Using per weight Unit shipping Problem

[chas688]

OK,

So, let's say that I have a product that sells for a dollar. I am using per weight unit shipping and have the weight set at .12 (quail eggs), so it charges .12 x qty and that equals shipping cost.

My problem is that for orders less than 50, it doesn't cover the cost of the shipping, so my client wants to add a handling fee for orders under 50 units. Over 50 units, the .12 works out just fine and covers the cost of his shipping. We just need to add $10 to orders under 50 units.

In the per weight unit module (admin section) there is a box for handling charge. I need to modify things so that this only applies to orders under 50 and am wondering does anyone know of where to start. Also, before I get into doing custom coding, does anyone know an easier way to do this?

Chas688

[kobra]

I still do not follow the logic that $10 is required to cover costs under 50 units??

I understand that this may be what it being requested though...

a combination of per item cost + handling fee and

admin > config > Shipping/Packaging > and these 2 items:

Package Tare Small to Medium - added percentage:weight
Larger packages - added packaging percentage:weight

Figure out what 50 average weight is and add a percentage

Over 50 can be 0:0 or some other value for larger packages