BUY X GET 1 FREE

The Buy X Items - Get 1 Free module gives the shopper a discount based on a predetermined qualifying number of items. In MIVA Merchant admin, the store owner sets the number of items it requires in order for the lowest priced item to be free. For every increment of that number, an item's value reduces the total sale. For example, if the number is 5 and the customer buys 5, the lowest priced item is free. If the customer buys 10, the lowest two items are free. The module also reduces the sales tax burden automatically, as less money will be collected. It determines if the free items were taxable before it reduces the tax.

When the customer views their basket, the free item discount appears as a separate line item. If they view the basket prior to reaching the trigger level by one, there is a message telling the customer to add one more and the lowest priced item will be free.

In the compiled version you can change the percentage discount from 100% (free) to a lesser discount of the lowest priced items. You also can change the message in the basket from the admin configuration panel. You can specify a list of products which are not figured in the quantity calculation nor are they eligible for the discounting.

The compiled version of this module can use OpenTokens instead of hook points within OpenObjects. The OpenDesigner screen lists the OpenObjects which can replace all or some screens within the OpenUI user interface. The OpenObjects provide a template screen which contains the existing hook points (backward compatibility), OpenToken capability, and the ability to move output around within the OpenObject screen. Since the tokens in this module conform to OpenToken functionality, they may be used in other template type screens.

Online overview and initial setup instructions for our MIVA Merchant modules.

Screen shot showing automated discount for free item

Screen shot showing admin interface in compiled version