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Hi guys,
I'm trying to set up the PayPal shopping cart and having issues with it. Has anyone set this up before? Yeah, I know, PayPal (blech), but it's free.
Anyway, I have 3 different sizes of each item that need 3 different prices. As far as I can tell, you can add a drop down menu with 3 different sizes, but you cannot have different prices for each choice? Is there any way to change this?
Thanks for any help,
Debra
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I use the PP shopping cart on my site. Although I don't have the drop-down options set up with any of them.
I am pretty sure each "button" will only take one price. If you have different prices for different items/sizes you may have to create 3 different buttons.
...Yeah, here we go:
The requirements for your options fields are:
* Each option name is limited to 30 characters
* Your drop-down menu choices should not exceed 10 menu items of 30 characters each (if you are using the Button Factory to generate your HTML code. If you are editing the code by hand, you may add additional menu choices)
* Option fields cannot be used for options that will alter the item's price
(bolding mine)
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nancam, thanks so much for your help. I'll set up separate "add to cart" buttons for the 3 different sizes then.
The one other problem I'm having is the TAX, and I can't find a solution. I have 2 different taxes that I need to charge. PayPal has one choice, and that is "Canada". I have put in the GST which I have to charge to all of Canada. But it will not let me put in another tax, and I need to charge a different tax to Ontario residents. Is there a way I can add another tax for buyers in Ontario? Can I edit the HTML or something?
Debra
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Jube333 take a quick look at Mal's Cart. It uses Paypal but also gives you the option of checks and money orders. Plus it's free.
Mike
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Mike, you rock.
I'm working trying to get Mal's set up as we speak. It supports Canadian Provinces and I'm able to set up a separate tax for those in Ontario.
I'm having problems though getting the button to where I want it on the page. How do I specify a specific spot on the page to place something? It's a form button, and I have the HTML for it, but I can't seem to figure out how to place it where I want it, which is on the right side of the page, centered vertically, beside the photo centered in the middle of the page.
Am I making any sense?
Thanks!
Debra
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Jube333 not sure I can help you with placement. First I don't know what editor you are using. I use Frontpage so I just position my cursor where I want my button then open editor in "html" then paste the code where the cursor is positioned. Maybe one of the html experts will come along and help you.
Mike
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Actually I got frustrated with the editors I tried so just decided to do it from scratch and learn HTML. I'm just doing it in notepad. I created the HTML for the gallery in Adobe Photoshop, did the index/home page myself and now trying to add a shopping cart.
If I attach the code for the page and the button maybe someone can help me?
Debra
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I would start a new thread here and maybe call it "html help" or something and it will get the attention of the html experts.
Mike
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This was excellent advice, thanks Mike. Got some great help with a new thread.
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I just love this place. Everyone is so helpful and friendly.
Mike