ISBN Bar Code Generator
Barcode Pricing Instructions
Below we have added instructions for different pricing scenarios, including each option's advantages and disadvantages, as well as some guidance on when to use which.
Barcode Without Price
If you're not looking to include your books's retail price with your barcode, simply enter your ISBN above and leave the price box empty.
Choose this option if:
- You expect to make most of your sales online (via online vendors or your own website)
- If you sell your books yourself directly to a buyer (trade shows, book fairs, events)
Advantages:
- You can change the price of your book any time without having to change your cover
- Barcode takes up less space on your backcover
Disadvantages:
- A book without a price or price placeholder (see below) can't be sold in traditional bookstores
Barcode With Price Placeholder
If you're looking to offer your books in bookstores, you will need to include a Bookland EAN, which is the extra barcode next to the main barcode.
Here, we have two options:
- Barcode with a price placeholder
- Barcode with an actual price
Choose placeholder option if:
- You are planning to sell your book in physical bookstores, but don't want to commit to a set price
Advantages:
- You don't have to commit to a book price
Disadvantages:
- Buyers in the store won't know your book's price
How to:
- Enter 90000 in the Barcode Generator's price field
NOTE: Retailers scan the barcode but often pull the price information from their own database, since pricing is up to them. So displaying an actual price is less important.
Barcode With an Actual Price
This option will embed a set price into your barcode.
Choose price option if:
- You are planning to sell your book in physical bookstores, and already know what price you want to charge for it
Advantages:
- Buyers in the store will be able to see the price of your book right away
Disadvantages:
- You have to commit to a certain book price, or you may have to update your cover based on your pricing
How to:
Depending on your country, be sure to use the following codes to ensure you are encoding the correct currency.
(By default, a price entered without a preceding country code will be displayed in US$)
Country | Country Code | How to Enter Price (Example Price = 6.99) | How it Will Be Displayed |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 5 | 50699 or 6.99 | US$6.99 |
Canada | 6 | 60699 | CAD$6.99 |
UK | 0 | 00699 | £6.99 |
More Resources
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