BrickLink Discussion Forum

In Suggestions, Dutchblockhead writes:

Hi,

I would like to propose the idea to add the subnavigation to the homepage.
Alot of the times i want to look up the priceguide for a set and it always takes
some extra clicks.

The Catalog used to be on a separate Tab. Would be nice to have it back.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jun 30, 2018 23:15

Subject:

Re: Button placement on quotes received

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In Suggestions, tasbaz7 writes:

For the benefit of those of us with less accurate clicking skills, I would like
the buttons "order" & "cancel" on the quotes page stacked side by side (horizontally)
rather than sitting vertically on top of each other. There seems to be plenty
of space free on the page, & this would make inadvertently clicking the wrong
button less likely.

People will click incorrectly no matter where a button is located.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jun 26, 2018 07:50

Subject:

Re: Archive completed wanted lists

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In Suggestions, r.pothof writes:

Hello BrickLink,

I like to have a feature to archive my completed (100%) wanted lists.
I think it is helpfull to clear op the total list, but even to backup them.

Is it possible to add it?

Hope to hear from you soon!

Kind regards,
Rinaldo Pothof

Click Download on each Wantlist to save it as xml file.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jun 6, 2018 11:29

Subject:

Re: Auto-Wanted based on Set Invoice.

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In Suggestions, Lister192065 writes:

Not sure if I'm missing something but there is no simple want to add a complete
set inventory as a Wanted list.

Example: 10016-1, in order to build a Wanted list of parts for this set I have
to add each piece individually to a new Wanted list.

Am I missing something or does this feature not yet exist.

I have a standard Buyer account so not sure if this feature is available to other
user types.

Go here: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/wanted/partout.page

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

May 19, 2018 14:59

Subject:

Re: Apply cart to wanted list

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In Suggestions, IQ1970 writes:

Is there a way to apply a cart to a wanted list?

You can add items in the cart to a Wantlist.

I know there is the option to "Apply Order" to a wanted list. However I want
to play around a bit with my wanted lists to figure out the best prices before
I start the actual ordering.

You can use the Buy tab search option a few times over and over, create a cart
each time, then compare the carts on multiple browser tabs.
Unfortunately the Buy feature doesn't allow to do multiple searches because
after it finds a store and you create a cart you need to go back again and search
again.

Or use the classic view By Shop option to find the stores with the most parts
and to create multiple carts. https://www.bricklink.com/wantedShop.asp?showOld=Y

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

May 18, 2018 13:21

Subject:

Re: Blocking a store

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In Suggestions, wolbar writes:

Hi, I have been stopped / blocked by a rather thin skinned seller.

Is there a way I can block the store? I don't want to see the store any longer
or be able to add items from its inventory. I have gone to the store twice now
to add items only to find out I am blocked.

That is annoying me and there should be a way for a buyer to block a seller in
turn.

Here's the link https://www.bricklink.com/searchSettings.asp?viewFrom=P

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Apr 10, 2018 04:25

Subject:

Re: Price guide rant

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In Suggestions, LaineeP writes:

I know that this has probably been beat to death, but I have a suggestion. I,
as well as others I'm sure, have complained about the average prices that
are grossly inflated due to very high priced parts. On the used side of the guide
it seems it is always the same 2 stores (ex $39.95 for a $0.20 piece).

Why can't we do what they do in some sporting events - throw out the lowest
and highest and then average. I'm sure there is a way to do this.

Lainee

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

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Apr 9, 2018 07:31

Subject:

Re: After posting feedback "Go Back" Button

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In Suggestions, randyipp writes:

Please fix this "go back" button to load the orders page not actually go back
a page. This requires me to hit refresh in order to see what order needs feedback
next.

It's not an issue when there are only 1 or 2 but more than that and
it can get a little annoying.

You can use the Mass feedback link for 3 or more orders.

This issue was observed on Chrome, it may react differently on other browsers,
if so I would love to hear about which ones if the button works!

