We've covered the manufacturers barcode
Hi,
totally new to selling on amazon. I have set up an account and wanted to start selling. We have our own barcode stickers and have stuck these on top of the manufacturer barcode to prevent our staff mis scanning.
What do i need to do so i can use FBA services. Buy more barcodes? Can we use our 8 digit ones? Can;t find the answer anywhere!
Thanks,
Karen
2 replies
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8 digit barcodes are usually internal ones only, like the ones commonly used by M&S. They should not be used outside a store. Only exception are very high volume items like Coca Cola.
When listing the product you should use the original manufacturer’s barcode number, unless you’ve rebranded the product for some reason. In which case you’ll need to subscribe to GS1 for some barcodes, or apply to Amazon for a GTIN exemption.
If you’re wanting to use FBA you should use FNSKU stickers. The barcodes will be like X000UBQ4ZE. The advice is to avoid commingled inventory for a variety of reasons.
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When you create a shipment for FBA they will generate a label for you to use.
You would not want to commingle, as that causes too many issues, so will use the Amazon label to cover your own barcodes.
Summary
Label products
Products that do not qualify for Stickerless, Commingled Inventory must have FBA labels in order to be received at Amazon’s fulfilment centres. By selecting the Labelling required filter on the Label Products page, you can view the products in your plan that require labels.
For products that require Amazon barcodes, you must apply a barcode to each unit of the product and cover any existing barcodes. When applying a barcode label, cover the original manufacturer barcode (UPC, EAN, ISBN). Failure to cover these barcodes can cause errors in receiving and may result in misplaced inventory. Do not cover any serial number barcodes which uniquely identify the item (for example, IMEI barcodes on mobile phone packaging). If the proximity of multiple barcodes prevents you from applying a label without obscuring the serial number barcode, then place the item in a transparent poly bag and apply the Amazon barcode to the outside of the bag. Serial numbers must also be clearly visible as Amazon may record them. Obscured serial number barcodes may result in unplanned prep fees or classifying the item as unsellable.
Print labels
You have several options for printing product labels:
You can print labels from the Label Products page by entering the desired label quantity in the # of labels to print column for each product in your shipping plan and selecting the Print Label button.
You can also print labels from the Amazon-Fulfilled Inventory page. The option is located under the drop-down menu for Apply to # Selected Item(s).
You can print labels from the Manage Inventory page by choosing your products and selecting Print Item Labels from the Actions drop-down menu.
If you have a barcode scanner, you can use FBA Scan & Ship feature to create labels for your products. Learn more about Scan & Ship.
