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# Using MinCart for Product Previews (Pre-Order Style)

In this scenario, MinCart is configured to function as a **product preview tool**. This setup allows your customers to view upcoming items in your store, giving them a sneak peek at future products. However, these items will **not be available for purchase** at this time.

This functionality is ideal for creating a "pre-order style" experience where customers can explore products without the ability to add them to their cart or checkout.

#### Key Benefits:

* **Generate Interest:** Build anticipation for upcoming products.
* **Seamless Browsing:** Enable customers to explore your catalog without enabling purchases.
* **Control Availability:** Decide when products become purchasable to align with your launch plans.

#### Step 1: Create a New Limit
* Navigate to the **Limits** section in your MinCart dashboard.
* Click **Create New Limit**.

#### Step 2: Configure the Limit Settings
* **Limit Type:** Select **Collection Limit**.
* **Limit Name:** Assign a unique name to easily identify this limit's purpose (e.g., "Coming Soon Preview").
* **Activation Dates:**
* Set a date range to activate this limit only during specific dates.
* To make this limit active indefinitely, select only a start date.
* **Note:** The end date will default to 12:00 am ("midnight") in your local time zone.

* **Enforce on the storefront:** keep it on so the limit is enforced immediately.

* * ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/4dd3899948d8e000/step-1_144k3l5.png)

#### Step 3: Define Audience and Exclusions
* **Audience Type:** Select **Everyone** to apply this limit to all visitors.
* **Tags Exclusion:** Leave this field blank for this setup.

* * ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/4dd3899948d8e000/step-3_d9a4gw.png)

#### Step 4: Target Specific Items
* **Items to Target:** Choose the collection you want to include in this limit (e.g., "Coming Soon").

* * ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/4dd3899948d8e000/step-4_nycm8p.png)

#### Step 5: Set Limit Rules
* **Set Limits:** Select **By Quantity**.
* **Maximum Collection Quantity:** Enter **0** to prevent purchases.
* **Force Limit:** Leave this option unchecked.
* **Quantity Limits Exclusions:** Leave this field as is.

* * ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/4dd3899948d8e000/step-5_bnvooc.png)
#### Step 6: Customize the Customer Message

* **Quantity Limit Texts:** Provide a message for customers attempting to checkout items in the restricted collection.
    Example:
    
*"Styles within the collection 'Coming Soon' will be arriving in our store soon and are not yet available for purchase. Want to be the first to know when they’re here? Email us, and we’ll keep you updated!"*

* * ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/4dd3899948d8e000/step-6_5n7qq3.png)

#### Step 7: Finalize Activation Rules

* **Activation Rules:** Leave this option unchanged for this limit.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/4dd3899948d8e000/step-7_1t9uxb4.png)
Now click **SAVE**

# End Result

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/4dd3899948d8e000/message_5kkq2t.png)
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