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Re: Stop Wanted List Spamming for Minifigs - HarryPotter71 (851)

[...] Hi Jonathan, I don't understand why people don't just part the figure out myself. Listing it without a head, hair or torso? Really? Just part it out :) Have [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Stop Wanted List Spamming for Minifigs - mhortar (813)

[...] I just wish there was a way to denote instances such as (Minifigure sw127) 'incomplete, missing jet pack' is just (Minifigure sw126) or (Minifigure sw109a) [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Stop Wanted List Spamming for Minifigs - yorbrick (1182)

[...] There are also strict rules for sets. And you could apply the same logic, if you want to sell the set, complete it and only allow complete sets on BL. Yet BL recognises [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Stop Wanted List Spamming for Minifigs - yorbrick (1182)

[...] I agree. There is a market for incomplete figures where a piece is missing, which is why such a feature is good for both buyers and sellers.
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Stop Wanted List Spamming for Minifigs - Proprietor (1698)

That was the practice a few years ago. There are strict rules for creating the inventory of a minifigure. My belief is that to sell the figure, it should include all correct [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Stop Wanted List Spamming for Minifigs - tEoS (5297)

I disagree. There are plenty of instances where someone sold a minifig that was missing a cape (for example). I've probably bought several figs that were missing [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Stop Wanted List Spamming for Minifigs - edk (9170)

[...] From what I understand a mini-fig listing MUST be the complete figure.Anything less can be reported and removed. If not a complete figure as inventoried it is parts and [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Stop Wanted List Spamming for Minifigs - calebfishn (2141)

A minifig is not a set. I prefer a rule that makes clear that any "incomplete" listing is incorrect and will be reported and removed.
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - SylvainLS (46)

[...] That’s what I read too but it seems you can also “choose” a “flat duty tax” of 2.5% in certain circumstances. Welcome to Byzantium. ;) [...] Looking for the fee [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - SylvainLS (46)

[...] Yes and no. From France, if I buy from my country or any EU country, VAT is either included in the (VAT registered) seller’s prices or not applicable (hobby/not [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - bb414973 (189)

[...] Not really, no. Depends on the buyer's country, but in the EU, above certain value thresholds, there will be Import Duty and Import VAT to pay, as well as an administration [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - yorbrick (1182)

Same for UK, they would pay the VAT but not the £8 charge for collecting it.
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - bb414973 (189)

[...] Reasonably sure that's not true.
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - Grego (3899)

[...] Not necessarily, on imports, Canadian Customs collects GST &PST / HST asmwell as a brokerage fee of $8.0 The GST/HST component, the buyer should expect to pay to any [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Stop Wanted List Spamming for Minifigs - waltzking (8739)

[...] Honestly I think all items with an inventory should have the "Complete" "Incomplete" requirement. It would certainly save a lot of headache and hassle for buyers and [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Inventory Change Request for Gear 880031 - scarbrs (768)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Gear 880031) * Add 1 Minifig poc001 Captain Jack Sparrow (Alternate) (match ID 1)
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - legomalego (404)

Just to clarify though... These would be taxes that the buyer would be paying whether they bought the product within their own country or not. Correct? In Suggestions, yorbrick [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - legomalego (404)

Got it. In Suggestions, yorbrick writes: [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - yorbrick (1182)

[...] That is correct. There is no specific toy duty, but all the regular import taxes charged on everything else are still payable. But if you put in your terms that there [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Stop Wanted List Spamming for Minifigs - yorbrick (1182)

I think it has been asked for before (by both buyers and sellers), more from a price guide / history point of view, but I can see it will also affect wants lists too. [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - legomalego (404)

The countries I listed do not charge duty, they may charge sales tax. I believe these are different charges. Correct me if I am wrong. Here is where I got my info. (URL) [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - yorbrick (1182)

I voted no. I think it is up to sellers to decide to stop listening buyers, rather than blanket bans for things like this. If you find it distasteful, then refuse it. I've [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - yorbrick (1182)

[...] I disagree. Sellers only need concern themselves with their country's export laws, not the import laws of every country they ship to. The import laws are up to the [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Stop Wanted List Spamming for Minifigs - waltzking (8739)

Of late I am regularly getting spammed through the wanted list feature for minifigures listed either under the wrong listing or as an incomplete "new" figure. With the current [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - mikmo (1391)

Sorry could not resist :-) wir fahren fahren fahren auf der auto ban (URL)
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - RobErNat (2926)

[...] Now where on earth did you read all those EU countries do not charge duty (or import taxes, or VAT or whatever you wanna call it)on toys :? All the EU countries [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - Brettj666 (1111)

