Can I Reuse a Barcode from a Discontinued Product on a New Product?
Can I Reuse a Barcode from a Discontinued Product on a New Product?
No. Reusing a barcode from a discontinued product is strongly discouraged. Many retailers and selling platforms retain product records indefinitely, even after an item is no longer sold.
If the same barcode is later assigned to a different product, it can create serious conflicts in retail systems, including:
- Incorrect product descriptions at checkout
- Pricing errors
- Inventory tracking problems
- Listing rejections or account issues
To avoid these problems, each new product should always be assigned its own unique barcode. Speedy Barcodes makes it easy and affordable to purchase new barcodes whenever you launch a new product.
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