Looking for Customizable eCommerce Solution for J Site
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- Natalie Brown
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Hi All,
Been looking at some cart scripts that might work with Joomla and not finding what I need exactly, so thought I'd post here to see if anyone has insight...
I would like to implement the purchase of custom CDs on my Joomla powered web site (my own songs, I own copyright).
I am envisioning a process that is streamlined and fairly simple for an every day computer user.
The process would be:-
User comes to web store
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)
User should be able to click a 'play' button at each song title to preview the music
User will select songs and they will be added to Custom CD listing (the selections are stored to be sent to me to fulfill)
User will select CD cover artwork from a pre-existing selection of 4 covers
User will be able to title the CD any name they want (within a certain limit of characters)
User will be able to enter in text for a personal autograph (within a certain limit of characters)
User will check out securely using Paypal (right now it's set up for Website Payments Standard I think)
All that data should be sent to to me so I can:
1.) Know what songs go on the CD, what artwork was selected, what CD title was selected and what personalization the customer wants
2.) The payment should be confirmed with matching the order to the Paypal receipt (so I know which Custom CD belongs to which customer)
3.) All shipping info should be sent to me so I can fulfill the order
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 this with a cart like VirtueMart, but I'm not so sure about the customized CD product (not sure how that would work).
Do you think a cart like VirtueMart can do this, or can it be done w/ this component 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?
I've looked into also using a form that I iFrame in to my Joomla site, but the problem I see with doing it that way is that someone can submit the form, but not pay. Or they could input different payment info in Paypal, so I would have no idea what Custom CD goes with what customer.
I found a script that seems to do what I need, but it's $1500 USD and a bit more robust than what I need.h##p://www.earlyimpact.com/productcart/build_to_order/index.asp
Anyone know of anything similar in function that is OpenSource or cheaper or even a service?
I've been combing the web and just can't find a thing! LOL
Now I'm searching "product configurator software".
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.
I'm open to ANY ideas!
Thanks so much for any insight you have!
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- GollumX
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Might want to try the
Ninja CD Seller
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Demo
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It's free to download and use.
Also, take a look at the ijoomla digistore , a commercial product. - Say no to Internet Explorer 6.
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- GollumX
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- Also, since you mentioned a commercial script cost $1500... you could probably get Richie, the developer of NJ CD Seller to customize it to your needs for a fraction of that cost (assuming it currently doesn't do everything you need it to.)
- Say no to Internet Explorer 6.
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