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Re: Comments during instant Checkout - jennnifer (3535)

[...] Please excuse my ignorance, but where are comments left during Instant Checkout viewable to sellers? I am wary of this system still and info like this makes me even more [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Heartbricker (18205)

[...] Taught lol
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Heartbricker (18205)

[...] Regardless of weather this suggestion is accepted- there is a function that you can use now in order to 'uncheck' and undo the buyer's action of marking the [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Comments during instant Checkout - BHamBricks (1179)

I recently decided to add instant checkout to my store. I received my first ever neutral feedback because I didn't include a note as requested in the buyer's comment [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - enig (6345)

[...] Can you imagine a large-volume buyer having to deal with this? I do not consider myself one, even though my orders placed page currently looks like this. This is just [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - SezaR (1396)

[...] No it is not! If they send it to a wrong email address, I would not even get any notification that they paid. So I send them a remiander to pay and if buyer says he paid, [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Teup (6607)

[...] You always need to verify them yourself. But it's a great help that it indicates that they (claim to have) sent it so you know when to look, especially for [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Teup (6607)

[...] They can't? When they send it, isn't it up to you to figure out how to collect it? I wish the payment would simply bounce, but unfortunately it doesn't... [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Rarah (576)

[...] Every single buyer or most of them change it to paid once they submit the payment so I know which order to check for apyment and I my self also set the order status as [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - SezaR (1396)

[...] Yes great! That is what I did too, because one buyer paid a wrong amount (ex. $50 Canadian dollars instead of $50 American dollars) another buyer decided to pay [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - sparesleftovers (968)

[...] He used the email address of my store, which is the wrong address anyway.
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - SezaR (1396)

[...] This is a problem. A buyer can take a profit and act unfairly. He just mark the order "paid" and then, as the seller receives many orders, he may not check his PayPal [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - SezaR (1396)

[...] Hmmmm, so the buyer paid (via PayPal offsite) without getting an invoice? How? How was he even able to pay you?
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - sparesleftovers (968)

I have had this issue too. I resolved it by contacting the buyer and asking him to remove the paid / payment sent. My situation: - I do not accept onsite payment ( I always [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Stellar (3514)

[...] That's how it works for me too.
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Improved Method for Requesting Insurance? - Teup (6607)

[...] In my opinion that entire field should be ditched. It's been taking up space in the middle for my screen for 15 years and I never understood what exactly it's [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Teup (6607)

[...] The "Paid" status, the order status, can only be set by the seller or by instant checkout onsite payment. It cannot be set by the buyer. The payment status you are referring [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - hpoort (413)

[...] How confusing that even you don't mention that 'Paid' has always been a status set by the Buyer to indicate payment was sent. (URL) On the seller's end [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Improved Method for Requesting Insurance? - Andrsv (2878)

[...] I think this depends on the sellers setting. I have instant checkout in my store. Insurance is a checkbox at checkout.
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Improved Method for Requesting Insurance? - kurtcrazy (74)

Is it possible for Bricklink to improve the method of requesting insurance for an order? Currently one has to add a comment to another area, which I am not sure if the seller [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - NelisSolis (3753)

[...] Almost all of my customers who use Iban / bank account for payment mark it manually as "paid". With the order status and payment status separated, it is also shown in [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Teup (6607)

Yeah... surprising. Almost all of my buyers do this too. Probably more than 95% In Suggestions, jbricks writes: [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - jbricks (18483)

Really never? Most of our non onsite paying customers do. The only way you can see they did it is that the numbers get shown in bold. Regards Janet In Suggestions, calebfishn [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - calebfishn (2143)

[...] I've never had a buyer use the "paid" option to inform me of their payment. They always used the message feature for that.
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Teup (6607)

[...] @Russell: Thanks for clearing that up! I don't see the harm in restricting changes after a buyer indicates "paid", if that is only possible after an invoice has [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Admin_Russell

[...] [with email address removed] Sorry for the problems all, I had placed several orders from different vendors at once, and thought that all the on-site payments had gone [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Admin_Russell

[...] Hi Lisa, You should be able to send an invoice. One of the changes we made last week was to allow an invoice regardless of order status: (URL) (7) b. Sellers [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Teup (6607)

[...] Oh, wait a sec, I've been talking about that with the developers, the idea was to disallow any changes after the buyer paid, to which I said "sure, why not"... but [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Mistress_Lisa (5124)

[...] Well, drats. I guess that isn't the solution either. But I have checked my Paypal account, and there is NO payment from the buyer. And yet, since he marked it paid, [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Andrsv (2878)

[...] Me too
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Teup (6607)

[...] I'm pretty sure that's a bug.. buyers can't change the order status to paid, only sellers or onsite payment can. [...] So.. are you talking about the order [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - StarBrick (7075)

