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In Suggestions, Captain_Q writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

) while replying to post

I would really like to see more pics of our member’s pet. What do you think about
showing or introduce your animal companion to the BL membership here on the forum?

I suggest a new forum subtopic, under Off Topic: Pets

Anecdotes and/or pics of your pets? Maybe of interrupting your lego work or other
mischief. Or just an introduction of your nonhuman companion, new or old. What
your pet did today

Even though we don't have furry companions (son's allergies) we really
enjoy animal pics and stories. Think most do, evidenced by it's popularity
on youtube.

What do think? Think there is enough interest to warrant a sub-topic in the forum?

Captain Q approves.

Here are two kittens I am keeping of a 4 kitten litter I saved from living a
life as feral cats; named Tenshi and Quark. I found them while feeding some
feral cats. They were too young to capture right away, around 5 weeks, so I
pre-socialized them on the outside with wet food and playing with a cat favorite
toy, the fake bird on a string and stick. Had to do it at night as apartment
management disapproves of feeding the feral cats. Took some night vision video,
that I have not gotten around to editing yet.

Just noticed that the picture is rotated the wrong way, will leave it as is,
because it amuses me.

Regards,
Captain Q

Looks like they've got a good life, now.

How you brought them into your life. I gotta say you're a very patient man,
Quinton

Very cool names, too!

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popsicle

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 23:25

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Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, kidsncritters writes:

We just had to put down our dog of 15+ years this past Monday. He was a faithful
companion to our family - always letting us know when anyone approached the house

He could be a goofball sometimes but he will be missed. We probably will not
be getting another dog for now (the wife may change my mind

.

This was the longest I have ever had a dog (we also had a cat for almost 12 years
as well).

We still have three cats and assorted reptiles and amphibians in our house!
Our two black cats were rescues from the shelter when they were kittens. They
are supposed to belong to my teen daughter but they follow me around the house
and sleep on my bed!

Pets can be a lot of work, but they are nice to have around!

I remember you having a big family, Frank. 15+ years... he must of been a major
part of the kid's growing-up years. How'd they take his needing to be
put down?

Author:

cycbuild

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 22:50

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Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, Captain_Q writes:

I found them while feeding some feral cats.
They were too young to capture right away, around 5 weeks, so I
pre-socialized them on the outside with wet food and playing with a cat favorite
toy, the fake bird on a string and stick.

That's awesome!

Had to do it at night as apartment
management disapproves of feeding the feral cats.

We won't tell!

I signed something once, to encourage local spay & neuter
programs over a candlelit spaghetti dinner for frisky furballs, but

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Captain_Q

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 22:12

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Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

Captain Q approves.

Author:

tEoS

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Aug 18, 2019 21:35

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Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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I can't find any dog pictures on this computer, but they are the same 3 as
my ID pic (just much older).

Here's one for John:

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legoman77

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 21:09

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Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, kidsncritters writes:

We just had to put down our dog of 15+ years this past Monday. He was a faithful
companion to our family - always letting us know when anyone approached the house

He could be a goofball sometimes but he will be missed. We probably will not
be getting another dog for now (the wife may change my mind

So sorry for the loss of your pet. Or should I say family member. Death
touches all in different ways. When it comes to a pet it lingers with you for
ever. But time does help to think of the companionship and the love between
the two of you and what was added to your life.
John P

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kidsncritters

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Aug 18, 2019 20:39

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Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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We just had to put down our dog of 15+ years this past Monday. He was a faithful
companion to our family - always letting us know when anyone approached the house

He could be a goofball sometimes but he will be missed. We probably will not
be getting another dog for now (the wife may change my mind

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JerseyGirl689

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 18:32

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Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, Pippyblocks writes:

Well, not strictly my pet. Her name is Stray (because I refuse to name her).
A pretty rough family moved away and left her behind around six years ago. Since
then she has spent most of her life on my bed or on top of me.

I would really like to see more pics of our member’s pet. What do you think about
showing or introduce your animal companion to the BL membership here on the forum?

She may not be your pet, but judging from the pic, she sure looks like a well
loved family member. Thank you caring and saving this beautiful baby.

Darcy

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popsicle

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 17:57

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Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, Pippyblocks writes:

She's lovely!

I think Stray is as good a name as any other. It's a reminder of where she
came from, and your role in taking care of her

Thanks, Stu

I would really like to see more pics of our member’s pet. What do you think about
showing or introduce your animal companion to the BL membership here on the forum?

