UPS/Fedex/USPS Shipping Calculators List of Categories
- What does the UPS "QuickCost"/FedEx "Rate Finder"/USPS Shipping
Calculator do?
- How do I use the UPS/FedEx/USPS Shipping module?
- I am not a U.S. based merchant, can I use the UPS/FedEx/USPS Shipping module?
- Can I use the UPS/FedEx/USPS Shipping module in conjunction with
some of the "calculated" shipping methods?
- What if I need to ship something free, can I still do this?
- I ship a lot of merchandise to International destinations, can the
UPS "Quick Cost" Shipping module support this?
- I understand that the UPS "Quick Cost" Shipping module will calculate
accurate rates for a shipment, but what if I need to send certain items
in separate boxes?
- I want to be sure that my shoppers understand what the various shipping
choices I am offering them mean, and when to select them. Is there some
way I can add explanation on the "shipping method select" page?
- What if I need to assess a surcharge for packaging material, can I do
that?
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What does the UPS "QuickCost"/FedEx "Rate Finder"/USPS Shipping
Calculator do?
That system accurately calculates the parcel shipping cost
based on weight, from the merchants (origination) zip code to
the customers (destination) zip code. The rates are identical
to the ones calculated at the UPS websites "Quick Cost"
calculator and the FedEx website "Rate Finder".
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How do I use the UPS/FedEx/USPS Shipping module?
1) Make sure to provide the weight of each product
in your cart's item variable code (field 9).
value="b-2400^pnum^product desc^6.32^1^^^^weight^"
(substitute 1.2 for "weight" above for 1.2 pounds.)
2) Configure your cart to use the UPS/FedEx/USPS Shipping module
from the virtualCART configuration form
Complete the fields for "UPS QuickCost / FedEx Rate Finder / USPS Shipping Calculator"
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I am not a U.S. based merchant, can I use the UPS/FedEx/USPS Shipping module?
No, the system is only available for U.S. based merchants and will
not function properly without a valid U.S. origination zip code.
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Can I use the UPS/FedEx/USPS Shipping module in conjunction with
some of the "calculated" shipping methods?
No, If you previously used a "calculated" method of shipping with
virtualCART, you will need to disable it. Instead, you can use the Multi-Method
Shipping lookup table along with the UPS/FedEx/USPS system, which is great
for adding that certain shipping method you want to offer.
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What if I need to ship something free, can I still do this?
Absolutely, just use the =SF= tag in the item part number of your
product item variable code. ie., ^=SF=partnum^
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I ship a lot of merchandise to International destinations, can the
UPS "Quick Cost" Shipping module support this?
Yes, the module supports the following International shipping options:
UPS Worldwide Express (Any non-US destination fast as possible)
UPS Worldwide Expedited (Most non-US; slower, saves a bit)
You can also use the "Multi-Method Shipping lookup table" to add international
shipping options at the rates you desire.
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I understand that the UPS "Quick Cost" Shipping module will calculate
accurate rates for a shipment, but what if I need to send certain items
in separate boxes?
The UPS/FedEx/USPS Shipping module has a special tag =SHIPSEP= that
when included in the item part number of your product item variable
code will tell virtualCART that this item needs to be shipped in its
own box. ie., ^=SHIPSEP=partnum^. virtualCART can calculate accurate
shipping charges for an unlimited number of packages in a shipment.
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I want to be sure that my shoppers understand what the various shipping
choices I am offering them mean, and when to select them. Is there some
way I can add explanation on the "shipping method select" page?
If you offer more than one shipping method, when the shopper adds
the first item to the cart, they are presented with a shipping method
selection page. To guide the shopper in their choice, you can add your
own html or text to the bottom of that page. Here is a link to the
Shipping Method Select Page Footer Upload Form.
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What if I need to assess a surcharge for packaging material, can I do
that?
Yes, In the "UPS Shipping Method Fee Structure" of the cart configuration
form you can enter the amount you wish to add to each box for handling.
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