| Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | peregrinator  | | Posted: | Dec 24, 2022 15:38 | | Subject: | Re: "New, Sealed" item in store description query | | Viewed: | 45 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, ghyde writes:
| | https://store.bricklink.com/sandpitcam?itemID=316227315#/shop?o={%22invID%22:%22316227315%22}
The above store has the above item for sale, and lists it as "New, Sealed",
however it states in the description the following:
Contents removed and rebadged in baggie, comes with all parts, accessories and
instructions
Is it allowed to state a set is "New, Sealed", if it has been removed
and rebadged in baggie?
I would not normally expect this to be listed as an actual "New, Sealed"
set, however, it's been a while since I've purchased anything on BrickLink
and the description of this item, to me, does not match it's condition.
If anyone can point out the relevant BrickLink policies that make this an actual
and valid listing, please enlighten me.
If this post belongs in a different topic please move it and notify me, if possible.
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I guess it should be "New, Complete" although even that is debatable
if the original foil package isn't included.
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| Author: | peregrinator | | Posted: | Dec 24, 2022 10:21 | | Subject: | Re: Customs in Italy? | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, wildchicken13 writes:
| | The United States does have customs fees, but there is a certain threshold below
which customs fees do not apply. So, individuals generally do not need to worry
about paying customs fees, but large corporations such as the LEGO Group definitely
do.
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Ultimately the consumer will pay in any case - if a corporation has to pay fees
and taxes on their goods those will be passed on to the consumer in the form
of higher prices.
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| Author: | peregrinator | | Posted: | Dec 23, 2022 22:28 | | Subject: | Re: Customs in Italy? | | Viewed: | 48 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | I wonder if TLG pays a 22% fee on all sets they import in the US ... hmmm ...
time to start my own company, any brave souls willing to join?
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They are not paying 22% but they are definitely paying customs fees because of
the volume they're importing - they might even have to pay dock fees. Of
course TLG isn't the "buyer" in this case.
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| Author: | peregrinator | | Posted: | Dec 23, 2022 20:30 | | Subject: | Re: Boba Fett sw0107 Graded 93.3 Sealed Value? | | Viewed: | 68 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| Thus far I've read in the forum:
(1) it's better to store minifigs with the hips off since leaving them on
can cause the torso to crack, and
(2) it's better to sell new minifigures assembled since the torsos can crack
when the legs are put on
In General, rab1234 writes:
| | I keep seeing people say that torsos crack from legs being kept inserted. Personally
I’ve had hundreds of heavily played with figs from 1980 to early 90s that were
then stored in a variety of attics and basements for the next 30 years and none
of them developed cracks in the torsos from legs being left in. My experience
tells me that it’s the removal and swapping of arms that is far more likely to
cause damage. That being said, I didn’t have any figs from mid 90s to about 2015
and plastics could be different (like reddish brown and dark reds from around
2010). None of my display figs or kids’ figs from around 2015 onward have developed
cracks either.
In General, Elkenwood writes:
| | In General, liger99 writes:
| | Hi All - I sent in one of my Boba Fetts for grading as a test case and just received
it back. The few that I have sold were always questioned if it was authentic,
so I decided to try grading. It graded at 90+ (93.3), which I'm happy with
as the helmet is a little off.
I'm unsure if I'm going to sell it, but I'm curious about the value
now. Any thoughts on the list price if I was to list it? I also have Cloud
City Lando (92.1) and Luke (93.8).
Thanks, Liger99
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I'm wondering if this will actually preserve the figure.
Generally it's better to store with hips off since side cracking usually
forms from pressure of the legs being pressed onto the torso.
Shouldn't be an issue, but abs plastic does off-gas as well, many years after
production. Though I've personally had no issue with parts sealed in air-tight
bags for decades.
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| Author: | peregrinator | | Posted: | Dec 23, 2022 15:20 | | Subject: | Re: Mustard gang strikes again | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
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| In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:
| | When will the violence end
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you definitely don't want to mess with les moutardins
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| Author: | peregrinator | | Posted: | Dec 23, 2022 11:51 | | Subject: | Re: Stores in China | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Buying | |
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| In Buying, Nubs_Select writes:
| | In Buying, ImperialFleet writes:
| | Actually the funny part is they used the wrong head mould. They used blocked
open stud instead of hollow which is why we have 2. And yes it was proven that
someone had used the machines after certain times of production. Maybe it was
a video not an article....
MBA
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How would the use the wrong head type since he is already know to come with both
types? Other head types weren’t in production back then I’m pretty sure
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Yeah, IIRC, 2012 is around the time the switch from 'b' to 'c'
was made so it shouldn't be surprising that a minifigure from 2012 could
be found with both types.
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| Author: | peregrinator | | Posted: | Dec 23, 2022 11:40 | | Subject: | Re: Customs in Italy? | | Viewed: | 31 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, yorbrick writes:
| | While the buyer is responsible for knowing about it and paying them, you have
cost them about an extra 17 euros because you inflated the value. They might
well refuse it because of that or want compensation from you. You should have
insured it for 320 euro, the price paid.
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Ah, yes, if $400 was written on the customs form instead of $320, then the seller
is responsible for the higher fees there and should refund the buyer for that
at the very least.
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| Author: | peregrinator | | Posted: | Dec 23, 2022 11:36 | | Subject: | Re: Customs in Italy? | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, jennnifer writes:
| | It seems pretty normal for customs fees. You are only responsible for the postage
and for providing the correct documentation. I don't know if the process
is any more or less expensive with UPS via USPS.
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UPS is notorious for their brokerage fees
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| Author: | peregrinator | | Posted: | Dec 23, 2022 10:16 | | Subject: | Re: Customs in Italy? | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | I just got a text from UPS this morning to pay the duty fees. So, to recap, here
is what I have:
1. Purchase value: $320
2. Shipping: $70
3. Insured Value: $400 (next available same item on Bricklink)
4. VAT: 3.30 Euros
5. Brokerage: 15.00 Euros
6. Government Charges: 107.45 Euros
Total Due: 125.75 Euros
This is totally ludicrous ... The buyer is not too happy, and neither am I.
Any way around this?
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I guess you got a text because you used your phone number and not the buyer's
when filling out the customs form? The customs fees are the buyer's responsibility.
If I were in your shoes I would offer to pay the brokerage fee and VAT on the
brokerage (that's the VAT charge you see above - 22% of 15 euro is 3.30).
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| Author: | peregrinator | | Posted: | Dec 23, 2022 09:25 | | Subject: | Re: Is this a custom minifig, if so, it is good | | Viewed: | 62 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, sonofagunk writes:
| | I think someone took real legos and painted on them
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This is not at all uncommon
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