BrickLink Discussion Forum

In Suggestions, HPBrickhead writes:

In the forum I may see a red box under a seller's name. I hover over it
and it says
"Seller does not ship to my country"

The alert is to warn you don't need to enter the store at all.

I go to their store, and the message at the top is "Seller does not ship to me".

It alerts it's pointless to browse the shop further.

I can't help it, the second message hurts my feelings!

Is there any way we can make the messaging consistent with the actual reason
I can't buy in their store? (Country/Person?)

Both are different intended so don't need to be the same.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jul 28, 2017 12:28

Subject:

Re: Link to feedback for purchase in price guide

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In Suggestions, nuthman writes:

It'd be nice with a link to the feedback for a purchase from the price guide
of a product, to get an idea of how happy the buyer/seller was with the purchase
for the price they gave.

It would be against privacy laws.

The feedback from the seller is already available for viewing.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jul 24, 2017 13:35

Subject:

Re: Force sellers to show cart weight

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In Suggestions, Miffy. writes:

Hey folks!

I think this option is counter-productive for buyers. (See image below)

Sellers are allowed to turn off the display of cart weight in their store, even
if the buyer has chosen to see cart weight.

This means that if buyers are cost-of-shipping-sensitive, they have to manually
calculate the cart weight, or ask the seller for a quote.

Why force this upon ourselves when the website can automatically do it for us?

I suggest we force sellers to have the weight of cart shown within their store.

Thanks for voting!

Miffy..

Have you read the **note, item weights aren't guaranteed correct.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jul 24, 2017 06:42

Subject:

Re: Get shipping costs BEFORE final checkout

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In Suggestions, rumbi_rumun writes:

In my opinion the largest problem of the Bricklink page is that the final shipping
costs are often unknown till the invoice. It is much too late. I suggest calculating
the maximum shipping costs before the final checkout.
Let me display an example:
The buyer Alice orders parts which weigh 80 grams. The seller Bob states that
the shipping costs are 3 EUR up to 100 grams and 4 EUR up to 200 grams. Bob means
the TOTAL weight while from Alice's point of view the weight of packing materials
is unknown and never stated. This way Alice doesn't know the final price.
(Btw. I suppose it is against the EU law.)

Once I have come across such a case that in seller's opinion the maximum
net weight of parts was about 30 grams to keep the total weight below 100 grams!
Is it fair and clear?

I can see the following solutions:
(i) suggest the buyers to state their shipping costs precisely, in terms of net
weight of parts or dimensions of parts

The catalog doesn't have correct dimensions.
Postage for 80 gram flowers is letter rate while 80 gram of Burps is parcel rate.

(ii) apply automatic calcultion of maximum shipping costs on the checkout page
so that the seller couldn't apply higher costs.
The latter one is much better.

I would not prefer to be charged the highest rate automatically.

Best regards
Tomasz Witkowski / rumbi_rumun
Gdynia, Poland

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jul 22, 2017 19:08

Subject:

Re: When you click on an item -> go to big pic

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In Suggestions, HPBrickhead writes:

When you click on an item in a store at present, you go first to the small image,
then have to click again to get a large image. Why not go straight to the large
image?

If your goal is to go to the item in catalog, the picture you go to first makes
no difference.

If your goal is to see a bigger picture of the item, you still have to click
again, why not go straight to larger picture?

Voted yes.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jul 22, 2017 12:30

Subject:

Re: Separate Feedback to Parts/Comms/Speed

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In Suggestions, HPBrickhead writes:

There are a number of slow shippers on Bricklink, but bricks are perfect when
they arrive.

I actually like ebay system of being able to rank item/communication/shipping
separately.

Ebay or any star rating system is too subjective, determining what is a 4 or
5 is subjective. It's easier to just say what you mean.

Here you can leave a positive and mention slow shipping. (assuming you mean the
moment of shipping by the seller was slow or when the carrier was slow at processing
the shipment after the seller shipped fast the order).

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jul 21, 2017 06:12

Subject:

Re: inventory for buyers

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In Suggestions, matt33 writes:

You should try one of these:
Rebrickable: https://rebrickable.com/
Basebrick: http://www.basebrick.com/login.php
Brickstock: http://brickstock.patrickbrans.com/#download

Goodluck

thank you M Boss, after looking at all 3 I have decided to go with basebrick
as it seems the easiest to add too, but I would still like to see something like
this on bricklink so your parts are listed next to the amount the seller has
in his shop

Add items to a Wantlist and use the Have feature.

You can upgrade to seller and keep the store closed.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jul 19, 2017 15:27

Subject:

Re: Employ real support staff

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In Suggestions, imanarchy writes:

In Suggestions, axaday writes:

In Suggestions, nectara writes:

In Suggestions, Hypertrophy writes:

In Suggestions, RobErNat writes:

In Suggestions, MarieA writes:

As I understand it, BL sellers and buyers are earning BL several million quid
a year via commission. Can I humbly suggest that some of this profit is redirected
into giving the platform an active customer support staff that is available 24-hours
per day. That such a site relies on volunteers to keep the wheels greased is
a bit perverse given the circumstances.

The site does not run on volunteers, only the forum and the catalog does (translators
of pages as well).
Development and Admin tasks are run by 'professionals' (= paid staff).
A 24/7 service just on the Admin team would require 4x as much people (8 in stead
of 2) to cover a full week, I doubt Bricklink is making enough to cover that
(considering there is also an IT team working during workdays)

And if you check online, BL is not making 'several' million per year.
I can't access US tax reports, but I'm sure a larger US seller can obtain
actual figures?

There have been almost 1.3 million orders in the last 12 months. At a $40 per
order average, that's $52,000,000. The 3% fee on that is $1,560,000 USD.

Average order is much lower

Mine certainly is.

What is the big emergency that can't wait for the Admins to finish sleeping
and have their breakfast?

It is not a matter of finishing sleep and having breakfast. The auto-finder
tool, an integral part of the site and an essential tool for buyers finding your
parts, is often down. In this particular case, it has been down since Friday...
I myself have submitted two different tickets, one under Help and one under Bug
Report, and i have yet to receive a response or any sort of ticket number to
follow up on.

As a new seller myself, this is concerning to me, and it makes me wonder if I
should bother investing time in building up a store on this site, or if doesn't
make sense
to try and use another site like BrickOwl.

As a relatively new user to both buying and selling, i'd like more experience
users to chime in. Is there really no recourse? Anyone have an email of the
admins?

Luckily they haven't removed the good old Classic By Shop, it is still available
and works: https://www.bricklink.com/wantedShop.asp?showOld=Y&wantedMoreMultiple=Y&qs=

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jul 16, 2017 15:49

Subject:

Re: Removing "My Wanted list" from "My Inventory"

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Help

In Suggestions, MarshMan80 writes:

Just wondering if there is a way to remove "my wanted" list from My own store?
Rather than removing parts for a set line by line.

Marshal

With Brickstock.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jul 16, 2017 12:06

Subject:

Re: Easy Buy / Autofinder

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Topic:

Problem

In Suggestions, daf1009 writes:

I get error messages every time I try to use this functionality. It seemed to
start within the last week or so...help!

I am using suggestions, as it is the only place I could find to leave a message!

Duane

See also this post from yesterday: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1046953

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jul 8, 2017 08:39

Subject:

Re: Price Guide, collapse quantity sold per price

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In Suggestions, mockingbird writes:

It can take a lot of scrolling to find my price/quantities in the price guide
overview.
I always use 'sort by price and group by month' (consolidated currencies).
These options should remain.

So my suggestions for the price guide of a part in a certain color:

-As a seller I would like to see my data (price and quantities) at the top part
of the screen, or at the top of a month.

