Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | Cob  | | Posted: | Mar 8, 2023 22:35 | | Subject: | Re: How to get rid of a bad smell on some Lego | | Viewed: | 59 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, Adrienhb writes:
| | Hi,
I've bought some Lego that must have been stored in a cave. And now they
smell like a cave. They are not dirty, just smelly.
Any advice on how to get rid of the smell ?
|
Dawn soap works pretty good.
I wash LEGO in a 5 gallon bucket (19 liter) and use dawn soap to clean. I have
a wooden board I use as an agitator and effectively make a little washing machine
in the bucket.
|
 |
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Mar 2, 2023 14:42 | | Subject: | Re: Fake Lego? | | Viewed: | 57 times | | Topic: | Problem Order | |
| In Problem Order, pandagreat writes:
| | Can anyone help me identify if seller A is selling fake Lego bricks? I purchased
Dark bluish grey 42796 and transparent 31570 from two Bricklink stores, however,
the bricks I received look different. The transparent 31570 from seller A looks
very yellowish and the Dark bluish grey 42796 has small circle and small Lego
logo compared to the ones I bought before and from another store. I never thought
that Bricklink has fake Lego bricks, please help.
|
https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2505
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Feb 22, 2023 13:00 | | Subject: | Re: how long do negs and neutrals stay showing? | | Viewed: | 52 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
| In Selling, wendybrowne writes:
| | hello,
question,
how long do neutral and negative feedback stay showing on your profile?
Thanks!
|
6 months on the store front feedback tab.
forever on your store front "praise" rating
forever on your feedback page
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Feb 16, 2023 23:17 | | Subject: | Re: Sellers privileges revoked | | Viewed: | 106 times | | Topic: | Problem | |
| In Problem, Nubs_Select writes:
| | In Problem, cayolargo79 writes:
| | Was a while I didn’t open my store page and found this message “store privileges
revoked” I contacted already help center 3 or 4 times.
Always ignored.
Is there another way to chat with someone can help me for real from the stuff?
Thanks
|
message the help desk and pay your fees. it takes about 3 weeks to get a response
from the helpdesk
|
This isn't a payment issue
Avoidance of fees typically means that the seller is trying to minimize the fees
assessed by Bricklink by having has very high extra fees that are tacked on to
the order that are not used to calculate the Bricklink fees. Having high lots
fees or high shipping fees are a typical cause.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Dec 27, 2022 10:36 | | Subject: | Re: Cows are body parts?? | | Viewed: | 47 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog, axaday writes:
| | In Catalog, DeLuca writes:
| | Why are the cow elements (Parts 64452pb02 and 64452pb01) listed in "Animal,
Body Part, Decorated", instead of "Animal, Land" as other animal
moulds are?
|
My body is partly made of cows.
|
😁
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Dec 24, 2022 11:11 | | Subject: | Re: IRS delays reporting Paypal/Venmo payments. | | Viewed: | 81 times | | Topic: | Taxes | |
| In Taxes, tan1mill writes:
Some state laws have lower thresholds that will still require a 1099 for under
20,000.
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Dec 9, 2022 22:38 | | Subject: | Re: I got a ZERO $ invoice ... BL are you drunk? | | Viewed: | 70 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
| Don’t you usually give your 2 cents?
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Dec 4, 2022 09:53 | | Subject: | Re: Fake parts | | Viewed: | 64 times | | Topic: | General | |
| In General, Andr3a42 writes:
| | Hi everyone, just like to know how is possible to recognize a fake "technic axle"
part any lenght, I don't find the LEGO mark anywhere.
TY
|
Parts don't have need the LEGO mark to be real LEGO
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1378659
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Nov 26, 2022 23:06 | | Subject: | Re: Interest is buying entire store | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Announce | |
| In Announce, tophorse writes:
| | I've been selling on Bricklink for over 10+ years and have loved it! Times
have changed and I am wanting to sell the entire store to one buyer so that they
expand. 199K of parts Inventory is all seperated, cleaned and ready to merge.
There are some vintage lego sets, new sets, and lots of hard to find parts. If
wanted, shelving/storage can be included. Located in Oregon.
|
You might change your contact preference, no one can direct message you through
BrickLink.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Nov 25, 2022 18:56 | | Subject: | Re: OK to quit old job? | | Viewed: | 69 times | | Topic: | Problem | |
| In Problem, legoranger00 writes:
| | I want to quit my old job so I can work on Bricklink full time. I opened my store
4 months ago. I’ve made 25 sales. I’ve sold 3073 items in 642 lots. I’ve made
$245.29. I’m sure it’s OK for me to quit now. I have a lot of motivation to be
a great seller on Bricklink. I want my family to support my decision on quitting
my old job.
|
Are you nuts?
You have made less money in four months than my teenager made mowing yards in
a week this summer.
If you quit your job will your family still have health insurance?
Keep your job, build your inventory, after a while of working on this hobby then
decide if you want to go full time. You may find that this isn’t what you want
to do and then have a house full of LEGO you need to sell.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Nov 22, 2022 22:14 | | Subject: | Re: Piezas Avión | | Viewed: | 19 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, Blazkowicz42 writes:
| | hola buenas tardes:
Me gustaría saber donde puedo comprar las piezas que estan señaladas con un circulo
blanco.
un cordial saludo
|
Translated with Google Translate
Traducido con el Traductor de Google
Those are not LEGO pieces, instead MEGABLOKS.
Esas no son piezas de LEGO, sino MEGABLOKS.
Here are my best thoughts
Aquí están mis mejores pensamientos.
The green on the plant/tree are these
El verde en la planta/árbol son estos
The tree truck doesn't have a LEGO equivalent. However could be made of
round bricks
El camión del árbol no tiene un equivalente LEGO. Sin embargo, podría estar hecho
de ladrillos redondos.
The airplane wheels and pull could be these:
Las ruedas y el tirón del avión pueden ser estos:
* | | 61483c01 (Inv) Technic Pin with Dual Wheels Holder with Light Bluish Gray Wheels and Black Tires (61483 / 4624 / 59895)
Parts: Aircraft |
* | | 2714a Bar 8L with Stop Rings and Pin (Technic, Figure Accessory Ski Pole) - Rounded End
Parts: Bar |
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Nov 18, 2022 13:11 | | Subject: | Re: Refund failure | | Viewed: | 18 times | | Topic: | Technical Issues | |
| In Technical Issues, normann1974 writes:
| | Oh, I tried again. And again the next day. This is no good. Please present an
error message that is meaningful or fix the problem.
I had to make a manual refund through PayPal but now I'm still stuck with
3% BrickLink fee for this order.
/Jan
|
Do you have enough money in PayPal to make the refund?
