Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | calsbricks  | | Posted: | May 17, 2017 10:01 | | Subject: | Re: Add variant field | | Viewed: | 27 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Brick.Door writes:
| | I don't know if changes to the Bricklink database are even possible, but
I think this would really benefit Bricklink and their vision for the stud.io.
Part variants was one of the problems with sourcing parts for the MOC shop, and
it will be again for stud.io. Users who create a model and want to order the
pieces don't have any efficient way to look for different suitable variants
of a part. It can make a big difference for price and availability.
I suggest that a new "variant" field be added for catalog parts, wanted lists
and store inventory. This would be an attribute similar to the color. It could
be left n/a if the variation hasn't been identified or isn't important.
Or it could be selected a, b, c etc. to specify a particular one.
Unlike the color, variant "a" would have a different meaning for each part. This
would be captured in the part description and pictures.
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Hello there and thank you for the suggestion
In many ways this already exists within the system, albeit not in a true formatted
way. The Related items element on the catalogue part no page gives details of
all variants of the part so if you look at for example you will see
and shown. It isn't particularly easy to search and find
that due to the fact that the 15573 has a different part number completely. The
same applies to many other parts/variants on Bricklink. One of the problems with
all of this variant stuff is that Lego themselves do not differentiate like Bricklink.
If you order a 3794 from them today you will get a 15573 which is the most current
version of the part.
There has to be a better way of doing this and knowing whether a part has a variant
or not but I am not sure this approach would cover it.
I think it is one of those 'back to the drawing board rethinks. 
One of my technical people suggested using the base mould number as the part
number and then for each variant of that part adding a suffix of v (for variant,
and then a number, so in the case mentioned above instead of 3794 and 3794b and
15573 you would see 3794, 3794v1, and 3794v2 but with that show an alternate
part number of 15573 for 3794v2. That way you could search for 3794* and get
all the related parts, but you would also see the currently used Lego id for
the part.
That would mean quite a change to the database and I don't think the development
team are really looking at that at the moment, with all the other priorities
going on.
You have made a good point and it is definitely something that should be looked
at and considered for the future - in what form - not sure - but definitely needs
looking at.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | May 10, 2017 01:33 | | Subject: | Re: Improvements to Find Stores | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:
| | In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:
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Please see images - the first two are what we have now. The 3rd image is what
we would like to see as an improvement/enhancement. […]
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What third image? 
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Morning
Not sure where that went to but here it is again.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | May 9, 2017 14:13 | | Subject: | Improvements to Find Stores | | Viewed: | 125 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| We would like to see the following additional sorts added to the find stores
screen.
Please see images - the first two are what we have now. The 3rd image is what
we would like to see as an improvement/enhancement.
This would very much help to gauge where you were as a store in comparison to
others. The current sorts are okay, but adding these will give the stores a real
opportunity to compare themselves with stores of similar size etc.
This is not a massive code change - the query that gest the underlying data for
all existing sorts simply have an "ORDER BY" command associated with them.
Please note we are well aware how frequently that data changes but that really
doesn't matter for the purposes this serves.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | May 8, 2017 10:00 | | Subject: | Re: Another thought | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:
| | Brickset inventories are actually direct imports from lego's replacement
parts database, so they might as well directly import from lego rather than brickset.
But the source is of course the problem. If a part is no longer current, then
lego just replaces it with a close match for their replacement parts section,
so any data extracted from it needs to be treated with care.
I though BL were playing around with direct imports from the lego server a while
ago. I wonder if anything happened with it?
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Hello and thanks for joining our thread. It is obvious I haven't made our
suggestion entirely clear. Where the data comes from in the BL catalogue is not
really that important to this. It is what we can do with the data once it is
in there, hence our suggestion.
BL has embedded in it far too many differences between what it holds and how
Lego represent that (There are no Lego variants, for example - minifigs are
not held in sets as minifigs, etc, etc.) what we would like to achieve is getting
the data back to us in a useful way. The summary we asked for would be helpful,
especially when you are evaluating sets for parting out or buying.
