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Quote: ask for payment method

Gaston.La.BrickGaston.La.Brick
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When requesting a quote, it would be useful to ask the potential customer for the payment method he/she will use.
Based on the cost level of the chosen payment method (PayPal is more expensive as other payment methods) the seller might decide to give a better price quote. This again might of course result in a higher conversion rate for quotes.
Or when a first time customer (no history) requests a quote for a high-value item and will be using PayPal (buyer protection), the seller might decide to include an extra insurance to lower risk.
All in all, the payment method might (slightly) impact the quote (both up or down).

Wdyt?

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  • HoddieHoddie
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    BO does not permit sellers to vary the price depending on the payment method used.
  • Gaston.La.BrickGaston.La.Brick
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    I wasn't aware of that policy. If it's indeed like that, the suggestion is of course no longer relevant.
  • PikkaPikka
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    Sure, sellers can't charge differently based on the payment method. However, what if a buyer requests a shipping quote and offers to pay using a method with lower fees (e.g., bank transfer instead of PayPal)? In this case, could the seller offer a lower shipping price as an incentive, or would this still violate BrickOwl's policy on payment methods affecting pricing?
  • HoddieHoddie
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    Only admin can answer but I doubt whether BO would police things to such an extent. It would be no different to a customer asking for a discount.
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