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

[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.

[Bonkycat]

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...



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.

Thank you Mike!!!

Option 2 was that I wasn't understanding something, and I think you explained it. I want the insurance optional, and by the looks of the prices, you are dead right. I am also thrilled to hear you are using the optional insurance mod with no trouble, so I have uninstalled this one and will try that one.

On another note.... I have heard mention of "test store" before... no laughing now... but I haven't a clue how to do that.

Thanks again for sorting this out for me so quickly. Now I can go back to the other issue I was working on before I played with this.

[mikestaps]

Ok, so this is me opening my mouth and inserting my foot!!!! FIRMLY!!
The optional insurance mod DOES NOT work with this mod. I'm going to get on that and see what I can do...

[Bonkycat]

LOL! Your foot is fine. I actually read every post in this thread before posting my own question and did see they won't play nicely together, but that is ok. I can tweak the standard zen shipping to work for me by playing with weight. The optional insurance is a necessity for my business, so I will install it without the other.

[mikestaps]

Bonky-
sent PM with tips on setting up test store...