BrickLink Discussion Forum

In Suggestions, gogogovro writes:

Hey BL,

Please spend more time on taxes, that is definitely the one aspect of this site
I care the most about. As a seller, please, please don’t waste your time on developing
seller tools, tools are for dummies. Also, please don’t fix website bugs, they
don’t hurt anyone. And furthermore, please don’t spend any time on catching up
on support desk requests, why bother?

There are only two certainties in life, death and taxes. You can’t develop website
tax implementation when your dead, so please, let’s get these taxes right! From
now on it’s taxes, taxes, taxes! That’s why people visit BL right?

Who’s with me?

Agreed. Voted YES. I'm holding back on selling until implementation is ready.

Author:

brickerking

Posted:

Apr 1, 2021 01:09

Subject:

Please spend more time on taxes

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Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

brickerking

Posted:

Apr 1, 2021 00:58

Subject:

Re: Phone numbers for orders

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In Suggestions, Brick_Qc writes:

I understand the requirement and the usefulness, but you can't force someone
to give out personnal information if you don't want to give it. Simple as
that.

Well... we do force buyers to give personal information, don’t we?

Let’s see...
Name
Address
email

I agree with the OP, a phone number should be required. Most shippers are starting
to require it, so why not remove some of the hassle in a smooth BL transaction
by requiring a phone number of all buyers?

Oh, I know why this will never happen... taxes...

Author:

Brick_Qc

Posted:

Apr 1, 2021 00:45

Subject:

Re: Phone numbers for orders

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In Suggestions, wolbar writes:

International shipments from Canada have to have the receiver's phone number
for security purposes. Please have users enter their phone numbers along with
their addresses for orders automatically.

Thank you

I understand the requirement and the usefulness, but you can't force someone
to give out personnal information if you don't want to give it. Simple as
that.

Personally I put my own telephone #. Never had a call in 15 years...

Author:

wolbar

Posted:

Mar 31, 2021 23:35

Subject:

Phone numbers for orders

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Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

Vosblokjes

Posted:

Mar 31, 2021 10:20

Subject:

Re: Filter for buying in stores

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In Suggestions, lcgs13 writes:

Hi there.
As a buyer I often use the wanted lists filter for buying in stores.
But, annoyingly, I always see all the parts the store has from the selected lists,
instead of only the parts that I am still missing.
Just add the flag of hidding items where wanted quantity
Thank You!

I think that what you are looking for is already there, but somewhat hidden.
After selecting the list open the 'All Filters', the last option in there
is "Hide Items if Have Qty is ≥ Want Qty"

Author:

lcgs13

Posted:

Mar 31, 2021 09:15

Subject:

Filter for buying in stores

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Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

BrickEmAll

Posted:

Mar 30, 2021 03:21

Subject:

Re: Country flags by usernames, feedback support

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Any progress here?

Grts BrickEmall

Author:

BigBBricks

Posted:

Mar 28, 2021 19:16

Subject:

Re: Suggestion: More structured help-desk process

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In Suggestions, FigBits writes:

I'd like to see some small improvements to the way that help-desk tickets are
handled.

First, an auto-reply of receipt, with a ticket number, would be great.

I'm not sure what the help desk process looks like on Admin's end, but I would
expect that tickets can be (at the very least), marked with status updates, and
merged (for duplicates). If so, having an autoresponder could also take advantage
of this structure -- when a ticket is closed, the autoresponder could send the
ticket status update to the person who opened the ticket (any anyone else whose
tickets were merged).

Think about the timeout issues we've been seeing lately. It's fantastic that
Admin has come on to the forum to give us some updates on the status. But only
about ... what ... 1/20 BrickLink users reads the forum? Less than that do it
regularly, and we know how fast posts scroll off the first page.

If status updates could be sent at least to the people who mailed the help-desk,
I think that would go a long way toward keeping those frustrated users "in-the-loop",
in case a significant portion of them are not forum readers.

--
Marc.

Bump, because the request for better trouble ticket support has been open for
more than ten years with no response from BrickLink.

We asked for this over ten years ago, a fact that The LEGO Group and @CE_Tanja
may not be aware of.

- Big B

Because 1000 characters is not enough to begin to tell someone all the suggestions
that have gone unheard.

Author:

Anthony_NL

Posted:

Mar 26, 2021 08:01

Subject:

Updating ancient Help Center items

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Hello,

I came accross some old images of how a message alert looks like on https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=125.
But since BrickLink doesn't look like that anymore, my suggestion is to update
the pictures. It is (or at least sounds) very simple and turns these useless
images into helpful ones. Maybe there are other images (or even texts) that ask
for an update too, but I only came accross this one.

Regards,

Anthony.

Author:

iggugak

Posted:

Mar 26, 2021 03:34

Subject:

Re: Color Addition

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I made the same request in July 2019, but it was declined. I still don’t understand
why. It makes no sense at all.

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1148774

In Catalog Requests, starbeanie writes:

Can we please add Chrome Red to the catalog? It's the only Chrome color missing.

Thanks, Bret

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Mar 25, 2021 12:47

Subject:

Re: Color Addition

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I would definitely be fine with adding this color to the catalog. It obviously
would not be linked to any inventories, but at least arms and legs from these
keychains could be listed under the proper color for commerce purposes. I see
no reason not to do this.

In Catalog, starbeanie writes:

Chrome Silver ones seem to sell.
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogPG.asp?P=981982&colorID=22

If your making a minifig for a MOC, Chrome Red arms might be perfect.

In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

In Catalog Requests, starbeanie writes:

Exactly, the arms and legs should be made available for sale. Just because they
weren't released outside of being a keychain, doesn't mean we shouldn't
be able to sell them.

But for what reason? I cannot know the wants of every member, but I imagine
the demand for just chrome red arms and legs without the rest of the body would
be slim to none. This seems like more of a request to allow every possible part
ever made into the BL catalog for the sake of catalog "completeness" as opposed
to an effort to provide a method to sell and buy something.

David

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Mar 25, 2021 12:36

Subject:

Re: Color Addition

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I don't know what the effort involved might be, if it's minimal it might
be worth it regardless of whether they sell frequently or not.

We might have spent more effort talking about it!

In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

This seems like more of a request to allow every possible part
ever made into the BL catalog for the sake of catalog "completeness" as opposed
to an effort to provide a method to sell and buy something.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Mar 25, 2021 12:33

Subject:

Re: Color Addition

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In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

In Catalog Requests, starbeanie writes:

Exactly, the arms and legs should be made available for sale. Just because they
weren't released outside of being a keychain, doesn't mean we shouldn't
be able to sell them.

But for what reason?

Because they exist.

What is the point of the catalogue if things are left out because there is no
other reason to put them in?

Author:

starbeanie

Posted:

Mar 25, 2021 12:30

Subject:

Re: Color Addition

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Chrome Silver ones seem to sell.
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogPG.asp?P=981982&colorID=22

If your making a minifig for a MOC, Chrome Red arms might be perfect.

In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

In Catalog Requests, starbeanie writes:

Exactly, the arms and legs should be made available for sale. Just because they
weren't released outside of being a keychain, doesn't mean we shouldn't
be able to sell them.

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Mar 25, 2021 10:47

Subject:

Re: Color Addition

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In Catalog Requests, starbeanie writes:

Exactly, the arms and legs should be made available for sale. Just because they
weren't released outside of being a keychain, doesn't mean we shouldn't
be able to sell them.

Author:

starbeanie

Posted:

Mar 25, 2021 09:09

Subject:

Re: Color Addition

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Exactly, the arms and legs should be made available for sale. Just because they
weren't released outside of being a keychain, doesn't mean we shouldn't
be able to sell them.

We allow these already which never were officially released outside of a glued
keychain.

973pb0312ac01 (Inv) Torso Harry Potter Professor Snape 4 Black Buttons Pattern - LEGO Logo on Back / Black Arms / Light Bluish Gray Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor.

