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View Thread Re: Cigarette Smoke - Try to salvage or Return? - randyipp (3472)
[...] This has never once worked for me, the only thing that has ever worked is letting them air out, sometimes for years.
(5 months ago, Dec 1, 2023, to Buying)
View Thread Re: EasyPost - randyipp (3472)
[...] Yes, mine changed before I saw the "Hey we changed the labels" notification. The only thing I don't love is the relocated rubber stamp but I just need to [...]
(5 months ago, Nov 30, 2023, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Anyone getting an uptick in crushed elements? - randyipp (3472)
[...] Not here. Damaged box sets are usually perfect for a parts seller. A strange thing I have seen recently was a part swapped out for a completely unrelated part, that [...]
(5 months ago, Nov 28, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Best way to motorize the old holiday train? - randyipp (3472)
[...] I have to agree, if just the motor died why not just go get a new 9v motor? The lack of giant battery box plus the cost of batteries makes it a much less desirable option [...]
(5 months ago, Nov 27, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: Accept quote - randyipp (3472)
[...] So if you go to your quotes request page, what is the current status of the quote?
(5 months ago, Nov 27, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: Multiple streets? - randyipp (3472)
[...] In China, the street information often has the form of [Town name] -> [Village name] -> Street (Road) name ->[Block number]-> House number. The components within [...]
(5 months ago, Nov 26, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: HELP! Part Designer is Super Tiny! - randyipp (3472)
[...] Studio forum has your answer. (URL)
(5 months ago, Nov 22, 2023, to Related Software)
View Thread Re: bricklink.com without www does NOT work - randyipp (3472)
[...] Looks like the root DNS entry is wrong. The www entry and root entry point to 2 different addresses, both amazon but one must be bad.
(6 months ago, Nov 13, 2023, to Technical Issues)
View Thread Re: Order Placing without knowing the Postage - randyipp (3472)
[...] Agreed. I do like the quote option that many provide, the last step of checkout you can quote instead of complete purchase if they have it enabled. Though I did just [...]
(6 months ago, Oct 23, 2023, to Announce)
View Thread Re: How do sellers ship baseplates? - randyipp (3472)
[...] Shocked no one mentioned this but I use record mailers. You can make them skinny if they only order a couple baseplates or a bit bigger to add parts with baseplates. [...]
(7 months ago, Oct 16, 2023, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: SHIPSTATION SLOW - randyipp (3472)
[...] I think I have tried it 3 times, 2 of those times it failed to even load. FYI pirate ship now has PayPal import working.
(9 months ago, Aug 14, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: label printer - randyipp (3472)
[...] Here UPS gave them out for free to customers so you will find tons of decent ones used on eBay for around $50-75 in the US. Found my LP 2844-Z about 5 years ago (I [...]
(9 months ago, Jul 23, 2023, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Store remarks update - randyipp (3472)
[...] You best bet is to use Brickstore. You can download your store into brickstore, change there or edit the bsx file manually with a notepad program. Then highlight all [...]
(9 months ago, Jul 23, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: Bulk minifig parts - wedding - randyipp (3472)
[...] Bulk minfigure lots would be best sourced on other platforms designed for bulk. On BL you pay a premium because they are checked for quality and are also identified [...]
(10 months ago, Jul 18, 2023, to Buying)
View Thread Re: Selling privileges revoked. - randyipp (3472)
[...] If you click on a store, and select feedback it will show the statistics for the last 6 months, kind of a way to see where a store might be headed. This seller does [...]
(10 months ago, Jul 15, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Selling privileges revoked. - randyipp (3472)
[...] I'm sorry you feel that I was dumping on you. I guess I should have also stated I've never been late either, and also imply how easy it was to be on time, that [...]
(10 months ago, Jul 15, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Selling privileges revoked. - randyipp (3472)
[...] Impressive. Maybe that perfection would be better spent on customer service seeing your 98.33% positive feedback in the last 6 months.
(10 months ago, Jul 15, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Counterfeit torsos with Lego markings onstud? - randyipp (3472)
[...] I doubt they are counterfeit torsos. They are probably just from this set (Gear 852543) During this time when they were still removable there were some serious quality [...]
(10 months ago, Jul 4, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: Win a Canada Post Truck on Canada Day - randyipp (3472)
[...] More than 60% of Canadians live south of Seattle.
(10 months ago, Jun 30, 2023, to Contests)
View Thread Re: Community Challenge!!! - randyipp (3472)
[...] Don't be too thorough when you look "him" up... (URL)
(10 months ago, Jun 30, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Part unrecognized in BrickStock - randyipp (3472)
[...] Update the database, they both work fine for me, But I agree w/Nubs make sure you are using Brickstore.