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Nov 1, 2022 22:07 | | Subject: | Re: Anniversary | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
| In Off Topic, legoman7743 writes:
| | Today is my 45th anniversary. I have been married for 55years. A long time.
John P
|
Such an awesome milestone, congratulations!
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Nov 1, 2022 14:04 | | Subject: | Re: We have a new language on BrickLink | | Viewed: | 61 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:
I was hoping for Klingon
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Nov 1, 2022 14:02 | | Subject: | Re: Gobble Gobble | | Viewed: | 45 times | | Topic: | General | |
| | | Also... sorry but I had to submit this to "Oh S***, Here Comes An 'S',
Better Put A G*****n Apostrophe" on FB.
|
Why?
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 19, 2022 18:19 | | Subject: | Re: Need Help! | | Viewed: | 38 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, ImperialFleet writes:
| | Hello,
This part [973p26c01] comes with six buttons. I have heard of some with 6 and
a half. Is it rare or common misprint? I've come across one in pretty good
shape where part of the button is showing on front and continues on the underside.
I could be horribly wrong, so please let me know!! Thanks!
P.s. I'll post a picture if anyone is interested!
|
I’m interested in seeing the misprint, please post a picture.
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 17, 2022 21:29 | | Subject: | Re: Return to Sender: No Such Street | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, moorefun04 writes:
| | Buyer with 800+ feedback placed an order. PayPal didn’t complain about the address.
USPS returned it to us 6 days later saying no such street. Any advice about how
to handle this one?
|
What did the buyer say?
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 7, 2022 13:01 | | Subject: | Re: DUPLO Little Robots 7496 wanted! | | Viewed: | 34 times | | Topic: | Wanted | |
| In Wanted, ToastBubbles writes:
| | Looking for set 7496 (Stretchy at Work)
Might also be interested in other Little Robots sets depending on which one.
Haven't seen it listed in quite some time, used condition is fine.
|
I thought you meant NSFW when you said (Stretchy at Work) so of course I immediately
looked up the set because I was curious what set LEGO would make that is NSFW.
Now I realize you side "Stretchy at Work" not "Sketchy at Work"
LOL
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2022 22:43 | | Subject: | Re: Clean Cloth | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
| In Selling, legomaster100 writes:
| | How can I clean and make a cloth such as 85651 flat and into good condition.
It has lots of hairs and dust on it right now.
Regards,
The Brick Llama
|
I use Dawn soap, water and an ironing board
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 1, 2022 19:42 | | Subject: | Re: PayPal update for user effective Nov.15? | | Viewed: | 53 times | | Topic: | Payment Methods | |
| In Payment Methods, legomalego writes:
| | Strange, I have been doing it for years and there has always been a 'fee'
to do so.
Maybe you have been getting lucky... or I have been very very unlucky 
In Payment Methods, Nubs_Select writes:
| | ive never had that and ive used it many times (for personal stuff) although it
has been a couple of weeks now
|
|
Did you pay with a credit card or similar?
I have never paid a for a personal transaction using a paypal balance or bank
account.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 1, 2022 00:13 | | Subject: | Re: Can someone explain this? | | Viewed: | 65 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, BricksOfFaith writes:
| | Any help would be appreciated. This is from a store in the US, and I have a small
order of less than 100 parts… why Is the order total so much crazily huge then
the item total?? Thanks.
|
Did you read the terms and conditions of the seller?
Also
Something in your cart might not have a value for shipping weight/dimensions
and bricklink assumed it is huge causing high shipping costs.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Sep 29, 2022 23:46 | | Subject: | Re: how do I send tracking number | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, Dino22 writes:
| | hello, I am new to bricklink and I was wondering how you send someone a tracking
number. do a send it through a privet message or is there a way to insert the
number so all they have to do is click it? please let me know
thanks in advance.
|
I posted this a while back, hopefully it helps.
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1307690
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Sep 28, 2022 15:56 | | Subject: | Re: What does a (x2) mean next to item? | | Viewed: | 22 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, 1001bricks writes:
| | In Help, Cob writes:
| | In Help, Baloo_22 writes:
| | Like the title says, what does (x2) mean next to an item in a shopping cart?
Does this mean the seller ships out 2 of every item chosen? For example, if
I wanted to purchase a quantity of 10 of a particular lego brick, would the seller
then ship 20 of that brick? (Please refer picture). Thanks in advance!
|
Bulk Purchase: Example Quantity: 10 (x2)
A limited number of parts require that they be purchased in bulk.
For example, a listings that has "Quantity: 10 (x2)" means there are 10 in stock,
and that the part must be purchased 2 at a time.
So that means...
2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 of the part can be purchased.
1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 of the part cannot be purchased
|
Doh!
Ah - and what about 11???
|
11 would be disallowed in this example as there are only 10 parts available.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Sep 28, 2022 15:43 | | Subject: | Re: What does a (x2) mean next to item? | | Viewed: | 29 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, SylvainLS writes:
| | In Help, Cob writes:
| | In Help, Baloo_22 writes:
| | Like the title says, what does (x2) mean next to an item in a shopping cart?
Does this mean the seller ships out 2 of every item chosen? For example, if
I wanted to purchase a quantity of 10 of a particular lego brick, would the seller
then ship 20 of that brick? (Please refer picture). Thanks in advance!
|
Bulk Purchase: Example Quantity: 10 (x2)
A limited number of parts require that they be purchased in bulk.
For example, a listings that has "Quantity: 10 (x2)" means there are 10 in stock,
and that the part must be purchased 2 at a time.
So that means...
2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 of the part can be purchased.
1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 of the part cannot be purchased
|
‘1’ is possible if it’s the last one remaining 
|
Agreed, but the example had 10 in quantity.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Sep 28, 2022 15:31 | | Subject: | Re: What does a (x2) mean next to item? | | Viewed: | 39 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, Baloo_22 writes:
| | Like the title says, what does (x2) mean next to an item in a shopping cart?
Does this mean the seller ships out 2 of every item chosen? For example, if
I wanted to purchase a quantity of 10 of a particular lego brick, would the seller
then ship 20 of that brick? (Please refer picture). Thanks in advance!
|
Bulk Purchase: Example Quantity: 10 (x2)
A limited number of parts require that they be purchased in bulk.
For example, a listings that has "Quantity: 10 (x2)" means there are 10 in stock,
and that the part must be purchased 2 at a time.
So that means...
2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 of the part can be purchased.
1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 of the part cannot be purchased
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Sep 23, 2022 10:21 | | Subject: | Re: Injured orcas? | | Viewed: | 50 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog, Bendix writes:
| | No, definitely no air bubbles.
In Catalog, novabrick writes:
| | I assume that its Air bubbles trapped inside during the molding process.
