Bar Codes TalkReviews of barcodestalk.com

Response from Bar Codes TalkJun 15, 2026

Thank you for your review. We'd like to clarify that all barcode numbers we sell originate from GS1 company prefixes that were issued before 2002. This is true regardless of whether a barcode begins with "7", "692", or any other prefix. The perception that some barcode numbers are "newer" or "older" is understandable, but in practice it does not affect functionality. Barcode prefixes simply reflect when a GS1 company prefix was originally allocated, not the quality, validity, or performance of the barcode itself. A barcode beginning with "692" will scan and function exactly the same as a barcode beginning with "7". Retailers, online marketplaces, inventory systems, and point-of-sale systems do not distinguish between "new" and "old" barcode numbers—they only recognize whether the barcode is properly formatted and unique. In short, the prefix does not impact usability. All of the barcode numbers we provide are legitimate, unique, and fully capable of being used for product identification and scanning purposes. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to answer any questions about barcode numbering or GS1 prefixes.

Response from Bar Codes TalkJun 4, 2026

Thank you for your feedback. The company name is entered by the customer during the checkout process, so it sounds like there may have been an error when the order was submitted. If that's the case, we're more than happy to help correct it. We also want to address your concern regarding customer service. At this time, we do not see any contact attempts from you in our system. However, we take your experience seriously and will have a member of our team reach out to you right away to help resolve the issue. We appreciate the opportunity to make this right and look forward to assisting you.

Response from Bar Codes TalkMay 18, 2026

We’re sorry for the frustration and would like to clarify the situation. We have been actively working with you on this matter through email and have responded to each of your messages in under 10 minutes. At this time, we are currently waiting for your reply so we can continue assisting you. The issue you experienced is not related to GS1 or invalid barcode numbers. What you encountered is a very common Amazon branding error that is typically quick and easy to resolve with the proper steps. Our support team is committed to helping you get this corrected, and your purchase remains fully covered under our “Works for Amazon” guarantee. Once we receive your response, we’ll continue working with you right away to resolve the issue.

Response from Bar Codes TalkMay 18, 2026

We’re sorry for the confusion and understand your frustration. The issue you encountered is related specifically to Amazon Brand Registry requirements. Sellers enrolled in Brand Registry agree to Amazon’s policy requiring barcode numbers obtained directly from GS1, including the ability to provide GS1 ownership documentation. Because of this policy, third-party barcode sellers cannot provide GS1 ownership certificates. We do make this information available in our “Works for Amazon” Guarantee, our Terms of Service, and our FAQ section so customers understand the limitations associated with Brand Registry accounts before purchasing. Our barcode numbers are valid and work properly when used in accordance with Amazon’s policies. However, using them in situations where Amazon specifically requires GS1-issued ownership documentation will unfortunately create issues, and there is no workaround for that requirement. That said, you are still fully covered under our “Works for Amazon” Guarantee and remain eligible for a refund. Our support team is happy to continue assisting you to ensure this is resolved appropriately.

Response from Bar Codes TalkMay 13, 2026

We’re sorry for the confusion and would like to clarify this matter. It would be impossible for you to receive barcode numbers that were already assigned to another company. We maintain full ownership rights to the entire barcode prefix we supply, and once a barcode number is sold, it is permanently removed from our system and can never be reassigned. After reviewing our records, we also have not received any inquiries from you regarding this issue, so we were not previously aware of the concern. In many cases, situations like this are related to GS1’s outdated GEPIR database, which does not accurately reflect legitimate third-party barcode ownership. A member of our team will be reaching out to you right away to help clear this up and ensure everything is properly resolved for you.

Response from Bar Codes TalkMay 12, 2026

We’re sorry to hear about your experience and would like to help get this resolved. After reviewing our records, we have not received any communication from you regarding this issue. Our barcode numbers are widely used and do work with Amazon, and they are backed by our “Works for Amazon” guarantee for added peace of mind. A member of our support team will be reaching out to you shortly to assist and ensure everything is resolved as quickly as possible. In the meantime, please feel free to contact us directly—we’re here to help.

Response from Bar Codes TalkMay 11, 2026

We’re sorry to hear about your experience and would like to help resolve this as quickly as possible. After reviewing our records, we have not received any contact attempts from you regarding this issue. Our barcode numbers are fully compatible with Amazon, including Amazon Australia, and are backed by our industry-leading “Works for Amazon” guarantee. We take concerns like this seriously, and a member of our support team will be reaching out to you shortly to assist and make sure everything is working as expected. In the meantime, please feel free to contact us directly so we can expedite the resolution.

Response from Bar Codes TalkMay 11, 2026

We’re sorry to hear about your experience and would like to clarify a few important points. All of our barcode numbers are valid and have been successfully used by over 200,000 companies worldwide, with more than 200 million barcodes sold. We stand behind the quality and reliability of our products. When you contacted us, our team offered several troubleshooting steps to help resolve the issue. However, these steps were declined. In an effort to ensure a fair outcome, we then offered a full refund. If you’re open to revisiting the issue, we’re still happy to assist and help get everything working properly for you.