Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | SylvainLS  | | Posted: | Oct 6, 2018 14:05 | | Subject: | Re: What about meeting the Buyers? | | Viewed: | 44 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:
| | In Suggestions, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | | | Now I know your in California as I am —I’ll be right over !!!
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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.... 
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Looks like the “special ads” section in some 1980’s newspaper 
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Now you are showing your age... lol
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Nah, it’s only second hand knowledge
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 Français” (French speak to French,
résistance’s coded messages).
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Oct 6, 2018 12:53 | | Subject: | Re: What about meeting the Buyers? | | Viewed: | 42 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| | *waves but still hides* |
| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Oct 6, 2018 12:52 | | Subject: | Re: What about meeting the Buyers? | | Viewed: | 48 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:
| | In Suggestions, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | | | Now I know your in California as I am —I’ll be right over !!!
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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....
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Looks like the “special ads” section in some 1980’s newspaper
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Now you are showing your age... lol
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| Author: | DoMT | | Posted: | Oct 6, 2018 12:26 | | Subject: | New Data Field for the cost/lb paid for stock | | Viewed: | 58 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| 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 could automatically be filled in
for the seller, instead of having to work it out manually each time. And the
cost of inventory would then be quickly reflected.
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| Author: | SylvainLS | | Posted: | Oct 6, 2018 12:20 | | Subject: | Re: What about meeting the Buyers? | | Viewed: | 47 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | | | Now I know your in California as I am —I’ll be right over !!!
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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....
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Looks like the “special ads” section in some 1980’s newspaper
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Oct 6, 2018 12:04 | | Subject: | Re: What about meeting the Buyers? | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| | | Now I know your in California as I am —I’ll be right over !!!
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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....
Paul
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| Author: | goldknight | | Posted: | Oct 6, 2018 12:01 | | Subject: | Re: What about meeting the Buyers? | | Viewed: | 49 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Adjour writes:
| | In Suggestions, EmblaRonja writes:
| | 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, I think specially
for sellers.
Coldn´t we have something just the same with some buyers? Invite them to participate
and show of their collection. What do you collect? Are you a builder or just
collecting? Any special finding to tell about? What do you seek now? Any goal
whit your project, collection?
Et c.
I been a collector my self and I often think it´s not so easy to share my passion
with ordinary friends, not that many of them understand Passion of Lego at all.
Maybe more people out there thinks the same?
I think this would be a very good byer friendly marketing thing that could increase
traffic and sales to the site.
God or bad idea?
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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. I'd love to so something like that.
In person, meh, not if they know who I am (as in they have bought from me and
now have my address). Unfortunately being a woman in a mainly "male" hobby sets
me up for all sorts of stalkers.
Honestly, I feel your pain, not being able to share, but thats what expos/events/etc
are for right?
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Now I know your in California as I am —I’ll be right over !!!
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 18:35 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 107 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, crazylegoman writes:
| | In Suggestions, npl writes:
| | Twice today I spent time making LARGE orders (two different vendors) for about
$30 or so USD+.
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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 I've ever spent $30 at once except when I was finishing a #6985 and
the parts were very expensive.
What I really find is when people are selling as HUGE LOT of lego online/craigslist
without pictures that some questioning reveals its like 3 lbs worth. That's
what it reminds me of.
Anyway, I see both sides,
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 18:29 | | Subject: | Re: What about meeting the Buyers? | | Viewed: | 85 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, EmblaRonja writes:
| | 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, I think specially
for sellers.
Coldn´t we have something just the same with some buyers? Invite them to participate
and show of their collection. What do you collect? Are you a builder or just
collecting? Any special finding to tell about? What do you seek now? Any goal
whit your project, collection?
Et c.
I been a collector my self and I often think it´s not so easy to share my passion
with ordinary friends, not that many of them understand Passion of Lego at all.
Maybe more people out there thinks the same?
I think this would be a very good byer friendly marketing thing that could increase
traffic and sales to the site.
God or bad idea?
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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. I'd love to so something like that.
In person, meh, not if they know who I am (as in they have bought from me and
now have my address). Unfortunately being a woman in a mainly "male" hobby sets
me up for all sorts of stalkers.
Honestly, I feel your pain, not being able to share, but thats what expos/events/etc
are for right?
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| Author: | mikmo | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 18:10 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 68 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, chetzler writes:
| | In Suggestions, crazylegoman writes:
| | In Suggestions, npl writes:
| | Twice today I spent time making LARGE orders (two different vendors) for about
$30 or so USD+.
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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 go, I guess.
Regardless of OP's budget, his complaint is has merit, I have felt the same
way shopping in some seller's stores.
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+1
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| Author: | Addict2Brick | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 17:29 | | Subject: | Re: What about meeting the Buyers? | | Viewed: | 70 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, EmblaRonja writes:
| | 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, I think specially
for sellers.
Coldn´t we have something just the same with some buyers? Invite them to participate
and show of their collection. What do you collect? Are you a builder or just
collecting? Any special finding to tell about? What do you seek now? Any goal
whit your project, collection?
Et c.
I been a collector my self and I often think it´s not so easy to share my passion
with ordinary friends, not that many of them understand Passion of Lego at all.
Maybe more people out there thinks the same?
I think this would be a very good byer friendly marketing thing that could increase
traffic and sales to the site.
God or bad idea?
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It isn't a fun idea
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| Author: | chetzler | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 17:20 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 85 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, crazylegoman writes:
| | In Suggestions, npl writes:
| | Twice today I spent time making LARGE orders (two different vendors) for about
$30 or so USD+.
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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 go, I guess.
Regardless of OP's budget, his complaint is has merit, I have felt the same
way shopping in some seller's stores.
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| Author: | EmblaRonja | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 17:19 | | Subject: | What about meeting the Buyers? | | Viewed: | 193 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| 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, I think specially
for sellers.
Coldn´t we have something just the same with some buyers? Invite them to participate
and show of their collection. What do you collect? Are you a builder or just
collecting? Any special finding to tell about? What do you seek now? Any goal
whit your project, collection?
Et c.
I been a collector my self and I often think it´s not so easy to share my passion
with ordinary friends, not that many of them understand Passion of Lego at all.
Maybe more people out there thinks the same?
I think this would be a very good byer friendly marketing thing that could increase
traffic and sales to the site.
God or bad idea?
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| Author: | cosmicray | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 16:56 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 82 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, crazylegoman writes:
| | In Suggestions, npl writes:
| | Twice today I spent time making LARGE orders (two different vendors) for about
$30 or so USD+.
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Why is there no like button for posts like this ?
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| Author: | crazylegoman | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 16:01 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 107 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, npl writes:
| | Twice today I spent time making LARGE orders (two different vendors) for about
$30 or so USD+.
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| Author: | chetzler | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 15:35 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 72 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, npl writes:
| | Twice today I spent time making LARGE orders (two different vendors) for about
$30 or so USD+. The first had a shipping box size restriction I didn't see
until I was checking out and the seller did not respond to a query for a 'bypass'
in time to be useful. I bought what I wanted on Amazon instead. It will be
here day after tomorrow! Just now I put together another order of over 150 items,
spent 20 min, only to learn it had a ^%#^*^ LOT average of a dollar, and again,
I was required to ask for a bypass. Screw that. I don't have the time for
this nit-noid nonsense. So here's the suggestion: Price your stuff for
what you want and either make the restriction clear on the main page or can the
restrictions. As for me, I'm head for e-bay where I am sure I can get what
I want and where any restrictions are clear.
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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 a good experience. My only "restriction" is a minimum buy of $9.95,
this is enough to cover my overhead (baggies, shipping box, etc.) without any
additional nonsense fees. My shipping tables are clear and the rates are enforced
by instant checkout.
As others have said, not all stores play the kind of games you have described.
I can understand why sellers may want to impose lot fees--we have all had
those kinds of orders. What I don't understand is actually instituting them,
much less other fees. I even occasionally like receiving a high lot/low quantity
order, it ensures I never have to count higher than 5 when pulling any given
lot . If a store's inventory is well-organized such orders really shouldn't
present a headache. If you really love LEGO, you shouldn't mind a little
extra work to help out a fellow builder.
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| Author: | SylvainLS | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 13:08 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 50 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Teup writes:
Perfect
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| Author: | Teup | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 12:54 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 53 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:
| | In Suggestions, tEoS writes:
| | 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 the capacity to know how to do everything very well.
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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 very scientific, just very intelligent. And it doesn’t imply a “rocket
scientist” would have the capacity to know to do everything very well, just rockets.
The same argument is often rendered as “it’s not brain surgery.”
If you think a task needs someone with rare abilities, then it is “rocket science.”
Otherwise, that means you think anyone could do the task, and then “it’s not
rocket science” applies.
Well, you could also think that it both doesn’t need someone with rare abilities
but it also demands attention and time. Then, it’s both not “rocket science”
and not “not rocket science”
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THNPmhBl-8I
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| Author: | SylvainLS | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 12:45 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, tEoS writes:
| | 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 the capacity to know how to do everything very well.
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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 very scientific, just very intelligent. And it doesn’t imply a “rocket
scientist” would have the capacity to know to do everything very well, just rockets.
The same argument is often rendered as “it’s not brain surgery.”
