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Re: Just for fun - randyipp (3483)

[...] Whoa, 56 pieces was on one folded sheet of paper waaaaaaaay back then.
(22 months ago, Aug 15, 2022, to General)

Re: Figure CTY1138 - randyipp (3483)

[...] I think it always goes by the instructions.
(22 months ago, Aug 13, 2022, to Inventories)

Re: What can I consider New? - randyipp (3483)

[...] Tell me about it... People often think their stuff is "like new". They have an issue where they can't be objective over their own items. I drove 70 miles to get [...]
(22 months ago, Aug 11, 2022, to Feedback)

Re: What can I consider New? - randyipp (3483)

[...] From your own terms: Minifigures new and used are assembled and placed into individual bags excluding some animals and some non-standard figures. Why would you need to [...]
(22 months ago, Aug 11, 2022, to Feedback)

Re: How Do You Find It? - randyipp (3483)

[...] Nice list, the last one is one I was about to add (it's epic) but here are the other 2 I have bookmarked for great info. I think most of the links I have [...]
(22 months ago, Aug 8, 2022, to Help)

Re: How to identify counterfeit Arms - randyipp (3483)

[...] Some great info here: (URL) Though not much about arms, I think I saw a site with arm info, will update if I find it.
(22 months ago, Aug 7, 2022, to General)

Re: Destorying our forum by responding to trolls? - randyipp (3483)

[...] Problem with it? No, why would anyone take issue with it? It's not harmful and can be part of a civilized discussion. If you don't like it and have an issue [...]
(22 months ago, Aug 7, 2022, to Problem)

Re: Just arrived and has been reported - randyipp (3483)

[...] That's true, I have seen a couple over the years but never took the time to read them or care too much about them.
(22 months ago, Aug 6, 2022, to Terms and Policies)

Re: It’s been awhile... time for a new contest! - randyipp (3483)

I'll go for August 8th 9:27 or 16:22
(22 months ago, Aug 6, 2022, to Contests)

Re: Just arrived and has been reported - randyipp (3483)

I'm curious as to why this type of message has received so much attention, don't we all get and ignore email spam constantly?
(22 months ago, Aug 6, 2022, to Terms and Policies)

Re: Best/worst buyers/sellers you've experienced? - randyipp (3483)

[...] Agreed. Unfortunately many great transactions can be overshadowed by the attention that the bad ones can get in the forum. Easily thousands of good ones for each bad [...]
(22 months ago, Aug 5, 2022, to General)

Re: Can't stay logged in - randyipp (3483)

[...] Clear your cache.
(22 months ago, Jul 25, 2022, to Technical Issues)

Re: 650 New Castle Figs 150 Classic Dragons Just - randyipp (3483)

Careful listing high quantity of hard to get figures, some hack might submit a complaint and you'll get shutdown, for who knows how long. I wish this was a joke.
(22 months ago, Jul 24, 2022, to Sales)

Re: Order Status - randyipp (3483)

[...] After you switch it to shipped the rest is up to the buyer. I used to move them to completed after a couple months when I started selling and then a single buyer asked [...]
(22 months ago, Jul 20, 2022, to Help)

Re: Pitchfork-a-plenty> we need rules implemented - randyipp (3483)

Thanks keyboard warrior for keeping your nose in other people's business and making sure Bricklink is safe from too many parts!
(22 months ago, Jul 20, 2022, to General)

Bricksync users please check your orders - randyipp (3483)

So in case this was not only a fluke for me, please make sure you don't have any empty orders from Bricksync. No idea if this issue lies with the software or BL. See part [...]
(23 months ago, Jul 14, 2022, to Related Software)

Re: Seller does not support orders shipping to US - randyipp (3483)

[...] Well this is an issue that comes up at the very least once a month, usually in the form of "why does it say I can ship to (insert state here)? The problem presents [...]
(23 months ago, Jul 13, 2022, to General)