973pb0678c01 (Inv) Torso Pirate Captain Jacket Open with Yellow Trim over Green Shirt with Neck Ruffle, Brown Strap, Belt with Buckle, LEGO Logo on Back Pattern / Black Arms / Light Gray Hook Left / Yellow Hand Right
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor.

In Catalog Requests, Turez writes:

In Catalog Requests, Stellar writes:

In Catalog Requests, randyf writes:

In Catalog Requests, StormChaser writes:

In Catalog Requests, starbeanie writes:

Can we please add Chrome Red to the catalog? It's the only Chrome color missing.

Please provide some examples of parts that need this color.

It only comes on two keychains:

853303 VIP Chrome Red Minifigure Key Chain with LEGO Logo Tile, Modified 3 x 2 Curved with Hole - White Label
Gear: Key Chain

5005205 VIP Chrome Red Minifigure Key Chain with LEGO Logo Tile, Modified 3 x 2 Curved with Hole - Yellow Label
Gear: Key Chain

And they are glued, so cant be inventoried, so no parts in chrome red?

At least the arms and legs can be taken off, so it is possible to have singe
parts which would need to be listed in chrome red if you want to sell them.

Btw. this is already mentioned here as part of project 2:
https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2476

Author:

Turez

Posted:

Mar 25, 2021 06:10

Subject:

Re: Color Addition

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In Catalog Requests, Stellar writes:

In Catalog Requests, randyf writes:

In Catalog Requests, StormChaser writes:

In Catalog Requests, starbeanie writes:

Can we please add Chrome Red to the catalog? It's the only Chrome color missing.

Please provide some examples of parts that need this color.

It only comes on two keychains:

853303 VIP Chrome Red Minifigure Key Chain with LEGO Logo Tile, Modified 3 x 2 Curved with Hole - White Label
Gear: Key Chain

5005205 VIP Chrome Red Minifigure Key Chain with LEGO Logo Tile, Modified 3 x 2 Curved with Hole - Yellow Label
Gear: Key Chain

And they are glued, so cant be inventoried, so no parts in chrome red?

Author:

Stellar

Posted:

Mar 25, 2021 05:06

Subject:

Re: Color Addition

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In Catalog Requests, randyf writes:

In Catalog Requests, StormChaser writes:

In Catalog Requests, starbeanie writes:

Can we please add Chrome Red to the catalog? It's the only Chrome color missing.

Please provide some examples of parts that need this color.

It only comes on two keychains:

853303 VIP Chrome Red Minifigure Key Chain with LEGO Logo Tile, Modified 3 x 2 Curved with Hole - White Label
Gear: Key Chain

5005205 VIP Chrome Red Minifigure Key Chain with LEGO Logo Tile, Modified 3 x 2 Curved with Hole - Yellow Label
Gear: Key Chain

And they are glued, so cant be inventoried, so no parts in chrome red?

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Mar 25, 2021 03:13

Subject:

Re: Color Addition

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In Catalog Requests, StormChaser writes:

In Catalog Requests, starbeanie writes:

Can we please add Chrome Red to the catalog? It's the only Chrome color missing.

Please provide some examples of parts that need this color.

It only comes on two keychains:

853303 VIP Chrome Red Minifigure Key Chain with LEGO Logo Tile, Modified 3 x 2 Curved with Hole - White Label
Gear: Key Chain

5005205 VIP Chrome Red Minifigure Key Chain with LEGO Logo Tile, Modified 3 x 2 Curved with Hole - Yellow Label
Gear: Key Chain

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 25, 2021 02:37

Subject:

Re: Color Addition

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In Catalog Requests, starbeanie writes:

Can we please add Chrome Red to the catalog? It's the only Chrome color missing.

Please provide some examples of parts that need this color.

Author:

starbeanie

Posted:

Mar 24, 2021 21:35

Subject:

Color Addition

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Vote:

[Yes|No]

Can we please add Chrome Red to the catalog? It's the only Chrome color missing.

Thanks, Bret

Author:

calsbricks

Posted:

Mar 21, 2021 08:45

Subject:

Just a thought

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Vote:

[Yes|No]

In 13 years on the site I do not believe much as been implemmented that has been
suggested but here is another one to ponder.

Several times a year there are problems on the site regarding e-mails being sent
out. That pertains to either notifies, order notifications, etc. Most recently
there is a problem again with notifies. With orders you can simply check your
order detail page and see if there is something new on there. But with notifies
if you do not receive an email you have nothing. No idea whether the messages
went out nor to how many buyers. And even more importantly you cannot re-do it.
Opportunity lost for both your store and of course, Bricklink. Quite a dilemma
really as apart from your store page (And that is more than limited for this
day and age)there is no other marketing tool available to sellers.

What if the following were implemented

Create a notify log similar to the part out log (which is pretty underwhelming,
but at least it is something).

The notifies log could be created using a query on the SQL transaction log and
it could look something like this in the first instance:

Date No Lots (uniques) No Notifies Status
20/03/2021 333 1257 Success
21/03/2021 158 754 Success

This might take a non-sql person an hour or so to write the code but it would
be worth its weight in gold to sellers. The no of notifies could be a link to
the calendar file which shows the uniques listed and the status, provided it
shows success at least lets you know they were sent out.

Any thoughts?

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Mar 19, 2021 17:18

Subject:

Re: List the items that have no dimensions

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In Suggestions, porchy13 writes:

Hi,

I've seen a bad situation where BrickLink can told to use a particular shipping
method but the parts does not fit with the method, because on the restriction
on the dimensions. The problem is due to the absence of dimensions of one part
in the catalog.

In the Inventory page, I am able to list all items missing the weight in the
catalog. It would be great to have an identical filter to identify items without
dimensions.

Regards,

porchy

I suggest you try the checkbox: Instant Checkout Unavailable on your My Inventory
page to find these items.

Jen

Author:

VJBricks

Posted:

Mar 19, 2021 12:57

Subject:

List the items that have no dimensions

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Status:

Implemented

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Mar 19, 2021 07:49

Subject:

Re: Part colour matching

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In Suggestions, enfurnoh writes:

One thing I would find VERY useful would be the ability to pick a selection of
part and then see what colours they have in common.

I do a lot of MOC's in Studio before I build them in the real. A lot of
times I just want to a colour change but many parts are not available in all
colours. If I could choose the parts I want to check and then see which colours
they all have in common it would save a ton of time. I doubt I'm the only
one who would find this useful.

You already have all the data in your system, it wouldn't be that hard to
code that option.

First, it’s not clear if you’re talking about Studio or if you want that suggestion
for the website/catalogue.
If the former, the dedicated forum for Studio and PartDesigner is here: https://forum.bricklink.com/
(hover over the red Studio icon on every page, then click “Studio Forum”).
AND, you can already simply do that in Studio: check “Hide unavailable colors”
in the general Colour Palette (on the top right), then select the parts in the
viewport, then open the colour palette, and only the common colours will be available.

Author:

enfurnoh

Posted:

Mar 19, 2021 05:35

Subject:

Part colour matching

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Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

cosmicray

Posted:

Mar 17, 2021 07:24

Subject:

Re: Forum for new seller testing

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In Suggestions, TechnicBuilt writes:

As a new seller I think it would be nice to have a dedicated forum category where
you can ask people to test your store setup when you first open so they can catch
any issues and provide feedback to ease a new seller into their first few days
of opening.

My spin on this subject is that every seller, not just new sellers, should have
a sand box where they be a pretend buyer. They can do everything other
than create a real order, make real payments, or leave real feedback. All of
those would be simulated, from a simulated buyer.

Nita Rae

Author:

roguemjr

Posted:

Mar 16, 2021 18:31

Subject:

Re: Choosing stockroom when adding to inventory

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Thank you for this, but this does not do what I am requesting. I am inventorying
all my parts and sets. I am using all 3 stockrooms depending if it is set I
am keeping, parts i am keeping, or parts to keep and sell later.

