How to put items on sale on Shopify: one product, a collection or the whole store
How to put items on sale on Shopify with compare-at prices: one product, one variant, a collection or the whole store, and how to end the sale cleanly.
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Bulk edit compare-at prices on Shopify
The compare-at price is what Shopify themes show crossed out next to a sale price. Sale Scheduler sets it in bulk with 8 actions, and holds back any row where the compare-at wouldn't be higher than the new price, because Shopify wouldn't show it as a sale.
8compare-at actions
Warningrows that wouldn't show as crossed out are not applied
Restoredwith the price when a sale ends
SaleLeather tote$64.00$48.99Compare-at: $64.00 · Price: $48.99
Which compare-at actions are available?
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Don't change | Compare-at stays as it is |
| Increase / Decrease | Changes the current compare-at by a percent or an amount |
| Set new compare-at price | Same compare-at for every variant in the sale |
| Set compare-at to original price | The price before the sale becomes the crossed-out price: the classic sale setup |
| Increase relative to new price | Compare-at = new price plus a percent or amount |
| Decrease relative to new price | Compare-at = new price minus a percent or amount |
| Remove compare-at price | Clears the field, for example after a clearance |
Why are some rows marked Warning?
A crossed-out price only makes sense when it's higher than the price. If the compare-at you set would be equal to or lower than the new price, the review marks the row Warning and the app doesn't apply it, so you never publish a "sale" that shows no saving. Fix the rule or exclude those variants, then review again.
What gets skipped?
- Increase and decrease skip variants that have no compare-at price to start from.
- A new compare-at must be greater than 0, and a percentage decrease can't exceed 100%.
- Skipped rows show their reason in the review and never count toward usage.
Is the compare-at price restored after a sale?
Yes. Before the sale, the app saves each variant's previous price and compare-at price, and a restore puts both back. Read the compare-at price guide for how themes display it and how to use it honestly.
Use a compare-at that reflects a genuine previous price. Rules on reference prices differ by country, so check what applies where you sell.
Frequently asked questions
What is the compare-at price on Shopify?
It's a separate variant field for a higher reference price. When it's higher than the price, most themes show it crossed out to indicate a sale.
Why isn't my compare-at price showing?
Usually because it's empty or not higher than the price, or because the theme hides it. See compare-at price not showing.
Can I put a whole collection on sale with a crossed-out price?
Yes. Decrease the price, choose "Set compare-at to original price", target the collection and review. Every Ready row shows the old price crossed out after the start.
Can I remove compare-at prices in bulk?
Yes. Use "Remove compare-at price" with "Don't change price" to clean up old sale markings without touching prices.
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Related features
- Bulk price editor — Increase, decrease or set prices across many variants by percent or amount, with a preview of every result.
- Price preview and review — See every variant's price before and after, with Ready, Warning and Skipped rows, before anything changes in Shopify.
- Restore prices (rollback) — Previous prices are saved before every sale and restored at the end or in one click, without overwriting newer prices.
Run your next sale without the spreadsheet
Install Sale Scheduler from the Shopify App Store, build a sale, and review every price before it goes live. The free allowance lets you try it on a few variants first.