AUSTPost module

[RodG]

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.

This is a generic error message that can relate to a multitude of different causes (Many of them perfectly legitimate).

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?

Yes.

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

This (the AP module) works on the concept of parcels, rather than items,
As long as correct weights and dimensions are specified (per item) the module will calculate costs based on the size and weight of the total package.

Each of the different types of shipping methods have their own 'handling fees', which is added as a one time only fee per parcel (not per item).

Cheers
Rod