Seller Forums
Sign in
Sign in
imgSign in
ForumsHomeDiscussions
ForumsHomeDiscussions
imgSign in
user profile
Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N

If amazon is not shipping my product and not handeling customer service, why do I need a UPC permanently attached

Why do I need to permanently attach a UPC code to my product?

Amazon is not doing anything for me other than providing a selling web site. They are not handling my customer service, they are not shipping the item, I am not shipping the item to amazon for FBA, so why do I need a label, logo or UPC code permanently attached to anything? it makes no sense to me. Who is this code for?

Amazon will never see this product and never have their hands on it.

703 views
7 replies
Create and Manage Listings
Tags:Add a product
30
Reply
user profile
Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N

If amazon is not shipping my product and not handeling customer service, why do I need a UPC permanently attached

Why do I need to permanently attach a UPC code to my product?

Amazon is not doing anything for me other than providing a selling web site. They are not handling my customer service, they are not shipping the item, I am not shipping the item to amazon for FBA, so why do I need a label, logo or UPC code permanently attached to anything? it makes no sense to me. Who is this code for?

Amazon will never see this product and never have their hands on it.

Create and Manage Listings
Tags:Add a product
30
703 views
7 replies
Reply
7 replies
user profile
Seller_NbYSGJ8Tehgbv
In reply to: Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N's post

You are correct. But most people do not think about this because they elect FBA.

Being that you are planning on being FBM only, you can elect to not put a UPC code on your items by applying for something known as a GTIN exemption. This will allow you to create new listings without the need for a barcode.

To successfully apply for a GTIN exemption, you must submit live images through edit inventory and they cannot have a UPC code on it. If the associate who is inspecting your images sees a UPC, they will deny the GTIN request.

If you are thinking about using FBA, you can print product labels...otherwise known as FNSKUs and just tape them to your items so the Amazon warehouses can effective handle shipping for you. If you want to be the one that handles shipping, you do not need a UPC code or any FNSKU on your items. You can just ship as is.

40
user profile
Seller_rI7BZIczK8iAC
In reply to: Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N's post

the UPC from GS1 is needed for CREATING the listing if you don't ask for a GTIN exemption. Having created the listing with an identifiable UPC protects you to a large percentage from having other sellers on your listing selling a counterfeit. But sticking it on the products it is not necessary.

23
user profile
Seller_ajCYejmTangGB
In reply to: Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N's post

Didn't AMZ have their own UPC-like identifier that you used to be able to use in lieu of a UPC, which allowed you to ship FBA?

Or have things changed?

00
user profile
Cooper_Amazon
In reply to: Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N's post

Good Evening @Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N,

I believe you created a duplicate discussion after you posted the first thread HERE regarding the same topic.

Please only create one thread per question as it can create confusion and duplicate work for the Support Staff. Additionally creating multiple threads on the same topic could be seen as spam on the forums and go against forums guidelines.

I will be closing out this thread in order to avoid duplicative work. Any additional updates will be provided on the original post HERE. Have a wonderful rest of the week.

Sincerely, Cooper_Amazon

01
Follow this discussion to be notified of new activity
user profile
Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N

If amazon is not shipping my product and not handeling customer service, why do I need a UPC permanently attached

Why do I need to permanently attach a UPC code to my product?

Amazon is not doing anything for me other than providing a selling web site. They are not handling my customer service, they are not shipping the item, I am not shipping the item to amazon for FBA, so why do I need a label, logo or UPC code permanently attached to anything? it makes no sense to me. Who is this code for?

Amazon will never see this product and never have their hands on it.

703 views
7 replies
Create and Manage Listings
Tags:Add a product
30
Reply
user profile
Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N

If amazon is not shipping my product and not handeling customer service, why do I need a UPC permanently attached

Why do I need to permanently attach a UPC code to my product?

Amazon is not doing anything for me other than providing a selling web site. They are not handling my customer service, they are not shipping the item, I am not shipping the item to amazon for FBA, so why do I need a label, logo or UPC code permanently attached to anything? it makes no sense to me. Who is this code for?

Amazon will never see this product and never have their hands on it.

Create and Manage Listings
Tags:Add a product
30
703 views
7 replies
Reply
user profile

If amazon is not shipping my product and not handeling customer service, why do I need a UPC permanently attached

by Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N

Why do I need to permanently attach a UPC code to my product?

Amazon is not doing anything for me other than providing a selling web site. They are not handling my customer service, they are not shipping the item, I am not shipping the item to amazon for FBA, so why do I need a label, logo or UPC code permanently attached to anything? it makes no sense to me. Who is this code for?

Amazon will never see this product and never have their hands on it.

Create and Manage Listings
Tags:Add a product
30
703 views
7 replies
Reply
7 replies
7 replies
Quick filters
Sort by
user profile
Seller_NbYSGJ8Tehgbv
In reply to: Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N's post

You are correct. But most people do not think about this because they elect FBA.

Being that you are planning on being FBM only, you can elect to not put a UPC code on your items by applying for something known as a GTIN exemption. This will allow you to create new listings without the need for a barcode.

To successfully apply for a GTIN exemption, you must submit live images through edit inventory and they cannot have a UPC code on it. If the associate who is inspecting your images sees a UPC, they will deny the GTIN request.

