What Discount combinations are available with PickyStory?

Learn what types of discount combinations are available when using PickyStory in your store.

What is Discount Combinations

A discount combination refers to the practice of applying multiple discounts or promotional offers to a single purchase. This can involve stacking different types of discounts, such as percentage reductions, coupon codes, or bulk purchase deals. For example, a customer might apply a store-wide sale, a loyalty discount, and a special coupon to maximize savings. While retailers sometimes restrict discount combinations, savvy shoppers often seek ways to combine offers for the best possible deal. Understanding how discount combinations work can lead to significant savings and a more strategic shopping experience.

Each offer you create with PickyStory has one of the following classes, depending on what the discount applies to:

• Order discount - SXGY scenario [cart discount]

• Product discount - Deals, Scenarios, SXGY scenario [free gift]

• Shipping discount - SXGY scenario [free shipping]

Most used discount combinations:

The following table illustrates examples of possible discount combinations and displays which combinations are supported.

	Deal /Scenario	SXGY Shipping	SXGY free gift	SXGY order discount	Post-Purchase
Scenario	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢
SXGY shipping	🟢	⚫	🟢	🟢	🟢
SXGY free gift	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢
SXGY order discount	🟢	🟢	🟢	⚫	🟢
Post-Purchase	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	⚫

🟢 Discounts will be combined

🔴 Discounts will not be combined (only one discount will apply)

⚫ Irrelevant

If you want to achieve the combination of Deal/Scenario+Spend X Get free shipping, please reach out to our support team to enable CartTranform.

Shopify limitations with CartTransform:

• `checkout.liquid` customizations aren't compatible with bundles.

• [Shopify Scripts] aren't compatible with bundles. If you publish a script, then bundles are moved to a draft status. To sell products in a bundle again, you must unpublish the script.

• Bundles can be sold through only the Online Store sales channel. Bundles can’t be sold through Shopify Point of Sale or with selling plans.

• Some apps and payment gateways aren't compatible with bundle

  • Global-e

  • Licensify

  • The legacy Recharge subscriptions app

PickyStory temporary limitations with CartTransform :

• The bundle cannot contain more than 4 products.

• CartTransform will not function properly if more than 2 bundles are added to the cart.

Full discount combination table:

	Deal/Scenario	SXGY Shipping	SXGY Free gift	Post-Purchase	Shopify manual shipping (Discount code)	Shopify automatic shipping	Shopify manual product (discount code)	Shopify automatic product	Shopify manual order (discount code)	Shopify automatic order
Deal/ Scenario	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢
SXGY Shipping	🟢	⚫	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢
SXGY Free gift	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢
SXGY Order discount	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢
Post-Purchase	🟢	🟢	🟢	⚫	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢	🟢

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Commonly Asked Questions about Discount Combinations

What are discount combinations?

Discount combinations allow customers to apply multiple discounts—such as bundled offers, percentage-off sales, and coupon codes—within a single transaction, boosting their overall savings.

Can bundling offers be combined with other discounts?

Yes, depending on your store’s settings. Many Shopify stores allow bundling offers to be stacked with other discounts, but this can be customized within your discount settings.

Are there limits on how many discounts can be combined in a bundle?

The number of discounts that can be combined is up to you. Shopify’s discount settings allow store owners to define whether multiple discounts, such as coupons and automatic discounts, can be used together.

Do Shopify's automatic discounts work with bundles?

Yes, automatic discounts can be configured to work alongside your bundling application. However, you’ll need to ensure they are enabled to stack with other offers in your discount settings.

What happens if a customer tries to combine discounts that aren’t allowed?

If your store doesn’t allow stacking certain discounts, Shopify will automatically apply the best available discount or notify the customer that the combination isn’t valid.

Conclusion

Understanding and utilizing discount combinations can be a powerful way for shoppers to maximize their savings. By knowing how different types of discounts interact and taking advantage of stacking opportunities, consumers can significantly reduce the cost of their purchases. However, it’s important to stay informed about retailers' policies, as some may limit or exclude certain combinations. With a strategic approach, savvy shoppers can make the most of available deals, turning everyday purchases into smart savings opportunities.

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