Thanks!

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Apr 8, 2018 05:18

Subject:

Re: “Report” Button

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In Suggestions, todeluca writes:

Due to another spammer having appeared on the Forum, and my having to message
the Admins about it, I now think that Bricklink should have a designated “Report”
button on each Forum post (as is the case on Eurobricks). This would make reporting
spam/problem members/etc much easier, since the Admins could be contacted immediately
upon seeing the offending post and automatically be directed to the specific
post in question.
Is this something that Bricklink can implement?

Report here https://www.bricklink.com/problemMessage.asp

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Mar 24, 2018 17:00

Subject:

Re: Default feedback messages

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In Suggestions, chetzler writes:

When I leave positive buyer feedback it usually results in one of three basic
messages:
One general message thanking the buyer for the order,
One thanking new buyers and welcoming them to BL,
One thanking repeat customers.

It'd be great if we had some options at the feedback screen to just select
from 4-5 pre-set messages. Something like radio buttons for message A, message
B, message C, etc.

My browser already makes feedbacks selectable, I only have to type the first
letter.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Mar 22, 2018 01:48

Subject:

Re: How to improve Easy Buy

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In Suggestions, FreezeTile writes:

Why not add a feature to the site where you can select multiple models and then
Easy Buy them all at once?

For example, say I upload two small models to the site and I want to buy both.
I could Easy Buy both models at the same time and possibly find one store selling
the parts for both models!

Already exist. At the Wantlist tab, go to the Search or Buy page.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Mar 19, 2018 11:30

Subject:

Re: Save Offsite Paypal!

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In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:

In Suggestions, WoutR writes:

In Suggestions, PurpleDave writes:

Bricklink famously ground to a halt, twice, because it got hacked. The site
may have been restored to working condition, but a lot of us want nothing to
do with risking exposure of our financial accounts to anyone who may be lurking
behind the scenes. Sellers don't want to give Bricklink the level of control
required to accept payments through Bricklink. Bricklink has announced that
in about a month, they plan to scuttle offsite Paypal as a payment option, without
even taking any input from their core membership. The reason stated was that
new, usually one-time buyers, can't figure out where the payment button is
when they select offsite Paypal as a payment option, so they plan to basically
cut off any buyers and sellers who refuse to use any other form of payment, and
who especially want nothing to do with any onsite Paypal options.

Make offsite Paypal an opt-in payment option. Sellers obviously have to select
up front which payment options they will accept. Make all _buyers_ voluntarily
choose to see offsite Paypal as a payment option when checking out. If a seller
does not accept any other payment options, have them flagged as "does not ship
to you", just like if they were from another country and didn't have your
country enabled for shipping options. If a new buyer signs up, they should be
required to read an explanation of how offsite Paypal works, and confirm that
they want to be able to choose that as a payment option before they even see
it appear in lists.

But seriously, don't chase away a bunch of your regular customers in the
hope that you might be able to "grow your business" on the bank accounts of people
who just get sent here to buy a replacement part that LEGO Consumer Affairs can't
provide, or who are looking for just one retired set, and will never log in again
after they receive their shipment.

Was there not a page in my account settings where I could select my payment methods?
And a filter that hides stores that do not accept my payment types?

Then all what needs to be done is make the default setting for accepting Offsite
Paypal "OFF". (I would not recommend the name "offsite Paypal", I think that
name only makes sense within the current discussion. )

Maybe it was this one... https://www.bricklink.com/storeSettings.new.asp

And yes, save offsite Paypal as an option.

That page has been disabled for a while, however buyers can choose their acceptable
payment methods in the advanced search options and Paypal is still listed there.
Not sure about wanted lists cause I don't use that feature, but am sure I
have seen it mentioned somewhere.

