Checkout but disable further processing

[rnagia]

I am trying to set up a new store with ver 1.3.9f.

Settings are :
Store Status = 0 (ie Normal Store)
Customer Shop Status - View Shop and Prices = 0 (Not required)

I intend to first put items in the store and test the concept. If I get hits on the checkout i would consider it a buy. Therefore after the click on the "go to Checkout" - I want to diplay some message like " Sorry, at present unable to process checkout".

How could the above be achieved?

thanks in advance.

[kobra]

Set your cart to enforce stock levels
admin > config > stock

You vcan view the presented text on checkout or might be at viewing cart and alter it in the language files