Rush order fee

[brandi.head]

I'd like to add something to the checkout process that would allow a customer to specify if they'd like a rush order. A checkbox would be perfect. If the customer checks the box for rush order, a rush order fee would be added to the shipping total.

 

Any suggestions on how to accomplish this?

 

Thanks very much,

Brandi Head

[armadillo]

I'd like to add something to the checkout process that would allow a customer to specify if they'd like a rush order.  A checkbox would be perfect.  If the customer checks the box for rush order, a rush order fee would be added to the shipping total.

 

Any suggestions on how to accomplish this?

 

Thanks very much,

Brandi Head

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Hi Brandi,

Don't know if this will help, but I had a few customers who liked to place several small orders over a span of time. Then they wanted to combine shipping charges. That happens quite regularly so I did a workaround. I renamed a copy of the "table.php" shipping module to free_shipping.php, defined and edited it and now on subsequent orders they don't get charged if they choose that option. Reversing the process, you could call it rush_order.php and increase the normal shipping charges. The only drawback is that if there are several shipping methods with different rates, then you may have to add some more (like fed_ex_rush.php, etc).

Regards,

Dennis

[butterflyguy]

I can think of two simple ways of doing this but i doubt that they are the only ones:

 

1. you can simply add an attribute to the product through your admin. call it "RUSH MY ORDER" and add your fee there.

 

2. you can install a shipping module in the admin ( flat rate etc.) that gives them a choice between several options. "best way" being rush delivery.

 

have you tried looking for a contrib that might already exist.

[Guest]

Just wondering if anyone has given this more work/found an answer/contrib.

 

A lot of online stores now have this feature including amazon and newegg. A $3.00 rush processing fee which tries to get the order out sameday would be a great addition.

[eochoa]

Did someone figure this one yet?

[jasonabc]

1. you can simply add an attribute to the product through your admin. call it "RUSH MY ORDER" and add your fee there.

That's a great solution. Would require you to add that option to every product in your store though.

[jacenstuff]

I personally think the idea is bloody brilliant. I used to manage the RUSH orders down at neighborhoodies during holiday season[they use a heavily customized version of OSC](so custom i couldn't recognize most of it), but most people wouldn't mind spending an additional 20$ to send thier shirts to the front of the line. It's tedious, but I think thats the best way without moddin' your code and trashing your store....unless of course you find a great contrib and backed up before the install :)

[deathgod]

Hey thanks for this, its a great idea to get extra money. Can't believe i never thought of it. :)

Nick