-Most of the time I am not immediately interested in each separate entry (sold
or available). I would prefer an overview of quantities per price. So instead
of seeing 10 separate entries for each transaction where the part sold for 0.01,
there would only be one entry per price. This will hopefully shorten the overview
somewhat.
--condense/collapse the separate entries to one per price
--it should be possible to click on the condensed/collapsed entry to see
all individual entries

Is this what you want?

https://www.bricklink.com/priceGuideSettings.asp?viewFrom=P

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jul 5, 2017 12:56

Subject:

Cart View Stores clickable in new tab

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Topic:

Status:

Discarded

Please make the Cart View Stores button right clickable in new Tab.
It would make shopping and comparing so much easier.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jul 3, 2017 04:59

Subject:

Add Community tab on top in a store

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Hello Admin,

Please add the Community tab back on top of the page when in a store.

To go to Community now we have to either click the Bricklinklogo and end up at
the homepage or click the MyBL link and end up at My Profile and then we see
the Community tab.

Preferrable add the Search too.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jul 1, 2017 06:49

Subject:

Re: Quotes...

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In Suggestions, WhiteVanMan writes:

Hi,

Is it possible to have a check box within the quotes page to allow us sellers
to remove quotes that have been cancelled/accepted?

I can see the future scenario of where sellers will have multiple pages of quotes
and none of them will be relevant...

Paul

Yes please.
Or purge them or add the option to file them.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jun 23, 2017 04:19

Subject:

Re: separate picking list by New and Used

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In Suggestions, RubyGirl writes:

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

In Suggestions, logansbricks writes:

Howdy guys! I was wondering if it is possible to have our picking list separated
into New and Used But still be in order of item number? For example, all the
new would be at the top of the list but be in the correct item number order,
then the used (in correct order) would be after the new. It would be soooo helpful
since the New and Used are obviously in different places in our physical stores.
Yikes, dare I say this BUT, that is how Brickowl does it and it is just much,
much easier to pull.
thanks for lending an ear

sherry

Change the sorting below the order details page

I know what you mean OP. From where I sit, there is no option for "condition,
then number". For myself I would love "condition, remarks, number" .

https://www.bricklink.com/orderSettings.asp

I also notice that my spreadsheet doesn't sort 123 and 123a in the right
order so I have to take an extra step to make that work.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jun 22, 2017 10:40

Subject:

Re: separate picking list by New and Used

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In Suggestions, logansbricks writes:

sherry

Change the sorting below the order details page.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jun 16, 2017 15:10

Subject:

Re: Wanted List - Buy - Show Price & Condition

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In Suggestions, HPBrickhead writes:

Hi, when using the BUY NOW feature of the wanted list, it shows me the stores
but not:
a) condition of the item (new / used)
b) what the price is in each store

Instead I see a "minimum purchase" total.

So you have to go to each store and check, or to the price guide, which doesn't
make a quick buy that quick.

Could we change this?

Yes please.

This has been mentioned multiple times and should already have been added.
They want us to use the Auto-Finder or Buy Now feature.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jun 12, 2017 13:47

Subject:

Re: Keep history of Splash page

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In Suggestions, Cob writes:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, Cob writes:

Some sellers don't have anything listed in the terms and conditions and nothing
listed in thes shipping section. Instead everything is posted in their splash
page. This gives those sellers the ability to change their terms and shipping
rates at anytime without the buyer being able to go back and look at the terms/shipping
when they made their purchase.

The only method to prove what the terms were is to make a screenshot of the splash
page when the purchase is made. Then the burden of proof is on the buyer to
prove that the screenshot was the terms/shipping policy when the purchase was
made.

Please start keeping a history of the splash page. For sellers that externally
host their splash page maybe and automatic daily screenshot can be captured and
retained as the terms/shipping policy for the day.

Or simply don’t take the splash page as proof of anything and state that only
what’s on the terms page counts.

Some sellers have the terms and shipping policies completely blank. So there
is nothing to rely upon.

If you want I can PM you an example. I don't want to publicly announce the
seller.

You should inform those sellers that they should state fees etc on their Terms
page.

All additional fees other than shipping and insurance must be stated here.
Please keep your terms clear and to the point. Your terms are also displayed
to a buyer on checkout prior to placing an order.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jun 10, 2017 05:42

Subject:

Move new pop up login screen

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Because the new pop up login screen pops up in the middle of the screen is it
disappears under the also popping up keyboard on my mobile phone.

Please consider moving it to the upper right, where it was before.

Thank you.

In Administrative, C0lsanders_ writes:
One thing I have just noticed while logging in, is the new log in method, no
more drop-down (despite the little arrow remaining) and a new little window pops
up. but takes a good bit longer to load on my computer and/or with my not-so-great
internet. "Old" drop-down was always just about instant. But I can deal with
that.

However, there does not seem to be an equivalent for the previous "go to My BL"
or whatever it said. Requires an extra step now. Can that be added? Just one
small radio button on the dialog box...

Otherwise, great news on attempting to address scammers!

Miles (C0lsanders_)

In Administrative, QA_Sheryl writes:
Hi C0lsanders_,

Sorry I forgot to mention that! We updated the Settings page so that you are
now able to select your default landing page after logging in. There are several
options for you to choose from. Just a reminder for everyone, you can access
this page by hovering over or clicking on My BL and then clicking on Settings.

Thanks,
Sheryl

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jun 10, 2017 05:38

Subject:

Add more options as landing page

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Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:
Please consider adding more landing page options as Forum etc.

Thank you.

In Administrative, QA_Sheryl writes:

Sorry I forgot to mention that! We updated the Settings page so that you are
now able to select your default landing page after logging in. There are several
options for you to choose from. Just a reminder for everyone, you can access
this page by hovering over or clicking on My BL and then clicking on Settings.

Thanks,
Sheryl

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jun 8, 2017 12:19

Subject:

Re: Paypal payment

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In Suggestions, EasyBricks writes:

Hello
Maybe this topic was a long time ago, but I would like to ask if you think that
payment via paypal should be immediate after the order is placed. Many of you
had situations where customers canceled orders after a week / two, did not pay,
and you had other people interested in your products and prices. Should not it
be like many other well-known sites that like to buy something immediately pay
for it (via paypal)? What do you think about that?
(Sorry for my not quite good english)
Regards
easybricks

I prefer items in order accuracy over instant payment at checkout.
NPBs aren't that such a big issue for my store.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jun 3, 2017 03:44

Subject:

Re: Bulk Feedback

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In Suggestions, Brick.Door writes:

In Suggestions, Captain_Q writes:

LEAVING BULK FEEDBACK:

As a seller, this would be very nice to be able to leave feedback in bulk.

Also, being able to create a few preset feedback message that also can be randomly
assigned would be nice as well.

I would say just get rid of the feedback system and just track the number of
completed transactions. Allow users to leave public comments about the buyer
or seller but don't force them to when they have nothing to say.

It's already possible to leave feedback without a comment.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

May 30, 2017 08:51

Subject:

Re: Add PRIORITY to Wanted List and List Items

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In Suggestions, r_and_kharrison writes:

Hi Stefan
Perhaps a setting / parameter for users "I am an advanced user / I am not" then
my features could be programmed

With Wantlist 2.0 items can be marked as priority.

I do not see why this 6 month old suggestion had been Discarded.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

May 25, 2017 11:34

Subject:

Re: Classic Wanted List Unavailable on June 5th

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Ah, I'd mixed up all these pages:
https://www.bricklink.com/v2/wanted/list.page
https://www.bricklink.com/wantedView.asp?showOld=Y

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/wanted/shop.page
https://www.bricklink.com/wantedShop.asp?showOld=Y

In Administrative, SylvainLS writes:

In Administrative, Brickwilbo writes:

[…]

They are shown when selected to 'Show items for sale' and 'Show all'.

Where is that on “By shop”?

See picture below.

That’s in the Wanted List. The same you can do in the new Wanted List with “more
options / Show items for sales.”
(See pic.)

