Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | calsbricks  | | Posted: | Feb 4, 2017 04:56 | | Subject: | Re: Order stores by alphabet | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Rob_and_Shelagh writes:
| | In Suggestions, VicMic writes:
| | When I search for stores in the Netherlands I get a list by province, but then
it is not ordered by alphabet. It would help if I could list all the stores within
a country by alphabet and preferrably have the option to sort by number of elements.
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Not sure of the need for by alphabet but you can sort by number of items or number
of lots within country here:-
http://www.bricklink.com/storeFilter.asp#?utm_content=subnav
set:-
Seller is located in "Netherlands"
Sort stores by "Number of items, lots" or "number of lots, items"
HTH
Robert
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And you can go even further than that looking at the number of specific lots
or items using the search tool that Robert has highlighted. I still think making
the columns clickable would be a good idea. Drive the analysis from one screen
not through several.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 4, 2017 04:25 | | Subject: | Re: Order stores by alphabet | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, VicMic writes:
| | When I search for stores in the Netherlands I get a list by province, but then
it is not ordered by alphabet. It would help if I could list all the stores within
a country by alphabet and preferrably have the option to sort by number of elements.
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Hello there
We understand the reasons behind not doing that but there is no reason why they
cannot do the same as they have done for the inventory page. See image
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 18, 2016 11:17 | | Subject: | Re: Make pop-ups one time events | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, TechnicForever writes:
| | In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:
| | Please alter the way you are handling pop-ups on the site. It is very irritating
and time consuming to constantly have to remove pop up windows such as the one
attached to this suggestion. A simple command to acknowledge you have seen it
is more than sufficient.
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Hi,
I saw this popup only once!
Do you have cookies or Java Script disabled?
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No - IE 11 latest version. Once logged in you do not see it again (while you
remain logged in but as soon as you log out and back in again it comes up)
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 18, 2016 09:14 | | Subject: | Make pop-ups one time events | | Viewed: | 130 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Implemented | |
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| Please alter the way you are handling pop-ups on the site. It is very irritating
and time consuming to constantly have to remove pop up windows such as the one
attached to this suggestion. A simple command to acknowledge you have seen it
is more than sufficient.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 4, 2016 11:25 | | Subject: | Please add BL part no to xml verify page | | Viewed: | 70 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Implemented | |
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| This is now causing some problems as it does not appear on the page after the
initial paste into the file box. Please add the BL part number to aid reconciliation.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Oct 28, 2016 02:16 | | Subject: | Re: Add feedback link to order detail screen | | Viewed: | 31 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:
| | In Suggestions, JulieK writes:
| | Please add a link to leave feedback to the newly re-designed Order Detail screen.
Maybe have it appear after the order is marked shipped.
Thanks!
Julie
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No, feedback will then be used to communicate as it's the first option they
see to contact the seller.
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Good morning
Not sure I understand your point. If there is a link to posting feedback, how
can this be used to communicate with the seller. Sellers are not contacted by
Bricklink when someone posts feedback and the feedback screen doesn't allow
that either.
Please explain what you mean as we would like to understand your point. Anything
that can be done to focus buyers on leaving feedback should be done. The best
transactions do not always pick up feedback and that is a shame - it kind of
lowers the meaning of feedback.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Oct 28, 2016 00:36 | | Subject: | Re: Add feedback link to order detail screen | | Viewed: | 31 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, JulieK writes:
| | Please add a link to leave feedback to the newly re-designed Order Detail screen.
Maybe have it appear after the order is marked shipped.
Thanks!
Julie
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Agreed - good idea that might at least make them think about it 
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Oct 9, 2016 06:11 | | Subject: | Re: Show number of Canceled order for buyers | | Viewed: | 47 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, cosmicray writes:
| | When a buyer places an order, the seller should be able to see how many orders
that buyer has placed, that ended up being canceled for any reason. If this number
is limited to 6 months, that would be acceptable.
Currently, buyers can see how many orders a seller has canceled during the past
6 months, for any reason. Based on a recent incident, I think my request would
be very revealing. I'm sure that a few buyers would not want this number
exposed.
