Streamlining Quote Management in PrestaShop: A Module for B2B & Custom Pricing

For many PrestaShop merchants, especially those operating in B2B, wholesale, or offering custom-priced products, the traditional e-commerce model of displaying a fixed price simply doesn't fit. The common workaround – placing an email address for inquiries – often leads to a chaotic inbox, delayed responses, and ultimately, lost sales. A product page with 'price on request' can quickly become an 'invitation to leave' if not handled efficiently.

Transforming 'Price on Request' into Actionable Leads

The PrestaShop community thread highlights a significant solution to this challenge: the 'Request a Quote' module by MEG Venture. This module aims to transform passive price inquiries into a structured, manageable lead generation and sales process directly within the PrestaShop environment.

Instead of relying on generic email communications, the module introduces a dedicated 'Ask for a Quote' button on selected product pages. This button opens a short, customizable form, capturing essential customer details and inquiry specifics. The true power of this solution lies in its integrated back-office system.

Key Features for PrestaShop Merchants

• Dedicated Back-Office Inbox: All quote requests land in a centralized inbox within the PrestaShop back office. Each request is assigned a status (new, read, offer sent, closed), allowing for clear tracking and workflow management. Merchants can filter requests by keyword or date, and bulk actions streamline routine tasks. A CSV export feature is also available for handing over leads to a sales team, complete with formula-injection escaping for safe use in spreadsheets like Excel. A dashboard widget provides an at-a-glance view of unread requests.
• One-Click Price Offers with Vouchers: From the back-office inbox, merchants can quickly respond with a price, an optional message, and set an offer validity period. A standout feature is the ability to generate a single-use PrestaShop CartRule (voucher code) – either a fixed amount or percentage discount – tied directly to the customer's account. The customer receives a branded email with the offer and voucher, enabling a one-click acceptance process on their end.
• Customizable Quote Forms: Merchants have granular control over the information they collect. Fields such as phone, address, town, quantity, destination, and urgency can be toggled on or off, while name and email remain mandatory. Button labels and introductory sentences are multilingual, ensuring a tailored experience for diverse customer bases. The module also supports PrestaShop's catalog mode, making it ideal for shops that intentionally hide prices.
• Robust Spam Handling: To ensure genuine leads, the module incorporates server-verified honeypot and time-trap mechanisms by default. For enhanced protection, invisible reCAPTCHA v3 integration is available, requiring Google keys and the PHP cURL extension.
• Technical Enhancements in Version 4.0.0: The latest version brings significant improvements. Security vulnerabilities from 3.x have been addressed, with recipient resolution now handled server-side. The module utilizes a proper module front controller, resolving issues with hosting firewalls. Furthermore, version 4.0.0 drops external dependencies like jQuery, Fancybox, and Slimbox, resulting in a lighter, dependency-free modal and improved performance. Upgrading from 3.x is automatic and preserves existing data.

What the Module Doesn't Do

It's important to note the module's deliberate limitations. It is not a full quote-to-order pipeline with PDF quotations, draft orders, or threaded negotiation. Accepted offers convert into a voucher for standard checkout. It also doesn't inherently hide product prices; it works in conjunction with PrestaShop's catalog mode or theme customizations. Finally, while the interface is translated into eight languages, the offer email templates ship in English and Turkish only, requiring manual translation for other languages.

Conclusion for PrestaShop Users

This module fills a critical gap for PrestaShop businesses that require a more sophisticated approach to pricing and sales inquiries than standard e-commerce offers. By providing a structured, efficient, and integrated system for managing quote requests and offers, it empowers merchants to convert leads more effectively and streamline their sales processes, ultimately enhancing the customer experience and driving revenue for specific business models within the PrestaShop ecosystem.