That confirms what I said: OP talked about missing prices in the Buy page, there’re
no prices in the By Shop page either. You want to show item for sales for a Wanted
List, you can do that either in the new or classic.
No functionality lost.

Indeed.
Viewing prices optionally there prices would be an awesome functionality.

[…]

How do you do that?
On the “Buy” page, I just click on the item and it becomes “Required” and the
list of stores is updated. How do I do that on “By shop”?

In the Classic you can move/copy a part into a Priority list.

There’re no parts shown on the “By Shop” page. So that means you are talking
about creating a new list. That’s managing your WLs, not changing on the spot
in the Buy page what you selected to search shops for.

And not only is it on the spot in the Buy page, it’s also different, because
a new WL, whatever you call it, is still treated like the other WLs in By Shop:
either you’re looking for it or you’re not. With “Required” lots, you can still
search for multiple WLs at the same time with some elements being mandatory.
(See pic.)

I can select individual items and mix items from several WLs. “By shop” only
allows to select entire WLs, doesn’t it?

No, you can click a part and move/copy or delete it. […]

Still managing WLs, not the selection to search for, like you can do in the Buy
page.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

May 25, 2017 10:26

Subject:

Re: Classic Wanted List Unavailable on June 5th

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In Administrative, SylvainLS writes:

In Administrative, Brickwilbo writes:

In Administrative, SylvainLS writes:
[…]

And there’re no prices shown on the classic “By Shop” page either.

They are shown when selected to 'Show items for sale' and 'Show all'.

Where is that on “By shop”?

See picture below.

Classic By Shop even returns results according the saved settings.

Yes, the “forget the settings every time” is a PITA.

And you can’t add or remove items or Wanted Lists easily on the classic “By Shop”
page.
And you can’t make some items “Required” on the classic “By shop” page.

Actually this is easier possible with the classic version.

How do you do that?
On the “Buy” page, I just click on the item and it becomes “Required” and the
list of stores is updated. How do I do that on “By shop”?

In the Classic you can move/copy a part into a Priority list.

I can select individual items and mix items from several WLs. “By shop” only
allows to select entire WLs, doesn’t it?

No, you can click a part and move/copy or delete it.

I don’t say the new version is perfect. There’re bugs and UI problems. I have
criticized it and I always advise not to use the AutoFinder.
But if someone wants to criticize it by comparing it to the classic one, at least
compare what’s comparable: the old Wanted List page to the new Wanted List page,
the old By Shop page to the new Buy page.

New Wanted and Buy pages might be designed fancy, the problem with both is that
they don't show any prices.

Wanted does show prices (and the sorting problems even seem to have been fixed).

It would be solved if it would be possible to show/hide prices.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

May 25, 2017 07:47

Subject:

Re: Classic Wanted List Unavailable on June 5th

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In Administrative, SylvainLS writes:

In Administrative, Brickwilbo writes:

[…]

He's on this page: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/wanted/shop.page where prices
are not shown.

Yes, that’s the “Buy” page…

If you click on a part (’s ID, nothing else works) in the (new) Wanted List,
you’re sent to the part’s page.
Unless you’re talking about the “Buy” page. […]

^there^

… which is the new “By Shop,” not the Wanted List page.

And there’re no prices shown on the classic “By Shop” page either.

They are shown when selected to 'Show items for sale' and 'Show all'.
Classic By Shop even returns results according the saved settings.

And you can’t add or remove items or Wanted Lists easily on the classic “By Shop”
page.
And you can’t make some items “Required” on the classic “By shop” page.

Actually this is easier possible with the classic version.

New Wanted and Buy pages might be designed fancy, the problem with both is that
they don't show any prices.
It would be solved if it would be possible to show/hide prices.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

May 25, 2017 01:36

Subject:

Re: Classic Wanted List Unavailable on June 5th

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In Administrative, SylvainLS writes:

In Administrative, scottyj6230 writes:

[…]
I'm really struggling with the functionality of the new wanted lists. It
just doesn't work. The most frustrating part is when I click on a part in
classic I can see all the sellers with that part and the price. Now all I see
is the minimum buy and have to click on each seller to see the cost (annoying).

He's on this page: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/wanted/shop.page where prices
are not shown.

If you click on a part (’s ID, nothing else works) in the (new) Wanted List,
you’re sent to the part’s page.
Unless you’re talking about the “Buy” page.

If you want to see the stores that have your parts, you need to click “More options”
link between the search box and the completeness-percentage in your Wanted List
page (the one showing your items before you click “Buy”). Then you click on “Show”
on the top right corner, just under “Items for Sale.” Don’t forget to click “Apply.”

I'm choosey about which international locations I purchase my items from
and don't like the fact the information required to allow me to make these
decisions has been removed and i'm now reliant on a robot to decide that
for me if I don't want to write everything down. […]

The information is still there. Use the proper filters, either in the Wanted
List “more” options or the “Buy” settings.

You don’t have to use “Buy.” And if you use “Buy,” you don’t have to use the
“Auto Finder”: you can use it as “Ye Olde By Shoppe” with a bit more options
to edit and prioritize wanted lots.

You just need to read the meager help there is and experiment a lot with the
UI.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

May 25, 2017 00:27

Subject:

Re: Price Guide > Part Out Value

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In Suggestions, dandanCT writes:

Hello, Admins

I sell all the parts from sets, but keep the minifigs.
Would it be possible to add a third option to the "Price Guide\Part Out Value\Include"
drop down that excludes the minifig parts?

This will allow me to obtain an average price for only the parts of a set and
sell them as one lot.

Many thanks and regards,
Dan

Voted yes!

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

May 21, 2017 06:25

Subject:

Re: Classic Wanted List Unavailable on June 5th

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In Administrative, 0177torsten writes:

Hello Jaclyn,

about a year ago brinklink killed my main workflow. I've send you my complaints
and you reativated the old wanted list so I could somehow come allong (see below).

The situation did not change and you are going the same way again.

Let me tell you that I'm amazed about how you ignore your users feedback.
I don't understand why you did not start a conversion with me to find out
my needs. I feel such a lack of respect that I consider croudfunding an alternative!

It looks to me that you designed the wanted list for building models according
to part lists.

It's designed to use with something called Stud.Io.

My use of the wanted list has always been this:
- I build MOCs and I know which parts in which colors I use. I am looking for
good offers.
So I look thru the old wanted list, find a good offer, go to the shop, select
the items on my wanted list and decide whether I buy on the amount of usefull
parts for good prices.
This is by the way what you destroyed too last year: I always have to scan all
wanted list items instead of only that with the right price.

I wish you start going for satisfying your users needs instead of just keeping
your maintenance cost low by dropping partly duplicated content.

Best regards
Torsten

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

May 21, 2017 02:43

Subject:

Re: List searching

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In Suggestions, DamianToczek writes:

Hello,
i have a idea where people create a list and it will itself search for lowest
price and show which shops have these parts and calculate the amount of parts
you will need to buy for different shops. It might be 1 shop or 2,3, it will
show as many shops as needed to get all parts you need.

Here a example...
https://jsfiddle.net/DamianToczek/tbbrakaa/

This already exists, hover the heart on the top right of the page.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

May 18, 2017 01:46

Subject:

Re: Website changes and phasing out of old stuff.

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Topic:

In Suggestions, akunthita writes:

One of the problems I can see with this is that if a customer contacts a seller
about some issues (i.e. they can't figure out how to do something, can't
find a feature, etc.) an old-time seller won't be able to direct them properly
because they don't see the same things. The website is already so large and
complex, having two versions would be a nightmare to manage and guide people
through. That's just my initial thought on it.

I already can't find features.

In Suggestions, PaulOfBricks writes:

I was wondering its a long shot Im not sure if it is even possible to implement
any of these ideas lol

But I know how Bricklink are trying to get us to embrace new changes a little
bit and I know change is sometimes really hard to take. Especially for some
of the long time users that run as a full on professional business, may find
it really difficult.

