How to create a free sample

[Lee Wilson]

Hi all,

I can't quite get my head around how I would go about adding a free sample as an option within a product page such that it adds the product to the cart and takes them through the cart process.

Ideally I would like the ability for a customer to add up to three product samples for free to the checkout. Anymore than three and it would charge. I'm not sure how to do this.

If you see the below link, this'll give you a feel of what I would like, I'd be relying on your expertise to guide me on how to achieve this.

http://modellifabrics.com/collections/fiorano/mushroom-mink-cream-floral-chenille-upholstery-fabric-fiorano1949

You'll see the add free sample to bag and jumbo sample option as well as the ability to order quantities (which is what you'd normally expect).

Hope this makes sense, thanks in advance.

[John2400]

Hi ,


I presume most would advertise their product and use a coupon to the value of say $20.00 .. If the customer then gets a free product until they spend over that amount.


Number of products ? I'd pick the most expensive everytime if that is what you are trying. You really just want the customer to buy from your shop.

[PolishedGeek]

We did something similar recently as a customization for an existing HikaShop store. The same concept should work for VM:

1) We created a special product category called Samples, which is hidden and not shown on the website
2) We created unique sample products for each product where a sample is available, putting them in the Sample category. The sample products have the same SKU number with "- Sample" appended on the end, the same images, etc.
3) We set up a related products relationship between the main product and the corresponding sample
4) We created a custom button on the product page that if a sample related product was found for that item, a custom "Add Sample for $1" button would show up.

Here's a link where you can see this in action in the store: https://fabricsandfringe.com/cart/outdoor-fabrics/product/1200310469-od-whirlwind-peacock

This client is using a POS system in their brick and mortar store that sends inventory and item updates to Joomla each night, so #1 - #3 all happens automatically as part of the import script.

Hope this idea helps!

[Milbo]

I think it works with http://extensions.virtuemart.net/products/quantity-related-price-calculation-detail

Please write a ticket here http://extensions.virtuemart.net/ticket so that we can check your situation.

[Lee Wilson]

We did something similar recently as a customization for an existing HikaShop store. The same concept should work for VM:

1) We created a special product category called Samples, which is hidden and not shown on the website
2) We created unique sample products for each product where a sample is available, putting them in the Sample category. The sample products have the same SKU number with "- Sample" appended on the end, the same images, etc.
3) We set up a related products relationship between the main product and the corresponding sample
4) We created a custom button on the product page that if a sample related product was found for that item, a custom "Add Sample for $1" button would show up.

Here's a link where you can see this in action in the store: https://fabricsandfringe.com/cart/outdoor-fabrics/product/1200310469-od-whirlwind-peacock

This client is using a POS system in their brick and mortar store that sends inventory and item updates to Joomla each night, so #1 - #3 all happens automatically as part of the import script.

Hope this idea helps!

I was wondering whether a child product or similar would work. I like this idea, I'll give it a go this week and let you know.

Thanks

[Lee Wilson]

Hi ,


I presume most would advertise their product and use a coupon to the value of say $20.00 .. If the customer then gets a free product until they spend over that amount.


Number of products ? I'd pick the most expensive everytime if that is what you are trying. You really just want the customer to buy from your shop.

Thanks, but that really doesn't work int he fabric/textile sector. You give a sample product "swatch", then if they like it and it goes with their project they'll buy it, else if you don't provide that option they'll go to a competitor that does.

[Lee Wilson]

I think it works with http://extensions.virtuemart.net/products/quantity-related-price-calculation-detail

Please write a ticket here http://extensions.virtuemart.net/ticket so that we can check your situation.

Hi Milbo,

I presume your response relates to my specific question regarding allowing 3 free samples and charge for additional items ? I'm not sure how this add-on would work in my instance, but I'll ping a question as requested.