[...] As a buyer, I use the 'paid' option to inform my seller I have paid for the order. Usefull for non-instant-checkout sellers!
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Mistress_Lisa (5124)

Someone just ordered from me and marked the order paid when I haven't even sent an invoice yet! But now the line is grayed out, and I am unable to send an invoice! Why is [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Best way to inventory - superchicken77 (1274)

You can also add to your store and keep it closed. There are other sites for personal inventory management if that's what your end goal is. In Suggestions, bobbyworld writes: [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Best way to inventory - Brick546 (1502)

[...] Howdy. It took me a long time to start my store as I was wondering how to overcome these types of questions. The simple fix is you have the option to add to a stockroom [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Best way to inventory - bobbyworld (191)

Hello I am having a small problem. I was wandering if there was a best way to inventory all my parts I have without putting them into a store? The problem I am having is I keep [...]
(49 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: High to low price? - Stellar (3514)

[...] Try the Advanced search for this: (URL) You can access it clicking the magnifying glass icon next to the top search button.
(49 months ago, May 22, 2020, to Suggestions)

High to low price? - BulbaNerd4000 (4)

I think that when going to a category such as Minifigures, parts, or sets there should be an option to sort from highest to lowest price and vice versa. A benefit of this would [...]
(49 months ago, May 22, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Some interface improvement proposals - tatane79 (64)

[...] Hi, I've actually found a functionality already available in BrickLink interface to add the part ID# to the orders: On the "Order Placed" screen, "Settings" > "My [...]
(49 months ago, May 19, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: No Dimensions in Catalog - jurcek (683)

[...] Russell, how is it with dimensions of minifigures? I had often an order for 1 minifigure and the option Letter was offered at the instant checkout, because there are [...]
(49 months ago, May 19, 2020, to Suggestions)

Please add message template on 'mystore' page - Leftoverbricks (2225)

On the page where you can edit the 'mystore' message templates (URL) (see picture 1) please add the link that is used on the "Customize Wanted List Notification" [...]
(49 months ago, May 18, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Parts Tracker - wildchicken13 (876)

[...] [...] If you are just building a single model, then the easiest way to buy the parts is to upload it to your wanted list and use the easy buy feature to buy all the [...]
(49 months ago, May 17, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Parts Tracker - SylvainLS (46)

[...] It does: Want | Upload accepts LDD, LDraw, Studio, or BrickStock formats (file upload), or BL’s XML format (paste). [...] ‘Want | Upload’ only uploads [...]
(49 months ago, May 17, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Parts Tracker - jeslego (1050)

This has been a problem forever. I have a wanted list named "On Order" that I move parts to as they are purchased. Once they are received and determined to be in acceptable [...]
(49 months ago, May 17, 2020, to Suggestions)

Parts Tracker - kkronk (383)

I have been in the process of designing, buying the parts, and building the set that I envisioned and created through Lego Digital Designer. Through this process, I discovered [...]
(49 months ago, May 17, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Add Zelle to payment offsite methods - Heartbricker (18205)

[...] I see you suggested it 2 years ago, hopefully Zelle is more ubiquitous (thank you word of the day toilet paper) these days to get this petition some traction.
(49 months ago, May 17, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: System Updates & Keeping People Informed - jennnifer (3535)

[...] I realize that this doesn't cover all the points in your suggestion but here is the most recent response from Admin about this issue: (URL) It is quite a bit more [...]
(49 months ago, May 17, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: System Updates & Keeping People Informed - Daragh (3167)

a big +1
(49 months ago, May 17, 2020, to Suggestions)

System Updates & Keeping People Informed - stevetq2 (7914)

Hi I have been buying and selling on BrickLink for nearly 10 years now and although it can be a bit clunky it does the job of bringing buyers and sellers together but just recently [...]
(49 months ago, May 17, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Add Zelle to payment offsite methods - Coldwater (2051)

[...] And while we are at it, how about Venmo?
(49 months ago, May 16, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Add Zelle to payment offsite methods - Brickwilbo (1534)

[...] It's been suggested before: (URL)
(49 months ago, May 16, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Add Zelle to payment offsite methods - CCBricks (2372)

[...] +1,000,001.00
(49 months ago, May 16, 2020, to Suggestions)

Add Zelle to payment offsite methods - Heartbricker (18205)

We've been using Zelle, which is a Wells Fargo payment method to send/receive money. I believe it's only available in the USA but it is a payment method powered by one [...]
(49 months ago, May 16, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Some interface improvement proposals - tatane79 (64)

[...] Yes, but you have to type the exact part ID. I like to search by name of the part, like "plate 2x3". This doesn't seem possible in that search tool: you cannot search [...]
(49 months ago, May 16, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Some interface improvement proposals - tatane79 (64)

