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In Suggestions, amthatkindoforc writes:

Maybe we could move from 1x1 to 1x2 bricks.

Alright. Or the 2x4, considering the popularity of 3001 collecting.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Sep 23, 2020 16:11

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Re: Persistent issues…

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

agulus’s input in this thread has reignited a persistent and nagging thought
of mine: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1176265

It’s a valid point made by member agulus, that has unfortunately been ongoing
as an issue, in the face of contrary input towards the feedback policy.

I’ve brought it up in the past, that a neutral should be just that, neutral,
and not effect your feedback percentage number displayed, up or down.

Beyond the obvious reasons, is the fact that there are many newish buyers that
mistakenly see BL’s neutral, as neutral. Silly people

Meanwhile, it continues
to result in an amount of havoc in that arena of BrickLink.

I look forward to reading your honest thoughts

-Cory

Worthy of a bump!

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Sep 23, 2020 14:22

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Re: Neutral Feedback

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In Suggestions, jamesvickery writes:

i just wanted it to be brought to peoples attention again so maybe it can be
changed

Good

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Sep 23, 2020 14:19

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Re: Neutral Feedback

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In Suggestions, jamesvickery writes:

Can we make neutral feedback not decrease our stores praise percentage. I have
just received a completely unjustified neutral feedback and it really harms my
stores reputation

It's been suggested: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1176270

Vote!

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Sep 22, 2020 12:35

Subject:

Re: Change entry for minifigs, NEW / INcomplete

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In Suggestions, Pazzo writes:

Hi all,

recently some of our parts/sets/minifigs are removed from my inventorie.

Before you would get a notification, but nowadays items are removed without further
notice.

I do understand that it is necessary to list the items correctly, but I do have
a problem with removing minifigs from the inventorie.

For example:

SW0105: Lando Calrissian, Cloud City Outfit (Smooth Hair)

We do have this minifig in stock, it is new, but the cape is missing

We do not have an option to list the minifig as NEW and INcomplete, but the minifig
IS completly new!!

I agree, a solution is needed: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1218637

Either change the way we can add this to our inventorie (like sets) or let us
list them as new! It would be incorrect if we would list them as USED, as clearly
they are NOT.

just my 2 cents,

be cool and have fun!

Eric

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Sep 20, 2020 15:55

Subject:

Re: Reinstate Auctions!

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In Suggestions, Stuart9 writes:

A yes from me.

Thanks, Stuart9!

In Suggestions, Master_Jedi_Rob writes:

I miss them!

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Sep 18, 2020 04:51

Subject:

Re: Please improve min average lot explanation

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In Suggestions, Teup writes:

Again, can Bricklink please do something about the way the mininum average lot
value is explained to the buyer? I am getting many messages about it and find
myself explaining the same thing over and over. Please improve these descriptions
in the interface. Maybe by including an example, and by changing the terminology.
As is evident from many forum posts as well, many fresh buyers don't even
know what a "lot" is supposed to mean, let alone they will understand the concept
of minimum average lot value.

I agree. It's been a reoccurring expressed confusion for some time.

Start with a more concise definition of the term "lot" and it's specific
applications for both buyer and seller on BL.

I also like your idea of suggestions as examples in a popup window. Examples
tend to paint picture in our minds for a more visceral understanding, and why
we use them.

-popsicle

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Sep 17, 2020 17:10

Subject:

Re: Reinstate Auctions!

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In Suggestions, dearlydeparted writes:

In Suggestions, Master_Jedi_Rob writes:

I miss them!

Auctions didn't do resoundingly well for the sellers, but I still welcome
the venue. Voted yes.

Thanks, Judith!

btw, my daughter and I were just yesterday, talking about Rhode Island's
fall foliage.

Are you looking forward to it, next month?

Found this photo looking up what this year is projected to be like

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Sep 17, 2020 13:54

Subject:

Re: Reinstate Auctions!

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In Suggestions, Admin_Russell writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Master_Jedi_Rob writes:

I miss them!

I do too...

I still think it would be a fantastic generator of traffic, commerce and fun!

-popsicle

We are going to be looking at the Suggestions topic in the near future and seeing
what can be done. I have reset this suggestion to Open. So if you are inclined,
please vote.

Thank you very much, Russell!

Now it's time to start campaigning

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Sep 17, 2020 13:49

Subject:

Re: Paper bags inside sets from 2021

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In Catalog, cosmicray writes:

In Catalog, Stellar writes:

Here is the news:

https://brickset.com/article/53790/plastic-bags-inside-sets-to-be-replaced-with-paper-ones

I am sorry for Axaday and the others who posted proof of change requests with
the bags sealed...

Perhaps CA will see a comeback as the base ingredient for bricks and plates.
We have been on the ABS standard since 1964. CA has it's base origins in
wood pulp and cotton fibers, both renewable.

Now this is an interesting thought...

Yeah, maybe. Perhaps a better, updated structure of the cellulose acetate chemical
formula?

-popsicle

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Sep 17, 2020 12:47

Subject:

Re: Reinstate Auctions!

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In Suggestions, Tracyd writes:

In Suggestions, BulbaNerd4000 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Master_Jedi_Rob writes:

I miss them!

I do too...

I still think it would be a fantastic generator of traffic, commerce and fun!

-popsicle

Did you just reply to a post from 9 years ago? 🤣

Good ideas are timeless.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Sep 17, 2020 12:43

Subject:

Re: Reinstate Auctions!

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In Suggestions, BulbaNerd4000 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Master_Jedi_Rob writes:

I miss them!

I do too...

I still think it would be a fantastic generator of traffic, commerce and fun!

-popsicle

Did you just reply to a post from 9 years ago? 🤣

Did you just reply to a reply to a post from 9 years ago?

Better late than never...

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Sep 17, 2020 12:28

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Re: Reinstate Auctions!

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In Suggestions, Master_Jedi_Rob writes:

I miss them!

I do too...

I still think it would be a fantastic generator of traffic, commerce and fun!

-popsicle

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Sep 11, 2020 13:56

Subject:

Re: Enable 'Inventory' (For Non-Sellers)

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In Suggestions, Osensnolf writes:

I have no interest in selling bricks but I want to keep track of full and partial
sets that I have. I think the Inventory feature will work well for that.

Can this be enabled for those of us who want to use it for ourselves and not
to sell to others?

Thanks
Steve

You're not the first, Steve, wanting to see something along these lines implemented.
The general idea is brought to the forum from time to time, the suggestion has
merit.

Who knows if something is ever implemented at some point, perhaps a third type
of account could be created? But until it’s realized (if ever) you could simply
upgrade your current buyer account to seller. I'd venture a guess that there
are a good amount of seller account holders that have never made a sale, and
some that never intend to.

-popsicle

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 26, 2020 18:09

Subject:

Re: Done...

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In Catalog, BricksThatStick writes:

Done.

For today

Thanks for today

These inventory changes should stick

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 25, 2020 10:43

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Re: Negative feedback

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In Catalog, yannickpiger writes:

In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

In Catalog, yannickpiger writes:

Hello,
I received an feedback negative, and I would like to kwon : is it possible for
the buyer to change this negative feedback by the positive feedback?
Thank you so much for your help.
Briquement
Ybrick05

Oui, l’acheteur peut supprimer un FB sous 30 jours, et après il peut en reposter
un.

OK merci beaucoup de votre aide et comment il peut faire cela?
Briquement
Ybrick05

It can be done here: https://www.bricklink.com/feedbackDel.asp

I find it useful when I’m bored or need a distraction while working on the site,
to explore. You’ll find a lot interesting things to explore on this page for
example: https://www.bricklink.com/my.asp

-popsicle

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 20, 2020 15:00

Subject:

Re: Make neutral feedback actually NEUTRAL

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In Suggestions, tEoS writes:

Voted no.

Humans are imperfect, so striving for perfection is an unrealistic goal that
some people impose upon themselves. These expectations will only lead to disappointment
and suffering.

People don't shine when everything is going "right" or as planned, it is
how they handle disappointment and adversity that truly allows one the opportunity
to become better.

In the context of non-positive feedback, I think that how one addresses/handles
the situation is far more telling than the feedback itself.

Well aren't you the rebel, Tim! The question is: do you have a cause?

I've heard both sides of this argument, ad nauseam over the years! Your input
is compelling on an emotional level, but wrong in the empirical, which is where
we should try and keep feedback.

-popsicle

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 20, 2020 14:38

Subject:

Re: Make neutral feedback actually NEUTRAL

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In Suggestions, CanadaFirst writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, CanadaFirst writes:

We all know that currently the way feedback works is kinda borked. The feedback
percentage counts Positive vs other feedbacks and so it causes a neutral feedback
to lower that score. Neutral feedback should simply not be a part of the equation.
It should be positive vs megative and completely disregard neutral feedback so
that neutral feedback is actually neutral and not 'negative light'.

New users do not understand that leaving a neutral feedback hurts the shop's
feedback percentage and to be honest, it's completely understandable because
neutral should be neutral, it should not have any incidence on a shop's feedback
percentage.

...or simply support already existing suggestions: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1176270

Thanks, I voted yes on it.

Thanks. I've been long fighting for this!

