Looking for an eCommerce solution to my unique setup

Discussion in 'eCommerce' started by BlueRiver89, Jun 28, 2014.

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    My need is simple, yet I cannot figure it out. I have an html form that requires user input to enter a store name and amount. That it's. I then have javascript code that dynamically calculates price based on the user inputs for both of those inputs.

    I don't need any payment processor. My business relies on these three things alone.

    So, I need to take those three values, the two entered and then the dynamically calculated price, and display them in a cart-like "thing". And then when the user see's the price, agrees, clicks submit and that order is saved.

    FoxyCart accomplishes this quite well, but I'm looking for something free. Surely, foxycart can't be the ONLY cart that works by taking your code and organizing it into an order.

    What else might I be able to use?
     
    BlueRiver89, Jun 28, 2014 IP
  2. Nigel Lew

    Nigel Lew Notable Member

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  3. BlueRiver89

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    Let me be more clear. I have a page, that has a form on it. With two entries: Merchant Name and Amount

    I have javascript code that takes those two inputs and calculates a price...dynamically, where every merchant name has a different value and thus price varies on merchant name and amount.

    JS Code:

    
    jQuery("input[name='Amount']").change(function () {
    var amount = parseFloat(this.value);
    if (isNaN(amount) || !isFinite(amount)) {
    jQuery(this).val('');
    return false;
    }
    var storeName = jQuery(this).parents("form").find("input[name='name']").val();
    if (storeName in stores) {
    var calc = amount * stores[storeName];
    jQuery(this).parents("form").find("input[name='price']").val(calc);
    }
    });
    
    Code (markup):
    Then a seperate js file that just has the var amounts for pre-determined merchants.

    So, the result is merchant, amount and a dynamically created price. Those three things create the product listing. I just need something to take those three things and complete the order. No payment processing is required. Just need the order submitted.

    EDIT: There are no pre-determined products to browse in that sense, the product listing is created by the form.
     
    BlueRiver89, Jun 29, 2014 IP
  4. Solid Commerce

    Solid Commerce Member

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    Honestly, I've found that searching intentionally for free solutions for your business needs is a pretty dangerous road.

    Don't get me wrong -- there are some free solutions out there that work great!

    But when it comes to software -- especially software that is designed to actively help you make money -- you really, really wind up getting what you pay for.

    Trust me when I say this: if you want something that will work the way you want it to, offer support for the times when it doesn't, and generally just function on a high-level playing field? You're probably going to wind up paying.

    BUT! This means that you're getting something you can probably trust to work, and that you'll wind up making more money in the long run. So it winds up being a completely worthwhile investment, provided that you use your tools right.

    Hope this helps! Good luck :D
     
    Solid Commerce, Jul 2, 2014 IP