Capture the inward unit
Record the product and each available IMEI or serial during opening stock or purchase. The identifier should remain unique within the relevant business inventory.
MOBILE SHOP INVENTORY GUIDE
How IMEI Inventory Works in a Mobile Shop
Quantity tells you how many phones exist; IMEI tells you exactly which unit moved.
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✓ Use one identifier per physical unit
✓ Validate duplicates before save
✓ Keep purchase-to-sale history
Select during sale
Scan or search an available IMEI, confirm the linked product and add the unit to the bill. A sold or already-selected serial should not be selectable again.
Use one identifier per physical unit
Validate duplicates before save
Keep purchase-to-sale history
Use quantity stock for non-serialized accessories
COMMON QUESTIONS
Clear before you act
Is barcode the same as IMEI?＋
No. A barcode often identifies a product type; an IMEI identifies one handset.
Can one IMEI be sold twice?＋
A correctly maintained inventory should prevent a sold IMEI from being selected again.
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