amazon will reject it.
- Lastly, It is supposed to be your product. Why would you want to place a bogus UPC on it? What does that tell the customer about your business?
Seller_CW0P5hgbsiqWX
In addition to @Seller_gVcLijSb5WZeCadvise, Sellers who do purchase GS1 UPC codes often find the UPC in already in use on the Amazon site, with another product.
The reason this happens, is because the seller of the other product used a scalper's code as mentioned in the above post. This comes from the early years of Amazon when Amazon didn't care about UPC coder, and bogus UPC's were used every day on new products listed. Now a seller comes along with the genuine GS1 UPC and it is rejected.
Seller support cannot correct this problem, but Amazon's legal office in Seattle can. Simply send your GS1 registration documentation in a well-crafted letter by certified mail, explaining the situation. In a week or so, the other seller using your UPC will have the product taken out of the Catalog.
Michelle_Amazon
HI @Seller_gVcLijSb5WZeC,
Michelle at Amazon here. I understand that you're wondering about UPC's being used on Amazon. Please note that Amazon only allows UPC's bought directly from GS1 to be used on our site. Using UPC's from a third party are not allowed and you will not be allowed to list your items. You can review the policy here.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Michelle
Seller_0xdtD36hDLHBC
GS1 is the ONLY route for Amazon compliance.
Cheaper, but you don't know that they will continue to pay the dues keeping the codes current.
UPC Codes Being Used By Another Company AGAIN?
Hi everyone!
I’ve noticed many new Amazon sellers struggle with finding reliable UPC codes for their product listings, so I wanted to start a discussion on this topic to help out. There seems to be a lot of confusion, especially around GS1 compliance, third-party UPC resellers, and how to ensure your listings meet Amazon’s requirements.
Here are a few key points:
GS1 is the safest route for Amazon compliance: As many of you may know, Amazon recommends obtaining UPC codes directly from GS1 to ensure that your brand is correctly tied to the code. This prevents future listing rejections or account suspensions.
Third-party UPC codes: While third-party UPC codes are often cheaper, there is a risk of mismatch between the brand name registered with the code and your product listing, which Amazon’s system can flag. Many sellers have had their listings rejected for this reason, so it’s important to be careful.
GTIN Exemption: If your products don’t require UPC codes, or if you’re the brand owner and don’t have them, you can apply for a GTIN exemption through Amazon. This can be a great option for private label sellers who don’t want to go through the hassle of buying UPC codes.
Where to Find Reliable UPC Codes:
If anyone is looking for affordable and reliable UPC codes, you can check out [Moderator Edit: removed external URL], a good option for sellers needing compliant UPCs that work across e-commerce platforms.
For those of you who’ve successfully navigated the UPC process, what has your experience been like? Did you find third-party UPCs worked well, or did you face issues? What advice would you give new sellers trying to get their products listed?
Looking forward to hearing everyone’s experiences and tips!
UPC Codes Being Used By Another Company AGAIN?
Hi everyone!
I’ve noticed many new Amazon sellers struggle with finding reliable UPC codes for their product listings, so I wanted to start a discussion on this topic to help out. There seems to be a lot of confusion, especially around GS1 compliance, third-party UPC resellers, and how to ensure your listings meet Amazon’s requirements.
Here are a few key points:
GS1 is the safest route for Amazon compliance: As many of you may know, Amazon recommends obtaining UPC codes directly from GS1 to ensure that your brand is correctly tied to the code. This prevents future listing rejections or account suspensions.
Third-party UPC codes: While third-party UPC codes are often cheaper, there is a risk of mismatch between the brand name registered with the code and your product listing, which Amazon’s system can flag. Many sellers have had their listings rejected for this reason, so it’s important to be careful.
GTIN Exemption: If your products don’t require UPC codes, or if you’re the brand owner and don’t have them, you can apply for a GTIN exemption through Amazon. This can be a great option for private label sellers who don’t want to go through the hassle of buying UPC codes.