Author:

Pippysblocks

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Aug 18, 2019 17:48

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Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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I would really like to see more pics of our member’s pet. What do you think about
showing or introduce your animal companion to the BL membership here on the forum?

Author:

JerseyGirl689

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 16:58

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Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

I think it's a great idea! I love my fur family, which has grown into 6
dogs and 1 cat, all rescues from terrible conditions. The only place off limits
is the Lego room, otherwise they rule the roost.

Awesome! Much respect Darcy, for taking-in and caring for so many rescue animals.
Placed your store on our favorites list, I like to support people such as yourself.

I've gotta know, though

How does the lone cat fare among the 6 dogs?

BTW, I really like your store's Splash page, beautiful!

-Cory

Thank you Cory! LOL, as for Kita Kitty, if anyone ever told him he wasn't
a dog, he'd probably be devastated.

He's been with dogs since he was a few hours old, vet said he'd never survive and the kindness thing would be to euthanize him, yeah, wasn't happening. While we humans did the feeding,
dogs took care of the messy part. Now he's a healthy adult and a full blown member of the pack.

I love this! He is beautiful, and you are beautiful, Darcy! (regardless of my
bias, my youngest sister being named Darcy)

Uses the doggy door to potty, no kitty litter here ewww, and doesn't leave the fenced yard. Fears no one, except my 4 lb, Chi, but everybody fears him, so no surprise there.

It's always the smallest ones! It's the "Napoleon complex" for dogs

Back to your original suggestion, I'd like to reiterate, I think it's
a great idea. I learned more about some of my fellow members in 1 day, than
I have in the 15 years I've been here. Obviously everyone here has a love
for Lego, but your pet idea is a great ice breaker. Most members only come here
when they have a question, problem or complaint. Your suggestion would give
interested members a place to take a break, especially from sorting (sigh), lighten
the mood a little and get to know each other a little better.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 14:55

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Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, legoman77 writes:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

Awesome! Much respect Darcy, for taking-in and caring for so many rescue animals.
Placed your store on our favorites list, I like to support people such as yourself.

I've gotta know, though

How does the lone cat fare among the 6 dogs?

BTW, I really like your store's Splash page, beautiful!

-Cory

Thank you Cory! LOL, as for Kita Kitty, if anyone ever told him he wasn't
a dog, he'd probably be devastated. He's been with dogs since he was
a few hours old, vet said he'd never survive and the kindness thing would
be to euthanize him, yeah, wasn't happening. While we humans did the feeding,
dogs took care of the messy part. Now he's a healthy adult and a full blown
member of the pack. Uses the doggy door to potty, no kitty litter here ewww,
and doesn't leave the fenced yard. Fears no one, except my 4 lb, Chi, but
everybody fears him, so no surprise there

A beautiful cat. Great job saving his life. Never give up on saving a life.
I got a kitten at one day old and saved her.
John P

Is that her in your profile pic? Looks like she feels very safe & content, thank
you for saving her. Wish more people would realize their lives have value and
learn to be more responsible.

Animal rescue has become very important to me, especially with the shelters being
overwhelmed and the number of healthy animals being euthanized every day. Not
to mention abuse cases/dumping happening in record numbers. Personally, I know
I can't afford to take on anymore and still give them the proper care they
need and deserve. So myself, and a bunch of others in the same situation donate
each month to pay the fees for at risk animals in a local kill shelter. Once
the fees are covered they become eligible for free adoptions or to be pulled
by a rescue. Not ideal by any means, but we're able to save some. Just
a thought to anyone who might read this, there are ways to help, you can advocate
to raise awareness, donate to your local shelter, foster, if you see something
say something, adopt don't shop and above all else spay/neuter. Now that
I sound like an infomercial I'll stop talking.

Darcy

All good points, Darcy.

John & his wife, have been committed to helping the homeless cat population in
his area for some time now. He is what I would call a warrior of that cause.
For cats anyway.

Author:

JerseyGirl689

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 14:40

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Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, legoman77 writes:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

Awesome! Much respect Darcy, for taking-in and caring for so many rescue animals.
Placed your store on our favorites list, I like to support people such as yourself.

I've gotta know, though

How does the lone cat fare among the 6 dogs?

BTW, I really like your store's Splash page, beautiful!

-Cory

A beautiful cat. Great job saving his life. Never give up on saving a life.
I got a kitten at one day old and saved her.
John P

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popsicle

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 14:10

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Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

Awesome! Much respect Darcy, for taking-in and caring for so many rescue animals.
Placed your store on our favorites list, I like to support people such as yourself.

