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 Author: dcarmine View Messages Posted By dcarmine
 Posted: Feb 12, 2019 22:22
 Subject: Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?
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Location:  USA, Nebraska
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In Catalog, axaday writes:
  In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:
  In Catalog, axaday writes:
  In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:
  In Catalog, dearlydeparted writes:
  In Catalog, brikomania writes:
  I really like the extensive catalog, and think that most of the differences (like
the jumpers or tiles with groove, etc) are really useful.

But when you get to things like this, with a 1 x 2 x 6 arch, having something
like 4 variants, doesn't it make it too hard for sellers AND buyers?

I get the raised arch difference, that is notable, but this thin/thick thing?



To me, yes. I have never been able visually to distinguish the difference between
the two without reinforcement - medium think - thin. I just don't see it,
try as I might.

You can always check mold number molded on the part's underside, magnifying
glass maybe needed.

Or a light piped thingamajig if you happen to be an entomologist (which is kind
of cheating).

I thought about buying an otoscope the other day so I could see the part number
on the giraffe guy's hat. Then I thought that might be a sign of obsession.


but I finally was able to read this mold number
 
Part No: 33464pb01  Name: Minifigure, Baby / Toddler Head with Neck with Black Eyes, White Pupils, and Smile Pattern
* 
33464pb01 Minifigure, Baby / Toddler Head with Neck with Black Eyes, White Pupils, and Smile Pattern
Parts: Minifigure, Head

Cheater

I have a loop in every room of my house!
 Author: dcarmine View Messages Posted By dcarmine
 Posted: Nov 2, 2018 16:32
 Subject: Re: LEGO pieces and color
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 Topic: Colors
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Location:  USA, Nebraska
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In LEGO, Skylar2010 writes:
  In LEGO, Skylar2010 writes:
  Are all the gray pieces in the above photo light or dark bluish gray? Or is there
another shade of gray there too? Also having trouble with part name of pieces
of which there are only one or two of their kind minus the tap or ladder lol.

The dark bluish shovel the two blue pieces the guns ans the 1x2 thing with those
things on either end located near the guns are still giving me trouble trying
to find the right ones lol.

The blue pieces:

 
Part No: 3176  Name: Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole
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3176 Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole
Parts: Plate, Modified

The guns:
 
Part No: 30141  Name: Minifigure, Weapon Gun, Rifle
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30141 Minifigure, Weapon Gun, Rifle
Parts: Minifigure, Weapon

 
Part No: 30132  Name: Minifigure, Weapon Gun, Pistol Revolver - Large Barrel and Solid Handle
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30132 Minifigure, Weapon Gun, Pistol Revolver - Large Barrel and Solid Handle
Parts: Minifigure, Weapon

The 1x2 bricks with 2 finger ends are in the Hinge Category:

 
Part No: 30540  Name: Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers Horizontal End
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30540 Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers Horizontal End
Parts: Hinge
 
Part No: 30365  Name: Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers Vertical End
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30365 Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers Vertical End
Parts: Hinge

and the 2x2 plate with wheels holder:

 
Part No: 4600  Name: Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder
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4600 Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder
Parts: Plate, Modified

HTH
Donna
 Author: dcarmine View Messages Posted By dcarmine
 Posted: Oct 23, 2018 00:58
 Subject: Re: 6197u How Do I sell the one I have?
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Location:  USA, Nebraska
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In Catalog, 69transamman writes:
  In Catalog, dcarmine writes:
  I can sell the cupboard by itself, but the door is listed. I looked for an assembly
but I didn't see one. Can you point me to the catalog entry that allows
me to sell it?

I do have an assembly, white with red door.

Any help is appreciated.

Donna

I looked for an assembly but couldn't find one (Might be due to it's
varied uses.???) I did find the following parts.
 
Part No: 837  Name: Homemaker Cupboard 4 x 4 x 4 with Door Holder Holes
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837 Homemaker Cupboard 4 x 4 x 4 with Door Holder Holes
Parts: Homemaker
 
Part No: 839  Name: Homemaker Washbasin Sink Base 4 x 4 x 4
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839 Homemaker Washbasin Sink Base 4 x 4 x 4
Parts: Homemaker
 
Part No: 838  Name: Homemaker Cupboard Door 4 x 4
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838 Homemaker Cupboard Door 4 x 4
Parts: Homemaker
Hope it helps!
Howard


Thank you!! That helps a lot!!
Donna
 Author: dcarmine View Messages Posted By dcarmine
 Posted: Oct 22, 2018 23:25
 Subject: 6197u How Do I sell the one I have?
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Location:  USA, Nebraska
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I can sell the cupboard by itself, but the door is listed. I looked for an assembly
but I didn't see one. Can you point me to the catalog entry that allows
me to sell it?

I do have an assembly, white with red door.

Any help is appreciated.

Donna
 Author: dcarmine View Messages Posted By dcarmine
 Posted: Aug 29, 2018 23:39
 Subject: Re: Change Booklet Image?
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Location:  USA, Nebraska
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Store: Nebraska Brick Store
In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:
  In Catalog, dcarmine writes:
  I have sold these two Booklets:

 
Catalog No: c82uspg  Name: 1982 Medium Parents Guide US (114717/114817-US)
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c82uspg 1982 Medium Parents Guide US (114717/114817-US)
Catalogs: 1982

and :

 
Catalog No: C83uspg  Name: 1983 Medium Parents Guide US (100317/100417-US)
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c83uspg 1983 Medium Parents Guide US (100317/100417-US)
Catalogs: 1983

But the covers don't look like the ones shown. The c82 looks like the first
pic and the c83 like the second one.They have the right numbers on them. Should
the images be updated? I can it if it's ok, just wanted to ask first.