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

Even the payment method element is flawed in design terms. We just had to cancel
an order from someone who chose to pay in euros via Bank Transfer. We only accept
UK pounds for bank transfers and that is/was stated in our terms but because
we aaccept euros (accepted currencies) they were allowed to choose that currency.
Currencies should be defined against payment methods. If you set up bank transfer
you should be able to say GBP only and have that as a viable payment methods.
Again it is not a complicated thing to do - you could have an all radio button
or individual buttons which would need to be marked by the stores for what they
will accept.

They have gone the other way - here are the currencies we accept and here are
ther payment methods you can use. ?????????

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Mar 19, 2018 11:16

Subject:

Re: Save Offsite Paypal!

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In Suggestions, chetzler writes:

I'm curious if BL will continue to offer the multitude other off-sites methods.
Anyone looked at what is still available? There's a bunch I've never
even heard of, and seriously, is a Western Union transfer a better option than
PayPal off-site?

New Stores can't add Offsite Payment Methods since 8th June 2017.
IBAN is an exception after completing the New Seller Verification process.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Mar 18, 2018 16:34

Subject:

Re: Have all members pay BL $1 to buy and/or sell

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In Suggestions, matejo writes:

Mentioned in other posts, I am submitting this as a separate suggestion.

The goal of the $1 payment is to preclude new members from making false orders
and thereby avoid time wasted on pulling order items, attaining packing supplies,
calculating shipping, etc.

Perhaps there is also a benefit with regard to new sellers. Not sure.

I recognize there will be process, payment, and accounting challenges for BrickLink
administrators, along with maybe an undesired initial action to become a member,
however this proposal would screen out false buyers, and benefit the integrity
and positive experiences of the entire new member, buyer, and seller community
-- which for my part is a key reason I'm here.

Don't pick and pack until you're paid.
Enable instant checkout in your store.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Mar 18, 2018 16:31

Subject:

Re: Seller checkout approval for <X new buyers

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This site is for selling and buying.
The lesser restrictions the better.

Enable instant checkout in your store.
That will solve your problem.

In Suggestions, matejo writes:

Whether X = 0 or some short optional range between say -3 and +3, I suggest
that any seller be able to approve of new zero-or-low-feedback members before
they are allowed to check out.

As a heads-up courtesy, new buyers can be advised by BrickLink, via a notice
both near the cart symbol while shopping and in the cart, that checking out will
require the seller's approval.

Attaining approval would require a BrickLink message from the prospective buyer
to the seller requesting to check out. In lieu of a better indicator, this message,
or perhaps more importantly the simple effort to send it, would allow a seller
to make an approval or disapproval decision.

The seller makes a decision, with ideally everything being on the up & up, and
a bona fide order and purchase follow.

However the rule and process is set up, it can be deconflicted with the "Disallow
members with negative feedback" rule.

- - - -

A better solution that what's above, to minimize time-wasting
fake orders, is to have all buyers pay BrickLink a dollar or euro before being
allowed to order.

I for one am happy to pay a dollar, although I cannot speak for anyone else.

- - - -

I've welcomed several new buyers to BrickLink, and I hope to welcome more.

On the flip side, I spent an hour-and-a-half pulling eight sets last Thursday
night, in order to identify a good shipping box (which to free up involved shifting
around several more sets) and to attain an accurate overseas shipping quote on
behalf of the customer, assuming the best with regard to their intentions. I
did this promptly within three hours of order receipt, in order to set up a timely
invoice.

I almost took everything to the post office the next day, in order to get a better
weight since the big box covered my small scale. Thankfully the member's
first negative arrived before that, and I decided to estimate the weight.

This morning, I spent another hour getting these sets back to their storage places.

I did all this on behalf of someone who is playing a mean game with several BrickLink
sellers ... ... ... simply because he can as a new member. Furthermore,
he's now at -4 and has the BrickLink greenlight to order from unsuspecting
sellers. The wasted-time toll of this false buyer round remains TBD.

My sets are safely stored wherever they fit throughout my place; I do not have
a crystal ball to store them in some purchase and ease-of-access order; and I
do not have a warehouse facility.