Re: Add Seller Enabled “Delivered” On Orders - randyipp (3483)

[...] Exactly, why does this come up so often?
(23 months ago, Jul 12, 2022, to Suggestions)

Re: When does seller responsibility for order end - randyipp (3483)

[...] Your analogy is a bit off. It's more like you order an Ice cream from MacDo and have it delivered by Uber eats. The Uber eats driver shows up with that ice cream [...]
(23 months ago, Jul 11, 2022, to Help)

Re: buyers post shipping before they ship - randyipp (3483)

[...] That is rough, postmarks don't lie!
(23 months ago, Jul 10, 2022, to Problem)

Re: buyers post shipping before they ship - randyipp (3483)

[...] Agreed, this happens on every platform I buy on, but the very least amount of offenders are here. Lots of eBay sellers get their item marked shipped when they buy a [...]
(23 months ago, Jul 10, 2022, to Problem)

Re: bricksync tripled my inventory. how do I fix - randyipp (3483)

[...] Do not do this with a closed store.
(23 months ago, Jul 5, 2022, to Technical Issues)

Re: bricksync tripled my inventory. how do I fix - randyipp (3483)

[...] Close bricksync, grab your latest backup file that you know is 100% correct, rename to bricksync.inventory.bsx and place in the bricksync data directory. Your latest [...]
(23 months ago, Jul 5, 2022, to Technical Issues)

Re: Design for a bifurcated jaw - randyipp (3483)

[...] I think is more along the lines of a sci-fi/horror where the lower jaw also splits down the middle. I saw something like this recently but can't place where it was, [...]
(23 months ago, Jul 1, 2022, to My Own Creation)

Re: Lost Item - What are my options - randyipp (3483)

[...] For sure agree with this. Go to your local post office and speak to the people there. Do you have a local group of thieves attacking porches? A security camera? Another [...]
(23 months ago, Jun 17, 2022, to Problem Order)

Re: Help identifying Minifig - randyipp (3483)

[...] There are only 2 torso's in that configuration of colors. Check out this site sometime, it is very good for finding minifig parts: (URL)
(24 months ago, Jun 13, 2022, to Help)

Re: Old fishing boat ship date delayed? - randyipp (3483)

[...] Possibly, I have been getting the same emails. You could just wait a bit closer to your move date and if it gets too close for comfort just call Lego and have them change [...]
(24 months ago, Jun 6, 2022, to Designer Program)

Re: remove symbols from comments in Brickstore? - randyipp (3483)

[...] Yep, that's what I would do. Unless you mean something different, like all the number values that include €?
(24 months ago, May 31, 2022, to Related Software)

Re: remove symbols from comments in Brickstore? - randyipp (3483)

[...] I would just open in notepad and do a find and replace, should be pretty quick.
(24 months ago, May 31, 2022, to Related Software)

Re: So many greys! - randyipp (3483)

[...] Yup, I recently cracked open 10x 9490 and about 10% of the LBG parts were so light they almost looked like light gray unless you had a light gray part to compare them [...]
(24 months ago, May 24, 2022, to Colors)

Re: ADP Order - randyipp (3483)

[...] This was the first program from years ago. [...] To manage your recent Designer program order go to lego.com and check your orders placed.
(24 months ago, May 22, 2022, to Designer Program)

Re: Which holds better value? - randyipp (3483)

[...] If my choice of investment was between a set at retail price or one that had already seen a 200% increase in value it wouldn't be a choice at all.
(24 months ago, May 18, 2022, to General)

Re: My Cost on Set Part Outs - randyipp (3483)

[...] FYI you can do this very easily with BrickStore, along with much better pricing tools.
(24 months ago, May 18, 2022, to Suggestions)

Re: One of the sets I purchased did not fund. - randyipp (3483)

[...] You authorized a payment but did not pay, that authorization will just drop off, no contact necessary.
(25 months ago, May 17, 2022, to Designer Program)