Instead of forcing it upon all members. Maybe make it that all new members that
register from say 1st June will not get access to old lists etc, they will only
see the new lists and they will not even know any different!

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

May 14, 2017 03:39

Subject:

Make Information clickable directing Helppage

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Please make the Information (I) clickable directing to the Helppage.
Clicking it doesn't do anything.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

May 9, 2017 14:50

Subject:

Re: Classic Wanted List Unavailable on June 5th

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Topic:

In Administrative, Admin_Jaclyn writes:

The classic version of the Wanted List feature will become unavailable on
June 5, 2017.

Sincerely,

Jaclyn
BrickLink Customer Support

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

May 8, 2017 15:23

Subject:

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list

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Topic:

In Suggestions, FirstTimer writes:

Two Month later ... any decision from bricklink? results of the votes?

Status: Discarded

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Apr 10, 2017 00:03

Subject:

Re: Please give the forum a make over.

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Topic:

General

In Suggestions, thiswizard writes:

Bricklink's forum is very ugly and hard to read/navigate. Why do I have to
click on the replies (Msgs) one by one? All responses should be displayed on
one screen.

Already possible. Click the balloon or link below the page 'Show entire thread
on 1 page'.

Also what's the point of "RE: what's this?" showing up 17
times in a row on the main page. Each post should only be displayed once.

Already there. Click the 'Without repliedls' on top of the page.

If it gets a reply, the post should go bold so that readers know there is a new
response. This way the front page isn't spammed to high heaven. Maybe it's
because I'm using my phone?

Yes it is. Posts change colour when read.

I've never tried on a desktop or laptop.

Try it.

Anyway, these forums are gross to look at. I can't imagine ever using this
again.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Apr 9, 2017 16:42

Subject:

Re: What to do when buyer doesnt pay

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Topic:

Problem Order

In Suggestions, stuartflight writes:

Ive had an order from a buyer for 7 days now sent email still no payment just
want to know how do i go about this now?

File a NPB alert: https://www.bricklink.com/retractOrder.asp

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Apr 7, 2017 00:13

Subject:

Re: Add Bricklinked/Not original in Sales

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Kael944 writes:

We need to add a new category to the sales process, i.e. Bricklinked/Not Original.
It would weed out false hits for those of us who only seek original sets!

Custom lot.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Apr 2, 2017 11:19

Subject:

Re: how i can add one set with all parts??

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Topic:

Buying

In Suggestions, catalinduma writes:

hi,
I want to add parts from one set to wanted list and I don't know the way
I can do it.
anyone can give me an advise??

Click the Part out into wantlist link.
Enable the links below this page https://www.bricklink.com/catalogOptions.asp?viewFrom=P

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Mar 13, 2017 15:55

Subject:

Re: Mass coupons

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Topic:

In Suggestions, legoman84 writes:

I wish there was a way to send out coupons to multiple BrickLink memebers at
one time.

Admin removed this feature years ago to prevent mass spamming with coupons.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Mar 12, 2017 18:21

Subject:

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

In Suggestions, lego.saurus.rex writes:

Hi, can you please clarify what you meant by "voted no" means?

Posts in Suggestions can be voted for: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1031088
BL management might consider implementation of Suggestions.

https://www.bricklink.com/messageList.asp?ID=8

Did whoever runs BL hold a vote and it was decided to be removed?
I am curious why it just vanished all the sudden.

No, it was removed since the last monthly maintenance.

I also miss this feature, as it would encourage me to impulse buy additional
parts over what I originally planned if they were a good deal from that seller.
Please, bring it back!
Thanks

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Mar 12, 2017 18:14

Subject:

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list

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Topic:

In Suggestions, lego.saurus.rex writes:

Hi, can you please clarify what you meant by "voted no" means?

Posts in Suggestions can be voted for: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1031088
BL management might consider implementation of Suggestions.

Did whoever runs BL hold a vote and it was decided to be removed?
I am curious why it just vanished all the sudden.

No, it was removed since the last monthly maintenance.

I also miss this feature, as it would encourage me to impulse buy additional
parts over what I originally planned if they were a good deal from that seller.
Please, bring it back!
Thanks

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Mar 12, 2017 17:32

Subject:

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list

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Topic:

In Suggestions, tillmanbalazs writes:

few weeks ago when I went to a wanted list, and selected the items which I wanted
to buy, then the shop, it showed what is the price of items in this shop compared
to the average price of the items.
Now this function is not available, can I ask why?
Is it possible to have it back?
Thanks,
Balázs

Voted no. The part prices should be what you think it's worth, not the Price
Guide' system.
The current average prices of parts are lower and the result of the downward
spiralling price war of the many shops and are not the actual values.
When getting lower, parts would be given away for free.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Mar 11, 2017 01:31

Subject:

Re: Add to inventory when removing from order

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Topic:

In Suggestions, KingAlanI writes:

When removing items from an order, there's no built in feature for putting
those items back into your inventory.

There is, only if the buyer requested the item removal.
Usually if the seller requests an item to be removed it's because it's
not in stock and doesn't need to be added into the inventory.

I'm thinking there should be something
like there is for canceling an order.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Mar 9, 2017 07:11

Subject:

Re: Bricklink Drive through messages

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Topic:

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.

If implemented, please make it optional.

Optionally Drive Thru messages could be saved in the Outbox of My Messages.

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.

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.

Invoices aren't held with the order, but in the Outbox.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Mar 9, 2017 07:00

Subject:

Re: Bricklink Drive through messages

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Topic:

In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:

If implemented, please make it optional.

Optionally Drive Thru messages could be saved in the Outbox of My Messages.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Mar 2, 2017 22:28

Subject:

Re: (Cancelled) exclude incomplete listings

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Topic:

In Suggestions, M.Boss writes:

(Cancelled)

Here you can exclude incomplete listings from your Price Guide results.
http://www.bricklink.com/priceGuideSettings.asp?viewFrom=P

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Feb 15, 2017 14:35

Subject:

Re: Notes & favorites

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Topic:

In Suggestions, TakeAbricK writes:

I would like to see a visable small banner when I visit a store of a member who
has a note from my side.

Or Icon, strange that notes aren't shown anywhere.

I also would like to see a bigger icon for stores that
are marked as least favorite.

Why should it be clearer than it already is?

Diana

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Feb 15, 2017 14:27

Subject:

Re: In My Inventory Qty w/Link

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Topic:

In Suggestions, RoswellGinny writes:

(If this has been previously suggested, please forgive me repeating it, but my
very brief skimming of the suggestions page didn't find anything similar.)

On an Item's Catalog page I would like to see not just an Add to My Inventory
link, but a My CURRENT Inventory Qty (w/Link).

Already exist: http://www.bricklink.com/catalogOptions.asp?viewFrom=P

I feel like I spend forever digging
around on the site to find a part and then spend an equal amount of time trying
to find that part in my inventory if I don't know the part # off the top
of my head to enter into the search bar. It would be one more shortcut to allow
easier usability.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Feb 15, 2017 14:21

Subject:

Re: Stoplist

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Topic:

http://www.bricklink.com/searchSettings.asp?viewFrom=P

In Suggestions, Miffy. writes:

See pic (attached). I believe this is the setting you are looking for.

Miffy.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Feb 4, 2017 04:54

Subject:

Re: Order stores by alphabet

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Topic:

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.

You can sort sellers by username and then narrow it by province
http://www.bricklink.com/memberList.asp?countryID=NL&v=5&viewUserType=2

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jan 31, 2017 11:05

Subject:

Re: Date of parts listed within a store

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Topic:

In Suggestions, WhiteVanMan writes:

Hi.

Is there any real reason WHY the date is shown when an item is listed within
a stores' inventory?