Where to Find Reliable UPC Codes:
If anyone is looking for affordable and reliable UPC codes, you can check out [Moderator Edit: removed external URL], a good option for sellers needing compliant UPCs that work across e-commerce platforms.
For those of you who’ve successfully navigated the UPC process, what has your experience been like? Did you find third-party UPCs worked well, or did you face issues? What advice would you give new sellers trying to get their products listed?
Looking forward to hearing everyone’s experiences and tips!
UPC Codes Being Used By Another Company AGAIN?
Hi everyone!
I’ve noticed many new Amazon sellers struggle with finding reliable UPC codes for their product listings, so I wanted to start a discussion on this topic to help out. There seems to be a lot of confusion, especially around GS1 compliance, third-party UPC resellers, and how to ensure your listings meet Amazon’s requirements.
Here are a few key points:
GS1 is the safest route for Amazon compliance: As many of you may know, Amazon recommends obtaining UPC codes directly from GS1 to ensure that your brand is correctly tied to the code. This prevents future listing rejections or account suspensions.
Third-party UPC codes: While third-party UPC codes are often cheaper, there is a risk of mismatch between the brand name registered with the code and your product listing, which Amazon’s system can flag. Many sellers have had their listings rejected for this reason, so it’s important to be careful.
GTIN Exemption: If your products don’t require UPC codes, or if you’re the brand owner and don’t have them, you can apply for a GTIN exemption through Amazon. This can be a great option for private label sellers who don’t want to go through the hassle of buying UPC codes.
Where to Find Reliable UPC Codes:
If anyone is looking for affordable and reliable UPC codes, you can check out [Moderator Edit: removed external URL], a good option for sellers needing compliant UPCs that work across e-commerce platforms.
For those of you who’ve successfully navigated the UPC process, what has your experience been like? Did you find third-party UPCs worked well, or did you face issues? What advice would you give new sellers trying to get their products listed?
Looking forward to hearing everyone’s experiences and tips!
7 replies
7 replies
Seller_CW0P5hgbsiqWX
OP: Where to Find Reliable UPC Codes:
If anyone is looking for affordable and reliable UPC codes, you can check out [Moderator Edit: removed external URL], a good option for sellers needing compliant UPCs that work across e-commerce platforms.
These UPS are sold by scalpers who run random searches of UPC codes of the Amazon site. They take all the UPC codes not found on the Amazon site and sell them to you., the want-to save-money seller.
The problem is this:
- Many not used UPC are owned GS1 UPC's owned by major companies, just not used on their product as of yet.
- The first seton numerals all have a meaning and classification meaning. If you use a UPC for a book and try to sell a hammer, Amazon will reject it.
- Lastly, It is supposed to be your product. Why would you want to place a bogus UPC on it? What does that tell the customer about your business?
Seller_CW0P5hgbsiqWX
In addition to @Seller_gVcLijSb5WZeCadvise, Sellers who do purchase GS1 UPC codes often find the UPC in already in use on the Amazon site, with another product.
The reason this happens, is because the seller of the other product used a scalper's code as mentioned in the above post. This comes from the early years of Amazon when Amazon didn't care about UPC coder, and bogus UPC's were used every day on new products listed. Now a seller comes along with the genuine GS1 UPC and it is rejected.
Seller support cannot correct this problem, but Amazon's legal office in Seattle can. Simply send your GS1 registration documentation in a well-crafted letter by certified mail, explaining the situation. In a week or so, the other seller using your UPC will have the product taken out of the Catalog.
Michelle_Amazon
HI @Seller_gVcLijSb5WZeC,
Michelle at Amazon here. I understand that you're wondering about UPC's being used on Amazon. Please note that Amazon only allows UPC's bought directly from GS1 to be used on our site. Using UPC's from a third party are not allowed and you will not be allowed to list your items. You can review the policy here.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Michelle
Seller_0xdtD36hDLHBC
GS1 is the ONLY route for Amazon compliance.
Cheaper, but you don't know that they will continue to pay the dues keeping the codes current.
