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Re: What about meeting the Buyers? - SylvainLS (46)

[...] Nah, it’s only second hand knowledge :D What it shows though is I think “dirty” otherwise I’d have referred to spy stuff, like 1940’s BBC’s “Les Français parlent aux [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 6, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: What about meeting the Buyers? - Adjour (2457)

*waves but still hides*
(68 months ago, Oct 6, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: What about meeting the Buyers? - WhiteVanMan (10939)

[...] Now you are showing your age... lol
(68 months ago, Oct 6, 2018, to Suggestions)

New Data Field for the cost/lb paid for stock - DoMT (1801)

For sellers that buy their lego by weight a field in the settings where a seller can enter cost per weight would be really useful. If there was, then the cost per piece field [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 6, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: What about meeting the Buyers? - SylvainLS (46)

[...] Looks like the “special ads” section in some 1980’s newspaper :D
(68 months ago, Oct 6, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: What about meeting the Buyers? - WhiteVanMan (10939)

[...] Maybe do a detour to the UK, and bring a UCS Y-wing instruction book with ya.... I'll let you build my Eiffel Tower if you want.... :-P Paul
(68 months ago, Oct 6, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: What about meeting the Buyers? - goldknight (3617)

[...] Now I know your in California as I am —I’ll be right over !!!
(68 months ago, Oct 6, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - Adjour (2457)

[...] This is hilarious, but I do admit I'm happy to have a $30 non set order and would consider it large. I honestly have made about 40+ orders here and don't think [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: What about meeting the Buyers? - Adjour (2457)

[...] I did see a seller that has something like "send me a pic of what you built and I'll share it on *insert social media here*" Which is something I thought was neat. [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - mikmo (1391)

[...] +1
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: What about meeting the Buyers? - Addict2Brick (626)

[...] It isn't a fun idea
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - chetzler (2319)

[...] People have different budgets and levels of disposable income. I am happy to get a $30+ order, aren't you? Mocking the OP only reenforces his viewpoint, so way to [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

What about meeting the Buyers? - EmblaRonja (5197)

I thought about something... It was great wheen BrickLink for about a year ago had some articles where we could meet some sellers. Fun to read and great for any BrickLinker, [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - cosmicray (3492)

[...] Why is there no like button for posts like this ? :D
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - crazylegoman (1092)

[...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - chetzler (2319)

[...] Sounds like you just needed to vent. Hopefully you'll stick around, I just sent you a 20% off coupon for my store. I hope you'll stop by, I know you will have [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - SylvainLS (46)

[...] Perfect :D:D
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - Teup (6597)

[...] (URL)
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - SylvainLS (46)

[...] Er, no. The “rocket science” argument means it’s intellectually difficult and outside the capabilities of average people. It doesn’t imply that the person should be [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - yorbrick (1182)

[...] Yes, seems sensible to me. It might also be a good idea to flag any parts that do not have dimensions or similar, as that seems to be a fairly common complaint for getting [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - cosmicray (3492)

[...] I wish the best of luck in your purchases over at the big-A and the big-E. As a seller, those two are significantly more expensive to do business upon, and I have to [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - tEoS (5297)

No, I'm simply stating that the "rocket science" argument is flawed. It implies that you don't need the intellect of a very scientific person, as if said person has [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - steelwoolghandi (2609)

[...] I feel you're pain. When I started out as just a buyer on bricklink I had a hard time with the restrictions but it took my a little while to figure out how to check [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - bb745370 (20)

[...] MMh yeha had the same again just now. Havent bought anything in a while cause i couldnt bother the time it takes to setup an order so i get what i nee dfor my projcts, [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - Adjour (2457)

[...] I love this idea. I still don't have my shipping the way I'd like, mainly because I can't see what the buyer is seeing. I'm no dummy and I've shipped [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - Teup (6597)

So, you are saying it is difficult. We're talking about sellers here, people who decide that they can handle selling Lego. Not every person who signs up on Bricklink has [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - LearnedBrick (7469)

[...] Sorry to hear that. Certain stores have their reasons for their restrictions and terms, and your frustration and anger are valid but hopefully short-lived. We have just [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - tEoS (5297)

