Re: [Hampshire] [OT] Open Source vendor software question

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Author: John Cooper
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To: hampshire
Subject: Re: [Hampshire] [OT] Open Source vendor software question
On 15/12/09 16:15, Damian Brasher wrote:
> Hi
>
> I need to build a simple payment system for an eBook I'm planning to release
> soon. I'd like the customer, after reading a preview to decide to purchase
> the book. I don't need a shopping cart, but will use one if inevitable, as
> there is only one product. Purchasing needs to be as simple as:
>
> 0) Customer is enthused
> 1) Select 'buy now' button
> 2) Enter details including email address
> 3) Payment via paypal or other card
> 4) The receipt is displayed in printable format
> 5) A pdf eBook and receipt is sent to the customer's email address
>
>


Assuming you don't want to use something like Zencart, PayPal explains
how to do this on their site

https://www.paypal-business.co.uk/website-payments-standard.asp

and takes you through the process of adding a button to your webpage.

The PayPal receipt could have a link to download the ebook.

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