BrickLink Discussion Forum

In Suggestions, primadeluxe writes:

Hi BL'ers,

Sorry for my English. Is it an idea to make a personal catalog in Bricklink in
which you can inventory the sets which you own? And maybe inventory missing parts
or sets and put them on your wanted list or order them?

Shall give a nice view of your collection.

Best regards and enjoy your lego.

Like to hear from you.

From the Netherlands, Wilbert

You've a wonderful name.

You can use Brickset, Rebrickable.com or Brickstock.

Or use your Store Stockrooms on Bricklink.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Nov 24, 2018 17:57

Subject:

Re: Automatic price while listing items

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In Suggestions, Rainey writes:

I just bought a MacBook Pro and it is very fast! But it has got me wishing that
Bricklink had a seller feature that would automatically have the average price
(or what ever price you set it as) put in the box while adding items like brickOwl
does. I also love how brickOwl has the option to add the same part in multiple
colors at the same time and I really wish Bricklink had the same! I also like
it that if I posted a suggestion in the BrickOwl Forum for a new seller feature,
it would be done in a matter of a few minutes (most likely). I hope this seller
feature suggestion can be acted upon quickly and not years later to never.
Rainey

This already exists, use your default selling settings: https://www.bricklink.com/invOptionsAdd.asp

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Nov 13, 2018 01:06

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Re: List only USA items in "Items for Sale" tab

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In Suggestions, gregmgallup writes:

When I want to buy something under the “Items for Sale” tab, all of the items
from all of the countries are listed.

It would be nice to see only USA sellers.

Under the “Price Guide” tab there is a way to change the settings to see only
USA prices.

Can that also be applied to “Items for Sale?

Thanks

Greg

Already exist. Check USA in your Catalog, Price Guide and Wantlist settings:
https://www.bricklink.com/v2/settings/pref_settings.page

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Nov 11, 2018 14:30

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Re: Mark a buyer as "Refunded due to non-arrival"

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In Suggestions, Gaston.La.Brick writes:

It happens a buyer says he didn't receive the items. When shipping using
an untracked medium, there is no way in verifying if the claim is legit. So I
usually make no fuss and either refund the total order amount (including shipping)
or re-send it (if I have the items in stock).

In these cases, I sometimes get the feeling the buyer might have done this before
and actually has received the items. But as I said: there is no proof, since
no tracking. Then I wonder: "has this buyer done this in the past before with
other sellers?". There is no way in knowing. And that's why I think a buyer
should get some sort of parameter/rating stating the number of orders that were
refunded due to non-arrival. It seems like a small feature. Not really that important,
but if it were there, it would give some extra statistics in the long run as
well.

You can mention it in the feedback.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Nov 10, 2018 10:15

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Re: Baseplates not (easy) to find

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Catalog

In Catalog, building4ever writes:

I'm new in this forum, please let me know if I should use a different topic.

I'm not getting through the currently available baseplates. How can I sort
by plate size in the Bricklink catalog? For example, how would I find out if
there is currently a 32x32 baseplate in (Light Bluish) Gray?

I find it hard to see through. E.g., the 48x48 plates are listed as part 4186,
but it says: Years Released: 1980 - 2016. If I'm looking for sets, for example,
the 10701 appears, which has been sold since 2015 and still is according to Lego
online store.

So the listing 4186 is incorrect in saying that there is no current 48x48 baseplate.

When I search baseplate in sets, no sizes are displayed, it can not be sorted
by year.

Thank you

Sort by 'Item name' and then order 'Up'.
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?catType=P&catString=2&itemBrand=1000

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Nov 2, 2018 21:14

Subject:

Re: We have a new Inventories Admin

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Inventories

In Inventories, Admin_Russell writes:

Hello again everybody,

We mentioned last week that we were looking for a new Inventories Admin, and
I'm announcing today that we have appointed Randy (user randyf) to this position.

Randy is a very well-known contributor to the catalog, a frequent participant
in Forum discussions, and pretty much a person we couldn't imagine BrickLink
being without. He has contributed a large number of color-adjusted Lego part
renders which have helped define the look of BrickLink for the next generation.
And his work with PCCs is unmatched.

We are pleased and excited to extend these admin privileges to Randy and to welcome
him to our admin team.

Russell

Congratulations Randy.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Oct 28, 2018 16:59

Subject:

Re: Show Messages Filter: My Topics

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In Suggestions, SzieberthAdam writes:

Hi!

It would be nice to be able to filter the discussion forums to show topics started
by me.

I would like to see my Inventory Change Requests as it seems that the rejected
ones are deleted from my profile regularly. Some of them are rejected because
of the lack of proof and I would be able to do research for new proof for them
regularly.

