USPS Shipping Module by MarcoB - RateV4, IntlRateV2 - Support Thread

[RixStix]

It does that right now with volume filtering. The volume of all the USPS flatrate boxes is contained within the addon and it uses the volumes of the products to get a total volume of the products within the cart. If the volume of the product exceeds the volume of the box, the box is no longer available for the customer to choose.

One of my examples is that I know that I can fit 5 of one item within a small flatrate box and 7 of that item within an O--1996L box. If a customer orders 6 of that item, the small flatrate box is no longer an option. When they have 8 of that item, the Regional A flatrate and Med Flat rate boxes and larger are options.

Maybe I didn't understand your question.

[mikestaps]

The way I understand it is that volume filtering excludes the flat rate boxes... What I would like to do with it is to have the box size selected by total volume.

For example we have a particular item that has to ship in a 8x8x17 box but only weighs 2.5lbs, this makes filtering by weight an issue because we also have smaller items that weigh 8lbs but would fit in a 10x6x4 box.

If the config used (L)x(w)x(h);(volume) as the parameter it would make this the ULTIMATE shipping module.
I could probably "hack" my way through this, but it might take me a week to figure it out... Just hoping someone more proficient at php would know if it was possible.

[RixStix]

Can't help you with that but Marco can probably shed some light on that. What USPS class are you wanting to use for your example?

Volume filtering is specifically for FlatRate boxes since the volume of the FR boxes is embedded within this USPS addon. You just modify your product weights to also include the product volumes.

[Marco B]

The way I understand it is that volume filtering excludes the flat rate boxes... What I would like to do with it is to have the box size selected by total volume.

For example we have a particular item that has to ship in a 8x8x17 box but only weighs 2.5lbs, this makes filtering by weight an issue because we also have smaller items that weigh 8lbs but would fit in a 10x6x4 box.

I see the problem. If I added a config parameter for volume/dimensions config I guess that could do the job.

Box Sizes for Volumes

10x6x4;240
8x8x17;1088

Then you setup some box sizes for your shop so the quote can qualify for the balloon rate when it's needed.

[jasmel]

My USPS Priority orders has more than quadrupled since I installed this mod! I think it is due to the fact that the USPS first class estimated delivery time shows either 6 days or 7 days, when in fact it is more like 3-4 days from West Coast to East Coast. Have I done something wrong which causes the First Class to show up with higher estimated times?

Wondering if my orders are being affected by the longer estimated times. *old USPS module had 2-5 days listed.

Thanks.

[mikestaps]

I see the problem. If I added a config parameter for volume/dimensions config I guess that could do the job.

Box Sizes for Volumes

10x6x4;240
8x8x17;1088

Then you setup some box sizes for your shop so the quote can qualify for the balloon rate when it's needed.

That would be awesome!
I was thinking about possibly modding the core files a little bit to include a volume field in the product set up as well to achieve this. My idea was to hunt out the weight config stuff, copy it, change it to volume, and add in the appropriate definitions, fields, etc.
Your way sounds much faster!!!

[Bonkycat]

I am using 1.3.9h
I added the following mod's in this order:
*Column Layout Grid
*Buttons from zen button construction (not really a mod)
*Online Group Pricing
*image handler 3
*USPS Shipping Module - RateV4, IntlRateV2

Since others are successfully using this mod, I must conclude that I am doing something wrong, or not understanding it correctly.

It appears I have a successful install, however, none of the domestic quote options appear during checkout. Additionally, all of my shipping rates have doubled since installing. Prior to install, first class and priority were showing as they should in the standard zen version of USPS shipping.

I have very lightweight products, and set the weight of each to .0625 (an ounce). I really only installed this mod to be able to add insurance. The insurance mod didn't seem to be a viable solution as it appears out of date and not compatible with 1.3.9h.

Store is live. Shipping rates with one .0625lb item show as follows:
First-Class Mail Package (2 days) $4.66
Priority Mail (1 day) $8.05
Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box (1 day) $8.15
Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Box (1 day) $13.90
Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box (1 day) $17.90

help please?

[mikestaps]

Bonkycat-
My advice is to ALWAYS install mods in a test store to work out any "bugs" you may have.
in the mean time...
make sure to check the configuration -> shipping/packageing -> tare percentages in your admin.

Are you quoting commercial or retail rates?

[mikestaps]

The insurance mod didn't seem to be a viable solution as it appears out of date and not compatible with 1.3.9h.

If you are talking about the optional insurance mod I mentioned earlier, my live store is 1.3.9h and I have that mod installed with no problems...

none of the domestic quote options appear during checkout

If by domestic quote options you mean insurance, signature confirmation, etc. they do not actually show up when using this mod. by checking those in the set up of this module it will automatically add them on to the shipping price. this could explain the increased quote displays.

[Marco B]

My USPS Priority orders has more than quadrupled since I installed this mod! I think it is due to the fact that the USPS first class estimated delivery time shows either 6 days or 7 days, when in fact it is more like 3-4 days from West Coast to East Coast. Have I done something wrong which causes the First Class to show up with higher estimated times?

Wondering if my orders are being affected by the longer estimated times. *old USPS module had 2-5 days listed.

Thanks.

I'm not sure why that would be happening. If you give me a couple zipcodes I'll see if there is a problem.

When it says 7 days it might mean that the module had trouble retrieving the estimated shipping time since 7 days is the fallback value if it fails.