How to buy

Amedeus · February 19th, 2010, 03:29 PM

I have been using the classified system mostly for job postings, but would also like to be able to let users sell items.

I know it sounds crazy, but I have no idea how to buy something.
I created a test add, it uses the For Sale template.
I set the price at $1.
I logged in as a test user, and can not find anywhere to buy the item. I even set it so guests can use But It Now.

The only options I see as the test user are:
Add to Watch List
Post Comment
Report Product
Receive Email Updates

I am using the beta version.
Please guide me as to where I went wrong.

Thanks, Cliff

Chuck S · February 19th, 2010, 03:46 PM

There are multiple things to consider

Code:

Content visible to verified customers only.

when placing the ad you need to set buy it now to yes fill out a buy price make sure to fill out your paypal email address.

Users should see a buy it now button then

Amedeus · February 19th, 2010, 04:29 PM

See, I knew I'd feel silly.

That worked, but now I see something else of concern.
The test item was entered for a cost of $1 and $1 to ship.
I selected to buy 10 of the item, and the next page says
"The payment for this ad is $110.
You are buying 10 products at $1.00 + $10 Shipping Amount."

Shouldn't the total be $20?
Cost of item x number purchased = 1 x 10=10
Cost of shipping x number of items shipped = 1 x 10=10

The message even says I am buying 10 items for $1 each with a shipping cost of $10.

Chuck S · February 19th, 2010, 04:56 PM

I will test that and see what I get

However you might want to check your buy it now price versus the price on the actual ad

Code:

Content visible to verified customers only.

Looking at the code either your buy it now price or the price on the ad might be 10 dollars.

Amedeus · February 19th, 2010, 08:06 PM

Hi Chuck,

I don't see a place to enter a Buy It Now price.

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Chuck S · February 19th, 2010, 08:40 PM

Asking price? (Numbers only, enter 0 for Best Offer):
Shipping Amount
You may enter a buy it now price to allow users to buy the product and end your ad or auction. (Numbers only!)::
If this is an auction you may enter a reserve price and if your auction price is not equal or greater to this price your auction will automatically be relisted. (Numbers only!)::
Currency
Quantity of Ads?

Chuck S · February 19th, 2010, 08:40 PM

You dont see this?

Amedeus · February 21st, 2010, 03:50 PM

Thanks Chuck,

I see this

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck S

Asking price? (Numbers only, enter 0 for Best Offer):
Shipping Amount

I don't see this

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck S

You may enter a buy it now price to allow users to buy the product and end your ad or auction. (Numbers only!)::

I don't see this

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck S

If this is an auction you may enter a reserve price and if your auction price is not equal or greater to this price your auction will automatically be relisted. (Numbers only!)::

I see these

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Originally Posted by Chuck S

Currency
Quantity of Ads?

It seems likely I don't have these configured correctly.

Chuck S · February 21st, 2010, 03:53 PM

Looking at the code it would appear your not using the new code and templates

Chuck S · February 21st, 2010, 04:15 PM

Example if you don't allow bidding on a category I can see how you wont see the auction switch

However the buy it now is a simple input box in the for sale template

Code:

Content visible to verified customers only.

its not blocked by anything