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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.