Re: Order cancelled???? - randyipp (3483)

[...] Round 1: Limit 5 (first time) Round 2: Limit 1 (last time) Round 3: Limit 1 (this time)
(25 months ago, May 17, 2022, to Designer Program)

Re: Problems Ordering From Lego.com in US - randyipp (3483)

[...] Never had an issue from home. I will say that if I try to use the VIP center I have issues at work due to all the GEO IP filtering we have configured.
(25 months ago, May 17, 2022, to LEGO products)

Re: PayPal raising their Instant Transfer fees - randyipp (3483)

[...] Regular transfer for me is always 1 business day. Didn't see anything else that would warrant concern. I will say I think it is important to offer PP and Stripe [...]
(25 months ago, May 14, 2022, to Payment Methods)

Please fix -Show only Instant Checkout method - randyipp (3483)

The tip on this says for buyers with less than 5 feedback or accounts that are under 100 days old. I think this might be set to "and" not "or"
(25 months ago, May 14, 2022, to Technical Issues)

Re: Shady Seller - randyipp (3483)

[...] I do not think it was handled correctly, clearly, but we can't punish people for future crimes, this isn't Minority Report. Weren't you just going to open [...]
(25 months ago, May 10, 2022, to Problem Order)

Re: Shady Seller - randyipp (3483)

[...] Removed from selling here because they changed their mind? I'll agree they (assuming this is the entire story) didn't go about it the right way but removed [...]
(25 months ago, May 8, 2022, to Problem Order)

Re: Name that part - randyipp (3483)

[...] Check this site out, amazing for those tough parts: (URL)
(25 months ago, May 7, 2022, to Catalog Identification)

Inventory Change Request for Set 75947-1 - randyipp (3483)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 75947-1) * Add 2 Part 44861 Black Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Open O Clip on Top (Alternate) (match ID 2) * [...]
(25 months ago, May 7, 2022, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 9247-2 - randyipp (3483)

[...] Flippers come on a sprue in this set. [...]
(25 months ago, May 6, 2022, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 9247-2 - randyipp (3483)

[...] Sorry, I got busy! 9247-2 last time I opened them had assembled 2 piece wheels only this time it was both 1 and 2 piece wheels not assembled. I have never seen a set [...]
(25 months ago, May 5, 2022, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 9247-2 - randyipp (3483)

[...] Based on your inventory I too suspected the same thing, that plus my notes last time I parted this set out I also would never assemble or disassemble bikes if they came [...]
(25 months ago, May 2, 2022, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 9247-2 - randyipp (3483)

[...] But they have, just not this last time I parted out the sets. 9348-1 bicycles have never been assembled as far as I can tell. I think Axaday also parted out this set [...]
(25 months ago, May 1, 2022, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Piece identification #27964 - randyipp (3483)

[...] Huh, never seen it.
(25 months ago, May 1, 2022, to General)

Inventory Change Request for Set 1258-1 - randyipp (3483)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 1258-1) * Change 1 Part Black {x137 Rubber Band Medium (Square Cross Section) Thin Cut to x88 Rubber Band Small (Square [...]
(25 months ago, May 1, 2022, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 9247-2 - randyipp (3483)

[...] They were not assembled.
(25 months ago, May 1, 2022, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 9247-2 - randyipp (3483)

[...] That exact number was not on any of the boxes. There was an interesting find through, 3 of the 10 did not have this 118789 number underneath the barcode. Not sure what [...]
(25 months ago, May 1, 2022, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Question about set 1258-1 - randyipp (3483)

[...] Ok, thanks for that!
(25 months ago, May 1, 2022, to Inventories)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 9247-2 - randyipp (3483)

[...] All the Boxes say 2006 [...] Neither of the 1 piece and 2 piece bikes came assembled this time. The 5 sets I opened in 2020 were all assembled, and were all 2 piece [...]
(25 months ago, May 1, 2022, to Inventories Requests)