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 20, 2020 14:34

Subject:

Re: Make neutral feedback actually NEUTRAL

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In Suggestions, CanadaFirst writes:

...or simply support already existing suggestions: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1176270

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 19, 2020 16:47

Subject:

Re: Watto Modified Head

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Catalog Requests

In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

Nice catch. I am surprised that all of the diehard crazy Star Wars minifigure
collectors who freak out about every tiny little print variant never noticed this.

You can't fix what you don't bring up.

You don't inspire others to help fix, if you refer to and view them as "crazies"
that "freak out" either. Maybe the one has to do with the other

Don’t get me wrong, I think today’s cat team is the best and the catalog has
never looked better, but there’s still work to be done within the SW theme. Precisely
because you are right, Lego Star Wars collectors tend to be diehard, and will
find and concern themselves with print variations and production anomalies of
all verifiable types, from 1999 to date.

So speaking generally, how much production info are the current catalog decision
makers willing to include for the serious collectors, without confusing the casual
shopper?

-popsicle

I don't believe production anomalies should be cataloged. Production anomalies
are not intended

Intended? I would say that there are unintended print variations throughout the
catalog, but intention is nearly impossible to verify, isn't it? Whether
considering them anomalies or variations. If it's an actual print variation
or intentional change in production, it's another part it would seem.

There are anomalies all over the place and in all kinds of themes.

I don't think anyone has or would claim otherwise, Randy

The Star Wars theme is not special in this regard and should not be treated differently than any other theme.

Again, obvious statements to most, save for your so called "diehard crazies"

I'm not interested in a back'n forth, Randy. Just thought I'd give
you the point of view of some of those serious Lego Star Wars collectors you've
characterized, and that I've deal with over the years.

I'm really not that concerned what is done with the catalog, these days.
But it's worth repeating to those that work so hard at it: the catalog has
never looked better!

-popsicle

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 19, 2020 15:53

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Re: Watto Modified Head

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In Catalog, randyf writes:

Nice catch. I am surprised that all of the diehard crazy Star Wars minifigure
collectors who freak out about every tiny little print variant never noticed this.

There are more than a few discrepancies in BL’s SW cataloging, that your so
called “diehard crazy Star Wars collectors” simply don’t “freak out about” any
longer, here anyway. Call it learned behavior.

Don’t get me wrong, I think today’s cat team is the best and the catalog has
never looked better, but there’s still work to be done within the SW theme. Precisely
because you are right, Lego Star Wars collectors tend to be diehard, and will
find and concern themselves with print variations and production anomalies of
all verifiable types, from 1999 to date.

So speaking generally, how much production info are the current catalog decision
makers willing to include for the serious collectors, without confusing the casual
shopper?

-popsicle

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 13, 2020 23:09

Subject:

Re: About Braille Bricks

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In Catalog, Macaronis writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, Macaronis writes:

I'm not exactly your catalog savvy type, but isn't there already an Educational
& Dacta line of LEGO for children and educators, for your "scummy market of third
party sellers" to profit from?

YEP... and this is something now I see is harder because at least the Pitsco
through Education Site isn't selling the amount it used to and I WILL point
the finger at those selling the old Blue Pneumatic Tanks at Crazy markup knowing
dam well they bought these from the Pitsco Store and they were a THIRD of the
price. When I found out back in the day Pitsco had the sourcing for rare things
and finding there was NO NEED to prove you were in education I was like wow...
I let it go but made a mental note of THOSE people... However that wasn't
the point of my post. I was being more of a Its gonna happen no matter what but
if the Arrow in the Knee possible preventing it. So be it. I mean Who the hell
am I to dictate to others what they want to do here anyway. Considering I've
seen the avenues taken over the last nearly 20 years. It Far from the Community
it once was.

My real concern is just not taking away the bricks from those who should get
it. I've seen to many times with some of the early Ideas sets where a seller
on here or other places were able to get 50 to 100 sets and people bitching that
LEGO never has them in stock. Lego obviously curbed it but there's always
someone bucking the system and honestly I'm not afraid to point it out.

I mean if I was some kind of Rebel scum myself I guess I would do it too, however This isn't Mos Eisley Spaceport and I'm no Scruffy Nerf Herder.

HAHAH I realize I may have "Stretched" some of my attempts at humor but it just
so happens I happened to have Starwars playing in the background at the time
of the original post and for some reason I just pulled some off the top Madlibs
attempt at humor. its clear I don't do stand up comedic work. probably be
boo'd off the stage of Tomatoes being pelted at me.

I take it you see yourself as a Han Solo, then? The plain speaking hero type?
And metaphorically the profit seekers here are Rebel scum?

I believe everyone is a "rebel scum" hahahah.... just kidding

So, to the part of my post that got cut in your reply: Would these specialty
bricks fall within the Educational & Dacta line?

Got a little greedy with the snips..

It appears that from whats in the wild now its an Educational/Dacta line. I would
like to see it based on if you can buy it or not free or not its at the very
least only here for Archive purposes. Selling/Buying rights should be a trigger
that BL LEGO pulls. I do realize that above statement slightly comes off different
than the original post but I'm factoring in a little what some of the Other
people posted which actually all are 100% points. I do value pushback when I
may have overlooked so maybe it does belong here but I hope the powers at be
do what they can to keep it in a way that can be less abusive than its typical
from the past.

I will just shut my mouth and I apologize if my post might be off the rails a
little. I try not to get to crazy but for some reason this just hit a nerve.

I don't think it was "off the rails" You obviously feel strongly about this
subject, and that's never a bad thing.

In any case, I enjoy your plain speak or frankness. Han Solo has always been
my favorite Star Wars character

-popsicle

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 13, 2020 17:35

Subject:

Re: About Braille Bricks

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In Catalog, skelt1205 writes:

In Catalog, Macaronis writes:

In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

I guess this is more a question to “corporate” admins (aka Russell) than the
member admins but I feel that getting every one (non-admin included)’s opinion
will be healthful.

So, it appears the LEGO Braille bricks are (finally) soon to be released ( https://www.newelementary.com/2020/08/free-lego-braille-bricks-released-by.html
).
They’ll only be made available for free to blind children through the LEGO Foundation.
They won’t be buyable.

Will there be a policy to forbid their sale on BL? (to prevent encouraging collecting
/ second market, IOW, stealing from children¹)

And if so, will the bricks still be in the catalogue or not?
(Will it be possible to enforce a ban if they are?)

——
¹ Nah, I’m strictly objective, no way I’m sneaking my opinion here

While I have no Horse in this race. I personally DO not only NOT want to see
these on Bricklink but anyone SELLING them should get an Arrow to the Knee. The
Purpose of these are for Blind Children, Not so there is a Scummy market of third
party sellers making a profit and I know we have a few here that would do it.

If BL had some better management to address LEGO in the Buying side verse History
Archive I'd say it would be here for History reference without an option
to buy.

End of Line......

I will volunteer as devil's advocate I guess...
I am talking about a VERY small number of cases here, but what is to happen to
these gotten-for-free Braille bricks when the recipients no longer need or want
them? Is the gift conditional such that they cannot leave their possession? Maybe
they ought to be returned to LEGO to be redistributed, perhaps. Or maybe the
recipient has been so delighted by the experience that they find a marketplace
where they can pass them along to another deserving soul, while earning a fair
return for their time to do so. I don't know the answers, obviously.

Valid and reasonable scenario.

Not sure you needed to qualify your position with "I will volunteer as devil's
advocate I guess" and "I am talking about a VERY small number of cases here"

I understand why you did, though. I'm starting to get it myself, that the
"devil" in your devil's advocate position might be your "fair return" phrase.
I should know better; profit-bad! In some minds, anyway

-popsicle

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 13, 2020 16:45

Subject:

Re: About Braille Bricks

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In Catalog, Macaronis writes:

I'm not exactly your catalog savvy type, but isn't there already an Educational
& Dacta line of LEGO for children and educators, for your "scummy market of third
party sellers" to profit from?

I mean if I was some kind of Rebel scum myself I guess I would do it too, however This isn't Mos Eisley Spaceport and I'm no Scruffy Nerf Herder.

I take it you see yourself as a Han Solo, then? The plain speaking hero type?
And metaphorically the profit seekers here are Rebel scum?

So, to the part of my post that got cut in your reply: Would these specialty
bricks fall within the Educational & Dacta line?

-popsicle

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 13, 2020 15:58

Subject:

Re: About Braille Bricks

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In Catalog, Cob writes:

Question

What if a blind person loses a blind LEGO brick and it needs to be replaced.
If they are not for sale on BrickLink and they are discontinued by LEGO, how
is the blind person supposed to get replacement bricks?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 13, 2020 15:55

Subject:

Re: About Braille Bricks

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In Catalog, Macaronis writes:

In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

I'm not exactly your catalog savvy type, but isn't there already an Educational
& Dacta line of LEGO for children and educators, for your "scummy market of third
party sellers" to profit from?

I'm not trying to be argumentative or sarcastic here, I actually don't
know, as I've never bought or sold anything of that line. Would these specialty
bricks fall into that line?

If BL had some better management to address LEGO in the Buying side verse History
Archive I'd say it would be here for History reference without an option
to buy.

End of Line......