Thanks,
Ádám

Bookmark this link: https://www.bricklink.com/messageList.asp?nID=&uID=955755&v=c&max=20&mTP=Y

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Oct 27, 2018 01:32

Subject:

Re: store carts

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In Suggestions, romax1989 writes:

I was thinking that it would be an interesting feature if store owners were able
to see who has carts/how many carts people have in your store so that we might
be able to issue coupons or have sales to encourage people who have had an open
cart for a long time. Another idea is people get email notifications (if they
want to enable them) for stores they have carts in whenever the price drops.

This suggestion has been made before and has privacy issues.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Oct 26, 2018 10:56

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Admin!

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Catalog

Congratulations StormChaser.

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Hello everyone,

We are pleased to announce that we have made another appointment. StormChaser,
who was appointed as Inventories Administrator last year, has now been promoted
to Catalog Administrator.

This is an important step for BrickLink. We haven't had a Catalog Admin appointment
for over nine years, and this is the first time someone has moved from the Inventories
side of the system to the Catalog side.

We believe StormChaser is highly qualified for this position. In addition to
an outstanding year as an Inventories Admin, he has had years of intense experience
with every area of the BrickLink Catalog. He has made many thousands of corrections,
uploaded an enormous amount of new data, and has solved a number of LEGO mysteries
over the years. So we're very pleased he has agreed to accept this position,
and we look forward to his activity in this new area.

We will be be making another appointment soon to fill his former position as
Inventories Administrator.

Russell

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Oct 13, 2018 03:47

Subject:

Re: Note to seller is not very good

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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

The 'note to seller' is also in the order confirmation email.
Do you read the confirmation email?

Perhaps the order of the order details page should be customizable. Then the
notes can be moved to the top between the Details and parts section.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Oct 11, 2018 00:54

Subject:

Re: Studio 2.0

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In Suggestions, Ultiraden writes:

Hinge tool additions

Here's the stud.io forum https://forum.bricklink.com/

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Sep 27, 2018 12:53

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Re: Sorting prospective sellers by Favorites

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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.

This kind of already exists, check the Favourite settings on this page https://www.bricklink.com/wantedSettings.asp?viewFrom=P

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Sep 17, 2018 08:39

Subject:

Re: Promo Codes

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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.

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.

Another possibility is to create Shipping methods for certain discounts only
to be unlocked with a password/code.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Sep 17, 2018 07:27

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Re: Promo Codes

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In Suggestions, firestar246 writes:

They can mention the code in the comments at ordering.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Sep 16, 2018 17:18

Subject:

Re: Printing catalog items

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Catalog

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogDownload.asp

In Catalog, Jtlarssen writes:

Hi,

is there a comfortable way to print out the whole Catalog or just some categories?

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Sep 13, 2018 05:08

Subject:

Re: Tick Box

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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

Below the order details page click Enable temporary Checkboxes to check the content
of your order.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Sep 11, 2018 11:49

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Re: Request official BrickLink app

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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

It's in development https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1094209

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Sep 8, 2018 05:22

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Re: Mobile website or app

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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?

It's in development https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1094209

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Aug 20, 2018 09:34

Subject:

Re: Who akes OCR cannot leave feedback

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In Suggestions, Shintaku writes:

Hello,

as a seller I always have this problem:

buyer submits a rash order then wants to cancel.
If you do agree, you risk the buyer leaving a negative feedback. I would surely
leave a neutral or negative for someone asking to cancel an order just because
they don't want the items anymore. But I can't leave it, as a revenge
negative is always ready.

So I deny the order cancel until they become NPB, I undergo the NPB procedure,
so the buyer isn't allowed to leave a feedback anymore.

But this way my items are BLOCKED FOR 14 DAYS (7 I have to wait + 7 I have to
wait the NPB to resolve) and no one can buy them anymore.

If the buyer request to cancel he doesn't want the items.
You can realist them for sale regardless the NPB status.

Instead if I was able to accept the OCR, knowing they will not be able to leave
a negative, I would do that, leave a neutral, relist my items instatly and move
on.

If someone kindly requests to cancel the order I wouldn't hit him with a
NPB strike and a neutral feedback.

I don't think that removing the chance to leave a feedback if we wish to
cancel the order is so unfair. The ones who wish to cease the order, ceases the
feedback with

Please help us sellers.

