Aurea Media barcodes originate from a grandfathered
Prefix. A grandfathered prefix is a prefix license that
was issued prior to the ECCC's change of terms in 2002
and prior to the ECCC becoming GS1 Canada. As this
prefix has remained active since it was issued it is not
subject to their current license terms.
- GS1 Issued Barcodes vs Grandfathered Barcodes
To obtain your own GS1 issued company prefix you can
only get it from one place - GS1. The advantages of
having your own company prefix may vary but the
primary advantage is you will have guaranteed access
to those retailers that GS1 has the strongest relationship
with. Those being some of the worlds largest retailers.
If you are a well established Company or Corporation we
would encorage you to obtain your own company prefix
If you are just getting your feet wet with your first
product or you don't expect you will be selling through
larger stores then you can try us or any of our
competitors. Any site other than GS1 that offers UPC
barcodes are only able to issue a barcode from a
grandfathered prefix and though you may be limited to
smaller stores they are still the majority.
Before buying any grandfathered barcode be sure you
check with your retailer to be certain they will accept it.
- Membership Has It's Privileges
Order from Aurea Media and your first barcode is just
$79.90. That's $44.95 for membership and $34.95 for
each barcode. Delivered instantly.
Membership with Aurea Media is a one-time fee and
entitles you to a number of other services. If you have
your own codes and need to generate a graphic, if you
need master carton barcodes made from your existing
UPC or if you need magazine date add-ons, we can
generate a variety of barcode formats in hi-res vector
EPS and bit-map graphics files for $15.00 ea. Contact us
for batch pricing.
Barcodes are included free with every CD or DVD
replication job or graphic design services over 4 hours
of billable time.
- Globally Unique - Use Worldwide
The barcode assigned to your product is globally unique.
No other product anywhere can have the same code.
UPC-A Barcodes are a universal format and can be used
by any retailer using a modern point of sale system.
A barcode from anyone other than GS1 can never belong
to you. You are simply granted use of it.
If it's critical you have your own company prefix then you
must contact GS1 to establish your own license.
Once you are a member you can login and manage your
account, download any codes you've already registered,
order barcodes, labels, custom barcode generation and
soon to be more great features.
- Superior Quality and Service
All barcodes are delivered within minutes after checkout
and arrive as a high resolution vector EPS. Or they can be
download by logging in to your account.