Ray
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Hi Ray
Voted no on this one as we believe this, along with the number of cancelations
showing for sellers is meaningless and certainly not necessary. When they launched
the upgrade which included the no of cancels showing it was met with a lot of
threads/comments about of what use is it. That hasn't been taken on-board
by development (it's still there) so adding something like this is just really
going to compound the issue. Would much rather see them avoid this completely
and remove that statistic from stores. Cancellations are between the buyer and
the seller and happen for a wide variety of reasons, some good and some not so
good.
Each transactions we get is treated with the same approach, whether the buyer
is very experienced, new or a returning customer and we believe that is how all
customers should be treated, irrespective of how many cancels they may or may
not have.
Sorry we cannot support this one. Good luck with it.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Oct 3, 2016 08:29 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 75043-1 | | Viewed: | 21 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 1 Part 14769 Black Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder (Alternate)
Comments from Submitter:
2 sets parted out today both had the alternate listed above.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Sep 28, 2016 03:29 | | Subject: | Re: Showed the total weight in cart | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, lkh81 writes:
| | No this is not what i meant.
I was suggesting to add the total weight when the items is in the "Cart".
I wont be bothered what is the total weight of my package if i have already made
payment.
I am only concerned how much the things that are in the cart is going to cost
me in shipping.
And there are many sellers here that do not provide the "request for quote" option.
So i do not want to get a shock that i am in the next "tier" of shipping cost
when i could have drop a few bricks off my cart and saved that difference.
It should be clear by now.
In Suggestions, AfolLady writes:
| | In Suggestions, lkh81 writes:
| | Hi,
It would be good if users are able to see the total weight(item * quantity) whenever
they add anything to their cart.
I am currently doing things via excel. And trying to find the weight of each
individual items.
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Yes of course, go to your BL page, My Order Setting, and select ''Show
Item Weight''
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You already have this facility. When you add items to your cart and then select
view my cart the total estimated weight is shown on the 'view cart' popup
screen.
Hope that helps. If you then wish to add or remove items you can do that from
there.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Sep 10, 2016 14:00 | | Subject: | Re: Please add to My Inventory page | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, RobErNat writes:
| | In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:
| | In Suggestions, RobErNat writes:
| | In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:
| | If you do it in a store it works fine but in the My Inventory area, not at all.
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Type color + partnumber in the search box...
That is, if I understood what you where trying to get 
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You did and it works but how many people would know that.
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At least 1 more now 
It also works with the asterix btw
So if you're unsure of the number, or the 'mold' ain't important,
then simply type the asterix behind it 
Black 4085* for example...
| | It certainly isn't in the help section.
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well, some things simply aren't
| | It would be much easier if the colour filter was added to
the page. Simple amendment to the page and code. It is nothing more than an 'AND'
clause as CCBricks has added to Goatleg to help find heads and torso's.
So easy to do and would be so helpful
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Granted it can be a burdon to type the exact color name, particulary for long
colornames
So an additional filter for the color might be a nice thing indeed
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Thanks for the additional info.
I have been heading up a software development company for over 30 years now and
one of the primary goals of all developers is to make software functional, intuitive
and easy to use. We also have a documentation specialist who focuses entirely
on the help section. We are a small company compared to BL and we manage that
- it seems that the joined-up thinking hasn't gone that far.
Such a real shame - so very much could have been done to improve the site without
bringing in the new interface (which we are not fans of - far too gimmicky).
A documentation specialist would have helped to test the software as well, as
does ours. Lots of issues get caught long before release.
As you can tell, development is a pet area for me. When the next iteration is
upon us we will see if lessons have been learned and procedures have been put
in place to improve the quality of the release.
Meanwhile, back to processing orders.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Sep 10, 2016 13:32 | | Subject: | Re: Please add to My Inventory page | | Viewed: | 29 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, RobErNat writes:
| | In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:
| | If you do it in a store it works fine but in the My Inventory area, not at all.
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Type color + partnumber in the search box...