I've gotta know, though

How does the lone cat fare among the 6 dogs?

BTW, I really like your store's Splash page, beautiful!

-Cory

Thank you Cory! LOL, as for Kita Kitty, if anyone ever told him he wasn't
a dog, he'd probably be devastated.

I love this! He is beautiful, and you are beautiful, Darcy! (regardless of my
bias, my youngest sister being named Darcy)

Uses the doggy door to potty, no kitty litter here ewww, and doesn't leave the fenced yard. Fears no one, except my 4 lb, Chi, but everybody fears him, so no surprise there.

It's always the smallest ones! It's the "Napoleon complex" for dogs

Author:

legoman77

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 13:49

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Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

Awesome! Much respect Darcy, for taking-in and caring for so many rescue animals.
Placed your store on our favorites list, I like to support people such as yourself.

I've gotta know, though

How does the lone cat fare among the 6 dogs?

BTW, I really like your store's Splash page, beautiful!

-Cory

A beautiful cat. Great job saving his life. Never give up on saving a life.
I got a kitten at one day old and saved her.
John P

Author:

JerseyGirl689

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 13:34

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Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

Awesome! Much respect Darcy, for taking-in and caring for so many rescue animals.
Placed your store on our favorites list, I like to support people such as yourself.

I've gotta know, though

How does the lone cat fare among the 6 dogs?

BTW, I really like your store's Splash page, beautiful!

-Cory

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 10:09

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

Awesome! Much respect Darcy, for taking-in and caring for so many rescue animals.
Placed your store on our favorites list, I like to support people such as yourself.

I've gotta know, though

How does the lone cat fare among the 6 dogs?

BTW, I really like your store's Splash page, beautiful!

-Cory

Author:

legoman77

Posted:

Aug 17, 2019 22:12

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Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

I like when people adopt animals, you are good people. Made my day.

John P

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legoman77

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Aug 17, 2019 21:19

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Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

I like when people adopt animals, you are good people. Made my day.

John P

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JerseyGirl689

Posted:

Aug 17, 2019 21:16

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

Author:

kreativsnail

Posted:

Aug 17, 2019 14:45

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Known colors

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Vote:

[Yes|No]

I would really really really like to see a message when you try to list an item
in a colour that it wasn’t ever known to be in a set. This would cut down on
the HUGE number of mislisted incorrect colours. It would be a huge help. And
those of us that are really listing rare non-production colours would probably
be fine with clicking the “yes, I know this is crazy rare, I want to list it
“ button. The known colours info is already on the site, but many BL sellers
are obviously not looking at it.

Author:

iprice

Posted:

Aug 10, 2019 10:10

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Re: Sorting Wanted Lists Alphabetically

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In Suggestions, Illuminatus writes:

It would be really helpful if the site could memorize your last "sort by" setting
in every section and consider it your default, without exception.

For example, if I open a specific wanted list and sort it by item number, then
every next list I open will also be sorted by item number until I set it back
to "item name."

However, no matter how many times I open the master wanted list, i.e. my list
of wanted lists (lol), and sort it alphabetically, as soon as I refresh or revisit
the page the sorting is set back to "newest."

It would be really great if this could be... sorted out.

Thanks and sorry if this has been brought up before.

Yeah, this annoys me too. So "YES!"

Author:

Illuminatus

Posted:

Aug 10, 2019 09:54

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Sorting Wanted Lists Alphabetically

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Vote:

[Yes|No]

Thanks and sorry if this has been brought up before.

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popsicle

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 16:08

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Re: Country flag icon on sales posts

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, cycbuild writes:

In Suggestions, iprice writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Jamesf077 writes:

It would be really helpful if the 'sales' posts in the marketplace discussion
page had a stores country flag icon next to the username. To be able to see at
a glance would save us having to click on each post to find out. Personally I
tend not to buy outside the EU because of shipping costs and taxes.

Maybe I'm not understanding completely, James, but it does in the forum "Marketplace".....

We both mean in the forum thread listings, not the forum posts. Unless you click
on thread, you don't see the actual post with the seller's country flag.

Thanks, Caleb! I knew I'd seen it somewhere.

