Managing Your Shopping Cart

Adding Items to Cart

Ways to Add Products

From Product Page

1. Navigate to any product page
2. Select options (size, color, quantity)
3. Click "Add to Cart" button
4. See confirmation message
5. Continue shopping or view cart

Quick Add from Search/Category

• Hover over product card
• Click quick "Add to Cart" icon
• Default quantity (1) added
• Adjust quantity in cart later

From Wishlist

• Go to your wishlist
• Click "Move to Cart" on desired items
• Item removed from wishlist and added to cart

After Bargaining

• Complete price negotiation
• Agreed price automatically applies
• Click "Add to Cart at Agreed Price"
• Special price locked for 48 hours

Managing Cart Items

Viewing Your Cart

Access your cart in multiple ways:

• Click cart icon in header (shows item count)
• Use cart sidebar for quick view
• Go to full cart page for detailed view
• Mobile: Cart icon in bottom navigation

Updating Quantities

• Use +/- buttons to adjust quantity
• Enter specific number directly
• Bulk quantity discounts shown automatically
• Stock availability indicated
• Maximum order limits displayed

Removing Items

• Click "Remove" or trash icon
• Confirm removal when prompted
• Option to move to wishlist instead
• Undo option available for 10 seconds

Cart Organization

Items are automatically grouped by:

• Vendor: Products from same seller together
• Shipping Method: Based on delivery options
• Availability: In-stock vs pre-order items

Advanced Cart Features

Price Tracking

• Price Drop Alerts: Notified when cart items go on sale
• Price Increase Warning: See when prices have increased
• Price History: View 30-day price trends

Stock Monitoring

• Real-time stock status updates
• Low stock warnings (less than 5 items)
• Out of stock notifications
• Back in stock alerts for saved items

Cart Summary

Your cart displays:

• Subtotal: Total before shipping and taxes
• Shipping Estimate: Based on your location
• Taxes: VAT and other applicable taxes
• Savings: Discounts and coupon savings
• Total: Final amount to pay

Multi-Vendor Cart

When buying from multiple sellers:

• See vendor name for each group
• Separate shipping costs per vendor
• Individual vendor minimum order amounts
• Combined checkout for all vendors

Saving Your Cart

Automatic Saving

• Cart saved automatically when logged in
• Synced across all devices
• Items remain for 30 days
• Guest carts saved for 7 days (browser-based)

Save for Later

1. Click "Save for Later" on any item
2. Item moves to saved section
3. No expiration on saved items
4. Move back to cart anytime
5. Get alerts for price changes

Share Cart

Share your cart with others:

• Click "Share Cart" button
• Get unique shareable link
• Recipients can view items and prices
• Useful for gift registries or group orders

Shopping Cart Tips

Best Practices

• Review cart before checkout for accuracy
• Check for available coupons before paying
• Combine items from same vendor to save on shipping
• Use "Save for Later" for items you're unsure about
• Enable price drop notifications

Common Issues

Cart Not Updating

• Refresh the page
• Check internet connection
• Clear browser cache
• Try different browser

Items Disappearing

• Items may go out of stock
• Vendor may remove listing
• Cart expires after 30 days of inactivity
• Check "Saved for Later" section

Price Changes

• Prices update in real-time
• Bargained prices locked for 48 hours
• Sale prices may expire
• Notification sent for significant changes

Cart Limits

• Maximum Items: 100 products per cart
• Maximum Quantity: Varies by product
• Maximum Value: ₦10,000,000 per order
• Saved Items: Unlimited