I've asked the same question when it just got implemented.
http://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=987541

I've kept the option on when I've sold out of an item, it's retained
within my store's inventory, so that when I add more stuff, I know that of
the 2 listings that I have for that particular item (used and new), the USED
listing is always above the new, ensuring that I don't add used stock to
the NEW listing.

I can't understand why this option is there, but it does seem strange, because
when I'd first listed an item within my inventory 4 years ago, and have since
added more of that kind in the years between then and now, but to a Newbie buyer,
it will give the impression that my NEW stock is 4-6 years old, whereas it could
actually be 2 days old!

Can this feature be given the option of being updateable when new stock is actually
added to the retained listing?

Regards,

Paul

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jan 30, 2017 11:56

Subject:

Re: Personal Inventory Page for Buyers

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Icabob writes:

I would like to catalog all the lego I have, but would rather not just compile
it on a wanted list. It would be awesome if there was a personal inventory page
for my own collection.

Second option is Rebrickable.com for your personal inventory.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jan 30, 2017 00:17

Subject:

Re: More "Part Out Value" Information

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Topic:

In Suggestions, JaydenIrwin writes:

I often check both the set value and part out value of a set before parting it
out. Why can't "Part Out Value" also show the average sales value of the
set as a whole too?

Part Out value is intended to be about parts, after parting out a set.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jan 27, 2017 14:43

Subject:

Re: Search with minimum average

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Roland1975 writes:

Hello bricklink,

I have a suggestion for the auto-finder function when you want to buy the parts
on a wanted list.

When I use the auto-finder function with best value... often the result has at
least one shop that has a minimum lot average for buying that is higher than
the selected lot. You only find out during checkout! And there is no other option
than buying extra stuf you do not really need.

Always start by reading the Terms and Splash pages.

In my last search action all parts were found in three shops... one shop more
than 100 euro. Lot average 1.0399 but minimum buy lot averge 4.00 so it was not
possible to proceed to checkout.
A new search gives the same result.

My suggestion:
1. Please take into account the minimum lot average in the search results.
2. Do not give one possible combination of shops for the best value but show
two or three options in shop combinations after the best value the second and
third best values.

Best regards,
Roland

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Dec 28, 2016 09:52

Subject:

Re: Export wanted list

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

In Suggestions, enzym writes:

Hi! This is a wanted feature, importing is easy, but if I want to give my modified
wanted list to a friend, it is not possible to export it. I know there are scripts
to be found for Firefox / Chrome, but these does not work anymore, due to security
issues in the browsers.

Exporting the wanted list (or other lists for that matter) into .csv or preferrably
.xml (for easy friend importing).

Otherwise, keep up the good work.

They're already working on the option to share a Wantlist.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Dec 28, 2016 08:43

Subject:

Re: Export wanted list

Viewed:

43 times

Topic:

In Suggestions, enzym writes:

They're already working on the option to share a Wantlist.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Dec 23, 2016 12:11

Subject:

Re: Tag parts as in inventory in set

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Topic:

In Suggestions, jrosco writes:

I don't see the RED MARK, do I need to change a setting for this to show
up?

It's not a red mark, the complete sentence is in red.

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

In Suggestions, jrosco writes:

Hi,

2 Requests..

1. I would like to see if I have a part in inventory when I look at a set and
it's parts. This connects to the 2nd request bellow.

Already is a feature. Click Part Out, on the 2nd page above each part already
in your Inventory is a red indication 'this part already exists in your Inventory'.

2. It would also be useful to see if I have a part in inventory without having
to search my inventory for it.

I am constantly adding parts to my inventory. I first have to locate the part
by searching by type, color, etc. once I find it I then have to do a 2nd search
of the part number an cut/paste in search and change the dropdown to [my inventory].
Would be nice to have a GREEN Heart indicating that you have it in inventory
and links to that part in you inventory. This could go next to the RED heart
for wanted list.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Dec 23, 2016 03:45

Subject:

Re: Tag parts as in inventory in set

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Topic:

In Suggestions, mikmo writes:

In Suggestions, Miffy. writes:

2. Is already a feature:

In the catalog page for an item, the highlighted area displays how many you have
in your inventory, and clicking on the number takes you to your inventory page
for the item.

See image.

Miffy.

Is that a configurable option ? I don't see the number after "My inventory"
for itmes i know i have.

Mikael / MikMo

Here: http://www.bricklink.com/catalogOptions.asp?viewFrom=P

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Dec 23, 2016 02:59

Subject:

Re: Tag parts as in inventory in set

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Topic:

In Suggestions, jrosco writes:

Hi,

2 Requests..

1. I would like to see if I have a part in inventory when I look at a set and
it's parts. This connects to the 2nd request bellow.

Already is a feature. Click Part Out, on the 2nd page above each part already
in your Inventory is a red indication 'this part already exists in your Inventory'.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Dec 20, 2016 07:16

Subject:

Re: Save for later option, in checkout

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Topic:

In Suggestions, PaulOfBricks writes:

Similar to the way amazon checkout works, it would be helpful in situations where
I have to meet a sellers shipping weight/price bands..

For Example.

If I find parts or sets in a shop I want but I know the postage for upto 1000g
is $20, but upto 1500g is $35

my cart is 1.050g, I would now be able to select 50g of items to (save for later)
and when I next shop with the seller, if still available the parts would be ready
for me to (add to cart) again thus saving postage.

At the present time if my cart is too much I have to remove Items I actually
want, complete checkout and then find the parts again later. Finding and adding
parts can be time consuming.

Items in carts aren't reserved until the actual checkout is done.
You could just checkout with a message you would like to add to your order.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Dec 11, 2016 09:10

Subject:

Re: new sets shouldn't be incomplete

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Vince writes:

Hi,
I'm wondering why a new set can have the flag "incomplete". Talking about
a new! set means, that it is MISB or new in openend box. Everything else
are new parts that exist in several sets or maybe only in one set.

But a Star Wars set without the rare minifigs or a Maersk train set without the train
can't be a "new set".

Why is that important?
When you take a look at the price guide you often find new sets that are much
cheaper than others. But when you check the offer you see the "incomplete" mark
within the offer.

You should filter out the incomplete sets:
http://www.bricklink.com/priceGuideSettings.asp?viewFrom=P.

From my point of view "new set" means complete in box with instructions and ALL
parts, nothing else.

You contradict yourself to what you've stated above.

You do agree with the definitions of complete/incomplete.
http://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=102

For now, the price guide for "new sets" is useless because
I am able to sell a single 1x1 tile as a new set that is incomplete.

No, you can't because it's a tile and the listing will be reported.
Stores who do that risk of getting terminated.

New sets with the flag "incomplete" should be listed under parts because that
is what they are - a collection of new parts from a set.
What do you think?

Sven

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Dec 10, 2016 12:06

Subject:

Re: Pls create a kind of watch list for items

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Topic:

In Suggestions, CrazyChris writes:

Hi,

this one is very basic: I'd like to have a watch lists, that allows to "save"
certain items from certain sellers, to find them easily again.

Favourite the store and add the item to a wanted list.
In the settings you can change it to have favourites shown on top.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Dec 9, 2016 10:31

Subject:

Re: Bricklink app (!/?)

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Topic:

The focus should be first to get a properly working website running.

In Suggestions, C0lsanders_ writes:

I've been thinking, I really think Bricklink should come up with an app (for
android and apple, obviously).
Personally, I find it very difficult to use any website on a browser on my tablet,
and a smaller screened smartphone would be no better. As such, I rarely ever
use bricklink on my tablet, just because it is so difficult. I know there is
the "mobile site", but I'm figuring that's just the same desktop site,
enhanced for mobile devices (am I wrong? Please correct if I am). I Don't
find it's better at all. It still has the upper "tabs" (Shop, community,
my BL, etc, etc) which on desktop requires a hover to use, most of the time.
On my tablet, I'm constantly using the "normal" version and using "use desktop
version", which really isn't any different or any better.

