Barcode questions

[Danny@BFC]

Hi all, I was wondering if the people who use barcodes could shed some light on a good place to purchase one, I only need one.!

Im thinking of using www.barcode1.co.uk any know reason not too or other advice / recommendations?

works out about £38 all in for the number, graphic in .pdf/.gif/.bmp format and a Guarantee Certificate.

Any advice appreciated, thanks in advance.

Danny

[ServWise]

Maybe this would be okay? it's free

http://www.barcodesinc.com/generator/

There are a number of free uk ones here too

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=free+uk+barcode+generator&aq=f&oq=&aqi=

[Danny@BFC]

thanks ServWise,

I should have mentioned I need a EAN-13 barcode, I think those free types are for small retailers selling their own wares, or using their own barcoding system just for their own purposes.

I plan to sell through retailers and distributors, aswell as direct to consumers so I think I need to use the European Article Numbering system.

Im new to all this so if I have understood this wrong I'd appreciate any advice.

Thanks

Danny

[TotallySport]

There are very few people who can sell 1 barcode, you can buy 10000 from GS1 for about £130, but you have to buy the lot, you cannot buy one from them and you cannot sell them on.

[Danny@BFC]

Hi Toatallysport,

thats what I know of GS1, the company I linked to state this was their reason for setting up their service, as not everyone wants more than a few or ongoing fee's etc.

it says on their site that they are allowed to sell on because of various reasons, they come from GS1-US, .

trying to find someone who has used them to check them out before proceeding.

Thanks
Danny

[TotallySport]

There are 3 companies that allowed to them them singley, which is down to their terms and conditions when they first signed up, but at £40 per barcode, if you will ever need 3 or 4, your better the pack from GS 1.

If your unsure contact GS1 they are very good and will validate the other company for you no problem.

[Danny@BFC]

Thanks Totallysport,

good advice.

Danny

[BQx]

We used barcode1.co.uk for the barcode for our new game.
They provided good prompt service - £20 for a barcode number - one off fee, no annual costs. the image was £3 extra - but I don't think GS1 provide the images anyway.
It certainly beats paying the annual costs to GS1 when you only need a couple of barcodes.