What I am looking for is when I pick the A, B, or C from the drop down menu,
then it automatically checks the box for storeroom so I don't have to do
2-3 clicks.

Does this make it more clear?

Thanks,
Michael

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

In Suggestions, roguemjr writes:

Is it possible to have the box automatically pick add to stockroom when you use
the drop down menu to pick which stockroom you want to put part in. Right now,
if i pick "B" in the drop down menu, I have to make a second click to add it
to stockroom B even after I pick "B."

Thanks,
Michael
roguemjr
Madstone's Emporium

Check the checkbox Select default stockroom here
https://www.bricklink.com/invOptionsAdd.asp

Author:

psusaxman2000

Posted:

Mar 16, 2021 16:11

Subject:

Re: Choosing stockroom when adding to inventory

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In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

In Suggestions, roguemjr writes:

Check the checkbox Select default stockroom here
https://www.bricklink.com/invOptionsAdd.asp

I swore I was through all the different option screens and never saw that. Thanks

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Mar 16, 2021 15:55

Subject:

Re: Choosing stockroom when adding to inventory

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In Suggestions, roguemjr writes:

Check the checkbox Select default stockroom here
https://www.bricklink.com/invOptionsAdd.asp

Author:

psusaxman2000

Posted:

Mar 16, 2021 15:50

Subject:

Re: Choosing stockroom when adding to inventory

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In Suggestions, roguemjr writes:

I don't know of anyway to do this, but like the suggestion. I use the stock
rooms all the time and would love to see the ability to default the check box
and the actual stock room option (A, B or C) by default.

Author:

roguemjr

Posted:

Mar 16, 2021 15:44

Subject:

Choosing stockroom when adding to inventory

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 16, 2021 14:26

Subject:

Re: Constraction categorisation needs fixes

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In Suggestions, Swamp_Kryakwa writes:

Constraction series parts (Bionicle, HF, SW buildable figures, Slizer, Chima
buildable figures, Ben 10) has really messy categorisation.

Um. Yeah, about that . . .

Author:

TechnicBuilt

Posted:

Mar 16, 2021 14:03

Subject:

Forum for new seller testing

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Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

Swamp_Kryakwa

Posted:

Mar 16, 2021 14:01

Subject:

Constraction categorisation needs fixes

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Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Constraction series parts (Bionicle, HF, SW buildable figures, Slizer, Chima
buildable figures, Ben 10) has really messy categorisation. ATM, there are 4
categories that contain parts from that series, and the way this categorisation
is done isn't best. First and most obvious thing - "Large Figure Torso Armor
2 Chest Holes" (id 90652), which falls off the whole system (mostly, part is
categorised depending on which series presented it first - HF for HF, Bionicle
for Bionicle, Technic for Slizer and Large Figure for any other), being presented
as HF part it's treated as Large Figure one.

But things don't end there. IMO, the way constraction parts are categorised
is really off for Bricklink. What I suggest? We should have 2 categories which
will contain constraction elements: Bionicle-ish ones (parts before 2011), and
CCBS one (constraction parts from 2011 and latter ones), and maybe keep some
ones like socket parts in Technic, but I'm unsure about that. Also maybe
Ben 10 parts should stay in Large Figures, this one is fine to me. This will
suit Bricklink way better than what we have today, IMO.

P.S. If we need to keep things close to what we have today for any reason (having
parts categories based on figure series), I still suggest moving all CCBS to
one single category, their usage is really wide, we can't say about most
of them that it's HF-only part, and part "Technic, Ball Joint 2 x 7 with
2 Ball Joint" (id 32173) should be moved to Bionicle - despite appearing for
first time Slizer, it's too confusing that this part is separated from all
other Bionicle-like parts.

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Mar 15, 2021 07:20

Subject:

Re: Option to search for unprinted parts

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In Suggestions, DeLuca writes:

In Suggestions, peregrinator writes:

In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:

In Suggestions, The_RealRedHex writes:

Maybe an option to search for unprinted parts could be implemented. This would
include stickers, printed parts, and stickers over assemblies.
Regards,
Theo - The_RealRedHex

Search:

-pattern

The word pattern is included in the name of nearly every decorated part.

I think perhaps the OP wants a search that will *exclude* decorated parts

Jen is correct - Searching for a part and adding "-pattern" does exclude
decorated pieces.

Ah, my mistake, I did not see the negation.

Search for "Torso": https://www.bricklink.com/v2/search.page?q=Torso+&tab=P#T=P
Search for "Torso -pattern": https://www.bricklink.com/v2/search.page?q=Torso+-pattern&tab=P#T=P

Author:

Stellar

Posted:

Mar 15, 2021 05:42

Subject:

Re: Option to search for unprinted parts

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In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:

In Suggestions, The_RealRedHex writes:

Maybe an option to search for unprinted parts could be implemented. This would
include stickers, printed parts, and stickers over assemblies.
Regards,
Theo - The_RealRedHex

Search:

-pattern

The word pattern is included in the name of nearly every decorated part.

That refers to figure titles not to figure parts titles.

Either way when I suggested trying to enable people to be able to search for
non decorated/patterned legs like this:-

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1256683

The change was made only to be reverted back because yourself and then other
people looked too deeply into how two-tone somehow had anything to do with dual
molded?

Two-Tone = A visual colour combination made up of two colours
Dual Molded = A manufacturing process

The point being that anything that can help narrow down peoples searches can
only be a good thing

Author:

infinibrix

Posted:

Mar 15, 2021 05:24

Subject:

Re: Option to search for unprinted parts

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In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:

In Suggestions, The_RealRedHex writes:

Maybe an option to search for unprinted parts could be implemented. This would
include stickers, printed parts, and stickers over assemblies.
Regards,
Theo - The_RealRedHex

Search:

-pattern

The word pattern is included in the name of nearly every decorated part.

Whilst unofficial Stormchaser has drafted up that he does not want to see the
word pattern included for minifig parts and possibly extending that to other
parts in the long term?

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2506

"Excluded Words - The following words should not appear in figure titles: "figure"
and "pattern.""

Either way when I suggested trying to enable people to be able to search for
non decorated/patterned legs like this:-

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1256683

The change was made only to be reverted back because yourself and then other
people looked too deeply into how two-tone somehow had anything to do with dual
molded?

Two-Tone = A visual colour combination made up of two colours
Dual Molded = A manufacturing process

The point being that anything that can help narrow down peoples searches can
only be a good thing

Author:

Teup

Posted:

Mar 15, 2021 04:01

Subject:

Re: Item number changes

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Hygrotus writes:

In Suggestions, Teup writes:

In Suggestions, hpoort writes:

In Suggestions, Doodlebug writes:

It would be helpful if Admin would send out a notification when they change an
item number.
How frustrating is it to look for a part in my inventory only to find the number
has been changed.
If a notice is sent out for items marked for deletion, why can't it be done
for changes.

There is this: https://www.bricklink.com/catalogReqList.asp?viewAction=I

where you can see and search the entire changelog.

How strange that there are no dates in that list? I would like to see which numbers
have changed but without dates, well, I know nothing. It just becomes a sum-up
of every single part that was once changed..

Just click show dates

Aaah

Thanks! I am bookmarking that page right now, because tomorrow I will
have forgotten how to get there 100%

Author:

Hygrotus

Posted:

Mar 15, 2021 03:52

Subject:

Re: Item number changes

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Teup writes:

In Suggestions, hpoort writes:

In Suggestions, Doodlebug writes:

There is this: https://www.bricklink.com/catalogReqList.asp?viewAction=I

where you can see and search the entire changelog.

Just click show dates

Author:

Teup

Posted:

Mar 15, 2021 03:49

Subject:

Re: Item number changes

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Topic:

In Suggestions, hpoort writes:

In Suggestions, Doodlebug writes:

There is this: https://www.bricklink.com/catalogReqList.asp?viewAction=I

where you can see and search the entire changelog.