[...] It may not be duty in Canada, but I think duty is synomynous with getting it "stopped and have some sort of money due" If I order something from the US for $20, the chances [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - SylvainLS (46)

[...] The value for “duty” also serves to calculate VAT, whose threshold is about 22 € in EU (45 € for gifts between friends/family). (Notwithstanding the fact [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - legomalego (404)

and... If you live in Brazil or Argentina you should email your government and ask why they hate children and/or AFOLS. In Suggestions, legomalego writes: [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - legomalego (404)

That could work well. Or They could have a line on their terms or splash page that states... Most countries do not charge duty on toys. This includes Canada, the US, the [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - cosmicray (3491)

[...] Perhaps the easier solution would be for the seller to post on their Terms page "I do not falsify total order values on customs forms (so don't ask)" or [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - FigBits (3556)

[...] I'm sorry to hear that. It's really too bad when one side of a discussion has no interest in hearing from the other side. Oh well. In any case, I voted "No" [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Showing Current average Price - DINKACOLs (540)

[...] There's a round-about way to accomplish this by adding items to your wanted list and then going through to the 'buy' screen. The script is out there.
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Showing Current average Price - Killermike (722)

As a BUYER, I'd like to be able to show the current average sale price of an item, when browsing a store. Its not like the information isn't out there, but having it [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - FigBits (3556)

[...] They would not be taking away a sale from an honest seller, because that sale was NEVER going to be placed with the honest seller, according to your own argument. With [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - SylvainLS (46)

[...] [my emph] Beware of the pea soup, he’s all Linda-Blair-ed :P
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - Heartbricker (18112)

[...] Funny how you're scalding me for not focusing on the main issue in my reply to the OP yet in every reply you make you're 'cherry picking' the one minuscule [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Inventory Change Request for Set 60102-1 - happygolucky (495)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 60102-1) * Add 1 Part 15210pb026 Black Road Sign Clip-on 2 x 2 Square Open O Clip with Map and Black Airplane Pattern (Sticker) [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - Heartbricker (18112)

[...] First of all, i didn't attack the OP- was just wondering how has this been a problem for them if they haven't had sales? 9/10 certainly applies in my experience, [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - FigBits (3556)

[...] Which will result in more lost in a particular store: 1) Banning all buyers who request customs form falsifications, and therefore can never place any more orders [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - BrickBuy (40505)

[...] I would suggest that if they ask for falsification of customs AFTER they place an order, you should NOT let them cancel but file NPB. This way, the buyer will learn and [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - Heartbricker (18112)

[...] You can't start kicking buyers out of the BL platform left and right, BL isn't going to do that because these buyers buy from sellers in their respective countries [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - Heartbricker (18112)

[...] How has this been a problem for you if your store shows 0 sales? Not sure it's necessary to bother BL help desk with something you haven't had a problem with...
(89 months ago, Jan 23, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Bricklink clean up improperly listed items! - j7r7o7c7k7 (135)

[...] Yea the ban thing might be a little harsh but if there are real abusers then little the punishment fit the crime. Its very easy to be listing sealed sets and then list [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 22, 2017, to Suggestions)

Auto-ban Users That Request Custom Form Fraud - bb373892 (179)

Respectfully recommend an auto-ban of any user that requests a seller lie on customs forms based on a specific criteria (e.g., 5 unique seller complaints for the same username). [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 22, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Bricklink clean up improperly listed items! - bb373892 (179)

[...] It's a shame this was discarded. I see a LOT of value in this idea, quite frankly. I would assume it's a matter of cost - is the labor available to police seller [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 22, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Scam awareness idea - bb373892 (179)

[...] I can see value to your suggestion as a fellow Bricklink buyer... but as a future Bricklink seller or thinking from a new buyer POV, I know if I visited a site for the [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 22, 2017, to Suggestions)

Change Proposal for Catalog Search/Browse Vie - bb373892 (179)

Hi! I would like to submit a Software Change Proposal (SCP) for your Configuration Change Board's (CCB's) consideration during the next requirements review [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 22, 2017, to Suggestions)

Inventory Change Request for Set 70317-1 - Stellar (3492)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 70317-1) * Add 1 Part 93789 Black Minifig, Weapon Pike / Spear - Flat End (Extra) Comments from Submitter: Parted [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 22, 2017, to Inventories Requests)

Inventory Change Request for Set 42064-1 - Stern1977 (1)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 42064-1) * Change {5 to 4} Part Black 2780 Technic, Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise WITH Center Slots (Extra) [...]
(89 months ago, Jan 22, 2017, to Inventories Requests)

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