GS1, formerly known as the UCC (Uniform Code Council), is the corporation where all UPC and EAN (Uniform Product Code and European Article Number) barcode numbers originated. In 1973 George Lauer developed the UPC code, and the UCC began to distribute bar codes to retailers for usage on products. The UCC continued to be the sole distributor UPC prefixes and UPC bar codes until 2002 when they were sued by a conglomeration of clients who felt they were being charged unjust renewal fees for their already purchased UPC and EAN barcodes.
The court ruled that all businesses that had purchased UPC and EAN bar codes from the UCC prior to August 28, 2002 were not obligated to pay annual fees for the continued use of the UPC and EAN prefixes that the UCC had issued. Therefore, the conclusion was made that the UCC (GS1) had been wrongfully charging renewal fees to its clients, and required that the UCC refund all renewal fees for barcodes collected prior to the beginning of the litigation on August 28, 2002 in a tentative settlement of $3,895,000. All UPC and EAN prefixes issued after August 28, 2002 are subject to the current licensing agreement, which does require annual fees. A more comprehensive description of the lawsuit can be found
here.
Nothing, other than price. Bar Codes Talk is a family owned company that understands the needs of small business owners, yet we also have the resources to fulfill the needs of our larger clients. We offer UPC and EAN barcodes in bulk and individually with no annual fees. GS1 provides prefixes and not only requires annual fees, but also bases your EAN or UPC barcode price off of your company’s revenue. The basic concept being: the more you make, the more you pay. Our authentic barcodes were purchased in bulk from GS1 prior to the litigation in 2002; therefore, we are able to resell them without having to require annual fees.
Our technologically savvy company reduces costs by automating services, thus allowing us to sell our UPC and EAN barcodes at the lowest prices, much lower than GS1. We keep our purchasing process quick and easy, with helpful customer service readily available if you happen to run into any issues. Additionally, unlike GS1, our prices are clear cut and available for your comparison against other bar code retailers. We also offer a price matching guarantee should you happen to find a lower price than ours.
Lastly, we want to do anything possible to aid in alleviating unnecessary costs for a new business. With GS1, an additional renewal fee plagues you year after year. With Bar Codes Talk we can supply you with any amount of unique barcode numbers you need, whenever you need them, and all without any hidden or unnecessary fees.
Our company issues an Authentic Certificate of Ownership with every UPC and EAN bar code sold, thus verifying the legal transfer of ownership to the client. Our business sells only 100% authentic and certified UPC and EAN barcode numbers, and has been approved by the Authenticated UPC Registration Directory. This directory confirms that our company sells only legitimate bar code numbers. We are also highly recommended by George Lauer, the inventor of UPC and EAN barcode, and by The Bar Code News. Bar Codes Talk has been providing authentic UPC and EAN bar code numbers to the public since 1993, and we have received countless positive testimonials and referrals.
Unfortunately, there are instances when it is necessary for a business to purchase UPC bar codes directly from GS1. Some large retailers such as Walmart, Macy’s, Kroger Family Grocery Stores, Fred Meyer, Bloomingdale’s and Sam’s club do not accept products that utilize UPC bar code numbers that have been resold. Many of these stores are on the Board of Governors for GS1 US, and mandate that you provide a copy of your GS1 US Certificate along with your purchased bar code(s). Basically, they require UPC and EAN bar code numbers that derive directly from GS1. To ensure that your retailer of choice will accept your purchased UPC and EAN bar codes, please first check their UPC bar code requirements.
Why Purchase from Bar Codes Talk?
IPhone cases and accessories have become an especially hot commodity in the $20 billion smart phone accessories industry. If your business is selling these products Bar Codes Talk can provide UPC and EAN bar codes, as well as barcode labels, to meet all of your retail needs. We keep our prices low, so you can keep your profits high. Unlike with other companies, buying bar codes from us is simple and quick, with no annual fees. Our business has been providing 100% authentic and certified UPC and EAN barcode numbers since 1993, and has been approved by the Authenticated UPC Registration Directory, George Laurer (inventor of the UPC), and by The Bar Code News.
Selling in store?
