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Buy X Get Y Free

This example shows how to set up a shopping cart price rule for a “Buy X, Get Y Free” promotion. The format of the discount is as follows: 

  • Buy X quantity of product, get Y quantity for free.
ClosedStep 1: Create a Shopping Cart Price Rule

Complete Step 1 of the shopping cart price rule instructions to create a shopping cart rule with the general information.

ClosedStep 2: Define the Conditions

Complete Step 2 of the shopping cart instructions to define the conditions for the price rule. The conditions can be triggered by purchasing a specific product, making a purchase of a certain amount, or any other scenario.

ClosedStep 3: Define the Actions
1. In the panel on the left, select Actions. Then, do the following:
a. Set Apply to “Buy X get Y free (discount amount is Y).”
b. Set Discount Amount to 1. This is the quantity the customer will receive for free.
c. To limit the number of discounts that can be applied when the condition is met, enter the number in the Maximum Qty Discount is Applied To field. For example, enter “1” to discount only one item.
d. In the Discount Qty Step (Buy X) field, enter the quantity that the customer must purchase to qualify for the discount.

Buy X Get Y Free
2. Click the Save and Continue Edit button. Then, complete the rest of the rule as needed.
ClosedStep 4: Complete the Label

Complete Step 4 of the shopping cart price rule instructions to enter the label that appears during checkout.

ClosedStep 5: Apply the Rule
1. When complete, click the Save Rule button.
2. When you create a new price rule, it might take an hour or so for it to become available. Allow enough time for it to get into the system. Then, test the rule to make sure that it works correctly. Unless otherwise specified, price rules are automatically processed with other system rules each night.

Examples

Buy X Get Y Free is processed as a single action, with a “row total” dependency. All items must be from the same SKU to qualify for the promotion. For example:

  • Buy X quantity of product from category A, get Y quantity of the same product for free.

To limit the free product to categories A, B, and C, set the action as follows:

  • If ALL of these conditions are TRUE:
    Category is one of A, B, C

To limit the free items from any category A, B, C and receive Y from SKUs D123, E123, F123, set the action as follows:

  • If ALL of these conditions are TRUE:
    SKU is one of D123, E123, F123

Use the following formula to determine the correct value for the Maximum Qty Discount:

  • Formula = (X+Y) * (M/Y)
    Where
    X = number of items purchased
    Y = number of free items
    M = Maximum number of free items allowed

For example:

  • Buy 5 Get 2 Free with maximum of 4 free items allowed.
    Where
    X = 5
    Y = 2
    M = 4
    Maximum Qty Discount = (5+2)*(4/2)=(7)*(2)=14
    		 
  • Buy 5 Get 3 Free with maximum of 9 free items allowed.
    Where
    X = 5
    Y = 3
    M = 9
    Maximum Qty Discount = (5+3)*(9/3)=24
    		 
  • Buy 20 Get 2 Free with maximum of 20 free items allowed.
    Where
    X = 20
    Y = 2
    M = 20
    Maximum Qty Discount = (20+2)*(20/2)=(22)*(10)=220

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