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 13, 2020 15:44

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Re: About Braille Bricks

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In Catalog, Teup writes:

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

and how practical it is to include them.

Bricklink community: There are so many parts in Brick,Modified, let's try
to clean it up a little bit!

I'm not exactly your catalog savvy type, but isn't there already an Educational
& Dacta line of LEGO for children and educators, that these would conveniently
fall into?

LEGO: Hold my beer

A strong possibility of getting an empty glass back, around here

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 13, 2020 15:03

Subject:

Re: About Braille Bricks

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog, Macaronis writes:

In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

What if the LEGO Group set up a program where people could support institutions
for the blind by buying these special bricks? For every brick purchased, say
25 bricks would be donated to an institution. The bricks that went to supporters
would be a reminder to them of the cause of blind people and also reminded of
the LEGO Group's role in supporting them.

Even if there weren't an official program set up, the bricks would still
serve the same sentimental purpose.

+1 Very creative, Russell

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 13, 2020 12:26

Subject:

Re: About Braille Bricks

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In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

First, thanks for linking the interesting article.

It’s a good question you pose, with unique considerations.

But consider the many parents/teachers that would be able to more easily get
the item for their children, if it were made more widely available through the
marketplace.

Allowing an item into the free market shouldn’t be viewed as stealing or taking
from one particular group, but rather as opening more opportunities to get the
item, or spreading the product more widely getting it into more (little) hands.

“stealing from children?” Always try and see the better angels of our nature,
is good rule, IMHO.

-popsicle

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jul 26, 2020 22:45

Subject:

Re: Did horizontal become vertical & vice versa?

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In Catalog, Legoboy_II writes:

In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

When and why did you stop beating your wife?

I think you owe the Community a sincere apology for
such a personal and unwarranted attack against my
deceased wife, whom you didn't even know and had
absolutely no reason to drag into your argument.

Sorry to hear about your loss, James.

I just now stumbled upon this info.

-Cory

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jul 26, 2020 19:44

Subject:

Re: when did plates with clips get name changed

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In Catalog, jedvii writes:

I just noticed that some of the plates with clips got name changes two examples
are:

61252 https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=61252#T=P went
from

Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal (thick open O clip)

to

Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip (Horizontal Grip)

and 11476 https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=11476#T=P went
from

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on Side

to

Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Clip on Side (Horizontal Grip)

When did this happen? I clicked on the change logs to the parts and they didn't
mention the name change. Is there a place to see what items get their name changed?

-jed

There's some get-it-done type individuals working on the catalog, now. I
don't know if this has to do with your question: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1200979

...if not, just plug it into the forum search. They are all fairly active on
the forum.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jul 19, 2020 02:59

Subject:

Re: Snowman minifig in Star Wars Advent Calendar

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In Catalog, grimsbricksuk writes:

Would this Snowman warrant it’s own minifig entry in the Star Wars section?

I've no idea, but congrats on hitting your purple brick.

Jimi Hendrix would approve!

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jul 15, 2020 00:52

Subject:

Re: Approve Set 75317-1

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In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, waltzking writes:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, waltzking writes:

Have this item in hand. Any chance we can get it approved for the catalog now?

Thanks!
Jonathan

It will be approved to the catalog on its official release date of August 1.

This seems quite backwards given it is on Amazon, Walmart, and eBay...BrickLink
is only shooting the site visibility in the foot to not follow major retails
early release on this kit.

Jonathan

BrickLink has always followed the official release dates of The LEGO Group for
adding new sets, new minifigures, and new parts to the catalog regardless of
what is happening anywhere else. Before the site was owned by TLG, this was done
out of a sign of respect for the company and helped to solidify a solid relationship
between BrickLink and TLG. Now that the site *is* owned by TLG, I am quite sure
that this process will not change.

You are correct, Randy. We are currently working on a way, in fact, to make sure
that every item is released exactly on time, not early, not late. In fact, we
now have a rule about this in the Seller Terms of Service:

Items Pending Official Release:

Items may not be listed prior to their official LEGO release date, either
as custom lots or under related catalog entries.

I think Jonathan is questioning or revisiting the practice, in citing the various
competitors that currently allow for prerelease date sales. I mean, he's
been around long enough to know the practice here.

I could be wrong, guys, but it's how I read it anyway.

If he has been around long enough to know the practice here, then he should have
known to not ask for a set to be added to the catalog before its release date,
correct?

Focus on the terms "question or revisiting" Randy

Again, I could be misreading his intent.

I think you are.

The question was not "Has the catalog policy changed on adding items before their
official release date?" That would signify questioning or revisiting a policy
that has been set in stone for as long as I can remember and is even now part
of the ToS.

In citing the various and specific competitors currently allowing for the practice,
he's not asking if it's changed, but rather can it be.

Can thought be given to it, is how I read his intent.

It's understandable, he's sitting on some new exciting inventory and
is perhaps anxious to get the ball rolling with it. We've all been there.
Especially in seeing the other sites allowing for the sales.

But let's say I misunderstood, Randy. I so often do

Good night.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jul 15, 2020 00:27

Subject:

Re: Approve Set 75317-1

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In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, waltzking writes:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, waltzking writes:

Have this item in hand. Any chance we can get it approved for the catalog now?

Thanks!
Jonathan

It will be approved to the catalog on its official release date of August 1.

This seems quite backwards given it is on Amazon, Walmart, and eBay...BrickLink
is only shooting the site visibility in the foot to not follow major retails
early release on this kit.

Jonathan

If he has been around long enough to know the practice here, then he should have
known to not ask for a set to be added to the catalog before its release date,
correct?

Focus on the terms "question or revisiting" Randy

Again, I could be misreading his intent.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jul 15, 2020 00:20

Subject:

Re: Approve Set 75317-1

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Topic:

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, waltzking writes:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, waltzking writes:

Have this item in hand. Any chance we can get it approved for the catalog now?

Thanks!
Jonathan

It will be approved to the catalog on its official release date of August 1.

This seems quite backwards given it is on Amazon, Walmart, and eBay...BrickLink
is only shooting the site visibility in the foot to not follow major retails
early release on this kit.

Jonathan

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jul 10, 2020 17:04

Subject:

Re: Dark Green - who's going to crack first?

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Topic:

In Colors, WoutR writes:

In Colors, popsicle writes:

In Colors, WoutR writes:

In Colors, 1974 writes:

In Colors, Miro78 writes:

Danish language has no word for pink, so all pinks are purples, which makes
it very confusing

Yes we do, it's called "lyserød" (light red), but we now use the word "pink"
like everybody else

Also "purple" is "lilla" in danish, we do not use the word "purple" at all

Cheers

Ole

The Dutch do not use pink. We use "rose" (which is NOT a flower).

Yeah but, what's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name
would still... be pink? In Dutch anyway

Sorry about that, Shakespeare.

I would get suspicious if my LEGO starts smelling sweet though....

True.

Funny thing though, way way way back, I bought a pallet of 50% off

7709-1 (Inv) Sentai Fortress
1408 Parts, 8 Minifigures, 2006
Sets: Exo-Force

from our outlet store, that had the strongest semi-sweet smell emanating from
each and every box. So strong was the smell, that I felt compelled to off-load
them cheap to get them out of our garage.

I wrote it off as some anomalous chemical reaction with that particular mix of
ABS, that parts in those sets contained. To this day, I've never experienced
the same smell or figured out what the h_e_double toothpicks, was the cause

The "pink" is Dutch for your little finger.

Hey, that's interesting. That finger has the nickname; pinky, here in the
states.

Probably some Dutch immigrants (or their decendants) introduced that.

No doubt.

I do not want to suggest any color for that finger, we should not repeat any flesh/nougat discussions

Good

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jul 10, 2020 16:25

Subject:

Re: Dark Green - who's going to crack first?

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Topic:

In Colors, WoutR writes:

In Colors, 1974 writes:

In Colors, Miro78 writes:

Danish language has no word for pink, so all pinks are purples, which makes
it very confusing

Yes we do, it's called "lyserød" (light red), but we now use the word "pink"
like everybody else

Also "purple" is "lilla" in danish, we do not use the word "purple" at all

Cheers

Ole

The Dutch do not use pink. We use "rose" (which is NOT a flower).

Yeah but, what's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name
would still... be pink? In Dutch anyway

Sorry about that, Shakespeare.

The "pink" is Dutch for your little finger.

Hey, that's interesting. That finger has the nickname; pinky, here in the
states.

I do not want to suggest any color for that finger, we should not repeat any flesh/nougat discussions

Good

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jul 10, 2020 13:48

Subject:

Re: Am I right and everyone else wrong?

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In Colors, Adjour writes:

no offense, but it sounds like you may have some colorblindness issues that you are not aware of.

Red/green blindness is very common especially in men

Something I think most 'married' men are already aware of, that women
see red more easily than men

Oh! And the crowd goes wild!

The dark red tile is nothing like brown. At all. The only thing that can explain
this is your eyes.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jul 10, 2020 12:26

Subject:

Re: Dark Green - who's going to crack first?

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Topic:

In Colors, misbi writes:

In Colors, popsicle writes:

In Colors, misbi writes:

Now that TLG has acquired BL, isn't it about time that we set about resolving
conflicting colour names? The flesh/nougat adjustment shows that it's possible,
so when are we going to rename BL Dark Green to Earth Green?

