[Fixed - See post 26] USPS International shipping problem...

I know this is an old thread, but I have a fairly new zen cart that I have been working my cojones off on for about 3 months now. I just yesterday decided to enable USPS shipping to handle international shipments and came up against the same thing you all have. I wanted to personally thank Linda for her medal of honor worthy support. I did a google search on the issue, found this thread, and voila, up and running in no time. I would have been completely hosed without this person's support, so THANK YOU LINDA! :smile:

You are most welcome ... thanks for the update that this resolved the problem for you ... :smile:

So is this all I have to do is load up this new version? I can't change code worth a darn so I'm hoping for an upload and fixed!
Thanks

Reenie:

So is this all I have to do is load up this new version? I can't change code worth a darn so I'm hoping for an upload and fixed!
Thanks

Yes, that is all you have to do. I would recommend first renaming your file to:

usps.php.bak

in case there is something peculiar to your configuration that prevents its' working, that way you will have a backup of your original shipping module, but yes, just upload this file and then go into your admin area and configure it. Works like a charm.

Thanks! I backed up my old working version so I'm good there. Going to try and see if I can place an order now.

It would be better to use your initials rather than .bak or .old.
.bak and .old files found on a server could cause a failed PCI compliance survey AND, if you make it a habit or your editor makes it a habit, hackers can access .bak files and get any information contained in them.

dbltoe:

It would be better to use your initials rather than .bak or .old.
.bak and .old files found on a server could cause a failed PCI compliance survey AND, if you make it a habit or your editor makes it a habit, hackers can access .bak files and get any information contained in them.

Thanks for the input, I was just being a dumb*SS and doing what the tech support people at my hosting company do. I'm not surprised to know that, once again, they have failed the standards test...:no:

I've often said, "You can have a PHD in keyboard, and not know a darn thing about the mouse."
Just another reason that the cost of certified hosting may just be worth the money. We are a PCI Compliant host specializing in Zen Cart which means we regularly fight the battle for compliance. That includes educating all our customers whenever we find a new, helpful item.

I am also receiving this error on two different carts.

We are unable to find a USPS shipping quote suitable for your mailing address and the shipping methods we typically use.
If you prefer to use USPS as your shipping method, please contact us for assistance.
(Please check that your Zip Code is entered correctly.)

I am running v1.3.9h

I see there are a few different fixes for this issue. can anyone tell me which fix works for the version of zen cart I am running.

http://www.mybubblegumboutique.com/index.php

Go to this thread:
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=171314

and post #26 to get the USPS January 2, 2011 C version and follow the instructions ...

Hi there. I added the usps.php file according to instructions from post #26. International shipping is now working with one small issue. Its not showing first class international mailing as an option. I did change the rounding to 2 in the usps.php file. Not sure what ive missed. This is the address and what options i'm receiving: (i'm shipping from California)

Box 36
St Albert, AB T8N1N2
Canada

Your order will be shipped to the address at the left or you may change the shipping address by clicking the Change Address button.

Shipping Method:
This is currently the only shipping method available to use on this order.
United States Postal Service (1 x 0.30lbs)
Express Mail International (3 - 5 business days) $26.95
Priority Mail International (6 - 10 business days) $21.25
Priority Mail International Padded Flat Rate Envelope** (6 - 10 business days) $11.95

What are your settings in the Configuration ... Shipping/Packaging ...

Country of Origin United States
Postal Code 95350
Enter the Maximum Package Weight you will ship 10
Package Tare Small to Medium - added percentage:weight 0:0
Larger packages - added packaging percentage:weight 10:0
Display Number of Boxes and Weight Status 3
Order Free Shipping 0 Weight Status 0
Shipping Estimator Display Settings for Shopping Cart 0
Display Order Comments on Admin Invoice 1
Display Order Comments on Admin Packing Slip 1

If you go to Modules ... Shipping ... and click once on the USPS shipping module, what do you see in the right panel? :unsure:

United States Postal Service

You will need to have registered a Web Tools account with USPS at their website to use this module.

USPS expects you to use pounds as weight measure for your products.

Enable USPS Shipping
True

Enter the USPS Web Tools User ID
************ (my id is entered)

Which server to use
production

Handling Fee
0

Handling Per Order or Per Box
Order

Tax Class
--none--

Tax Basis
Shipping

Shipping Zone
--none--

Sort Order
0

All Packages are Machinable
True

USPS Options
Display weight, Display transit time

Domestic Shipping Methods
EXPRESS, PRIORITY, FIRST CLASS

International Shipping Methods
Express Mail Int, Priority Mail Int Padded Flat Rate Env, First Class Mail Int Letter

Debug Mode
Email

Turn on:
First Class Mail Int Package

Does First Class show now for Canada?

Yes!!! Thank you SO much Linda!!

Thanks for the update that you now have this working ... :smile: