Quote Originally Posted by clifford View Post
I must be searching poorly since I can't find what seems kinda simple and obvious.

So, I want to charge flat rates on single items using just 3 methods: UPS Ground ($14), Fedex 2nd Day Air ($17), and Fedex Overnight ($30).

Is there a way to create custom options for shipping that offer these prices and method titles?

Both the UPS and Fedex modules seem to require accounts and need to do calculations based on the product. I don't need that. Only what's listed above as every item sold is similar in size and weight.

Is there some way to configure this dumbed-down approach to shipping so that the buyer just sees those 3 options and fees?

Ideally, I would also like to offer 50% off each shipping fees on 2 or more items when using UPS Ground or Fedex 2nd Day Air (e.g., $14 + $7 + $7 on three items purchased using UPS Ground).

Thanks for any help!
Absolutely. I am doing this for one client right now (using "UPS" as the method of shipping). To get it working I cloned the "flat rate" module (and all it's components) and create 3 new files. One was for UPS Ground (flat rate), another for UPS 2 Day (flat rate), and the third for UPS Overnight (flat rate).

They did not want to tie into the real time UPS shipping module provided by Zen.

So, what they do is now have 3 shipping methods (all flat rates via UPS), and ini their case, if a customer buys 2 or more of one item, they charge an additional $15.00 on top of the flat rate (heavy items).

So, yes, it can be done.