Sorry if we confused, hopefully it is now clearer.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | May 8, 2017 09:25 | | Subject: | Another thought | | Viewed: | 172 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| As mentioned in the previous suggestion - we are all waiting on either details
of the sales tools in the next update or the launch of that update, whichever
BL decide to provide. Yesterday I put a suggestion forward for a different type
of view on the price guide which would make our lives much easier. Hopefully
that will garnish enough support to at least get noticed.
Today we want to talk about another very nice addition to the price guide when
trying to use it to determine what you wish to part out.
Currently if you visit Brickset you can find on their full screen inventory view
a summary of the items in each set by category and colour. Unfortunately they
are not the Bricklink categories nor colours, so it takes a little while to convert
that. Please see their summary of set 75030 (image 1).
I have converted that to a Bricklink summary (image 2), which is already in the
system as data and just needs a new view or query set up for us to see it and
use it.
In addition it would be really helpful if when you ask it to part out a set to
determine its value and how many of the items you already have in your inventory
if it not only told you the totals, but to be able to click on that link to see
what individual parts you would be adding or need to complete that set. This
is shown in red in image 3. Make it clickable.
Hope all of this is clear. If not please add your thoughts. Lets get the most
we can out of the catalogue -a fter all we all contribute to it.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | May 7, 2017 10:34 | | Subject: | Just a thought | | Viewed: | 203 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| We would like to see some changes to the way the price guide can be viewed whilst
waiting for the site update to take place for this area. Currently for those
that use the guide to check prices on items you have to go back and forth between
the 'choose page' and the detail page. So, if you have or want a variety
of say part 2420 in different colours you can spend some time going through the
process to see all the data and then once you have seen it all, unless you write
it down you cannot remember all the info you had to take in.
If an option was available to view 'all colours, for example' you could
have all the information you need in one place. See example. The link at the
end of the table would provide the demographic date for the colour chosen, if
, again for example you wanted to see the prices in the UK for example.
Comments?
(The figures in the example are all fictitious).
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Apr 28, 2017 12:03 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 10232-1 | | Viewed: | 18 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 4 Part 92409 Black Tire 17.5mm D. x 6mm with Shallow Staggered Treads - Band Around Center of Tread (Alternate)
Comments from Submitter:
Two 10232's parted out today and both had 92409 tires rather than the older version 51011u.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Mar 16, 2017 03:28 | | Subject: | Re: DO AWAY WITH PRICE GUIDE....... | | Viewed: | 85 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, thewolf06 writes:
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While implementing this foolishness, let's have BL eleminate a store's
ability to charge a "minimum buy" . That way a buyer is no longer FORCED to purchase
extra parts they don't need so a buyer can make profits. Then prohibit lot
limits for the stores which choose to make easy profits that way. Then BL can
further determine the "value" of our LEGO for us! All LEGO parts are sold at
$xxxx no more plummeting prices!
In the end all the sales are public information and some one will get it and
just charge us to get the information,lol! Dang free will and free market. Maybe
you are to young to remember paperback price guides published yearly and monthly
for everything from action figures, baseball cards, cars, stamps, etc. LEGO is
no different.
Bdaddy360
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Actually, I was being saracstic at the way bricklink has taken away a feature
that every buyer would actually use and a feature that I have used multiple times.
Maybe your too young to remember sarcasm.
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1000 + orders placed - never used the feature you are talking about and I am
more than confident there are many others. You cannot say every buyer would use
cause that just isn't factual. Some buyers may use would be more accurate.
Doing away with the price guide is not a good idea and voted no - what would
be the point of that anyway?
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Mar 9, 2017 07:15 | | Subject: | Re: Bricklink Drive through messages | | Viewed: | 45 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:
| | In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:
| | In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:
| | In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:
| | Currently there is no copy of this attached to the order it refers to. In order
to strengthen the audit trail on each order, we would like to see a copy of this
attached to the order as other messages are.
Please implement.
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If implemented, please make it optional.