Obviously there are many others which need aligned over time, but currently Dark
Green should be an immediate priority.

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1175620

...then again, Niek, Miro and others have a point.

For me, it's a case of what I'd like to see, colliding with what I know
it should be. The fun vs. the practical

or perchance, a smidgeon of inertia 🤔

Very good. We all do battle with the principle in some form, or should anyway.

So, using the physics analogy: the external force would be us here in the forum?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jul 10, 2020 11:46

Subject:

Re: Dark Green - who's going to crack first?

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Topic:

In Colors, misbi writes:

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jul 7, 2020 18:10

Subject:

Re: Increasing inventory prices with one action?

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Topic:

In Inventories, popsicle writes:

In Inventories, mps3chicago85 writes:

Does anyone know how to increase the prices across the board for everything in
the inventory Without doing it manually? I'd really appreciate the help,
everyone. Thanks!

Use the "Put items on % sale" function, with the negative sign within your "My
Inventory" page (See screenshots below)

After you do that, use the "Make sale prices (and all tier prices) the base prices"
function to fix the increased pricing as base price without sale (See screenshot
below)

To summarize:

-Check the categories you'd like to increase in price, or hit the top tab
choosing your entire inventory.
-Use the "put items on % sale" function with a negative number.
-Go back and check the categories you just changed.
-Finally, use the "make sale prices the base prices" tab.

Try it with a single category with few lots, if you'd like to test it.

Good luck

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jul 7, 2020 17:59

Subject:

Re: Increasing inventory prices with one action?

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Topic:

In Inventories, popsicle writes:

In Inventories, mps3chicago85 writes:

Does anyone know how to increase the prices across the board for everything in
the inventory Without doing it manually? I'd really appreciate the help,
everyone. Thanks!

Use the "Put items on % sale" function, with the negative sign within your "My
Inventory" page (See screenshots below)

After you do that, use the "Make sale prices (and all tier prices) the base prices"
function to fix the increased pricing as base price without sale (See screenshot
below)

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jul 7, 2020 17:54

Subject:

Re: Increasing inventory prices with one action?

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Topic:

In Inventories, mps3chicago85 writes:

Does anyone know how to increase the prices across the board for everything in
the inventory Without doing it manually? I'd really appreciate the help,
everyone. Thanks!

Use the "Put items on % sale" function, with the negative sign within your "My
Inventory" page (See screenshots below)

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jul 2, 2020 12:38

Subject:

Re: Sprues

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Topic:

In Catalog, yorbrick writes:

Cups can be reused as their intended purpose, a “conduit” as you put it, Miro.
A sprue can not. But that doesn't preclude the sprue from being repurposed
and resold.

Yeah, I don't think a cup and a sprue are analogous, as the sprue is a leftover
that cannot be re-used for the intended purpose. They are more like the leftovers
of a sticker sheet once the sticker(s) have been removed or cape and string
boxes that have been opened and had the parts removed. They can occasionally
be used (especially if you want a thin mirror sticker for a MOC, for example)
but are unlikely to get added to the catalogue. I haven't seen a good use
for old cape boxes, aside from storing capes or string in them.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jul 2, 2020 11:32

Subject:

Re: Sprues

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Topic:

In Catalog, Leftoverbricks writes:

In Catalog, Miro78 writes:

In Catalog, hpoort writes:

In Catalog, Leftoverbricks writes:

Are sprues like the one from
[p=x8] in the catalog?
If yes: how to find?
If no: why not?

I would have been interested in buying them when I first discovered their use
in MOCs. I had to buy new leaves instead, in the hope they would include the
sprues.

This might be one of those cases where it would be good to make an exception
and include it in the catalogue. You could try to add it and see what the catmins
think of it. Whether the sprue alone stands a chance, I don't think so, but
the 'leaves on sprue' part has precedents in the flowers, coins and keys.

I save my sprues from this plant element. I have used them here and there, but
not in great quantity. If I was still selling parts, I would have sold them.

On the flip side, the PAB cups and the BAM plastic cases are sold here. They
are in a sense a conduit in getting the part to your home, much like the sprue
on this plant piece.

Miro

Your analogy to PAB cups and BAM plastic cases (being things that hold parts)
is spot on, Miro!
Maybe the sprues could go to the gear section?

Cups can be reused as their intended purpose, a “conduit” as you put it, Miro.
A sprue can not. But that doesn't preclude the sprue from being repurposed
and resold.

Interesting discussion with interesting possibilities.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jun 23, 2020 14:26

Subject:

Re: Report post button

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Rick_S. writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Should be all. But to what degree each are, dunno. Here are the Hall of Fame
Discussion Mods, in any case

think the hall of fame refers to past mods.

Yes, they are former admins and mods. Thought it would interest you and others.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jun 23, 2020 14:17

Subject:

Re: Report post button

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Rick_S. writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Rick_S. writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Rick_S. writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Rick_S. writes:

I feel we should get a report post button added since trying to find that page
is very not user friendly.

Can you imagine the level of misuse such a convenient tab would allow for?

The Discussions Mods might have to give up their day jobs, considering the amount
of time it would take in filtering through the invalid to find the valid claims.

On the other hand, I could be wrong and if all the Discussions Mods were to call
for it, or at least back the suggestion, I’d say why not.

-Cory

you forgot to mention i've seen some serious spam posts like buying fake
ID's and such and I almost gave up reporting them because finding the report
post function is not user friendly. when you have to go here:

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

Then go here:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?topicID=18

then go here:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=1107

just to get to here:

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

My suggestion is to reduce that greatly. to go straight to the last part.

Yeah, I understood with this morning spam why you posted the suggestion. I connected
those dots before I posted my reply.

So my thoughts stand: have the mods endorse the suggestion. It's their wheelhouse.

other then Brickwilbo being on the fence (agrees it is complicated but not sure
how to fix it) have not heard from any other mods, in fact not sure who the other
mods are if any others?

https://www.bricklink.com/memberAdmins.asp?utm_content=subnav

I’d add Russell, as well

curious how many of those mods are still active moderating? cause noticed a couple
of posts reported were still around for a long while.

Should be all. But to what degree each are, dunno. Here are the Hall of Fame
Discussion Mods, in any case

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jun 23, 2020 14:07

Subject:

Re: Report post button

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Rick_S. writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Rick_S. writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Rick_S. writes:

I feel we should get a report post button added since trying to find that page
is very not user friendly.

other then Brickwilbo being on the fence (agrees it is complicated but not sure
how to fix it) have not heard from any other mods, in fact not sure who the other
mods are if any others?

https://www.bricklink.com/memberAdmins.asp?utm_content=subnav

I’d add Russell, as well

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jun 23, 2020 13:54

Subject:

Re: Report post button

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Rick_S. writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Rick_S. writes:

I feel we should get a report post button added since trying to find that page
is very not user friendly.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jun 23, 2020 13:39

Subject:

Re: Report post button

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Rick_S. writes:

I feel we should get a report post button added since trying to find that page
is very not user friendly.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jun 9, 2020 18:26

Subject:

Re: Who decides the minifig item No?

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Topic:

In Catalog, Hamster_Prod writes:

I am asking because I want to start seriously collecting and organising figures
across several categories

My point with the attempted humor in my previous post, Josh, is not to take it
too seriously and you'll do fine.

-Cory

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jun 9, 2020 17:43

Subject:

Re: Who decides the minifig item No?

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Topic:

In Catalog, Hamster_Prod writes:

Hi,
where does the minifig item number come from?

I'll share something that very few are privy to, Josh: minifigure item numbers
are allocated by the almighty minifig-spirit...

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jun 5, 2020 09:47

Subject:

Re: Consolidating lots already on inventory

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Topic:

In Inventories, chrislebrun writes:

I parted out several sets without using the consolidate feature. Now I have multiple
lots of the same part. I’d love an automated way to 1) consolidate all similar
lots in my inventory and 2) price average the my cost field for each consolidated
lot.

Is this possible? Thanks!

Don’t know of an “automated way” but there’s an easier way to perform the inventory
clean-up task that is consolidating lots…

First: go to: https://www.bricklink.com/inventory.asp

Second: within “Seach My Inventory” upper right section of the page, select Parts,
New and Non-Unique, before hitting the Go! tab (see screenshot
below)

Third: set Sort Items By: to Item No, Color Name (see other screenshot)

At this point it’s fairly easy to see any lots that need consolidating, and to
do so.

I perform this and other tasks every month or so, to help maintain inventory
integrity of our store.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jun 4, 2020 10:43

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Administrator!

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Topic:

In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:

Thank you all!

BLs' lucky to have you, Marek. You, and the absolutely superb and talented
others of the catalog team. It is the 'Dream Team' for BL, IMHO.

A little backstory or human side to Marek, beyond the beetle guy his ID Card
reflects: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1133497

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

May 29, 2020 14:36

Subject:

Re: post001 vs post001new

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Topic:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

I don't have any of these minifigures, so I can't update them with new
torso entries. Otherwise, I would.

If anyone that has any of these minifigures wants to correct them with updated
torso entries, please feel free to help out.

