Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | Admin_Russell  | | Posted: | Apr 10, 2021 14:45 | | Subject: | Re: Shipping Cost Seems High | | Viewed: | 257 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Buying, cosmicray writes:
| | In Buying, jennnifer writes:
| | In Buying, cosmicray writes:
| | It would incentivize more sellers to enable IC.
Nita Rae
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The only thing that would incentivize IC to me is for it to be designed to actually
function with the USPS system.
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Stet (IOW, full agreement, no argument)
| | Does everyone just charge for the highest zone
or aim for somewhere in the middle?
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I keep a spreadsheet with all my sales on it. I note which zone, the weight,
and the class of service. That is tabulated into something that gives me a more
clear picture of what zone are ordering which weights. From that, I can distribute
the USPS zone costs into a rate for each weight band. Some buyers are going to
be charged more, some less, but at the end of the year I should be pretty close
the correct average. Zone 8 is getting a slight advantage, and zones 3-6 are
paying a bit more. While it would be nice for BL to get the zones to be fully
functional, I know that some buyers (i.e. everyone in zone 8) is going wince
when they see the rate they need to pay (for break even). Typically tho, if any
buyer is presented with a rate, and they know there are no more hidden or handling
charges, they buy in and go with it.
In the past 6 months, I've only had one buyer wanting free shipping … and
they were buying for resale on Amazon. So they were trying to make their cost
of acquisition lower, and at my expense. I politely declined.
| | I guess what I am saying is I just don't trust
it to work, and I am basically prohibited from testing it in my own shop. The
interface is confusing, the packing dimensions are incomplete...I guess many
sellers are adapting to it despite all this?
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What some sellers are doing, is opening a second account for testing. As long
as you do not create any real orders (i.e. with an order number assigned) it's
not hurting anything.
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I will confirm from the admin side that we will not penalize people for creating
a second account for the purposes of testing IC. No need to contact us to ask
for it. Just don't use it to circumvent stoplists, etc, etc.
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| Author: | cosmicray | | Posted: | Apr 10, 2021 13:50 | | Subject: | Re: Shipping Cost Seems High | | Viewed: | 58 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Buying, jennnifer writes:
| | In Buying, cosmicray writes:
| | It would incentivize more sellers to enable IC.
Nita Rae
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The only thing that would incentivize IC to me is for it to be designed to actually
function with the USPS system.
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Stet (IOW, full agreement, no argument)
| | Does everyone just charge for the highest zone
or aim for somewhere in the middle?
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I keep a spreadsheet with all my sales on it. I note which zone, the weight,
and the class of service. That is tabulated into something that gives me a more
clear picture of what zone are ordering which weights. From that, I can distribute
the USPS zone costs into a rate for each weight band. Some buyers are going to
be charged more, some less, but at the end of the year I should be pretty close
the correct average. Zone 8 is getting a slight advantage, and zones 3-6 are
paying a bit more. While it would be nice for BL to get the zones to be fully
functional, I know that some buyers (i.e. everyone in zone 8) is going wince
when they see the rate they need to pay (for break even). Typically tho, if any
buyer is presented with a rate, and they know there are no more hidden or handling
charges, they buy in and go with it.
In the past 6 months, I've only had one buyer wanting free shipping … and
they were buying for resale on Amazon. So they were trying to make their cost
of acquisition lower, and at my expense. I politely declined.
| | I guess what I am saying is I just don't trust
it to work, and I am basically prohibited from testing it in my own shop. The
interface is confusing, the packing dimensions are incomplete...I guess many
sellers are adapting to it despite all this?
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What some sellers are doing, is opening a second account for testing. As long
as you do not create any real orders (i.e. with an order number assigned) it's
not hurting anything.
If you have any specific questions about getting IC up and running, send me a
Contact.
Nita Rae
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Apr 10, 2021 09:57 | | Subject: | Re: Shipping Cost Seems High | | Viewed: | 55 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Buying, cosmicray writes:
| | It would incentivize more sellers to enable IC.