Optionally Drive Thru messages could be saved in the Outbox of My Messages.
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Don't mind it being optional, but do not think saving it to the outbox is
helpful as it means multiple locations for order audit trail.
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If saved anyway it would make sense to keep a visible copy in the Outbox, just
as Invoices.
http://www.bricklink.com/myMsg.asp?a=o&v=7
| | We want all information regarding an order to be held with the order.
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Invoices aren't held with the order, but in the Outbox.
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We are aware of the issues with invoices but at least a date when the invoice
is issued is held within the order details where there is no reflection of the
drive-thru at all anywhere except on the order detail page with the drive thru
icon.
To conform to normal accounting practices, world wide - there should be a complete
audit trail of events/transactions available with each order. As SQl holds that
data anyway, it is simply a question of reflecting it with the order not in a
separate location.
Hope that clarifies our suggestion.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Mar 9, 2017 07:02 | | Subject: | Re: Bricklink Drive through messages | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:
| | In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:
| | Currently there is no copy of this attached to the order it refers to. In order
to strengthen the audit trail on each order, we would like to see a copy of this
attached to the order as other messages are.
Please implement.
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If implemented, please make it optional.
Optionally Drive Thru messages could be saved in the Outbox of My Messages.
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Don't mind it being optional, but do not think saving it to the outbox is
helpful as it means multiple locations for order audit trail.
We want all information regarding an order to be held with the order.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Mar 9, 2017 05:04 | | Subject: | Bricklink Drive through messages | | Viewed: | 153 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| Currently there is no copy of this attached to the order it refers to. In order
to strengthen the audit trail on each order, we would like to see a copy of this
attached to the order as other messages are.
Please implement.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 15, 2017 05:02 | | Subject: | Re: Expanding Bricklink towards Playmobil | | Viewed: | 47 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, StormChaser writes:
| | In Suggestions, FauconRoyal writes:
| | Here is my suggestion: why not expand Bricklink towards Playmobil products?
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How about getting BrickLink right before going off in other directions?
Not necessarily a bad idea, although I would have no interest in off-brand collectibles
and anything other than LEGO should be marketed on a completely different website.
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More than agreed +++++
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| 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...
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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: | 22 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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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jul 31, 2016 10:48 | | Subject: | Re: Prior orders placed counter is gone | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, matejo writes:
| | Hi,
The upper-right counter in stores that indicated whether or not, and how many
times I had ordered from a particular store is gone.
This was helpful, and the informative bit of information is now absent in the
"improving the shopping experience" new storefront.
Not an improvement.
Please bring it back, Matthew
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Unfortunately hover is not supported on most touchscreens - this is a design
element and the BL team obviously did not realise that a lot of us use touch
screens especially with tablets on the move. Sometimes you can try double tapping
that often works on IOS devices (but not always)and some times holding down your
;touch; for a few seconds will result in something like a hover (but again not
always). The only real way around it is of course for the development team to
re-design it - but to be honest I wouldn't 't hold my breath for that.
They seem to be entrenched with this new design - popular or not.
Your suggestion is totally valid but without a design change to the software
not likely to be implemented.
Here is an article from one of the quality tech sites
"As you know, :hover behaviour doesn’t exist on touch screen devices. So when
you design a responsive website, you should carefully plan when and where to
use :hover interactions. Simple links that open some URL will loose their :hover
effect on some touch screen devices. On iOS :hover is triggered before the click
event, so you will see the hover style for a brief moment before the page changes.
Those are minor things, they don’t affect the functionality of the site. The
real problem is a :hover that either hides or shows another element using display
or visibility CSS properties. This type of :hover will transform into the double
tap behaviour on iOS touch screens."
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jul 30, 2016 10:53 | | Subject: | Re: Best Offer Feature | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, BrickItYourself writes:
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Voted no - wouldn't really like to see Bricklink become an auction site.
Far to many problems associated with that - if people wish to auction their inventory
there are lots of sites both on this side of the pond and that side to deal with
it.