Cheers,
Randy

I've got quite a few of this guy that's on Bret's list, Randy. Let
me know what you'd like me to do, if anything.

sp006new2 (Inv) Classic Space - White with Air Tanks and Motorcycle (Standard) Helmet, Logo High on Torso (Second Reissue)
Minifigures: Space: Classic Space

I submitted inventory for this one what is wrong then with it it has in inventory
rtorso with long ribs I thought this is correct torso

Don't know that anything is wrong with it, it's simply on the list supplied.
If nothing's wrong with it, great. As always, I defer to you catalog people,
and why I ended my post to Randy with "if anything"

The inventory for that one is correct. The list supplied was just a list of all
minifigures in the catalog with "reissue" in their name. Not all of those minifigures
have incorrect inventories.

Yeah, I understood that, Randy. Thanks. I don’t follow catalog threads that deep.
The topic doesn’t interest me, I’m sorry to say. I’m just throwing out there
to you or any others involved with bettering the catalog, that I’m here to help
in any small way that I can, when I can.

If you or any of the other catalog people, see an item in our inventory that
can help you in doing your jobs, just let me know. I’ll make the time to check,
confirm, measure, weight, photo, add to the catalog or even send to you.

-Cory

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

May 29, 2020 14:18

Subject:

Re: post001 vs post001new

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Topic:

In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

I don't have any of these minifigures, so I can't update them with new
torso entries. Otherwise, I would.

If anyone that has any of these minifigures wants to correct them with updated
torso entries, please feel free to help out.

Cheers,
Randy

I've got quite a few of this guy that's on Bret's list, Randy. Let
me know what you'd like me to do, if anything.

sp006new2 (Inv) Classic Space - White with Air Tanks and Motorcycle (Standard) Helmet, Logo High on Torso (Second Reissue)
Minifigures: Space: Classic Space

I submitted inventory for this one what is wrong then with it it has in inventory
rtorso with long ribs I thought this is correct torso

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

May 29, 2020 13:32

Subject:

Re: post001 vs post001new

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Topic:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

I don't have any of these minifigures, so I can't update them with new
torso entries. Otherwise, I would.

If anyone that has any of these minifigures wants to correct them with updated
torso entries, please feel free to help out.

Cheers,
Randy

I've got quite a few of this guy that's on Bret's list, Randy. Let
me know what you'd like me to do, if anything.

sp006new2 (Inv) Classic Space - White with Air Tanks and Motorcycle (Standard) Helmet, Logo High on Torso (Second Reissue)
Minifigures: Space: Classic Space

In Catalog, starbeanie writes:

most of these are similarly wrong.
https://www.bricklink.com/v2/search.page?q=(Reissue)#T=M

In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, Dimi_DBB writes:

Hi,

Can someone tell me the difference between these 2?

Minifig No: post001 Name: Post Office - Black Legs, Black Hat

post001 (Inv) Post Office - Black Legs, Black Hat
Minifigures: Town: Classic Town: Post Office

Minifig No: post001new Name: Post Office - Black Legs, Black Hat (Reissue)

post001new (Inv) Post Office - Black Legs, Black Hat (Reissue)
Minifigures: Town: Classic Town: Post Office

The inventory of both is exactly the same and (imho) both minifigs in the pictures
look the same as well.
The only difference is the average price sold, new is about double the price
of old.

If they're exactly the same, just one is from old sets and the other from
more recent collectible minifig sets, do they really need separate entries?
In a lot of used Lego I found torso

973pb0035c01 (Inv) Torso Post Office Worker, Suit and Horn Logo Pattern / Red Arms / Yellow Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor.

how do I know which minifig
it was?

The inventory for

post001new (Inv) Post Office - Black Legs, Black Hat (Reissue)
Minifigures: Town: Classic Town: Post Office

is wrong and should contain a reissued torso entry similar to

973p46newc01 (Inv) Torso Castle Forestman Tie Shirt, Purse, Black Belt with Yellow Buckle Pattern, Inside with Ribs (Reissue) / Green Arms / Yellow Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor.

for

Minifig No: cas128new Name: Forestman - Pouch, Reddish Brown Hat, Red Feather (Reissue)

cas128new (Inv) Forestman - Pouch, Reddish Brown Hat, Red Feather (Reissue)
Minifigures: Castle: Forestmen

If you could create the new catalog entry for a reissued torso of minifigure
post001new, we could fix the inventory.

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

May 15, 2020 10:57

Subject:

Re: Can I see Imperial units for Catalog entries?

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Topic:

In Catalog, paulvdb writes:

In Catalog, Yo_Yo_Flamingo writes:

Is there any way for me to view the weight/dimensions of a set from its catalog
entry in Imperial units (pounds/inches- ghastly, I know, but I live in America)?
I commonly use this when quoting shipping for a buyer so I don't have to
dig out a set every time someone asks, but it is always a little bit of hassle
to convert grams to pounds and cm to inches.

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogOptions.asp?viewFrom=P

I'm a little surprised that TLG has keep that in place, as global-minded
as they are. Not complaining, I also appreciate the ability to use the system
that's more intuitive for me.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

May 14, 2020 08:55

Subject:

Re: can't change order status

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Topic:

In Suggestions, MADking1999 writes:

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 change this feature. Also can't change to shipped once
I do, please advise.

Don't know if your issue correlates here, but have a look at the help offered,
if it does: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1197217

-Cory

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

May 5, 2020 15:32

Subject:

Re: Junior Accounts?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, brickskipper writes:

Hi,

According to BL's TOS you must be of legal age or 18 at least to register.
That is completely understandable from the buying/selling point of view.

But what about a junior account without the privileges to buy or sell?
Kids could browse the catalog, make wanted lists - maybe "publish" them or somehow
share them with "proper" users (e.g. parents) and get used to the platform.

This would lead younger users to BL without being "illegal" and without the chance
to make "bogus" orders or other interference with the "business" on this site.

Just an idea as my daughter is building a lot of stuff in Studio and would like
to create her own wanted lists in BL and is generally interested in this site.

Jan

I kinda like the idea! With well thought out contingencies, that is.

Maybe the account profiles could be denoted as ‘junior’ in some form, with site
limitations attached: contact, the forum and purchases come to mind.

The idea has merit, if worked out properly. After all, it is a toy the site is
centered around. It might question the acronym AFOL as applied here on BL, though.

It’s something to ponder, IMHO.

-Cory

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 28, 2020 13:19

Subject:

Re: City Beautification Project

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Topic:

In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

Thanks to new functionality from BrickLink we've added hundreds of large,
high-quality additional images for City sets during the past three weeks.

Great wordplay!

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 25, 2020 15:45

Subject:

Re: Item Type Discussion

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Topic:

In Catalog, wildchicken13 writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

In Catalog, wildchicken13 writes:

[…]
I'm just bored. I've been on BrickLink for a while, but I haven't
been active on the forum until very recently. You don't have to listen to
my answers if you don't want to.

I, for one, welcome any new participant to the forum

+1

Besides, you hardly ever see wild chickens anymore

Apparently, they still exist https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feral_chicken

Yep, the the feral chicken is more fascinating than their still domesticated
cousin. We ran across them in one of our backcountry hikes. They certainly don't
behave as they did when still domesticated.

But "feral" chickens are still derived from domestic chickens who have returned
to the wild.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 25, 2020 15:01

Subject:

Re: Item Type Discussion

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Topic:

In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

In Catalog, wildchicken13 writes:

[…]
I'm just bored. I've been on BrickLink for a while, but I haven't
been active on the forum until very recently. You don't have to listen to
my answers if you don't want to.

I, for one, welcome any new participant to the forum

+1

Besides, you hardly ever see wild chickens anymore

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 25, 2020 13:05

Subject:

Re: When is a Minifigure a Minifigure?

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In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

Personally I don’t think we should lose the term minifigure because it’s very
key to how we and Lego describe the majority of their figures and at the moment
there are talks about Minfigs category being changed to ‘Figure’ and possibly
including everything from Lotso Bear to Baby Groot

I did discuss a solution here:-

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1192727

but I think it may have become a bit lost in the rest of the debate but I would
be interested in others thoughts on this or whether the term minifigure is even
still important or what minifigure should refer to going forward?

Here is my original suggestion:-

“On the subject of categorizing figures in general I think breaking down some
of this stuff might make more sense than renaming Minifigs to Figures and then
piling everything into the same place.

It’s a difficult one but I guess you have to start with defining a minifigure
and at the moment I can only think of two ways of doing this where by you define
it by Size after all a clue is in the word MINIfigure which does unfortunately
leave a lot of ambiguity or better still you define minifig by the fact it usesa
Torso Assembly?

Torso Assembly may be a good clear cut way of defining a minifig because almost
all traditional minifigs from a Dementor to a Lord Garmadon use the all-important
standard Torso design that holds a minifig together and its probably the one
key part that really defines what a minifigure looks like when we think of a
minifigure and with that in mind you could categorise as Follows:-

Minifigure – Anything that uses the Standard Torso Assembly design

Modified Figure – Anything from droids, to brick built Droids, to Skeletons and
stuff like Gollum, Slimer, Unikitty, Scurrier, Scooby etc..