Christian
novabrick-team
In Catalog, Bendix writes:
| | I've just noticed a difference in the Trans Light Blue Duplo Orcas: some
are one-eyed, others have both eyes. Can anyone confirm this and have an explanation
for it?
|
|
|
Looks like air bubbles to me.
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Sep 22, 2022 21:38 | | Subject: | Re: LL Bean gift card | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
| In Off Topic, peregrinator writes:
| | In Off Topic, Cob writes:
| | I have a LL Bean gift card with $8.93.
I don't plan to buy anything at the website.
First one to reply to this message can have the card
I will message you the number and the pin.
|
me!
|
Message sent
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Sep 22, 2022 21:33 | | Subject: | LL Bean gift card | | Viewed: | 98 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
| I have a LL Bean gift card with $8.93.
I don't plan to buy anything at the website.
First one to reply to this message can have the card
I will message you the number and the pin.
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Jul 11, 2022 18:44 | | Subject: | Comic | | Viewed: | 89 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
| | Thought the forum would enjoy this comic. |
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Jun 23, 2022 12:20 | | Subject: | Re: Yoda New York I Heart sw0465a | | Viewed: | 49 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, skwalk1 writes:
| | Hello,
I need your help once. I have received a Yoda minifigure and would like an expertise
on the authenticity of this figure. The torso has a Lego lettering on it, but
I'm not sure if the printing on the shirt wasn't applied afterwards.
Thank you for your help!
|
The heart in the BL picture has a point at the bottom. The heart in the picture
appears to be more rounded.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Jun 14, 2022 14:11 | | Subject: | Sell Exclusive T. rex Item No: 400003 | | Viewed: | 115 times | | Topic: | Shipping | |
| Hi all,
I have this and would like to sell, however I have never sold and shipped anything
this valuable. For fear of loss I have not sold, how do you ship something worth
$4-$5K?
Please don't start a discussion on trusting buyers, I have sold on BrickLink
for years and have had 1000's of excellent buyers. I trust buyers, but this
sale is 100+ times bigger than my normal large orders. I would feel great pain
in a loss.
Moderator, sale would go through BrickLink, no worries
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | May 20, 2022 10:20 | | Subject: | Re: 21-day hold on payments? | | Viewed: | 48 times | | Topic: | Buying | |
| In Buying, amvdamian writes:
| | Ordered a couple of items from a Canadian seller. One item arrived here in the
USA in the wrong color and I asked for a refund. Seller states I have to wait
until the 21-day hold on payments is up before he can send me the refund.
Is this 21-day hold a new thing now?
|
A couple factors could cause this.
If you paid with bank transfer, the funds could be held by PayPal until they
fully clear.
If the account is new for the seller, PayPal will hold funds for xx days to ensure
they aren't a scammer.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | May 10, 2022 22:02 | | Subject: | Re: Buyer upset over box damage. | | Viewed: | 83 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, ethernectar writes:
| | I sold a kit to a new buyer (mistake). It was wrapped in bubble envelopes and
packed in a cardboard box.
Buyer received box, noted the outside carton was damaged, then opened and is
now unhappy that the inside box received some creases during shipment. I offered
to send him $10 back so he can buy a new box from another seller but he's
not open to that solution. Saying he's going to go to PayPal and complain.
What kind of support does Bricklink provide in this instance or am I out the
$ and the kit?
First kit I've sold in a while, and first unopened kit I've ever sold
(it was a duplicate I had ordered by mistake and forgotten about.) I'm a
builder and not a collector.
Thoughts?
|
Depending on the set the box is worth much more to me than the parts and pieces.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | May 2, 2022 13:00 | | Subject: | Re: Return to work loot | | Viewed: | 50 times | | Topic: | General | |
| In General, liger99 writes:
| | My work finally allowed us to come in and pickup our personal items. There were
in my desk drawer for over two years.
|
Wow, and why were they stored in your desk drawer?
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | May 2, 2022 12:56 | | Subject: | Re: Extortion on shipping charges | | Viewed: | 76 times | | Topic: | Shipping | |
| In Shipping, Thegreatestdane writes:
| | I've noticed a couple of stores marking their shipping up to extraordinary
prices. I was just quoted $19.95 to send 4 minifigures and the pizza van across
one state. This is starting to smell like when eBay sellers upcharge for shipping
only to use a cheaper version. For the first 20-25 transactions on here, there
were no problems, never over $8-9 and I bought creator sets etc, but now it's
$19.95 for two sub 8 oz 'sets'? Anyone else experienced this lately?
|
Some sellers use packaging provided by USPS to send packages. These have preset
shipping rates assigned to the size of the package. Based on the price, the
seller could be using a large flat rate shipping box.
If they are shipping you this set, it weighs nearly 14oz.
https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=60150-1&name=Pizza%20Van&category=%5BTown%5D%5BCity%5D%5BTraffic%5D#T=I
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | May 1, 2022 23:20 | | Subject: | Re: Ontario, Canada Business-in-home Insurance | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
| My sister sells insurance and I asked this question.
She recommended a separate policy for the business and her company policies wouldn't
provide enough coverage for a small business. There is a limited amount of coverage
for personal assets through homeowners, however it would be combined with all
your home's belongings. In the event of a total loss she didn't think
I would be adequately covered.
In Selling, HoleintheWall writes:
| | tldr: need insurance company in Ontario, Canada that will cover home insurance
and business-in-home insurance.
I started my Bricklink business around 1.5-2 years ago, and am in the process
of starting up a small computer business as well. Between the two businesses
the assets are material enough that I would like to have them covered by insurance.
I called up my insurance company (TD) to see if I could get coverage added to
home policy for business assets.
After waiting for a few days they called me back and told me that not only will
they Not cover it, but they will not be renewing my policy when it expires as
well. I asked for clarification and they stated that the value of my business
assets exceed their risk tolerance values. I than asked what if I purchased separate
commercial property insurance for the business assets and they stated the policy
would still not be renewed.
Soooo, that leaves me looking for a new insurance company. I've started calling
around to a couple different insurance brokers in town, but I was wondering if
anybody here might have some suggestions.
|
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Apr 30, 2022 12:22 | | Subject: | Re: Order numbers | | Viewed: | 44 times | | Topic: | General | |
| In General, jennnifer writes:
| | I don't know why this pleases me so much, but it does.
|
Nice one!
I always watch my car odometer and try to see those when they happen. Soon my
car will be 80808
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Mar 10, 2022 10:33 | | Subject: | Re: US taxes, change from cash to accrual | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | General | |
| My apologizes, I am incorrect. I am very sorry for the confusion.
I read a line of the IRS tax publication backwards.
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Mar 10, 2022 10:33 | | Subject: | Re: US taxes, change from cash to accrual | | Viewed: | 34 times | | Topic: | General | |
| My apologizes, I am incorrect. I am very sorry for the confusion.