In light of such service efforts, extensive or otherwise, sellers should be able
to screen new buyers, even if such an evaluation is limited to interpreting a
message.

Or have everyone pay BrickLink a token amount before receiving buyer privileges.
Probably not easy given payment means and currencies, but it would likely alleviate
an ongoing and possibly growing issue.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Mar 14, 2018 10:38

Subject:

Re: Suggestion - link to report post on message

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In Suggestions, Cob writes:

In Suggestions, WoutR writes:

In Suggestions, Cob writes:

Please put a quick link to report a post in each message.

Thanks
Cob

Yes, not having to find the message ID and the correct problem page would make
it easier to report messages. That would help.

An icon could be added next to Cancel and Reply, which could take you directly
to the reporting page with the message number already filled in.

After getting nearly 200 spam forum posts in the last few days, it seems that
this suggestion would be a good addition to the forum page.

Cob

Report the Member as spanner under Report Member.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Mar 7, 2018 09:25

Subject:

Re: Separate professional and private sellers

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In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, Teup writes:

[…]
That's feedback and it's unrelated

There are businesses with low feedback
scores and hobbyists with high scores. It doesn't tell you anything about
the legal form of the transaction.

Nonsense. A “hobbyist” with several sales a week isn’t a hobbyist, whether they
are incorporated / registred / whatever or not.

Several sales a week of a €0,04 part doesn't make it a business.
The ordervalue is more important than amount of sales.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Mar 7, 2018 08:53

Subject:

Re: Separate professional and private sellers

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In Suggestions, Teup writes:

Right now Bricklink is a mall of actual
shops and people having little garage sales and from the front end there's
no difference. That strikes me as odd.

The not differentiating between stores is one of the charmes of Bricklink.
Buyers have the most chance to find the parts they need.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Mar 5, 2018 11:56

Subject:

Re: wanted list - remove items when received

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In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, NicoBuma writes:

Whenever I order things that are on my wanted list and the order arrives and
is checked and completed, it would be nice if the items I just got shipped are
removed from my wanted list, so next time I go shopping it only lists the parts
I still need from my wanted list and not the ones I received in the last (few)
order(s).

Would this be possible for bricklink admins to make changes to the ordering system,
so this can be done automatically? (maybe like a checkbox you can set)

Are there other people who would also like this feature or how do you guys
do this? Do you go through all your wanted lists and delete the items after you've
received your orders, or do you forget to do this and with another order you
order (some) parts double ? (like I have done many times, after which of course
I go through all my wanted lists and remove those parts, to not make the same
mistake again)

1. You can already do that:
  a. within the Wanted List with “Apply Order,”
  b. just after checkout “search items in my wanted lists,”
  c. from the Orders page (a scroll-like icon whose presence depends on a setting
I can’t find)

On My Orders Placed page click Customize display:
https://www.bricklink.com/orderSettingsCols.asp?v=p&viewFrom=O

2. How would BL know if and when you’ve received all the items in the order?

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Mar 3, 2018 11:45

Subject:

Re: "Hide Items if Have Qty is ≥ Want Qty" option

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Buying

In Suggestions, othellico writes:

Hi,
the "Hide Items if Have Qty is ≥ Want Qty" option in wishlists does not work
any more.
Thanks
Claudio

It's a known technical issue.
Report to the Helpdesk https://www.bricklink.com/helpDesk.asp?helpDeskID=114

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Mar 1, 2018 08:55

Subject:

Re: Getting Frustrated Now With Bricklink

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Problem

In Problem, Icetrent writes:

I had never heard of Brick Owl until I started reading this forum.
I have logged on and it is actually not a bad website.
If the people here don't fix this website soon I think I will be packing
up shop here and head over there too.
This website so slow and frustrating to work with.
It took me over 15 mins. to leave feedback for 10 customers today. This is a
1 min task at most. I am so sick of this.