Inventory Change Request for Set 9247-2 - randyipp (3483)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 9247-2) * Add 3 Part 4719c02 Red Bicycle (1-Piece Wheels) (Alternate) (match ID 4) * Change 3 Part [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 30, 2022, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Question about set 1258-1 - randyipp (3483)

[...] or are all these actually (Part x137,11) just a bit on the smaller side?
(25 months ago, Apr 30, 2022, to Inventories)

Question about set 1258-1 - randyipp (3483)

So I cracked open a few tiny technic sets (Set 1257-1) (Set 1258-1) (Set 1259-1) And inventory seems good, I did have an extra rubber band in each but the issue I am having [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 30, 2022, to Inventories)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 9247-2 - randyipp (3483)

[...] Oops, that is the inventory ID of the alternate part.
(25 months ago, Apr 30, 2022, to Inventories Requests)

Re: I got fake lego and got blamed for it part 2 - randyipp (3483)

In the end you have done everything you can do, clearly this seller has no idea what customer service is. Make sure to add to your least favorite stores and just let it go, [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 25, 2022, to Buying)

Re: Never received boat order - randyipp (3483)

[...] I got my castle and flight but am still waiting for the boat, my order was placed on 8-2 for that. I thought they said any of the second batch orders from wave 1 (aka [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 24, 2022, to Designer Program)

Re: I got fake lego and got blamed for it part 2 - randyipp (3483)

[...] But if you go back and look only the power miner was used. Can you really trust someone selling that skeleton body as new? It looks like it has been recently pulled [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 24, 2022, to Buying)

Inventory Change Request for Set 5525-1 - randyipp (3483)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 5525-1) * Change 37 Part Black {44301 Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on End (Undetermined Type) to 44301a [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 24, 2022, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Cloud City Boba Fett: Real deal or scam? - randyipp (3483)

[...]
(25 months ago, Apr 18, 2022, to Buying)

Re: Printed brick identification (test brick)? - randyipp (3483)

[...] Just FYI to help you find printed/stickered parts you can search like this: 3001pb* This will give you all the printed 2x4, comes in handy when you know the base part.
(26 months ago, Apr 9, 2022, to Catalog Identification)

Re: scoop or tweezer - randyipp (3483)

[...] Buy organizers that have removable bins! I like the Stanley rip off ones at harbor freight.
(26 months ago, Mar 31, 2022, to Help)

Re: Identifying minifig part colors - randyipp (3483)

[...] Cape looks white to me, torso might be light nougat, really hard to tell from photos. Using parts you know the color to on hand is the best way to identify colors. [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 28, 2022, to Catalog Identification)

Re: Real or fake? - randyipp (3483)

[...] Besides the color grab some other pickaxes and check the injection point, Lego very rarely moves this. Molds changes over time with slight variations and parts can wear [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 19, 2022, to Help)

Re: Scam or Not? - randyipp (3483)

[...] If the thought to ask if something is a scam crosses you mind that is your gut feeling screaming SCAM!
(26 months ago, Mar 19, 2022, to General)

Re: Separate buyer and seller addresses - randyipp (3483)

[...] Right, There was a post made about this very specific situation from Russell: (URL) I would reach out and see if any determination on this has been made.
(27 months ago, Mar 5, 2022, to Suggestions)

Re: Parts - randyipp (3483)

[...] There are also parts from build a figure, especially during covid Legoland locations around the US were selling bulk build a fig parts.
(27 months ago, Mar 5, 2022, to Catalog)

Re: LEGO ate my stickers! - randyipp (3483)

[...] You say that but one of my Sanctum Sanctorum Showdown stickers were crimped in the end of the instructions bag, best part was the Lego customer service never even responded [...]
(27 months ago, Mar 1, 2022, to Catalog)

Re: Risks of buying from Russia right now - randyipp (3483)