That is, if I understood what you where trying to get
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You did and it works but how many people would know that. It certainly isn't
in the help section. It would be much easier if the colour filter was added to
the page. Simple amendment to the page and code. It is nothing more than an 'AND'
clause as CCBricks has added to Goatleg to help find heads and torso's.
So easy to do and would be so helpful
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Sep 10, 2016 13:16 | | Subject: | Re: Please add to My Inventory page | | Viewed: | 29 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:
| | In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:
| | Please add a colour filter to the my inventory page either below or above condition.
This will allow an easy way to find a specific piece in a specified colour. At
present the only way that we know of to do this is by knowing the element ID
(PCC) and that is not known to most, without looking it up.
It might also be useful when you choose a part no say 3001 to get not only a
lot count but a summary of the total no of items (broken into new and used).
Again the only way this can be done now is to manually add these up. (That is
what we have computers for, especially ones with SQL databases)
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Sorry that doesn't work. It just lists the items by colour. If you then tick
one say black and go the filters on the right hand side it ignores the black
choice.
We want to be able to define on the right hand side of the screen what colour
and part number and condition as you can do within a store and what you have
shown does not work that way. The screen shots below show what happens when you
do it that way, and that is not what we want.
If you do it in a store it works fine but in the My Inventory area, not at all.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Sep 10, 2016 12:45 | | Subject: | Re: Quote improvements | | Viewed: | 23 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, miskox writes:
| | I see that Quote function does not reserve or in any other way prevents an item
from the quote to be purchased from other buyer*.
I would like to suggest a way of preventing this. Maybe we can have an option
to ENABLE/DISABLE buying an item from other people:
[ ] reserve items in a quote to be reserved for that specific buyer
Maybe this options should be ENABLED for everyone by default (new and existing
stores).
Saso
* or am I missing something?
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Voted no as well. Not enabled quotes, not necessary - all orders are processed
before advising buyer what their shipping costs will be. Tying up inventory or
'rszerving it for a quote' would not work - no one gets 10-0% of their
quotes to orders so stock would be 'tied up' rather than being available.
First come, first serve.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Sep 10, 2016 11:05 | | Subject: | Please add to My Inventory page | | Viewed: | 99 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| Please add a colour filter to the my inventory page either below or above condition.
This will allow an easy way to find a specific piece in a specified colour. At
present the only way that we know of to do this is by knowing the element ID
(PCC) and that is not known to most, without looking it up.
It might also be useful when you choose a part no say 3001 to get not only a
lot count but a summary of the total no of items (broken into new and used).
Again the only way this can be done now is to manually add these up. (That is
what we have computers for, especially ones with SQL databases)
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Sep 2, 2016 09:55 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 75037-1 | | Viewed: | 23 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 2 Part 13591 Black Minifig, Weapon Spear Gun with Squared Trigger and Thick Spear Base (Alternate)
Comments from Submitter:
2 Sets parted out both had the above variant
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Sep 1, 2016 14:12 | | Subject: | Re: Please add an Echeck Pending order status | | Viewed: | 42 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, qwertyboy writes:
Whilst it is a good idea to have more options available for 'status'
- we do not allow echeques to be used (stated in our terms and conditions) as
they add complications to what should be a simple transaction. Holding on to
items and parcels for up to 7 days is not for us - some stores might not have
a problem with it but we do - hence the statement in our terms.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Sep 1, 2016 14:07 | | Subject: | Re: Suggestion for layaway option! | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Noobface80 writes:
| | Hello! I am currently placing an order with one of the coolest store owners I've
come across, and he let me pay layaway for about 2 weeks when it hit me:
Why isn't there a layaway option? Obviously, this can benefit the seller,
and the lower-income buyers together, but before I continue, Let me explain
the concept of layaway:
Layaway is an option where you pay weekly, biweekly or monthly a set amount (agreed
on by both parties: buyer and seller) until the item is paid off.
