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LBG & DBG abbreviations in searches - brisbane_qld (722)

Light Bluish Gray and Dark Bluish Gray are very common colours, and LBG and DBG are common abbreviations for these colours. Could you please consider recognising LBG and DBG [...]
(69 months ago, Sep 6, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Request for addition in checkout process - Teup (6606)

[...] I don't actually understand this suggestion and explanation. Seems it's about low lot values again, what exactly is not satisfactory about the minimum order and [...]
(69 months ago, Sep 3, 2018, to Suggestions)

Request for addition in checkout process - StoreToys4Boys (1497)

Request for addition in checkout process and terms of store at beginning of purchase. Hello Admins of BrickLink. I would like to request an addition in the checkout process that [...]
(69 months ago, Sep 3, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Make Special Assemblies easier to find pt 2 - pitz8008 (14768)

[...] Eggcellent
(69 months ago, Sep 2, 2018, to Suggestions)

Make Special Assemblies easier to find pt 2 - JulieK (8978)

Suggestion is to give Special Assemblies their own section of the catalog. Right now they can be found by going to the parts section. Giving them their own section would make [...]
(69 months ago, Sep 2, 2018, to Suggestions)

Make Special Assemblies easier to find pt 1 - JulieK (8978)

Suggestion is to add Special Assemblies to the "Items Appears In" section of the catalog
(69 months ago, Sep 2, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - SylvainLS (46)

[...] You have two ways of seeing this suggestion: — as a new restriction upon the buyer (like done on S@H), — or as a stockroom feature for sellers, an automation of [...]
(70 months ago, Sep 1, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - hullboxer (192)

As a buyer, I would not place an order in a store with this type of restriction. I would pay more, likely more than an additional orders shipping (which would be the proposed [...]
(70 months ago, Sep 1, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - Teup (6606)

Yes, that is correct. In a world with unlimited stock everyone could buy as much as they like without limitations :) When I upload a part-out there are always a few lots [...]
(70 months ago, Sep 1, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - leggodtshop (3863)

It seems like this proposal is not to aid buyer(s) but to overcome a limitation as seller. Just thinking outloud: Selling new items, and as seller you want availability [...]
(70 months ago, Sep 1, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - Teup (6606)

[...] You're right it would take a bit of extra infrastructure. But I think if items would be hidden (or quantity substracted) to buyers who have an order that [...]
(70 months ago, Sep 1, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - DeLuca (286)

[...] One additional concern that I have with this idea, is that buyers may start assuming that stores have far more items available than are showing up (particularly if [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 31, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - yorbrick (1185)

[...] It isn't my idea. But I think teup has replied to the same question already - I think he wrote once the order is marked as shipped or packed or similar. Presumably [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 31, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - qwertyboy (7866)

[...] It would take more than just a few changes. For instance, if you set a max of 100 per customer, and someone buys 100, when would your shop show 100 in inventory again? [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 31, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - Bricklord (17793)

I fully support this; it is years overdue as an option for a seller to have in their store. What also needs to be implemented is the option for a seller to refuse to allow [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 31, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - yorbrick (1185)

[...] Yes, I don't mind prices changing as the base currency does that. But here, a buyer would see a store has been and still is purposely stopping a buyer from buying [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 31, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - yorbrick (1185)

[...] Another downside is that it would be a good way of hiding how much inventory is really out there. Someone could have a lot of an apparently rare part and would crash [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 31, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - Teup (6606)

[...] You're right about that. Though I don't think it's really a problem that the quanitity would change - right now prices also change when you log in, because [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 31, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - yorbrick (1185)

[...] There is a small downside that if a buyer places an order for 500, then happens to browse the store again while not logged in, then they see that more stock is available. [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 31, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - Teup (6606)

Funny you should say that, I logged on to BO just now and found that a Chinese guy has bought out 2 lots :D Now my store offers round 1x1 plates in all colours except trans clear [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 31, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - leggodtshop (3863)

First of all: be my guest, if you want to use this option go ahead it's your store and your items to sell. No problem at all. But.. just for arguments sake... what would [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 31, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - Teup (6606)

[...] So I guess alot of the concern is remedied if what's left in stock really is invisible. That way, you can hardly blame a store for not selling it any more than you [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 31, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - Teup (6606)