I read a line of the IRS tax publication backwards.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Mar 7, 2022 23:25 | | Subject: | Re: US taxes, change from cash to accrual | | Viewed: | 61 times | | Topic: | General | |
| If you are giving tax advice and you have to start the statement with "I doubt",
I suggest not giving tax advice.
The cash method is just that, you can deduct what is paid in cash. You can even
deduct the items you paid for in cash and have not received in hand (it is called
prepaids). If you elect the cash method you can deduct 100% of your inventory
purchases in the year that the cash was spent. Inventory includes, LEGO, packaging,
envelopes, and other supplies.
A common practice in farming is to pay for the seed in December for what will
be planted the next spring. The seed dealer will not deliver the seed until
the spring and the farmer will take the tax deduction a year early.
Cob, CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Mar 7, 2022 14:38 | | Subject: | Re: US taxes, change from cash to accrual | | Viewed: | 65 times | | Topic: | General | |
| In General, Cob writes:
| | In General, milwaukee writes:
| | Hi,
Is there any consensus about how to report taxes this year?
Before due to fuzziness of TCJA (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) it was possible to fully
deduct inventory purchases.
But due to update from 2021 (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-01-05/pdf/2020-28888.pdf)
as long as there is some inventory tracking exists ("their books and
records") we are supposed to switch to accrual method.
What is acceptable way to track inventory capital costs? With the heavy mix of
used bulk Lego which goes through many presorting and merging stages tracking
of individual part cost is not really possible. Would it be acceptable to use
"for sale" price of inventory in BL with some estimated coefficients for estimated
cost/price for main categories like minifigs/used parts/new parts?
|
If your company revenue is under $25,000,000 you can elect either cash of accrual.
Likely cash will be the best option for a Bricklink store.
|
"cash or accrual" Sorry for the mistype.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Mar 7, 2022 13:11 | | Subject: | Re: US taxes, change from cash to accrual | | Viewed: | 62 times | | Topic: | General | |
| In General, milwaukee writes:
| | Hi,
Is there any consensus about how to report taxes this year?
Before due to fuzziness of TCJA (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) it was possible to fully
deduct inventory purchases.
But due to update from 2021 (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-01-05/pdf/2020-28888.pdf)
as long as there is some inventory tracking exists ("their books and
records") we are supposed to switch to accrual method.
What is acceptable way to track inventory capital costs? With the heavy mix of
used bulk Lego which goes through many presorting and merging stages tracking
of individual part cost is not really possible. Would it be acceptable to use
"for sale" price of inventory in BL with some estimated coefficients for estimated
cost/price for main categories like minifigs/used parts/new parts?
|
If your company revenue is under $25,000,000 you can elect either cash of accrual.
Likely cash will be the best option for a Bricklink store.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Feb 12, 2022 18:04 | | Subject: | Re: Is this LEGO - multiple responses requested | | Viewed: | 71 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
| In Catalog Identification, Cob writes:
| | Here are a few pictures of a 1x2 tile, is this part LEGO or off brand?
I would appreciate multiple responses along with your reason.
I have four tiles that say A1106 and one tile with 08003
Thanks for your help.
Cob
|
Thanks all for the comments. I knew they were Mega Blok but wanted comments
from the LEGO community to help settle a debate if they were LEGO of off brand.
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Feb 12, 2022 15:50 | | Subject: | Is this LEGO - multiple responses requested | | Viewed: | 233 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
| Here are a few pictures of a 1x2 tile, is this part LEGO or offbrand?
I would appreciate multiple responses along with your reason.
I have four tiles that say A1106 and one tile with 08003
Thanks for your help.
Cob
|
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Feb 7, 2022 12:29 | | Subject: | Re: Store auto-closed by admin but no replies | | Viewed: | 70 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
| In Selling, Poncke writes:
| | I changed my address to buy something and have it delivered to my parents, but
forgot about the changing country rule. So my store was auto-closed. I changed
back to my original country, but the store remains closed. Also the verification
process is locked as completed. Posted two messages to admin, but nothing happens.
Store remains closed.
Two things:
It is ridiculous that a buyer and seller account are interlinked causing issues
between the two functions.
Secondly, admin should respond much quicker to closed store issues. Not that
I am selling much, but its frustrating how this process works.
Has to be looked at.
If an admin reads this, can you please unlock my store. Thanks.
|
If you change your address at checkout does it cause these problems? I will
occasionally purchase items for others (without changing country) and I change
my address at checkout (not in settings).
This has created no problems for my account.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Jan 16, 2022 12:36 | | Subject: | Re: Can someone link this part? | | Viewed: | 50 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
| In Catalog Identification, SylvainLS writes:
| | In Catalog Identification, Bricksgram writes:
| | If someone can link this, thanks!
|
A dirty
|
The name is misleading, unless LEGO created a perfect circle.
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Jan 7, 2022 21:47 | | Subject: | Re: Briclink won't let me refund seller | | Viewed: | 48 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
| In Selling, alond95 writes:
| | I've been trying to refund a seller all day and every time I do I get the
message "something went wrong, try again later" is anyone else having this problem
and how can I fix it? Thanks for your time.
|
Check your paypal balance. Do you have enough in your account to make the refund?
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Jan 5, 2022 12:39 | | Subject: | Re: In the EU it is legal to charge PayPal costs! | | Viewed: | 56 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
| In Selling, Leftoverbricks writes:
| | In Selling, Stellar writes:
| | In Selling, Leftoverbricks writes:
| | It is often repeated in the forum that charging PayPal costs to the buyer would
be illegal in the EU. I was of that opinion myself.
However, this is not the case.
It is legal for a company to charge the customer the costs for paying
with PP with the restriction that only the actual cost charged by PP may be transferred
to the buyer; so not a plain fee or an overall percentage.
Source Google https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=paypal+transactiekosten+doorberekenen
Since the introduction of PSD2 (February 2019), companies are no longer allowed
to charge surcharges for payments with debit card, credit card (from Visa and
Mastercard), transfer and direct debit. This is allowed for other payment methods
such as PayPal, iDeal and post-payment methods such as Klarna and Afterpay.
An eye-opener for me.
|
It is against PayPal Terms not against the Law, they say something in the lines
that you must not charge any fee for one Payment method you offer and not for
others, so the same for all or nothing for all.
|
The laws of the EU are dominant, PP should obey these laws.
Here's a popular analogy: two persons (or companies) could make a legal contract
that one can kill the other without consequences. For the law however this is
still murder and you can't get away with your contract - even if it's
agreed upon between the participants.
|
Regardless of the laws, PayPal can discontinue doing business with anyone who
breaks their terms of service.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Jan 4, 2022 10:26 | | Subject: | Re: identifying this torso | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
| In Catalog Identification, Hurt writes:
| | They should have used this long lasting golden color on the classic space minifigures'
torso as well 
|
No Doubt!
