CarrierBot
CarrierBot is a service that returns shipping rates.
SKU
Examples
Example of an SKU:
The product here is called Australia Pale Ale, and the prefix “APA” has been decided
- APA-C301 (single can)
- APA-C306 (can 6-pack)
- APA-KL10 (10 litre keg)
SKU Format Rules
{PREFIX}-{SUFFIX}
There must be a prefix
, followed by a -
, followed by a suffix
CarrierBot finds the -
, ignores the prefix, and bases the rates off the suffix.
Suffix Rules
For Kegs
- Optional K at the beginning
- followed by one uppercase letter L, U or P
- followed by exactly 2 digits
Valid Examples:
- KL10
- KU20
- KP15
- L10
- U20
- P15
For non-Kegs
- one uppercase letter B, C or M
- represents Bottle, Can, or Merch
- followed by exactly 3 digits
Valid Examples:
- C301
- B506
- M080
Merch behaviour
SKUS starting with M have different behaviour to other SKUs.
Whether you have x1 M or x99, ther will only be 1 charge for it. The idea is that it might be a shirt, and 1 shirt, or 20 shirts can all fit in 1 box.