Nita Rae
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The only thing that would incentivize IC to me is for it to be designed to actually
function with the USPS system. Does everyone just charge for the highest zone
or aim for somewhere in the middle? I realize that there is only a $.30 - .60
difference for First Class mail at the moment. But, to me, it just feels like
another bug-prone mishmash system BL threw together, didn't finish properly,
and doesn't maintain. I guess what I am saying is I just don't trust
it to work, and I am basically prohibited from testing it in my own shop. The
interface is confusing, the packing dimensions are incomplete...I guess many
sellers are adapting to it despite all this?
Jen
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| Author: | cosmicray | | Posted: | Apr 10, 2021 08:14 | | Subject: | Re: Shipping Cost Seems High | | Viewed: | 73 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Buying, Creative_Brick writes:
| | I put in an order with a seller for a minifigure keychain and was invoiced $9.00
for shipping. While I understand some shops have fees and some will charge extra
for not meeting a big enough buy or lot limit, the seller specifically listed
in his T&C that he has no fees and there were no lot limits or minimum buys listed
anywhere in his shop. I've never had anyone quote me this high a price on
shipping, especially when the seller lives in the same state that I do. Does
this seem like a reasonable shipping cost? Should I try messaging the seller?
Is there a way I can cancel the order?
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So, obviously, this seller does not have IC enabled. IC would require the system
to calculate a shipping charge, based on seller's parameters, and tell you
about it at checkout. You could then make a decision.
In all honesty, and because of the evolution of BL, sellers which do not clearly
show their shipping costs, and are not on IC, should have a requirement that
they accept an order cancellation request with no repercussions to the buyer.
It would incentivize more sellers to enable IC.
Nita Rae
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| Author: | tjb01527 | | Posted: | Apr 10, 2021 03:35 | | Subject: | Re: Shipping Cost Seems High | | Viewed: | 70 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Buying, Creative_Brick writes:
| | I put in an order with a seller for a minifigure keychain and was invoiced $9.00
for shipping. While I understand some shops have fees and some will charge extra
for not meeting a big enough buy or lot limit, the seller specifically listed
in his T&C that he has no fees and there were no lot limits or minimum buys listed
anywhere in his shop. I've never had anyone quote me this high a price on
shipping, especially when the seller lives in the same state that I do. Does
this seem like a reasonable shipping cost? Should I try messaging the seller?
Is there a way I can cancel the order?
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It's another case of selling cheap & then a lot of add ons at checkout!!
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| Author: | yorbrick | | Posted: | Apr 10, 2021 01:39 | | Subject: | Re: Shipping Cost Seems High | | Viewed: | 77 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Buying, Creative_Brick writes:
| | I put in an order with a seller for a minifigure keychain and was invoiced $9.00
for shipping. While I understand some shops have fees and some will charge extra
for not meeting a big enough buy or lot limit, the seller specifically listed
in his T&C that he has no fees and there were no lot limits or minimum buys listed
anywhere in his shop. I've never had anyone quote me this high a price on
shipping, especially when the seller lives in the same state that I do. Does
this seem like a reasonable shipping cost? Should I try messaging the seller?
Is there a way I can cancel the order?
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Just ask the seller. If they don't give shipping fees up front then ask to
cancel.
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| Author: | Creative_Brick | | Posted: | Apr 10, 2021 01:19 | | Subject: | Shipping Cost Seems High | | Viewed: | 180 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
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| I put in an order with a seller for a minifigure keychain and was invoiced $9.00
for shipping. While I understand some shops have fees and some will charge extra
for not meeting a big enough buy or lot limit, the seller specifically listed
in his T&C that he has no fees and there were no lot limits or minimum buys listed
anywhere in his shop. I've never had anyone quote me this high a price on
shipping, especially when the seller lives in the same state that I do. Does
this seem like a reasonable shipping cost? Should I try messaging the seller?
Is there a way I can cancel the order?
