BrickLink Discussion Forum

In Help, The_Boyz_Bricks writes:

With the rise in prices for Akro-mills drawer organizers (I personally was not
selling when it happened because I started selling in November of last year.)
Where do you get them and at what price?

I look for the ones that are "Used" on Amazon - typically just the box
is banged up

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Mar 24, 2023 15:58

Subject:

Re: Priority Mail Question

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Shipping

In Shipping, Upstate_Brickz writes:

In Shipping, peregrinator writes:

In Shipping, Upstate_Brickz writes:

1. Do most people use Priority Mail or Priority Mail Flat Rate? Seems like a
lot of bigger sets wont fit into the large flat rate boxes and I like the option
to use my own boxes but regular Priority Mail prices are nuts.

If I use Priority Mail I typically use my own boxes with the commercial Priority
Mail Cubic rates through Pirate Ship. Sometimes UPS Ground (also through Pirate
Ship) turns out to be cheaper and I use that instead. Flat rate isn't worth
it in most cases unless you're sending something heavy (and Lego are not
heavy).

Do you ever bother with FedEx or is it just UPS that is sometimes cheaper?

UPS is sometimes cheaper than USPS Priority Mail. I don't bother with FedEx
as I don't have a way of accessing commercial rates from them. The retail
UPS rate would never be cheaper.

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Mar 24, 2023 13:59

Subject:

Re: Store not opening?

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Problem

In Problem, Nubs_Select writes:

In Problem, BricksOfFaith writes:

It also does the same thing to other stores, including yours

Try closing all bricklink tabs and then clearing browser cache and cookies and
then exit your browser and then open them again

I would try it in an incognito window first (without logging in)

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Mar 24, 2023 11:19

Subject:

Re: Rename part 17114 ?

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Catalog

In Catalog Requests, edk writes:

When doing it just keep it simple. Ask to add "with 6 holes in balls"
to the existing wording

IIRC the only option when changing an item's name is to enter a completely
new name (of course you can copy and paste).

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Mar 24, 2023 07:12

Subject:

Re: Collectible Minifigures

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LEGO products

In LEGO products, tons_of_bricks writes:

Thanks! They should seriously consider changing that, as I'm sure the majority
of used sets no longer have their instructions and even more so without their
box. It forces sellers with complete sets to mix their listings in with the incomplete
ones.

The rules for used sets are different

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Mar 23, 2023 18:29

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Re: Instructions Misprint

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In Help, TheCuteGiraffe writes:

Hey yall,
I have recently acquired the garbage truck getaway 7599, after a year or so of
searching. I found a slight misprint in the instructions, this misprint is also
in the physical booklet.

The minifigure, Twitch has 2 antenna on his head, but the manual shows this rare
piece as only needing one.

What do you think? I thought it was a bit odd.

Same error in the online instructions

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Mar 23, 2023 08:07

Subject:

Re: Priority Mail Question

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Shipping

In Shipping, Upstate_Brickz writes:

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Mar 22, 2023 19:30

Subject:

Re: Minifigure head numbering

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In General, Stuart9 writes:

I understand the 3626 numbering as far as tha first letter a/b/c but what dictates
the next 1/2 letters.

"pb" is, I think, "printed brick" or "patterned brick"

The first letter (a, b, or c) refers to the type of head

a = solid stud
b = blocked open stud
c = hollow stud

So a hollow stud printed head would be 3626cpbxxxx, e.g.

3626cpb1700 Minifigure, Head Alien with Black Eyebrow, Dark Azure Mechanical Left Eye, Silver Head Plate, Medium Nougat Chin Dimple, Frown Pattern - Hollow Stud
Parts: Minifigure, Head {Yellow}

"vented stud" heads are under a different part number entirely:

[P=28621]

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Mar 22, 2023 17:49

Subject:

Re: New to group - want to sell my legos

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Topic:

Selling

In Selling, ksbariteau writes:

Hi!
I'm new to this group and after putting all my sets back together (they were
all sorted by color), I've decided to get rid of them. My husband says bring
them to goodwill. I thought that maybe someone might be interested in purchasing
my sets. I have 47 sets - some are complete, some have pieces missing. I have
a list of all the set numbers and pieces missing (by item number and qty).

I'm in Minnesota.

Anyone interested?

Thanks
Karin

You need a seller's account to sell on here and it takes time to get verified.
You'd probably be better served by listing them on FB marketplace

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Mar 21, 2023 19:43

Subject:

Re: Petty sellers

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In General, Stuart9 writes:

In the last hour or two I have been messaging stores that I placed orders with
and had an issue with an item or more.

I’ve been very polite and asked if the items could be replaced, leaving it to
them to suggest a resolution.

I now find my self stoplisted by someone, seriously !

I’ll not lose sleep over it but I do wonder what their reaction would have been
if I’d just posted negative feedback, I’ve already posted positive feedback for
a couple of these stores as the odd mistake is not the end of the world.

Now to check if they’ve posted negative feedback too.

Sometimes I get the impression that there are sellers who think they're doing
buyers a favor allowing them to order from their stores.

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Mar 20, 2023 10:05

Subject:

Re: Moving everything to stockroom

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In General, Stuart9 writes:

Can someone point me in the right direction to move all my store items to a stockroom
in one go.

