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Magazine Bar Codes

Most (if not all) newsstands and large retailers require a barcode that uses the bipad system. This code is what their computers use to look up the price, record sales, inventory, etc. for a magazine. They will not accept the title without one.

There are two steps required for getting your code:

1. you must first get bipad number.
2. then you can get a bar code created that represents that number.

Magazine Title & Issue Coding is handled by the firm:

Harrington Associates
PO Box 1332
Charlestown, RI 02813
401-213-6830
Fax 508-819-4926

For detailed information on obtaining a magazine bipad number visit their website at www.nscopy.com.

Bar Code Printouts
Once you have an assigned Bipad number or you have a ISSN number, MagazinePublisher.com's bar coding software can output your magazine bar code and email it to you for placement on your magazine's cover.