That is seen his posted suggestion: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1095612

Author:

Golbsbricks

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 16:04

Subject:

Re: Country flag icon on sales posts

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In Suggestions, Jamesf077 writes:

For this reason i put [UK] at the start of the subject when I re-announce the
sales i'm always having.
A flag would be very useful - i'm always a fan of standardisation.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 15:53

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Re: Country flag icon on sales posts

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In Suggestions, Jamesf077 writes:

I actually almost suggested this the other day. I would love to not have to click
on the posts as I rarely buy outside the USA.

You've got my vote.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 15:46

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Re: Country flag icon on sales posts

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In Suggestions, cycbuild writes:

In Suggestions, iprice writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Jamesf077 writes:

Maybe I'm not understanding completely, James, but it does in the forum "Marketplace".....

We both mean in the forum thread listings, not the forum posts. Unless you click
on thread, you don't see the actual post with the seller's country flag.

Thanks, Caleb! I knew I'd seen it somewhere.

Author:

cycbuild

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 15:40

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Re: Country flag icon on sales posts

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In Suggestions, iprice writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Jamesf077 writes:

Maybe I'm not understanding completely, James, but it does in the forum "Marketplace".....

We both mean in the forum thread listings, not the forum posts. Unless you click
on thread, you don't see the actual post with the seller's country flag.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 15:33

Subject:

Re: Country flag icon on sales posts

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, iprice writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Jamesf077 writes:

Maybe I'm not understanding completely, James, but it does in the forum "Marketplace".....

We both mean in the forum thread listings, not the forum posts. Unless you click
on thread, you don't see the actual post with the seller's country flag.

Now, you've lost me...it does show when I use the entire thread feature

I guess, I'm missing the point. Wouldn't be the first time

Okay, I think I understand you both. You're referring to when you land on
the forum's Marketplace landing page?

In which case, a very good and useful suggestion! Voted yes

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 15:27

Subject:

Re: Country flag icon on sales posts

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In Suggestions, iprice writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Jamesf077 writes:

Maybe I'm not understanding completely, James, but it does in the forum "Marketplace".....

We both mean in the forum thread listings, not the forum posts. Unless you click
on thread, you don't see the actual post with the seller's country flag.

Now, you've lost me...it does show when I use the entire thread feature

I guess, I'm missing the point. Wouldn't be the first time

Author:

iprice

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 15:22

Subject:

Re: Country flag icon on sales posts

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Jamesf077 writes:

Maybe I'm not understanding completely, James, but it does in the forum "Marketplace".....

We both mean in the forum thread listings, not the forum posts. Unless you click
on thread, you don't see the actual post with the seller's country flag.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 15:21

Subject:

Re: Country flag icon on sales posts

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Jamesf077 writes:

Maybe I'm not understanding completely, James, but it does in the forum "Marketplace".....

Author:

iprice

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 15:20

Subject:

Re: Country flag icon on sales posts

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In Suggestions, Jamesf077 writes:

I've thought this for a long time now; I agree and for exactly the same reasons.
It's a shame, as some U.S. sellers have great part-lists and excellent sales
- all negated by postage, import duty and P.O. charges (that are generally MUCH
higher than the actual duty).

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 15:19

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Re: Country flag icon on sales posts

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In Suggestions, Jamesf077 writes:

Maybe I'm not understanding completely, James, but it does in the forum "Marketplace".....

Author:

Jamesf077

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 15:04

Subject:

Country flag icon on sales posts

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Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 10:09

Subject:

Re: Either a bonafide brain-fart, or a seizure...

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Wayne's post and others like it, https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1150409
brings to mind an idea that briefly visited my headspace some time ago:

A type of reverse want list. That is, a way that sellers could peruse the current
want lists to specific buyer's needs, to then as a seller, proactively engage
members like Wayne with offers on items they have on their want list.

Kinda like amping-up the want list and selling process, by getting the sellers
more involved in increasing their sales by actually selling

It's just a rough draft of an idea. Limitations, restriction and other refinements
of the idea, expected.

But hey, BL shot-callers, it speaks directly to upping the sales numbers!

-Cory

I'd really like to express, before I've had my cup of joe on this fine
morning, how much I appreciated the people (yes all the people) here on the forum.
After receiving emails of encouragement, critic, praise and ideas regarding this
posted suggestion, it struck home for me just how many read the forum without
participating.