[...] Not really contributing to this discussion at all but that site is amazing. Now I just want a monitor on my wall showing this running 24/7. I just didn't realize [...]
(27 months ago, Feb 28, 2022, to Buying)

Re: Weird Glitch? - randyipp (3483)

[...] Usually clearing your browser cache will fix odd issues like this.
(27 months ago, Feb 24, 2022, to Help)

Re: Shoutout to MrChad - Piles O Plastic - randyipp (3483)

[...] If you don't have a shipping method it will say that to everyone that browses the store.
(28 months ago, Feb 12, 2022, to General)

Re: Who should leave feedback first? - randyipp (3483)

[...] As a seller I leave it when I print shipping labels, best time for me to do so. [...] 66% In Feedback, legomalego writes: [...] I think this is the truth.
(28 months ago, Feb 11, 2022, to Feedback)

Re: Missing inventory - randyipp (3483)

[...] Nope, I use brickstore/brickstock and bricksync. I save every file of every upload/order and when I find a discrepancy I can go back and look to see what happened. [...]
(28 months ago, Jan 31, 2022, to General)

Re: How do you store manuals and sticker sheets? - randyipp (3483)

Oh, and the manuals go into a free file cabinet, companies are just tossing them as they go digital.
(28 months ago, Jan 23, 2022, to Selling)

Re: How do you store manuals and sticker sheets? - randyipp (3483)

Cheap and organized. I also have a large accordion folder for the bigger sets and a second small one for expansion.
(28 months ago, Jan 23, 2022, to Selling)

Re: BrickLink Designer Program Round 1 - randyipp (3483)

[...] Think double sided, there, I just saved you about 250 pages! I mean I know we all love to complain but previously this was going to be App only, can we at least agree [...]
(29 months ago, Dec 22, 2021, to Designer Program)

Re: Anyone provide Zelle as a form of payment? - randyipp (3483)

[...] You don't if you want to sell to states that have sales tax. Right now you have Stripe and PayPal to choose from for onsite payments.
(29 months ago, Dec 22, 2021, to Payment Methods)

Re: PayPal pay for "service" only? - randyipp (3483)

Not going to be a ton of help here but in the past a payment without an address I would have refunded and asked for it to be re-sent with an address. These days I just send to [...]
(30 months ago, Dec 11, 2021, to Payment Methods)

Re: Brickstock/Brickstore - issues - randyipp (3483)

[...] Yes, it is the only reason I still need brickstock, to print my picking list to include in each order. I attempted this conversion a while back but failed miserably. [...]
(30 months ago, Dec 11, 2021, to Related Software)

Re: Organizational change in BrickLink - randyipp (3483)

[...] I think you will find a VERY large number of sellers interested in this, as well as buyers. You don't have to be a seller here to have a tax exemptions for purchasing. [...]
(30 months ago, Dec 10, 2021, to Administrative)

Re: missing items - randyipp (3483)

[...] I have the opposite problem, I forget to delete things after I order them and then can't figure out why I put it on my wanted list anymore.
(30 months ago, Dec 5, 2021, to Buying)

Have you ever been attached to an object... - randyipp (3483)

Have you ever been attached to an object that was walking the fine line of nearly being garbage? I Pack my orders every day the same way. As I delete the lot/line off my .bsx [...]
(30 months ago, Dec 5, 2021, to Off Topic)

Re: Packing slip or not? - randyipp (3483)

[...] As a buyer I'd rather not get anything else with my order as I just toss it anyway. As a seller I always include one. I have a custom form in brickstock where I [...]
(30 months ago, Dec 2, 2021, to Buying)

Re: Why does Bricklink allow bogus shipping terms - randyipp (3483)

[...] The only thing I don't like about Brick Owl is there is not real terms. Even just for finding out things like how often a seller ships, or their policy on missing [...]
(30 months ago, Nov 30, 2021, to Terms and Policies)

Re: Why does Bricklink allow bogus shipping terms - randyipp (3483)

