We just got done implementing some changes to the shipping system in the GBFans Shop. The system now returns information about the shipping services being provided, including the time in transit when known or estimated. Now when you select your shipping options, you should have an awareness of how long the package will take to get to you after it ships.
We noticed lots of people were choosing “USPS Standard” as their shipping method, when there were cheaper and faster options available. Hopefully this will cut down on the confusion and allow everyone to make an informed decision.
Additionally, the shipping estimation system has been improved. I have tightened up the tolerances of the program and the system should more accurately estimate the type of box required to ship each individual order. This will make the system smarter and provide for cheaper prices in some cases, and more accurate pricing in others.
If you notice any errors or problems with the shipping system please let me know by posting here or sending me a PM.
I already PM’d you about an issue I am seeing. Not sure if that is related to these changes, but thought I would mention it just in case.
I don’t see any PMs from you. Make sure you send it to me directly.
I did find another bug that I inadvertently introduced when updating the shipping. It only affected the shipping estimation tool in certain cases, but its fixed now. I also patched a memory problem. Now the system is more efficient on server resources.
It’s a slightly older PM from two weeks ago. On the order information page for my order, the total payment amount does not match the order total. As you mentioned, the amount should be adjusted when the items ship, but at the moment it’s somewhat confusing. Again, I’m not sure if that is related to these recent changes or not, but I thought I’d mention it just in case.
Yes. I replied to you on the 11th.
Your order was changed to reduce the price. When your order is actually charged, you will be charged the corrected (lower) amount. That portion of the order has not yet been charged to your account.