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PDshop can be configured to handle an unlimited number of shipping methods or services (a.ka. carriers).  For each service you can specify the shipping rate, and how it is calculated (rate method).   Service Names Under the "Name" header you will see a list of all services in your database.  To modify the service, or delete it simply click on edit.  Ship To Country If you want to offer a particular service only to a specified country, select a country. Rate Add-Ons If you are using any Rate Add-Ons, you must setup a service for each Add-On service.  If you do not see a "Real-Time" selection, than you may not have purchased or enabled the Add-ons required.  See Rate Add-On. Order Subtotal Method This means the rate will be calculated according to the order subtotal. You can specify ranges, and for each range you can specify an actual charge or percentage of the total. Weight Method This means the rate will be calculated according to the total weight of the order. You can specify ranges, and for each range you can can specify an actual charge or a per lb/kg rate. # of Items Method You can charge shipping based on the number of items purchased. You can specify ranges, for each range you can specify an actual charge or a per item charge. Per Item Shipping Charge When this method is selected, the "Shipping Charge" entered in each item's setup will be used. Be sure you enter a Shipping Charge for each item. Determined Later Method When you choose this method your customers will not know how much shipping will cost. No rate is displayed. "Unavailable" will be shown in place of a rate. Estimated When this box is checked, the rate you enter will be displayed to your customers as an "estimate" with an asterisk "*". This is useful if you want to determine the real shipping charges at time of shipping. Free Shipping You can offer free shipping by using the Order Subtotal setting or # of items. First setup the condition that will result in a 0.00 (zero) shipping charge. Then, check "Use Alternate Text" box and specify what text should be displayed in place of 0 zero, ex. "Free" Handling/Surcharge This amount will be added to the rate after it is calculated. Minimum Charge After the rate is calculated, if the shipping charge is less than this amount, the Minimum charge will be imposed.

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