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Hi All!
I am confused about how to set up the shipping module in my store. I am looking to learn what is working for you and possible set mine up the same way - I don't want to re-invent the wheel. I will be selling in the usa only, and I'm in California. I want to use the least expensive method to the customer and I think that may be the post office (usps). How do I set up the weight vs. cost so the cart knows to charge the correct amount for 1 shirt or for 50 shirts or whatever the weight of the package is. I have Zen Cart.
Thank you everyone!!
Hi All!
... (for) post office (usps). How do I set up the weight vs. cost so the cart knows to charge the correct amount for 1 shirt or for 50 shirts or whatever the weight of the package is. I have Zen Cart.
Thank you everyone!!
The links below will show you how to link to USPS for real rate quotes based on weight and zone. As long as your weights are right, the rates should be good. It might make sense to add 10% to 20%, to the quote just in case.
Hi All!
I am confused about how to set up the shipping module in my store. I am looking to learn what is working for you and possible set mine up the same way - I don't want to re-invent the wheel. I will be selling in the usa only, and I'm in California. I want to use the least expensive method to the customer and I think that may be the post office (usps). How do I set up the weight vs. cost so the cart knows to charge the correct amount for 1 shirt or for 50 shirts or whatever the weight of the package is. I have Zen Cart.
Thank you everyone!!
I let the customer decide which shipping method they want. They can choose from any of the services that USPS and UPS offer.
I use .75 lbs for the shipping weight (this is found on the individual product pages) and then Zen Cart automatically calculates the total weight.
great, thanks! I installed usps.
when you say to add 10-20% - would I add that to the handling fee cell?
if I'm in California and want to sell in the USA, do I need to specify a zone?
what is the weight of a shirt? I think I read here someplace that it is around 11 ounces. Is that what you use?
In the shipping module, should I then activate the 'per unit' module?
Hey Rhonda - thank you so much! I will do as you did, give the customer a choice of either usps or ups - that sounds like a better idea. I will go add the weight to the product page now.
Is there anything else I need to do to set up ups other than active it?
thank you!!
Another option with USPS is the flat-rate envelope and flat-rate box. You can get 2 t-shirts in a flat-rate envelope for $4.80 to anywhere in the U.S., and the flat-rate box will pretty easily hold 6 t-shirts up to XL for $9.80 to anywhere in the U.S. They also have a larger box for a little more, that you can probably stuff 30 shirts into. You can order the boxes free from usps, and the envelopes pre-paid.
Especially for multiple shirts, it usually works out better than weighed & metered post.
that's great Brian - thank you for sharing!! I just wish I knew how to set it up.
Can anybody out there help me set this up in Zen Cart? ups is active and usps is installed. I added .75 for the weight but I want to do what Brian is doing with the flat rate envelope and box which I don't know how to do. I tested purchasing a product and got really high shipping costs for 1 shirt (like $8 all the way up to $67 ups and $16 express and $5 priority) so I know I did something wrong! definitely not right. Thank you everybody!!
Brian - I just noticed the usps link - thanks! I plan to ship only in the usa - would the 'local zones 1 & 2' apply to the entire nation or are some parts of the usa that might be other zones?
that's great Brian - thank you for sharing!! I just wish I knew how to set it up.
Can anybody out there help me set this up in Zen Cart? ups is active and usps is installed. I added .75 for the weight but I want to do what Brian is doing with the flat rate envelope and box which I don't know how to do. I tested purchasing a product and got really high shipping costs for 1 shirt (like $8 all the way up to $67 ups and $16 express and $5 priority) so I know I did something wrong! definitely not right. Thank you everybody!!
The flat rate pricing that Brian is talking about is only for USPS Priority shipping.
You didn't activate flat rate, did you? What other shipping modules do you have activated other than USPS and UPS?
I tested purchasing a product and got really high shipping costs for 1 shirt (like $8 all the way up to $67 ups and $16 express and $5 priority) so I know I did something wrong! definitely not right. Thank you everybody!!
Under Configuration > Shipping/Packaging make sure everything is set as follows:
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 = 1
need help with shipping method 