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Jan 4, 2022 09:24 | | Subject: | Re: identifying this torso | | Viewed: | 48 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
| Pretty sure it is one of these:
* | | 973pb0206 Torso Imperial Soldier Red Uniform Jacket with Black and Gold Trim over Shirt with Buttons, Crossbelts with Silver Diamond Clasp Pattern (Redcoat)
Parts: Minifigure, Torso |
* | | 973pb0204 Torso Imperial Soldier Blue Uniform Jacket with Black and Gold Trim over Shirt with Buttons, Crossbelts with Silver Diamond Clasp Pattern (Bluecoat)
Parts: Minifigure, Torso |
In Catalog Identification, lmhansmangmail. writes:
| | Can someone help me identify this torso. Don't know if the arms are correct
i think they are
thnx
Linda
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Dec 28, 2021 09:26 | | Subject: | 25% sale ends Friday | | Viewed: | 49 times | | Topic: | Sales | |
| Hi All,
My store has a 25% sale, on Friday the sale will end and my store will close
for a couple of months.
Please take a look at my inventory and consider making a purchase.
Thank you,
Cob
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Dec 22, 2021 14:08 | | Subject: | Re: Refund Bug | | Viewed: | 39 times | | Topic: | Technical Issues | |
| In Technical Issues, AFOLliquidation writes:
| | Have tried 7 times since yesterday to issue a partial refund. I get to the "Review
Refund" page and click "Submit Refund" and receive this message: "Something went
wrong. Please try again."
|
Check your paypal balance, do you have enough in paypal to make the refund?
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Dec 17, 2021 17:35 | | Subject: | Re: I'm about to be ripped off by a scammer... | | Viewed: | 62 times | | Topic: | General | |
| | | Buyer also claimed the items were counterfeit. These scams often have 2 embedded
claims so that if one fails (the urine bs) there is still the other one to deal
with. Also, if the odor was a pungent as the buyer claims the post office would
not have delivered it. Urine is considered a toxic substance and must be properly
packaged.
https://about.usps.com/posters/pos138/pos138_hazard_007.htm
|
Good point
| |
| | I would offer return shipping with a prepaid label and provide a refund upon
receipt of the items. I would also video opening the package that was returned.
|
Why do this?
|
Why, because that is how I would choose to handle this situation.
| | Even if PayPal decides against her, buyer still has to return the
items at their own expense.
|
Incorrect
https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/returns/terms
| | I have never heard of a successful PayPal appeal
using video, would love to hear about anyone being successful with video of opening
the package.
|
I haven't heard of video evidence failing.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Dec 17, 2021 15:12 | | Subject: | Re: I'm about to be ripped off by a scammer... | | Viewed: | 95 times | | Topic: | General | |
| In General, JerseyGirl689 writes:
| | Kind of a long story, buyer contacts me last month asking if I'll please
open my store so they could purchase a couple of figures. Wasn't really
interested, but gave them the password anyway (my first mistake), and they made
a purchase. Pulled the order and sent invoice, instead of paying they waited
awhile and used the password to add another figure. Pulled it and sent another
invoice, same thing, they waited awhile and added another figure, pulled it and
sent an invoice, you guessed it, they waited, used the password and added another
figure. Each time resetting the time.
Anyway, once I was wise to this scenario I changed the password and waited.
Finally messaged asking if they were going to submit payment or if there was
a problem I should be aware of. Response was, I'll be submitting payment
today. Waited several more days and finally opened a NPB. Buyer paid that evening
and I shipped the order the next day. Mostly brand new never assembled CMF's
with leaflets and packages.
Tracking shows the order was delivered a few days, so today I get this message:
"Hi! I have received the package. But all of the figures are so permiated with
cat urine, As I was walking out to the mailbox I could even smell it. Maybe
by a compensating half refund That would be fair. Let me know what you can do!
Thank you Kindly!"
I did respond in anger (my second mistake), "Seriously? Guessing this is a pathetic
attempt at retaliation, since you couldn't
be bothered to pay for your order until I filed a NPB. Especially since I don't
even have a cat."
So this is where we are now, see pic. Between 1000's of transactions between
here and Ebay I've never had a claim made against me, but hear all the time
that Paypal always sides with the buyer, does anyone have any suggestions on
how to proceed. In a normal situation I'd simply tell the buyer to return
the order for a full refund including shipping, in this case I seriously doubt
mu merchandise would come back the same way it was sent.
|
It is possible an animal entered the delivery truck and did it's business
on your package. I have left my car door open for minutes and my neighbors cats
entered my car. I think the cats thought my car was either a fun house or had
something good to eat (or both) as the cats entered my car a few times.
I would offer return shipping with a prepaid label and provide a refund upon
receipt of the items. I would also video opening the package that was returned.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Dec 13, 2021 23:41 | | Subject: | 25% off everything | | Viewed: | 74 times | | Topic: | Sales | |
| 25% off everything
Your order ships next day.
Sorry, I am only shipping to USA addresses at this time.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Nov 28, 2021 20:55 | | Subject: | Re: fake shield? | | Viewed: | 59 times | | Topic: | General | |
| In General, rab1234 writes:
| | Figured if someone had it they could check. since it was only in one set, it
shouldn’t have variations.
In General, HC writes:
| | hi,
picture would help...but as many times discussed in this forum...
not all lego parts have the lego-logo..some have just a number ..or the ''C''
depending on the mold or where it is manufactured
In General, rab1234 writes:
| | I'm pretty sure I have a fake since I have a similar circular shield and
I found a tiny "lego" printed on the handle, but can anyone confirm if: 75902pb09
(wonder woman shield) has the logo or not?
|
|
|
That shield is used in numerous sets with different decorations painted on the
shield. Some sets are unpainted.
https://www.bricklink.com/v2/search.page?q=75902*&rpp=100&tab=P#T=P
|
| In Catalog Identification, watsonkm writes:
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Nov 25, 2021 10:07 | | Subject: | Re: Parts smelling like cigarette smoke still new | | Viewed: | 67 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
| In Selling, CSC writes:
| | Would you and/or Bricklink consider parts/minifigs that smell like smoke new?
It is not just a bit of a smell, it is horrible on each minifig I ordered.
I also contacted the seller after placing the order that he should not send the
items if they smell like smoke as I saw that in his feedback. The seller never
responded but shipped the parts AFTER I sent my message.
Any ideas on how to handle this?