There are many more eyes on your posts than you might think

For the happy eco warriors here in the forum, the coffee is [USDA organic/Fair
Trade certified/Recyclable k-cups]

...and for the coffee junkies here [Dark roasted Costa Rican beans]

Author:

electricbaer

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 08:52

Subject:

Re: Add sub-serinal numbers to normal items

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In Suggestions, Nordbart writes:

In Suggestions, slm2mars writes:

Hello

Many times i search for a decorated items (xxxxPBxx for an exemple).
Exemple
I have this one :
2440pb002 / https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?id=2911#T=C

But it sadly never appears when we search for 2440 (what's only written on
the part)

And that's only thanks a long search on some other website that i finally
could find it on brickink.

So, is it possible to add all those sub-serial numbers to the normal search

For an exemple it could be a new COLOR category : decorated.
Or as for my exemple, it is a black part with decoration, so to put it in the
BLACK color.
Thanks a lot in advance

So basically having Goatleg.com as a feature to Bricklink
or try searching 2440*
Then it will list all 2440 items decorated or not.

nordbart

WOULD HELP A LOT in searches.

best wishes and long live your fabulous website

To narrow it down further - click Market, then click Search, then use this criteria
to find any decorated 2440 in black.

Only the ones inventoried to a set will show, but this definitely helps when
you're looking for a specific decorated item in a certain color as some of
the parts like tiles have a ton of decorated variations of all colors.

Author:

slm2mars

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 08:51

Subject:

Re: Add sub-serinal numbers to normal items

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Hello

Thanks for your answers
I didnt know the * tip after a serial number.
It works great

Still, that might be helpful i think if for the 2440 (exemple), they all appear
in the color list may they be decorated or not

Nice day to everyone

Author:

bricks2you

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 08:03

Subject:

Re: Add sub-serinal numbers to normal items

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try searching 2440*

In Suggestions, slm2mars writes:

Author:

Nordbart

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 07:27

Subject:

Re: Add sub-serinal numbers to normal items

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In Suggestions, slm2mars writes:

So basically having Goatleg.com as a feature to Bricklink
or try searching 2440*
Then it will list all 2440 items decorated or not.

nordbart

WOULD HELP A LOT in searches.

best wishes and long live your fabulous website

Author:

slm2mars

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 07:15

Subject:

Add sub-serinal numbers to normal items

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popsicle

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Aug 2, 2019 14:27

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Re: Either a bonafide brain-fart, or a seizure...

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In Suggestions, brick8 writes:

crxefx writes:

That would be something! We usually have around 100 pounds of un-inventoried
parts on our sorting table but, have little idea what people want to buy! So
we just randomly add as we see fit.

Thank you! That's exactly the thing i wanted to say.

A little more complicated, but without the intense spamming:

BL builds in a kind of public tender system.
Buyers can then issue a tender by adding their WL (or parts of it) and defining
how long the sellers can participate (5 days, 30 days...) and who can participate
(worldwide or just particular countries, only sellers with minimum 99% praise
and so on).

Then the sellers have the possibility to add items to their offer (from their
inventory and/or by adding it "manually") and to adjust the price if they want
to. Until the offer is accepted/rejected by the buyer or cancelled, all items
in the offer are "locked".

Good input. Great thoughts!

(sorry for the bad English)

Your English is very good, Phillip. Impressive, in fact.

-Cory

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popsicle

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Aug 2, 2019 14:10

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In Suggestions, Miro78 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

It's just a rough draft of an idea. Limitations, restriction and other refinements
of the idea, expected.

But hey, BL shot-callers, it speaks directly to upping the sales numbers!

-Cory

Cory,

I have read through this thread and it appears that there is lack of transparency
for sellers on what parts buyers need, what parts sell well and so forth. Personally,
I have a lot of wanted lists that I have no intention on fulfilling. Many of
them are remnants of what I was interested in at a given moment and I personally
just have not gone to delete them for various reasons, mainly being a low priority.
This problem alone would create a lot of dead end work for the seller trying
to fulfill a wanted list that the buyer has no intention in fulfilling. There
are many other practical reasons for wanted lists that buyers use them for, to
serve as a reminder of parts to look for in stores when they need to pad their
cart to meet minimum, but not necessarily an critical item they need to buy.
Those could be just nice to have parts if an opportunity arrises, so as not to
pay additional shipping just for those part(s).

Having been a seller, I understand the frustration of what to stock up on, and
I know the main advice is quantity, variety, highly desirables and high turn
overs. The problem is that Bricklink attracts people from all sorts of corners
of the world with wide range of needs.