If you think a task needs someone with rare abilities, then it is “rocket science.”
Otherwise, that means you think anyone could do the task, and then “it’s not
rocket science” applies.
Well, you could also think that it both doesn’t need someone with rare abilities
but it also demands attention and time. Then, it’s both not “rocket science”
and not “not rocket science”
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| Author: | yorbrick | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 11:18 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 49 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Teup writes:
| | In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:
| | In Suggestions, tEoS writes:
| | 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 to test our setup or see a buyer's cart to troubleshoot
an issue.
I use instant checkout, though I would never recommend, as I'm certain to
have lost orders because of it not functioning quite right.
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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 that stops the IC working. This is pretty much how it works on BO
- it is great to see if adding one part increases the postage costs, you can
then decide whether the real cost for that part is worth it.
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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 responsibility to make sure that they have it all covered, it's
not rocket science. But it is true it takes some concentration and staring at
the screen to make sure everything is OK, so an algorythm that checks if there
are no holes sounds like exactly the type of thing we have computers for.
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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 postage calculations
wrong (especially for large minifigures). That way, the seller could be prompted
to input the data for all to use, or do the workaround so IC cannot apply to
an order with that part.
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| Author: | cosmicray | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 11:04 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 52 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, npl writes:
| | Twice today I spent time making LARGE orders (two different vendors) for about
$30 or so USD+. The first had a shipping box size restriction I didn't see
until I was checking out and the seller did not respond to a query for a 'bypass'
in time to be useful. I bought what I wanted on Amazon instead. It will be
here day after tomorrow! Just now I put together another order of over 150 items,
spent 20 min, only to learn it had a ^%#^*^ LOT average of a dollar, and again,
I was required to ask for a bypass. Screw that. I don't have the time for
this nit-noid nonsense. So here's the suggestion: Price your stuff for
what you want and either make the restriction clear on the main page or can the
restrictions. As for me, I'm head for e-bay where I am sure I can get what
I want and where any restrictions are clear.
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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 increase my prices to compensate. If you're OK with paying higher
prices, then perhaps we all should take note here. Thanks for the heads up.
Nita Rae
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| Author: | tEoS | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 10:57 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 42 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| 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 the capacity to know how to do everything very well.
In Suggestions, Teup writes:
| | 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 to understand how to set up shipping methods. But I think it is
only fair that for the small portion of those members who really are serious
enough to get into selling, it should be expected of them that they're able
to handle it. If they're not, they should either ask for help or just use
some other way to sell Lego that they do understand (In fact, I think setting
things up at Brickowl is easier than at BL.)
In Suggestions, tEoS writes:
| | I grow tired of reading the old "it's not rocket science" argument, as if
it somehow substantiates a person's claim.
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| Author: | steelwoolghandi | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 10:56 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 59 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, npl writes:
| | Twice today I spent time making LARGE orders (two different vendors) for about
$30 or so USD+. The first had a shipping box size restriction I didn't see
until I was checking out and the seller did not respond to a query for a 'bypass'
in time to be useful. I bought what I wanted on Amazon instead. It will be
here day after tomorrow! Just now I put together another order of over 150 items,
spent 20 min, only to learn it had a ^%#^*^ LOT average of a dollar, and again,
I was required to ask for a bypass. Screw that. I don't have the time for
this nit-noid nonsense. So here's the suggestion: Price your stuff for
what you want and either make the restriction clear on the main page or can the
restrictions. As for me, I'm head for e-bay where I am sure I can get what
I want and where any restrictions are clear.
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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 the best stores out and ignore the ones that would not work for
me. I will never buy Lego parts on Ebay again.
When I became a seller I then understood restrictions much better Lot restrictions
made much more sense. I have spent hours pulling 1 and 2 single parts for orders
that the list of small parts were as long as both my arms! Is it fun, no it is
not. Do I make anything off those orders, most of the time no due to time spent
vs order cost. I do feel that this is the price I pay to sell my Lego and I don't
get those orders all the time so I suck it up and forge ahead because I want
return customers and most of the time I get that.
I do feel the quote function is not used enough. It should be used more get a
better idea of what you will pay as a whole and if you are good with it then
just hit accept and you don't have to go through and pull that order again
just buy it.
I have worked with some awesome sellers on Bricklink and found that most are
willing to work with you as long as you communicate with them. If they don't
communicate with you move on, but don't think you will get treated better
on Ebay this "a trap".
Sorry for the frustration, but hang in there!
SWG
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| Author: | bb745370 | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 10:52 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 54 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, npl writes:
| | Twice today I spent time making LARGE orders
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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, just now i tried again and was happy that i had an store in the want
list buy thingy having almost everyhting. So i took my time created a few carts
wiht some additional stuff from other vendors and wanted to proceed, in the slection
it didnt say anything and accepted my order, then in cart overview there is suddenly
a: There is a problem you need to resolve. So i check it out and the large cart
of 50+ euro does not work out because of avg lot restrictions of 1,70€ ... oh
common, so half an hour for nothing, starting at zero again... sucks to a point
were i am not motivated enough to start again
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 10:46 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 48 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Abels_Bricks writes:
| | In Suggestions, Teup writes:
| | In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:
| | In Suggestions, tEoS writes:
| | 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 to test our setup or see a buyer's cart to troubleshoot
an issue.
I use instant checkout, though I would never recommend, as I'm certain to
have lost orders because of it not functioning quite right.
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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 that stops the IC working. This is pretty much how it works on BO
- it is great to see if adding one part increases the postage costs, you can
then decide whether the real cost for that part is worth it.
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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 responsibility to make sure that they have it all covered, it's
not rocket science. But it is true it takes some concentration and staring at
the screen to make sure everything is OK, so an algorythm that checks if there
are no holes sounds like exactly the type of thing we have computers for.
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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 settings and tweak them to make sure they
are correct for the way we want to sell.
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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 thousands of packages on 2 other platforms
before coming here and found setting up shipping to be quite difficult. This
site is not intuitive, but I suppose that weeds out most would be sellers, so
I can't complain too much.
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| Author: | Teup | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 09:45 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 72 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| 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 to understand how to set up shipping methods. But I think it is
only fair that for the small portion of those members who really are serious
enough to get into selling, it should be expected of them that they're able
to handle it. If they're not, they should either ask for help or just use
some other way to sell Lego that they do understand (In fact, I think setting
things up at Brickowl is easier than at BL.)
In Suggestions, tEoS writes:
| | I grow tired of reading the old "it's not rocket science" argument, as if
it somehow substantiates a person's claim.
| | 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 responsibility to make sure that they have it all covered, it's
not rocket science. But it is true it takes some concentration and staring at
the screen to make sure everything is OK, so an algorythm that checks if there
are no holes sounds like exactly the type of thing we have computers for.
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| Author: | LearnedBrick | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 08:04 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 82 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, npl writes:
| | Twice today I spent time making LARGE orders (two different vendors) for about
$30 or so USD+. The first had a shipping box size restriction I didn't see
until I was checking out and the seller did not respond to a query for a 'bypass'
in time to be useful. I bought what I wanted on Amazon instead. It will be
here day after tomorrow! Just now I put together another order of over 150 items,
spent 20 min, only to learn it had a ^%#^*^ LOT average of a dollar, and again,
I was required to ask for a bypass. Screw that. I don't have the time for
this nit-noid nonsense. So here's the suggestion: Price your stuff for
what you want and either make the restriction clear on the main page or can the
restrictions. As for me, I'm head for e-bay where I am sure I can get what
I want and where any restrictions are clear.
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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 one rule: Spend a dollar.
Spend a dollar, and I'll figure out the rest.
I hope you find a store that meets your needs.
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| Author: | tEoS | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 07:59 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 67 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| I grow tired of reading the old "it's not rocket science" argument, as if
it somehow substantiates a person's claim.
| | 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 responsibility to make sure that they have it all covered, it's
not rocket science. But it is true it takes some concentration and staring at
the screen to make sure everything is OK, so an algorythm that checks if there
are no holes sounds like exactly the type of thing we have computers for.
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| Author: | Abels_Bricks | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 07:42 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 56 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Teup writes:
| | In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:
| | In Suggestions, tEoS writes:
| | 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 to test our setup or see a buyer's cart to troubleshoot
an issue.
I use instant checkout, though I would never recommend, as I'm certain to
have lost orders because of it not functioning quite right.
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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 that stops the IC working. This is pretty much how it works on BO
- it is great to see if adding one part increases the postage costs, you can
then decide whether the real cost for that part is worth it.
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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 responsibility to make sure that they have it all covered, it's
not rocket science. But it is true it takes some concentration and staring at
the screen to make sure everything is OK, so an algorythm that checks if there
are no holes sounds like exactly the type of thing we have computers for.
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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 settings and tweak them to make sure they
are correct for the way we want to sell.
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| Author: | Teup | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 07:09 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 72 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:
| | In Suggestions, tEoS writes:
| | 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 to test our setup or see a buyer's cart to troubleshoot
an issue.
I use instant checkout, though I would never recommend, as I'm certain to
have lost orders because of it not functioning quite right.
|
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 that stops the IC working. This is pretty much how it works on BO
- it is great to see if adding one part increases the postage costs, you can
then decide whether the real cost for that part is worth it.
