How can I adjust item count for package orders to enable free delivery?

Shopify Discussion

Topic summary

Free delivery is triggered by item_count ≥ 6 bottles. A new 6‑bottle Christmas package is sold as one product, so it counts as quantity 1 and doesn’t qualify. The goal is to have this package count as 6 to unlock free shipping.

Proposed approaches:

  • Create a bundle product that adds six individual bottle items to the cart, ensuring item_count = 6.
  • Alternatively, avoid item_count logic and offer free shipping via a discount code or shipping rate threshold based on order value/weight.

Implementation notes:

  • The user can’t find a native “Bundles” feature in Shopify admin.
  • Third‑party solutions suggested: Bundler Product Bundles app (paid after 7 days) and a custom code tutorial (shared link reported broken). Another app (Easify Product Options) was also recommended.

Cost/constraints:

  • Responders state a fully free solution is unlikely due to the specificity of the requirement.

Status: No confirmed resolution. Practical options are paid bundle apps or switching to value/weight-based free shipping. Open question remains whether a free/native method exists to have a single package increment item_count to 6.

Summarized with AI on January 10. AI used: gpt-5.
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Hi there

I run a wine store on Shopify. In order to receive free delivery, the customer must order at least 6 bottles. I solved this problem by querying the item_count property. Now I have put together a Christmas package with 6 bottles, which I sell cheaper. However, the package is only counted as quantity 1. How can I increase the item_count to 6 when someone orders the package so that they get free delivery?

Thanks in advance

betbuech_1

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Hi @betbuech_1

Instead of creating a different product with discounted price, you should create a bundle product which will add 6 bottle for which you have created a new product.

Hope this will help…

3

You can follow this guide to create a free shipping discount or you can offer a free shipping rate over a certain value/weight.

4

Thanks for your reply.

Unfortunately I do not find a menu point called “Bundles” in Shopify admin, not in Products or elsewhere. Hope you can help me with this.

Thanks in advance

5

You can use below app to create bundle in Shopify.

https://apps.shopify.com/bundler-product-bundles

Or a custom code option

Let me know if you have more questions.

6

Thanks a lot for your link, I will try it out today.

7

Unfortunately the link to the custom code option does not work, and for the bundle app I have to pay after 7 days. I really would prefer a cost free option :slightly_smiling_face:

Thanks in advance

8

Your requirement is very specific therefore cost could be nominal and one time but it cannot be free.

However you can try the below APP.

Bundle app

Please mark the answer as solution if it helps…