Donna

 
Catalog No: c90usm2  Name: 1990 Medium US (114717/114817)
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c90usm2 1990 Medium US (114717/114817)
Catalogs: 1990
 
Catalog No: c88us  Name: 1988 Medium US (100317/100417)
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c88us 1988 Medium US (100317/100417)
Catalogs: 1988

Ohhh, my customer may not be happy.
Thanks
Donna
 Author: dcarmine View Messages Posted By dcarmine
 Posted: Aug 29, 2018 23:04
 Subject: Change Booklet Image?
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Location:  USA, Nebraska
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I have sold these two Booklets:

 
Catalog No: c82uspg  Name: 1982 Medium Parents Guide US (114717/114817-US)
* 
c82uspg 1982 Medium Parents Guide US (114717/114817-US)
Catalogs: 1982

and :

 
Catalog No: C83uspg  Name: 1983 Medium Parents Guide US (100317/100417-US)
* 
c83uspg 1983 Medium Parents Guide US (100317/100417-US)
Catalogs: 1983

But the covers don't look like the ones shown. The c82 looks like the first
pic and the c83 like the second one.They have the right numbers on them. Should
the images be updated? I can it if it's ok, just wanted to ask first.

Donna
 


 Author: dcarmine View Messages Posted By dcarmine
 Posted: Jul 17, 2018 17:21
 Subject: Re: 50 Shades of Gray
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In Colors, dcarmine writes:
  I found this in my inventory last week. The first is these new brackets. The
brick with clip is normal Dark Bluish Gray, the bracket on the bottom is normal
Light Bluish Gray. The two in the middle, well, ???. I know this happens when
they change colors in the molding machine, I just never saw two with that much
difference before

The second is a slope I found and I can't really explain the speckle. It
is a LEGO part, seems to be mostly Light Bluish Gray. When I looked at it through
a loop, as you can see here, it has small shafts of black. I would expect round
beads, but not shafts.

Does anyone know how the slope got speckled?
Anyone interested in owning them?

Donna

Thanks for all of your input. I will double check that is or isn't LEGO.

Donna
 Author: dcarmine View Messages Posted By dcarmine
 Posted: Jul 16, 2018 16:06
 Subject: 50 Shades of Gray
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I found this in my inventory last week. The first is these new brackets. The
brick with clip is normal Dark Bluish Gray, the bracket on the bottom is normal
Light Bluish Gray. The two in the middle, well, ???. I know this happens when
they change colors in the molding machine, I just never saw two with that much
difference before

The second is a slope I found and I can't really explain the speckle. It
is a LEGO part, seems to be mostly Light Bluish Gray. When I looked at it through
a loop, as you can see here, it has small shafts of black. I would expect round
beads, but not shafts.

Does anyone know how the slope got speckled?
Anyone interested in owning them?

Donna
 


 Author: dcarmine View Messages Posted By dcarmine
 Posted: Jun 21, 2016 15:50
 Subject: Link to Problem page on Order Details page.
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I searched the most recent suggestions but didn't find anything about this.

Can a link to the Problem Order page be put on the Order Details Page (anywhere)
and be pre-populated with the order number when clicked?

I find it cumbersome to have to either remember the order number or copy and
paste it after navigating to the Problem order page. I can't be the only
one who has accidently canceled the wrong order (only once, but almost a few
other times).

I can't see that this would be hard to do since there is already a link to
message the buyer/seller on that page and is pre-populated with the order number
as the title.

Thanks,
Donna
 Author: dcarmine View Messages Posted By dcarmine
 Posted: May 5, 2015 19:11
 Subject: Re: Maybe something can be done?
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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:
  In Suggestions, popsicle writes:
  I seem to be receiving this type of request more frequently. I would say every
other day......

Hello, i want to buy some minifigs in your store, is there some discount for
reseller if i buy more than 50usd, and can u lower the custom declare / invoice
letter under 50usd and mark as a gift or just sent with no value and no invoice
in the package, coz there is a high price tax in indonesia if i buy more than
50usd, thanks before


As most seem to come from a particular region of the world, I understand it's
often a simple cultural difference, but not always.

I have standard form reply, that I copy and paste. However, maybe some thought
can be given to addressing this increasingly common issue, site-wide.

I have one member from Germany who first placed the order and paid, then pretty
much demanded customs fraud. Still dealing with that shipped order. If I pasted
his correspondence here, many would most likely think it fiction

Here's where I'm way over my head....can code be written that would give
a pop-up banner, when a member attempts to message or order from another member
of a differing country? Maybe something with a fairly benign statement regarding
customs forms.

Until then, I'll just keep copying and pasting

Let me expand my thoughts a little more here.....

I don't really know what constitutes customs fraud as per US import and customs
statute.

Stating anything other than the truth about what you are shipping. Sending merchandise
as a gift, stating the value is anything other than the actual value that should
be on an invoice attached to the outside of the package, filling out anything
on the form with info that is not true.

  
I know there are cultural difference to consider

Definitely...I think most of us in the US feel badly for buyers in other countries
that have to live with extra taxes or even government corruption to buy items
from around the world. I know I do.

  
I know it's fraudulent

It's a felony if you get caught. I don't want to go to jail for doing
it!

  
I know it's dishonest

I know having a stranger ask me to lie, feels bitting. Personally I can't
feature asking another to lie on my behalf. Especially, to save a few bucks....

In some countries it can be a lot more than a few bucks...several hundred can
be common depending on the order amount.

It's a tough situation to have to deal with...unfortunately the only choice
for sellers in the US is to fill it out honestly.

Foster has had a number of deep threads on this subject. Maybe he will chime
in.

Donna

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