Thanks
|
Dawn soap and water does well to remove smells from plastic parts. The rubber
parts hold on to smells.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Nov 18, 2021 17:29 | | Subject: | Re: part photo incorrect | | Viewed: | 45 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog, par016 writes:
| | In Catalog, wyldkat1976 writes:
| | Hi all,
is it just me or does the part picture for 3003pb078 have the stickers attached
upside down? On the set picture the stickers are the other way up.
Kev
|
Agree. It looks upside down to me. Picture from the instructions.
-Pete
|
The 2x2 Brick is in the upright position when installed (studs upright).
I agree that the sticker is incorrect (this picture is illustrated upside down).
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Nov 15, 2021 22:00 | | Subject: | Re: SHIPSTATION | | Viewed: | 44 times | | Topic: | General | |
| | | No clue why paypal had to switch to shipstation.
|
I know why
$$$$
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Nov 15, 2021 12:26 | | Subject: | Re: Misprint Torso! | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | General | |
| In General, EnchantedBricks writes:
| | Hey All,
I got a T'Challa Star-Lord fig the other day and noticed some marks on the
side, upon further inspection I saw that it's actually printing from the
front side. Anyone here collect misprints like this ? Or should I just try listing
it in my store and putting remarks?
Enchanted Bricks
|
It looks like dirt, have you tried cleaning the torso?
I doubt if this has any value other than the torso normal value. Misprints that
are interesting or neat are valuable, this is neither neat nor interesting to
me.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Nov 13, 2021 21:14 | | Subject: | Re: Help with Part Identification | | Viewed: | 28 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
| In Catalog Identification, SurplusParts writes:
| | I have noticed a few glitches with the images on the site.
Can anyone confirm if they are genuine 1x2 Reddish Brown bricks in the photo
??
|
I would need a picture from underneath to confirm
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Nov 13, 2021 11:41 | | Subject: | Re: How to restrict shopping to low-rated users? | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
| In Selling, Cob writes:
| | In Selling, Brickroom writes:
| | Hi there,
as a seller,d I have to say that "low rated" /small amount of purchase/ buyers
are most demanding in operation, time, and requirements.
Is there any way how to restrict purchase options for users with fewer feedbacks?
|
I have these in place, since implementing these my experience with new buyers
has been much better.
|
If you select these, also make sure that all of your items are set to Instant
Checkout. Run this report on the Inventory page.
|
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Nov 13, 2021 11:40 | | Subject: | Re: How to restrict shopping to low-rated users? | | Viewed: | 42 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
| In Selling, ck.brick.lego writes:
| | Thanks
But with "show new buyers only instant check-out options", it might be difficult
to set an automated shipping cost calculation. It sounds to me that it either
ends up turning down potential buyers with no such automatic calculation, or
the buyer might need to pay again for the miscalculated shipping cost.
|
There is a trade off, either take the risk of losing customers or take the risk
of new buyers. Your choice, either has good and bad consequences.
I have had zero Non-Paying-Buyers in the last 6 months.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Nov 12, 2021 12:33 | | Subject: | Re: How to restrict shopping to low-rated users? | | Viewed: | 72 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
| In Selling, Brickroom writes:
| | Hi there,
as a seller,d I have to say that "low rated" /small amount of purchase/ buyers
are most demanding in operation, time, and requirements.
Is there any way how to restrict purchase options for users with fewer feedbacks?
|
I have these in place, since implementing these my experience with new buyers
has been much better.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Nov 12, 2021 12:30 | | Subject: | Re: How to restrict shopping to low-rated users? | | Viewed: | 82 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
| In Selling, Nubs_Select writes:
| | It's Sarcasm
|
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Nov 9, 2021 14:54 | | Subject: | Re: Boston Terrier | | Viewed: | 24 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
| In Catalog Identification, cycbuild writes:
| | In Catalog Identification, Cob writes:
| | For Christmas, I want to give a desk decoration for my co-worker who has a Boston
Terrier.
Which LEGO dog figure looks the most like a Boston Terrier to you?
|
* | | 29602pb02 Dog, French Bulldog with Black Eyes, Nose, Mouth, Bright Pink Tongue and Light Bluish Gray Around Right Eye Pattern
Parts: Animal, Land |
|
Thank you!
What builds are the dogs in the 2nd and 3rd photo?
|
| For Christmas, I want to give a desk decoration for my co-worker who has a Boston
Terrier.
Which LEGO dog figure looks the most like a Boston Terrier to you?
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Nov 8, 2021 14:48 | | Subject: | 10% to 30% off clear out sale | | Viewed: | 58 times | | Topic: | Sales | |
| All items in my store are 10% to 30% off my normal pricing. Please consider
placing an order.
I have uploaded anything for a while and I have been fairly inactive with this
LEGO hobby for a while.
This sale is to clear out inventory and free up space. I don't plan to be
active in 2022 and hope to restart my LEGO hobby in 2023.
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Nov 1, 2021 20:23 | | Subject: | Re: Fakes stamped with LEGO? | | Viewed: | 49 times | | Topic: | LEGO products | |
| In LEGO, LifeInPlastic writes:
| | In a recent bulk lot, I found about a dozen or so of these slopes with messed
up stud logos (see pic, ones on the right are the parts in question, left one
is standard). They are identical in mould, weight and colour as the one of the
left, but the stud logos are upside down and/or crooked. Are they fakes?
|
My opinion, real LEGO.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Nov 1, 2021 20:21 | | Subject: | Re: I can't issue a full refund through Bircklink | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Problem Order | |
| In Problem Order, Gladeye writes:
| | Hi. A buyer ordered a minifigure that I don't actually have in stock (inventory
mistake). I am trying to send them a complete refund through Paypal, but every
time I click to confirm the refund I get a message in red saying "Something went
wrong. Please try again."
I guess I could refund straight from Paypal, but I wanted do this the more formal
way. Is the error message I received unusual? There's no explanation with
it and everything seems to be properly completed on the form.
|
Do you have enough in your PayPal account to make the refund?
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 31, 2021 08:00 | | Subject: | Re: 47398 Wedge Light Gray - New Image LBG vs LG | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
| In Catalog Identification, Ladyandabrick writes:
| | Hello All, your a terrific, thank you.
Posting the second image, sometimes the camera does not catch the true colour.
I also have the left wedge 47397.
|
If you were to sell this wedge as light gray, I would upload this picture with
the lot.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 28, 2021 13:22 | | Subject: | Re: Changing my shipping address for 1 order | | Viewed: | 25 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, Daledvm writes:
| | I want to change the shipping address so I can order from a store that doesn't
ship to the USA. I have a friend that lives in that country. However, I can't
get Bricklink to begin processing the order so I can change the shipping location.
What should I do? Do I have to change my address completely on Bricklink for
a while and change it back? Or is there a way to get into the order screen even
though it just says seller will not ship to me.
