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Re: Direct links to items for sale. - If_you_build_it (951)

Of course it can handle .txt files. That link is downloading .xml files though. This is the error I receive in Safari when I try to open the file: This page contains the following [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // Advice of PP-fee-less operate - enig (6345)

[...] It would be a long talk if we were to start comparing BL vs BO :) If BL will implement the auto check-out system THE RIGHT WAY, where the cost of shipping will be [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - therobo (9702)

[...] Hi Eric, as you have pointed out, each EU country has to implement it in national law(s) and/or regulations. Can you please elaborate which countries already [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - Brettj666 (1111)

[...] So, are you saying if I buy from you, your PayPal fee, which you pass onto me BEFORE I pay is variable depending on the source of money? If I pay from a balance transfer, [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Inventory Change Request for Gear 852543 - RobErNat (2926)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Gear 852543) * Change 1 Part {Red to Green} 2546p02 Bird with Parrot Marbled Red Pattern Comments from Submitter: base color [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Inventories Requests)

Inventory Change Request for Set 852747-1 - RobErNat (2926)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 852747-1) * Change 1 Part {Red to Green} 2546p02 Bird with Parrot Marbled Red Pattern Comments from Submitter: base color [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Inventories Requests)

Inventory Change Request for Set 850839-1 - RobErNat (2926)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 850839-1) * Change 1 Part {Red to Green} 2546p02 Bird with Parrot Marbled Red Pattern Comments from Submitter: base color [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Inventories Requests)

Inventory Change Request for Set 850449-1 - RobErNat (2926)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 850449-1) * Change 1 Part {Red to Green} 2546p02 Bird with Parrot Marbled Red Pattern Comments from Submitter: base color [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Inventories Requests)

Inventory Change Request for Set 10218-1 - RobErNat (2926)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 10218-1) * Change 2 Part {Red to Green} 2546p02 Bird with Parrot Marbled Red Pattern Comments from Submitter: base color [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Inventories Requests)

Inventory Change Request for Set 6299-4 - RobErNat (2926)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 6299-4) * Change 1 Part {Red to Green} 2546p02 Bird with Parrot Marbled Red Pattern Comments from Submitter: base color [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Inventories Requests)

Inventory Change Request for Set 6253-1 - RobErNat (2926)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 6253-1) * Change 1 Part {Red to Green} 2546p02 Bird with Parrot Marbled Red Pattern Comments from Submitter: base color [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Inventories Requests)

Inventory Change Request for Set 6243-1 - RobErNat (2926)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 6243-1) * Change 1 Part {Red to Green} 2546p02 Bird with Parrot Marbled Red Pattern Comments from Submitter: base color [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Inventories Requests)

Inventory Change Request for Set 6240-1 - RobErNat (2926)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 6240-1) * Change 1 Part {Red to Green} 2546p02 Bird with Parrot Marbled Red Pattern Comments from Submitter: base color [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Inventories Requests)

Inventory Change Request for Set 4182-1 - RobErNat (2926)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 4182-1) * Change 1 Part {Red to Green} 2546p02 Bird with Parrot Marbled Red Pattern Comments from Submitter: Base color [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Inventories Requests)

Re: EU directive // Advice of PP-fee-less operate - RobErNat (2926)

[...] [...] Lucas, what is going to happen when BL implements autocheckout with autopayment (march I believe). Do you really think they are going to create 5 different [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // Advice of PP-fee-less operate - hard (856)

I don't understand the table. But I found this. In your paypal account go to: Merchant Tools - Transaction Fees - View cross-border transaction fees. Put the country you want [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // Advice of PP-fee-less operate - enig (6345)

[...] Well, as a store with high pricing *and* PP fees.. In my specific case - I am operating under the limit for having to register as a VAT payer. I am very close. It means [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - RobErNat (2926)

[...] How about you set 3 or 4 zones 1 zone 3% 1 zone 3.5% 1 zone 4% 1 zone 5% buyer always wins a little compared to your actual cost, you don't charge more then allowed [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - enig (6345)

[...] Yep, pretty hot down here ;)
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // Advice of PP-fee-less operate - RobErNat (2926)

[...] It woudld be a mess I think. [...] Now you're talking :-D [...] A little higher maybe yes, but think of all those buyers that come into your store and see those [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - StarBrick (7075)

[...] Ouch, if that is serious, you're in a living hell ... :D
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - RobErNat (2926)

[...] Tired of paying unreasonable PP fees I guess :P
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - enig (6345)

[...] A: Because I always obey all the laws *to the letter*, of course ;) Also because I can not stand people who are immune to reasoning.
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // Advice of PP-fee-less operate - StarBrick (7075)

Might this be an option: - calculate 10% fee - receive payment - refund any overcalculated fee after payment was received Or will this alse affect the percentage and therefor [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - Remko100 (1611)

