Re: Need Shopping Cart Recommendations

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----- Original Message -----
From: Cynthia Hamilton <subscribe(at)actionhost.net>
To: <hwg-business(at)hwg.org>
Sent: Monday, January 10, 2000 2:45 AM
Subject: Need Shopping Cart Recommendations


> Hi All - I'm working on a contract for an e-commerce site with unusual
> requirements.  The client wants to offer discounts based on quantity
ordered
> of not just one item, but a category of items with a variety of attributes
> i.e. if you order 6-9  of any combination of stars (your choice of
colors),
> moons (made of cheese or rock)or comets(tails cost extra).  A different
> discount based on a combination of items from another category, etc.
>
> In addition, they have a shipping plan as follows:
>
> They assign a "Shipping Class" for each item.  Then, depending on how many
> items are ordered in each class, there is a shipping charge, i.e:
>
> Class A: $6.00 for the first 3 items, $1.00 for each additional 3 items
> Class B: $6.00 for the first item, $2.00 for each additional item
> Class C: $8.00 for the first item, $6.00 for the 2nd item, and $2.00 for
> each add'l item
> Class D: $11.00 for each item shipped to Pacific and Mountain Time Zones,
> $15.00 for each item shipped to Central and Eastern Time Zones
> Class E: $30.00 for each item.
> Class F: $65.00 for each item.
>
> I realize that without custom programming, which they and I are not
willing
> to get into, that we probably won't be able to stick to these schemes, but
> want to get as close as possible.
>
> Does anyone know of a shopping cart that will handle quantity discounts
> within categories, and perhaps a separate table for handling in addition
to
> shipping?  Or any other ideas on how to best serve this client?  The
> shopping cart I usually work with doesn't have these features.  I'm
looking
> at Miva Merchang and Mercantec's Softcart, but am wondering if there is
> something better out there.
>
> Thanks,
> Cynthia Hamilton
> ActionHost Networks
> Website Hosting & Design
> http://www.actionhost.net
>

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