Process To Ecom Profits Podcast
Process To Ecom Profits Podcast
EP 17: Understanding GTINs with Michelle from GS1 US
There is one place you need to make sure that you buy your UPC if you want to sell on Amazon, and that is GS1. In this episode, we will go through what GS1 is, the basics of UPCs and barcodes, and how to avoid potential issues with your GTINs on Amazon. GS1 has recently revamped its pricing so that GS1 barcodes are less expensive for smaller sellers with less than ten products.
Links Mentioned:
Cyndi Thomason - Bookskeep.com
Robyn Johnson - Marketplaceblueprint.com
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02:00 How has the pandemic affected the number and type of businesses purchasing UPCs?
03:28 What is a GTIN (Global Trade Identifying Number), and is that number universal only in the US or globally?
05:39 Why can’t I just buy discounted UPCs from eBay since they are so much less expensive?
08:08 How do the prefixes work on Amazon so people can understand why Amazon sometimes kicks back errors when listing with some GS1 GTINs?
11:03 Why are the prices for GTINs so much more expensive on GS1 than eBay's recycled codes?
14:38 How can the products from GS1 help you with shipping and carton labels?
15:00 What is GS1’s data hub, and how can it help you better keep track of your GTINs?
17:09 What is the thing new companies should know before they purchase their UPCs?
18:39 If you have many product variations, how many GTINs do I need to purchase?
21:00 What about GTINs exceptions on Amazon, does that impact how many GTINs I need to purchase?
22:48 Now that GS1 has allowed for individual barcode purchases, what trends have you seen around UPC purchases over the last few years?
25:00 What is the difference between an EIN versus UPC GTIN?
26:30 What do you need to know about what name to register with GS1?
27:51 What is GTIN hijacking, and how can it cause an error for my GS1 purchased barcode?