NEED INFORMATION DESPERATELY

[maxdog]

To any pro .php gurus out there. I would like to put a twist on the exsisiting oscommerce template but do not have a clue as how to go about accomplishing it--please be of assistance:

 

During the time a customer initially Creates an Account I would like to query the customer for their credit card number.

 

Next, an email will be sent to the customer to acknowledge receipt of the registration.

 

Next, when the customer logs in again they can now queue up products on in the store--queue up ( not buy--but put into a bin of sorts).

 

This queue will continually be refreshed anytime the customer returns to the site to queue more movies.

It will be sort of like a rental store with the exception of asking the customer for payment everytime they enter the store.

 

Please someone lend your expertise ASAP !!!!!! Thank you.

[AlanR]

osC already has the queuing feature built in. They can add to the cart till they want to check out. They do get an acknowledgment upon registration.

 

As to taking and holding the cc information? I don't think many people would think that's a good idea and you won't get much support for it, too many security problems.

 

What's the problem with them paying on check out?

[maxdog]

Hello,

 

Its sort of a queuing feature with the exception of the payment method. I don't know if you are familar with a company called Netflix ( www.netflix.com) but I would like to implement the same concept. Instead of being charged for rentals on a visit -by-visit method the customer will be charged every month automatically from the cc they provided upon registration. So I would need someway to alter the way that the queue redirects a customer to the payment process and divert it to a successful queuing means. I hope you get my gist.

[Acheron]

Hello,

 

Its sort of a queuing feature with the exception of the payment method. I don't know if you are familar with a company called Netflix ( www.netflix.com) but I would like to implement the same concept. Instead of being charged for rentals on a visit -by-visit method the customer will be charged every month automatically from the cc they provided upon registration. So I would need someway to alter the way that the queue redirects a customer to the payment process and divert it to a successful queuing means. I hope you get my gist.

There is still no good reason to get a CC # at initial signup.

 

Now as for the queue, I know what you mean as I have been to Netflix. If John Doe picks out Movie A, B and C then wants B shipped to him, A and C remain in the cart until he returns and chooses another or picks another option with Netflix, like shipping the next one in order. For that piece, you could perhaps take a pre-existing mod like Wishlist and alter it to suit your needs.

[kepa]

I disagree, his business may target a market where those want to checkout as quick as possible...

 

I know I wouldn't implement such a strategy because I wouldn't want the risk, but my customer shopping behavior is different from his. I am EXTREMELY grateful for ConEdison (utilities), DirecTV, Providian, etc keeping my credit card info on file so I can pay my bills quickly. That is different than shopping, and I could suppose to some, renting videos regularly is like paying a utility and not really shopping.