No problem! Whether you have a standing retail store, or you plan on selling your products through a larger distributer, our company can boost your profits by cutting your UPC and EAN barcode expenses. We offer the UPC/EAN barcodes and labels you need with no annual fees, and the lowest prices around. If you happen to find a lower price, simply utilize our price matching guarantee.
Our bar codes are accepted at most large distributors including Target, Sears, and Walgreens. Click here to see the few retailers who only accept UPC and EAN bar codes directly from GS1.
Selling Online?
Our UPC and EAN barcodes are the perfect for the online retailer, and come recommended by Overstock.com and Amazon. If you plan to sell your accessories on Amazon reading our How To Guide to Selling Products on Amazon may be helpful. Our automated systems allow for immediate use of the UPC and EAN barcodes purchased, so that you can immediately begin marketing your products. If you have any problems or questions, a customer service representative is only a click or call away!
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Absolutely. Bar Codes Talk has sold over 4,000,000 UPC and EAN barcodes and bar code labels to satisfied customers since 1993. Check out our testimonials to see what others are saying.
Bar Codes Talk is also accredited by the Better Business Bureau and approved by the Authenticated UPC Registration Directory, George Laurer (inventor of the UPC), and The Bar Code News.
These accreditations certify that Bar Codes Talk is a trustworthy and legal source for barcode numbers and labels. The Better Business Bureau grades businesses based on ethical practices. Bar Codes Talk has received an A+ grading from the Better Business Bureau. The endorsement of The Bar Code News and the Authenticated UPC Registration Directory verifies that Bar Codes Talk is a legitimate reseller of UPC and EAN numbers within the industry, and reflects the approval of the original inventor of the UPC and EAN George Laurer.
Our site is also PayPal verified and SSL certified by Norton Antivirus to be secure. This means that you need not worry about entrusting your credit card or identity information with Bar Codes Talk.
Yes. All UPC and EAN numbers originate from the company GS1 (formerly the Uniform Code Council or UCC). When GS1 sells barcode prefixes the ownership of the numbers are officially transferred to the business owners, and they are allowed to resell these numbers as they see fit. All barcode numbers that Bar Codes Talk sells are the legal property of Bar Codes Talk, and when we sell them they become the legal property of the customer. In 2002, GS1 was involved in a lawsuit regarding their decision to start charging annual renewal fees for the numbers they already sold. The court found that GS1 could charge annual fees under a new licensing agreement, but could not charge fees to those customers who had purchased numbers prior to August 28, 2002. UPC and EAN bar code numbers purchased from GS1 after August 28, 2002 are subject to GS1’s current licensing agreement, which does require annual fees. Since all of the barcode numbers owned by Bar Codes Talk were purchased prior to August 28, 2002 we are able to legally sell these numbers without any annual fees. You pay one price and we provide the legal ownership of the UPC and EAN barcode numbers.
For more information on GS1 click here.
Never! Once you purchase UPC or EAN barcodes from Bar Codes Talk the numbers are yours to keep forever. They will never expire and you will never have to pay anything for them again, meaning no annual or renewal fees. With every sale we issue an Authentic Certificate of Ownership, which certifies the legal transfer of the barcode numbers from Bar Codes Talk to the customer.
As a technologically advanced company we have been able to automate our systems, which lowers our overhead costs. Larger corporations are obligated to charge much higher prices for their barcode numbers, because they have much higher costs to make up for. By cutting unnecessary expenses and maintaining our focus solely on the barcode needs of our customers, we are able to offer 100% authentic, quality UPC and EAN barcode numbers and labels at much lower costs than our competitors.
We use the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology in our payment process, so you don’t have to worry about your information being compromised. SSL creates a unique encrypted connection which ensures two things: that the site you communicate with is the site that you originally intended (meaning that you don’t get misdirected to a corrupt location) and that the information you communicate with the SSL certified site is not picked up by any 3rd parties. The SSL protocol provides a multi-step system requiring each server to verify its identity, send its SSL certificate, check for validity, and finally enter into an encrypted data connection. The SSL certification is just another way that Bar Codes Talk is going the extra mile to take care of our customers.
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- A unique UPC/EAN number. Each UPC and EAN barcode number is unique and has never before been issued to another company/person.
- The best prices. Bar Codes Talk will match or beat the price of any other legitimate, verifiable reseller UPC or EAN barcodes and labels, all we need is a written quote or price.