It's fast when you click on the Mass feedback link and copy paste your feedback.
Or don't pile up the feedback-to-leave.

I have sent an email to IT and still no answer.

In Problem, nectara writes:

In Problem, CheshireBricKs writes:

I'm starting to get really frustrated now with Bricklink. Maybe you'll
reply?

Is the quote function broken? I had a quote come in 5 days ago and I had no notification
or anything regarding it. I only knew because the buyer messaged me last night.
This is not acceptable.

Your site has duplicated lots on numerous occasions, this is not acceptable.

Also on numerous occasions I've had customers tell me that they cannot checkout
after ironing out potential issues I have found out it's the site, not me.
I've lost money to this and again, this is not acceptable.

Most things you post are vague from every angle and you sit in the shadows whilst
everyone is up in question. Regardless of if the feedback is good or bad you
still push out the garbage updates anyway. This is not acceptable.

Your site is very slow at times and it's getting more and more frustrating
when trying to work. All of a sudden the site will grind to a standstill. This
is not acceptable.

Your ability to inventory used Lego is appalling. Why not work on this rather
than Brickarms? that's right. Money. If it won't make you money then
you won't bother. This is not acceptable.

I sell on BrickOwl too and I've never had a single issue. You may be the
market leaders currently but your cockyness will catch up with you soon. I pay
my monthly fees on time every time and this is the mess I have to work with?
Can't it just 'work'? Why is everything difficult and half made?
Not acceptable. I'm tired of apologising to customers because of the issues
on this site. I dread to think how many people have turned away from my store
and not said anything.

I'm just frustrated and the quote issue lastnight was the tipping point for
me. Fix your site.

I'm aware there's trolls on here so please keep your witty comments to
yourself.

Thanks
Reece

Hi
I don't want to say Bricklink is a high tech online selling platform quite
the oposite
I don't want to say Bricklink is working flawless
Nothing is perfect in this world
You know this I know this.
Why you don't simply accept that here on Bricklink is exactly like in the
real world.
Stock loss? Never think about it? Every commercial company have a calculated
stock loss.
How big is your's?
You complain about a lost Quote...
What's about Bricklink going offline for a week because of a server problem?
What's about Brickling losing their database? Must have backup?
Maybe they lost their backup together with the actual database? In a fire?
There are so many possibility that something will go wrong that I have no time
to think about?
Just try to overcome?
Drink one beer?
Regards
Nectara

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Mar 1, 2018 08:17

Subject:

Re: Incorrectly marked as Ready

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In Suggestions, Cob writes:

Quit marking orders that the buyer checks out using instant checkout as "ready".

Here is the definition of Ready.

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=41

Ready - Items in order verified, shipping or any additional costs added. Seller
sends an Invoice to the buyer.

It is not possible for BrickLink to verify the items in the order, therefore
the order cannot be marked ready.

Thank you,
Cob

For sellers it's impossible to already have verified the items at Instant
Checkout.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Feb 15, 2018 08:25

Subject:

Re: Make shippment rate charts visible or able to

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In Suggestions, zimoch writes:

Could it be an option to show shipment rate charts in shipment policy tab to
buyers in order to avoid making own tables with these prices?

You can make a printscreen, edit, safe as jpegfile and add the image to your
Terms.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Feb 14, 2018 00:45

Subject:

Re: My-Note-On-User visibility; push-pin colors

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In Suggestions, matejo writes:

Hi,

Please make My Note On User notes an icon-hover-view-note option when visiting
a particular store, placed in the upper-right screen corner with the other small
icons, in order to allow customers to easily review any past notes on a particular
store they are visiting.

Recommend using the red push-pin icon as seen in Orders Placed and wherever else,
and recommend allowing for two or three push-pin color options, instead of just
red.

Thank you for your time, Matthew

Yes.
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1076243

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Feb 13, 2018 10:18

Subject:

Re: Wants list: don't suggest stoplisted stores

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