Used + crash-replacement workflow (Trek Project One Refresh, Spec discount), how do you build this?
Two workflows, separate Magento implementations:
Crash-replacement (Trek, Specialized): customer crashes their frame, brand offers 25-35% off a new frame replacement to keep them loyal. Magento setup:
- Serial-number lookup field on a dedicated landing page
- Original-purchase verification, check email + order match in Magento order history
- Crash-replacement discount auto-applied via a custom Magento sales rule with a one-time-use coupon code generated per claim
- Ships to LBS for assembly (re-uses the LBS ship-to flow)
- Photo-upload of damaged frame required (anti-fraud)
Used / take-back (Trek Refresh, Specialized’s certified pre-owned): customer trades in their old bike, gets store credit toward a new one. Magento setup:
- Trade-in submission form, serial + photos + condition self-assessment
- Internal pricing tool (manual or auto) generates trade-in offer
- Customer accepts, store credit issued via Magento gift-card / store-credit module
- Bike ships to brand for refurbishment
- Refurbished bikes listed on a separate “certified pre-owned” category with full inspection report
Net effect: cuts net customer acquisition cost ~12% and keeps brand-loyal cyclists in the ecosystem after a crash. Build cost: $12k, $30k combined.