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| Author: | randyf | | Posted: | Apr 9, 2021 23:06 | | Subject: | Re: 33299 vs 61408 | | Viewed: | 44 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, CamelCityBH writes:
| | While adding inventory this evening, I found that the pictures shown for 33299
and 61408 seem to be reversed. I have a lot of both in multiple colors. The
items that match the images for 61408 clearly show "33299" inside a circle on
one face. The items that match the images for 33299 do not have a part number
visible anywhere. We checked approximately 50 of each.
Is it possible that someone submitted the images wrong?
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Any part that is a 61408 will have 61408 molded on the side of it, as it is a
very new part.
Parts that are 33299 may or may not have the part number on them, and the shape
of the axle holes can vary.
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| Author: | Brick.Door | | Posted: | Apr 9, 2021 22:45 | | Subject: | Re: 33299 vs 61408 | | Viewed: | 28 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, CamelCityBH writes:
| | While adding inventory this evening, I found that the pictures shown for 33299
and 61408 seem to be reversed. I have a lot of both in multiple colors. The
items that match the images for 61408 clearly show "33299" inside a circle on
one face. The items that match the images for 33299 do not have a part number
visible anywhere. We checked approximately 50 of each.
Is it possible that someone submitted the images wrong?
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There are several mold variations for 33299, some of them have the extra half
axle (which you can also see in the image for 61408). However Bricklink does
not distinguish between them.
61408 was created as a separate catalog entry because of the shape of the pin
hole - not because of the axle holes. The new smaller pin hole will not accept
a bar, which 33299 does.
So look at the pin hole - it is likely that all the parts you have are 33299
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| Author: | CamelCityBH | | Posted: | Apr 9, 2021 22:25 | | Subject: | 33299 vs 61408 | | Viewed: | 70 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
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| While adding inventory this evening, I found that the pictures shown for 33299
and 61408 seem to be reversed. I have a lot of both in multiple colors. The
items that match the images for 61408 clearly show "33299" inside a circle on
one face. The items that match the images for 33299 do not have a part number
visible anywhere. We checked approximately 50 of each.
Is it possible that someone submitted the images wrong?
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| Author: | randyf | | Posted: | Apr 7, 2021 22:44 | | Subject: | Re: how to add parts from rebrickable | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| Someone has already reserved the inventory, so it should be in the process of
being added very shortly. Please have patience.
In Catalog, legomaster100 writes:
| | For set 21326 winnie the pooh, parts list is available in rebrickable and not
bricklink.
Can I add it to bricklink somehow??
Thanks
-Brick Llama
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| Author: | legomaster100 | | Posted: | Apr 7, 2021 21:41 | | Subject: | how to add parts from rebrickable | | Viewed: | 57 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
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| For set 21326 winnie the pooh, parts list is available in rebrickable and not
bricklink.
Can I add it to bricklink somehow??
Thanks
-Brick Llama
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| Author: | cosmicray | | Posted: | Apr 7, 2021 20:44 | | Subject: | Re: New Packing Dimensions Feature | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, jennnifer writes:
| | In Catalog, cosmicray writes:
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I'll see you ancient balance scale, and raise you a couple of USPS built
to last 100 years heavy duty scales. Both are in daily use in the Cosmic
Toys shipping department …
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Those are awesome! I am very jealous. 
Jen
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Let's just say that I wanted one, I ended up with two, and I had to bid on
a lot of twenty-five to get the two. The others all found homes with local individuals,
and I made a little money on the transaction. The really hard part was figuring
out what oil to put into the damping cylinder. Seems I used 30-weight, because
no one could tell me what I was supposed to use. All the old oil had been taken
out when they were removed from service.
Nita Rae
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Apr 7, 2021 17:07 | | Subject: | Re: New Packing Dimensions Feature | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, cosmicray writes:
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I'll see you ancient balance scale, and raise you a couple of USPS built
to last 100 years heavy duty scales. Both are in daily use in the Cosmic
Toys shipping department …
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Those are awesome! I am very jealous.
Jen
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| Author: | popsicle | | Posted: | Apr 7, 2021 16:43 | | Subject: | Re: Chrome Silver Legs - confirmation | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog Identification, tpr writes:
| | In Catalog Identification, popsicle writes:
| | | | Hi
Can anyone confirm the base colour of the Hips and Legs that are Chrome Silver
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Having parted quite a few of both over the years...