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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 responsibility to make sure that they have it all covered, it's
not rocket science. But it is true it takes some concentration and staring at
the screen to make sure everything is OK, so an algorythm that checks if there
are no holes sounds like exactly the type of thing we have computers for.
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| Author: | yorbrick | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 06:27 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 93 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, tEoS writes:
| | 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 to test our setup or see a buyer's cart to troubleshoot
an issue.
I use instant checkout, though I would never recommend, as I'm certain to
have lost orders because of it not functioning quite right.
|
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 that stops the IC working. This is pretty much how it works on BO
- it is great to see if adding one part increases the postage costs, you can
then decide whether the real cost for that part is worth it.
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| Author: | tEoS | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 06:08 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 93 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| 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 to test our setup or see a buyer's cart to troubleshoot
an issue.
I use instant checkout, though I would never recommend, as I'm certain to
have lost orders because of it not functioning quite right.
| | 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, nor is it the job of the buyer to be a mathematician even if it was. I think
sellers should have shipping methods ready for all sizes.
But sounds like the lot average problem could actually be fixed by Bricklink
itself. If they flag stores who use it properly, it will solve this frustration
instantly for every store that uses it. And is this lot average indicated in
the listings, in the same way that minimum order is? I really think it should
be.
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| Author: | yorbrick | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 06:01 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 64 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Bricks_NW_UK writes:
| | 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 and recouping their money through these fees. it could
also be a way of avoiding BL fees!
For our part, we charge Royal Mail rates plus a nominal amount to cover packaging
& printing cost, and don't have any minimum order sizes.
It is all about transparency and honesty!
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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 input lot minimums, and these are shown to buyers, so any extra lot-related
fees not declared this way should be banned.
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| Author: | yorbrick | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 05:58 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 58 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| | | Just now I put together another order of over 150 items,
spent 20 min, only to learn it had a ^%#^*^ LOT average of a dollar, and again,
I was required to ask for a bypass. Screw that. I don't have the time for
this nit-noid nonsense. So here's the suggestion: Price your stuff for
what you want and either make the restriction clear on the main page or can the
restrictions.
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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 has made changes so that these restrictions are made clear.
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| Author: | Bricks_NW_UK | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 05:46 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 69 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| 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 and recouping their money through these fees. it could
also be a way of avoiding BL fees!
For our part, we charge Royal Mail rates plus a nominal amount to cover packaging
& printing cost, and don't have any minimum order sizes.
It is all about transparency and honesty!
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| Author: | Teup | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 05:32 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 100 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, npl writes:
| | Twice today I spent time making LARGE orders (two different vendors) for about
$30 or so USD+. The first had a shipping box size restriction I didn't see
until I was checking out and the seller did not respond to a query for a 'bypass'
in time to be useful. I bought what I wanted on Amazon instead. It will be
here day after tomorrow! Just now I put together another order of over 150 items,
spent 20 min, only to learn it had a ^%#^*^ LOT average of a dollar, and again,
I was required to ask for a bypass. Screw that. I don't have the time for
this nit-noid nonsense. So here's the suggestion: Price your stuff for
what you want and either make the restriction clear on the main page or can the
restrictions. As for me, I'm head for e-bay where I am sure I can get what
I want and where any restrictions are clear.
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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, nor is it the job of the buyer to be a mathematician even if it was. I think
sellers should have shipping methods ready for all sizes.
But sounds like the lot average problem could actually be fixed by Bricklink
itself. If they flag stores who use it properly, it will solve this frustration
instantly for every store that uses it. And is this lot average indicated in
the listings, in the same way that minimum order is? I really think it should
be.
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| Author: | SezaR | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 03:36 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 101 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| 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 it is a good store or not.
I have found good stores and nice sellers. Honestly, the quality of Lego and
service you get on BL is much better than on Ebay where most sellers don't
know much about Lego.
Good luck. 
In Suggestions, npl writes:
| | Twice today I spent time making LARGE orders (two different vendors) for about
$30 or so USD+. The first had a shipping box size restriction I didn't see
until I was checking out and the seller did not respond to a query for a 'bypass'
in time to be useful. I bought what I wanted on Amazon instead. It will be
here day after tomorrow! Just now I put together another order of over 150 items,
spent 20 min, only to learn it had a ^%#^*^ LOT average of a dollar, and again,
I was required to ask for a bypass. Screw that. I don't have the time for
this nit-noid nonsense. So here's the suggestion: Price your stuff for
what you want and either make the restriction clear on the main page or can the
restrictions. As for me, I'm head for e-bay where I am sure I can get what
I want and where any restrictions are clear.
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| Author: | StarBrick | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 02:37 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 118 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| | RTFM ? |
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| Author: | MidwestBrick | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2018 00:17 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 116 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, npl writes:
| | Twice today I spent time making LARGE orders (two different vendors) for about
$30 or so USD+. The first had a shipping box size restriction I didn't see
until I was checking out and the seller did not respond to a query for a 'bypass'
in time to be useful. I bought what I wanted on Amazon instead. It will be
here day after tomorrow! Just now I put together another order of over 150 items,
spent 20 min, only to learn it had a ^%#^*^ LOT average of a dollar, and again,
I was required to ask for a bypass. Screw that. I don't have the time for
this nit-noid nonsense. So here's the suggestion: Price your stuff for
what you want and either make the restriction clear on the main page or can the
restrictions. As for me, I'm head for e-bay where I am sure I can get what
I want and where any restrictions are clear.+
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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 are straight forward, simple, and quick to pull, invoice, and ship.
As a seller myself, I believe my store is easy to understand, has a quote section
available, and I respond to inquiries quickly.
I can only suggest to weed out the stores you do not like and find the diamonds
in the rough that work for you. There are many out there to choose from. Best
of luck!
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| Author: | Build_Zone | | Posted: | Oct 4, 2018 23:18 | | Subject: | Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here! | | Viewed: | 133 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, npl writes:
| | Twice today I spent time making LARGE orders (two different vendors) for about
$30 or so USD+. The first had a shipping box size restriction I didn't see
until I was checking out and the seller did not respond to a query for a 'bypass'
in time to be useful. I bought what I wanted on Amazon instead. It will be
here day after tomorrow! Just now I put together another order of over 150 items,
spent 20 min, only to learn it had a ^%#^*^ LOT average of a dollar, and again,
I was required to ask for a bypass. Screw that. I don't have the time for
this nit-noid nonsense. So here's the suggestion: Price your stuff for
what you want and either make the restriction clear on the main page or can the
restrictions. As for me, I'm head for e-bay where I am sure I can get what
I want and where any restrictions are clear.
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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 it. Some orders can be big for example but everything else in my store
is negotiable. Sellers please care about your customers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Author: | Tech_M | | Posted: | Oct 2, 2018 23:05 | | Subject: | Brickheadz Prints in Stud.io | | Viewed: | 50 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| 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?
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| Author: | Etown | | Posted: | Oct 1, 2018 15:22 | | Subject: | Re: Note to seller is not very good | | Viewed: | 65 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, randyipp writes:
| | I would love it if the "note to seller" when a buyer is checking out were handled
more like a message and show up in the messages inbox, with the notification
number. The note looks like a message when using "contact your buyer about this
order" link but can easily be missed by sellers. It has happened to me a few
times, and can be frustrating if you see it too late!
Thanks,
Randy
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I voted yes. I have been guilty of missing a message until I'm ready to invoice.
Ron
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| Author: | Etown | | Posted: | Oct 1, 2018 15:16 | | Subject: | Re: 90-percentile as new average price ? | | Viewed: | 66 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Gaston.La.Brick writes:
| | I noticed the highest prices of items sold (or of items that are on sale), have
an out of proportion influence on the average prices.
Example: when 9 people sell (or have sold) an item at €0.10 but 1 person has
sold that item for €10.00, the average price would be €1.09
You may say this example is not realistic, but it's not that unrealistic
either. Check out item 6558. The avg used price of last 6 month sales is €0.023,
while the majority of the sales are for less as €0.02
If you look more closesly, you see a few sales at a high price, but not a lot.
(Note: someone even sold a few of these for €1.00 !)
It's my suggestion to change the calculation of avg price to use the 90-percentile
method. So only the 90 percent (lowest prices) are taken into account. That way,
the top 10-percent highest prices are not taken into account when calculating
the avg price.
To avoid weird behaviours, the rule could be in place only when there are 10
items sold/for sale.
Example would become an avg price of €0.10
Another somewhat more complex method would be the use the median. Not the mathematic
average, but the middle price: 50% of the sellers have a lower price, 50% of
the sellers have a higher price.
What do you guys think?
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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 margin to make it worth while. Besides, adding something that
makes the calculations even less transparent isn't a good move for Bricklink
in my opinion.
Ron
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| Author: | bb1158246 | | Posted: | Oct 1, 2018 12:47 | | Subject: | Like feature | | Viewed: | 72 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| 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 to the forum? So many times I read a comment
that I like, but I don't feel like responding to the comment to show I agree.
A like button would add a level of convenience.
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| Author: | Bricks_NW_UK | | Posted: | Oct 1, 2018 11:10 | | Subject: | Re: 90-percentile as new average price ? | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| 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
store clearance, liquidation sales, closing shops etc.
Other have commented that the selling price is just going down
The same goes with the stores that overprice and then offer silly discounts.
