ProductCart Shopping Cart Software Forums : APO AE Addresses? https://forum.productcart.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:39:38 +0000 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:47:00 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.productcart.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2057 <![CDATA[ProductCart Shopping Cart Software Forums]]> https://forum.productcart.com/forum_images/pc_logo_50.png https://forum.productcart.com/ <![CDATA[APO AE Addresses? : Our website ships to APO, FPO...]]> https://forum.productcart.com/apo-ae-addresses_topic2057_post7616.html#7616 Author: Cliptomania
Subject: 2057
Posted: 01-December-2008 at 5:47pm

      Our website ships to APO, FPO and APO addresses.  They are in the drop down list for the state field if the customer has identified the country as the United States.  We ship via USPS only as our packages are too small to be shipped cost effectively thru UPS or FedEx. So perhaps they are in the list because the USPS handles mail to them just like any other state. 
     We did have a few customers who said they couldn't find them, but it was because they were selecting the country they were posted in rather than the US.
     The one difference with these addresses and US state and territory addresses is that the packages do have to go thru the receiving country's customs system, so you do have to attach the appropriate customs form, even tho the customer will not be charged any duty or taxes. 
 
]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:47:00 +0000 https://forum.productcart.com/apo-ae-addresses_topic2057_post7616.html#7616 <![CDATA[APO AE Addresses? : WOW! I&#039;ve been using PC BTO...]]> https://forum.productcart.com/apo-ae-addresses_topic2057_post7579.html#7579 Author: JWL
Subject: 2057
Posted: 28-November-2008 at 2:01pm

WOW!  I've been using PC BTO since mid August, and I just now noticed there are no APO states on the checkout.  Why is this?!  I recommend adding those.  I remember we use to have a lot of military orders... but didn't even notice how they have fallen off in the past few months.

I just added APO addresses to the checkout and within the last two days we have received almost $8000 in sales from orders SHIPPING TO APO ADDRESSES!  Shocked

Can't believe I overlooked this.
]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:01:37 +0000 https://forum.productcart.com/apo-ae-addresses_topic2057_post7579.html#7579 <![CDATA[APO AE Addresses? : Thanks Katharina. I knew the answer...]]> https://forum.productcart.com/apo-ae-addresses_topic2057_post7030.html#7030 Author: rotokirby
Subject: 2057
Posted: 15-October-2008 at 6:35pm

Thanks Katharina. I knew the answer was obvious...just having a brain block I guess! ;)

Edited by rotokirby - 15-October-2008 at 6:39pm]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:35:39 +0000 https://forum.productcart.com/apo-ae-addresses_topic2057_post7030.html#7030 <![CDATA[APO AE Addresses? : Ok, sorry Katherina, I misunderstood...]]> https://forum.productcart.com/apo-ae-addresses_topic2057_post7024.html#7024 Author: Stuck
Subject: 2057
Posted: 14-October-2008 at 9:24pm

Ok, sorry Katherina, I misunderstood your main point.  Wink]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:24:20 +0000 https://forum.productcart.com/apo-ae-addresses_topic2057_post7024.html#7024 <![CDATA[APO AE Addresses? : Not required for getting the postage...]]> https://forum.productcart.com/apo-ae-addresses_topic2057_post7021.html#7021 Author: katharina
Subject: 2057
Posted: 14-October-2008 at 2:18pm

Not required for getting the postage rates calculator, that is right.
You do, however, have to fill out the customs form when shipping boxes with the post office.  Including priority mail boxes.  It is required to fill in a country on the customs form.  Trust me we ship lots of packages to APO addresses.  Plus we used to be in the military and had APO addresses ourselves.   
Katharina
]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:18:54 +0000 https://forum.productcart.com/apo-ae-addresses_topic2057_post7021.html#7021 <![CDATA[APO AE Addresses? : Hi Katherina, I just checked...]]> https://forum.productcart.com/apo-ae-addresses_topic2057_post7018.html#7018 Author: Stuck
Subject: 2057
Posted: 14-October-2008 at 1:01pm

Hi Katherina,
 
I just checked this and from what I have gathered, a "country" is not officially used for US Armed Forces postal addresses. You can map all of the military state codes (AE, AP, AA) to use Country: United States and the US Postal Service will just ignore it.
 
http://www.usps.com/supportingourtroops/addressingtips.htm


Edited by Stuck - 14-October-2008 at 1:06pm]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:01:59 +0000 https://forum.productcart.com/apo-ae-addresses_topic2057_post7018.html#7018 <![CDATA[APO AE Addresses? : There is another problem with...]]> https://forum.productcart.com/apo-ae-addresses_topic2057_post7017.html#7017 Author: katharina
Subject: 2057
Posted: 14-October-2008 at 12:35pm

There is another problem with APO addresses.  Anything going to APO addresses with the post office requires a customs form.  They require the country to be listed on it.  This always means for us to google the apo to find the country it is in.  I would be great help if a field will show up when someone selects the APO and asks for the country. 
Katharina
]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:35:09 +0000 https://forum.productcart.com/apo-ae-addresses_topic2057_post7017.html#7017 <![CDATA[APO AE Addresses? : Unless I am missing something,...]]> https://forum.productcart.com/apo-ae-addresses_topic2057_post7015.html#7015 Author: Stuck
Subject: 2057
Posted: 14-October-2008 at 12:20pm

Unless I am missing something, I am very surprised that these military address state abbreviations would not have already been included in ProductCart! I am glad I read this post to see that these need to be added!

]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:20:24 +0000 https://forum.productcart.com/apo-ae-addresses_topic2057_post7015.html#7015 <![CDATA[APO AE Addresses? : It does work, you just have to...]]> https://forum.productcart.com/apo-ae-addresses_topic2057_post7012.html#7012 Author: katharina
Subject: 2057
Posted: 14-October-2008 at 10:16am

It does work, you just have to add it.  Add it like that under "Manage States":
Armed Forces AA      AA      US     
Armed Forces AE     AE     US    
Armed Forces AP     AP     US

Katharina
]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:16:34 +0000 https://forum.productcart.com/apo-ae-addresses_topic2057_post7012.html#7012 <![CDATA[APO AE Addresses? : Any hints on getting PC to allow...]]> https://forum.productcart.com/apo-ae-addresses_topic2057_post7010.html#7010 Author: rotokirby
Subject: 2057
Posted: 14-October-2008 at 6:23am

Any hints on getting PC to allow APO AE addresses?

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