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It wouldn't make it an auction site, it would allow buyers to put in binding
offers
Those auction sites also charge a lot more in fees, one of the tenants of creating
this site was to NOT sell lego on those sites and to reduce fees for sellers
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Understand your point - but still feel it would be too much like auctioning your
items. Appreciate you wanted it to be optional but in all honesty it just adds
more complications to the way the site runs at present (and not all that confident
that the development team would get this right).
Good luck with the idea
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jul 30, 2016 09:30 | | Subject: | Re: Best Offer Feature | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, BrickItYourself writes:
| | How would buyers and sellers feel about a best offer feature?
Of course I know no suggestions are ever implemented, but let's have fund
discussing the topic.
First the concept in general:
Buyers could submit offers to sellers for items they have on sale.
Quick example: Seller has set A, set A sits on the shelf for a while and buyer
comes along and offers 10% under the asking price for Set A and will see if the
seller will part for that price knowing it sells right then and there. When
seller accepts offer, it is a binding sale.
Of course there are all kinds of problems from offers, spam, lowballers etc.
So some obvious programming features to include or consider:
Make Best Offer optional
Make it only allowed for sets, minifigures or some combination and leave out
parts or include all
Limit the number of offers a seller can make per hour/day/week, etc, throttle
them
Allow sellers to report buyers abusing the new feature
I think BL admin should be implementing any features that can increase buying
or selling.
I would like a feature like this instead of messaging, which can be a total waste
of time.
Buyers could enter in shipping prices in their offer helping buyers know what
they will pay ahead of time.
So what does the community think?
Good idea/bad idea?
Any other programming/implementation features to be including for buyer/seller
protection?
Would you use the feature?
Thanks,
Happy Weekend,
Ken
Brick It Yourself
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Voted no - wouldn't really like to see Bricklink become an auction site.
Far to many problems associated with that - if people wish to auction their inventory
there are lots of sites both on this side of the pond and that side to deal with
it.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jul 14, 2016 00:30 | | Subject: | Re: Please bring back highlighted categories | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, viejos writes:
| | So I was browsing in a store today and realized that we've lost yet another
feature in this new design, that is the ability to see which categories of parts
or colors one has already clicked on.
So now instead of being able to work my way through a store, I have no method
of making sure I didn't miss something, unless I am expected to write down
by hand every category or color as I click on it.
The way it used to be was that categories would be highlighted as they were clicked,
just like Forum posts. This is a necessary tool for any serious buyer - please
bring it back.
Russell
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Absolutely - most experience buyers use this and it was very difficult to find.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jul 13, 2016 10:44 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 10226-1 | | Viewed: | 20 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 2 Part x127c41 Black String with End Studs 41L Overall (Extra)
Comments from Submitter:
2 Sets parted out both had 2 extra of this item.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jul 5, 2016 09:34 | | Subject: | Re: Lego v Bricklink colours | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, WoutR writes:
| | In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:
| | I am aware that this has been suggested many times before by various people and
unfortunately nothing has ever been done about it but perhaps now is the time
to bring it back up.
When a new used comes to Bricklink they are faced with lots of hurdles - they
will not recognise the Bricklink part numbering system; and in lots of cases
the colours as many of them have totally different names.
The Lego stores also call colours differently e.g. Dark Blue to them is their
standard blue brick and if you ask for Earth Blue - they often look at you with
a puzzled look, even though that is an official Lego Colour name. The same with
Green etc.
So, with that in mind could the Bricklink developers not come up with a better
idea than the current colour chart for the catalogue. Perhaps similar to the
very old and outdated Peeron one.
It would help the new buyers - and after all we give them the option to key in
the number at the back of the Lego instructions to find a part (and little do
they know by using that number they get the part in the correct colour).
Bricklink want to encourage new buyers and as a store we want that as well -
but let us give them the tools do make it easier for them not more complicated.
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See http://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=635575
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We voted yes for that as well but, as you are aware nothing has been done about
it - that is why we brought it back to the fore. It really would be helpful.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jul 5, 2016 03:59 | | Subject: | Re: Lego v Bricklink colours | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:
| | I don't think most new users know the official Lego colours any more than
they know BL colours. BL colour names are used widely outside of BL too. Changing
would probably cause more pain than benefit.