For the seller, this means once the price is agreed on/the first payment is made,
they have to put the item aside (regardless on other buyers' offers after
an agreement is made between the first two parties)
For the buyer: This means the once the price is agreed on, you stick to the price
and stay faithful to the deal 'till the end. This also means communicating
with the seller for anything that should be noted such as change of payment account,
or change of address, etc. Missing your payment by one day could void the whole
transaction leaving the buyer at the mercy of the seller.
Both parties should remain as transparent as possible for the smoothest possible
transaction.
Due to people filing chargebacks on other people, it would be fair to give refund
permissions ONLY to the seller. This way, if the buyer breeches the contract,
or simply wants their money back, the seller could then decide if a refund is
warranted.
It's like a regular BL order, except its just broken up over time.
What do you guys think?
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Voted no as this would mean tying up inventory until the process was finished
and in the UK you would have to have a credit brokers license to offer 'credit'
(which is basically what a layaway is)
Our inventory turns over far too quickly to tie up elements with this type of
idea. Not sure it would work anyway - People might get tempted to buy 'bigger'
than they can really afford - you then have 'credit control problems'.
If this were to be implemented it would have to be optional as circumstances
are different everywhere.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Aug 31, 2016 14:12 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 75024-1 | | Viewed: | 20 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 1 Part 4497 Pearl Dark Gray Minifig, Weapon Pike / Spear - Round End (Alternate)
* Add 1 Part 3794 Reddish Brown Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud (Jumper) (Alternate)
Comments from Submitter:
2 Sets parted out today - both had the above as variants to the current inventory
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Aug 28, 2016 09:18 | | Subject: | Re: Part or set search suggestions | | Viewed: | 29 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, C0lsanders_ writes:
| | *This is the second time I've posted this two-part suggestion, and I want
to post it again now, due to the current threads about the lacking of the system
search, especially "ngdere's" search for the cuusoo tiles. I don't understand
that one. If they are in the catalog, the system should easily find the tile
with "cuu", just like I can easily find the tile with "ba" (3068bpb0821). Anyway,
read on, vote yes or no (or yes...).
I've always found the part (or set) input within "sell a part" lacking. Let's
say I look under a part, find the number, and put it in. I click "show catalog
info" (for price, etc), but it shows "page not found". Why? Because that number
that I input was not the number bricklink chose as the "main" number. Once I
track down the piece, I will often see that first number on that item's page,
as "alternate item no."
Take 42023. That has 41763 as an alternate number, but if I put that in, "page
not found".
Suggestion #1:
If there is an alternate number for an item, it will auto-redirect to the correct
page, with the correct number. A small note at the top saying it was redirected
would be nice. Also, if the number "form" spot (in add a part/set) would auto
change to the correct number, that could also be nice. No more looking right
at the item and number, but having it do no good, because there is an unknown
2nd, 3rd, etc. number.
Suggestion #2:
I find it rather annoying to put in a number, and have it not find the item,
just because I get 1 of the 4 or 5 wrong. I think BL should maybe add a number
suggestion page. Let's say I have a 3004 (you know what that is), but let's
say I can't tell the number, and I think it's 8004. That is another item
entirely. If I put that in parts, it will show "page not found". I think it could
be massively helpful if it instead said something like "no part with that
number found. One set with "8004" matches (shows set) and one part with 75% number
match, "3004" (shows part)" You can then clearly see, "oh yeah, it IS 3004" or,
"oops, I'm on add part, not add set."
It would speed some things up greatly, or at least, resolve some search issues.
You don't have to have 100% match, or even the "correct" number. Partials
and alternates are accepted, at least to show the user a suggestion, "Is this
what you are looking for?"
Thanks for reading,
Miles (C0lsanders_)
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Voted yes but I believe there are better options available. As this is a SQL
database using full text search is available and should be put in place. This
would cure many of the ills in trying to find things, especially where you have
1 or more of the numbers wrong. In addition those who use Goatleg for helping
with minifigi torso and head id's know that by using more parameters in the
search you often narrow the options down considerably. Try doing a search for
Minifig heads in yellow with recessed stud - you get pages of items, but if you
use Goatleg you have options to use additional key words.