If you are thinking about using FBA, you can print product labels...otherwise known as FNSKUs and just tape them to your items so the Amazon warehouses can effective handle shipping for you. If you want to be the one that handles shipping, you do not need a UPC code or any FNSKU on your items. You can just ship as is.

40
user profile
Seller_rI7BZIczK8iAC
In reply to: Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N's post

the UPC from GS1 is needed for CREATING the listing if you don't ask for a GTIN exemption. Having created the listing with an identifiable UPC protects you to a large percentage from having other sellers on your listing selling a counterfeit. But sticking it on the products it is not necessary.

23
user profile
Seller_ajCYejmTangGB
In reply to: Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N's post

Didn't AMZ have their own UPC-like identifier that you used to be able to use in lieu of a UPC, which allowed you to ship FBA?

Or have things changed?

00
user profile
Cooper_Amazon
In reply to: Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N's post

Good Evening @Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N,

I believe you created a duplicate discussion after you posted the first thread HERE regarding the same topic.

Please only create one thread per question as it can create confusion and duplicate work for the Support Staff. Additionally creating multiple threads on the same topic could be seen as spam on the forums and go against forums guidelines.

I will be closing out this thread in order to avoid duplicative work. Any additional updates will be provided on the original post HERE. Have a wonderful rest of the week.

Sincerely, Cooper_Amazon

01
Follow this discussion to be notified of new activity
user profile
Seller_NbYSGJ8Tehgbv
In reply to: Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N's post

You are correct. But most people do not think about this because they elect FBA.

Being that you are planning on being FBM only, you can elect to not put a UPC code on your items by applying for something known as a GTIN exemption. This will allow you to create new listings without the need for a barcode.

To successfully apply for a GTIN exemption, you must submit live images through edit inventory and they cannot have a UPC code on it. If the associate who is inspecting your images sees a UPC, they will deny the GTIN request.

If you are thinking about using FBA, you can print product labels...otherwise known as FNSKUs and just tape them to your items so the Amazon warehouses can effective handle shipping for you. If you want to be the one that handles shipping, you do not need a UPC code or any FNSKU on your items. You can just ship as is.

40
user profile
Seller_NbYSGJ8Tehgbv
In reply to: Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N's post

You are correct. But most people do not think about this because they elect FBA.

Being that you are planning on being FBM only, you can elect to not put a UPC code on your items by applying for something known as a GTIN exemption. This will allow you to create new listings without the need for a barcode.

To successfully apply for a GTIN exemption, you must submit live images through edit inventory and they cannot have a UPC code on it. If the associate who is inspecting your images sees a UPC, they will deny the GTIN request.

If you are thinking about using FBA, you can print product labels...otherwise known as FNSKUs and just tape them to your items so the Amazon warehouses can effective handle shipping for you. If you want to be the one that handles shipping, you do not need a UPC code or any FNSKU on your items. You can just ship as is.

40
Reply
user profile
Seller_rI7BZIczK8iAC
In reply to: Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N's post

the UPC from GS1 is needed for CREATING the listing if you don't ask for a GTIN exemption. Having created the listing with an identifiable UPC protects you to a large percentage from having other sellers on your listing selling a counterfeit. But sticking it on the products it is not necessary.

23
user profile
Seller_rI7BZIczK8iAC
In reply to: Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N's post

the UPC from GS1 is needed for CREATING the listing if you don't ask for a GTIN exemption. Having created the listing with an identifiable UPC protects you to a large percentage from having other sellers on your listing selling a counterfeit. But sticking it on the products it is not necessary.

23
Reply
user profile
Seller_ajCYejmTangGB
In reply to: Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N's post

Didn't AMZ have their own UPC-like identifier that you used to be able to use in lieu of a UPC, which allowed you to ship FBA?

Or have things changed?

00
user profile
Seller_ajCYejmTangGB
In reply to: Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N's post

Didn't AMZ have their own UPC-like identifier that you used to be able to use in lieu of a UPC, which allowed you to ship FBA?

Or have things changed?

00
Reply
user profile
Cooper_Amazon
In reply to: Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N's post

Good Evening @Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N,

I believe you created a duplicate discussion after you posted the first thread HERE regarding the same topic.

Please only create one thread per question as it can create confusion and duplicate work for the Support Staff. Additionally creating multiple threads on the same topic could be seen as spam on the forums and go against forums guidelines.

I will be closing out this thread in order to avoid duplicative work. Any additional updates will be provided on the original post HERE. Have a wonderful rest of the week.

Sincerely, Cooper_Amazon

01
user profile
Cooper_Amazon
In reply to: Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N's post

Good Evening @Seller_3fEll1Co8eg8N,

I believe you created a duplicate discussion after you posted the first thread HERE regarding the same topic.

Please only create one thread per question as it can create confusion and duplicate work for the Support Staff. Additionally creating multiple threads on the same topic could be seen as spam on the forums and go against forums guidelines.

I will be closing out this thread in order to avoid duplicative work. Any additional updates will be provided on the original post HERE. Have a wonderful rest of the week.

Sincerely, Cooper_Amazon

01
Reply
Follow this discussion to be notified of new activity