Author:

hpoort

Posted:

Mar 15, 2021 02:50

Subject:

Re: Item number changes

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Doodlebug writes:

There is this: https://www.bricklink.com/catalogReqList.asp?viewAction=I

where you can see and search the entire changelog.

Author:

Swamp_Kryakwa

Posted:

Mar 15, 2021 01:29

Subject:

Re: Fix color inconsistency

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Topic:

In Suggestions, DeLuca writes:

In Suggestions, Swamp_Kryakwa writes:

In Suggestions, BrickCompulsion writes:

In Suggestions, Swamp_Kryakwa writes:

Bricklink is missing lots of colors, and says that parts produced in that colors
have some different ones.

What colours are missing?

Things like Pearl Red, Pearl Green, Trans-Neon Red

Do you have examples of these colours?

Don't have pic, but can tell you set names

Rahkshi Turahk, Rahkshi Lerahk, Tahu Nuva respectively

Author:

DeLuca

Posted:

Mar 15, 2021 01:23

Subject:

Re: Fix color inconsistency

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Swamp_Kryakwa writes:

In Suggestions, BrickCompulsion writes:

In Suggestions, Swamp_Kryakwa writes:

Bricklink is missing lots of colors, and says that parts produced in that colors
have some different ones.

What colours are missing?

Things like Pearl Red, Pearl Green, Trans-Neon Red

Do you have examples of these colours?

Author:

Swamp_Kryakwa

Posted:

Mar 15, 2021 01:00

Subject:

Re: Fix color inconsistency

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Topic:

In Suggestions, BrickCompulsion writes:

In Suggestions, Swamp_Kryakwa writes:

Bricklink is missing lots of colors, and says that parts produced in that colors
have some different ones. Also, Trans-Medium Blue is treated as non-neon color,
which is big mistake. Trans-Medium Blue IS Neon color, and I want such issues
to be fixed

What colours are missing?

I would disagree that trans medium blue is a neon colour

Things like Pearl Red, Pearl Green, Trans-Neon Red

Author:

albumman

Posted:

Mar 15, 2021 00:17

Subject:

Re: Fix color inconsistency

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In Suggestions, Stellar writes:

In Suggestions, Swamp_Kryakwa writes:

You can cross-reference colors with this chart: http://ryanhowerter.net/colors.php

WOW, Beautiful job on that chart!

Author:

DeLuca

Posted:

Mar 14, 2021 21:05

Subject:

Re: Option to search for unprinted parts

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Topic:

In Suggestions, peregrinator writes:

In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:

In Suggestions, The_RealRedHex writes:

Maybe an option to search for unprinted parts could be implemented. This would
include stickers, printed parts, and stickers over assemblies.
Regards,
Theo - The_RealRedHex

Search:

-pattern

The word pattern is included in the name of nearly every decorated part.

I think perhaps the OP wants a search that will *exclude* decorated parts

Jen is correct - Searching for a part and adding "-pattern" does exclude
decorated pieces.
Search for "Torso": https://www.bricklink.com/v2/search.page?q=Torso+&tab=P#T=P
Search for "Torso -pattern": https://www.bricklink.com/v2/search.page?q=Torso+-pattern&tab=P#T=P

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Mar 14, 2021 20:59

Subject:

Re: Option to search for unprinted parts

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Topic:

In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:

In Suggestions, The_RealRedHex writes:

Maybe an option to search for unprinted parts could be implemented. This would
include stickers, printed parts, and stickers over assemblies.
Regards,
Theo - The_RealRedHex

Search:

-pattern

The word pattern is included in the name of nearly every decorated part.

I think perhaps the OP wants a search that will *exclude* decorated parts

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Mar 14, 2021 20:13

Subject:

Re: Option to search for unprinted parts

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Topic:

In Suggestions, The_RealRedHex writes:

Maybe an option to search for unprinted parts could be implemented. This would
include stickers, printed parts, and stickers over assemblies.
Regards,
Theo - The_RealRedHex

Search:

-pattern

The word pattern is included in the name of nearly every decorated part.

Author:

Hexy

Posted:

Mar 14, 2021 19:56

Subject:

Re: Item number changes

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Topic:

This is a good idea however, there can be many changes to item numbers in a day.
The team might become overloaded by changes and notifications. Unless they can
find a way to automate this, this idea is something to look for further in the
future

In Suggestions, Doodlebug writes:

Author:

Doodlebug

Posted:

Mar 14, 2021 18:41

Subject:

Item number changes

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

Stellar

Posted:

Mar 14, 2021 18:13

Subject:

Re: Fix color inconsistency

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Swamp_Kryakwa writes:

You can cross-reference colors with this chart: http://ryanhowerter.net/colors.php

Author:

BrickCompulsion

Posted:

Mar 14, 2021 17:32

Subject:

Re: Fix color inconsistency

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Swamp_Kryakwa writes:

What colours are missing?

I would disagree that trans medium blue is a neon colour

Author:

Swamp_Kryakwa

Posted:

Mar 14, 2021 17:08

Subject:

Fix color inconsistency

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

Grosoleil

Posted:

Mar 14, 2021 13:34

Subject:

Re: Image recognition feature

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Grosoleil writes:

It would be nice to have an image recognition feature for parts, especially minifigure
heads, there are so many

Thanks all

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Mar 14, 2021 06:30

Subject:

Re: Mark wishlist "ordered"

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Topic:

In Suggestions, aquarian writes:

If you have multiple wishlists, some older, some newer, some ordered, some not,
it may be difficult to remember what you still need to order. So I'd suggest
a checkbox or something inside a wishlist to mark a whole list or individual
parts as "ordered". They wouldn't appear in your wanted part listing, so
you'd see what parts you're actually still missing.

The Apply Order function, kind of, already does that.
It changes the Have quantities in the Wantlist(s).

Author:

aquarian

Posted:

Mar 14, 2021 06:08

Subject:

Mark wishlist "ordered"

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

CPgolfaddict

Posted:

Mar 13, 2021 02:02

Subject:

Add tier price indicator to price guide pages

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Price Guide lots that are part of a super lot have (S) next to the quantity.
Lots with a bulk quantity have (xNN) where NN is the bulk quantity.

Please add (tNN) when a lot has a tier discount. "t" for tier and the number
NN is the smallest quantity tier offered for that lot. For example: if a seller's
lot has tiers of 100 and 500 then show (t100)

Having just (T) or (t) in the price guide would be better than nothing.

Thoughts anyone? If a lot has both tier and bulk how about (x,t) with no quantity?

Author:

infinibrix

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 15:42

Subject:

Re: Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, randyf writes:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

Just to add how are you getting just 24 Spider-mans on one page as when I search
Spider-man I get 139 results which includes everything from Aunt May to all Spider-mans
nemisis

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?pg=1&q=%22spider%2Dman%22&catLike=W&v=2

Then narrow it down by "Minifigs" item type.

Okay thanks but back to Jennifers point it might work well if you already know
what minifigure you have in your hand but if you don't know the name of the
character your looking at it may have been a reliable means of searching for
minifgs using these kinds of search options but I get it people(as well as myself)
ar'nt keen with the awkward looking description titles so I won't push
it any further

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 15:08

Subject:

Re: Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

Just to add how are you getting just 24 Spider-mans on one page as when I search
Spider-man I get 139 results which includes everything from Aunt May to all Spider-mans
nemisis

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?pg=1&q=%22spider%2Dman%22&catLike=W&v=2

Then narrow it down by "Minifigs" item type.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 15:03

Subject:

Re: Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

[…]

Yeah Popsicle its a terrible idea and almost as bad as the OPs suggestion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSudkID3zJM

In my small world, if you wish to be taken seriously when critiquing another's
idea, you are expected to follow-up with an idea of your own

Sorry, I’ve run out of lollipops.

