Volume Discount

Overview

Volume discounts reward customers for buying in larger quantities by offering progressively better prices. This classic pricing strategy helps move inventory faster while increasing average order values.

Common Use Cases

• Wholesale Pricing: B2B quantity breaks
• Bulk Buying: Consumer packaged goods
• Clearance Sales: Move excess inventory
• Subscription Boxes: Encourage longer commitments
• Corporate Orders: Special pricing for large orders

Best Practices

1. Clear Tier Display: Show savings table on product pages
2. Meaningful Breaks: Set quantities that make sense for your products
3. Progressive Value: Ensure each tier offers compelling additional value
4. Inventory Planning: Align with your stock levels and reorder points

Setup Instructions

1. Create the discount in Function Studio
2. Import the configuration
3. Define your quantity tiers
4. Set discount percentages for each tier
5. Select eligible products
6. Test all tier transitions

Pricing Strategies

Aggressive Tiering

• 3+ items: 10% off
• 5+ items: 20% off
• 10+ items: 30% off

Gentle Tiering

• 5+ items: 5% off
• 10+ items: 7% off
• 20+ items: 10% off

Fixed Amount Tiering

• 3+ items: $5 off each
• 5+ items: $8 off each
• 10+ items: $12 off each

Advanced Features

• Product-Specific Tiers: Different tiers for different products
• Category-Based: Apply to entire product categories
• Time-Limited: Combine with date restrictions
• Customer-Specific: Different tiers for different customer groups