We have already seen the damage caused to set prices where incomplete sets are
included in the average price and then driving down the set prices.
None of this gives any credibility to Bricklink at all.
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| Author: | yorbrick | | Posted: | Oct 1, 2018 10:56 | | Subject: | Re: Price offer | | Viewed: | 29 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| | |
In my opinion this wouldn't work!
They have this function on eBay and it is a nightmare to be honest.
The sellers have set their prices and if you don't want to pay the listed
price then you simply buy elsewhere.
I suppose if you want to make someone an offer you could do this via the quote
function and ask if they are prepare to sell for "x"
Bricklink needs to stay well clear of this.
Just my thoughts!
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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 rejected
if below and (ii) the offer is automatically accepted if above. So for example,
if a seller lists at $25 and would definitely accept $23.50 but wouldn't
want to be bothered by offers lower than $22, then they would enter those three
numbers. If a buyer offers $24, they would purchase instantly. If a buyer offers
$22.50, the seller needs to consider it. If a buyer offers $21.50, the buyer
is rejected instantly and the seller need not bother with it. A seller could
always set the definitely accept price to their normal price, to consider all
offers over their absolute minimum threshold. Of course, there would need to
be some checks in place to limit the number of offers, so a buyer doesn't
just offer $20, then $20.25, then $20.50, ... etc going up in small increments
to hit the minimum price the seller will accept.
It would be good for those rarer items where pricing is difficult due to lack
of similar sales. I don't think it would work at all well for general parts
or orders where you are likely to have multiple items. But for one-off, expensive
items (presumably either sets or rarer minifigures) it might be a good idea.
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| Author: | yorbrick | | Posted: | Oct 1, 2018 10:45 | | Subject: | Re: 90-percentile as new average price ? | | Viewed: | 63 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| | | 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 a piece is actually sold for most of the time.
|
Throwing away data using some other biasing gives an even worse indication of
what it has sold for.
| | Because that is what the average amount implies: the average price to which an
item is sold for most of the time.
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The average value reports the average (mean) value - it is exactly what it says
it is. The average is not the value an item is sold for most of the time. Although
sellers might want to know a more reasonable price to list their items at, the
average is there as a guide, not a definitive value.
| | For me, I use the average price to set my pricing. But currently it becomes unreliable,
when you have to verify how many items have been sold at a price that's not
realistic (or at least: that has something strange going on -- $1.00 for
a typicall $0.02 item, seems strange to me).
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Why is it unreliable? It is reporting the average of all sold prices. If a $0.02
item frequently sells for $1.00 then it should be included as the sales are frequent.
If it is a one off, then it will hardly affect the average price at all if the
item is commonly sold at $0.02.
| | You are not for, because it would make the calculation less transparant. But
it doesn't have to be clear how it was calculated, as long as it's accurate.
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There is no such thing as an accurate average when data has been removed. You
don't want an accurate average price, you want an accurate average based
on a 90-percentile, so only taking the lowest 90% of the data. What happens if
there are low outliers? Why do you want to include those, but not the high end
of the distribution. If you average over the lowest 90% then base prices on that,
then average over the lowest 90% and base prices on that, then average over
the lowest 90% and base prices on that, and iterate so on, then prices will necessarily
tend towards zero, even if the price distribution is Gaussian each month.
| | In the end, to me, it still feels the average price as a purely mathematical
average, is not very useful.
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Any statistic like this has to be mathematical. Your suggestion is also mathematical.
The algorithm you suggest is to take the lowest 90% of prices and take the mean.
That is no less mathematical than take all the prices and average.
Averages are a bit pointless for distributions that are not Gaussian / bell-shaped,
and on BL many have either long tails left or right, or are bi-modal (or worse).
There are other ways of getting averages, such as fitting a Gaussian distribution
to price regions with dense sales, ignoring others. Or fitting the middle 95%,
or 90% or 60%, etc. You can do this, as BL supplies all the data you need to
choose your own algorithms.
A much bigger problem is that the data you are using to fix your sales prices
are worldwide, yet prices vary by region. Some regions include tax, others do
not. For example, why base your price on an average mainly coming from US sales,
when the EU market might be willing to pay more?
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| Author: | MidwestBrick | | Posted: | Oct 1, 2018 10:33 | | Subject: | Re: 90-percentile as new average price ? | | Viewed: | 60 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Gaston.La.Brick writes:
| | | | I really don't think prices on Bricklink
are unfair at all considering all the work that goes into running a store.
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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 a piece is actually sold for most of the time.
Because that is what the average amount implies: the average price to which an
item is sold for most of the time.
For me, I use the average price to set my pricing. But currently it becomes unreliable,
when you have to verify how many items have been sold at a price that's not
realistic (or at least: that has something strange going on -- $1.00 for
a typicall $0.02 item, seems strange to me).
You are not for, because it would make the calculation less transparant. But
it doesn't have to be clear how it was calculated, as long as it's accurate.
It's like Google search engine: you don't need to know the algorithm
behind it, as long as the results are accurate (which they typically are).
Your remark about why not the middle 90p (so 5p-95p range), is valid but I'm
in doubt about that. It still is a seller/buyer market. So a low price actually
does mean a very solid competition that influences the seller/buyer market. This
in contrary to a very high price, which is not relevant for the seller/buyer
market.
The reason I wouldn't include the lowest 5p, I give you that, is to exclude
the sellers who price very low but add a ridiculously high fee per lot.
In the end, to me, it still feels the average price as a purely mathematical
average, is not very useful. You imply it's good for sellers, since the buyer
gets an (unrealistic) idea about the amount he should spend on the item. Unless
it's a smart seller that looks at other stuff than average amounts... (and
I think most of them do).
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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 to type and category to category, and use multiple buckets
to put items into rather than one. If I have a piece and want to sell it for
$1 when the market is $0.05 and it sells. That's a great business decision.
Price is only one factor of many when buyers choose your store.
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| Author: | Gaston.La.Brick | | Posted: | Oct 1, 2018 09:57 | | Subject: | Re: Price offer | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Bricks_NW_UK writes:
| | In Suggestions, mikmo writes:
| | Can you imagine getting 2000 messages offering you 3$ for your Chrome black Darth
Vader minifig ?
There should at least be a min. amount if this option is implemented.
Kind regards
Mikael / MikMo
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In my opinion this wouldn't work!
They have this function on eBay and it is a nightmare to be honest.
The sellers have set their prices and if you don't want to pay the listed
price then you simply buy elsewhere.
I suppose if you want to make someone an offer you could do this via the quote
function and ask if they are prepare to sell for "x"
Bricklink needs to stay well clear of this.
Just my thoughts!
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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 about 50% of the cases. Or made a counter offer that I thought was still acceptible.
Of course, you are right: this is ridiculous to do for common items. But for
items that aren't that highly available (often very expensive items), I find
it useful.
But to be honest: I think there are more urgent items to be implemented on BrickLink
(Responsive Design please!)
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| Author: | Gaston.La.Brick | | Posted: | Oct 1, 2018 09:54 | | Subject: | Re: 90-percentile as new average price ? | | Viewed: | 53 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| | | I really don't think prices on Bricklink
are unfair at all considering all the work that goes into running a store.
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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 a piece is actually sold for most of the time.
Because that is what the average amount implies: the average price to which an
item is sold for most of the time.
For me, I use the average price to set my pricing. But currently it becomes unreliable,
when you have to verify how many items have been sold at a price that's not
realistic (or at least: that has something strange going on -- $1.00 for
a typicall $0.02 item, seems strange to me).
You are not for, because it would make the calculation less transparant. But
it doesn't have to be clear how it was calculated, as long as it's accurate.
It's like Google search engine: you don't need to know the algorithm
behind it, as long as the results are accurate (which they typically are).
Your remark about why not the middle 90p (so 5p-95p range), is valid but I'm
in doubt about that. It still is a seller/buyer market. So a low price actually
does mean a very solid competition that influences the seller/buyer market. This
in contrary to a very high price, which is not relevant for the seller/buyer
market.
The reason I wouldn't include the lowest 5p, I give you that, is to exclude
the sellers who price very low but add a ridiculously high fee per lot.
In the end, to me, it still feels the average price as a purely mathematical
average, is not very useful. You imply it's good for sellers, since the buyer
gets an (unrealistic) idea about the amount he should spend on the item. Unless
it's a smart seller that looks at other stuff than average amounts... (and
I think most of them do).
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| Author: | Teup | | Posted: | Oct 1, 2018 09:05 | | Subject: | Re: 90-percentile as new average price ? | | Viewed: | 77 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Gaston.La.Brick writes:
| | I noticed the highest prices of items sold (or of items that are on sale), have
an out of proportion influence on the average prices.
Example: when 9 people sell (or have sold) an item at €0.10 but 1 person has
sold that item for €10.00, the average price would be €1.09
You may say this example is not realistic, but it's not that unrealistic
either. Check out item 6558. The avg used price of last 6 month sales is €0.023,
while the majority of the sales are for less as €0.02
If you look more closesly, you see a few sales at a high price, but not a lot.
(Note: someone even sold a few of these for €1.00 !)
It's my suggestion to change the calculation of avg price to use the 90-percentile
method. So only the 90 percent (lowest prices) are taken into account. That way,
the top 10-percent highest prices are not taken into account when calculating
the avg price.