Hi, First of all, thank to both of you for your interest in my proposals! [...] Yes, that's right. So a +200 or +500 view list would solve my request here. [...] Sorry [...]
(49 months ago, May 16, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: shipping cost - Adjour (2469)

[...] IS REALLY THAT HARD TO JUST SHOW WETHER OR NOT [...] Depends what it is. For most items and places, no its not. Big or weird shaped items gets iffy, that's why [...]
(49 months ago, May 15, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: shipping cost - SezaR (1396)

[...] Yes, it is very hard for some stores, like for most stores in Canada, to add Instant check-out. This is because the shipping via CanadaPost (and ChitChats) depends [...]
(49 months ago, May 15, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: shipping cost - tons_of_bricks (12777)

[...] If the store has a lightning bolt next to their name, that means they offer Instant Checkout, which will most likely show you the shipping price. The other stores will [...]
(49 months ago, May 15, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: shipping cost - runner.caller (2651)

[...] Narrow your search to only stores that offer instant checkout.
(49 months ago, May 15, 2020, to Suggestions)

shipping cost - bb1736162 (0)

I think shipping cost for items should be on this site. Because I love clicking on an item and expecting to see the shipping cost. ONLY TO SEE NOTHING EXCEPT A TBD. I WANT TO [...]
(49 months ago, May 15, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Some interface improvement proposals - randyipp (3483)

[...] Did you try (URL) Have you tried Bricklink XP? That is what Bricklink thinks you need.
(49 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Some interface improvement proposals - SylvainLS (46)

[...] Another form: in the Wanted Items tab, you can click on the little lock icon on each part to make it a required part and only show the stores that have it. [...] A [...]
(49 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Some interface improvement proposals - Legoboy_II (98)

[...] +1 [...] +1 [...] I'm not clear what you're suggesting here? I have my WL's broken down by projects, and when I shop, I pull up the WL's that [...]
(49 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Matching of ordered parts with Wanted Lists - Legoboy_II (98)

[...] This feature already exists, though it's not very efficient or intuitive. [...] On the "Orders Placed" page, there is an icon of a scroll, "Items in Order in [...]
(49 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: can't change order status - popsicle (6666)

[...] Don't know if your issue correlates here, but have a look at the help offered, if it does: (URL) -Cory
(49 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

can't change order status - MADking1999 (1527)

I have verified payments from buyers in PayPal, but the order status has not updated to "paid", and I can't manually change it. I used to be able to do this. Did you guys [...]
(49 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto messages for shipping options - Brickwilbo (1534)

[...] I think if you add a instant checkout shipping method without instant payment a customized invoice can be send by using the HTML tags.
(49 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Option to update all stock prices - Brickwilbo (1534)

[...] Some sellers use the Brickstock program for it.
(49 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

Option to update all stock prices - KCFBricks (2067)

Hi there, Is it possible to have a feature added to a sellers inventory in which everything or selected catagorys can be update all at once to average pricing like on the price [...]
(49 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

Auto messages for shipping options - KCFBricks (2067)

Hi there, It would be really good if in the sellers store shipping settings page we could add in a automated message. For example I have a shipping option which is 'I'm [...]
(49 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

Some interface improvement proposals - tatane79 (64)

Hi, As a BrickLink buyer, I would like to make some suggestions to improve the GUI: 1. It would be great to be able to search for parts in all my orders. 2. In the orders, I [...]
(49 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

Matching of ordered parts with Wanted Lists - tatane79 (64)

Hi, I'm using BrickLink as a Lego builder, buying regularly missing parts to complete two dozens of sets in the form of Wanted Lists. A great improvement to the tools provided [...]
(49 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

Adding a new supported currency. - Supam (118)

Hello there. Could be possible please, to add the Costa Rican Colón (CRC) among the other supported currencies in Bricklink? It can be helpful when pricing the shipping [...]
(49 months ago, May 12, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Suggestion for Wanted Lists - Brickwilbo (1534)

[...] You can turn on 'Show Country Flags in Feedback Profiles' here: (URL)
(49 months ago, May 12, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Suggestion for Wanted Lists - BellaFux (138)

Or you could ask at the shop if shipping to your place is possible before making the order . I asked my buyers via splash page, to check in before they actually order, so I [...]
(49 months ago, May 12, 2020, to Suggestions)

Suggestion for Wanted Lists - brickwarsnet (125)

This may not have been an issue previously, but due to COVID-19, I am weary of buying from international sellers as a result of reduced flights to and from certain countries. [...]
(49 months ago, May 12, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: No Dimensions in Catalog - SchmickBricks (5934)