Thanks in advance for any help,
Dale
|
If you pay onsite, generally you can change the shipping address as you check
out.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 28, 2021 13:19 | | Subject: | Re: 47398 Wedge Light Gray? | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
| In Catalog Identification, Ladyandabrick writes:
| | Hello All
I have item 47398 in light gray. ( I had to zoom in to get 2002 Lego Group hence
why the
color is off in the image.
Seeking your assistance to identify the set?, that this item belongs too.
Thanks
|
Can you post a picture of this beside other light gray and light bluish gray
parts?
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 26, 2021 13:17 | | Subject: | Re: Picked up a few sails | | Viewed: | 47 times | | Topic: | General | |
| In General, Stuart9 writes:
| | Thanks.
I’m not in a position to go through them all yet, bought a large lot.
|
Excuse me for a minute while I pick my mouth up off the floor.....
.
.
.
.
That is a wonderful find!
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 26, 2021 13:15 | | Subject: | Re: Anyone using PayPal Micropayments? | | Viewed: | 38 times | | Topic: | Payment Methods | |
| In Payment Methods, cosmicray writes:
| | In Payment Methods, Grosoleil writes:
| | Anyone using PayPal Micropayments? It seems like the fees would be more interesting,
any one have experienced it?
|
At one time, using micropayments required a second PayPal account. IOW, an account
was either all full rate fees, or all micropayment fees.
Nita Rae
|
My PayPal account charges full fee regardless of the size of transaction, how
do I convert it to dual micro and normal fee account?
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 25, 2021 09:27 | | Subject: | Re: Just found a few horses | | Viewed: | 48 times | | Topic: | General | |
| In General, Stuart9 writes:
Wow! Very nice find!
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 25, 2021 09:26 | | Subject: | Re: Is this set complete if it missing... | | Viewed: | 48 times | | Topic: | Searching | |
| | | Poster, don't know, the below rules don't mention gear.
|
My opinion on the poster. The poster is the same as the instructions, call it
complete and note that the poster is missing.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 25, 2021 09:24 | | Subject: | Re: Is this set complete if it missing... | | Viewed: | 65 times | | Topic: | Searching | |
| In Searching, OsAsTk writes:
| | I have remade sets from bulk. I did a last inventory before thinking of selling
them and I noticed that some dumb parts are missing.
Can a set be considered complete if it is missing:
1) I miss the human tool
2) I miss one key . Only one is needed for the build but
it's sold with 2 on Sprue
3) I miss the poster
4) I miss one Plume Feather . Only one is needed for the
build.
|
If it is listed as inventory, it is not complete.
Human Tool missing - incomplete
Key missing - incomplete (2 are listed in inventory) side note - my wife and
I both have keys do our house so two keys are reasonable
Poster, don't know, the below rules don't mention gear.
Plume missing - incomplete
https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=102&q=complete
"Complete - Set contains all parts necessary to build all of the models (including
alternate models) in the instructions but does not have to contain the original
box/packaging and/or extra parts. If the set is missing instructions, the description
must state so. If the set did not come with instructions then the set should
include all parts listed in the picture inventory which is located on the box
or bucket. The set must include all original stickers used on the model either
still on the sticker sheet or applied."
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 23, 2021 13:11 | | Subject: | Re: Frankenstein? | | Viewed: | 60 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog Requests, infinibrix writes:
| | In Catalog Requests, Cob writes:
| | I'm confused, why would searching for Frankenstein give monster results instead
of doctors?
Frankenstein was a doctor, creator of the monster
|
Isn't it obvious? Because most people refer to both the Creature and Creator
as simply the word Frankenstein!
|
Yes obvious.
Obviously it was a joke about the general confusion of identity of Frankenstein.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 22, 2021 15:45 | | Subject: | Re: Frankenstein? | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| In Catalog Requests, infinibrix writes:
| | Searching for Frankenstein I expected to find more than just the one Minifigure
therefore regardless of what their official names might be can we not at least
add the word (frankenstein) in brackets as this I'm sure is how most people
would see them?
Either way many of their associated parts already contain the word Frankenstein
making it a catalog inconsistency?
|
I'm confused, why would searching for Frankenstein give monster results instead
of doctors?
Frankenstein was a doctor, creator of the monster
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 20, 2021 16:04 | | Subject: | Re: Damaged Box | | Viewed: | 58 times | | Topic: | Price Guide | |
| In Problem, Stevo76 writes:
| | Hi everyone,
I’m new to this forum so go easy on me!
I’m hoping to get some advice. I bought a Star Wars New Order Assault Walker
(item 75189) last year as I saw that it was to be discontinued. It’s still sealed
in the box but there’s a large rip in the back of the box.
I wondered if anyone could advise if this has significantly affected the value
and if so what the likely value would be.
Thanks in advance!
|
The box is listed for $17 to $35, there has been only two sales, $13 and $20.
Deduct an amount from the sealed price in box for what you would value the box.
https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?O=75189-1#T=S&O={%22ss%22:%22US%22,%22rpp%22:%22100%22,%22iconly%22:0}
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 14, 2021 12:14 | | Subject: | Re: Part Identification - LEGO? | | Viewed: | 58 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, emperor61 writes:
| | Hi
Did part x47, the Dragon Plume, ever appear in Black? It's not listed in
the BL catelogue but I've currently got a piece in black. Would it be fake
then? If anyone can confirm would be appreciated as it looks pretty authentic...
Cheers.
|
There are 8 people who want this in black, but not in the catalogue as you mentioned.
Several years ago there was a seller in Canada who custom made these wheels and
sold them on eBay, they were very good replicates. I don't recall if that
seller was making them in black.
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 14, 2021 10:12 | | Subject: | Personal Feedback Record - Thank you Buyers! | | Viewed: | 190 times | | Topic: | Feedback | |
| Thank you Buyers!
My last 11 orders have all provided positive feedback, I think that is a personal
record for buyers giving consecutive feedback.
Cob
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 14, 2021 10:06 | | Subject: | Re: TAXES | | Viewed: | 48 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
| In Off Topic, crxefx writes:
| | You may want to discuss this with your tax professional, rather than discuss
it in an online forum where all can read. If you are running a business, you
should be well versed in tax code and filings. An income is an income, to the
IRS..
|
Sometimes people don't even know where to start looking for tax advice or
what questions to even ask. Why discourage sellers from asking questions to
a community who has a very wide depth of knowledge?
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 14, 2021 10:01 | | Subject: | Re: TAXES | | Viewed: | 38 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
| | | besides then you wouldn't be able to get the postal discount.
|
www.paypal.com/shipnow
You can ship a package to anyone with PayPal, regardless if they paid with PayPal.
