AUSTPost module

[annav]

Oops, I also forgot. I want to have bank deposit as an option as well and I downloaded the mod for it a couple of weeks ago, but in what file do you upload it?

And also when it has been uploaded, once a customer goes through checkout they will obviously get the option whether to pay by paypal or bank deposit?

Thanks
Anna

[annav]

WOOHOO!! Aust Post calculator is working perfectly!!

Thanks for the info regarding changing the default currency.

BTW I found the the currency update button (duh! I'm so blind lol).


Cheers
Anna

[ozprodrivers]

Hi All,

I am just amazed at how many people are having hassles with Rods Plugin and his continued support through the forum of the plugin, Thank You Rod. I have found that the plugin won't be absolutely accurate compared to handing the goods over the counter at the Post Office so if you want it dead accurate then the plugin won't do it. But it will get it close to the mark.

I have found you have to work in kgs and decimals of kgs. The size can be a bit hit and miss but you will work it out as you go. We have had to tip in a couple of dollars on our export orders but I am not going to go to the customer and ask then to top up the order because we have lost $3.00 on the freight.

We have 10 suppliers (Drop Shippers) based around the country and we have had to balance the shipping out between Freight Free, Aust Post and including the freight in the Product Pricing.
Our automatic order email tells the supplier whats ordered, who's ordered it and how it has to go.
We then have to work with the supplier ensuring that the goods are sent appropriately.
We eventually will out grow the Aust Post module and will need to do something else but in the meantime this is the best available module to suit us and our needs. Once Again Thank You Rod

www.ozprodrivers.com.au/shop Please disregard the signature as we have changed our shop address for SEO purposes

[lucky__starre]

OK I'll admit I didn't read the whole thread & just skipped to the end, so I'm sorry if this has already been covered.

I'm on version 1.3.7 & haven't upgraded to the latest Auspost module yet, but it has been working pretty good up till now, however I received an order today that threw me, the person ordered a number of small items that calculate as a large letter (up to 125g) & then the last item was larger & would normally be classified as a parcel item, however it has calculated the order as a large letter (up to 250g).

The smaller items all have their dimensions & weights entered in the product info fields, however I only have the weight entered for the larger item.

I tested it myself & if I put the large item in the cart first it calculates postage correctly, but as the last item it doesn't, does anyone know why this would happen?

Thanks
Katie

[RodG]

I'm on version 1.3.7 & haven't upgraded to the latest Auspost module yet,
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I tested it myself & if I put the large item in the cart first it calculates postage correctly, but as the last item it doesn't, does anyone know why this would happen?

Thanks
Katie

That sounds like it may be an undiscovered bug. However, before trying to do any fault finding could you please install the latest update. Chances are the bug will still exist, but I really don't wish to waste time looking for it if it has already been fixed due to other code changes).

Also, if you could post a URL and the list of items that is causing this problem it will make debugging so much easier.

Cheers
Rod

[lucky__starre]

Hi Rod,

Thanks for getting back to me, I did try to upgrade to the latest version a while ago but it wasn't working properly, so I uninstalled it again, I will try again & see if it works this time.

My url is www.live2knit.com.au & the items purchased were 6 x 10g vials of Landscape Dyes & 1 x 100g skein of Undyed Marilyn yarn.

Regards
Katie

[RodG]

Hi Rod,

Thanks for getting back to me, I did try to upgrade to the latest version a while ago but it wasn't working properly, so I uninstalled it again, I will try again & see if it works this time.

My url is www.live2knit.com.au & the items purchased were 6 x 10g vials of Landscape Dyes & 1 x 100g skein of Undyed Marilyn yarn.

Regards
Katie

Hate to be a pain, but could you provide me a link to those specific items as I'm unfamiliar with knitting terms, and have been having a problem locating them. I wouldn't know an "Alapaca" from a "Cashmere Blend" even if my life depended on it ;-)
Vial's and Skeins are magical spells as far as I know.

Also, I hope you don't mind me saying, but your shop could probably do with a 'search' function for those ignoramises <sp>like me.

Cheers
Rod

[lucky__starre]

I'm on version 1.3.7 & am on the almost newest version of the Auspost module, it has been working pretty good up till now, however I received an order today that threw me, the person ordered a number of small items that calculate as a large letter (up to 125g) & then the last item was larger & would normally be classified as a parcel item, however it has calculated the order as a large letter (up to 250g).

The smaller items all have their dimensions & weights entered in the product info fields, however I only have the weight entered for the larger item.

I tested it myself & if I put the large item in the cart first it calculates postage correctly, but as the last item it doesn't, does anyone know why this would happen?

Hey Rod, just wondering if you've had the chance to check this out for me as yet?

Katie
www.live2knit.com.au

[RodG]

Hey Rod, just wondering if you've had the chance to check this out for me as yet?

Katie
www.live2knit.com.au

Yes, I have actually. It doesn't look like it going to be all that difficult to fix and I was hoping to email you a patched version of the code for testing last weekend. However, hardware issues got the better of me.

Hopefully this coming weekend will be more productive.

Cheers
Rod

[Webmyster]

Hi RodG!

I've just installed the script following your instructions as per install.txt and I am getting this following error during Estimation of postage cost window thing: ERROR:Unable to obtain a valid quote from the Australia Post Server.
You may still checkout using this method and we will contact you with postage costs as soon as possible.

Also does this scrip allow the buyer to select which postage method they'd like for example can the buyer select Express Post (for extra $$) instead of standard post?

And finally can this script be configured so that there is only a one time cost of 5.50 (parcel) and anything the customer adds after that is simply an extra dollar or two instead of adding 5.50 regardless of the item because I can quite easily fit heaps in my normal 5.50 parcel.

What I am talking about can be seen on this website i stumbled across: whitersmile.com.au/products-prices.html

Add a product and see how it only charges you a one time fee of 7.70 for express and you can add a few smaller items without incuring another 7.70$ charge.

Thanks mate