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UPC Database - Find Codes to Enter Sweepstakes

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The Bottom Line

The Internet UPC Database is a quick and convenient place to find UPC codes that you need to enter sweepstakes.

Pros

  • Saves time finding the UPC codes required by some sweepstakes
  • Search by product/manuracturer
  • Easy to use
  • Totally free

Cons

  • Not all products/sizes are included
  • Some UPCs are invalid/oudated
  • It can be difficult to tell if the products are specially-marked for sweepstakes

Description

  • Large amount of product UPC codes.
  • Frequent updates add new product UPCs on a regular basis.
  • Easy search helps you find products quickly.
  • Specific brands and sizes are displayed, making it easier to find the exact UPC code that you need to enter.

Guide Review - UPC Database - Find Codes to Enter Sweepstakes

Some sweepstakes require that entrants supply UPC codes from the sponsors' products to participate. Sweepstakes cannot legally demand that you purchase a product without supplying an alternate method of entry - that would be consideration. To get the UPC codes you need, you could go to the grocery store and simply write them down. However, the Internet UPC Database provides a faster alternative.

Before you spend a lot of time looking for a UPC code, click over to the UPC database and see if the products you need are there. It takes only a few seconds, and can save you quite a bit of inconvenience.

How to Find UPC Codes

To use the Internet UPC Database to find UPC codes, look at the left-hand side of the screen. Underneath the header "Action" you'll find a link, "Search." Click on "Search" and enter the product whose UPC code you need.

User Reviews

 3 out of 5
Other UPC Resources, Member e8y82002

I found that the database was helpful, but because it's user entered there were a lot of problems. I think upcgrocery.com does a much better job screening their data.

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