thread Re: Can I create custom item IDs without a bar code reader? in Online Store

Can I create custom item IDs without a bar code reader?

ShannonBowen — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 21:19:38 GMT

Could I invent custom codes for my items that don't rely on a scanner or reader? For instance, if I have several pottery french butter keepers in the same gloss green glaze, could I call them something like:

BKGG1

BKGG2

BKGG3 etc...?

I'm looking for an intuitive solution to reconcile sales in-store with sales that will be happening concurrently online. I don't want to accidentally double-sell an item.

Re: Can I create custom item IDs without a bar code reader?

AshleyK — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:54:14 GMT

Hi @ShannonBowen! Yes, you can just type in your custom SKU/item marker into the SKU field. You will be able to search items by this to help organize your inventory better.

Let me know if you have any other questions. 🙂

Re: Can I create custom item IDs without a bar code reader?

ShannonBowen — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 00:50:40 GMT

Thanks for getting back to me! I'm actually still waiting to transition from Weebly to Square Online (supposedly I'll get a call soon from the beta guy in charge). I've been hesitant to work on my item library in case it doesn't translate, but I can't wait. Business continues. Would you by any chance have any tips for creating easy-to-organize codes? Do you have any links to tutorials that might help me?

Re: Can I create custom item IDs without a bar code reader?

AshleyK — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:06:22 GMT

@ShannonBowen that's awesome to hear! I hope you get a call back soon.

I don't have any tips that I've personally used, but you may want to check out this article posted from Square that details what a SKU is and the recommended ways for using it. It's a bit lengthy so you will have a little bit of a read ahead of you, but I find it really informative.

Re: Can I create custom item IDs without a bar code reader?

ShannonBowen — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:37:06 GMT

Thank you, @AshleyK ! That link is incredibly helpful!

Re: Can I create custom item IDs without a bar code reader?

AshleyK — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 19:23:22 GMT

Woohoo! I'm glad to hear it. 🙂

Thanks again for creating this thread. I look forward to working with you more in other threads as well. Have a great day!