https://forum.productcart.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:01:12 +0000 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:14:50 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.productcart.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2444 https://forum.productcart.com/forum_images/pc_logo_50.png https://forum.productcart.com/ https://forum.productcart.com/buy-x-quantity-get-y-quantity-free_topic2444_post8788.html#8788 Author: Hamish
Subject: 2444
Posted: 06-February-2009 at 6:14pm

Hi Ben,
     This isn't supported - In particular automatically adjusting the number of products is not.
Most customers would be confused if they enter 9 and the cart then says 10.
For example, your example of adding 9 and the cart then holding 10 - some customers would then think  - I've got 10 in the cart - so TWO should be free. 

You can use the quantity discount feature and put specific percentage discounts to "simulate" this - so the pricing is correct - so the discount %age on 6 is  GREATER than that on, say, 8 - to give the equivalent of one free for each quantity.  

Alternatively just add text to the description to explain that you will be adding an extra one for each set of 5 ordered - however, if you use the stock control feature or run a busy site the latter idea is impractical as it relies on human intervention.
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Subject: 2444
Posted: 06-February-2009 at 6:23am

I'm a beginner in Product Cart, I went over the quantity discount and cross promotion feature but neither suit my need.

I have this scenario where I would like to have a promotion on a product. Normally, the product is sold in single quantity. I would like to have a free 1 for every 5 unit promotion for this item.

So it will go like this:
1. Customer enters 4 quantity - cart will show 4 and total = 4 x single price
2. Customer enters 5 quantity - cart will show 6 and total = 5 x single price
3. Customers enters 9 quantity - cart will show 10 and total = 9 x single price
4. Customer enters 12 quantity - cart will show 14 and total = 12 x single price

Is this scenario configurable?

Thanks
-Ben
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