Barcode Scanner -- Quick Question About Product Availability

[UnboxingTreasures]

Does anyone know of a piece of equipment that will accurately scan comic book barcodes and return the correct series, issue #, variant, etc., etc.,

 

I've read that some are capable of grabbing the first 13 numbers (EAN) but don't catch the last 5 (UPC).

 

My knowledge is limited in this area -- if anyone has any insight, it would be greatly appreciated.

[Doktor]

I use my phone. There's a few scanners for smartphones that can read that whole barcode. But if you're looking for some sort of database integration beyond something homebrewed or whatever, I don't know. But I just use the CLZ app for my inventory/collection record keeping & their app works with the camera on your phone to read it.

[Kevin76]

Can always pick up a bluetooth scanner, expensive though. Or a cheap USB bar code would work fine too.

[theVisitor]

I have a laser barcode scanner from ComicBase. It's both hands-free and hand held.

It works with most barcode formats including UPC, EAN, ISBN, Code 3 of 9. I use it with the ComicBase software. Not sure if it will work outside ComicBase.

 

Phil

[UnboxingTreasures]

Does it update fairly regularly? For instance, if a book comes out will it be "scannable" day of?

 

Also wondering if it does a good job finding rare independent variants.

 

I use the CLZ phone app for scanning right now, but it doesn't find some independents.