Development need to think this one through thoroughly as the search is absolutely
vital to the entire site - sellers as well as buyers.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Aug 10, 2016 11:25 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 75012-1 | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 4 Part 13591 Black Minifig, Weapon Spear Gun with Squared Trigger and Thick Spear Base (Alternate)
Comments from Submitter:
2 sets parted out today both had the newer version of this item rather than the 30088
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Aug 5, 2016 09:26 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 79017-1 | | Viewed: | 22 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 1 Part 95673 Pearl Gold Minifig, Weapon Sword, Roman Gladius with Thin Crossguard (Alternate)
Comments from Submitter:
Two 79017's parted out today and both had this sword rather than the 18034 as currently listed
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Aug 4, 2016 09:23 | | Subject: | Re: Are you sure? This is not a known color. | | Viewed: | 47 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:
| | In Suggestions, garbanzo writes:
| | The catalog is littered with parts that have very likely been uploaded under
the wrong color. Look at 4495 for example, I would guess that 6 of those colors
with lots under them are just listed incorrectly (bright pink, dark blue-violet,
dark purple, Maersk blue, pink, rust).
* | | 4495 Flag 4 x 1 Wave Undetermined (Undetermined Type)
Parts: Flag
Marked for Deletion |
This shouldn't happen when parting out new sets, but when listing used parts,
it seems some sellers don't check against current listings or against the
"known colors" data for the part they are listing, and they end up picking whatever
they want.
I would like to suggest that a control mechanism be put in place to help address
this. Maybe if a seller is adding a part to their store that is not a known color,
there can be a popup saying "this is not a known color for this part - are you
sure?". Maybe the pop-up can contain a list of the known colors to choose from.
If the seller is confident they have a "new" color, they can click "this part
is not a known color" to proceed with the listing.
Ideally, this would flag the entry with a tag that can be used in searches and
wanted list notifications. I would love to pick a part and ask to be notified
when one is listed in a "new color", or to be able to search within categories
for parts in new colors.
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I guess they are using other software then uploading to bricklink, so the software
they use wold also need to know about known colours.
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This is something we have asked Patrick Brans (Brickstock) for as well as the
only way you can tell if it is an unknown colour is if there is no small image
available (and that isn't entirely accurate).
So yes would like to see some sort of control mechanism which at least warns
'it isn't a known colour'.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Aug 4, 2016 07:58 | | Subject: | Making the order audit trail more complete | | Viewed: | 120 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| We are aware of many stores who use the order audit trail for a 'history'
of the total transaction. We do this as well, except there are currently some
holes that could be filled with a few simple changes.
1. Provide the option for the seller to attach the drive-thru message to the
order
2. Provide a 'link' to the invoice (not just a date invoiced)
3. Allow sellers to 'attach' any PM's that have been sent
4. Maintain transactions dates for the order rather than simply changing the
date when an event takes place. If someone adds a batch - that is a separate
date from the original order date. In the same way if there is a item removal
done etc., etc.
Sellers could then have a completed audit trail of events surrounding the order
(if they wished).
In reality this would help not only the seller but the buyer as well.
Please consider.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Aug 4, 2016 02:54 | | Subject: | Re: Make coupons more visible within a store | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, tEoS writes:
| | I wondered why a buyer of mine had trouble using a coupon, so I checked on the
selection process using one of the coupons offered to me.
Seriously, nothing needs to be said beyond it was terribly incorporated into
the checkout process. Please fix this.
P.S. I was under the impression that the upgrade would move BL steps forward.
It seems for every step forward another 2 were made backward. We lost in-store
settings that were in place for, as long as, I can recall and that's just
one of many missteps. Why?
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Voted yes for this - they are almost invisible unless you know what and when
to look for them.
As for 1 step forward and 2 back - couldn't agree more. We believe it shows
a lack of understanding of how people use the site and its functionality. This
was also apparent with the new wanted lists. Possibly all caused by using a 'click
monitor' to determine which pages/functions were most clicked, instead of
understanding the application.
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