To avoid weird behaviours, the rule could be in place only when there are 10
items sold/for sale.
Example would become an avg price of €0.10
Another somewhat more complex method would be the use the median. Not the mathematic
average, but the middle price: 50% of the sellers have a lower price, 50% of
the sellers have a higher price.
What do you guys think?
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This suggestion comes up now and then, I am not in favour, as it makes the priceguide
less transparent but most of all it promotes the race to the bottom even more.
In a different kind of design, with a different role and usage for the priceguide,
I could be in favour. But the way Bricklink is set up now, I think sellers very
strongly evaluated based on their prices not being above average - at least that's
how I used to use Bricklink when I was a buyer. I think in the current design,
we need those quirky up-effects, not because they make for the most ideal and
scientifically sound kind of priceguide, but to balance things in a context where
down-effect already prevails.
What surprises me though is that you suggest it to include only the lowest. Why
not middle 90%? What you propose seems to me like a race to the bottom on top
of a race to the bottom.. That sounds like you prefer the priceguide showing
just low prices over accurate prices. I really don't think prices on Bricklink
are unfair at all considering all the work that goes into running a store.
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| Author: | Gaston.La.Brick | | Posted: | Oct 1, 2018 08:47 | | Subject: | 90-percentile as new average price ? | | Viewed: | 202 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| I noticed the highest prices of items sold (or of items that are on sale), have
an out of proportion influence on the average prices.
Example: when 9 people sell (or have sold) an item at €0.10 but 1 person has
sold that item for €10.00, the average price would be €1.09
You may say this example is not realistic, but it's not that unrealistic
either. Check out item 6558. The avg used price of last 6 month sales is €0.023,
while the majority of the sales are for less as €0.02
If you look more closesly, you see a few sales at a high price, but not a lot.
(Note: someone even sold a few of these for €1.00 !)
It's my suggestion to change the calculation of avg price to use the 90-percentile
method. So only the 90 percent (lowest prices) are taken into account. That way,
the top 10-percent highest prices are not taken into account when calculating
the avg price.
To avoid weird behaviours, the rule could be in place only when there are 10
items sold/for sale.
Example would become an avg price of €0.10
Another somewhat more complex method would be the use the median. Not the mathematic
average, but the middle price: 50% of the sellers have a lower price, 50% of
the sellers have a higher price.
What do you guys think?
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| Author: | Bricks_NW_UK | | Posted: | Oct 1, 2018 06:19 | | Subject: | Re: Price offer | | Viewed: | 53 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, mikmo writes:
| | Can you imagine getting 2000 messages offering you 3$ for your Chrome black Darth
Vader minifig ?
There should at least be a min. amount if this option is implemented.
Kind regards
Mikael / MikMo
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In my opinion this wouldn't work!
They have this function on eBay and it is a nightmare to be honest.
The sellers have set their prices and if you don't want to pay the listed
price then you simply buy elsewhere.
I suppose if you want to make someone an offer you could do this via the quote
function and ask if they are prepare to sell for "x"
Bricklink needs to stay well clear of this.
Just my thoughts!
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| Author: | mikmo | | Posted: | Oct 1, 2018 05:11 | | Subject: | Re: Price offer | | Viewed: | 55 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| Can you imagine getting 2000 messages offering you 3$ for your Chrome black Darth
Vader minifig ?
There should at least be a min. amount if this option is implemented.
Kind regards
Mikael / MikMo
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| Author: | miskox | | Posted: | Oct 1, 2018 03:53 | | Subject: | Price offer | | Viewed: | 115 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| Could an option (maybe this was suggested before?) be added that would allow
possible buyer to offer a price?
I would list an item with a price and a check box there would make this item
appear with a 'make an offer' options. Potential buyer would enter the
price he/she is willing to pay for an item. Seller receives this Quote and denies
or accepts this offer. If seller accepts it he then can add shipping quote and
send a quote (or something like that).
Saso
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| Author: | bricksahead | | Posted: | Sep 30, 2018 23:43 | | Subject: | Re: Note to seller is not very good | | Viewed: | 98 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, randyipp writes:
| | I would love it if the "note to seller" when a buyer is checking out were handled
more like a message and show up in the messages inbox, with the notification
number. The note looks like a message when using "contact your buyer about this
order" link but can easily be missed by sellers. It has happened to me a few
times, and can be frustrating if you see it too late!
Thanks,
Randy
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Hi Randy,
This is a great suggestion which I can fully support. It has happened to me a
couple of times that I missed a "note to seller". 
Hanne
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| Author: | randyipp | | Posted: | Sep 30, 2018 22:17 | | Subject: | Note to seller is not very good | | Viewed: | 295 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| I would love it if the "note to seller" when a buyer is checking out were handled
more like a message and show up in the messages inbox, with the notification
number. The note looks like a message when using "contact your buyer about this
order" link but can easily be missed by sellers. It has happened to me a few
times, and can be frustrating if you see it too late!
Thanks,
Randy
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| Author: | BrickArchitect | | Posted: | Sep 28, 2018 17:43 | | Subject: | Order Item Removal Request notification | | Viewed: | 91 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| As a buyer on Bricklink
I sometimes have a seller requesting an "Order Item Removal Request"
on items the seller does not have in stock.
When the seller requests an "Order Item Removal Request"
can this request be sent to the buyers Bricklink Messages (presently it does
not).
This lack of notification from bricklink has caused many issues between buyers
and sellers
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| Author: | AngrySquirrel | | Posted: | Sep 28, 2018 17:41 | | Subject: | Re: Search inventory remarks in top search bar | | Viewed: | 46 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| | can we get this going again? |
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| Author: | Brickwilbo | | Posted: | Sep 27, 2018 12:53 | | Subject: | Re: Sorting prospective sellers by Favorites | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, rblondeau writes:
| | After typing a part number in the search bar, the screen displays a list of all
the sellers based on the options entered there.
Is there any way to indicate that the list of sellers should only be from 'My
Favorite' stores? If there isn't any way to do this, then can I suggest
that this filter be added?
Besides being happy with specific Sellers and therefore wanting to use them again,
I've also found that when I'm trying to put together orders, the slightly
higher cost of the item is often offset by the savings on shipping by keeping
the order to a smaller number of sellers. I find that I'm often scrolling
through the list looking for those specific sellers that I want on this batch
of orders.
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This kind of already exists, check the Favourite settings on this page https://www.bricklink.com/wantedSettings.asp?viewFrom=P
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| Author: | bb1202806 | | Posted: | Sep 27, 2018 12:40 | | Subject: | Sorting prospective sellers by Favorites | | Viewed: | 65 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| After typing a part number in the search bar, the screen displays a list of all
the sellers based on the options entered there.
Is there any way to indicate that the list of sellers should only be from 'My
Favorite' stores? If there isn't any way to do this, then can I suggest
that this filter be added?
Besides being happy with specific Sellers and therefore wanting to use them again,
I've also found that when I'm trying to put together orders, the slightly
higher cost of the item is often offset by the savings on shipping by keeping
the order to a smaller number of sellers. I find that I'm often scrolling
through the list looking for those specific sellers that I want on this batch
of orders.
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| Author: | StarBrick | | Posted: | Sep 24, 2018 14:01 | | Subject: | Re: Stopping/Checking inflated prices | | Viewed: | 71 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, tpr writes:
| | Hi
Probably a lot of us have been guilty of this, adding an item to your inventory
and forgetting the decimal point, or putting it in the wrong place, thereby creating
an abnormal price.
Is it possible when entering a price for new or used, to flag if the price entered
is say more than xx% of the average prices already on file. Still giving you
the option to enter that price, but just warning that this price is abnormal
Thanks
Tracy
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Discussed and proposed many times before, but still no sign of implementing something
like this.... Focus was on other points I guess. Something with Stud.IO and a
designer competetion sort of thing....
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| Author: | Pippysblocks | | Posted: | Sep 24, 2018 06:58 | | Subject: | Re: Stopping/Checking inflated prices | | Viewed: | 63 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| Sounds like a good plan. I listed a cheap 9p item several weeks back and about
a week later I did my usual Brickstock download to check for missing locations
and oddities and noticed I'd listed it at £90. But doing that routine check
did allow me to quickly fix it.
In Suggestions, tpr writes:
| | Hi
Probably a lot of us have been guilty of this, adding an item to your inventory
and forgetting the decimal point, or putting it in the wrong place, thereby creating
an abnormal price.
Is it possible when entering a price for new or used, to flag if the price entered
is say more than xx% of the average prices already on file. Still giving you
the option to enter that price, but just warning that this price is abnormal
Thanks
Tracy
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| Author: | tpr | | Posted: | Sep 24, 2018 06:17 | | Subject: | Stopping/Checking inflated prices | | Viewed: | 146 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| Hi
Probably a lot of us have been guilty of this, adding an item to your inventory
and forgetting the decimal point, or putting it in the wrong place, thereby creating
an abnormal price.
