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How to add pricing for custom options?

Pricing integration allows you to charge additional fees for custom options, reflecting the true value of personalized products.

Pricing Integration Methods​

1. Product to Charge 💰​

How it works: Link options to a separate product for pricing

Advantages:

  • Automatic pricing from Shopify products
  • Easy price management
  • Inventory integration

Setup:

  1. Create separate product for option (e.g., "Name Engraving Fee - $5")
  2. In option, enable "Product to Charge"
  3. Select corresponding product
  4. Price displays automatically

2. Fixed Price 💵​

How it works: Set fixed price for options

Advantages:

  • Simple and clear
  • No need to create separate products
  • Flexible price changes

Setup:

  1. In option configuration
  2. Enter fixed price (e.g., $10.00)
  3. Choose currency
  4. Save configuration

3. Percentage-based Pricing 📊​

How it works: Calculate price as percentage of base product price

Advantages:

  • Automatically adjusts with product price
  • Suitable for multiple products
  • Easy to scale

Setup:

  1. Choose "Percentage" in pricing type
  2. Enter percentage (e.g., 15%)
  3. Price calculates automatically: Base Price × 15%

Real Examples​

Example 1: Custom T-shirt Product​

Base Product: White T-shirt - $25.00

Options and Pricing:

  • Name Engraving: +$5.00 (Fixed Price)
  • Logo Upload: +$8.00 (Product to Charge)
  • Hand Embroidery: +$15.00 (Product to Charge)
  • Gift Wrapping: +$3.00 (Fixed Price)

Total Price: $25.00 + $5.00 + $8.00 + $15.00 + $3.00 = $56.00

Example 2: Premium Jewelry Product​

Base Product: Gold Ring - $200.00

Options and Pricing:

  • Name Engraving: +10% = $20.00
  • Additional Gemstone: +$50.00 (Product to Charge)
  • Premium Box: +$25.00 (Fixed Price)

Total Price: $200.00 + $20.00 + $50.00 + $25.00 = $295.00

Setup in Editor​

Step 1: Select Option for Pricing​

  1. Open Editor
  2. Select Area → Group → Option
  3. Go to Configuration section

Step 2: Enable Pricing​

  1. Find "Product to Charge" or "Pricing"
  2. Enable toggle "Enable"
  3. Choose appropriate pricing type

Step 3: Configure Pricing​

For Product to Charge:

  1. Click "Choose Product"
  2. Select product from list
  3. Confirm displayed price

For Fixed Price:

  1. Enter price in "Price" field
  2. Choose currency
  3. View price preview

For Percentage:

  1. Select "Percentage"
  2. Enter % in "Percentage" field
  3. View calculated price preview

Step 4: Configure Display​

  1. Pricing Display: How to display price

    • "+$5.00" (default)
    • "Additional $5.00"
    • "Premium option: $5.00"

  2. Required for Pricing: Must select to calculate price

  3. Show in Cart: Display in shopping cart

Price Display for Customers​

On Product Page:​

White T-shirt - $25.00
├── Name Engraving: +$5.00
├── Logo Upload: +$8.00
└── Hand Embroidery: +$15.00

Total: $53.00

In Shopping Cart:​

Custom White T-shirt
├── White T-shirt: $25.00
├── Name Engraving Fee: $5.00
├── Logo Upload Fee: $8.00
└── Hand Embroidery Fee: $15.00
─────────────────────────
Total: $53.00

In Order Confirmation Email:​

Order Details:
- Product: White T-shirt
- Options: Name "John", Logo upload, Hand embroidery
- Product Price: $25.00
- Customization Fees: $28.00
- Total: $53.00

Effective Price Management​

✅ Create Separate Pricing Products​

  • "Name Engraving Fee - $5"
  • "Logo Upload Fee - $8"
  • "Hand Embroidery Fee - $15"
  • "Premium Gift Box - $10"

✅ Use Tags for Organization​

  • Tag: "pricing-option"
  • Tag: "customization-fee"
  • Tag: "premium-service"

✅ Create Collections for Pricing​

  • "Customization Fees"
  • "Premium Services"
  • "Add-on Products"

Special Cases​

Quantity-based Pricing:​

  • 1-10 pieces: $5.00/piece
  • 11-50 pieces: $4.00/piece
  • 51+ pieces: $3.00/piece

Setup:

  1. Create separate products for each price tier
  2. Use conditional logic
  3. Display price by quantity

Time-based Pricing:​

  • Regular delivery: +$0
  • Express delivery: +$10
  • Rush delivery: +$25

Location-based Pricing:​

  • Local: +$5
  • Regional: +$10
  • International: +$20

Pricing Optimization Tips​

🎯 Pricing Psychology​

  • $4.99 instead of $5.00
  • "Free" for basic options
  • "Premium" for high-end options

🎯 Bundle Pricing​

  • 3-option bundle: $20 (instead of $25)
  • Name + Logo combo: $10 (instead of $13)
  • Full customization: $30 (instead of $40)

🎯 Dynamic Pricing​

  • Seasonal price changes
  • Event-based promotions
  • VIP pricing for loyal customers

Common Issues​

❌ Price not displaying​

  • Check Product to Charge selection
  • Check product has price
  • Check option has pricing enabled

❌ Price calculated incorrectly​

  • Check pricing logic
  • Check currency settings
  • Check percentage calculation

❌ Price not syncing with cart​

  • Check app integration
  • Check theme compatibility
  • Test with different options

Best Practices​

🏆 Clarity Principle​

  • Display prices clearly to customers
  • Explain why additional fees exist
  • Provide detailed breakdown

🏆 Fairness Principle​

  • Price reflects actual value
  • Don't hide fees until the end
  • Clear refund policy

🏆 Flexibility Principle​

  • Easy to change prices
  • Multiple pricing options
  • Integration with promotion system

Do you need guidance on setting up pricing for any specific product type?