Seller_CW0P5hgbsiqWX
OP: Where to Find Reliable UPC Codes:
If anyone is looking for affordable and reliable UPC codes, you can check out [Moderator Edit: removed external URL], a good option for sellers needing compliant UPCs that work across e-commerce platforms.
These UPS are sold by scalpers who run random searches of UPC codes of the Amazon site. They take all the UPC codes not found on the Amazon site and sell them to you., the want-to save-money seller.
The problem is this:
- Many not used UPC are owned GS1 UPC's owned by major companies, just not used on their product as of yet.
- The first seton numerals all have a meaning and classification meaning. If you use a UPC for a book and try to sell a hammer, Amazon will reject it.
- Lastly, It is supposed to be your product. Why would you want to place a bogus UPC on it? What does that tell the customer about your business?
Seller_CW0P5hgbsiqWX
OP: Where to Find Reliable UPC Codes:
If anyone is looking for affordable and reliable UPC codes, you can check out [Moderator Edit: removed external URL], a good option for sellers needing compliant UPCs that work across e-commerce platforms.
These UPS are sold by scalpers who run random searches of UPC codes of the Amazon site. They take all the UPC codes not found on the Amazon site and sell them to you., the want-to save-money seller.
The problem is this:
- Many not used UPC are owned GS1 UPC's owned by major companies, just not used on their product as of yet.
- The first seton numerals all have a meaning and classification meaning. If you use a UPC for a book and try to sell a hammer, Amazon will reject it.
- Lastly, It is supposed to be your product. Why would you want to place a bogus UPC on it? What does that tell the customer about your business?
Seller_CW0P5hgbsiqWX
In addition to @Seller_gVcLijSb5WZeCadvise, Sellers who do purchase GS1 UPC codes often find the UPC in already in use on the Amazon site, with another product.
The reason this happens, is because the seller of the other product used a scalper's code as mentioned in the above post. This comes from the early years of Amazon when Amazon didn't care about UPC coder, and bogus UPC's were used every day on new products listed. Now a seller comes along with the genuine GS1 UPC and it is rejected.
Seller support cannot correct this problem, but Amazon's legal office in Seattle can. Simply send your GS1 registration documentation in a well-crafted letter by certified mail, explaining the situation. In a week or so, the other seller using your UPC will have the product taken out of the Catalog.
Seller_CW0P5hgbsiqWX
In addition to @Seller_gVcLijSb5WZeCadvise, Sellers who do purchase GS1 UPC codes often find the UPC in already in use on the Amazon site, with another product.
The reason this happens, is because the seller of the other product used a scalper's code as mentioned in the above post. This comes from the early years of Amazon when Amazon didn't care about UPC coder, and bogus UPC's were used every day on new products listed. Now a seller comes along with the genuine GS1 UPC and it is rejected.
Seller support cannot correct this problem, but Amazon's legal office in Seattle can. Simply send your GS1 registration documentation in a well-crafted letter by certified mail, explaining the situation. In a week or so, the other seller using your UPC will have the product taken out of the Catalog.
Michelle_Amazon
HI @Seller_gVcLijSb5WZeC,
Michelle at Amazon here. I understand that you're wondering about UPC's being used on Amazon. Please note that Amazon only allows UPC's bought directly from GS1 to be used on our site. Using UPC's from a third party are not allowed and you will not be allowed to list your items. You can review the policy here.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Michelle
Michelle_Amazon
HI @Seller_gVcLijSb5WZeC,
Michelle at Amazon here. I understand that you're wondering about UPC's being used on Amazon. Please note that Amazon only allows UPC's bought directly from GS1 to be used on our site. Using UPC's from a third party are not allowed and you will not be allowed to list your items. You can review the policy here.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Michelle
Seller_0xdtD36hDLHBC
GS1 is the ONLY route for Amazon compliance.
Cheaper, but you don't know that they will continue to pay the dues keeping the codes current.
Seller_0xdtD36hDLHBC
GS1 is the ONLY route for Amazon compliance.
Cheaper, but you don't know that they will continue to pay the dues keeping the codes current.