Pffff, confusing table. IF I get it right I can charge 3,9%+fixed fee for US/Canadian buyers. Now I charge 3,5%+fixed. But if buyer pays with paypalcredit of credit/debitcard [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - StarBrick (7075)

[...] Mmmm, that makes it even harder. Just checked my last 8 payments on PP (USD and EUR, 5 different countries). Overall fee is 5.6%. Ranging from a 3.6% to 8.1%. [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - StarBrick (7075)

Q: what made you the crusader of EU law? Just curious ;-).....
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - RobErNat (2926)

[...] Lukas, things like this need to be repeated and my post was also to make buyers aware, if more buyers send messages to sellers, maybe more sellers will adjust... I will [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - enig (6345)

[...] Thanks Eric. I have been messaging some sellers about this for quite a while by now. Results? Exactly as one would guess. What they dont understand is that this is for [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - RobErNat (2926)

[...] Personal rates are only for 'personal transfers', transfer for goods are 'commercial', regardless wether you have a personal, premier or business account [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - StarBrick (7075)

Ah, these are the commercial rates. I was looking at the personal rates. As I am a hobbiest seller and not registered as a commercial user of PP, I think the personal rates apply. [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - StarBrick (7075)

VS, Canada, Europa I** 0,5% = balance payment 3,9% + vaste kosten = credit cards That's for Belgium sellers receiving payments from for instance Holland. Correct? Or am I [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - RobErNat (2926)

[...] PP tables can be found here (hope the link works for all, particulary if not logged in on PP): (URL)
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - StarBrick (7075)

According to my table that's for credit card payments through PP, not balance. Or am I wrong here?
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - StarBrick (7075)

Mmm, checking [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - RobErNat (2926)

[...] Nice :-) But... If I buy from you and apply what PP tells me PayPal charges sellers a fee of between 1,7% and 3,4% of the total sale plus €0,35 EUR per transaction [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - StarBrick (7075)

Made me adjust my PP costs anyway. I was way over the current table of costs at the PP site. Thanks for pointing me to that!
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - RobErNat (2926)

[...] Chapter III page L304/8
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - Rob_and_Shelagh (26340)

[...] that is an "excuse" made by many sellers on this site. In most EU contries I believe consumers are protected by these laws if the seller buys goods specifically to resell [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - RobErNat (2926)

[...] That is most likely correct, allthough the directive speaks of 'traders' The definition of 'trader' is: ‘trader’ means any natural person or any legal [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - StarBrick (7075)

Incorrect article? Where is art. 19 regarding payments?
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - StarBrick (7075)

These rules you refer to, apply to commercial business only as far as I can follow it through. So this might only be applied to those. As all sellers and buyers alike we are [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

EU directive // For Sellers who charge PP% - RobErNat (2926)

Posting this on behalve of the many 'consumers' (customers) who might not be aware there are new EU directives regarding distant selling. This post is also directed [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Suggestions)

Inventory Change Request for Set 6679-1 - Brickad (1942)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 6679-1) * Add 1 Part 3008pb139L Black Brick 1 x 8 with Yellow Triangle Pattern Model Left Side (Sticker) - Set 6679-1 [...]
(113 months ago, Jan 25, 2015, to Inventories Requests)

Inventory Change Request for Set 60064-1 - slq (48)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 60064-1) * Add 1 Part 4599b Black Tap 1 x 1 without Hole in End (Extra) Comments from Submitter: Missing extra part. [...]
(114 months ago, Jan 24, 2015, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Please include control for lot limits! - legolover24 (353)

[...] I am with a lot of them I avoid at all cost stores that have lot limits. I want to be able to go to a store and get the pieces I need, just like with my store have no [...]
(114 months ago, Jan 24, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: Please include control for lot limits! - ZwarteMagica (10234)

If this function will be implemented, please also add a function for buyers to exclude stores from searches who have turned this function on. I never buy at stores with lot limits [...]
(114 months ago, Jan 24, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: Please include control for lot limits! - Brock (33345)

[...] Who else could do the coding for lot limits besides BrickLink? If it were actually possible for individual sellers to do themselves, it would already exist and he wouldn't [...]
(114 months ago, Jan 24, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: Please include control for lot limits! - 62Bricks (1455)

[...] If lot limits become a setting, you wouldn't be able to bend the rules. But more importantly, if you are willing to bend the rules, how can you take issue with buyers [...]
(114 months ago, Jan 24, 2015, to Suggestions)

Re: Please include control for lot limits! - FigBits (3560)

[...] They get paid with money that the government collects, not directly by the end users of the service. So in your anology, it is indeed BrickLink's responsibility. [...]
(114 months ago, Jan 24, 2015, to Suggestions)

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