Quantity Discounts

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Apply discounts based on number ordered.
 

Instructions
Search for an existing product or add a new one. Then, enter quantity discount ranges for each price level.

  1. You can add a new product, or search for an existing one, by clicking the appropriate link on the Mailware Explorer. Or, simply click the Find or Add icon below.
     

     
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    If you add a new product the Product screen will open to a blank form. Skip to the next step for instructions on entering discounts.

    If you search for an existing product the following search screen will open.

Type a Product Number in the Search Characters field to locate your product, then click the button. The Product screen will open to the selected item.
 
Note: You can also select a different Search By field to locate a Product by its Supplier Number, or short Description.

Quantity Discounts
Enter prices for one or more price levels then add quantity discounts for a number range of items ordered.

  1. Find or Add a product as described above. Or, click a link below.
    Click here to find an existing product.   Click here to add a new product.
     

  2. Click the Product tab or hold Alt and press N to switch between tabs.
     

     

  3. Enter or edit your Product data in the screen that opens. You can use the Tab or Enter key to move between fields. When you cursor is on a button press the Space bar to activate it. Or, simply use the mouse. 
     

  4. Enter as many price levels as you need in the Pricing section of the screen. Note: Prices are charged to customers based on their price level setting on the Customer screen Additional Info tab. Click here to open the customer screen.
     

     

  5. For each price that you wish to add quantity discounts to click the button. The following screen will open.
     

     

  6. Tip: The Price Level field can be used to move between price levels without the need to return to the Product screen.
     

  7. Enter a Base Price for the product. This is the amount that will be charged for any number items that do not qualify for a quantity discount.
     

  8. Enter ranges for your discounts. You can start with 1 or skip to the first number range at which discounts begin (e.g., 12-23). Enter in the From Qty the lowest number at which the discount applied. You may enter a whole or fractional amount.
     

  9. In the To Qty enter the highest number for which a discount applies. 
     

  10. For each line enter the price for each individual item in the Unit Price field. This is the price that will be charged for all items sold in a single line item on a single order (e.g., if you have a range of 10 - 20 at $5 and you sell 15 items the total charge for all 15 items will be $75 [15 x $5]).
     

  11. Repeat steps 9 -11 for each range you wish to add. In the final range you can enter only a From Qty. All quantities sold above that amount will receive the Unit price for that line.
     

  12. When you are done click the button or select another price level to work with in the Price Level pulldown.

 


See Also:
Add/Edit a Product
Create Assemblies
Create SubProducts