Hi Everyone!<br /><br />Been looking at some cart scripts and not finding what I need exactly, so thought I'd post here to see if anyone has insight...<br /><br />I would like to implement the purchase of custom CDs on my web site (my own songs).<br /><br />I am envisioning a process that is streamlined and fairly simple for an every day computer user.<br /><br /><u>The needs are:</u><br />User comes to web store<br />User can pick and choose a certain number of songs to put on a custom made CD (lets say up to 15 songs per CD)<br />User should be able to click a 'play' button at each song title to preview the music<br />User will select songs and they will be added to Custom CD listing (the selections are stored to be sent to me to fulfill)<br />User will select CD cover artwork from a pre-existing selection of 4 covers<br />User will be able to title the CD any name they want (within a certain limit of characters)<br />User will be able to enter in text for a personal autograph (within a certain limit of characters)<br />User will check out securely using Paypal (right now it's set up for Website Payments Standard I think)<br /><br /><b>All that data should be sent to to me so I can:</b><br />1.) Know what songs go on the CD, what artwork was selected, what CD title was selected and what personalization the customer wants<br />2.) The payment should be confirmed with matching the order to the Paypal receipt (so I know which Custom CD belongs to which customer)<br />3.) All shipping info should be sent to me so I can fulfill the order<br /><br />I would also like to add in single downloads to the store, and other merchandise will be added over time. I know I can do thsi with a cart like osCommerce, but I'm not so sure about the customized products (not sure how that would work)<br /><br />Do you think a cart like ZenCart, CubeCart or osCommerce can do this, or can it be done w/ one of these and some custom scripting? Or would I be looking at creating something totally new... and if so, where do I look to find someone who can do it?<br /><br />I've looked into also using a form that I build from my site, but the problem I see with doing it that way is that someone can submit the form, but not pay and also they could input different payment info in Paypal, so I would have no idea what Custom CD goes with what customer.<br /><br />I'm open to <b>ANY</b> ideas!<br /><br />Thanks so much for any insight you have!<!--content-->
I just found a script:<br /><!--c1--><div class='codetop'>CODE</div><div class='codemain'><!--ec1-->h##p://www.earlyimpact.com/productcart/build_to_order/index.asp<!--c2--></div><!--ec2--><br /><br />But it's $1,500 and it's more than what I need and it's ASP, so I'd have to get Windows hosting(?).<br /><br />Anyone know of anything similar in function that is OpenSource or cheaper or even a service?<br /><br />I've been combing the web and just can't find a thing! LOL<br /><br />Now I'm searching "product configurator software".<br /><br />I guess that is what I am searching for: product configuration... sort of like when you build a system at Dell or Gateway, except this is with songs and artwork.<!--content-->
This site is done with Zencart - it seems to be at least part of what you're looking for:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.buysoul.com/index.php?main_page=product_music_info&cPath=72_84&products_id=476" target="_blank">http://www.buysoul.com/index.php?main_page...products_id=476</a><br /><br />This thread from the Zencart forums explains how it's done (sort of):<br /><br /><a href="http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50488" target="_blank">http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50488</a><!--content-->
I just found a script:<br /><!--c1--><div class='codetop'>CODE</div><div class='codemain'><!--ec1-->h##p://www.earlyimpact.com/productcart/build_to_order/index.asp<!--c2--></div><!--ec2--><br /><br />But it's $1,500 and it's more than what I need and it's ASP, so I'd have to get Windows hosting(?).<br /><br />Anyone know of anything similar in function that is OpenSource or cheaper or even a service?<br /><br />I've been combing the web and just can't find a thing! LOL<br /><br />Now I'm searching "product configurator software".<br /><br />I guess that is what I am searching for: product configuration... sort of like when you build a system at Dell or Gateway, except this is with songs and artwork.<!--content-->
This site is done with Zencart - it seems to be at least part of what you're looking for:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.buysoul.com/index.php?main_page=product_music_info&cPath=72_84&products_id=476" target="_blank">http://www.buysoul.com/index.php?main_page...products_id=476</a><br /><br />This thread from the Zencart forums explains how it's done (sort of):<br /><br /><a href="http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50488" target="_blank">http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50488</a><!--content-->