[...] Not that I agree with Bricklink in this matter but can you imagine if they spent less time working on the site and more time policing terms? Now that is a scary thought.
(30 months ago, Nov 30, 2021, to Terms and Policies)

Re: How to change refunded order from Paid status - randyipp (3483)

Go to your orders page and click settings, make sure this is selected. Then set payment status to returned, then you should be able to cancel the order.
(30 months ago, Nov 28, 2021, to Help)

Re: how long is a terrible shop allowed to sell - randyipp (3483)

[...] Wow, 82% feedback score? That is crazy. You would think that if a certain percentage of orders result in starting an NSS huge alarms would go off and this type of store [...]
(31 months ago, Nov 17, 2021, to Buying)

Re: Error 500 when parting out set to sell - randyipp (3483)

[...] You should not need to do this with such a small set, BrickLink may be having some issues. Best bet would be to either try again later or use a 3rd party tool like brickstore [...]
(31 months ago, Nov 15, 2021, to Help)

Re: USPS delaying tracking info? - randyipp (3483)

[...] Yes, this happens from time to time. At some point during the journey it will get scanned and get an update. I NEVER drop my orders off at the post office in line and [...]
(31 months ago, Nov 5, 2021, to Shipping)

Re: Newish sellers - if not all - take your time - randyipp (3483)

[...] Yeah, this is really why you don't fulfill a shortage from another store or you just don't provide that level of service? Some do, some don't just be honest [...]
(31 months ago, Nov 3, 2021, to Problem)

Re: Second round of crowdfunding for the BrickLink Designer Program opens November 9th featuring these nine LEGO® IDEAS 10k Club Projects! - randyipp (3483)

[...] So glad they decided to do this, to me this looks like yet another idea they took from feedback from the first round. Excellent!
(31 months ago, Oct 29, 2021, to Designer Program)

Re: Block Media Mail shipping method? - randyipp (3483)

[...] Personally I would remove it and if you use Media mail you can always refund the buyer the difference. I also have a manual method for this type of situation, although [...]
(31 months ago, Oct 27, 2021, to Selling)

Re: US to Australia shipping - randyipp (3483)

[...] Important note I forgot to mention is that both of mine were through Pirate ship simple export rate (aka Asendia). 2 Previous shipments to Australia delivered [...]
(31 months ago, Oct 25, 2021, to Shipping)

Re: US to Australia shipping - randyipp (3483)

[...] 9/25 and 10/1, both packages recently arrived in Australia, neither delivered yet. I don't expect them back, just seems like long delays.
(31 months ago, Oct 25, 2021, to Shipping)

Re: Cheap way to ship instruction internationaly? - randyipp (3483)

[...] Probably pretty close, you can sign up for Pirate ship simple export rate and see what that might be.
(31 months ago, Oct 20, 2021, to Shipping)

Re: Millennium Falcon stand - randyipp (3483)

[...] They mean you can buy the stand and all the parts on eBay but they are not Lego parts, they are clone brand. I personally purchased the parts for the one on rebrickable [...]
(32 months ago, Oct 19, 2021, to General)

Re: Thermal printer suggestions - randyipp (3483)

[...] No upkeep, I get 1k labels for $25 on eBay, printer is a used Zebra LP2844-Z I found on eBay for $60. [...] Yes. [...] No. Plug it in and use it. I did have to [...]
(32 months ago, Oct 13, 2021, to Help)

Re: International shipping with ShipStation - randyipp (3483)

[...] Nope, it really throws you off, they get the customs form you filled out and attach for you. I think it might add a few extra days to be re-labeled and then shipped [...]
(32 months ago, Oct 12, 2021, to Shipping)

Re: International shipping with ShipStation - randyipp (3483)

[...] That sounds a lot like Pirate ship simple export rate. You ship to somewhere in NY (usually) and then it gets relabeled and shipped with I'm assuming a lot [...]
(32 months ago, Oct 11, 2021, to Shipping)

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