Shopify Hack: Hiding Prices and Showing "Request a Quote" Buttons

Hiding Prices in Shopify: A Community-Driven Solution

Ever needed to hide prices on certain products in your Shopify store and replace them with a "Request a Quote" button? It's a common request, especially if you sell custom or variable-priced items. I recently saw a thread in the Shopify Community where a store owner, franch, was trying to do just that. Let's dive into the discussion and see how we can solve this!

The Original Question: Specific Category, Specific Needs

franch needed to hide prices in a specific category, both on the collection page (where all the products are listed) and on the individual product pages. The goal? Replace the price with a "Request a Quote" button in both places, but only for that specific category, without affecting the rest of the store. Sounds tricky, right?

Here's how franch described it:

Hola, necesito realizar una configuración específica en mi tienda de Shopify:

Tengo una categoría en la que quiero ocultar el precio tanto en la vista de colección (donde aparecen todos los productos) como en la ficha individual de cada producto.

La idea es que, en lugar del precio, se muestre un botón de “Solicitar cotización” en ambas vistas.

En la ficha del producto ya tengo identificado que una aplicación lo permite, pero necesito que ese mismo botón también aparezca automáticamente en la vista general de la categoría, sin afectar a las demás categorías y sin ocultar precios del resto de la tienda.

The Community Steps In: Theme Customization is Key

Ozed_Digital offered a solid solution: theme customization using conditional logic. Here's the breakdown:

1. Tag Your Products: Add a tag (e.g., "quote-only") to all products in the category where you want to hide prices.
2. Edit Your Theme: This is where the magic happens. You'll need to modify your theme's collection template (likely collection.liquid or a similar file).
3. Conditional Logic: In the collection template, use Liquid (Shopify's templating language) to check for the tag.
4. Hide Price, Show Button: If the tag is present, hide the price element and display the "Request a Quote" button. If not, show the regular price.

Here's a simplified example of what the Liquid code might look like:

{% for product in collection.products %}
  

    
{{ product.title }}
    {% if product.tags contains 'quote-only' %}
      Request a Quote
    {% else %}
      
Price: {{ product.price | money }}
    {% endif %}
  
{% endfor %}

Important Considerations:

• Theme Structure: The exact file and code will vary depending on your theme. You might need to consult your theme's documentation or hire a Shopify expert if you're not comfortable with code.
• Quote Apps: Ozed_Digital pointed out that most quote apps only handle the product page, so you'll definitely need to customize the collection page manually.
• Internationalization: PaulNewton, a Shopify Partner, mentioned that this can become more complex if you're selling internationally with different markets/languages.

Alternative Approaches and Tools

While the theme customization route is powerful, there are also apps that can help. franch mentioned finding an app that works on the product page. Combining an app for the product page with the theme customization for the collection page might be the easiest solution for some.

Shadab_dev chimed in, referencing a project they worked on (eluxestore.de). While they didn't provide specific code, it highlights that this type of customization is definitely achievable.

Putting It All Together

So, how do you actually *do* this? Here’s a consolidated approach based on the community's insights:

1. Choose Your Method: Decide if you're going to use a quote app, pure theme customization, or a combination of both.
2. Install (If Applicable): If you're using an app, install and configure it to handle the product page "Request a Quote" functionality.
3. Tag Your Products: Add a unique tag to all products in the target category.
4. Edit Your Theme (collection page):
   • Locate your collection template file (usually collection.liquid or similar).
   • Add the Liquid code to check for your tag.
   • Wrap the price display in a conditional statement that hides the price and shows the "Request a Quote" button if the tag is present.
5. Test Thoroughly: Make sure the changes only affect the intended category and that the rest of your store functions correctly.

Hiding prices and implementing a "Request a Quote" system in Shopify requires a bit of technical know-how, but it's definitely doable. By combining theme customization with apps (if needed), you can create a tailored experience for your customers and manage variable pricing effectively. Remember to back up your theme before making any changes, and don't hesitate to seek help from a Shopify expert if you get stuck!