This is very useful for buyers who pay with Stripe.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 14, 2021 09:59 | | Subject: | Re: TAXES | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Off Topic | |
| | | | | third party network platforms like PayPal will be issuing forms and reporting
to the IRS for all accounts if the transactions exceed $600 for that year. Fortunately,
they did make the clarification that this will only apply to things that are
categorized as “Goods or Services” as opposed the “Friends and Family” option
with PayPal.
|
Anyone on this site taking payments under the Friends and Family category would
be committing tax fraud, I am not entirely sure why you would even bring tis
up in this setting.
|
It is important to me that "Friends and Family" are excluded from the reporting.
I receive "Friends and Family" payments from my Family for reimbursement of Christmas
presents we go together and purchase for my parents or many other items. So
yes it is appropriate to bring up "Friends and Family" payments on the forum
and it is useful for others to know that "Friends and Family" payment types are
not included in the 1099.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 7, 2021 11:46 | | Subject: | Re: How to add tracking number--Advice to sellers | | Viewed: | 45 times | | Topic: | Shipping | |
| In Shipping, Cob writes:
| | This post is to help sellers more easily give the buyers the tracking number.
I recently placed a few orders, the sellers did their part, invoiced, packaged,
shipped and provided a tracking number.
A couple of the sellers manually added the tracking number to the drive thru
or sent me a separate message with the tracking number. While everything was
good, the process to deliver the tracking number could be better.
See screenshots with instructions.
There is a setting to allow sellers to enter the tracking number directly into
the order, click on "customize display" link on the orders tab. If you don't
see "customize display" click on the "all" link to see all of your orders.
Next, check the box next to tracking number and click "submit changes".
Go back to your orders page and the "tracking number" column will be active.
After you put a tracking number into this box, it will display on your buyers
order (see second image).
Let me know if you have any questions,
Cob
|
Another tip, I use the tracking number field to track if I have purchased postage
for an order.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 7, 2021 11:42 | | Subject: | How to add tracking number--Advice to sellers | | Viewed: | 143 times | | Topic: | Shipping | |
| This post is to help sellers more easily give the buyers the tracking number.
I recently placed a few orders, the sellers did their part, invoiced, packaged,
shipped and provided a tracking number.
A couple of the sellers manually added the tracking number to the drive thru
or sent me a separate message with the tracking number. While everything was
good, the process to deliver the tracking number could be better.
See screenshots with instructions.
There is a setting to allow sellers to enter the tracking number directly into
the order, click on "customize display" link on the orders tab. If you don't
see "customize display" click on the "all" link to see all of your orders.
Next, check the box next to tracking number and click "submit changes".
Go back to your orders page and the "tracking number" column will be active.
After you put a tracking number into this box, it will display on your buyers
order (see second image).
Let me know if you have any questions,
Cob
|
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2021 18:30 | | Subject: | Re: NEW PART NOT IN CATALOG | | Viewed: | 56 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, spacecaptain writes:
| | In Help, shopnsmurf34 writes:
| | I HAVE A PART 2773 FOIR MONORAIL TRAIN SYSTEM #6990.... ITS NOT ALREADY IN SYSTEM
HOW DO I ADD NEW PART
|
You might need to clean your keyboard. It appears your shift key may be stuck.
|
PLUS ONE!!!
LOL
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Oct 3, 2021 21:50 | | Subject: | Re: Is this counterfeit Lego? | | Viewed: | 70 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
| In Catalog Identification, MrPetovan writes:
| | When there's a © stamped on a part, it's probably LEGO.
I seem to remember BrickLink had a Help page about identifying genuine LEGO parts,
or more to the point how difficult it is because the stamps aren't necessarily
present on all genuine LEGO parts, but I can't find it anymore.
In Catalog Identification, jbo210 writes:
| | In Catalog Identification, tEoS writes:
| | This statement is false. There are plenty of legitimate parts that did not have
Lego on them.
| | I am going off the basic understanding
that if a single part does NOT have the "LEGO" stamp on the plastic somewhere,
it is counterfeit.
|
|
tEoS,
I have found a lot of battle droid parts with no "LEGO" stamped on them. They
do have numbers stamped on them and a copyright "C" inside a circle.
Would you say they are legitimate? I just don't want to list them unless
I find a way to confirm.
|
|
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1256183
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Sep 25, 2021 17:38 | | Subject: | Re: Removing paint from Lego pieces | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, zorbanj writes:
| | Which one did you buy? I went on Amazon and there were a million choices, maybe
they're all the same and it doesn't matter.
In Help, Cob writes:
| |
I purchased some eucalyptus oil because of this post. With light rubbing and
a tissue I was able to get the paint off of a part. I am very impressed, thank
you for this tip.
|
|
I purchased this one, I have no idea if one works better than the other.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07MDZXPSK?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Sep 25, 2021 17:32 | | Subject: | Re: @Legodonorte | | Viewed: | 46 times | | Topic: | Feedback | |
| In Feedback, nunoafonso writes:
| | @legodonorte excelent seller! Order madethis week and arrived this week! THANKS
|
I find it odd that both seller and buyer used the word “ excelent” in the feedback.
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Sep 23, 2021 13:29 | | Subject: | Re: Build a brick sorter! | | Viewed: | 55 times | | Topic: | General | |
| In General, kzinti writes:
Very nice and great idea!
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Sep 17, 2021 23:15 | | Subject: | Re: Removing paint from Lego pieces | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, Yogi_007 writes:
| | In Help, ianhil writes:
| | Does anyone know how to remove paint from Lego without damaging the pieces please?
I’m assuming that paint stripper is too harsh but don’t know what else to try?
Thanks.
|
If you can get it, a small amount of eucalyptus oil on a clean rag. Rub slowly
and the paint will come off easily. Works a treat
HTH
Yogi
|
I purchased some eucalyptus oil because of this post. With light rubbing and
a tissue I was able to get the paint off of a part. I am very impressed, thank
you for this tip.
|
|
| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Sep 13, 2021 22:26 | | Subject: | Re: Spotting fake parts on Star Wars minifigs! | | Viewed: | 50 times | | Topic: | General | |
| In General, firestar246 writes:
| | In General, Bfbrinkley writes:
| | I'm going through a bunch of Star Wars minifigs and generally know to look
on the torso neck stud and the inside of the bottom of the legs for the Lego
logo, but am trying to determine where else to look for assurance my minifigs
are legit and not fakes. For example, my Commander Cody's helmet doesn't
appear to have the Lego ID anywhere on it. Does anyone know where to find this?
I'm only seeing a "C" on the inside top part of the helmet. Any tips? Thanks!
|
Many helmets and hair, including several SW ones, do not have a Lego logo, but
instead just a "C". Most likely that piece is genuine.
|
I believe this is the exact part I was requesting be added to this help page.
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1256183
|
Next Page: 5 More | 10 More | 25 More | 50 More | 100 More
|
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)