Is it possible when entering a price for new or used, to flag if the price entered
is say more than xx% of the average prices already on file. Still giving you
the option to enter that price, but just warning that this price is abnormal
Thanks
Tracy
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| Author: | figrindave | | Posted: | Sep 20, 2018 17:26 | | Subject: | Can we please have a "notes" column in Cart | | Viewed: | 70 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| Would it be possible for us to be able to write down notes for all the different
carts we have? I usually have 8-15 carts going that I'm debating between,
and usually have to open each one to see what's there and why I haven't
bought it yet. For Instance: "This cart contains a rare minifig that won't
last long at that price, so buy this next."
Thanks!
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| Author: | raycloud01 | | Posted: | Sep 20, 2018 07:09 | | Subject: | It is perfect if adding depth of field blur | | Viewed: | 106 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| I used studio to render a simple work，I found it is really nice result，
But I think if adding a popular effect： depth of field blur
Hope it will be created，even if need to pay it.
For now，I added a photoshop efffect on the result render picture， it seems awesome！
here is link in behance:https://www.behance.net/gallery/70440343/Lego-3d-render
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| Author: | Brickwilbo | | Posted: | Sep 17, 2018 08:39 | | Subject: | Re: Promo Codes | | Viewed: | 47 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, jbricks writes:
| | In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:
| | In Suggestions, firestar246 writes:
| | We should be able to create promo codes for our store that buyers can use. Unlike
coupons, promo codes can be used by anyone with the code. For example, my store,
Tons of Bricks (GDM), has a Facebook page. I would like to give out a promo code
there for anyone who finds us through Facebook. However, I can't do that
since promo codes don't exist.
This would be an awesome addition to bricklink.
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They can mention the code in the comments at ordering.
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90% off our order are instant, so this won't be a solution.
since you cannot alter anything once its processed.
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Another possibility is to create Shipping methods for certain discounts only
to be unlocked with a password/code.
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| Author: | jbricks | | Posted: | Sep 17, 2018 08:17 | | Subject: | Re: Promo Codes | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:
| | In Suggestions, firestar246 writes:
| | We should be able to create promo codes for our store that buyers can use. Unlike
coupons, promo codes can be used by anyone with the code. For example, my store,
Tons of Bricks (GDM), has a Facebook page. I would like to give out a promo code
there for anyone who finds us through Facebook. However, I can't do that
since promo codes don't exist.
This would be an awesome addition to bricklink.
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They can mention the code in the comments at ordering.
|
90% off our order are instant, so this won't be a solution.
since you cannot alter anything once its processed.
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| Author: | Brickwilbo | | Posted: | Sep 17, 2018 07:27 | | Subject: | Re: Promo Codes | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, firestar246 writes:
| | We should be able to create promo codes for our store that buyers can use. Unlike
coupons, promo codes can be used by anyone with the code. For example, my store,
Tons of Bricks (GDM), has a Facebook page. I would like to give out a promo code
there for anyone who finds us through Facebook. However, I can't do that
since promo codes don't exist.
This would be an awesome addition to bricklink.
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They can mention the code in the comments at ordering.
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| Author: | tons_of_bricks | | Posted: | Sep 17, 2018 07:22 | | Subject: | Promo Codes | | Viewed: | 90 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| We should be able to create promo codes for our store that buyers can use. Unlike
coupons, promo codes can be used by anyone with the code. For example, my store,
Tons of Bricks (GDM), has a Facebook page. I would like to give out a promo code
there for anyone who finds us through Facebook. However, I can't do that
since promo codes don't exist.
This would be an awesome addition to bricklink.
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| Author: | DeLuca | | Posted: | Sep 16, 2018 14:05 | | Subject: | Re: Shouldnt be able to enter store if stoplisted | | Viewed: | 56 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, BricksThatStick writes:
| | It makes no sense that you can enter a store you are stoplisted from (let alone
be able to fill your cart and only find you are stoplisted when attempting to
checkout)
Please change it back to the way is used to be that when you tried to enter the
store it tells you you are stoplisted.
Thanks,
Paul.
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Since you can set search/Wanted List settings to exclude stores that have stop
listed you, I am not sure why this is an issue that requires BL to modify the
site.
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Sep 13, 2018 10:58 | | Subject: | Re: Return the Catalog tab | | Viewed: | 57 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, WoutR writes:
| | In Suggestions, JulieK writes:
| | Please put it back.
It was the perfect word to describe where it took users.
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I came to BrickLink for the catalog first, and started to buy later.
The catalog is not just a tool we use for selling, it is a hugely important way
to draw people to the site. I know that it has been gone for a long time, but
I would still love to have a separate catalog tab back.
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I totally agree.....
BUT....
If according to the BL developers and admins, us sellers are supposed to be getting
new 'tools' and features to help us with our selling, I'm not sure
if there is any thing like this in the pipeline, so I guess it's a situation
of where we will need to wait and see...
However, saying that, I'd love to see an additional line within that drop
down box when I hover over the Market Tab, and that is to have 'Instructions'
I'm really fed up of having to input a set's number into the search bar
so that I can get to the instructions section.
Apart from that, I'm now used to going to the 'market' tab to get
to the parts section of the catalogue...
Just my 2p on this....
Paul
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| Author: | WoutR | | Posted: | Sep 13, 2018 10:46 | | Subject: | Re: Return the Catalog tab | | Viewed: | 54 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, JulieK writes:
| | Please put it back.
It was the perfect word to describe where it took users.
|
I came to BrickLink for the catalog first, and started to buy later.
The catalog is not just a tool we use for selling, it is a hugely important way
to draw people to the site. I know that it has been gone for a long time, but
I would still love to have a separate catalog tab back.
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| Author: | Brickwilbo | | Posted: | Sep 13, 2018 05:08 | | Subject: | Re: Tick Box | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, CRAIGENDARROCH writes:
| | do you think it possible, that TICK BOX might be added to invoice to facilitate
easier checking of contents, may be it could be incorporated within the existing
colour code box
Robert
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Below the order details page click Enable temporary Checkboxes to check the content
of your order.
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| Author: | CRAIGENDARROCH | | Posted: | Sep 13, 2018 03:24 | | Subject: | Tick Box | | Viewed: | 102 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| do you think it possible, that TICK BOX might be added to invoice to facilitate
easier checking of contents, may be it could be incorporated within the existing
colour code box
Robert
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| Author: | JulieK | | Posted: | Sep 13, 2018 00:29 | | Subject: | Return the Catalog tab | | Viewed: | 122 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| Please put it back.
It was the perfect word to describe where it took users.
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| Author: | WoutR | | Posted: | Sep 12, 2018 16:43 | | Subject: | Replying to messages in the NEWS topic | | Viewed: | 76 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| Every time we reply to a topic in the NEWS section of the forum, we get the error
message:
"Oops! There was a problem processing your request:
1. Topic was not selected."
Please make it possible to reply to the NEWS section without this error.
Possible solutions include:
- allow replies in the NEWS section,
- select one topic by default (instead of asking users to pick one at random,
usually Announce and/or Administrative are used)
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| Author: | WILYKAT | | Posted: | Sep 11, 2018 23:46 | | Subject: | add a missing zero? | | Viewed: | 128 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| See attachment. I used wanted list auto finder and came up with 2 stores that
has everything on my one wanted list. But $5.2 just looks awful, it should read
$5.20 I guess if the last digit is a zero, it got left out? Not sure how to
fix this to show correct 2 digits cent amount for US dollars (and I bet most
currencies) by forcing the zero to show up if it is a zero.
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| Author: | wahiggin | | Posted: | Sep 11, 2018 23:04 | | Subject: | Re: Request official BrickLink app | | Viewed: | 48 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, KaanDurak writes:
| | Hi ,
I use my phone alot and I also use Bricklink alot , but the site on phone isn't
that great , so please. Bricklink create a phone app of Bricklink , it would
be easier for phone users.
I hope the staff will see this and an official bricklink app will be created.
Thanks for reading
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A responsive design website would be just as good. It would work with any device
and browser. No need to maintain a separate application.
Wesley
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| Author: | TheBrickGuys | | Posted: | Sep 11, 2018 16:49 | | Subject: | Re: Request official BrickLink app | | Viewed: | 62 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:
| | In Suggestions, KaanDurak writes:
| | Hi ,
I use my phone alot and I also use Bricklink alot , but the site on phone isn't
that great , so please. Bricklink create a phone app of Bricklink , it would
be easier for phone users.
I hope the staff will see this and an official bricklink app will be created.
Thanks for reading
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It's in development https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1094209
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wow, that post was 5 years old so it is still a work in progress??
jim
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Sep 11, 2018 12:09 | | Subject: | Re: Request official BrickLink app | | Viewed: | 62 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, KaanDurak writes:
| | Hi ,
I use my phone alot and I also use Bricklink alot , but the site on phone isn't
that great , so please. Bricklink create a phone app of Bricklink , it would
be easier for phone users.
I hope the staff will see this and an official bricklink app will be created.
Thanks for reading
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Voted no as this has supposedly been in development since the new owners took
over - there might be a version that will work on the phone with Bricklink XP
which is also under development, but that is not clear yet either.
According to the admins no development on the classic site is going on whilst
XP is being worked on and MP, the head of development said in his Brickwworld
presentation the future is XP, although the classic site will be maintained.
