Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | Hubby  | | Posted: | Oct 12, 2018 10:34 | | Subject: | Re: Block buyers with a different country email p | | Viewed: | 61 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, NicoBuma writes:
| | How'd you know for sure they are scammers? Maybe they are Russians who moved
to the UK, but didn't change their e-mail provider.
I myself have an hotmail.com (US) mailaddress, but live in The Netherlands, so
I would be a scammer too by your definition?
If they pay, it's ok; would be my motto. And yes, if I were you I'd prefer
IBAN as well, as it's a lot more secure than paypal and you as a seller have
a lot more rights, and your own bank has a lot less fees than paypal as well.
In Suggestions, Hagbart writes:
| | Hi
Would it be possible to block a buyer having an email from a given country eg
Russia, but his postal address is the UK?
Just got yet another scammers ordering from my shop with this very suspicious
config, even got negative from himfeedback from him.
Or a setting that enables us to block and oblige the buyer to pay buy only with
iban
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Yes true Nico, I'll agree, but just got another fake account ordering from
my shop, that's the second guy from Russia. Just asked 2 things from him.
Provide a proof of his address is legit in france (e.g. electricity bill) and
send the money to my IBAN. After 11 days, no payments nor response....
But just added another faker to my block list.
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| Author: | rikitikitaviguy | | Posted: | Oct 12, 2018 08:56 | | Subject: | Re: 3003 and 3003old | | Viewed: | 39 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| FWIW....
means "For What It's Worth".... 
LM
In Suggestions, WFMTF writes:
| | If you search item nr. 6223 in catalog items, you get one set and item 3003!
I am getting a bit confused....
By the way: "FWIW" means ? sorry, do not know. BR Waltraud
In Suggestions, mfav writes:
| | FWIW, all my not-Pat Pend trans- 2x2s are 6223 and have walls identical to 3003old.
None of my opaque 2x2s have 6223.
Should 6223 be an alternate number for 3003old and NOT an alternate for 3003?
| | As far as I know none of the Trans- and Glittercolors have inside supports.
WHY do these colors appear as known colors on item 3003 and do not appear as
known colors on item 3003old - without inside supports.
This is a mismatch of catalog criterias - seen from my view.
I think that a short explanation in the additional notes would be good.
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| Author: | WFMTF | | Posted: | Oct 12, 2018 08:46 | | Subject: | Re: 3003 and 3003old | | Viewed: | 28 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| If you search item nr. 6223 in catalog items, you get one set and item 3003!
I am getting a bit confused....
By the way: "FWIW" means ? sorry, do not know. BR Waltraud
In Suggestions, mfav writes:
| | FWIW, all my not-Pat Pend trans- 2x2s are 6223 and have walls identical to 3003old.
None of my opaque 2x2s have 6223.
Should 6223 be an alternate number for 3003old and NOT an alternate for 3003?
| | As far as I know none of the Trans- and Glittercolors have inside supports.
WHY do these colors appear as known colors on item 3003 and do not appear as
known colors on item 3003old - without inside supports.
This is a mismatch of catalog criterias - seen from my view.
I think that a short explanation in the additional notes would be good.
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| Author: | mfav | | Posted: | Oct 11, 2018 11:51 | | Subject: | Re: 3003 and 3003old | | Viewed: | 45 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| FWIW, all my not-Pat Pend trans- 2x2s are 6223 and have walls identical to 3003old.
None of my opaque 2x2s have 6223.
Should 6223 be an alternate number for 3003old and NOT an alternate for 3003?
| | As far as I know none of the Trans- and Glittercolors have inside supports.
WHY do these colors appear as known colors on item 3003 and do not appear as
known colors on item 3003old - without inside supports.
This is a mismatch of catalog criterias - seen from my view.
I think that a short explanation in the additional notes would be good.
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| Author: | WFMTF | | Posted: | Oct 11, 2018 08:05 | | Subject: | 3003 and 3003old | | Viewed: | 84 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| As far as I know none of the Trans- and Glittercolors have inside supports.
WHY do these colors appear as known colors on item 3003 and do not appear as
known colors on item 3003old - without inside supports.
This is a mismatch of catalog criterias - seen from my view.
I think that a short explanation in the additional notes would be good.
Thank you for a response
Waltraud
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| Author: | bb1227754 | | Posted: | Oct 10, 2018 21:57 | | Subject: | Studio 2.0 | | Viewed: | 62 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| Author: | WhiteVanMan | | Posted: | Oct 7, 2018 16:07 | | Subject: | Re: What about meeting the Buyers? | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, SezaR writes:
| | You also showed your age  
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Ha Ha Ha...... 
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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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| Author: | SezaR | | Posted: | Oct 7, 2018 00:24 | | Subject: | Re: What about meeting the Buyers? | | Viewed: | 65 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| You also showed your age
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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| Author: | steelwoolghandi | | Posted: | Oct 6, 2018 14:22 | | Subject: | Re: What about meeting the Buyers? | | Viewed: | 46 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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Not sure if God has anything to do with it. (just yanking your chain).
I meet a few sellers and buyers when I was at a Show (called Steam) in the UK.
I had to drive to Swindon (not impressed by the way with Swindon). Met some great
Bricklinkers, I had met them when we still had a Chat section and got to know
them.
It might be a good idea to meet at a neutral place and not a dark alley or at
there house at 2 am (might be a set up). If they offer you candy and they drive
a Van with no windows don't stop just drive on!
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| 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: | 59 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.
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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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| 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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