[...] No, it should not be visible anywhere, just like a stockroom items is not visible. If I have a lot of 5000 but limit it to 500 per buyer, it should show as a 500 size [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 31, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - Teup (6606)

[...] So you leave the field 0 :D
(70 months ago, Aug 31, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - Geniac (709)

[...] I have no desire to bar anybody from buying as much of my inventory at once as they want. I'm here to sell Lego. If somebody wants to buy all I have of a part, that's [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - leopard37 (4552)

Voted no, You are here to sell items no? If someone from China can make money on your part with shipping. Let them, TLG has made their cut, you make yours, than let them make [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - DeLuca (286)

[...] The full quantity of a given item would not be visible on the item's Catalog entry, but would it be visible on the item's entry in the store? It is my understanding [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - DeLuca (286)

[...] Though you say it in disagreement, this is actually what I said (that I would just buy what I want from a store without lot-limits, and that those with limits will [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - Teup (6606)

[...] I agree, you should not see it. It would work exactly the same as the stockroom currently works: You don't see what's back there that you cannot order. The shop [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - danielclark (355)

I'd be less inclined to shop in a store that restricts how much of an item I could buy, especially if I could see they had more. When I search for parts it's by highest [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - Teup (6606)

[...] You're making it sound like this option will force you to do certain things, but that's not the case at all. You are free to buy wherever you like and if a seller [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - DeLuca (286)

[...] I agree completely. If I want to buy, for example, ~30 blasters (to replace the stud-shooters in Battlepacks), and I can only buy them in batches of 5-10 at a [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - Teup (6606)

[...] Buyers are always limited in what they can buy. A buyer won't see the difference between a seller offering their stock in doses and a seller who does not have alot [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - Teup (6606)

[...] You have some good points and I agree they need to be addressed in some way should this feature ever make it to implementation. You're right the priceguide for current [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - enig (6342)

[...] I like the idea. I really do and it would be super useful. But just as with many things - it works well if sellers use it for the actual purpose that you have outlined [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - 62Bricks (1455)

[...] This would not give you more buyers. If anything it will turn away buyers. There are no buyers out there specifically looking for sellers who limit what they can buy. [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - Pippysblocks (4781)

A big yes from me
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - brickconnector (8726)

[...] I understand the problem very well. I really want to help as many people as possible in some parts (and therefore get more orders), but some things are always [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - Teup (6606)

[...] But at least you will have 10 buyers rather than 1 :)
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - bje (1577)

[...] Supermarket specials? Those that go buy X for Y price limited to two or six or whatever per customer. That would be one I would use this for. Another, an idea I've [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - WhiteHorseMatt (1432)

[...] But as a Bricklink seller? There are lots less overheads involved in selling 10 items to one buyer, than one each to 10 buyers. Unless OP was intending it to be like [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - Teup (6606)

[...] Exactly, when I have plenty of them in grays, black and white, I have alot of buyers for them, but then sooner or later there's always that guy who buys them all [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - BrickBuy (40552)

I would like this! I would love to offer some of the items I have in my store for a low price. For instance, I have lots of poly bags of the same type that I would love for customers [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - SylvainLS (46)

[...] Then he doesn’t have enough to lure, er, attract other buyers. (Just kidding with the vocabulary. It’s a genuine concern for a seller to have variety and staples.)
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - axaday (7302)

[...] What happens if you lose them?
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - Teup (6606)

[...] I think it is actually quite common practise for sellers who are not looking to really get rid of their store to sometimes keep some items in stockroom and not offer [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - SylvainLS (46)

[...] One obvious use is to do like S@H: limit resale potential, er, I mean, allow more customers to be served.
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - LearnedBrick (7492)

[...] While I understand the concept of this request, I have a simple question: What is the virtue of this feature? What makes it good? Isn't the intended effect of offering [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

New parameter for lots: max per buyer - Teup (6606)

I would really like to see a new parameter for lots that limits the amount a buyer can buy of a certain part in any one order. The part would then turn up in search results and [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Minimum re-order level and auto wantlist - calsbricks (8514)

[...] We are in total agreement with that. We have developed our own in-house Access system which deals with all aspects of running a store but doe not yet have full inventory [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 29, 2018, to Suggestions)

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