Multiple Registration Form Organization

[eluser]Jesse Schutt[/eluser]
Sumon,

Thanks for the ideas! One of the things that I know I don't want to be doing is storing any cc information. PayPal is the method of choice right now for payment. I know, I know, some aren't happy with it, but it is what we are going to use for the time being.

I have a question about the overall application flow... Well, let me tell you what the current flow is and see if it should be modified.

1. Form is built and upon validation, submitted
2. Details are posted into one flat table and emailed to admin
3. User is transferred to PayPal
4. Upon confirmation of IPN, record is updated in DB to "Paid"
5. User is redirected to a confirmation page on our site with payment details.

My biggest question is in step 2 and between steps 2 and 3. Should I email the admin before the payment has been completed? Or should I wait until the confirmation of payment is received and then email the admin? I also need to break out of one flat table for all the details.

Thanks in advance!

Jesse