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Hi there, I’m starting a simple online store for a website based in expression engine.
As I understand, I have to create each item like a weblog entry, so I created a new weblog called “store” and started posting on it.
Then I add those entries as items at the store module, and add some info like prices.
Now I think I have to create a new template for it, to display the items, then another for the user’s shopping cart, then for the checkout,...
Isn’t there a default template structure or an example from witch I can develop?

No template for the shopping cart, none for the checkout - that is all handled by PayPal. You only need a template to display your items for sale (and perhaps one for some detail page).

The necessary template is quite straightforward, have a look at the SCM docs and you’ll easily get the idea. Just put out the item description, the price and the PayPal links as generated by the SCM.

Markus

That sounds easy, thanks.
So in order to use SCM, Paypal is mandatory for clients?
I mean, the users need to own a paypal account?
And it would be to only way to checkout?

The S(!)CM only supports PayPal, that is correct.

Are there other free or cheap e-commerce modules?
I can’t find any at the “Add-On Library”

There are no EE-specific solutions that I am aware of. It’s been discussed on these forums quite often, and EL is working on a full-blown e-commerce module, but that’s been bumped back in favor of EE2 for the time being. I can assure you that a full blown ecommerce solution would be most welcome by a great number of people. Alas, sorry, not yet.