(10 months ago, Jun 27, 2023, to Related Software)
View Thread Re: USPS Ground Advantage - randyipp (3472)
[...] Zones are not just locations or states, they are basically distance relative to your shipping location. (URL)
(10 months ago, Jun 26, 2023, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Spam & Forum Community Poll results!!!! - randyipp (3472)
[...] Thanks for that I keep forgetting to bookmark the site and then try to guess the letter combination and I am always way off. The I need to scour the forum for all posts [...]
(10 months ago, Jun 25, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Spam & Forum Community Poll results!!!! - randyipp (3472)
[...] Why am I being screamed at?
(10 months ago, Jun 25, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: What kit is the start of? - randyipp (3472)
[...] That would be great, you could probably narrow down a set considerably with 5 easy to identify common parts.
(11 months ago, Jun 10, 2023, to Catalog Identification)
View Thread Re: What kit is the start of? - randyipp (3472)
[...] Hey Brian, Just a heads up, you can use the appears in search to fairly easily find these partial builds. It may take a bit of time to identify 3 parts and their color [...]
(11 months ago, Jun 10, 2023, to Catalog Identification)
View Thread Re: No PayPal credit - will buy MUCH LESS FROM SE - randyipp (3472)
[...] I am a bit surprised about this as well. Using PayPal credit was always an option until somewhat recently. I assumed it wasn't available because my last 2 orders [...]
(11 months ago, Jun 9, 2023, to Buying)
View Thread Re: moulding ips and fake beams - randyipp (3472)
[...] I don't think the pip can be used definitively in parts that are still in production as they may have changed. I think it is the first indicator to make you suspect [...]
(11 months ago, Jun 5, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: Request for invoice (backup method) - randyipp (3472)
[...] Use this search to avoid in the future, it is invaluable.
(11 months ago, Jun 3, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Torso cracking - randyipp (3472)
[...] You risk breaking the torso taking the arms out and putting new ones in. The new arms you put in might also be very loose. The only reason why you would do this is [...]
(12 months ago, May 21, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: Anyone ever carelessly cut open... - randyipp (3472)
[...] This is the way!
(12 months ago, May 8, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Anyone ever carelessly cut open... - randyipp (3472)
[...] I used to cut them behind the rear flap, about 1" so I could verify the figure but found pulling them apart to be just as easy and still requires no tape with zero [...]
(12 months ago, May 8, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Why is Bricklink so long? - randyipp (3472)
[...] Nope, he didn't but the feedback was left Feb 8th.
(12 months ago, May 8, 2023, to Feedback)
View Thread Re: Anyone ever carelessly cut open... - randyipp (3472)
[...] Am I the only one that pulls them apart from the back side? They split right down the seam.
(12 months ago, May 7, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Why is Bricklink so long? - randyipp (3472)
[...] While I agree there is no vulgar language here, it could be argued that ignoring someone is the opposite of doing your job. Can it be declined, can a message be sent? [...]
(12 months ago, May 6, 2023, to Feedback)
View Thread Re: No "Send Quote" button/link - randyipp (3472)
[...]
(12 months ago, May 5, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: Motor for train in 79111 - randyipp (3472)
[...] No set for it but I think I saw a YouTube video on it some time ago, they added a 9V motor to the tender.
(12 months ago, Apr 24, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Netiquette on the forum - randyipp (3472)
[...] Sadly fallen on deaf ears, even other forum moderators don't do it. Too bad, on more modern forums it's done by default and you can generally click to expand [...]
(13 months ago, Apr 21, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Reduce time to complete NPBs - randyipp (3472)
You could also adopt instant checkout and virtually eliminate NPBs completely. Seems like an obvious choice to me!
(13 months ago, Apr 11, 2023, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Most boring LEGO set ever? - randyipp (3472)
[...] You may be mixing ugly and boring, my son and I have played with this bargain train set for hours on end. It may be horrible to look at but it has a ton of play features, [...]
(13 months ago, Apr 8, 2023, to LEGO products)
View Thread Re: I'm such a Doofus.... - randyipp (3472)
[...] Yes, it's the worst. I have done it, and it sucks. Just happened to have 2 orders going to the same postal code on the same weekend and of course 50/50 shot managed [...]
(13 months ago, Apr 5, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Netiquette on the forum - randyipp (3472)
[...] I think mine is broken.
(13 months ago, Mar 30, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Just opened my store Smells like brick spirit - randyipp (3472)
[...] All apologies, Something in the way.