I grow tired of reading the old "it's not rocket science" argument, as if it somehow substantiates a person's claim. [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - Abels_Bricks (1268)

[...] The best thing that Bricklink could do and I am amazed that BL has not done this. A sandbox for sellers to test postage options. This would allow us all to check out [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - Teup (6597)

[...] And I think on the seller's side of the interface, it should also warn that not all weight/volume/value/country combinations are covered. I think it's the sellers [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - yorbrick (1182)

[...] This is where IC could be improved. The current postage cost could be displayed when in the store and get updated after each addition, and flagged up if an item is included [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - tEoS (5297)

Instant checkout isn't so simple. You can think you have all bases covered, but later discover something that prevents a buyer from ordering. In addition, we have no way [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - yorbrick (1182)

[...] Lot minimums are there to ensure that sellers can offer good prices, but not be picking orders consisting of 100s of lots, each of a single 1p part. Now sellers can easily [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - yorbrick (1182)

[...] Did you not look at the top of the screen by the cart when you were in the store? It should identify the minimum buy and the lot average price needed to check out. BL [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - Bricks_NW_UK (1366)

As a seller your terms should be clear and transparent. I don't get this "lot" charge business to be honest. I sometimes think it is a case of sellers offering silly discounts [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - Teup (6597)

[...] A size restriction sounds ridiculous, I never saw that... How can a buyer possibly anticipate this? There's no way of knowing how big your order is going to be, [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - SezaR (1384)

So frustrating. Read first their terms. Most good sellers do have good and clear terms and nice feedback. I know many of them. By taking a quick look at terms, you can know if [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - StarBrick (7062)

RTFM ?
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - MidwestBrick (1855)

[...] I understand your frustration. There are some sellers with so much going on in their terms that I X out and never go back. But there are many more sellers here that [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 5, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! - Build_Zone (867)

[...] What is wrong with those sellers here:/ I am new seller but I'm not hiding anything if i want add handling fee so I'll say for what if i have the reason to do [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 4, 2018, to Suggestions)

Brickheadz Prints in Stud.io - Tech_M (30)

I and some of my friends are a bit disappointed by the lack of prints from the Brickheadz series, especially the eyes. Does anyone else want these added?
(68 months ago, Oct 2, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Note to seller is not very good - Etown (1740)

[...] I voted yes. I have been guilty of missing a message until I'm ready to invoice. Ron
(68 months ago, Oct 1, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: 90-percentile as new average price ? - Etown (1740)

[...] I voted no because I am hesitant to support anything that would expedite the race to the bottom. It's getting more and more difficult to find sets with a large enough [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 1, 2018, to Suggestions)

Like feature - bb1158246 (7)

I'm sure someone has suggested this before, but since I can't find an earlier post that suggests this, I'll just make a new one. Why not add a 'like' feature [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 1, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: 90-percentile as new average price ? - Bricks_NW_UK (1366)

I agree with the point Teup makes on this. "The race to the bottom" is something that concerns us as well. Constant "sales" just harm the overall selling prices. Same goes with [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 1, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Price offer - yorbrick (1182)

[...] I think it could work if: 1) Sellers opted into it on an item by item basis. 2) Sellers could set two extra prices where (i) the offer is automatically [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 1, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: 90-percentile as new average price ? - yorbrick (1182)

[...] Throwing away data using some other biasing gives an even worse indication of what it has sold for. [...] The average value reports the average (mean) value [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 1, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: 90-percentile as new average price ? - MidwestBrick (1855)

[...] A low price puts in all those sales where people are "selling out". Overall, to each their own on pricing. I have my own methods which vary from color to color, type [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 1, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: Price offer - Gaston.La.Brick (1840)

[...] I'm not a seller on eBay, but I have used the "Make an offer" as a buyer a few times (with always reasonable offers) and sellers have accepted my offer in [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 1, 2018, to Suggestions)

Re: 90-percentile as new average price ? - Gaston.La.Brick (1840)

[...] You are jumping to conclusions. I never said prices are unfair. I'm saying the average calculation, although mathematically correct, is not a good indication of what [...]
(68 months ago, Oct 1, 2018, to Suggestions)

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