Anyway, consider other major sites (facebook, ebay, amazon, amazon seller, paypal,
gmail, how many others am I not including?) that one can visit on a browser OR
an app. All those aren't just 5% different versions of the same desktop site,
they are designed ground up for tablets/phones. I think bricklink could do very
well to come up with one. I KNOW I'd use it all the time. Heck, I've
even be willing to pay the typical .99 for it.

Has there been talk of an app in the past that I've missed, or is my idea
totally, 100% new?

Miles (C0lsanders_)

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Dec 9, 2016 07:34

Subject:

Re: Notificatio message new part in the inventory

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Topic:

In Suggestions, GianniTrippi writes:

Hi.
Is possible to improve the DataBase to send a new notification message when the
parts move from Stockroom into Inventory?
For ex: I finished brick 2 x 2 yellow... but in few days I put it in again my
inventory, I would like to comunicate it to all the users that have the brick
in their wanted list.

Is It possible?
Thanks.
Gianni.

Notifications are send for available l new listed parts or when parts become
available when moved from Stockroom to store.
It doesn't notify when you list new items in a Stockroom.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Dec 2, 2016 16:32

Subject:

Re: Country flag ?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, peplu06 writes:

Hi,
It would be nice and useful to see a small flag matching the
country between "date" and "buyer" in the "feedback" tab.
Is this something possible?
Thanks
Eric

Already possible to show country flags: http://www.bricklink.com/feedbackSettings.asp?viewFrom=P

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Dec 1, 2016 11:30

Subject:

Re: Limit cash payments to approved postal codes

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Topic:

In Suggestions, chetzler writes:

I just had a buyer from three states away claim that he sent cash in the mail.
While this seems very risky to me, he did indeed select "Cash (no COD)" as a
payment type even though that option states that it is for local pickup only.
Since there is no way to actually enforce local pickup, I didn't realize
this until after he mailed the money, frankly because I've never had anyone
do this before! I accept lots of cash payments from members of my LUG, but it
doesn't usually occur outside of that.

Can we get BrickLink to only accept "Cash" payments on an order if that buyer's
postal code is on a seller-selected list? I don't know how postal codes
work in other countries, but in the US (and Canada to, I think) the zip code
gets more specific as you go from left to right. So for example, using wildcard
characters, I could allow cash payments from anyone in Lincoln, NE with a single
entry: 685**.

Thoughts?

Why didn't you catch it at invoicing?

-Chris

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Nov 29, 2016 15:41

Subject:

Re: Naming & addressing

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Topic:

In Suggestions, udenbricks writes:

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

In Suggestions, udenbricks writes:

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

In Suggestions, Cob writes:

You would be surprised how many people don't know how to write their own
address correct.
BL can't know, and show, the correct format for each country.

There are ways to have the address checked against postal databases for validity.
Various websites use them.

If BL where to verify only the USA, EU, Germany, France and the Netherlands (the
5 regions with most members), 92% of the addresses would be verified. While
I agree that BL cannot check every country, verifying 92% of addresses is much
better than 0%.

Buyers are responsible for the correctness of their own address.
If BL would use their database to check addresses there might be privacy laws
involved.

This is exactly the problem: Buyers are responsible for the correctness of
their own address.
But BL can and must give the tools to fill it in correctly. (BL cannot check
it)

Do you see the comma between dutch post(zip)code and city??? (also in other
country's like Belgium there is a comma) such commas can cause problems
while the post company's are reading your shipping's with character
recognition.

A Dutch address doesn't contain a comma between the zipcode and city:
https://www.postnl.nl/versturen/brief-of-kaart-versturen/hoe-verstuur-ik-een-brief-of-kaart/brief-adresseren/

So why is BL placing that comma in your address: (see:https://www.bricklink.com/pref_general.asp?rD=Y)

It doesn't.

Perhaps you've entered the comma yourself.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Nov 29, 2016 15:11

Subject:

Re: Naming & addressing

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Topic:

In Suggestions, udenbricks writes:

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

In Suggestions, Cob writes:

You would be surprised how many people don't know how to write their own
address correct.
BL can't know, and show, the correct format for each country.

Buyers are responsible for the correctness of their own address.
If BL would use their database to check addresses there might be privacy laws
involved.

A Dutch address doesn't contain a comma between the zipcode and city:
https://www.postnl.nl/versturen/brief-of-kaart-versturen/hoe-verstuur-ik-een-brief-of-kaart/brief-adresseren/

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Nov 29, 2016 12:50

Subject:

Re: Naming & addressing

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36 times

Topic:

In Suggestions, Cob writes:

You would be surprised how many people don't know how to write their own
address correct.
BL can't know, and show, the correct format for each country.

Buyers are responsible for the correctness of their own address.
If BL would use their database to check addresses there might be privacy laws
involved.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Nov 28, 2016 15:39

Subject:

Re: Naming & addressing

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Topic:

In Suggestions, udenbricks writes:

@Bricklink:

Change the address fields so the BL-subscriber can/must fill in his/her address
in the right format AND in the right order.
(the BL-subscriber is the onliest person in the world who knows his/her address
the best.)

regards,

Nico

as a seller i have too make too much changes in buyers addresses
(a waste of time)
if an address is wrong/not in the right format there are more chances for delivery
mistakes

You would be surprised how many people don't know how to write their own
address correct.
BL can't know, and show, the correct format for each country.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Nov 26, 2016 07:55

Subject:

Re: ADVANCED Minimal buy ammount override button

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Topic:

In Suggestions, spdif76 writes:

If there is a Minimal buy ammount in a shop, I suggest a new button:

"I'm ready to pay the minimum buy ammount of the shop, even if my order doesn't
reach it."

Hi,

You can always contact the store to ask for the Bypassword.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Nov 13, 2016 13:18

Subject:

Re: Wanted lists in stores only show want

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Topic:

In Suggestions, fatum writes:

When opening a wanted list in a store it now shows everything available from
that list, even the items that are already fulfilled (want: -).
It would be a real timesaver if I could filter out the items that are fully done.

Move the parts to 'Have'.

When buying the items in your Wanted List in the Buy Page, BrickLink will
automatically account for each item’s Have Quantity and look for the remaining
Wanted Quantity.
https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=1

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Nov 12, 2016 09:44

Subject:

Re: alerting new foreign buyers to postage

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Topic:

In Suggestions, wyldkat1976 writes:

I table of shipping costs in your terms would be a good idea. You have taken
the time to make a list of handling charges, but they have no idea until you
hit them with an invoice what the shipping cost is.

Some international buyers
with limited understanding of English may also be seeing your handling fees and
thinking they are shipping fees as there are no other mentions of shipping cost.

I agree. At first glance I did too, untill closer looked.

A simple table doesn't take long to add and limits the shocks of postage
costs on the invoice.

Kev

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Nov 12, 2016 05:43

Subject:

Re: Ability to Duplicate wanted list

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Loadednrg writes:

Ability to Duplicate wanted list, so second new wanted list would have all the
same parts as the first wanted list, with the number '2' at the end,

You already can copy a wantlist.
It's possible as wel as with Classic View and in New Updated View.

Create a New Wantlist
Check the checkboxes of all items.
Select Copy to.. (select wantlist)

so we can keep our original colour scheme plus mess with the colour scheme of
second variation.

Say I have a wanted list for a complete custom airplane.
I'd like to be able to duplicate the wanted list as 'wanted list for
plane - 2', and set up a different colour scheme for all the same parts in
the second new list.
So when I'm making a bulk order for customers, I can easily order lots of
colour scheme A, or colour scheme B of the airplane.
As a simple example.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Nov 12, 2016 04:48

Subject:

Re: alerting new foreign buyers to postage

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Topic:

In Suggestions, trippy21 writes:

Every NPB i've had to do is because of a a new foreign buyer, who usually
doesn't realise i'm not in their country and so wasn't expecting
such high postage charges, for what is usually a very small order.