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You have misinterpreted my suggestion. I did not suggest changing I asked to
have the Lego colour names added to the colour charts.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jul 5, 2016 03:21 | | Subject: | Lego v Bricklink colours | | Viewed: | 188 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| I am aware that this has been suggested many times before by various people and
unfortunately nothing has ever been done about it but perhaps now is the time
to bring it back up.
When a new used comes to Bricklink they are faced with lots of hurdles - they
will not recognise the Bricklink part numbering system; and in lots of cases
the colours as many of them have totally different names.
The Lego stores also call colours differently e.g. Dark Blue to them is their
standard blue brick and if you ask for Earth Blue - they often look at you with
a puzzled look, even though that is an official Lego Colour name. The same with
Green etc.
So, with that in mind could the Bricklink developers not come up with a better
idea than the current colour chart for the catalogue. Perhaps similar to the
very old and outdated Peeron one.
It would help the new buyers - and after all we give them the option to key in
the number at the back of the Lego instructions to find a part (and little do
they know by using that number they get the part in the correct colour).
Bricklink want to encourage new buyers and as a store we want that as well -
but let us give them the tools do make it easier for them not more complicated.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jul 5, 2016 02:21 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 7188-1 | | Viewed: | 21 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 2 Part 89522 Flat Silver Horn (Unicorn) (Alternate)
Comments from Submitter:
Lego and Brickset inventory show this item to be Flat Silver, not Pearl Light Gary. Visual inspection of items also confirms Flat Silver.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jun 23, 2016 02:29 | | Subject: | Re: Add a button to allow fixes before final part | | Viewed: | 25 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, renhoffman writes:
| | When parting out a set, if I notice mistakes on the "Verify Items" page, there
currently is no way to fix them. Please add a button that returns to the "Edit
Items" page, without deleting the changes that have already been made. As far
as I know, this not currently possible.
Thanks so much,
Darren
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Voted yes on this but we have used the back arrow key on IE and it takes us back
a page where we can edit (that, of course isn't the best way - your idea/suggestion
is better).
We have also asked for a report off this page so we can hang on to the detail
of the part out.
Maybe these things will be in the next update when they try and sort out the
sellers side.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jun 16, 2016 12:12 | | Subject: | Re: Shipping cost suggestion: PayPal Fees | | Viewed: | 34 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:
| | | | We will watch how the development goes as for auto-checkout and make up our minds
after a very thorough examination - we don't want it forced down our throats
as they have done wit this new storefront idea (which is taking people a lot
longer to get used to than what they mush have thought, and has met with an overwhelming
disapproval rating)
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Only from people that disapprove of it. It has an overwhelming approval rating
if you consider only those that approve of it. If you consider all BL members,
it is likely to be a mixed approval rating.
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If you believe the forum there are not many of those. The number of disapprovals
is far higher than approvals, overall.
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There are a number of good features in the updates as well as some that probably
need more work on.
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There will always be a couple of things in any major release like this that appeal
to people - we, personally can't find any.
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However, I thought the other and really major point of the update that most people
seem to ignore is that it is now based on THEIR code not the original code, so
that they know how to change the code for future updates. Not based on the ancient
code written by others that was always blamed when ideas could not be implemented
and thus blocked progress as it could not be changed simply. Now these developers
OWN the code (as in written and documented by this team), then there should no
longer be excuses that simple changes cannot be made due to the code being too
difficult to change. Even though that may be invisible to us (or only seen when
things break or are different to the original), it should make future updates
much more likely to happen.
