I would like to offer a future ship date within our Shopify store. More specifically, I would like to give customers the option to ship a gift at some point in the future so they can pre-plan for the Holidays and take advantage of pre-order discounts. Say, for example, I want to order a gift for someone today to check it off my list, but don’t want it shipped until a week before Christmas. Is that possible via app or otherwise?
Topic summary
Offering customers a future ship date for gift orders in a Shopify store to help pre-plan holidays and apply pre-order discounts.
Key suggestions:
- Zapiet – Pickup + Delivery: Supports selecting future delivery dates. Typical use seen is 14–30 days out; unclear if it supports scheduling several months ahead. Recommendation: contact the vendor to confirm limits; it integrates with other apps.
- Flare app: Allows customers to order now for a future date (e.g., holidays) with a small discount. Orders are automatically released on the chosen shipping date for fulfillment; a link was shared.
Clarification point:
- One participant needs future shipping dates (not guaranteed delivery dates), since carriers make exact delivery timing uncertain. They want to accept orders now without committing to a precise delivery day.
Current status and next steps:
- A participant will evaluate the Flare app. Zapiet capability for months-out scheduling remains unconfirmed. No built-in Shopify solution was identified; the path forward is via third-party apps. Discussion remains open.
Hi @Phil_at_GB
I am not 100% sure how far the pre-order dates can go, but there is an app called Zapiet - Pickup + Delivery. This app allows you to have future delivery dates for items purchased. Like I said, I have no idea if it can go several months in the future.
Our app integrates with them and most of our clients go 14-30 days in the future. I would suggest reaching out to them and asking.
Hope that helps!
Chelsey
Hi @Phil_at_GB , Just curious if you found a solution for this. Everything I see is to schedule a “delivery” date – since I will be shipping I don’t want to / can’t commit to an exact “delivery” date, but I would also like to be able to accept orders now for future holidays and occasions.
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Hi @Phil_at_GB , @CP101 ,
The Flare app will allow you to do this. Your customers can pre-plan and order gifts for future dates (e.g. for holidays and occasions) and benefit from a small discount. On the shipping date, the orders will automatically be released and then delivered.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Best,
Daniel
Thank you, Daniel. I will definitely take a look at that app.
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