(13 months ago, Mar 29, 2023, to New Stores)
View Thread Re: label method for bins - randyipp (3472)
[...] Used to use a handheld dymo but upgraded to a Brother P-Touch PRO-XL (PC-9500) you can buy for $50 or so used on eBay. I can use a ton of different sizes and [...]
(13 months ago, Mar 25, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: IS MY STORE HACKED? - randyipp (3472)
Also, you can go into your Bricksync\data\logs folder and open them to find out exactly why this happened.
(14 months ago, Mar 22, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: IS MY STORE HACKED? - randyipp (3472)
[...] I never use commands in bricksync other than blmaster on/off as I tried that once and set all my remarks to the BL part number, basically the reason why I have an email [...]
(14 months ago, Mar 22, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: IS MY STORE HACKED? - randyipp (3472)
[...] First download your current inventory as a worse case scenario backup. Directly from the developer: Steps to restore that backup: #0 Shutdown BrickSync #1 Copy that backup [...]
(14 months ago, Mar 22, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: IS MY STORE HACKED? - randyipp (3472)
[...] Generally bricksync does not work that way, it is far more likely for a closed bricklink shop to wipe out all parts on brick owl as a closed store will look like 0 parts [...]
(14 months ago, Mar 22, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Save progress in Part out Verification - randyipp (3472)
CTRL + SHIFT + T But as another said, don't use bricklink to edit locations on a large part out. To be fair bricklink didn't do anything wrong, you made a mistake that [...]
(14 months ago, Mar 21, 2023, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: US $0.01 Fee Amount Due - randyipp (3472)
[...] This happened to me as well a while back, Admin Russell took care of mine for me with a forum post like this.
(14 months ago, Mar 5, 2023, to Technical Issues)
View Thread Re: Trying to find stores that take other payment - randyipp (3472)
[...] I thought you could still guest checkout without a PayPal account, maybe that is gone? There is no list unfortunately or way to search. If you are buying by wanted [...]
(14 months ago, Mar 2, 2023, to Buying)
View Thread Re: How is this not feedback manipulation? - randyipp (3472)
[...] What? The buyer is asking the seller to complete the order as placed or they will leave neutral/negative feedback. If the buyer said: "Give me all my money back [...]
(14 months ago, Feb 26, 2023, to Feedback)
View Thread Re: BrickStore - randyipp (3472)
[...] If you select mass update it only mass updates any lines/lots with actual changes. So if you grab 3 lots that don't need to be updated, mass update - you get nothing. [...]
(15 months ago, Feb 20, 2023, to Related Software)
View Thread Re: Brickstock - randyipp (3472)
[...] Nope, just uploaded recently, what version are you on, are you up to date? Latest is 2022.11.2 I have accidentally forgotten to change from Old remarks to New remarks [...]
(15 months ago, Feb 20, 2023, to Technical Issues)
View Thread Re: More reason to love Bricklink! - randyipp (3472)
[...] Strange that comments about the selling platform specifically reflect on those who use it without specifically mentioning the people who use it? If I make fun or poke [...]
(15 months ago, Feb 3, 2023, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Paypal Shipping - randyipp (3472)
[...] Oh man, you just blew my mind.... I have been seeing so many small cash back notifications by using my PayPal debit card and for some reason my brain never linked the [...]
(15 months ago, Feb 2, 2023, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Paypal Shipping - randyipp (3472)
[...] I have come to find it easier to paste a full address into Pirateship vs hoping that shipstation works that day. All the help I can offer!
(15 months ago, Feb 2, 2023, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Different Pear Golds? - randyipp (3472)
[...] The most important part of that entire post is this: (URL) "People will debate the nuances, but for the purposes of selling they are all Pearl Gold. If you want [...]
(15 months ago, Jan 31, 2023, to Catalog Identification)
View Thread Re: Double invoice text - randyipp (3472)
[...] If you edit your store you can change the message templates (last under shipping options) and remove whatever default text you like from any of the templates.
(15 months ago, Jan 29, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: Messages are not forward to email - randyipp (3472)
[...] Well it might be tedious if you do it for free, but for $300 there is a tool that walks you through the process from emailarchitect.net. It was worth every penny and [...]
(15 months ago, Jan 29, 2023, to Problem)
View Thread Re: Messages are not forward to email - randyipp (3472)
[...] While this is technically true, the root of the problem is bricklink's email configuration. This is only going to get worse over time as more email hosts will require [...]
(15 months ago, Jan 29, 2023, to Problem)
View Thread Re: Messages are not forward to email - randyipp (3472)
[...] Failed... (email from December 2022) Authentication-Results: spf=pass (sender IP is 54.208.31.131) smtp.mailfrom=bricklink.com; dkim=none (message [...]