Don't be sorry, you've got a ice lolly (popsicle) here

Author:

psusaxman2000

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 15:01

Subject:

Re: Option to exclude incomplete instructions

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Topic:

In Suggestions, peregrinator writes:

In Suggestions, psusaxman2000 writes:

Some instructions have multiple booklets, so if one or more are missing that
would be an "incomplete" set of instructions. For example, if you had only 1
or 2 booklets from the following instruction set and wanted to sell them, how
would you list them?

31111-1 Cyber Drone
Instructions: Creator: Model: Space Exploration

Of course this is just an example and not a very good one, I doubt many people
are looking for these. But maybe this one?

10182-1 Café Corner {Cafe}
Instructions: Creator: Creator Expert: Modular Buildings Collection

Duh (smacks forehead).

I have this set and didn't even think about that.

79003-1 An Unexpected Gathering
Instructions: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings: The Hobbit

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 14:59

Subject:

Re: Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

[…]

Yeah Popsicle its a terrible idea and almost as bad as the OPs suggestion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSudkID3zJM

In my small world, if you wish to be taken seriously when critiquing another's
idea, you are expected to follow-up with an idea of your own

Sorry, I’ve run out of lollipops.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 14:13

Subject:

Re: Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

Just an idea I’m putting out there for future consideration because with colour
abbreviations it can give you useful options for catalog use/navigation!

And then people will have to hover over the patch to know the name of the colour
because the colours are undistinguishable unless they are side to side and named?

Not very practical, I fear.

Yeah Popsicle its a terrible idea and almost as bad as the OPs suggestion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSudkID3zJM

In my small world, if you wish to be taken seriously when critiquing another's
idea, you are expected to follow-up with an idea of your own

I like where your thinking is on this, though. To simplify where possible

Author:

Ninepartsred

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 13:55

Subject:

Re: Option to exclude incomplete instructions

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Topic:

In Suggestions, psusaxman2000 writes:

In Suggestions, Ninepartsred writes:

We have the option to exclude incomplete sets from searches but I'm coming
across a lot of instructions entries that are missing parts and I'd like
to filter them out as I'm looking for complete ones.

I'm not suggesting disallowing individual parts as people may need them to
complete a set.

As peregrinator says, there are often several books that make up the full instructions
for a set, so when I visit stores with those listed, there is sometimes a note
to say, for example, "books 2 & 3 only". In the case of games/gear, it may say
"build instructions only, no rules booklet", or vice-versa.

Author:

infinibrix

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 13:54

Subject:

Re: Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

Just an idea I’m putting out there for future consideration because with colour
abbreviations it can give you useful options for catalog use/navigation!

And then people will have to hover over the patch to know the name of the colour
because the colours are undistinguishable unless they are side to side and named?

Not very practical, I fear.

Yeah Popssicle its a terrible idea and almost as bad as the OPs suggestion

Author:

DeLuca

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 13:49

Subject:

Re: Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

In Suggestions, DeLuca writes:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:

The only abbreviations I have ever tried to use for colors are LBG and DBG and
then only when pressed for character space. Abbreviations are often difficult
to read and add to visual clutter. I am not sure why the entire minifig's
inventory would need to be listed in its name when that information is already
searchable? Sorry, I am very not onboard with this suggestion. I did a search
for 'spider-man' limited to minifigs and got 24 results. I can clearly
see all of them on one page of thumbnails and can quickly scan for the differences.
That's good enough for me!

Jen

Well part of the reason for giving this idea some thought is because minifgs
will apparently need to have their own unique description and cannot rely on
using vague terms like Spider-man 1

Minifig No: spd001 Name: Spider-Man 1 - Blue Arms and Legs, Silver Webbing

spd001 (Inv) Spider-Man 1 - Blue Arms and Legs, Silver Webbing
Minifigures: Spider-Man: Spider-Man 1

I do agree that this is a bad title, but this is an example of the more general
issues with many current figure titles, and of the need for improved standards
(which are currently being developed) - Something like “Spider-Man - Silver Web
and Eyes Pattern, Blue Arms and Legs” would be sufficient, and would not
lengthen and clog up names with unnecessary colour-abbreviations.

unless those colour abreviations could be used to search but hidden from view
in descriptions because I agree they do look messy

That would be something like a tag-system, which we do not have. We all
want a tag-system, but (IIRC) the site cannot currently accommodate one. 😕

Author:

infinibrix

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 13:39

Subject:

Re: Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, DeLuca writes:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:

Well part of the reason for giving this idea some thought is because minifgs
will apparently need to have their own unique description and cannot rely on
using vague terms like Spider-man 1

spd001 (Inv) Spider-Man 1 - Blue Arms and Legs, Silver Webbing
Minifigures: Spider-Man: Spider-Man 1

unless those colour abreviations could be used to search but hidden from view
in descriptions because I agree they do look messy

Author:

infinibrix

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 13:36

Subject:

Re: Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:

Well part of the reason for giving this idea some thought is because minifgs
will apparently need to have their own unique description and cannot rely on
using vague terms like Spider-man 1

spd001 (Inv) Spider-Man 1 - Blue Arms and Legs, Silver Webbing
Minifigures: Spider-Man: Spider-Man 1

Just to add how are you getting just 24 Spider-mans on one page as when I search
Spider-man I get 139 results which includes everything from Aunt May to all Spider-mans
nemisis

Author:

DeLuca

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 13:31

Subject:

Re: Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:

Well part of the reason for giving this idea some thought is because minifgs
will apparently need to have their own unique description and cannot rely on
using vague terms like Spider-man 1

spd001 (Inv) Spider-Man 1 - Blue Arms and Legs, Silver Webbing
Minifigures: Spider-Man: Spider-Man 1

Author:

infinibrix

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 13:17

Subject:

Re: Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:

Well part of the reason for giving this idea some thought is because minifgs
will apparently need to have their own unique description and cannot rely on
using vague terms like Spider-man 1

spd001 (Inv) Spider-Man 1 - Blue Arms and Legs, Silver Webbing
Minifigures: Spider-Man: Spider-Man 1

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 13:11

Subject:

Re: Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

Just an idea I’m putting out there for future consideration because with colour
abbreviations it can give you useful options for catalog use/navigation!

And then people will have to hover over the patch to know the name of the colour
because the colours are undistinguishable unless they are side to side and named?

Not very practical, I fear.

I've seen this type of catalog item description elsewhere, can't remember
where though

Maybe not doable, I don't know. But it would be clear and succinct.

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 13:07

Subject:

Re: Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

Just an idea I’m putting out there for future consideration because with colour
abbreviations it can give you useful options for catalog use/navigation!

For starters I glanced at all the different colours and it didn’t appear to be
too difficult to give each colour a suitable 3 Letter abbreviation though it
goes without saying that a few colours may be forced to have a 4 letter abbreviation
but they will likely be just a very few obscure colours such as Very Light Bluish
Grey (VLBG) or Trans Light Bright Green (TLBG) but even if it became problematic
some colours may not even benefit as much from the need to have an abbreviation
compared to the more widely and commonly used colours

Either way here are just a few quick abbreviation examples:-

Black – BLK
White – WHT
Reddish Brown – RBR
Dark Brown – DBR
Light Bluish Grey – LBG
Dark Bluish Grey – DBG
Dark Grey – DGR
Red – RED
Blue – BLU
Dark Blue – DBL
Green – GRN
Olive Green – OGN
Tan – TAN
Dark Tan – DTN
Orange – ORG
Dark Orange – DOR
Yellow – YEL

It’s also worth mentioning that the idea would be to have these abbreviations
on display wherever we see colour descriptions which is pretty much anywhere
in the catalog and so if we had abbreviations like this I don’t think it would
take long for people to memorize them and put them to good use so that instead
of searching for ‘Dark Tan hair’ they can just search ‘DTN hair’ or instead of
‘Light Bluish Gray Helmets’ they can just search ‘LBG Helmets’. The other benefit
is that where space is limited in descriptions a Torso could contain ‘RBR Belt
Buckle’ instead of ‘Reddish Brown Belt Buckle’

However once you have colour abbreviations in places their uses can be extended
in other ways too for instance if they are combined with a minifigure part to
create a unique combined colour/part reference such as Legs-DBR (Dark Brown Legs)
or Torso-GRN (Green Torso) these combos can be exclusively used to narrow down
search results for minifigures in ways where you barely need to worry about trying
to guess or work out what keywords have been used and in some cases you won’t
even need to know the name of the character!

For Example if I start with this Henry Minifigure description in its most basic
form it would look something like this:-

poc036 (Inv) Henry Turner
Minifigures: Pirates of the Caribbean

Henry - Torso-RBR, Hair-DTN, Head-LNO, Legs-OGN

Granted it’s not the most visually pleasing of minifig descriptions and right
now you’re probably thinking it looks a confusing mess but translated it basically
reads ‘Reddish Brown Torso, Dark Tan Hair, Light Nougat Head and Olive Green
Legs

Now even before I add keywords to that description or even if it already had
keywords and I wasn’t sure what keywords to try? If I had that minifig in my
hand and I didn’t know the name of the character I will at least still be reassured
that with a simple search for some or all of those main minifig part colours
it will either bring up what I’m looking for or narrow it down considerably.

For example if I search for say both ‘Hair-DTN Legs-OGN’ that Henry minifig will
be the only minifigure match that comes up because it’s the only minifigure in
the catalog that currently includes both Dark Tan hair and Olive Green Legs.
Now even if I search for both ‘Hair-DTN Head-LNO’ I’m sure I will still only
get a very small page of matches and that’s before I’ve even attempted to narrow
down with character names Like Luke or Han or the colour/description of the torsos/legs
etc etc...

Essentially if minifigure descriptions were laid out in a format something like
this:-

Minifig Character/Type (*) - Torso/Arms-COLOUR (*), Hair/Headgear-COLOUR(*),
Head-COLOUR (*), Legs/Hips-COLOUR (*), (*Other Keywords)

where the (*) represents where keywords can be added for each core minifigure
component (as/when necessary) it would then mean a revised and more detailed
example of the Henry Minifigure might look something like this even though the
description may not need to be quite as detailed for helping to find this particular
minifig:-

Henry - Torso-RBR, Arms-WHT (Brown Waistcoat, White Tunic), Hair-DTN (Swept Back
Ponytail), Head-LNO (DS, Open Mouth Smile/Worried), Legs-OGN

Its worth mentioning that the ‘DS’ after head represents Double Sided Head (SS
= Single Sided) which would allow you to narrow down even further with just a
couple of extra letters added within search criteria

However one thing to also notice is that you can still search for specific colours
such as the ‘White’ print details found on legs or torsos such as the white tunic
without needing to worry about it bringing up core components in white as they
will only come up if you search ‘Arms-WHT’, Legs-WHT, Torso-WHT, Head-WHT, Hair-WHT
whereas searching for white alone would mean the colour can be set aside for
prints allowing you to be more specific with your overall minifig search results...

Here are a few more examples of how similar minifigs might look:-

Minifig No: sw0278 Name: Han Solo, Reddish Brown Legs without Holster Pattern

sw0278 (Inv) Han Solo, Reddish Brown Legs without Holster Pattern
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

Han Solo - Torso-WHT (Shirt), Hair-RBR, Head-LNO (SS, Smirk), Legs-RBR

Minifig No: sw0823 Name: Han Solo, Dark Brown Legs, Wavy Hair

sw0823 (Inv) Han Solo, Dark Brown Legs, Wavy Hair
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

Han Solo - Torso-WHT (Shirt), Hair-RBR (Wavy), Head-LNO (DS, Closed Eyes), Legs-DBR

sw0841 (Inv) Han Solo, Old
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 7

Han Solo (Senior) - Torso-DBR (Jacket), Hair-LBG, Head-LNO (DS, Angry), Legs-BLK
(Printed Gunbelt)

Minifig No: sw0343 Name: Han Solo, Tan Legs with Holster Pattern, Parka Hood with Tan Fur

sw0343 (Inv) Han Solo, Tan Legs with Holster Pattern, Parka Hood with Tan Fur
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

Han Solo (Hoth) - Torso-DBL (Jacket), Headgear-DBL (Parka Hood), Head-LNO (SS,
Smirk), Hips-DBL, Legs-TAN (Printed Gunbelt)

Minifig No: cas115 Name: Crusader Lion - Blue Legs with Black Hips, Dark Gray Neck-Protector

cas115 (Inv) Crusader Lion - Blue Legs with Black Hips, Dark Gray Neck-Protector
Minifigures: Castle: Crusaders

Knight (Crusader Lion) - Torso-Red, Arms-BLU, Headgear-DGR (Neck Protector Helmet),
Head-YEL (SS), Hips-BLK, Legs-BLU

I appreciate in might not be to everyone’s liking but it does for the most part
seem to work and I’m pretty sure I could even use it to tackle all those samey
spider-man minifigs without having to worry too much about relying on vague (Web
Pattern) keywords and focusing more on the definitive colours of Torsos, legs,
hips, arms and definitive styles such as printed/legs arms etc…

But again just some ideas for another day perhaps?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 13:05

Subject:

Re: Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

Just an idea I’m putting out there for future consideration because with colour
abbreviations it can give you useful options for catalog use/navigation!

It's a strong idea that's getting some push back. How about...

For color descriptors within the title, just using the color itself
as a small box next to the part within the description, as in the Color Guide?

I've seen this type of catalog item description elsewhere, can't remember
where though

Maybe not doable, I don't know. But it would be clear and succinct.

Author:

infinibrix

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 12:47

Subject:

Re: Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

Just an idea I’m putting out there for future consideration because with colour
abbreviations it can give you useful options for catalog use/navigation!
[…]

Using tags would bring the same searchability advantages without cluttering the
descriptions with incomprehensible jargon terms.

So what is incomprehensible about ... ?

Bear Costume Guy - Minifigure only Entry - Torso-WHT (Heart and Rainbow), Headgear-CRL
(Mask Bear/Panda), Head-YEL, Left Arm-BLO, Right Arm-CRL, Left Hand-DAZ, Right
Hand-BLO, Hips-CRL, Left Leg-MAZ, Right Leg-BLO.

Minifig No: col356 Name: Bear Costume Guy, Series 19 (Minifigure Only without Stand and Accessories)

col356 (Inv) Bear Costume Guy, Series 19 (Minifigure Only without Stand and Accessories)
Minifigures: Collectible Minifigures: Series 19 Minifigures

You'd probably only bother to reference a complex minifig like this:-

Bear Custume Guy - Torso-WHT (Heart and Rainbow), Headgear-CRL (Mask Bear Panda),
Head-YEL (DS)

Besides most people will already find quite easily with key searches for Bear,
Coral, Rainbow

However with other minifigs where you have lots of Han Solos for instance you
could simply search 'Han Hair-LBG' and that alone will only bring up
these two minifigs:-

sw0841 (Inv) Han Solo, Old
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 7

Minifig No: sw0675 Name: Han Solo, Old (Lopsided Grin)

sw0675 (Inv) Han Solo, Old (Lopsided Grin)
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 7

and thats where it really helps to find things

In truth you'd only need to start including colour references to arms and
things like that if your dealing with complex variations of minifigs such as
spider-man otherwise colour references for the 4 core minifig components would
be sufficients i.e Headgear or Hair, Head, Torso, Legs

Author:

infinibrix

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 12:42

Subject:

Re: Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

Just an idea I’m putting out there for future consideration because with colour
abbreviations it can give you useful options for catalog use/navigation!
[…]

Using tags would bring the same searchability advantages without cluttering the
descriptions with incomprehensible jargon terms.

So what is incomprehensible about ... ?

col356 (Inv) Bear Costume Guy, Series 19 (Minifigure Only without Stand and Accessories)
Minifigures: Collectible Minifigures: Series 19 Minifigures

sw0841 (Inv) Han Solo, Old
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 7

sw0675 (Inv) Han Solo, Old (Lopsided Grin)
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 7

and thats where it really helps to find things

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 12:27

Subject:

Re: Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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In Suggestions, macebobo writes:

I sincerely hope this was sarcasm.

I don't think it was sarcasm as much as a realistic look at what figure titles
could look like if color abbreviations were adopted within them.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 12:24

Subject:

Re: Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

Just an idea I’m putting out there for future consideration because with colour
abbreviations it can give you useful options for catalog use/navigation!
[…]

Using tags would bring the same searchability advantages without cluttering the
descriptions with incomprehensible jargon terms.

So what is incomprehensible about ... ?

col356 (Inv) Bear Costume Guy, Series 19 (Minifigure Only without Stand and Accessories)
Minifigures: Collectible Minifigures: Series 19 Minifigures

I sincerely hope this was sarcasm.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 12:17

Subject:

Re: Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

Just an idea I’m putting out there for future consideration because with colour
abbreviations it can give you useful options for catalog use/navigation!
[…]

Using tags would bring the same searchability advantages without cluttering the
descriptions with incomprehensible jargon terms.

So what is incomprehensible about ... ?

col356 (Inv) Bear Costume Guy, Series 19 (Minifigure Only without Stand and Accessories)
Minifigures: Collectible Minifigures: Series 19 Minifigures

Author:

hpoort

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 12:01

Subject:

Re: Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

poc036 (Inv) Henry Turner
Minifigures: Pirates of the Caribbean

sw0278 (Inv) Han Solo, Reddish Brown Legs without Holster Pattern
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

Han Solo - Torso-WHT (Shirt), Hair-RBR, Head-LNO (SS, Smirk), Legs-RBR

sw0823 (Inv) Han Solo, Dark Brown Legs, Wavy Hair
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

Han Solo - Torso-WHT (Shirt), Hair-RBR (Wavy), Head-LNO (DS, Closed Eyes), Legs-DBR

sw0841 (Inv) Han Solo, Old
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 7

Han Solo (Senior) - Torso-DBR (Jacket), Hair-LBG, Head-LNO (DS, Angry), Legs-BLK
(Printed Gunbelt)

sw0343 (Inv) Han Solo, Tan Legs with Holster Pattern, Parka Hood with Tan Fur
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

Han Solo (Hoth) - Torso-DBL (Jacket), Headgear-DBL (Parka Hood), Head-LNO (SS,
Smirk), Hips-DBL, Legs-TAN (Printed Gunbelt)

cas115 (Inv) Crusader Lion - Blue Legs with Black Hips, Dark Gray Neck-Protector
Minifigures: Castle: Crusaders

If you don't want to type all of the long name, you can use the asterix (*)
to allow partial matches in the part names. This does not catch all situations,
but some at least.

Or if you want to search by main color only, use the https://www.bricklink.com/catalogColors.asp
page.

Author:

hpoort

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 11:57

Subject:

Re: Option to exclude incomplete instructions

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In Suggestions, Brick.Door writes:

In Suggestions, Ninepartsred writes:

Interesting because incomplete minifigures can't be listed with the catalog
entry - they have to be listed as a custom item. I expect the same rules apply
to instructions.

Currently there is no way for sellers to indicate complete/incomplete except
for sets. So there is no way to flag them in searches. It would require programming
so is unlikely to happen.

Why would this involve any programming? You don't think an accomplished developer
as Dan would not have such a configuration setting in the database itself? I
would think this only involves the decision to do so, and to set one field value.

Author:

edk

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 11:44

Subject:

Re: Option to exclude incomplete instructions

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In Suggestions, Brick.Door writes:

In Suggestions, Ninepartsred writes:

But an incomplete mini-figure can be sold as parts, with multiple instruction
book sets there is no other option, There is a market for only book 1,2,3 etc..
especially in the sets of 6-7 parts. It would be great if there was a method
to break down the instruction sets for the sale of the individual booklets. I
am not holding my breath because the $ value of instruction sales is a very small
amount compared to parts/sets. I list some partials with a clear note in all
caps describing what is included.

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 10:55

Subject:

Re: Option to exclude incomplete instructions

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In Suggestions, psusaxman2000 writes:

31111-1 Cyber Drone
Instructions: Creator: Model: Space Exploration

Of course this is just an example and not a very good one, I doubt many people
are looking for these. But maybe this one?

10182-1 Café Corner {Cafe}
Instructions: Creator: Creator Expert: Modular Buildings Collection

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 10:12

Subject:

Re: Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

Just an idea I’m putting out there for future consideration because with colour
abbreviations it can give you useful options for catalog use/navigation!
[…]

Using tags would bring the same searchability advantages without cluttering the
descriptions with incomprehensible jargon terms.

Granted but I don't expect that will be coming anytime soon....

And neither will abbreviating all of the color names in the catalog.

Author:

psusaxman2000

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 10:05

Subject:

Re: Option to exclude incomplete instructions

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In Suggestions, Ninepartsred writes:

I don't spend much time search the catalog for instructions, so I'm more
curious than anything. Are you saying you are seeing instructions that are torn
or missing pages? This is the only reason that I would think for having "incomplete"
as an option.

I agree with a previous poster that this would be additional programming that
probably only servers a small purpose and personally if I was looking for instructions
that I couldn't get online and they were "incomplete" or had a note that
they were missing pages, I wouldn't purchase them in the first place so this
feels like a waste of effort personally.

Author:

Brick.Door

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 09:59

Subject:

Re: Option to exclude incomplete instructions

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Ninepartsred writes:

Author:

Ninepartsred

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 09:23

Subject:

Option to exclude incomplete instructions

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

infinibrix

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 07:33

Subject:

Re: Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

Just an idea I’m putting out there for future consideration because with colour
abbreviations it can give you useful options for catalog use/navigation!
[…]

Using tags would bring the same searchability advantages without cluttering the
descriptions with incomprehensible jargon terms.

Granted but I don't expect that will be coming anytime soon....

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 07:26

Subject:

Re: Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

Just an idea I’m putting out there for future consideration because with colour
abbreviations it can give you useful options for catalog use/navigation!
[…]

Using tags would bring the same searchability advantages without cluttering the
descriptions with incomprehensible jargon terms.

Author:

infinibrix

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 07:08

Subject:

Colour Abbreviations for Catalog Navigation?

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

poc036 (Inv) Henry Turner
Minifigures: Pirates of the Caribbean

sw0278 (Inv) Han Solo, Reddish Brown Legs without Holster Pattern
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

Han Solo - Torso-WHT (Shirt), Hair-RBR, Head-LNO (SS, Smirk), Legs-RBR

sw0823 (Inv) Han Solo, Dark Brown Legs, Wavy Hair
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

Han Solo - Torso-WHT (Shirt), Hair-RBR (Wavy), Head-LNO (DS, Closed Eyes), Legs-DBR

sw0841 (Inv) Han Solo, Old
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 7

Han Solo (Senior) - Torso-DBR (Jacket), Hair-LBG, Head-LNO (DS, Angry), Legs-BLK
(Printed Gunbelt)

sw0343 (Inv) Han Solo, Tan Legs with Holster Pattern, Parka Hood with Tan Fur
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

Han Solo (Hoth) - Torso-DBL (Jacket), Headgear-DBL (Parka Hood), Head-LNO (SS,
Smirk), Hips-DBL, Legs-TAN (Printed Gunbelt)

cas115 (Inv) Crusader Lion - Blue Legs with Black Hips, Dark Gray Neck-Protector
Minifigures: Castle: Crusaders

Author:

hpoort

Posted:

Mar 12, 2021 02:56

Subject:

Re: XML files

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Topic:

In Suggestions, PMOman555 writes:

So I want to create an xml file out of a normal bricklink parts list or stud.io
file. Is there any way this is possible without having to manually type each
individual letter to make the xml file?

If you are using Studio, you don't have to create a xml file as Studio can
upload your wanted list directly. Questions related to Studio belong on the Studio
forum: https://forum.bricklink.com

If you just have a list of parts, my reply in this thread might get you started:
https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=285471

Author:

PMOman555

Posted:

Mar 11, 2021 15:05

Subject:

XML files

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

So I want to create an xml file out of a normal bricklink parts list or stud.io
file. Is there any way this is possible without having to manually type each
individual letter to make the xml file?

Author:

gtg128b

Posted:

Mar 11, 2021 13:55

Subject:

Re: Kraata Colors - More Specific

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In Suggestions, wozke writes:

In Suggestions, ProneToDrift writes:

I have noticed that a lot of listings for Kraata either do not have their
own photos or do not list the tail colors.

The page linked below has a great set of thumbnails with all known color
variations and stages of kraata. Would it be possible to add a drop down menu
or a select option so that when shops post Kraata they must choose the image
that most closely matches their piece?

That would eliminate the human error factor when posting Kraata and allow
people to more accurately choose what they want to buy based on coloration.

WebPage with Image Thumbnails:
https://biosector01.com/wiki/Kraata_Variations

I just got a big bag of Kraata's yesterday, with lots of color variations.
I've been listing these in the past as best as I could with the correct color
and tail description. But it is not perfect, I agree. For example, a lot of listings
for the "Pearl very light gray" kraata are listed as "white", "pearl white" "Pearl
light gray" of "Very light gray". So sellers find it already hard to list them
with the correct color. The tail color itself is a whole different story.

I like your idea as well, but I do think that Bricklink tries to minimize any
"special" features intended for specific parts, and rather tries to come up with
a generic solution.

Looking at the 6 Rahkshi sets, I think these all came with the same color+tail
color variation. So a Guurahk would have always included a metal blue kraata
with a medium blue tail. So in an ideal world, the bricklink entry for that set
would include that specific kraata. That would require a Kraata bricklink part
as " kraata with medium blue tail" (with "metal blue" as ).

But as there are a lot of different combinations, as can be seen in your (rather
excellent) link, that would mean a lot of differen new kraata entries. And that
could in turn cause new problems with the added complexity.

We should just have an entry for every combination. It is a finite number (36x6
+ 6x6 rahkshi + 6 shadow + 1 sneaker), just work to add all the catalog entries
and pics.

Putting aside the price guide only goes back 6 months, each kraata/stage has
its own rarity and hence value. Folks listing these with their own interpretation
of the color combinations is only skewing that value--and making it difficult
to set up listing notifications on that one kraata you've been looking for.
It also makes buying them a risk since you aren't really sure what you'll
get unless you spend time with extra communication.

Of course, we could spend all the time adding the variations and sellers could
still do a poor job of listing them.

Author:

hpoort

Posted:

Mar 11, 2021 07:30

Subject:

Re: Image recognition feature

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In Suggestions, Grosoleil writes:

It would be nice to have an image recognition feature for parts, especially minifigure
heads, there are so many!

Exists: https://instabrick.org/

Author:

Family.Bricks

Posted:

Mar 11, 2021 05:28

Subject:

Re: Items with no dimensons - shipping trouble

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Thanks all!

For me personal, it looks like hunting down items without dimensions and update
those is the best way to deal with it. And then when adding new ones just keeping
an eye on it.

thanks again

Author:

bje

Posted:

Mar 11, 2021 04:11

Subject:

Re: Items with no dimensons - shipping trouble

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In Suggestions, FamilyBricks_AT writes:

Hello community,

I probably have missed the correct option to select, but heres my problem and
suggestion anyways.

I´ve ran into trouble with instant checkout on my little store, while buyers
have items ordered, which have no dimensions listed.

Since most lego parts are lightweight, for example the letter option (20/75g)
will be used if only weight (or nothing) is , and the restriction for height
(max 5mm for a letter austrian post) does no efect.

So shipping costs for example are set to 1€ for instant checkout, but with the
real dimensions of the item costs will be like 5,60 €.

I guess you get what I mean.

Is there any option already implemented?
"Backup for instant checkout" does not solve my problem

Would it be good to add an option in the settings, if items do not have dimensions
saved, and the buyer has one or more of them in the shopping-cart when checking
out, a warning should be shown and only QUOTE will be available?

I think this would be a great addition for both sellers and buyers. I appreciate
to get the correct shipping costs before I pay myself. And not having a discussion
after, maybe resulting in a bad feedback for no reason.

Thank you in advance for any help or opinions,

Gunny

BrickLink has given you as a seller a tool called instant checkout. Your shipping
settings you use in your store can be such that this tool is used or not, it
is a choice you as a seller must make, and buyers in your store have no say in
the matter. I think you have a duty as a seller to ensure that, if you use this
BrickLink tool, you set your store up properly and that you get all the help
you can possibly get from BrickLink to do so. I know you do not want to lose
money when buyers place orders, but I think it is very bad form to engage with
buyers for more money after they have paid the amount you said they must pay.

Where the dimensions are not set, you will see on an order the dimensions as
0 x 0 x 0 or ???. Those parts do not have dimensions. You can also get the items
manually in your inventory by going through your inventory pages and looking
for items with no dimensions. When you find such items, you can update the dimensions
in the packaging dimensions forum topic, so that the site updates the item and
that will update your your inventory with no trouble, or you can update them
in your inventory with huge problems. I would not recommend using manual dimensions
settings at all until BrickLink fixes the inventory page.

I do not think the site can manage instant quote generation, but it could be
a helpful tool. The trouble would be though that you as a seller get an email
message directly to your email for quotes and not on the messaging system, so
you can easily miss these requests if they end up in spam or promotions folders.
I also think that the purpose of instant checkout is to provide the total cost
the seller wants upfront, so it would be a bit weird to have to request a quote
again as no buyer can know at the time what would trigger such an event. And
lastly, items are not reserved for buyers in the quote process, so it might very
well be that the buyer lose the item while waiting for you to get back and answer.
Rather use the alternative below.

You can also set these items to "manual" only with no dimensions, then make a
manual shipping method and invoice orders with these items in, manually. Depending
on where you are, buyers will still have the option to request a cancellation
if they are not happy and you will then just cancel. That at least saves you
the costs of refunds as no money has been paid. It is a bit of extra admin work,
but I think that is safer than quote requests you might miss altogether.

There is also of course the alternative not to use the instant checkout tool
but to make your store entirely manual. You will anyway find that the vast majority
of instructions, decorated parts, sticker sheets, boxes and figures do not have
dimensions or have incorrect dimensions. So you need to make decisions regarding
the small settings you use for postage.

Also, before you part out new sets, check the catalogue entry for the set. New
parts are flagged "NEW" so you can make a note of those parts and edit the dimensions
directly when you part out the item. Just make sure you never make a change to
those parts afterwords. Alternatively, load everything up to an unused stockroom
and then check for items with no dimensions. Request those and then when fixed,
add your inventory.

Author:

bje

Posted:

Mar 11, 2021 04:07

Subject:

Re: Items with no dimensons - shipping trouble

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In Suggestions, Bad_Girl writes:

In Suggestions, FamilyBricks_AT writes:

...

Go to: https://www.bricklink.com/inventory.asp

click on (Show More Options) on the reight side.
Then on the last checkbox: Instant Checkout Unavailable

So you find, what parts are have no weight or size and you can add weight or
size manually.

Respectfully, that is only for parts with no weight. Parts with weight and no
dimensions or incorrect dimensions (such as instructions which borrow from box
dimensions for IC purposes) do not show up in that report.

Author:

Bad_Girl

Posted:

Mar 11, 2021 03:58

Subject:

Re: Items with no dimensons - shipping trouble

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