Thanks

When in NPB, the buyer can select the option to Cancel the order and accept the
penalty.
I use the NPB only for those who don't communicate.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Aug 15, 2018 17:20

Subject:

Re: Wrong color item shown on Appears In page

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In Suggestions, bje writes:

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

In Suggestions, patpendlego writes:

E.g.
https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=4073#T=C&C=76

Select any color in the Known colors column, on the next page it shows
always the same color item image.

Even though the text states the color selected.

BrickLink... please show the image of the color selected.

Thank you.

I've tried several colours but can't reproduce what you see.

Ah that image. I never look at the image. That page is intended to show the sets
that part appears in the selected colour.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Aug 15, 2018 17:02

Subject:

Re: Wrong color item shown on Appears In page

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In Suggestions, patpendlego writes:

I've tried several colours but can't reproduce what you see.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Aug 13, 2018 12:37

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Re: Printing Wanted Lists

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In Suggestions, littlepb writes:

I would like to suggest adding the ability to easily print a wanted list. Currently
there is an option to print a set's inventory but not for wanted lists.

In Classic view you can print a Wantlist
https://www.bricklink.com/wantedDetail.asp?showOld=Y&catType=P&wantedMoreID=0

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Aug 9, 2018 11:46

Subject:

Re: need new filter function for this website

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In Suggestions, SGTENIGMA writes:

i have one suggestion that i think all would greatly appreciate. the function
capability to isolate and block individual sellers. what i mean is to make it
where if you have unsatisfactory service, you the buyer, can highlight the specific
seller and put him on your own block list. much like facebook. so that way, you
no longer see the seller when you search for future lego products. for the bad
shops will be filtered out and you wont see them.

Already exist. It's called the Least favourite list.

i just had an order that i
cancelled. i was instructed to go thru paypal and enter all their info in order
to buy their products. instead of going thru bricklink to get thru to paypal.
in other words, they wanted to circumvent the percentage you guys make when each
sell happens. so i refuse to let them circumvent and cut you out.

Actually you're wrong here. Sending a PayPal payment manually is quite normal.
It's the instant checkout causing confusion.
There's absolutely no fee circumvention here. Sellers are billed separately
and pay their fees monthly.

pretty sure they will give me a bad review. dont care. i believe in being honest

Why are you rewarding a helpful seller with a neutral. You should retract the
Feedback.
It will get you on some stoplist or on the Notes on members page.

but i find it frustrating that i have to write down each bad seller and have to review my
own list before buying. that is timeconsuming. appreciate it!

Check your buyer settings.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jul 11, 2018 12:43

Subject:

Re: Block fresh buyers (0) from my store?

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In Suggestions, ericchuimk writes:

For a long time, there has been a lot of new buyers with (0) feedbacks ordering
from my store but ended up not paying, which I have to manually cancel the order
after a few weeks or so. Sometimes Bricklink charges me service fee across the
month for these orders that are not paid and not shipped, which I have to wait
for a refund the next month after the order is cancelled, resulting in me paying
for things upfront without the necessity of it.

I am getting frustrated about new users making orders but not paying. It is a
burden for me (spending time calculating shipping cost and handling fee, sending
invoice, being billed by Bricklink) ending up to no avail. Sure, I could leave
a negative review on these buyers, I could ban them one by one... but what's
the point when they can easily make another fresh account and do the same thing
over and over again.

Enable instant checkout in your store.
Add a shipping cost table to your Shipping policy.
And complete the NPB process instead of just cancelling the order, if they don't
respond.

To deal with this, I have 3 suggestions:

1. I vaguely remember there was an option to disallow buyers below certain points
to buy from my own stop... it was probably Yahoo auction or somewhere else I
don't really remember... But I think this should be an option for sellers.

It's still there, check the checkbox in the store settings settings'Disallow
members with negative feedback score to buy from my store'
https://www.bricklink.com/v2/mystore/management.page
However this only blocks -1 etc feedback buyers and doesn't block 0 feedback
buyers.

You can redirect the new buyers to my store. We all start at 0.

2. Perhaps the system has to make it even more clear that one legally HAS to
pay after clicking Order. Because apparently, people don't read anymore,
even warnings.

3. Charge sellers after the order has been paid, not when they are made. Imagine
if someone made a fresh spam account, orders EVERYTHING from my store but not
paying for weeks. I will end up with getting charged by Bricklink, and my sales
hindered because they are off the shelves. And said buyer will suffer from little
or no consequences whatsoever.

I hope changes will be made to secure sellers from such unfair treatment.

From your Terms:'To avoid additional PayPal fees, all buyers are encouraged
to "Send Money to friends and family" in PayPal.'
You really can't 'encourage' buyers to pay as friends or family for
goods.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Jul 5, 2018 01:16

Subject:

Re: Allow us to part out specific instructions

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