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Register for Barcodes

October 24, 2019

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Register for Barcodes

Can you help me register for barcodes?

It is important for customers to know that SA Barcodes is a barcode reseller, and therefore when purchasing from us, you do not register for barcodes. Customers simply purchase them from us and we take the barcode number out of circulation. This is how we can sell our unique,

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QR Codes Explained

November 13, 2018

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QR codesQuick Response Codes, created in Japan, are known under the acronym QR Codes, they are 2D bar codes which are able to store a vast amount of information and as the name portrays they are quick in directing you to the required information they represent such as websites and promotions. In this article I will briefly explain the way in which a QR code works and its appearance. So you may be thinking why the need for so many different barcode formats, why use QR codes and not the original 1D barcode with the vertical black lines that we see used on the majority of goods? Reason for that being is that barcodes are constantly evolving and being able to store more information and action more features. The QR code is able to store a large amount of required information, so much so that it can be programmed...


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Barcodes for Dummies (Part 1)

November 2, 2016

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Barcodes for Dummies Part 1

The world of barcodes can intimidate even the most sophisticated business owner. Barcoding technology is expanding and developing every day and it is tough to keep on top of it.  At SA Barcodes, we are more than happy to assist you through the process of acquiring GS1 barcodes and learning how to implement tcode-128-south-africahese barcodes in your business.  We are here to answer all of your questions.  You do not have to be daunted by the process of buying barcodes in South Africa.  We aim to make the process as simple and uncomplicated as possible.  This blog is here to answer all your questions about barcodes as well as to help you to understand them better.

What are barcodes...



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Barcode History around the World

December 16, 2015

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Barcode History around the World

When did barcodes start? Barcodes originated from the increasing need to create a system to manage retail operations in a more efficient manner. Retailers were getting bigger and bigger and stock control was becoming more and more difficult. Retailers around the world needed a system to make it simpler and to be able to attend to more customers on a daily basis. The initial request came from a retail store owner who was at his wits end and approached the Dean at Drexel Institute of Technology in Philadelphia who was not intrigued by the request and in 1952 Norman Joseph Woodland and Bernard Silver stepped up to the plate and developed the modern barcode. This answers the question of who invented the barcode system. They based their barcode on Morse code, using dots and lines. Woodland had his first inspiration for his first barcode from sand, while sitting on a beach in Miami he drew his fingers through the sand which gave him the idea of the vertical...


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6 things you need to know before barcoding your products

March 20, 2015

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6 things you need to know before barcoding your products

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1. Where your barcode number comes from There are two ways to source barcode numbers for your products. The first is from GS1 – the official international provider of barcode numbers. Here you will be leasing your barcodes annually and will be required to pay an upfront registration fee as well. The alternative is to purchase your barcodes through a reputable reseller such as SA Barcodes. Barcode resellers have sourced their numbers directly from GS1 prior to law changes made in 2002 – which now enables them to resell barcodes at a once-off rate to clients. With a barcode reseller, there are no annual fees...


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SnapScan App – changing the payment game

December 3, 2014

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So, you’re out at one of your local markets ordering some boerewors rolls and chips when you suddenly realise you don’t have any cash on you. Market stalls don’t often have card machines at their disposal either. Now, you’ve got to be inconvenienced and rush over to the nearest ATM (which we know is not something that is not always accessible at a market) while your food gets cold…...Or do you? No, that is no longer a problem, with the Snapscan app. You just have to have your smart phone with you , which we know with the wprld today our smartphones are always on us.

This is a new mobile app on the block that’s revolutionising the way we pay for goods, from e commerce to markets to clothing boutiques and coffee stores. Since its launch in 2013, Snapscan has brought over 12 000 small South African...


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Halloween GIVEAWAY!

October 20, 2014

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It's competition time!Stand a chance to win a voucher worth R250 from either Spree, Takealot or Woolworths! To enter: caption the picture below with a phrase that you think describes what's happening in the picture. Use your imagination and post your answer in the blog comments section below.  The more creative, funny and original your caption is, the better your chances of winning!
The winner will be chosen on Halloween - 31 October 2014.Good luck and happy captioning! Warm regards, The SA Barcodes Team
Update 31 October 2014: Competition is closed.

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Myth Debunked – the Mark of the Beast in UPC barcodes

September 18, 2014

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For every new invention or international event, there comes a conspiracy theory or inconceivable rumour to go with it. This one is to do with the UPC barcode which was invented by George Laurer in 1973, and since then has played a pivotal role in the retail and business markets across the globe. And with such widespread usage, it was almost inevitable that certain groups of people would find fault with it and create myths.

Fundamentalist Christians have claimed that hidden in every UPC barcode is the Mark of the Beast – 666 – as referenced in the Bible. This is what it says in Revelation 13:16-18, King James Version:
16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: 17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he...


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Guidelines for a creative QR code marketing campaign

August 22, 2014

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QR codes. Pronounced dead by experts in the field countless times, but yet seem to have more lives than a risk-taking cat. However, if experts claim the QR code is dead, why are people still using or recommending them? The issue lies not in the mechanics of a QR code itself, but rather in the technique or method in which it is utilised.

Many companies today are successfully engaging customers in all aspects of social media. From Facebook to Twitter to YouTube, these interactive channels are making it easy to meet customers halfway. Social media gets a positive response because it entertains as well as informs, and one of the newest forms of this interaction can be found in QR codes....


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Can you tell the origin of a product by its barcode?  

July 28, 2014

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A common myth globally is that the origin of a product can be deciphered from the initial 2 or 3 digits of that product’s barcode; whether it be an EAN (13-Digit) or UPC (12-Digit) barcode format. But it isn’t as simple as that – read on to find out more… By Cat Robinson

This is of interest to consumers who wish to boycott items originating from a certain area for ethical reasons – such as toys made in China which may still contain lead paint and small parts which are potentially harmful to younger children; as well as the extremely low wages paid to workers as well as working conditions they consider...


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    Our blog researchers include local barcode experts from the SA Barcodes team: Cat Robinson and Andreas van Wyk

    SA Barcodes Team

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