(15 months ago, Jan 29, 2023, to Problem)
View Thread Re: I want the Model Team sets brought back. - randyipp (3472)
[...] Honestly the only good thing about model team sets is the nostalgia, everything else now a days is so much better. Some things are meant to stay history and not be drudged [...]
(15 months ago, Jan 28, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: star wars, star wars, STAR WARS!!! - randyipp (3472)
[...] Well to be fair there are 66 in 23 lots, sounds a lot better that way. :) And FYI you may want to add a weight to Dwarf Spider Droid as that will prevent instant [...]
(16 months ago, Jan 18, 2023, to Sales)
View Thread Re: How much did I earn? - randyipp (3472)
[...] Easiest way is to download your orders (next to mass drive through button) in CSV or Excel format and it is totaled at the bottom.
(16 months ago, Jan 18, 2023, to Taxes)
View Thread Re: "Ships to me" Issues - randyipp (3472)
[...] You can just tell them to add an onsite payment method to resolve this, either PayPal or Stripe will resolve the issue. Basically this is needed to collect sales tax. [...]
(16 months ago, Jan 17, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: Yellowed Clear Pieces - Brand New Sets - randyipp (3472)
[...] Unfortunately with trans-clear pieces there has been a ton of variation lately, this is very common. You will also notice shade/color variations in trans light-blue. [...]
(16 months ago, Jan 12, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Bricksync Load a Backup File - randyipp (3472)
[...] Sounds like you are doing it right. Make sure your store is open when you do this, you can just set a huge min buy if you don't want orders. Old bricksync installs [...]
(16 months ago, Jan 11, 2023, to Related Software)
View Thread Re: New here - randyipp (3472)
[...] Strange post. First this isn't a variant issue, it is correct or not. I mean if we have to start sending messages to sellers to ask if all the new parts in a new [...]
(16 months ago, Jan 7, 2023, to Feedback)
View Thread Re: Seller privileges revoked- New owner trying t - randyipp (3472)
Not super helpful but can you download your inventory with Brickstore in the mean time? I think you made the right move, creating a post that will hopefully gain some attention.
(16 months ago, Jan 6, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: "FIGURE IT OUT" SITE - randyipp (3472)
[...] Looks like they changed the way the search works with quotes, it doesn't work with them at all any more. I also agree that it is much faster, though that is not really [...]
(17 months ago, Dec 21, 2022, to General)
View Thread Re: Buyers, do yourself (and sellers) a favor. - randyipp (3472)
[...] I suppose the same could be said for a 1 lot order having to wait because a 400 lot order asked if you could ship asap. Linear is not really fair or unfair, it is by [...]
(17 months ago, Dec 12, 2022, to General)
View Thread Re: Common Courtesy - randyipp (3472)
This is why I always think those who are buyers who in turn become sellers are the best places to shop from. They know what it's like to be shortchanged a part or two with [...]
(17 months ago, Dec 10, 2022, to Buying)
View Thread Re: Storage Options - Akro-Mils prices way up ??? - randyipp (3472)
[...] Ugh, can barely make that out... try number 2
(18 months ago, Nov 23, 2022, to General)
View Thread Re: Storage Options - Akro-Mils prices way up ??? - randyipp (3472)
[...] 2018, those were the days. I guess it is true, you don't know how good you have it until its gone.
(18 months ago, Nov 23, 2022, to General)
View Thread Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs - randyipp (3472)
[...] I am still yet to hear a good reason to assemble new figures. I think my favorite is to stop the parts from rubbing together, even though they were removed from a plastic [...]
(18 months ago, Nov 9, 2022, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Trimble SX10 Scanning Total Station - randyipp (3472)
[...] Good point, I was thinking it was a 1x4 modified but even that doesn't have hollow studs. Who knows what I was thinking!
(18 months ago, Nov 6, 2022, to Help)
View Thread Re: Trimble SX10 Scanning Total Station - randyipp (3472)
[...] May not be an endorsed Lego set but those all look like actual Lego parts from the photos. Probably not worth much more than the parts unless you find the right buyer.
(18 months ago, Nov 6, 2022, to Help)
View Thread Re: Annoying Feedback - randyipp (3472)
[...] It's all about communication. Part of it was the lead up to how long the missing order took to be refunded and part of it is how it was dealt with during the process [...]
(18 months ago, Oct 29, 2022, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Annoying Feedback - randyipp (3472)
[...] So often this time of year, nothing like a increase in price and worse service! Honestly I don't blame the carriers I blame the daily "I'm a candidate vote for [...]