The other problem with Wanted lists and stores is that even though the Wanted
List search function looks for stores with say most unique lots or a combination
search, the buyer is still tasked with trying to find a combination of stores
with best value (cost of parts vs cost of shipping). BL used to find stores with
cheapest cost, but I believe that was removed soon after it was implemented,
as in a long term it was causing price erosion for sellers, which is a valid
concern.

All in all, it's a balancing act of sellers and buyers doing their part,
with the sellers obviously carrying the financial burden of cost of inventory,
time and labor. I appreciate all the hard work that goes into it. I have carried
the burden for about 2-3 years, and I got burned out.

I think seller's tools would be very welcome for sellers in understanding
what parts sell well in their store and what parts are up rising/falling in demand.
Obviously with such tools, it would create more fierce completion amongst sellers
to provide best selling inventor, which in turn would change the behavior of
buyers and ultimately the demand of parts. Essentially what Youtube is currently
doing by changing their algorithm, which is changing what people watch and changing
the game ever so frequently.

I no longer have much at stake in selling, but as an infrequent buyer, I still
use this site and change is needed to keep up with expectations of both buyers
and sellers.

Good read, Miro. Astute.

Thanks for your well-thought-out input.

Kinda miss your voice around here. Your posts are infrequent nowadays, or maybe
I'm just not looking in the right places

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Miro78

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Aug 2, 2019 09:15

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

It's just a rough draft of an idea. Limitations, restriction and other refinements
of the idea, expected.

But hey, BL shot-callers, it speaks directly to upping the sales numbers!

-Cory

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brick8

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Aug 2, 2019 08:38

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crxefx writes:

That would be something! We usually have around 100 pounds of un-inventoried
parts on our sorting table but, have little idea what people want to buy! So
we just randomly add as we see fit.

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PzKpWRexFives

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Jul 30, 2019 22:52

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Easier wanted list viewing

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At the wanted lists "home page" there's obviouly the list of all your wanted
lists. But on the left, there's a menu where you can click on different part
catagories, set themes, minifigure themes, and such to see what you want from
that subsection across all your wanted lists. I would like the ability to filter
this to look at certain lists and not others, simular to when you're looking
at a store and can choose which wanted lists you want to buy for. I have 18 lists
and it is a little crowded and difficult to compare 2-4 lists with all that extra
information.

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PzKpWRexFives

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Jul 30, 2019 22:35

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Recently updated sorting option for stores

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When looking at items in a store there are several options on how to sort the
items (price, quantity, color, etc). I would like a RECENTLY UPDATED option to
be added. This is simular to the RECENTLY ADDED, but not quite.

Recently it took me a few days to finalize a cart and I noticed price and quantity
changes for items in my cart. So I went back to the store to see if pieces I
thought were too expensive had gone down or if more pieces were added to an item
I wanted more of. But I couldn't find an easy way to see this without going
through every item again (which takes a while then there are hundreds of items
in my wantedlists/cart).

The RECENTLY ADDED option just shows when a piece was first added, not updated.
For instance the store I was in, said the most recent item was added in 2012.
This shows a false sense of inactivity which is obviouly wrong when stuff is
changing in my cart and this store has fulfilled thousands of orders. This additional
option would help people like me in simular situations, those who have recently
bought from the store and want to buy again, or who are adding to an order over
the next week or so (I see alot of store allowing this).

Author:

axaday

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Jul 30, 2019 10:44

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In General, tpr writes:

Hi

I know a lot of work goes on behind the scenes with volunteer administrators
who do a damn good job with the catalogue and inventories.

Is it about time Bricklink appointed an (or more) administrator (s) to oversee
the selling side of Bricklink.

Bricklink would not exists without its revenue from sellers putting in time and
effort to sell and pay fees to Bricklink.

Surely it is only fair to sellers and buyers that items for sale conform to the
rules. If items are being mis-represented they should be removed or sellers given
the opportunity to amend their listing.

It would be nice if Bricklink appointed people to oversee the selling side of
the business. Sellers may then start conforming with their listings

tpr

Sounds good to me

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Jul 30, 2019 10:22

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Re: Appoint a new administrator

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In General, tpr writes:

I think also there should be sanctions where this appears to be deliberate. If
you make a mistake (such as listing new when it has been used) and it is reported
and BL agrees, then it's fine and you should learn from it. If you make that
same mistake again (say within six months or a year), then you get a week's
ban from selling. If you do it again after that, it's a month ban.

Maybe with different limits for bigger stores / higher turnover stores.

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tpr

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Jul 30, 2019 10:13

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Appoint a new administrator

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