Consignor University - Barcoding

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For those of you new to barcoding or who haven't already developed a method of your own, here are some suggestions.

We have found that the easiest, most efficient way to approach barcoding is in these simple steps: Start by making the tags for your items (see Tagging Instructions). As you make them - follow these steps: As you make the cards, determine what price you will want to sell each item for and whether you want it to go for half-price on Saturday, and write that information in the bottom right-hand corner of the card. You will cover this with the barcode later. Once you have written and attached all the cards to your items, get a sheet of paper and make a list of the barcodes you will need. (for example: 3 - $1.00/ND, 5 - $1.00, 8 - $2.00, etc.) You will then have an easy list to take to the computer when you're ready to order your barcodes online. You will also have an easy system for knowing which barcodes go on which item, according to what you wrote on the tags. IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT BARCODES: If you change your mind on the price or half-price option that you put on an item, you MUST get a new barcode. DO NOT mark out the barcode's price or discount and change it manually. The item will scan at the checkout according to what is encoded in the barcode, not what is written on the barcode sticker.