(18 months ago, Oct 29, 2022, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Misprint Blue Torso 6½ buttons - randyipp (3472)
[...] To be fair I am pretty sure it is all from the same person posting about the same part.
(19 months ago, Oct 21, 2022, to Help)
View Thread Re: Paypal Fees - Rather High - randyipp (3472)
[...] Strange to then give your opinion on something you've never used. Stipe is basically the same as Paypal, but does not offer a way to hold your money or shipping options. [...]
(19 months ago, Oct 18, 2022, to Payment Methods)
View Thread Re: Anyone use this to store lego? Good or bad? - randyipp (3472)
[...] When it comes to drawers you will be sliding in and out frequently do not go cheap. I tried one of these years ago and each drawer stuck and slid like trash. Personally [...]
(20 months ago, Sep 22, 2022, to General)
View Thread Re: Buyer complained before I could respond - randyipp (3472)
Posts like this are always concerning to me. This entire issue is just miscommunication and will only take basic communication skills to fix it. Do not quote your buyer on [...]
(20 months ago, Sep 20, 2022, to Feedback)
View Thread Re: Do I have reason to get this Neutral removed? - randyipp (3472)
[...] Zone is the biggest argument for instant checkout I see. Bricklink is the ONLY online marketplace that is or ever has been concerned with exact shipping. I guess when [...]
(20 months ago, Sep 19, 2022, to Feedback)
View Thread Re: Finally, some changes in Bricklink Website - randyipp (3472)
[...] Here is the site from 4-9-2020, don't see any images.
(20 months ago, Sep 15, 2022, to General)
View Thread Re: Break sets in set? - randyipp (3472)
[...] Prime candidate for this is any: (Set 60352-1)
(20 months ago, Sep 14, 2022, to Selling)
View Thread Re: did your Bricklink font change too? - randyipp (3472)
[...] Yes, it finally matches when you go to studio gallery, it used to change my font when I clicked into gallery and then back when I was anywhere else. I like the look.
(20 months ago, Sep 13, 2022, to General)
View Thread Re: First LEGO set you got - randyipp (3472)
[...] I could guess but probably never be certain. I can say that I 100% remember getting this set: (Set 6276-1) I was completely blown away by how huge and amazing it was, [...]
(20 months ago, Sep 9, 2022, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Pizza Contest! with an actual prize!!! - randyipp (3472)
$90.21
(20 months ago, Sep 9, 2022, to Contests)
View Thread Re: WARNING: Young Maxx picture! - randyipp (3472)
[...] The only disappointing part is that this story consisted of 3000 characters, without spaces. I mean it was so close, a true oddity.
(20 months ago, Sep 8, 2022, to General)
View Thread Re: (C) on Droid legs? - randyipp (3472)
[...] Many of the older ones do not have Lego in the mold. Most of mine have never had a logo, I think only the newer ones do. I have intentionally purchased some fake ones [...]
(20 months ago, Sep 7, 2022, to Catalog Identification)
View Thread Re: 20 Million orders today. THANK YOU BL !!! - randyipp (3472)
[...] Wow, a double digit order is very cool.
(20 months ago, Sep 5, 2022, to Buying)
View Thread Re: 20 Million orders today. THANK YOU BL !!! - randyipp (3472)
[...] I had to look it up, my first sale back in 2016 was:
(20 months ago, Sep 5, 2022, to Buying)
View Thread Re: figuring out minifigs from inventory - randyipp (3472)
[...] (URL) If you search "Rebrickable for minifigs" in this forum you'll get more info.
(20 months ago, Aug 31, 2022, to General)
View Thread Re: Multiple listings of the same part. - randyipp (3472)
[...] Don't forget to favorite! Drives me crazy unless they have actual reasons for it such as quality, but 9 lots with the same new part, yeah I'm not shopping there. [...]
(20 months ago, Aug 25, 2022, to General)
View Thread Re: Let's give away $100 to a fellow BL member! - randyipp (3472)
[...] 451
(21 months ago, Aug 24, 2022, to Contests)
View Thread Re: Let's give away $100 to a fellow BL member! - randyipp (3472)
[...] 466
(21 months ago, Aug 23, 2022, to Contests)
View Thread Re: My store is destroyed now or is it? - randyipp (3472)
[...] I can't help but think that there would be little to no speculation if this was handled a bit better. A simple message to the seller at the same time as the store [...]
(21 months ago, Aug 23, 2022, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Let's give away $100 to a fellow BL member! - randyipp (3472)
I'll go 483
(21 months ago, Aug 22, 2022, to Contests)

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