Microfigure – Anything very small consisting of a single or maximum of two parts
such as Baby, Baby Yoda, Palpatine Hologram, Baby Groot, Trophy figures and all
those game figures etc..

You are then left with things like Cave Troll, Big Hulk etc. which can either
go under ‘Modified Figure’ or a separate ‘Large Figure’ Category?

Likewise are animals/creatures separated so that Polar bears, Wargs and Horses
go under ‘Modified Figure’ and stuff like baby dinos, spiders and snakes under
‘Microfigure’ or do they have their own ‘Animal category’?

Lots to think about....”

As usual, fun and thought-provoking!

When I first read your subject line "When is a Minifigure a Minifigure?" I thought
it to be a Zen riddle, or maybe that you had started channeling Confucius

No, I like your style, keeps it interesting. Too few here are willing to 'color
outside of the lines' in expressing themselves. That's a shame, IMO

You make salient points on the question of how to view Lego characters beyond
the classic term Minifigure

-Cory

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 23, 2020 16:36

Subject:

Re: Is this Pearl Light Gold?

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In Colors, Brick.Door writes:

In Colors, popsicle writes:

In Colors, Bricks_NW_UK writes:

Good day one and all.

I am trying to identify this colour.

The ones at the bottom are Pearl Gold, are the ones above Pearl Light Gold. I
just don’t recognise the colour

Thanks
Steve

I’ve yet to see another LEGO color with greater production variance than with
the their (warm) gold or what we here on BL call, pearl gold.

These were parted from the same set number, years ago.

Interesting I just sold a batch of (dark) Pearl Gold 1x1 round plates today.

I had separated the dark ones and listed them in a new lot, with notes about
the color.

Smart. I thought of doing this, but...

There doesn't seem to be a range of shades - they are either dark or light.
I would be in favor of creating a new color in Bricklink to list the dark ones.
They could be an alternate item in inventories where they have been included.

...when filling an order, and trying to separate out the lighter color (represented
in the listing pic) I stopped. I quickly noticed when sorting them, it became
more difficult than I initially thought it would be, exactly because there were
shifting shades in-between the light (normal) and the dark (almost non-gold)
colors.

It's more effort for these old eyes and rigid brain, making it a job for
my son or daughter to handle, who are more busy these days than me. So the mountain
of this particular part we have in storage will stay unsorted and in storage

But I do like you idea of a separate listing. It might be a good way to go, with
this part and color anyway.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 23, 2020 12:30

Subject:

Re: Is this Pearl Light Gold?

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In Colors, Bricks_NW_UK writes:

Good day one and all.

I am trying to identify this colour.

The ones at the bottom are Pearl Gold, are the ones above Pearl Light Gold. I
just don’t recognise the colour

Thanks
Steve

I’ve yet to see another LEGO color with greater production variance than with
the their (warm) gold or what we here on BL call, pearl gold.

These were parted from the same set number, years ago.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 21, 2020 11:26

Subject:

Re: Brick Built

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In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

I hear that it's now possible to locate brick-built creatures in the catalog
simply by searching for "brick built." I don't know how helpful that will
be, but I thought it was worth mentioning.

That's great!

Thanks for the heads up

It works (with and without a hyphen) to pull up 91 entries, so far.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 16, 2020 08:54

Subject:

Re: Category Definitions Discussion

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In Catalog, starbeanie writes:

Even without Brexit, Team GB stands for Team Great Britain. Europe should never
have been involved in the definition.

Agreed

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 16, 2020 08:53

Subject:

Re: Category Definitions Discussion

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In Catalog, infinibrix writes:

In Catalog, bje writes:

You not heard of Brexit?
Team GB - For a series of 9 collectible minifigures and related items which were
released in 2012 and featured an Olympic team from Europe.

Just because we've left the European Union it does not mean we do not belong
to the continent of Europe or are you suggesting we are now part of the America's
or perhaps we will just create our own newly named continent?
Norway, Switzerland, Ukraine are also not part of the EU but they are still based
in Europe!

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 15, 2020 16:48

Subject:

Re: Thanks for your feedback - avsearch is back

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In Catalog, Andrsv writes:

Thanks for your feedback in private messages guys

Bricklink recently moved all torsos with pattern into a new category, which resulted
in avsearch not finding them.

I've fixed it now by adding an option for plain/decorated torsos. Enjoy:
http://avbricks.no/#/avSearch

avSearch is based on goatleg by 62Bricks with some additional input from mfav.

Test drove it, very nice! A well functioning search tool for the BL catalog.

But I'd hardly expect anything less from a project with the talent mentioned
being involved.

-Cory

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 15, 2020 15:58

Subject:

Re: Decorated vs plain should be applied to legs

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In Catalog, Teup writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, ybtfbiwgw writes:

I noticed that Minifigure torsos have now been split up into decorated and plain,
which is pretty handy. Is more subdividing on the way with other categories like
legs?

I always have a hard time finding the right pair of plain legs.

This statement is throwing me off, somewhat.

Of all the various LEGO minifig parts, classic leg assemblies (without print)
are the easiest to identify and locate. It's a part with little to no anomalies
or catalog production notes, needed. Not to mention all colors are found under
a single part number

970c00 (Inv) Hips and Legs Plain
Parts: Minifigure, Legs

But if you're referring to the newer, less commonplace type of leg and leg
assemblies, i.e. shorter and longer types, I guess that's another story.

Which brings to mind something I've always wondered: why are the below leg
types listed under Minifigure, Body Part in the BL catalog?

41879 Legs Short
Parts: Minifigure, Legs, Modified

now this could be considered "a hard time to find" for the casual LEGO shopper

-Cory

Good point, I requested a new category for non-standard lower bodies:
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1190801

It's a start, at least in putting focus on it. Thanks

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 15, 2020 15:37

Subject:

Re: Decorated vs plain should be applied to legs

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In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

Which brings to mind something I've always wondered: why are the below leg
types listed under Minifigure, Body Part in the BL catalog?

41879 Legs Short
Parts: Minifigure, Legs, Modified

Because that is just one molded part, not an assembly of multiple molded parts.
Hence the different categories: Minifigure, Legs Assembly versus Minifigure,
Body Part.

Cheers,
Randy

Okay, I get it.

Maybe a new master category Minifigure, Leg is in order, placing all the
other types, including the assemblies, as subcategories?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 15, 2020 15:34

Subject:

Re: Decorated vs plain should be applied to legs

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In Catalog, starbeanie writes:

These get buried

970d03 (Inv) Hips and 1 Black Left Leg, 1 Red Right Leg
Parts: Minifigure, Legs

with the decorated ones and can be hard to find.

Good point. Those should not be placed in the "decorated" category, IMHO.

But would you consider these mixed-assembly leg types as "plain" as expressed
by the OP?

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, ybtfbiwgw writes:

I noticed that Minifigure torsos have now been split up into decorated and plain,
which is pretty handy. Is more subdividing on the way with other categories like
legs?

I always have a hard time finding the right pair of plain legs.

970c00 (Inv) Hips and Legs Plain
Parts: Minifigure, Legs

41879 Legs Short
Parts: Minifigure, Legs, Modified

now this could be considered "a hard time to find" for the casual LEGO shopper

-Cory

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 15, 2020 15:20

Subject:

Re: Decorated vs plain should be applied to legs

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In Catalog, ybtfbiwgw writes:

I noticed that Minifigure torsos have now been split up into decorated and plain,
which is pretty handy. Is more subdividing on the way with other categories like
legs?

I always have a hard time finding the right pair of plain legs.

970c00 (Inv) Hips and Legs Plain
Parts: Minifigure, Legs

41879 Legs Short
Parts: Minifigure, Legs, Modified

now this could be considered "a hard time to find" for the casual LEGO shopper

-Cory

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 12, 2020 13:50

Subject:

Re: How to flag incomplete items

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In Suggestions, RagingR2 writes:

Hi there,

Maybe this idea has been launched by other people.
But I regularly come across items that are not labeled as "incomplete", therefore
at first glance you assume they are complete, but reading the description you
quickly discover the item is not complete (i.e. "missing minifigs and weapons,
otherwise complete"). Which I would argue, is clearly a case of *not complete*.
As a user I would like 1) to be able to quickly filter these offerings out, but
of course this all depends on the seller correctly labeling his offering, and
therefore 2) I would like a quick option to flag such items.

Frankly, I think it's pretty unacceptable to have sellers keep labeling their
items as "complete" when clearly they are not. This is just a sneaky way to mislead
people, or in the "least worst" case, a way to make your item pop up on top of
a search query when really, it shouldn't be there. I don't want to see
your incomplete items when I am searching for complete ones.

N.B. Of course I read descriptions before I read them. But this becomes increadibly
tedious when you are searching for multiple items. And frankly, this shouldn't
be necessary to check for completeness since there is a filter for that, and
it kinda bugs me that sellers are trying to circumvent this system.

Is there a way to fix this that I am missing? Or could something be implemented.

Greetings,
RaginR2

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 6, 2020 18:21

Subject:

Re: 3024 plate 1x1 metallic gold : does it exist?

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In Catalog, WoutR writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, WoutR writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog Requests, Autour writes:

Does 3024 plate 1x1 exist in Metallic Gold?

