Description
CS-Cart Pre Order Addon lets you sell products even when they are out of stock or not yet released. Customers can place advance orders instead of leaving your store, helping you capture demand early.
This addon is useful for stores with limited inventory, seasonal products, or new launches. Admins can set pricing using a fixed amount or percentage and schedule product availability with start and end dates. Customers can view expected availability, while store owners can manage orders, payments, and notifications easily.
In real ecommerce stores, advanced ordering systems help with demand analysis, inventory planning, and stock management before products arrive. This addon helps store owners capture real demand and make better decisions based on actual orders.
Additionally, for restricting payment methods, you can also check CS-Cart Payment Method Restriction addon.
Highlighted Features of CS-Cart Pre Order
Sell Out-of-Stock & Upcoming Products
Accept advance orders for unavailable or upcoming products and avoid losing potential sales.
Capture & Analyze Customer Demand
Track advance orders and inquiries to understand demand and plan inventory more effectively.
Flexible Advance Booking Options
Allow customers to reserve products early with flexible booking and purchase options.
Partial or Full Payment Support
Let customers pay partially or fully to reduce hesitation and improve order conversions.
Show Expected Product Availability
Display product availability dates clearly to improve transparency and customer trust.
Pre Order Scheduling & Control
Set start and end dates to manage product launches and control order availability.
Why Use a Pre Order System for Your Store?
Many online stores lose sales when products go out of stock or are not yet launched. Customers leave because they cannot place advance orders or reserve items.
By default, CS-Cart does not support booking for unavailable products. There is no simple way to manage payments, scheduling, or track customer demand.
This addon solves that problem by enabling a product reservation system. You can continue selling during low inventory and accept partial or full payments with flexible options.
It helps store owners understand customer demand and improve inventory planning based on real orders. Also, the customer can pick up their order from the store directly with the help of CS-Cart Store Pickup Shipping.
Real Use Cases for Pre Order in CS-Cart Stores
Use this addon to capture early demand, manage product launches, and improve inventory planning.
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Sell Products Before Launch
Allow customers to place advance orders for upcoming products and secure sales before release.
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Handle Out-of-Stock Products
Let customers reserve unavailable items during peak demand and avoid losing potential sales.
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Seasonal & Trending Products
Manage bookings for seasonal products and plan stock based on customer interest.
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Custom or Made-to-Order Products
Allow customers to reserve products while you prepare or source inventory.
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Multi-Vendor Marketplace Support
Enable vendors to manage advance orders and track demand across multiple sellers.
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Bulk Inventory Planning
Collect bookings to estimate demand and manage wholesale inventory efficiently.
Manage Global Pre Order Settings Easily
This feature lets you control how Pre Order works across your entire store. Manage payment options, limits, and scheduling from one place for consistent setup.
- Select Pre Order type based on your business needs
- Set partial payment percentage for advance orders
- Define the Pre Order limit per customer
- Control total Pre Order quantity to avoid overselling
- Schedule Pre Order start and end dates
- Manage Pre Order availability duration easily
Manage Customer Pre Order Inquiries
Track and manage customer inquiries before purchase. Keep communication organized and respond quickly to improve trust and conversions.
- View all Pre Order inquiries with product and customer details
- Check inquiry date and time for tracking
- See message thread count for each inquiry
- Reply directly from the admin panel
- Manage or delete inquiries easily
Set Pre Order Options for Individual Products
Customize Pre Order settings for each product based on demand and availability. This gives better control for different product types.
- Enable or disable Pre Order for specific products
- Choose Pre Order type like zero price or standard pricing
- Set Pre Order start and end dates per product
- Define maximum Pre Order quantity
- Limit quantity per customer
Frontend Product Pre Order View
Display clear Pre Order details on product pages so customers understand availability and pricing before placing orders.
- Show regular price along with Pre Order price
- Display Pre Order availability dates clearly
- Add Pre Order button for quick booking
- Provide inquiry option for customer questions
- Show vendor details and stock status
CS-Cart Pre Order Support -
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