is php/mysql the only way to go?

[jilly]

We're attempting to build a store for an attorney who is selling answers to common legal questions. We are running into problems and wondered if anyone knows an easy program with cart (for multiple orders) that's compatible with paypal. There are only 30 (intellectual) products and that need to be automatically delivered upon payment. Any help is appreciated.

[begabloomers]

I have found " mals " e commerce cart easy to set up and integrates well with paypal in my static html pages . There is a free version with very small logo link or a paid version.

It can be set up for multiple products/ multiple options and is easy to change pricing or details.

http://www.mals-e.com

I'll send the code for options in a PM if you need it. if you want to see largish multiple choices it in action look at

http://www.purecomforts.com/woolbedding.html

I believe twenty is the max options in each form

[begabloomers]

Just re read the question, my response doesn't answer the delivery method part of your query.

[jilly]

Thanks anyway. I appreciate the suggestion and may use that cart for other jobs. Still unsure how to deliver the product. arggh!!...I love this industry.

[joshjones]

I to would like to know of a good cart system that possibly uses php and mysql that could be used to deliver intellectual property, downloadable files, etc. upon approval of checkout.

Seems harder to find than regular storefront systems...

particularly how to people handle downloads that are secure and possibly randome and change upon people checking out..