[ic] pre-orders / backorders / partial charging?

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On Sat, Nov 17, 2001 at 04:27:08PM -0600, Jud Harris wrote:
> Hi again,
> 
> I'm trying to set up a pre-order scenario that would distinguish which items
> in the cart are in stock, and which are not, and then complete the order
> only charging the credit card for the in-stock items.
> 
> This would allow me to come back once the other items are in stock, manually
> charge the card, and check-off and ship the remaining items.
> 
> Is there a built-in way to do this, or will I need to set up some custom
> cart work?

It's a logical mess.  What we do is allow an admin user to load a
new cart, create a new order that splits the order, maintaining an
audit trail.  It's way too "manual".

Personally, I think it is better handled by real order processing
back end.


> 
> Thanks again for all the help!
> -Jud
> 
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