Making someone add products...

BryanKollar · 28th September 2006, 02:58 AM

I have a product on my site that when ordered, I want the customer to be forced to buy a 2nd item or else they can't buy the first one.

Is there a way to do this?

Thanks!

swguy · 28th September 2006, 10:54 AM

Not in native zencart. It would require a customization.

BryanKollar · 28th September 2006, 03:24 PM

Any possibilities for a customization by anyone or how would I go about it?

Just curious, thanks

Phid · 28th September 2006, 10:57 PM

I see there's a Better Together module which lets you package multiple products....why not set the price of the first product outrageously high where you only get a discount (i.e. regular price) when you order the second product with it?

Ok ok, so that might not work. However, have you thought about merely using attributes to package the second product with the first? If you want you could probably retain a separate product page for the second product as well (so it could be ordered independently if you choose).

swguy · 28th September 2006, 11:04 PM

... But then you'd have to call it "Worse Not Together." :)

Scott (Author, Better Together)

BryanKollar · 29th September 2006, 01:44 AM

See, the reason I want to do this is because of the service I offer.

I have a 8mm film reel to DVD, and that's a flat rate. Then we have a one time setup fee of $15.

So, I can't lump in the price in together because if they order 2 of these, only ONE $15 setup fee should be included, not on both.

Any ideas on ways around this, or ideas how to get them to do the $15 setup fee?

Thanks guys!

swguy · 29th September 2006, 01:52 AM

How about using an order total module like low order fee? Shows up at checkout time only once.

Good luck,
Scott

Merlinpa1969 · 29th September 2006, 01:53 AM

make product
then make a one time only attribute set to default

swguy · 29th September 2006, 01:28 PM

For this particular problem, I like Merlin's solution the best so far.

If you have multiple items that really should to be sold together then you can check the cart in the product info page. Of course, you would have to disable product adding from other pages such as the category, specials or featured pages for this to work. For those who would like to see an example of this, see

http://www.thatsoftwareguy.com/zencart_probe_cart.html

Good luck,
Scott

28th September 2006, 02:58 AM	#1
BryanKollar New Zenner Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Trucksville, PA Posts: 85	Making someone add products... I have a product on my site that when ordered, I want the customer to be forced to buy a 2nd item or else they can't buy the first one. Is there a way to do this? Thanks! __________________ www.BryanKollar.com

28th September 2006, 10:54 AM	#2
swguy Totally Zenned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Posts: 3,159	Re: Making someone add products... Not in native zencart. It would require a customization. __________________ Scott C Wilson That Software Guy - The Duke of Discounting. Quantity Discounts, Better Together, SMS on Sale, Gift Wrap at Checkout, and more. Please note that the forum is free, but PMs and emails are treated as quote requests.

28th September 2006, 03:24 PM	#3
BryanKollar New Zenner Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Trucksville, PA Posts: 85	Re: Making someone add products... Any possibilities for a customization by anyone or how would I go about it? Just curious, thanks __________________ www.BryanKollar.com

28th September 2006, 10:57 PM	#4
Phid Totally Zenned Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Narnia Posts: 822	Re: Making someone add products... I see there's a Better Together module which lets you package multiple products....why not set the price of the first product outrageously high where you only get a discount (i.e. regular price) when you order the second product with it? Ok ok, so that might not work. However, have you thought about merely using attributes to package the second product with the first? If you want you could probably retain a separate product page for the second product as well (so it could be ordered independently if you choose). __________________ My History Forum

28th September 2006, 11:04 PM	#5
swguy Totally Zenned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Posts: 3,159	Re: Making someone add products... ... But then you'd have to call it "Worse Not Together." :) Scott (Author, Better Together) __________________ Scott C Wilson That Software Guy - The Duke of Discounting. Quantity Discounts, Better Together, SMS on Sale, Gift Wrap at Checkout, and more. Please note that the forum is free, but PMs and emails are treated as quote requests.

29th September 2006, 01:44 AM	#6
BryanKollar New Zenner Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Trucksville, PA Posts: 85	Re: Making someone add products... See, the reason I want to do this is because of the service I offer. I have a 8mm film reel to DVD, and that's a flat rate. Then we have a one time setup fee of $15. So, I can't lump in the price in together because if they order 2 of these, only ONE $15 setup fee should be included, not on both. Any ideas on ways around this, or ideas how to get them to do the $15 setup fee? Thanks guys! __________________ www.BryanKollar.com

29th September 2006, 01:52 AM	#7
swguy Totally Zenned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Posts: 3,159	Re: Making someone add products... How about using an order total module like low order fee? Shows up at checkout time only once. Good luck, Scott __________________ Scott C Wilson That Software Guy - The Duke of Discounting. Quantity Discounts, Better Together, SMS on Sale, Gift Wrap at Checkout, and more. Please note that the forum is free, but PMs and emails are treated as quote requests.

29th September 2006, 01:53 AM	#8
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29th September 2006, 01:28 PM	#9
swguy Totally Zenned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Posts: 3,159	Re: Making someone add products... For this particular problem, I like Merlin's solution the best so far. If you have multiple items that really should to be sold together then you can check the cart in the product info page. Of course, you would have to disable product adding from other pages such as the category, specials or featured pages for this to work. For those who would like to see an example of this, see http://www.thatsoftwareguy.com/zencart_probe_cart.html Good luck, Scott __________________ Scott C Wilson That Software Guy - The Duke of Discounting. Quantity Discounts, Better Together, SMS on Sale, Gift Wrap at Checkout, and more. Please note that the forum is free, but PMs and emails are treated as quote requests.

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