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If it is based on their code then someone needs to help us here - this is supposed
to be a 'world class development team' and there have been more bugs/problems
in this release than I have ever seen in a software update (and that covers over
40 years - and includes Microsoft). They did not do enough testing either internally
nor via the sandbox and many of the issues show a lack of thorough understanding
of how Bricklink works for its members. They made a total mess of the catalogue
approval tools (and we are still hearing there are problems with that) and there
is nothing really in this release for stores/sellers (in our opinion)
We have noticed a sharp fall in orders and an even larger drop in average order
value (and after 5 years of being a store we know where we should normally be
at this time of year). In addition there has been, for us, a large influx of
very high lot, low value orders from 0 feedback buyers some of who we are already
chasing for payment. Yes we know Auto-checkout, if and when, could put an end
to that but in the meantime we have to process an order to determine accurate
shipping costs (we do not guess and due to the problems with 'gremlins'
in BL inventory we have to ensure the items ordered are there before we quote
shipping.
This update has had an effect on orders (there isn't any doubt on that),
but there is some doubt on how much effect is down to the update and how much
is down to June being not such a good month. Only time will tell. Perhaps if
they feel it in their pocket books when the June fees are calculated the message
might come home a bit stronger. A lot of forum comments suggesting the larger
stores are being preferred - somehow I cannot see that unless as on of the UK's
largest stores, we are not one of the larger stores they are referring to.
Marc's stats seem to conflict with the idea that orders are down but at the
moment it is any thing but normal.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jun 16, 2016 00:11 | | Subject: | One last thought | | Viewed: | 178 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| Improvements to the invoicing capabilities from within Bricklink. When the development
team are evaluating the things they wish to include in their next release e.g.
tools for the stores, inventory management etc, please do not ignore the invoice.
We need the ability to include graphics (e.g. store logo) and provide the ability
to use attachments as well as design our own. Almost all modern systems allow
for this.
It is a marketing tool and needs to be used as such - not what we currently have.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jun 15, 2016 23:18 | | Subject: | Re: Shipping cost suggestion: PayPal Fees | | Viewed: | 24 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, FigBits writes:
| | In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:
| | In Suggestions, FigBits writes:
| | In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:
| | If all this works so wonderfully well at BO why is it that all the stores who
wanted auto-checkout haven't moved there?
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There's no need to "move" there -- we sell on both. And the autocheckout
there is exactly what we need here.
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Marc.
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Morning Marc
Don't agree - it is what some stores want - (not need). Bricklink has operated
for many years with consistent growth in each and all of those without it and
doesn't need it now - it is a nicety not a mandatory requirement.
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You may have misunderstood my statement. You asked about the people who want
auto-checkout. When I replied with "we" I was referring to that group (which
I am a part of). The checkout system at BO is what we (the people who want autocheckout
here) need.
I am not saying that everyone on BL wants or needs it. I know there are plenty
who don't.
--
Marc.
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Agreed it should be an option and those who want it and know it works for their
particular store/country can choose to use it or not. Fine we have no problem
with that at all. The problem lies with Bricklink's approach to all of this
- they seem to think it is a take it only situation denying people the flexibility/option
of choice. That is not good customer service nor is it the right way to do things.
We will watch how the development goes as for auto-checkout and make up our minds
after a very thorough examination - we don't want it forced down our throats
as they have done wit this new storefront idea (which is taking people a lot
longer to get used to than what they mush have thought, and has met with an overwhelming
disapproval rating)
I know you enjoy stats. The ones you produce at the end of each month are an
indicator of what has taken place - they would, of course be better if there
was a value associated with them, but that is not possible, They would also be
better if they were broken down by region (may be possible, may not be). This
kind of analysis should come from a Sales Analysis dashboard provided by Bricklink
to allow serious professional stores to look closely at their operations (Most
of us try and do this for our own stores off line with in-house systems) - but
an overall view would be much more helpful. Questions like what is selling in
the UK at the moment - Where does the UK fit in this months order totals, Which
stores are the most active (that is a tricky one but also needed).
All of the above plus proper inventory management tools should have been a much
higher priority than what they have just done. 7 of the top 10 stores in the
UK wanted that rather than a new storefront, but and it is a big but Bricklink
do not listen, despite what you say. They have a business to run and wish to
run it in their own way, almost despite their paying customers.
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