I’ve seen white and light bluish gray ABS used in both torso and leg assemblies.
Why is it you'd like to know, Susan? What is it you're trying to understand?
-popsicle
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Just confirming if the ones i have are genuine - they have Lego logo - but you
never know
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Thought so. I understand too.
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| Author: | tpr | | Posted: | Apr 7, 2021 16:40 | | Subject: | Re: Chrome Silver Legs - confirmation | | Viewed: | 38 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog Identification, popsicle writes:
| | | | Hi
Can anyone confirm the base colour of the Hips and Legs that are Chrome Silver
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Having parted quite a few of both over the years...
I’ve seen white and light bluish gray ABS used in both torso and leg assemblies.
Why is it you'd like to know, Susan? What is it you're trying to understand?
-popsicle
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Just confirming if the ones i have are genuine - they have Lego logo - but you
never know
tpr
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| Author: | popsicle | | Posted: | Apr 7, 2021 16:26 | | Subject: | Re: Chrome Silver Legs - confirmation | | Viewed: | 70 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| | | Hi
Can anyone confirm the base colour of the Hips and Legs that are Chrome Silver
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Having parted quite a few of both over the years...
I’ve seen white and light bluish gray ABS used in both torso and leg assemblies.
Why is it you'd like to know, Susan? What is it you're trying to understand?
-popsicle
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| Author: | Brick.Door | | Posted: | Apr 7, 2021 15:22 | | Subject: | Re: New Packing Dimensions Feature | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:
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You can test it by putting things in a cart and trying to go through checkout.
I personally tested it quite a bit when Instant Checkout was released, and it
works very well. You will need to make sure you have accurate dimensions for
the parts in your store, and you will need to make small adjustments to the process
at first.
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When I put items in my cart and then go to checkout to test it I get the message
"Unable to buy from yourself
BrickLink does not allow sellers to buy from themselves."
It doesn't show me any shipping options.
Were you able to override this or did you test it using two separate accounts?
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| Author: | Turez | | Posted: | Apr 7, 2021 15:19 | | Subject: | Re: Chrome Silver Legs - confirmation | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog Identification, tpr writes:
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Can anyone confirm the base colour of the Hips and Legs that are Chrome Silver
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The hips and legs in my set
are white like on this small image:
https://img.bricklink.com/ItemImage/EXTN/5664.png
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| Author: | starbeanie | | Posted: | Apr 7, 2021 15:15 | | Subject: | Re: Chrome Silver Legs - confirmation | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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were released 3 years apart. Maybe that's it?
In Catalog Identification, tpr writes:
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Mine has Light Bluish Gray protrusions at the top !
tpr
In Catalog Identification, starbeanie writes:
| | i've seen both tan and milky white
In Catalog Identification, tpr writes:
| | Hi
Can anyone confirm the base colour of the Hips and Legs that are Chrome Silver
Thanks
tpr
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| Author: | tpr | | Posted: | Apr 7, 2021 15:12 | | Subject: | Re: Chrome Silver Legs - confirmation | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| Hi
Mine has Light Bluish Gray protrusions at the top !
tpr
In Catalog Identification, starbeanie writes:
| | i've seen both tan and milky white
In Catalog Identification, tpr writes:
| | Hi
Can anyone confirm the base colour of the Hips and Legs that are Chrome Silver
Thanks
tpr
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| Author: | starbeanie | | Posted: | Apr 7, 2021 15:10 | | Subject: | Re: Chrome Silver Legs - confirmation | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| i've seen both tan and milky white
In Catalog Identification, tpr writes:
| | Hi
Can anyone confirm the base colour of the Hips and Legs that are Chrome Silver
Thanks
tpr
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| Author: | tpr | | Posted: | Apr 7, 2021 14:53 | | Subject: | Chrome Silver Legs - confirmation | | Viewed: | 111 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
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| Hi
Can anyone confirm the base colour of the Hips and Legs that are Chrome Silver
Thanks
tpr
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