How to only charge buyers when a specific number of buyers

[LilAce]

Hey,

 

I just needed to know how I could implement a system on an existing website, to only charge buyers when a specific number of buyers pledge to buy. So basically like Massdrop but having it set so it only charges the customer's when a set number sign up.

 

Thanks allot for your time, any and all input is welcome.

 

[thekeemo]

kickstarter

[prolemur]

When they pledge to buy instead of charging them, add them to a list of pledgers" for that item. When the "pledgers" list has reached the target, charge everyone on the list at the same time.

[LilAce]

Okay duds thanks for that, I didn't really give kickstarter a thought, but i'll give it a go. However are their any charges for kickstarter i.e. when your project gets it's required backers.?

 

Also thanks again for the help, it's much appreciated 

[LilAce]

When they pledge to buy instead of charging them, add them to a list of pledgers" for that item. When the "pledgers" list has reached the target, charge everyone on the list at the same time.

Just wanted to ask if your suggestion was in regards to hosting the item on Kickstarter?

[prolemur]

Just wanted to ask if your suggestion was in regards to hosting the item on Kickstarter?

Nope, if you were doing it yourself and setting up a web store.

[LilAce]

Nope, if you were doing it yourself and setting up a web store.

Okay so what's an easy way to implement a pledging system? Also thanks again for the help, 

[madknight3]

Okay so what's an easy way to implement a pledging system? Also thanks again for the help, 

 

Store the information in a database.

 

How you charge them will depend if you want it to be an automatic or a manual process. Manual meaning that an authorized user logs in and puts the charges through. Automatic meaning your system keeps track of some condition and when that condition is met it charges all the users.