This is a real pain as they tie up stock for two weeks through the NPB process
that i can't sell.

Can there be either: -
a. a way to restrict foreign new users from buying until they have 'x'
feedback

or

b. Ensure that the new user understands they are not buying from their country
and postage costs will be high

Add a Shipping tabel to your Terms.

Set your Terms as Store Landing Page instead of Featured items.
http://www.bricklink.com/v2/mystore/display.page

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Nov 11, 2016 10:11

Subject:

Re: Select stockroom items in inventory

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Erikmax writes:

In the Inventory there is a possibility to make a selection excluding stockroom
items.

However, ot looks more usefull to me to select on 'Stockroom items".

We regularly put some items temporaly on "Stockroom" to double check stock, split
out for type etc.

It would be helpfill to see at a glance which items shouls be reviewed and put
back on stock again.

As far as i can see this is impossible, or do I miss something?

Erik

Could be a browser thing
http://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1012386

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Nov 3, 2016 09:46

Subject:

Re: Inventory option for buyers

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Topic:

In Suggestions, vanderwd writes:

As a buyer, it would be great if I could maintain a list of my current inventory
on my phone through your site. That way, I could tell much more quickly if I
don't have an item that I see for sale. I know it's possible through.
Wish lists, but it would be easier if separate.

You can upgrade to seller and keep the shop closed.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Oct 29, 2016 11:26

Subject:

Re: "used" and "new" in the orders

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Topic:

http://www.bricklink.com/orderSettings.asp?viewFrom=P

In Suggestions, joel07 writes:

In Suggestions, qwertyboy writes:

In Suggestions, joel07 writes:

Bonjour, je voudrais suggérer une idée pour différencier les pièces "used" et
"new" lorsque l'on reçoit une commande, car il n'est pas toujours évident
de les distinguer facilement ( new et used sont écrit de la même couleur et sont
mélangés ) !
Par exemple, soit on met toutes les pièces "new" en tête de liste, puis les pièces
"used" à la suite ! Ou alors on peut les différencier par des couleurs différentes
( pièces "new" sur fond vert, ou écrit en vert, et pièces "used" en rouge ) !
Merci beaucoup !
La Boutique de Reld

There is already a setting for orders to show condition in different colors.
Is that not what you need?

Niek.

Hi Niek, yes it is what I need, how do I find this setting ? Thanks
Joël

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Oct 28, 2016 04:51

Subject:

Re: Add feedback link to order detail screen

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Topic:

In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:

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

No, feedback will then be used to communicate as it's the first option they
see to contact the seller.

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.

With a 'leave feedback'-link on top of the Orderdetailpage it's easier
to leave feedback such as 'please cancel order' or 'is it shipped?'
instead of scrolling down the page to the 'contact seller about this order'-link
and type a short message.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Oct 28, 2016 02:08

Subject:

Re: Add feedback link to order detail screen

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Topic:

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

No, feedback will then be used to communicate as it's the first option they
see to contact the seller.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Oct 12, 2016 07:22

Subject:

Re: Wanted lists

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Topic:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, sheppy02 writes:

[…]

It will be possible in the future, according the Share message.

Not Sure I like that idea, when I am building sets, any missing parts, I add
to my wanted list and put the set to one side, then go onto another set, It gives
me a reminder of what I am missing, especially, when I am going through bought
collections dumped into boxes,
hopefully I find the parts when looking for other parts, if eventually I give
up looking, or have enough parts to warrant an order, I will do so...........
but to have sellers contacting me saying "I have the parts you require"
is really intrusive, and tbh. SPAM,

Look at the settings for one of your WL, you’ll see a “Share WL” toggle, with
a green, 4-month-old “Feature Coming Soon!” next to it.
So, it’s an option for each WL. You’ll have shared and unshared WL.

Correct, thank you.

Besides, we have no idea whatsoever how it’ll work: Will the WL be shared with
everybody? with a selection of people? How? Etc.

And, besides, the “spamish” contacts already exist. They are called “notifications.”
Even though they work on a part by part basis.

Notifications are voluntary and can be turned off in the wantlist settings.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Oct 12, 2016 02:07

Subject:

Re: Wanted lists

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Topic:

In Suggestions, jackamoo writes:

Make wanted lists viewable to everyone so we can help each other complete our
sets

It will be possible in the future, according the Share message.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Oct 11, 2016 13:36

Subject:

Re: Sort sellers by distance

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Topic:

In Suggestions, 2tacos99cents writes:

I recently was trying to find parts and I wanted to source them from a seller
relatively close. This turned out to be a pain because there wasn't any automated
way to do it. It would be great if the marketplace was able to sort search results
by distance. The necessary information (zipcodes is all you need for a general
estimate) is already available in peoples account information. There are free
API's that will return distance. Google, for example, allows 2500 searches
per day under their free API plan.

I quickly searched the forum and didn't see this suggestion so figured I'd
throw it out there since it's a common & useful feature of marketplace searches.

Thanks

Welcome to Bricklink.
http://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1007218

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Oct 9, 2016 05:29

Subject:

Re: Show number of Canceled order for buyers

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Topic:

In Suggestions, JustinFournier writes:

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

I have cancelled an order because it was intended to go along with another order,
the first of which was cancelled by the seller DAYS after paying because he didn't
have inventory. The only other cancellation was caused by the seller incorrectly
listing colours on the key part in the order so I chose to cancel rather than
take the wrong colour.

Also, buyers are permitted to cancel due to shipping expense being too high,
and the more order I get these too high shipping charges tacked on, the more
likely I am to start cancelling.

At some point I will become frustrated enough by sellers selling cheap bricks
then making it up on the back end with inflated shipping and handling charges
to start canceling every single order like that, and don't think I should
be extorted by the threat of a cancellation count.

Your feedback left doesn't reflect experienced inflated shipping and charges.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Sep 18, 2016 08:50

Subject:

Re: Green Dot notifications on My Store and My BL

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Cob writes:

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

Which green dots?

I believed both green dots meant I was logged in.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Sep 18, 2016 04:38

Subject:

Re: Green Dot notifications on My Store and My BL

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

Which green dots?

http://www.bricklink.com/mySettings.asp?viewFrom=P

In Suggestions, Cob writes:

Please allow customization of the green dot notifications on My Store and My
BL.

These green dot represents a call to action, however improperly notifying a user
of an action to perform causes them to ignore the green dot notification.

Example, I package an order on Saturday afternoon, I cannot ship until Monday
morning. The green dot provides a call to action to mark the package as shipped.
I can't, it is Saturday afternoon and there is no mail service. If go ahead
and mark the package as shipped, two things then happen.

1. The buyer immediately receives a green dot call to action notification to
mark the package as received.
Well, how can they? It is Saturday afternoon and the next mail service will
not run until Monday. So now for until at least Monday, the green dot notification
is completely useless.

2. Next if I mark the order as shipped on a Saturday afternoon, I immediately
get the green dot call to action notification to send the drive thru notification.
When I do this the buyer will get notified that I shipped the package....but
I didn't ship package because it is Saturday afternoon. There is no mail
service until Monday morning. So I send the drive thru notification on a Saturday
afternoon I am not being truthful to the buyer as I have stated that the package
has been shipped. (BTW BL's default drive thru states that the package has
been shipped).

The ability to turn on of off the notifications or provide a time lag of the
notifications would be greatly appreciated and make them useful.

Thank you,
Cob

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Sep 18, 2016 04:32

Subject:

Re: Green Dot notifications on My Store and My BL

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Topic:

Which green dots?