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| Author: | Brickwilbo | | Posted: | Sep 11, 2018 11:49 | | Subject: | Re: Request official BrickLink app | | Viewed: | 56 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, KaanDurak writes:
| | Hi ,
I use my phone alot and I also use Bricklink alot , but the site on phone isn't
that great , so please. Bricklink create a phone app of Bricklink , it would
be easier for phone users.
I hope the staff will see this and an official bricklink app will be created.
Thanks for reading
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It's in development https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1094209
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| Author: | kdx | | Posted: | Sep 11, 2018 11:16 | | Subject: | Request official BrickLink app | | Viewed: | 149 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| Hi ,
I use my phone alot and I also use Bricklink alot , but the site on phone isn't
that great , so please. Bricklink create a phone app of Bricklink , it would
be easier for phone users.
I hope the staff will see this and an official bricklink app will be created.
Thanks for reading
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| Author: | DeLuca | | Posted: | Sep 8, 2018 23:44 | | Subject: | Re: Information if adding/change... is rejected | | Viewed: | 52 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, OliS writes:
| | Hello,
sometimes when I ask for a change of a picture or part information or when I
add a part it happens sometimes that this request is rejected. So far so good,
no big deal for me.
Anyhow it would be fantastic to get any information when a request is rejected.
This would help me to either change / correct my request or to forget it.
What do you think? Would it be a big deal for the Catalogue-Admins to send a
note with the reason of rejection?
Best regards,
Oliver.
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I agree! I actually suggested this some time ago, but nothing came of it.
https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=238254&nID=1096097
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| Author: | Brickwilbo | | Posted: | Sep 8, 2018 05:22 | | Subject: | Re: Mobile website or app | | Viewed: | 38 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, emiel.roumen writes:
| | Can the style sheet of the webpages be modified to allow for better usability
on mobile devices/phones?
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It's in development https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1094209
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| Author: | emiel.roumen | | Posted: | Sep 8, 2018 04:39 | | Subject: | Mobile website or app | | Viewed: | 97 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| Can the style sheet of the webpages be modified to allow for better usability
on mobile devices/phones?
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Sep 6, 2018 10:08 | | Subject: | Re: Dates of parts 'added' to a store. | | Viewed: | 34 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, WhiteVanMan writes:
| | Hi all.
When anyone looks in a store, and selects a certain part, there is in small grey
letters, showing the date that particular item was added to the store's inventory,
but as I have selected the option of having the particular item(s) 'retained'
within my inventory after it has been sold out, I would like to have this feature
removed as it makes it look as if a store is not adding any recent stock, which
is not entirely accurate.
Regards,
Paul
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Any further news upon this issue?
I'm really surprised that this is still here, but surely it can be tweaked
to include the date of the newer additions of the parts have been added to a
store's inventory?
Paul
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| Author: | yorbrick | | Posted: | Sep 6, 2018 09:40 | | Subject: | Re: LBG & DBG abbreviations in searches | | Viewed: | 49 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, brisbane_qld writes:
| | 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 as abbreviations for these colours in searches?
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Even consistency would be good as both are used as descriptors of print. For
example:
* | | 16543pb01 Bear, Brave, Baby Cub, Standing with Medium Azure Eyes, Black Nose and Light Bluish Gray Fur Pattern
Parts: Animal, Land |
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| Author: | brisbane_qld | | Posted: | Sep 6, 2018 07:50 | | Subject: | LBG & DBG abbreviations in searches | | Viewed: | 95 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| 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 as abbreviations for these colours in searches?
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| Author: | Teup | | Posted: | Sep 3, 2018 14:14 | | Subject: | Re: Request for addition in checkout process | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, StoreToys4Boys writes:
| | 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 will simplify
the way I handle my lot limitation versus $.
I’m sure some sellers would like to add there comment to my request but could
I ask them to restraint themselves to make it official that I’m doing a request
to the admin but I need to receive an answer that will be available to everybody.
I received another order that do not comply with my store terms and I don’t like
to cancel orders since almost all this orders are from new users with 0 feedback
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I think everybody here sometimes received orders like 100 lots for $20 or more.
The way my storage is done, I can say that a 100 lots orders will take me around
100 minutes to fill, pack, print. Even if I run for it, I can maybe done it in
50 minutes.
From a first time user, this is not funny to spend an hour or two and get cancel
at the end because the order done did not respect store terms.
The concept of limitations in orders are widely spread. Even Lego website for
parts have limitations.
I like to suggest a simple way to fix my problem and this will be a great way
for everyone to fix their goal. This is an addition needed but this would not
affect other factors if you want to keep them.
At checkout, can you add a factor of division versus amount in $.
Ex: I would like my store to accept orders with maximum 20 lots for $25
In other terms, I can take orders that will go over 125% of lots versus dollars.
To make it easier to understand we could also go with % calculation.
A 1% factor will be an order of 20 lots for a purchase of $.20 minimum purchase
A 10% factor will be an order of 20 lots for a purchase of $2 minimum purchase
A 50% factor will be an order of 20 lots for a purchase of $10 minimum purchase
A 100% factor will be an order of 20 lots for a purchase of $20 minimum purchase
A 125% factor will be an order of 20 lots for a purchase of $25 minimum purchase
So at checkout every order will be calculate by the factor we want. If you don’t
want any limitation on the number of lot just leave it by default to 1%.
That’s easy to control and the buyer will get a message with short explanation
of the limit concept for that store in the beginning of their purchase. I think
it’s a much better way to define every need of different sellers and nothing
is lost or gain for sellers who don’t care about lot limitations.
That will be a great way for buyers to be inform right away and not having deception
at the end of their orders.
If you accept, I will be now removing the $20 minimum purchase in my store and
removing all the bulk minimum that break my head all the time.
Please Admins,can you come up with an detail answer of your views on this .
I would like to thank you for your time and keep on doing the great work.
Toys4boys
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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 minimum lot value settings we currently have?
Also, if it takes that long to sort an order, I think there are loads of possibilities
for improvements. A 100 lot order should take me less than half an hour for sure.
I have category based storage.
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| Author: | StoreToys4Boys | | Posted: | Sep 3, 2018 12:31 | | Subject: | Request for addition in checkout process | | Viewed: | 98 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| 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 will simplify
the way I handle my lot limitation versus $.
I’m sure some sellers would like to add there comment to my request but could
I ask them to restraint themselves to make it official that I’m doing a request
to the admin but I need to receive an answer that will be available to everybody.
I received another order that do not comply with my store terms and I don’t like
to cancel orders since almost all this orders are from new users with 0 feedback
.
I think everybody here sometimes received orders like 100 lots for $20 or more.
The way my storage is done, I can say that a 100 lots orders will take me around
100 minutes to fill, pack, print. Even if I run for it, I can maybe done it in
50 minutes.
From a first time user, this is not funny to spend an hour or two and get cancel
at the end because the order done did not respect store terms.
The concept of limitations in orders are widely spread. Even Lego website for
parts have limitations.
I like to suggest a simple way to fix my problem and this will be a great way
for everyone to fix their goal. This is an addition needed but this would not
affect other factors if you want to keep them.
At checkout, can you add a factor of division versus amount in $.
Ex: I would like my store to accept orders with maximum 20 lots for $25
In other terms, I can take orders that will go over 125% of lots versus dollars.
To make it easier to understand we could also go with % calculation.
A 1% factor will be an order of 20 lots for a purchase of $.20 minimum purchase
A 10% factor will be an order of 20 lots for a purchase of $2 minimum purchase
A 50% factor will be an order of 20 lots for a purchase of $10 minimum purchase
A 100% factor will be an order of 20 lots for a purchase of $20 minimum purchase
A 125% factor will be an order of 20 lots for a purchase of $25 minimum purchase
So at checkout every order will be calculate by the factor we want. If you don’t
want any limitation on the number of lot just leave it by default to 1%.
That’s easy to control and the buyer will get a message with short explanation
of the limit concept for that store in the beginning of their purchase. I think
it’s a much better way to define every need of different sellers and nothing
is lost or gain for sellers who don’t care about lot limitations.
That will be a great way for buyers to be inform right away and not having deception
at the end of their orders.
If you accept, I will be now removing the $20 minimum purchase in my store and
removing all the bulk minimum that break my head all the time.
Please Admins,can you come up with an detail answer of your views on this .
I would like to thank you for your time and keep on doing the great work.
Toys4boys
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| Author: | pitz8008 | | Posted: | Sep 2, 2018 13:02 | | Subject: | Re: Make Special Assemblies easier to find pt 2 | | Viewed: | 29 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, JulieK writes:
| | 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 them stand out. I didn't even know
they existed until the recent forum discussion.
Make the corresponding drop down menu match to the theme the assembly comes from?
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Eggcellent
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| Author: | JulieK | | Posted: | Sep 2, 2018 13:00 | | Subject: | Make Special Assemblies easier to find pt 2 | | Viewed: | 74 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| 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 them stand out. I didn't even know
they existed until the recent forum discussion.
Make the corresponding drop down menu match to the theme the assembly comes from?
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| Author: | JulieK | | Posted: | Sep 2, 2018 13:00 | | Subject: | Make Special Assemblies easier to find pt 1 | | Viewed: | 84 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| Suggestion is to add Special Assemblies to the "Items Appears In" section of
the catalog
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| Author: | SylvainLS | | Posted: | Sep 1, 2018 15:30 | | Subject: | Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer | | Viewed: | 38 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, hullboxer writes:
| | As a buyer, I would not place an order in a store with this type of restriction.[…]
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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 what can already be
done manually (i.e. move stock from stockroom to store once an order has emptied
the (s)lot).
