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Tab 2: Pricing & Stock Configuration

Basic: Base Pricing & Stock Standard: 3 Currencies & Direct Buy Pro: Back-in-Stock Alerts & 28 Currencies Ultimate: Volume Tiers & B2B Groups

The Pricing & Stock tab (#pricing) manages inventory economics, physical warehouse counts, minimum purchase thresholds, and dynamic quantity-based pricing structures.

1. Overview​

From the Pricing & Stock tab, store administrators configure:

  • Pricing Matrix: Base Selling Price, Promotional Special Price, and Internal Cost Price.
  • Inventory & Stock Management: Real-time stock counter and "Out of Stock" threshold triggers.
  • Order Quantity Thresholds: Min and Max order quantity limits per checkout.
  • Back-in-Stock Notifications (Pro): Automated customer email alerts when inventory is replenished .
  • Tiered Volume Pricing (Ultimate): Quantity-break discount tables (e.g. 10+ items = 10% off) .
  • B2B Wholesale Group Pricing (Ultimate): Dedicated net pricing per customer group (e.g. Wholesalers, Distributors, VIP) .

2. Before You Start​

  • Currencies & Taxes: Configure your default store currency and tax rules in Store Settings.
  • Customer Groups: For B2B pricing, ensure customer groups are configured in Joomla User Groups.

3. Where to Find It​

  1. Open the Product Editor for any product (index.php?option=com_flexext_store&view=product&layout=edit&id=1).
  2. Click the second tab in the navigation bar: Pricing & Stock (#pricing-tab).
Documentation screenshot
Figure 5: Pricing & Stock Configuration workspace with selling price, special sale price, cost margin, stock inventory, and quantity limits.
Interface Guide & Numbered Badges
  • Badge 1 — Pricing & Stock Tab: Activates the inventory economics, price structure, and quantity limits workspace.
  • Badge 2 — Primary Pricing Card: Configures Selling Price, Special Discount Price, and Internal Cost Margin.
  • Badge 3 — Inventory Controls & Min/Max Limits: Configures physical stock counters, out-of-stock thresholds, and min/max order quantity enforcements.

4. Step-by-Step Configuration​

1

Configuring Selling and Special Price

Enter the standard retail price in Selling Price. If running a temporary promotion, enter the discounted rate in Special Price. You should see: On the storefront, the base price will display with strike-through styling alongside a prominent "SALE" badge.

2

Setting Inventory Stock Level

In the Stock Quantity field, enter the available physical units (e.g., 150). You should see: When stock reaches 0, the product automatically transitions to "Out of Stock" status, preventing cart checkout if backorders are disabled.

3

Enabling Back-in-Stock Alerts (Pro Commercial)

Toggle Enable Back-in-Stock Email Subscriptions to Yes. You should see: When an item is out of stock, storefront visitors see a "Notify Me When Available" button that collects their email address.

4

Configuring Volume Discount Tiers (Ultimate Enterprise)

In the Tiered Volume Pricing table, click + Add Tier. Enter the minimum quantity, maximum quantity, and discounted unit price or percentage discount. You should see: A volume pricing breakdown table appears on the storefront product page showing quantity discount breaks.

5. Field Reference​

FieldDescriptionDefaultNotes & LimitsEdition
Selling PriceBase gross selling price0.00Supports 28 ISO currenciesBasic
Special PriceDiscounted promotional priceEmptyOverrides base price when setBasic
Cost PriceInternal wholesale purchase cost0.00Visible only to administratorsPro / Ultimate
Stock QuantityNumerical inventory counter100Decrements on successful checkoutBasic
Min Order QtyMinimum allowable cart quantity1Enforces bulk order minimumsBasic
Max Order QtyMaximum units allowed per orderNonePrevents hoarding / reseller sweepBasic
Back in Stock AlertsEmail notification sign-up for 0 stockDisabledAutomatic replenishment emailPro / Ultimate
Volume Tiered PricingQuantity-break discount tableNoneUnlimited quantity tiersUltimate
B2B Group PricingRole-based pricing matrixNoneOverrides price per user groupUltimate

6. Storefront Result​

  • In-Stock Item: Displays live stock indicator (e.g., "150 in stock" or "In Stock"), standard quantity selector, and active Add to Cart button.
  • Out-of-Stock Item: Replaces Add to Cart with an "Out of Stock" notification and, if enabled in Pro, a "Notify Me" email subscription input.
  • Volume Tiers (Ultimate): Automatically renders a clear discount breakdown table:
    • Buy 5–9: $45.00 each (Save 10%)
    • Buy 10+: $40.00 each (Save 20%)

7. Tips & Best Practices​

Accurate Cost Prices Drive Profit Reporting

Always populate the Cost Price field. The built-in Reports Studio (Components → FlexExt Store → Reports) uses cost price to calculate gross margins, net revenue, and profitability KPIs.

Zero Stock Behavior

If your store allows backorders, ensure the global setting in Store Settings ➔ Inventory is set to "Allow Backorders". Otherwise, products with 0 stock cannot be added to cart.

8. Troubleshooting​

SymptomProbable CauseRecommended Resolution
Tiered Pricing table does not display on storefrontActive license tier is Basic or ProVolume tiered discounts require Ultimate Enterprise edition. Upgrade license key to unlock.
Customer cannot purchase more than 5 itemsMax Order Qty is set to 5Check and adjust the Max Order Qty field in the Pricing & Stock tab.
"Notify Me When Available" button missingItem is still in stock or Pro feature is disabledVerify that Stock Quantity is 0 and Back in Stock Alerts is toggled to Yes.