In Suggestions, Cob writes:

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Sep 16, 2016 16:06

Subject:

Re: PLEASE enable Payment at checkout

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Cob writes:

Please make the site upgrade and enable payment at checkout. I have so many
buyers confused on what to do and how to pay. If they had the option to pay
at checkout it would be so much more streamlined and convenient for everyone.

I am fully prepared and ready to handle payment at checkout, I already give my
buyer the maximum they will be charged for shipping in my terms (and yes, I never
charge more than my terms state, even if I would lose money). Therefore, the
buyer already knows the cost of their order at checkout, why can't they pay
at checkout?

Cob

Autocheckout should have multiple payment methods integrated before going live.
If Paypal becomes the only accepted payment method it's forced upon us.

I'm sure in the future BL will become an escrow service for buyer protection.
Just like on AliExpress...

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Sep 10, 2016 13:08

Subject:

Re: Please add to My Inventory page

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Topic:

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)

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Sep 10, 2016 13:03

Subject:

Re: Quote improvements

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Topic:

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?

The quote system encourages to checkout and order instead of only asking a quote.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Sep 10, 2016 05:20

Subject:

Re: OR option

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Milko writes:

Generally I am using Wanted List for first time and feature that auto selects
stores where I can buy bricks is just superb . But I thought that in some
cases there is no difference if you could use in your creation for example brick
1x4 or two 1x2 bricks.
But when you select 1x4 brick AND 1x2 brick in wanted list, then hit Auto-Searching
system will return stores that has both of them. In some cases for my MOC there
were 4 stores where I would have to buy bricks, but deselecting for example 1x2
brick and selecting 1x4 - there were 3 shops. Of course as we all know more shops
= more shipping costs.

So my idea is to add some kind of option that for every slot there is an "OR"
option - I select yellow brick 2x6 in blue but it will be fine too if theres
gonna be 2x yellow 2x3 bricks.

Or maybe there already exist that kind of option but I didn't spotted it
yet ?

You can create another wantlist(s) with alternatives and deselect in searches.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Sep 8, 2016 11:28

Subject:

Re: Find Local Stores

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Topic:

In Suggestions, GrumpyWizard writes:

It would be cool if there was a way to find stores in my city, not just my state,
so we could have the option of meeting up craigslist-style to avoid shipping
costs, and to make new Lego friends.

It isn't a feature because there are (privacy) laws involved.
There are better ways to meet up local Lego enthusiasts.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Sep 1, 2016 07:52

Subject:

Re: Please add an Echeck Pending order status

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Topic:

In Suggestions, renhoffman writes:

Does the buyer see that status? If not, then that doesn't help me. I want
the buyer to be able to see the status as payment pending.

Darren

Yes, the buyer can mark the payment as 'Sent: payment is on it's way.'
http://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=121
Payment is 'Sent', not paid, until the seller marks the payment as 'Completed'.

Separate the payment status from the order status, and you will have "Clearing"
as an option for payments.

--
Marc.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Aug 6, 2016 07:58

Subject:

Re: No feedback for cancelled orders

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Shintaku writes:

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

In Suggestions, Shintaku writes:

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

In Suggestions, Shintaku writes:

Hello,

Can someone explain me why are feedback allowed for cancelled orders?

Example: I have a buyer, who bought hundreds of euro of stuff from me. After
7 days you can start a NPB. After 14 days you can cancel the order if you are
lucky that they do not reply. If they reply, it needs 21 days to cancel the order.

If you cancel the order BEFORE 21 days, they can leave a negative feedback.
If you cancel the order after those 21 days, they cannot leave a negative feedback.

So I usually wait 21 days (or 14 if I am lucky).

Thus, people can block hundreds of euro worth of lego from your store for 21
days. Yes, they will have a penalty, but it's however a big loss for a seller.

I believe that it would be more useful if no feedback for cancelled order was
allowed.

Please if I am not correct help me to be corrected.

If a stoplisted buyer buys with a duplicate account from you again, you would
want to cancel the order and be able to leave feedback to warn others.

If a buyer asks to falsify customs forms you want to be able to cancel and leave
feedback to warn others.

If a seller provides bad service and just cancels the order to avoid a NSS, buyers
should be able to leave feedback to warn others.

And probably they would be retailated with a negative feedback, so they won't
ever leave a negative.

All three above reasons wouldn't be retaliated because that would emphasise
their bad behaviour.

But they can however say that the other part is a liar and you won't ever
be able to see the truth, just the negative lowering your percentage in the shop
frontpage.

Take this.

A seller claimed he shipped me the parts. Parts never arrived. I started a paypal
claim and a NSS. The seller lost the paypal claim, and I completed the NSS. Then
the seller asked BL to remove the negative, as he claimed he had refunded me,
and he put me a negative. I had to spend a lot of time showing bricklink that
he did not refund me, as he refused to refund me, he simply lost the paypal claim
and thus paypal refunded me, not the seller. I still have him calling me a liar
in his reply to my feedback, while obviously he is the liar (he has 25 negative
feedbacks as a seller, so I'm not surprised).

With 25 negatives the pattern of bad behaviour is obvious to the public.

People will lie if they seem that's the only way to protect their interest.

A good reason to keep the ability to leave feedback to by NSS/NRS or NPB cancelled
orders.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Aug 6, 2016 05:43

Subject:

Re: No feedback for cancelled orders

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Shintaku writes:

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

In Suggestions, Shintaku writes:

And probably they would be retailated with a negative feedback, so they won't
ever leave a negative.

All three above reasons wouldn't be retaliated because that would emphasise
their bad behaviour.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Aug 6, 2016 05:19

Subject:

Re: No feedback for cancelled orders

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Shintaku writes:

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Aug 5, 2016 11:57

Subject:

Re: It would be nice to attach pics to messages

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30 times

Topic:

In Suggestions, legoman77 writes:

In Suggestions, elias3 writes:

In Suggestions, legoman77 writes:

In Suggestions, FergH0va writes:

You had me until you said, "cats." After that, this post lost all value.

Dogs rule.
Cats are evil seeds of demons.

*winky face*

Dogs are devils. There are many avatars of cats here. I noticed that your avatar
is not of a dog.
Case closed.
John P

That is a very cute cat

Cats leave footprints on your heart. Dogs leave drool on your clothes.
John P

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Aug 5, 2016 02:10

Subject:

Re: It would be nice to attach pics to messages

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Topic:

In Suggestions, pikachu3 writes:

In Suggestions, RobErNat writes:

In Suggestions, OOO_Shiny writes:

I've had a few situations where I would like the opportunity to attach an
image to messages to other members. Usually to confirm that the condition of
a used part is acceptable to my customer and/or is the color they are looking
for, and occasionally to send a photo of my cat.

Would anyone else find value in this functionality?

Already exists...
If you activate
Receive Contact Messages To: Both E-Mail and My Messages on following page:
http://www.bricklink.com/pref_contact.asp

Then any message from any member send on bricklink will also be send to your
regular inbox.
From there you can reply to the 'contacts' e-mail and attach pictures...

And from buyers you have the e-mail in your order form, so you can simply copy
it on BL and paste it in your mailerbrowser and send a mail, including pictures...

Easy

Thanks,
OOO_Shiny

There should be a way to do it within BrickLink, without having to give
out your actual email address.

Upload to My Pics and add the shortlink into the message.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Aug 4, 2016 07:23

Subject:

Re: Move coupons received from sellers.

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Topic:

In Suggestions, picabo writes:

I was asked to post this as a suggestion for voting on.

While hovering on My BL you are able to see any of the open coupons you have
available to use.

However, when you are shopping in a store, under the current system, you do not
see that coupon until final checkout at the very bottom.

My suggestion is to move that coupon back to the top when you are in a particular
store or in a more visible place to be seen before checkout.

Thank you.

Pam

Yes.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Aug 4, 2016 02:14

Subject:

Re: Make coupons more visible within a store

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Topic: