Quantity Based Shipping
Quantity Based Shipping means that the admin can set shipping rates based on the quantity of the products. With this method, the admin can charge their customers more/less depending on the quantity of a product ordered.
Read along to understand the configuration of the quantity-based shipping method.
For configuring the Quantity Based shipping method, go to the Admin >> Store Configuration >> Shipping Method >> Quantity Based >> Action >> Edit
- Set the shipping types, the system comes with pre-configured shipping types for quantity-based methods. Select the types that you want to provide to your customers.
Along with a tracking URL, for this shipping method where the prices defined were zero, you can add an alternative text. Once the price is zero, the end customer won’t see any price nor the label in frontend the store. Also, we have given an option for the Admin to add an alternative text for the zero prices, e.g. FREE.
To hide the zero shipping price tick the checkbox – Hide Zero Shipping Price and write an alternative text.
Othen than Editing the details of selected shipping methods, the admin has the provision to manage the shipping type and shipping price.
The system has a pre-configured shipping type for every shipping method, but you may wish to add more shipping types according to your business model.
To view, edit or add a new shipping type, click on the Shipping Type option from the Actions drop down.
Click on the +Add button and enter the shipping type details such as type name and approx delivery days.
For configuring the shipping price as per quantity, go to Action Menu >> Shipping Price
On the Shipping Price Management screen, you need to first select the product and zone for which you want to set the shipping price.
This will list down all the shipping types listed in the quantity-based and allow you to configure the prices for each quantities listed.
The admin can configure the shipping price for different zones and different products.