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[Deskdirect]

Our store sells vinyl recordings. We constantly get asked if we have the recordings in the CD format so we want to offer CD backup copies of purchased vinyl only.

 

Basically what I'm looking for is a way to offer the CD backup on the same page as the vinyl product.

 

Any suggestions would be appreciated as long as you remember I am somewhat php challenged.

 

Shelia

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Could you do this through Product Attributes?

 

Create an attribute called Version (or something like that). Create a value for this called 'Vinyl'. Then create another value called 'Vinyl + CD backup'. Assign the product to the attribute. The customer will then be able to select if they want the backup as well as the vinyl. You can supply an additional cost for the backup value when you apply the attribute to the product. (+1.50; for example)

[Deskdirect]

Could you do this through Product Attributes?

 

Create an attribute called Version (or something like that).  Create a value for this called 'Vinyl'.  Then create another value called 'Vinyl + CD backup'.  Assign the product to the attribute.  The customer will then be able to select if they want the backup as well as the vinyl.  You can supply an additional cost for the backup value when you apply the attribute to the product.  (+1.50; for example)

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Would I have to create for each vinyl since they are priced differently?

[Guest]

Would I have to create for each vinyl since they are priced differently?

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You would only have to create the attribute and values once. Then for each Vinyl you want it applied to, you would apply it with the appropriate price modifier. If you specified + 2.00 each time it is applied, the cost would be whatever you specified in the products page + 2.

[Deskdirect]

You would only have to create the attribute and values once.  Then for each Vinyl you want it applied to, you would apply it with the appropriate price modifier.  If you specified + 2.00 each time it is applied, the cost would be whatever you specified in the products page + 2.

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This is exactly what I'm looking for. Just one problem - how do I get one version or the other to show in the cart? I get both versions "Vinyl Only" and "Vinyl + CD Backup" showing up in the cart if I use one value for both and three showing if I use two values.

[Guest]

This is exactly what I'm looking for. Just one problem - how do I get one version or the other to show in the cart? I get both versions "Vinyl Only" and "Vinyl + CD Backup" showing up in the cart if I use one value for both and three showing if I use two values.

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Through the admin, do the following:

 

1) Go to Catalog -> Product Attributes

2) Under Product Options, enter an option name (eg. Version) and hit Insert

3) Under Option Values, Select 'Version' for the Option Name and enter 'Vinyl Only'. Click Insert (NOTE: This creates the Vinyl Only option under the Version attribute

4) Under Option Values, Select 'Version' for the Option Name and enter 'Vinyl + CD Backup'. Click Insert (NOTE: This creates the Vinyl + CD Backup option under the Version attribute

5) Under Product Attributes (near the bottom) select the Produt Name you wish to apply this attribute to. Select 'Version' for the Option Name. Selet 'Vinyl Only' for the Option Value. Click Insert. (NOTE: Now when you go to the product page in your catalog, the only value in the pulldown you should see under the Version option is 'Vinyl Only'.

6) Under Product Attributes (near the bottom) select the same Product Name as step 5. Select 'Version' for the Option Name. Selet 'Vinyl + CD Backup' for the Option Value. Enter 2.00 for Value Price (or whatever additional charge you want to apply). Make sure Prefix is +, indicating you are adding the Value Price to the base cost. Click Insert. (NOTE: Now when you go to the product page in your catalog, the values in the pulldown you should see under the Version option are now 'Vinyl Only' and 'Vinyl + CD Backup (+2.00)'.

 

If you follow the above seps, is it working appropriately?

[Deskdirect]

If you follow the above seps, is it working appropriately?

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Thanks that exactly what I did. But when I add one or the other to my cart three separate items are added to my cart - the regular product plus the Vinyl Only & Vinyl + CD Backup. I am trying to get it to add one or the other.

[Deskdirect]

Duh, sorry I didn't remove the item from the cart before adding another.

 

Thanks for all your help.

 

Shelia