wc-tier-and-package-prices/USAGE_EXAMPLES.md

Usage Examples

Example 1: T-Shirt Store with Volume Discounts

Tier Pricing Setup

For a t-shirt that normally costs $20:

Min Quantity	Price per Unit	Customer Saves
1	$20.00	-
10	$18.00	$2.00 (10%)
25	$16.00	$4.00 (20%)
50	$14.00	$6.00 (30%)

How to configure:

1. Edit your t-shirt product
2. Set regular price to $20.00
3. Add tier: Min Qty = 10, Price = $18.00
4. Add tier: Min Qty = 25, Price = $16.00
5. Add tier: Min Qty = 50, Price = $14.00
6. Save product

Customer experience:

• Buys 5 shirts: $20.00 each = $100.00 total
• Buys 15 shirts: $18.00 each = $270.00 total (saves $30)
• Buys 30 shirts: $16.00 each = $480.00 total (saves $120)

Example 2: Office Supplies with Package Deals

Package Pricing Setup

For pens that normally cost $2.00 each:

Package	Quantity	Fixed Price	Price per Unit
Single	1	$2.00	$2.00
Small Pack	12	$20.00	$1.67
Value Pack	24	$36.00	$1.50
Bulk Pack	50	$65.00	$1.30

How to configure:

1. Edit your pen product
2. Set regular price to $2.00
3. Add package: Qty = 12, Price = $20.00, Label = "Small Pack"
4. Add package: Qty = 24, Price = $36.00, Label = "Value Pack"
5. Add package: Qty = 50, Price = $65.00, Label = "Bulk Pack"
6. Save product

Customer experience:

• Customer sees package cards on product page
• Clicks "Select Package" for "Value Pack"
• Quantity automatically set to 24
• Price shows $36.00 (not $48.00)

Example 3: Combined Tier and Package Pricing

Coffee Beans Store

For premium coffee beans at $15.00 per bag:

Tier Pricing:

• 1-4 bags: $15.00 each
• 5-9 bags: $14.00 each
• 10+ bags: $13.00 each

Package Deals:

• Monthly subscription: 4 bags for $50.00 ($12.50 each)
• Quarterly bundle: 12 bags for $140.00 ($11.67 each)

How to configure:

1. Set regular price: $15.00
2. Add tier: Min Qty = 5, Price = $14.00
3. Add tier: Min Qty = 10, Price = $13.00
4. Add package: Qty = 4, Price = $50.00, Label = "Monthly Box"
5. Add package: Qty = 12, Price = $140.00, Label = "Quarterly Bundle"

Customer scenarios:

• Buys 3 bags: $15.00 each = $45.00
• Buys 4 bags: Gets prompted for Monthly Box at $50.00
• Buys 6 bags: $14.00 each = $84.00 (tier pricing)
• Buys 12 bags: Gets Quarterly Bundle at $140.00 (package beats tier)

Example 4: Promotional Packages

Seasonal Gift Sets

Regular mug price: $10.00

Package Deals:

• Pair Pack: 2 mugs for $18.00 (10% off)
• Family Set: 4 mugs for $32.00 (20% off)
• Office Bundle: 10 mugs for $70.00 (30% off)

Configuration:

• Package 1: Qty = 2, Price = $18.00, Label = "Perfect Pair"
• Package 2: Qty = 4, Price = $32.00, Label = "Family Set"
• Package 3: Qty = 10, Price = $70.00, Label = "Office Bundle"

Tips for Best Results

Tier Pricing Best Practices

1. Progressive Discounts: Make higher quantities more attractive

   • Good: 10 items = 10% off, 25 items = 20% off, 50 items = 30% off
   • Bad: 10 items = 20% off, 25 items = 15% off

2. Clear Break Points: Use round numbers for quantities

   • Good: 10, 25, 50, 100
   • Avoid: 7, 23, 47, 93

3. Meaningful Savings: Ensure discounts are worth the extra purchase

   • Minimum 5-10% per tier level
   • Higher tiers should have progressively better deals

Package Pricing Best Practices

1. Strategic Quantities: Match common use cases

   • 12-pack (dozen)
   • 24-pack (two dozen)
   • 6-pack (half dozen)

2. Compelling Labels: Make packages attractive

   • "Starter Pack" instead of "10-piece"
   • "Family Bundle" instead of "4-pack"
   • "Business Value Pack" instead of "50-piece"

3. Sweet Spot Pricing: Price just below psychological barriers

   • $99.99 instead of $100.00
   • $49.95 instead of $50.00

Combining Both Strategies

1. Use packages for common quantities (6, 12, 24)
2. Use tiers for flexible volume discounts (10+, 25+, 50+)
3. Packages take priority when exact match exists
4. Tiers fill the gaps between packages

Display Position Recommendations

• Before Add to Cart: Best for products where pricing is the main decision factor
• After Add to Cart: Good for impulse purchases and upsells
• After Price: Ideal for clean product pages, keeps info near the price

Testing Your Setup

1. Add a product to your store
2. Configure tier/package pricing
3. View the product page in an incognito window
4. Test different quantities
5. Verify prices update correctly
6. Add to cart and check cart totals
7. Complete a test checkout

Common Scenarios

Wholesale Store

• Tier 1: 10+ items = wholesale price tier 1
• Tier 2: 50+ items = wholesale price tier 2
• Tier 3: 100+ items = wholesale price tier 3

Subscription Box

• Package 1: 1 month (4 items) = $40
• Package 2: 3 months (12 items) = $108 (10% off)
• Package 3: 6 months (24 items) = $192 (20% off)

Event Supplies

• Package 1: Small party (10 pieces) = $50
• Package 2: Medium party (25 pieces) = $110
• Package 3: Large party (50 pieces) = $200
• Package 4: Event package (100 pieces) = $350