Mulitple flat rate shipping charges

[juliartz]

I want to have only a tiered style of flat rate shipping in my store, but can't seem to figure it out. I've read thru the thread, and don't seem to find one that explains what I am looking for. As an example:

from .01 to 5.00 free shipping
from 5.01 to 29.99 $7.50 shipping
from 30.00 to 49.99 $10.00 shipping
from 50.00 to 100.00 $15.00 shipping
101.00 & over Free shipping

Is there a simple way to set this up. Please explain very simply, as I really do not understand the computer jargon nor HTML...
Thanks bunches.

[Ajeh]

You would want to look at either the Table Rate table or Zone Rate zones shipping modules to build this method of shipping ...

[juliartz]

You would want to look at either the Table Rate table or Zone Rate zones shipping modules to build this method of shipping ...

Ok Ajeh~
You have in your midst, the Queen of DUH....
Could you (VERY simply.... please) explain in more detail?
When I went to the area in which you refer, I have absolutely no idea what I'm supposed to do there... So sorry..

[Ajeh]

Go to the Modules ... Shipping ... and install the Table Rate table shipping module ...

Set it to use:

5.00:0.00,29.99:7.50,49.99:10.00,100.00:15.00, 10000:0.00

And set to base this on Price ...

You do have a choice if you want the 2nd Free Shipping to read Free Shipping by going to Modules ... Order Totals ... Shipping ot_shipping and turning on Free Shipping on Orders over 101.00 ...

[juliartz]

Go to the Modules ... Shipping ... and install the Table Rate table shipping module ...

Set it to use:


And set to base this on Price ...

You do have a choice if you want the 2nd Free Shipping to read Free Shipping by going to Modules ... Order Totals ... Shipping ot_shipping and turning on Free Shipping on Orders over 101.00 ...

Ajeh~
Something is very wrong... I set this up as you said, exept that I changed the charge for shipping, but kept with the same formula.
I just received an order for $96.00 and the shipping charge only showed $1.00. This dollar, I discovered was from a handling charge I had set up in the UPS module. Shipping should have come up as $11.75 (new charge for this amount). I also changed free shipping at $124.99 in the Order totals...Shipping ot_shipping.
I need to be able to figure this out before I loose any profit because of the shipping.
BTW, if this helps, they paid using Google Check Out. Thanks for all the help you've given my so far. I really do appreciate it.

julz

from .01 to 5.00 free shipping
from 5.01 to 29.99 $7.50 shipping
from 30.00 to 49.99 $10.00 shipping
from 50.00 to 100.00 $15.00 shipping
101.00 & over Free shipping

[Ajeh]

I am not familiar with Google Checkout but the other day there was a post about shipping and Google Checkout ...

Sounds like something is not configured correctly with your add on ...

[juliartz]

Go to the Modules ... Shipping ... and install the Table Rate table shipping module ...

Set it to use:


And set to base this on Price ...

You do have a choice if you want the 2nd Free Shipping to read Free Shipping by going to Modules ... Order Totals ... Shipping ot_shipping and turning on Free Shipping on Orders over 101.00 ...

Ajeh..
You have been so wonderful and helpful to this total DUH... I hope you can help me with one more thing??
The flat rate is now working great (the google part... I stopped offering that as it has a quirk that needs to be addressed).
Anyway, my problem
I love the way the flat rate works, and its great for everything EXCEPT this one product I sell. Dollar wise, it falls into the 7.50 shipping fee, however... I think that is way too much for a simple desktop calendar that I sell for 6.95. I don't want to charge more the $2.00 for shipping for this one particular item. Is there a way to keep the flat rate shipping based on prices, but also have a seperate shipping method for certain items?
Thanks again.
julz

[Ajeh]

You would have to customize the shipping a bit further ...

You could do that either by adding in a test for the products_id into the module and then change the price for that products_id or make separate shipping modules for specific products ...

Another way to do it is to use the products_weight field, where for Products that need a different price from the Flat Rate you instead use the products_weight ...

But, you need to decide what to do when you have a regular Product and a Product with the special shipping cost in the same cart ...

[juliartz]

You would have to customize the shipping a bit further ...

You could do that either by adding in a test for the products_id into the module and then change the price for that products_id or make separate shipping modules for specific products ...

Another way to do it is to use the products_weight field, where for Products that need a different price from the Flat Rate you instead use the products_weight ...

But, you need to decide what to do when you have a regular Product and a Product with the special shipping cost in the same cart ...

uh.... DUH here...
I am so sorry Ajeh... I really am a dumb ***t when it comes to doing alot of these things. Which one can be done, NOT in the back end, but in the admin area? Because I am a , I have my friend who hosts my site lock me out of that area. I can only do stuff in the admin part....
What I am confused about (nothing new here.. lol ) is the part about the products_weight. Do I have to choose between the products_weight and the products_flat rate?
I "think" I understand what you mean by multiple purchases. Meaning, if they purchase this calendar plus something else, then the dollar amount (legitmately) would fall in the flat rate, but because I have it set up with a set rate, it would not work??
I think the best way would be for me to change my flat rate tier. Making anything, say under $6.00 have a $2.00 s/h. That would then, I think, solve my problem in the easiest manner with less confusion.
I thank you once again for coming to my aid (and having patience with my DUH questions).

[Ajeh]

I buy a less than $6.00 product ... so you want $2.00 in shipping ...

I buy a $12.00 product ... so you want your Flat Rate shipping ...

I buy 2 less than $6.00 products ... now what happens?

I buy 1 less than $6.00 product and 1 $12.00 product ... is this suppose to be the Flat Rate shipping?