Just noticed this thread has had its status changed to “already exists”, but as I pointed out it doesn’t. There is no way to search for ALL items without catalogue dimensions. [...]
(49 months ago, May 12, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: No Dimensions in Catalog - bje (1577)

You are going to have to set instructions' dimensions for yourself at this time. I'll be adding or correcting those I have in the near future, as time allows. Some are [...]
(49 months ago, May 11, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: No Dimensions in Catalog - SchmickBricks (5934)

That will only pickup items that are set to volume dependent without dimensions, not items that are set as weight dependent by default. Also while I have your attention Russell, [...]
(49 months ago, May 11, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: No Dimensions in Catalog - Admin_Russell

[...] The solution is already there for you. Be sure you have dimensions / weight turned on for your store and then select the "Instant Checkout Unavailable" box in the Show [...]
(49 months ago, May 11, 2020, to Suggestions)

No Dimensions in Catalog - SchmickBricks (5934)

Can we please have a function to search for items in our inventory with no catalog dimensions? We already have one to search for weight, but not dimensions for some strange reason. [...]
(49 months ago, May 10, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Folders Within Folders (and som other things) - cycbuild (827)

[...] You can group by remarks, set to 100 per pg, then Ctrl+F to locate a specific group. I too would like folders within folders, the forum to have collapsible threads, [...]
(49 months ago, May 10, 2020, to Suggestions)

Folders Within Folders (and som other things) - wyvern (75)

My wanted list is "foldered" into sets, Minifigs, and parts among other things. I have some families in there that deserve their own folder but that I still want under their respective [...]
(49 months ago, May 10, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Order Received Settings - jennnifer (3535)

[...] Sorting by item number is a difficult issue with this site. They are a combination of letters and numbers and won't give you consistent results. Jen
(49 months ago, May 9, 2020, to Suggestions)

Order Received Settings - 0to60 (5780)

I don't know the proper place to post this but I have a question about order received settings. I see 12 ways to sort items but not really any that sort by item number. [...]
(49 months ago, May 9, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Printing Wanted Lists - simonlenihan (279)

[...] Doesn't work for large wanted lists? Most of mine are over 100 items.
(49 months ago, May 8, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Edit Forum Posts - Legoboy_II (98)

[...] +1 and then some
(49 months ago, May 7, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Edit Forum Posts - tEoS (5297)

Voted no. I prefer the simplicity of BL's forum over those used on other websites. Having an edit feature isn't worth the switch to a different application. In [...]
(49 months ago, May 7, 2020, to Suggestions)

Edit Forum Posts - wildchicken13 (876)

I'm sure this has been brought up before, but it would be nice to be able to edit forum posts after posting them. I can see where this might cause issues, but many other [...]
(49 months ago, May 6, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Part Lists - 62Bricks (1455)

[...] That describes the definition of "extra parts" for purposes of the inventory pages. Bricklink has a different definition of "extra parts" for purposes of defining a [...]
(49 months ago, May 6, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Part Lists - pete_brick (269)

Helpful Thanks. In Suggestions, 62Bricks writes: [...]
(49 months ago, May 6, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Part Lists - pete_brick (269)

Hmm, I'll have to work with that for a while until I understand it. Thanks In Suggestions, StormChaser writes: [...]
(49 months ago, May 6, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Request to remove items from order... - Gaston.La.Brick (1841)

[...] Thanks. @BrickLink Admin: please put this link in the email ... Would make it so much easier!
(49 months ago, May 6, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Request to remove items from order... - Brickwilbo (1534)

[...] (URL)
(49 months ago, May 6, 2020, to Suggestions)

Request to remove items from order... - Gaston.La.Brick (1841)

The functionality to request to remove items from an order, generates an email to the buyer with this request. Email is fine! However, the action that the buyer needs to take [...]
(49 months ago, May 6, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Part Lists - 62Bricks (1455)

[...] The extra parts section shows parts included in the box that are not on the "official" parts list (if there is one). Additionally, any parts that came attached [...]
(49 months ago, May 6, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Part Lists - StormChaser (569)

[...] Please see this page for an explanation of sections of a BrickLink inventory: (URL)
(49 months ago, May 6, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Part Lists - pete_brick (269)

Might be useful to identify the lists that has parts need to build the set and the parts that were in the set when issued. Is the extra part section at the end of some sets [...]
(49 months ago, May 6, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Junior Accounts? - WoutR (920)

[...] I agree with that. It would have to be a very limited set of functions... And there is always the risk that we atract more children pretending to be adults.
(49 months ago, May 6, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Junior Accounts? - hpoort (413)

[...] Yes, Studio needs to be logged in to Bricklink to do this. Some features are only available when logged in (Sculpture, Upload WL, Upload MOC). If the child is [...]
(49 months ago, May 6, 2020, to Suggestions)

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