I do have some examples in front of me (genuine parts) that don't look at
all as Pearl Gold but do look as Metallic Gold. But the latter is not featured
as a known colour.

Can someone else confirm the existence of 3024 in Metallic Gold?

And if so, please add it to the catlogue as a known colour!

Pearl Gold a Lego color that has the greatest shift or inconsistency I've
seen.

The part that you think might be Metallic Gold, is within the Pearl Gold range
of variances. Metallic Gold is a completely different animal all together.

But I'm far from an expert in Lego colors, so maybe wait to read other replies...

-Cory

You are correct.

About which? Me being "far from an expert" or the other points

Maybe about all the points

You are correct that both are Pearl Gold.

Metallic gold is a surface coating.

That's a good way of putting it, a surface coating. Exactly

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 6, 2020 17:39

Subject:

Re: 3024 plate 1x1 metallic gold : does it exist?

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In Catalog, WoutR writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog Requests, Autour writes:

You are correct.

About which? Me being "far from an expert" or the other points

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 6, 2020 14:03

Subject:

Re: 3024 plate 1x1 metallic gold : does it exist?

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In Catalog Requests, Autour writes:

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 1, 2020 12:31

Subject:

Re: Please add currencies

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In Suggestions, StarBrick writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Stuart9 writes:

I'd suggest paracetamol too but that would make them a drug dealer.

World production of paracetamol is concentrated in China and India, the two countries
occupy about 89.86% of the global production (China 70% India 19%, as per 2018
stats), and their marketshare has been increasing in recent years.

Today, it's over 90% of the world's production. And to be even more specific
in displaying the irony, the production is in the Wuhan area of China, where
the current Corona virus pandemic originated.

Don't know whether to laugh or cry at your attempt at levity. Maybe go with
the best emotion I know, that is a equal mixture of both.

-Cory

It's our nature biting us in our butt. In 10 years I wonder how we look back
at these times: will it be our last chance for major change in our thinking and
acting, or do we need a couple of more 'virusses' to smash our egoïstic
nature to smithereens.... I am afraid the latter is more likely to become reality.

Interesting thoughts. I don't hold the same sentiments, though.

btw, I like your use of the term "smithereens" Seldom see it used any more.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 31, 2020 18:38

Subject:

Re: Please add currencies

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In Suggestions, Stuart9 writes:

I'd suggest paracetamol too but that would make them a drug dealer.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 25, 2020 11:10

Subject:

Re: Money off code to distribute

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In Suggestions, allenafol writes:

Hi,

I think it would be great if you could generate a code for your store so people
could enter it for a discount.

This would be good for marketing on social media rather than having to issue
individual coupons.

Is there any chance this could be developed?

It would be effective in driving traffic to the site.

Interested in reading other inputs. What are the downsides (if any) to the idea.

-Cory

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 22, 2020 16:56

Subject:

Re: Clips Ahoy, part three.

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http://v4ei.com/brickref/clips-w-k.php

In Catalog, runner.caller writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, mfav writes:

A very nice site you’re constructing. The detail of information and quality is
amazing!

I’m curious though, why do all of the active links on your fup page, link
to Law’s site, Brick Owl?

I didn't even notice that they did that because I never clicked on the links.

Why draw more attention to it?

"Why draw more attention to it?" Presupposes something to hide. I didn't
think there was, did you? No, I continue to be my overly-nosey self, is all.

What a strange question, though.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 22, 2020 11:50

Subject:

Re: Clips Ahoy, part three.

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In Catalog, legoman77 writes:

In Catalog, mfav writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

I’m curious though, why do all of the active links on your fup page, link
to Law’s site, Brick Owl?

With all due respect, it's none of your business.

Ouch! They are two good guys. That is the nicest you can be?

Thanks, John.

Russell may be a good guy, but what are you trying to do, ruin my hard-earned
reputation! I've been working on how many ignore lists I can get onto, I
was doing good

I like picturing all those using the ignore feature, covering their ears and
chanting la la la la la

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 21, 2020 22:17

Subject:

Re: Clips Ahoy, part three.

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In Catalog, mfav writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

I’m curious though, why do all of the active links on your fup page, link
to Law’s site, Brick Owl?

With all due respect, it's none of your business.

Well, I don't know how much respect someone like me is due

But you're right, it is none of my business.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 21, 2020 20:21

Subject:

Re: Clips Ahoy, part three.

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http://v4ei.com/brickref/clips-w-k.php

In Catalog, mfav writes:

A very nice site you’re constructing. The detail of information and quality is
amazing!

I’m curious though, why do all of the active links on your fup page, link
to Law’s site, Brick Owl?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 21, 2020 15:04

Subject:

Re: Fix the NPB and Cancellation Process

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In Suggestions, waltzking writes:

I think BrickLink has a broken order process now due to the ever changing online
buying experience. For me I have seen an influx of buyers since the LEGO takeover
of BL, most new, but many clearly aware of the site though having limited use
of it in the past.

These buyers are often of the mindset that they are the ones calling the shots
on cancellations, payment time frames, etc. all while having no regard for the
BL or my store terms regarding such. Anything from unilateral ability to
cancel, expectations of free shipping, allowance to pay 10-days after ordering,
etc. and just the general "buyer rules" attitude that other selling sites (need
I name them?) have allowed buyers to abuse sellers with. These other sites have
taken some steps to protect sellers and buyer alike, but BL has fallen behind
the times.

Granted, these buyers are often new to BL which has a major learning curve, but
when you sell the exact same item 3 times in one week, and all 3 buyers want
to cancel after accurate shipping is invoiced for, it gets annoying. Why not
ask for a quote? And why only ask to cancel after days of the invoice being
sent? This and the increase in NPB buyers tying up stock have left me convinced
payment time-frame allowances need to be changed. The following is my view of
the changes this site needs to consider to move forward in a all-parties friendly
way:

Suggested Changes
1a: NPB should be changed to allowable to be filed 3-days from invoice (not
the order date). This would be similar to other online selling sites. Not
auto-started, but optional so situations and agreements allowing additions, extended
payment, etc. can all still run as before.

1b: NPB should be allowed to complete after 7-days from the invoice date (4
days of being opened). 14 days (21 if buyer responds) is a ludicrous amount
of time to send payment or tie up a sellers stock. 7-days is actually really
long, but much better than 14-21.

Most all decent buyers pay well before 3-days, and a NPB started is simply a
reminder to pay as it cannot be completed unless the buyer fails to ever pay.
So I can only see this as a positive change making bad situations end sooner
than later and keeping stock available on the marketplace.

2: Additionally I would suggest that a feature be added to protect sellers
WHILE allowing unconditional buyer requested cancellations. However, if
a cancellation is buyer requested the buyer should not be allowed to leave a
review (or an auto-positive given by default), and they should by default be
given a feedback showing an "Order Was Canceled By Buyer" message with a neutral
rating by default. Like an NPB's three-times-and-you're-out policy,
the buyer cancel option should be limited to 2, maybe 3 in a 6-month period,
or something reasonable. This allows buyers a true out when needed, and protects
the seller who after a customer gets pushy or rude the ability to safely allow
cancellation (when the buyer initiates) without needing the NPB and now current
2-3 weeks to prevent an unwarranted negative feedback. As is the system turns
good sellers into captive sellers, needing a NPB to save them from nightmare
feedback, but at the extremely high cost of wasted time and tying up their items
for weeks. No buyer needs 7, 14 or 21 days to pay and should not be granted
an ability to push payment back this far.

The current system for cancellations and NPB simply needs reformed. Buyers need
to be able to cancel in select situations such as a pushy seller trying to gouge
them on handling/shipping or holding the order hostage refusing to cancel, a
threat of pay or get an NPB. Sellers likewise need protection from the long
tied up inventory, or negative despite granting buyer an unwarranted cancellation.
The above should reduce 90% of all problem orders to being resolved in days,
not weeks, and all parties moving on largely unaffected. Bad sellers and buyers
will still get weeded out, and good ones will thrive.

Well thought-out, Jonathan.

Voted yes. Not that I expect the needle to be moved in doing so, but as a show
of support. I think most are aware of the issue's persistence here, and the
need for adjustments.

Though I've never used any of these corrective options available on both
sides of a transaction, I've seen time and time again, the frustration the
current system generates for those that do use it, especially for the selling-side.

-Cory

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 20, 2020 12:26

Subject:

Re: Just a little something to BRIGHTEN your day

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In Colors, Miro78 writes:

In Colors, WoutR writes:

In Colors, mfav writes:

I know it doesn't count for much, but, yeah. I agree. Opal.

Anything to lessen the color naming confusion is good.

I agree. Opal.

I did not protest, but the Satin never made sense to me.

I would prefer Opal over Satin. That being said, it is the iridescence that is
giving this color the effect. So Iridescent is a better adjective to the color
effect. Satin makes even less sense, as wikipedia describes it as glossy with a dull back.

I agree, Miro. It's the 'more' accurate adjective.

Is there a shorter or easily understood abbreviation of the term, making it even
better for catalog use?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 19, 2020 20:16

Subject:

Re: Just a little something to BRIGHTEN your day

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In Colors, randyf writes:

In Colors, mfav writes:

Apologies, Sylvain.

