Setting up shipping for Int'l

I can't seem to figure my way around setting up for Int'l shipping without them having the option to select "best way" shipping which is the cost for domestic. Also the shipping rate seemed to be off in the int'l pricing choice.
Is there something I'm missing? I've set up a store in the past with an old version of zencart and had no issue. For some reason I can't figure this out. Is there a mod that would help with that?

I have it set up per unit (weight). And for zone rates but I probably did not do that properly.
So close to launching! Please help me figure this out. :-) thank you!

I forgot to add that i have Zone 1 set up for US, and Zone 2 set up for 00

What shipping module(s) do you want for Domestic?

What shipping module(s) do you want for International?

What is "your" idea of Domestic? All of the US with All Territories? or All of the US with 50 states+DC? or Just the lower 48 states +DC?

I plan to ship USPS for all.
Domestic = 50 states +DC

Did you make a Zone for that?

Peek over here to get some quick ones:
https://www.zen-cart.com/content.php?308-prepared-zone-definitions

What do you want to use Per Unit perweightunit for?

What do you want to use Zone Rate zones for?

NOTE: I am assuming you grabbed the USPS K7 version from the plugins ...

Ajeh:

NOTE: I am assuming you grabbed the USPS K7 version from the plugins ...

No I did not. Doing it now.

First, you will want to get the USPS Version: 2015-05-31 K7 add-on for your site:
Version: 2015-05-31 K7

Load that USPS shipping module to your server

Next, create the US 50 States + DC Zone definition ... that link I posted will give you a fast way to set it up without having to build it 1 state at a time ...

Next, once USPS is done, we can move on to what you want to use for the International ...

I am not quite sure why you said you have Per Unit perweightunit and Zone Rates zones installed, unless it is because you did not know you needed to grab the USPS module and now are stuck on what to do next ...

I suspect you might want to see if USPS handles all of your shipping needs for both Domestic and International before adding the Zone to it for just the US 50 States + DC ...

Ajeh:

I am not quite sure why you said you have Per Unit perweightunit and Zone Rates zones installed, unless it is because you did not know you needed to grab the USPS module and now are stuck on what to do next ...

Yes, this. :-)
Thank you! loading up the usps module now. Will see if that helps.

You need to get from USPS a user id ... that also has to be approved for the real live rate quotes from USPS, calling them is the best method and telling them you are using Zen Cart software ... however you will probably have to wait until the morning when they are open ...

There are settings for both the Test server and Live Server but be aware the Test server right now is being updated for the new changes for January 17, 2016 ...

I am in the processes of writing the next USPS release for the USPS K8 January 17, 2016 code, but this won't be released until it is done and USPS has stopped making changes there to allow for testing ...

So, if you try using there Test server there may be some issues with some of their rate quotes ...

NOTE: I prefer people also test on the live server unless they have the current USPS code and the Test server is actually stable, which it is not right now ... (more or less meaning the Test Server isn't worth a whole lot to test your site ... :lookaroun

You can register for the login credentials here:

*EDITED URL for better signup area USPS appears to have changed their site again:
https://www.usps.com/business/web-tools-apis/welcome.htm

And call them at: 1-800-344-7779

Isn't that just great ... they changed the URL for their signup and that one I posted will probably be garbage for you ...
*EDITED above post to remove bad URL

Try this one to register with USPS and see if that works for you:
https://www.usps.com/business/web-tools-apis/welcome.htm

Perfect! Works like a charm. I haven't switched to live but I have the webtools acct code.
You answered my next question which was why I was getting an incorrect shipping amount (it's giving me a priority shipping rate for the first class). But I'll wait until I get switched to Live mode.
Thank you so much for all your help!
Very close to launch. :-)

Ajeh:

Isn't that just great ... they changed the URL for their signup and that one I posted will probably be garbage for you ...
*EDITED above post to remove bad URL

Try this one to register with USPS and see if that works for you:
https://www.usps.com/business/web-tools-apis/welcome.htm

yes thank you. Already signed up and received my acceptance email. Just need to have them switch me live

Let us know when you get the Live server working, always curious how quickly USPS gets folks Live etc. to ensure you do not get bogged down in the processes ...

Otherwise, I have to get all big and tuff with them for giving our users a hard time ... :cool:

This was how I remembered the old store working. I forgot I had to install the usps module. Thank you. For some reason I did not see it when looking for add ons.

Ajeh:

Let us know when you get the Live server working, always curious how quickly USPS gets folks Live etc. to ensure you do not get bogged down in the processes ...

Otherwise, I have to get all big and tuff with them for giving our users a hard time ... :cool:
Will do! And thank you for the back up. :hug:

Sometimes it is right their in the quick list and other times a lot lower ...

The new module is also smart enough, or at least it better be, to let you know on the Modules ... Shipping ... page of your admin to tell you when a new release is put out ...

New release are done 2 or 3 times a year, usually, but every now and then there is a special release made due to USPS changes ...

Also, while waiting for things to get working for the Live server approval, try from your site the file:
/extras/curltester.php

and ensure you have no errors on that page ... it is a quick method to test for potential problems with many of the Payment and Shipping modules ...

Seems I have one last glitch while testing payment. I don't see a payment option to select at checkout. I used the account earlier for a paypal transaction and now Paypal is the default payment, I don't see how to switch payment to cc although the authorize.net payment module is enabled.

Thank you, Curl test came out all good. :smile: