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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[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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[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

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[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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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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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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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