Serialization

Merchant Magic™ POS and Serial Tracker include a sophisticated serialized tracking module. It allows you to look up serial numbers and view complete historical information about them.

What is Serialization?

Serialization is the identification of a product of the same part number or barcode with a unique number. In this way, two TV's of the same brand and part number can still be discriminated when brought into a TV repair shop.  Hand guns and rifles can be discriminated when brought into a gun shop. Serialization determines product ownership.

Why Serialize?

The most common reasons to serialize your products are:

1. It is required by law. Example: The sale of firearms. By federal law, all firearms must be tracked by serial number when bought, sold, transferred or basically, when changing hands.

2.  To Track Warranties. Assume you buy a refrigerator with a 3 year warranty. Tracking what specific serial number was sold to the customer on what date determines the validity of the warranty.

3. Consignment Tracking. When customers bring in items of clothing, household goods, etc.. into a consignment shop, each article must be labeled and tracked individually from receipt to sale. Serialization is necessary in this instance.  Instead of making up new part numbers for the same item, you can assign a unique serial number to the item. 

Serialization history is automatically built as a background process each time you sell a serialized item, do a trade-in, a direct buy, or take in a consigned item.  You do not have to concern yourself with double entry of information.

What if I want to Serialize an Item, but the Item Doesn't Have a Serial Number on it?

If the item does not come with a serial number on it, Merchant Magic™ will automatically generate a unique serial number for you.