If I can, presumably I can then put each item back into store one part at a time,
hope someone can advise.

Store is closed at present.

Thanks in advance.

On the inventory page:

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Mar 19, 2023 17:54

Subject:

Re: Help, paypal onsite, add fee?

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Topic:

Payment Methods

In Payment Methods, RoVaBen writes:

Hi, I am a new seller, I just found out my only option for receiving payment
is through paypal, but I can't seem to find an option for adding a % for
paying through paypal. (I don't want to lose another 3%, so would like the
buyer to pay this.)

Or do I add this % as a shipping and handling fee?

Why not just increase your prices a bit?

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Mar 19, 2023 17:43

Subject:

Re: Should I be skeptical of new member buyers?

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In General, Gleaming writes:

I was wondering if any of you have ever had an issue with new member buyers trying
to scam you or anything like that. I haven’t had a problem with them so far
but there seem to be a lot of new members buying from my store. I don’t think
there’s any reason to worry but it’s also interesting that bricklink tells you
they’re new members if there hasn’t been a problem in the past.

I once had an issue with a new buyer placing an order and not paying. But most
new buyers are great, in fact I welcome them to my store.

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Mar 19, 2023 07:01

Subject:

Re: What's the correct process - bogus chargeback

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In Help, Nubs_Select writes:

In Help, 129samot writes:

Aren't the fees PayPal gets on transactions enough to solve disputes?
These charges for disputes sound like scams

they often are but whether thru stripe or Paypal it's always a $20 or so
fee as a slap in the face basically

And Stripe recently changed their terms so that you get dinged for the $15 even
if you win (because they get charged by the bank regardless)

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Mar 19, 2023 06:51

Subject:

Re: Rent Free in Rivendell?

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Topic:

Off Topic

In Off Topic, axaday writes:

I saw more bad hospitality than good in the Lord of the Rings.

"The courtesy of your hall is somewhat lessened of late, Théoden son of Thengel."

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Mar 19, 2023 06:49

Subject:

Re: Rent Free in Rivendell?

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Topic:

Off Topic

In Off Topic, axaday writes:

In Off Topic, yorbrick writes:

In Off Topic, axaday writes:

As I am sitting here building 10316-1, I suddenly wondered why Elrond put Bilbo
up. I know Bilbo helped Thorin, but did he help Elrond? Will Elrond put up
anyone who will follow the rules?

Because Elrond (and Gandalf) knew Sauron had captured Gollum and tried to (and
continued to) use him to get to the Ring. They knew Bilbo was likely next and
so him being in Rivendell both protected him but also protected any information
he knew about the Ring.

So he was a prisoner and didn't know it or didn't own it.

In a way yes - when Bilbo first sees Frodo again in Rivendell after *checks notes*
18 years or so, he mentions that he thought of going back for the Ring but that
Gandalf and Elrond wouldn't let him:

"I hear all kinds of news, from over the Mountains, and out of the South,
but hardly anything from the Shire. I heard about the Ring, of course. Gandalf
has been here often. Not that he has told me a great deal, he has become closer
than ever these last few years. The Dunadan has told me more. Fancy that ring
of mine causing such a disturbance! It is a pity that Gandalf did not find out
more sooner. I could have brought the thing here myself long ago without so much
trouble. I have thought several times of going back to Hobbiton for it; but I
am getting old, and they would not let me: Gandalf and Elrond, I mean. They seemed
to think that the Enemy was looking high and low for me, and would make mincemeat
of me, if he caught me tottering about in the Wild."

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Mar 18, 2023 15:13

Subject:

Re: net weight

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In Help, SylvainLS writes:

That’s what NET weight would mean

AFAIK, you will have to sum all the individual weights.
Maybe BrickStore can do it for you.

Problem: the same part can have different weights IRL, depending on colour (transparent
parts in PC are heavier) or depending on the variant.

If not, every set has normally its weight indicated.

Note that this one can vary too IRL: some sets have leaflets / catalogues or
different versions of the instructions (different language for instance).

You could make an educated guess by taking the weight of the set and subtracting
the weights of the box and instructions.

e.g.

10497-1 (Inv) Galaxy Explorer
1219 Parts, 5 Minifigures, 2022
Sets: Space: Classic Space

The weight of the set, in box, is 1758g; the weight of the instructions is 290g;
and the weight of the box is 264g. So the parts plus bags (which are *very* light)
should weigh about 1204g (approximately 2 lbs 10 oz). Of course BL doesn't
have weights for every box and instruction booklet.

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Mar 18, 2023 12:01

Subject:

Re: USA taxes HELP!

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In Help, dedaviswright writes:

I'm not a math person at all. I realized that we collect taxes from our sales,
but is there a program or a way to disperse the taxes to various states? I was
told I would have to pay each individual state the taxes I collected. That
would be ridiculous to pay some stated $.10 and file the paperwork. Can so
Some help me?

As long as your customers paid onsite the sales taxes were collected by BrickLink
and remitted to the proper authorities. No need to worry.

When I file my quarterly sales and use taxes return in my state I list all of
my BL sales as exempt.

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Mar 18, 2023 11:59

Subject:

Re: Is Stripe available for Invoiced Orders?

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Payment Methods