Buying Upc Codes: On Ebay

Third-party resellers on eBay often sell "batches" of UPC codes (sometimes 500 or 1,000 codes for a few dollars). These are typically or "legacy" codes that were purchased from GS1 (the official barcode governing body) before 2002, when the rules regarding ownership and resale were different.

: You usually receive a digital list of 12-digit numbers (UPC) and sometimes 13-digit numbers (EAN) via eBay message or email. buying upc codes on ebay

Buying (Universal Product Codes) on eBay is a common tactic for sellers looking for a cheap and fast way to meet listing requirements. While eBay itself does not strictly forbid this, there are significant risks and trade-offs you should know before purchasing. 1. How Buying UPCs on eBay Works Third-party resellers on eBay often sell "batches" of