- Quality customer service. We promise to do everything within our power to create a positive service experience for our customers. We’re happy to answer any questions, address your concerns, and explain anything that may be confusing, both before and after the purchase is made.
- Quick delivery. Our barcode numbers are available instantaneously upon purchase. Label orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, Monday-Friday.
- Our barcodes will be accepted at all retailers*, other than those who exclusively utilize barcodes from GS1. A list of these retailers can be found here under the “Retailers” tab.
* While we have never had any issues to date, in the event that a retailer other than those listed rejects our barcode numbers or labels please contact us ASAP to resolve the issue.
It’s no secret that pet owners love showing off their beloved companions. Travel accessories, pet apparel, organic, eco-friendly, and many other categories of pet products are steadily growing in popularity while also bringing in high revenues to their manufacturers. If you’re looking to start or grow a business providing pet products to consumers, Bar Codes Talk is the perfect match for your business’ bar code needs.
Bar Codes Talk caters to pet product businesses both small and large. We have been supplying authentic, certified UPC and EAN barcode numbers and labels to businesses since 1993, and our UPC and EAN numbers have been approved by the Authenticated UPC Registration Directory, George Laurer (inventor of the UPC), and by The Bar Code News.
Whether you’re selling dog beds and cat toys or specialized treats and jewelry for pet lovers, Bar Codes Talk makes the bar code buying process one less thing to worry about. Our barcode numbers and labels will work perfectly regardless if you’re selling from your own retail location, online, or through a large distributor. We provide the UPC and EAN bar codes and barcode labels you need quickly and efficiently, at the lowest cost possible. Our technologically savvy business methods and automated processing allows us to provide UPC and EAN bar code numbers labels at the lowest prices in the business. If you do happen to find a lower price, simply utilize our price matching guarantee.
If you choose to market your products through large pet product retailers such as PetSmart, Petco, or Pet Supermarket our barcodes are the right choice. Our bar codes are also accepted at most large general distributors including Target, Sears, and Walgreens. Click here to see the few retailers who only accept UPC and EAN bar codes directly from GS1.
Alternatively, selling pet products online will give your merchandise a much wider consumer audience, and raise profits by reducing rent and other expenses necessary with a physical location. Our UPC and EAN barcodes are tailored for the online retailer, and come recommended by Overstock.com and Amazon. If you plan to sell your accessories on Amazon reading our How To Guide to Selling Products on Amazon may be helpful. With a few clicks of the mouse the time from purchasing your UPC and EAN barcodes to posting your product online is nearly instantaneous.
Click here to get started! Still have a few questions? Feel free to contact us.
With the largest economy in the world, netting $15.7 trillion in 2012, the United States’ retail market provides many opportunities for businesses to develop and grow, and Bar Codes Talk is here to help. Music, jewelry, apparel, and electronics are just some of the hundreds of industries that benefit by purchasing affordable and authentic UPC and EAN barcodes from Bar Codes Talk.
As of April 2013, we have sold over 5 million bar code numbers world wide and in the United States. Our affordable prices, exemplary customer care, and expedited service time are just some of the many reasons why over 22,000 U.S. businesses are satisfied Bar Codes Talk customers. A large percentage of our business is repeat customers who are impressed with not only in the quality of our product, but the quality of our business practices.
Bar Codes Talk caters to American businesses small and large by providing quality barcode numbers and labels and a positive customer service experience to every client. Being a United States based company we especially understand the needs of domestic businesses, and are here to answer your questions and ensure that you get the barcode numbers and labels that your business needs to flourish. Our UPC and EAN barcode numbers and labels are accepted at almost all of the top retail chains in the United States, including: Target, Kohls, Walgreens, Costco, Sears, Publix, Rite Aid, Office Depot, Barnes & Noble, and Save-A-Lot. The only known retailers that do not accept resold barcode numbers are Wal-Mart, Macy’s, Kroger, Fred Meyer, Bloomingdale’s and Sam’s Club.
Bar Codes Talk is committed to excellence in every way, and we look forward to providing your business with quality, authentic UPC & EAN barcode numbers and labels at the most affordable prices in the business, guaranteed.