What I understand from Teup’s explanations is that the latter is more how he
sees/wants this feature.
In this case, first, there are already stores who do that, manually or with
their own inventory management tools. And, second, the buyer generally doesn’t
know about it unless they come back later, like with this suggestion.
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| Author: | hullboxer | | Posted: | Sep 1, 2018 14:55 | | Subject: | Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer | | Viewed: | 29 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| 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 ‘penalty’ for a full/larger above the restricted size order)
for the items in a store without these restrictions. Further, I would be inclined
not to revisit stores using these restrictions just to reduce my own frustration
with stores penalizing me for ordering more of an item(s).
Don’t care for it at Lego store either and have left before and purchased here
or other retail outlets. Just my 2 cents but can’t imagine many buyers seeing
this in a positive light.
Lois
Suggestions, Teup writes:
| | 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 in store inventory showing not more than the value specified.
It's something that many online stores use, notably also LEGO themselves.
So far the way to do this is to offer the desired max amount, put in remarks
how much is left, and put the item on retain. This has several drawbacks, most
of all:
- You have to manually reoffer and modify the remarks all the time
- You cannot see or accurately modify the price and other stats of your inventory
because part of the amount of what you have is hidden in remarks
This could all be solved by 1 simple extra field, that is left on 0 when unused.
Of course, the item should not appear updated for users that still have an order
that has not yet reached the packed status. Of course buyers can buy again after
that, but separate shipping and handling fees should be sufficient to bar the
effect of buyers blowing sudden holes in your inventory.
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| Author: | Teup | | Posted: | Sep 1, 2018 05:19 | | Subject: | Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer | | Viewed: | 34 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| 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 that I just know will not survive it through a month. I had some ninjago
quivers and armor parts that could've served several buyers but someone bought
all of them right the day after I uploaded the part-out, even though it was listed
at current average price. I don't really complain, because it's nice
to sell.. but still, I will never encounter these parts again and only had them
in my store for 1 day. Not a disaster but it would have been nice to feature
them a bit longer without overpricing.
I guess a big reason why this would be useful is the existence of this tipping
point. Either you list at a normal price and you sell all at once because you're
a high quantity seller, OR you price them slightly higher but that makes you
end up alot lower in the search results so buyers pick other shops instead and
leave you alone entirely. Ideally you'd sell more gradually but for some
parts that seems hard..
In Suggestions, patpendlego writes:
| | 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 of all items/colors in
your store all the time for all buyers? Correct? So I would say just add more
stock. But your own resources (to add more stock) are likely limited, as seller
you cannot add indefinitely. So, to overcome this limited resources issue, the
solution is to shove the limitation on to the buyer(s)... somehow...
I guess in a way this is always the case, either by limiting lots, or raising
prices, or other means
In Suggestions, Teup writes:
| | Funny you should say that, I logged on to BO just now and found that a Chinese
guy has bought out 2 lots Now my store offers round 1x1 plates in all colours
except trans clear 
I don't have a proper workaround, because the remarks option makes my inventory
appear smaller than it is. That's not good for my administration and inventory
management. You could list separate lots, but I don't know, seems rather
tedious to me. There could be some alternatives I haven't thought of, if
you have any let me know
In Suggestions, patpendlego writes:
| | 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 be the buyer experience of this?
It's all psychology, so think it through I would say, place yourself in a
buyer shoes.
Also... technically, wouldn't there be many easy ways to simply go around
this 'restriction'? I don't know... just a thought... aren't
you just trying to influence something which is just an idea in your head but
has nothing to do with reality?
I think I would not use this option.
Enjoy,
Arnoud
In Suggestions, Teup writes:
| | 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 in store inventory showing not more than the value specified.
It's something that many online stores use, notably also LEGO themselves.
So far the way to do this is to offer the desired max amount, put in remarks
how much is left, and put the item on retain. This has several drawbacks, most
of all:
- You have to manually reoffer and modify the remarks all the time
- You cannot see or accurately modify the price and other stats of your inventory
because part of the amount of what you have is hidden in remarks
This could all be solved by 1 simple extra field, that is left on 0 when unused.
Of course, the item should not appear updated for users that still have an order
that has not yet reached the packed status. Of course buyers can buy again after
that, but separate shipping and handling fees should be sufficient to bar the
effect of buyers blowing sudden holes in your inventory.
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| Author: | leggodtshop | | Posted: | Sep 1, 2018 04:51 | | Subject: | Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer | | Viewed: | 23 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| 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 of all items/colors in
your store all the time for all buyers? Correct? So I would say just add more
stock. But your own resources (to add more stock) are likely limited, as seller
you cannot add indefinitely. So, to overcome this limited resources issue, the
solution is to shove the limitation on to the buyer(s)... somehow...
I guess in a way this is always the case, either by limiting lots, or raising
prices, or other means
In Suggestions, Teup writes:
| | Funny you should say that, I logged on to BO just now and found that a Chinese
guy has bought out 2 lots Now my store offers round 1x1 plates in all colours
except trans clear
I don't have a proper workaround, because the remarks option makes my inventory
appear smaller than it is. That's not good for my administration and inventory
management. You could list separate lots, but I don't know, seems rather
tedious to me. There could be some alternatives I haven't thought of, if
you have any let me know
In Suggestions, patpendlego writes:
| | 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 be the buyer experience of this?
It's all psychology, so think it through I would say, place yourself in a
buyer shoes.
Also... technically, wouldn't there be many easy ways to simply go around
this 'restriction'? I don't know... just a thought... aren't
you just trying to influence something which is just an idea in your head but
has nothing to do with reality?
I think I would not use this option.
Enjoy,
Arnoud
In Suggestions, Teup writes:
| | 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 in store inventory showing not more than the value specified.
It's something that many online stores use, notably also LEGO themselves.
So far the way to do this is to offer the desired max amount, put in remarks
how much is left, and put the item on retain. This has several drawbacks, most
of all:
- You have to manually reoffer and modify the remarks all the time
- You cannot see or accurately modify the price and other stats of your inventory
because part of the amount of what you have is hidden in remarks
This could all be solved by 1 simple extra field, that is left on 0 when unused.
Of course, the item should not appear updated for users that still have an order
that has not yet reached the packed status. Of course buyers can buy again after
that, but separate shipping and handling fees should be sufficient to bar the
effect of buyers blowing sudden holes in your inventory.
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| Author: | Teup | | Posted: | Sep 1, 2018 04:03 | | Subject: | Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, qwertyboy writes:
| | In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:
| | In Suggestions, Teup writes:
| | In Suggestions, DeLuca writes:
| | In Suggestions, Teup writes:
| | In Suggestions, danielclark writes:
| | 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 quantity for my most desired elements. If a store is going
to retain some inventory then it's going to show further down on that list.
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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.
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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 that it would, hence my concerns.
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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 lot everywhere on Bricklink.
I intended it as a more automated version of the current way to do the same thing,
listing 500, switching on "retain" and writing "4500 left" in the remarks.
I agree it would be annoying to see things you couldn't buy.
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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. So they log in and the stock is no longer available to them as
they have a current order.
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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? If it gets shown right away (assuming you have enough set up), the customer
would see another 100, and could potentially add them to his existing order.
If you expect BL to block this particular customer from seeing the new lot, when
would this "lock" be lifted? At payment time? After shipping? Maybe never? Or
do you accept them being able to see the new 100 and do an order addition, thus
being able to buy them all in several order additions?
There would be quite a few checks etc needed, with many options for fringe cases
messing things up.
I do appreciate the idea, but I don't think it would be easy to implement.
Niek.
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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
has not yet reached "packed", that should be fairly unambiguous. That would suit
my purposes and I hope that to the others who voted yes that's good as well.
That should be enough to solve the buyout issue.
So yes, it would take for users to see something else when they log on than when
they log off. But I think this should be easy to make and it's already the
case with user blocks, currency conversions and VAT calculations that apply as
soon as a user logs in. Though I just hope that putting all displayed quantities
through this extra bit of code would not slow the website in any way, otherwise
it wouldn't be worth it.
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| Author: | DeLuca | | Posted: | Aug 31, 2018 16:37 | | Subject: | Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Teup writes:
| | 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 in store inventory showing not more than the value specified.
It's something that many online stores use, notably also LEGO themselves.
So far the way to do this is to offer the desired max amount, put in remarks
how much is left, and put the item on retain. This has several drawbacks, most
of all:
- You have to manually reoffer and modify the remarks all the time
- You cannot see or accurately modify the price and other stats of your inventory
because part of the amount of what you have is hidden in remarks
This could all be solved by 1 simple extra field, that is left on 0 when unused.
Of course, the item should not appear updated for users that still have an order
that has not yet reached the packed status. Of course buyers can buy again after
that, but separate shipping and handling fees should be sufficient to bar the
effect of buyers blowing sudden holes in your inventory.
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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
the store is large, and the item in question is relatively common). This assumption
may lead prospective buyers to contact stores in an attempt to circumvent the
limit (which places the sellers in a difficult position), or simply to look elsewhere.
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