I typically cut most or all of the quoted post because I figure if folks are
invested enough, they'll read the thread. I hate the posts where they are
187 messages long and the whole thing is quoted and quoted and quoted to the
point you can't find the current content.

Not trying to poke you in les yeux or anything like that. Just saying that
satin is a finish, and if anyone's been paying attention, Russell said they
were calling the color satin (for now).

The three new colors that are currently being discussed are called

Satin White

65092 Rock 1 x 1 Jewel Octagonal
Parts: Rock {Satin Trans-Clear}

Satin Trans-Dark Pink

30413 Panel 1 x 4 x 1
Parts: Panel {Satin Trans-Dark Pink}

Satin Trans-Light Blue

44375b Dish 6 x 6 Inverted (Radar) - Solid Studs
Parts: Dish {Satin Trans-Light Blue}

When these colors were named by Russell, I disagreed with the names. I felt they
should be more closely aligned with the descriptor "Opal" that LEGO is using
for the colors. My suggestions were

Opal White
Opal Trans-Dark Pink
Opal Trans-Light Blue

Another catalog associate has now agreed that "Opal" is a better term.

We have not yet decided which way to ultimately end up, but the nomenclature
for these colors will be either of the above. I am strongly hoping they become
the second list.

I kinda like the term "Opal" as applied to the various colors, too. I think it
more aptly describes the color's unique reflection and tone.

There will not be a color called just "Satin" or "Opal".

Satin is not a color. It is a fabric. And from the fabric, adopted a a term for
a finish in papers and other coatings.

That is all.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 11, 2020 14:44

Subject:

Re: Purist Custom Figures

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In Suggestions, DrDrewBlood writes:

I remember reading about him when I was pre-med.

Maybe he was the unconscious inspiration for my nametage.

Often how it works

I'll put him on the list of custom figures I need to make. It'll be an homage.

I like that!

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 11, 2020 14:32

Subject:

Re: Purist Custom Figures

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In Suggestions, DrDrewBlood writes:

Thanks. I've given it a lot of thought (maybe too much).

The connection to Charles is unintentional (but great catch). It's from my
name Andrew, and a pun.

If unintentional, even more amazing!

Dr Drew was an American surgeon and medical researcher, who pioneered the large-scale
blood bank by coming up with better methods, though his research, to store blood.
Also allowing breakthroughs in transfusions.

He also was the first African-American to serve on the American Board of Surgery,
as an examiner.

So, a pioneer in more than one sense.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 11, 2020 13:54

Subject:

Re: Purist Custom Figures

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In Suggestions, DrDrewBlood writes:

Yes, the authentic LEGO portion is crucial. There are so many creative ways to
use preexisting figure pieces. It would be fun to browse people's ideas,
and then have an easy option to add those pieces to my Wanted List.

Agreed.

Thank you Cory for your support!

It's a great idea! You present the case for it, well.

btw, I like the tribute to Dr. Charles Drew in your username

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 11, 2020 13:08

Subject:

Re: Purist Custom Figures

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In Suggestions, DrDrewBlood writes:

I would like a Purist Custom Figures catalog. People can submit pictures, descriptions,
and links to specific components. Buyers can click "add all to wanted list".
Picture Source: Reddit User pumpkinsunrise

I like the idea very much, contingent to (as you've put forward) all parts
are authentic LEGO.

It would entail more site work and details to be worked-out, but just might be
well worth the new excitement created for the LEGO minifigure on this site. Help
stimulate the sale numbers of what is a good portion of overall LEGO sales.

Vote yes!

-Cory

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 11, 2020 12:52

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Re: Purist Custom Figures

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In Suggestions, DrDrewBlood writes:

Would it be a violation of IP if it's a preexisting license under LEGO? I'm
not a lawyer, but I wouldn't think so. But as mentioned bellow, these would
fall under MOCs, which I believe are free use.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 6, 2020 10:24

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Re: Sending coupons to store fans

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In Suggestions, peregrinator writes:

This is in reference to this thread in General: https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=264579

My suggestion is, that when a user favorites a store, he or she should also have
the option to receive coupons from that store. This should get around any concerns
about privacy.

I like it! Voted yes

-Cory

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Feb 29, 2020 16:16

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Re: Inventory Backup/Restore/Deletion Prevention

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In Suggestions, Miro78 writes:

To prevent accidental deletion of inventory or restore of store's inventory
for various reasons like accidental deletions, price changes, etc. Currently
changes cannot be undone and a self administered restore function would be beneficial.
Requiring administrative assistance in restoring one's inventory is inconvenient
on both the seller and the BL team.

Remedy Option 1
To prevent strain on the infrastructure of constant periodic backups of everyone's
inventory, the backup would only initiate when a user enters their store's
inventory page, and limited to certain time intervals (once a day, once per hour,
or whatever the system can handle). The seller would have the option of self
initiate backup as needed.

Remedy Option 2
If the infrastructure cannot handle backups on their own system, perhaps Bricklink
can prompt user with an option to download inventory prior to deletion or major
changes being done to it, and self administer restore function.

Remedy Option 3
At the least, the system should require a re-login to the account when inventory
deletion function is selected to prevent accidental deletion of the store's
inventory.

The above options are no mutually exclusive and can be implemented in tandem
depending on what Bricklink system/team can implement.

Some very good ideas and thoughts!

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Feb 28, 2020 09:12

Subject:

Re: March Project - Sticker Sheet Restructuring

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In Catalog, starbeanie writes:

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogRelList.asp?relID=15 should all be merged.

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogRelList.asp?relID=5&catID=160
If the only difference with Intl/NA is the sheet number, then combine them. If
there is a difference, keep them separate.

I would also like that color be required for sticker sheets. And that it be based
on what the sticker is printed on. So, white, trans-clear, Chrome Silver, Chrome
Gold. it's useful for MOC builders.

In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

At long last, it is time. By the end of March, my goal is to eliminate duplicate
catalog entries for sticker sheets:

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogRelList.asp?relID=15

You can see that this has been moved from Section 11.1 to 11.2 on the roadmap:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2476

I have some ideas, but I'd like to hear yours - especially those of you who've
given this some thought over the past decade or so that some of us have wanted
it.

Sticker sheets are handled quite consistently at the present moment. How can
we retain that consistency while eliminating duplicate entries with the least
amount of disruption?

As a side note, how do you feel about the NA/International duplicate entries?
These are the same sticker sheets, but have different item numbers, differently-sized
paper backing, and in some cases a slightly different finish (matte vs. glossy).
I don't want to get too distracted with this particular side discussion,
but do we need to maintain separate catalog entries for these sheets? Do you
want us to?

Looking forward to hearing some discussion and seeing some ideas other than my
own to get these duplicate entries handled.

I'm sure many here know, but for those that don't, Bret has specialized
in Lego sticker sales in the past, and has more knowledge on the topic than most.
A voice to listen to in this.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Feb 19, 2020 15:07

Subject:

Re: Custom prints/stickers ...

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In Catalog, rikitikitaviguy writes:

Wow...

I got more tired reading this than working all day...

Sylvain can be verbose. Nonetheless, I dig the Frenchman's verbiage!

Solution: NO STICKERS unless produced by TLG.

That sounds complicated

Stickers stink anyway...leave them on the sheets.

"leave them on their sheets" full agreement here.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Feb 14, 2020 20:09

Subject:

Re: An ongoing issue...

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In Suggestions, manganschlamm writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Among the few chronic, but easy (I assume) site fixes, is:

The inability of the buyer in a transaction to apply order status changes i.e
received/complete, if the seller fails to mark the order as shipped. In my experience,
it only occurs occasionally but regularly.

It’s not a burning priority considering how long we’ve dealt with it, and also
considering all that’s taking place at the moment, but a nagging issue nonetheless.
Maybe at some point, a tweak or two could be made with the site’s code?

Thank you

Would be really good if buyers could change the status.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Feb 7, 2020 15:42

Subject:

Re: February Roadmap Project: Old and New

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In Catalog, jennnifer writes:

Sure! I'll play along...

I am not convinced that 90460 is really a new version of 6131.

90460 Minifigure, Headgear Hat, Wizard / Witch, Slightly Textured
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear

6131 Minifigure, Headgear Hat, Wizard / Witch
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear

They look the same and LEGO uses the same thumbnail image for both. The small
image in Dark Green that I submitted for 90460 was back in the days before I
knew what I was doing. I cannot confirm the part number or what set it was from.
(I guess we all start somewhere!)

Anyway, I would like to see convincing side by side proof that they are significantly
different even if they have different mold numbers. I have not found any molded
with 90460. My Witch from Series 2 has been played with so I cannot confirm it
there either.

I am open to hearing any ideas or missing information about this!

I've got a question, Jen...

When are you going to arrive at the same conclusion that StormChaser already
has, that the BL catalog needs those like you (passion for, and knowledge of
the catalog process) and rejoin the team?

It is abundantly clear, that like Robert, you care and are impassioned about
BrickLink's catalog construction.

Consider with those already in place, and you (maybe a few others I can think
of) it would be the makings of a BL Catalog Dream Team.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Feb 5, 2020 18:23

Subject:

Re: Shadow Trooper

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