I was very happy with this lock solution until recently when Shopify shut down my Shop Pay app without warning because I an items for wholesale only in password protected collection. #fail shopify! Now I am scrambling to find another way to manage my b2b.
Topic summary
Need: Show B2C vs B2B prices in Sweden (VAT included for consumers, excluded for businesses) and enable B2B-friendly checkout.
Options discussed:
- Shopify Plus: Built-in wholesale functionality, but ruled out due to cost.
- Wholesale apps (non-Plus): Segment store by customer account/tags to show different catalogs and pricing. Cal confirms these apps handle account-based pricing.
Experiences and suggestions:
- EasyLockdown: Tried by OP; rejected as too complicated because customers must log in to see correct prices.
- Wholesale Bear: Promoted as quick to launch, supports tag-based pricing, net terms orders, custom shipping, tax exemption, analytics, and country targeting.
- Tax Selector: New app to toggle tax-inclusive/exclusive display; works on any plan; support offered.
Recent update/caution:
- A user reports Shop Pay was disabled after using a password-protected collection for wholesale-only items, forcing a search for alternative B2B handling. This highlights potential payment/provider compliance issues with lock-based setups.
Status:
- No final solution selected by OP. Payment specifics for B2B remain largely unanswered beyond “net terms” in app features. Discussion remains open.