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ASM Module 3: Purchasing Your UPC: This Lesson Covers
ASM Module 3: Purchasing Your UPC: This Lesson Covers
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ASM Module 3: Purchasing Your UPC
3. UPC Costs
4. Brand Registry
5. Your Choice
1. What Is a UPC?
UPC stands for Universal Product Code. It is used in many countries for product
tracking and identification in stores (both online and brick-and-mortar).
Amazon require you to have one UPC for nearly every category. You need to obtain a
Universal Product Code in order to create your listing and send inventory to Amazon.
3. UPC Costs
Read this breakdown of how much UPCs will cost you:
● Bought from GS1:
○ 1–10 = $250 + $50 annual renewal
○ 1–100 = $750 + $150 annual renewal
● Bought from Nationwide (a recommended UPC reseller):
○ 1 = $12
○ $5 = $25
○ 10 = $30
Now, it’s time to choose a company, and purchase as many UPCs as you need. Once
you finish, head over to the next lesson, where you will design your perfect product
packaging.