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View Thread Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants - zorbanj (821)
[...] Conspiracy theories aside, maybe they are being transparent about their true intentions. [...] The original list was tweaked, they haven't been convinced about [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 30, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants - zorbanj (821)
The photo you attached is misleading. Yes, if you count the mega-thread and the side threads we're probably at or near 1,000 posts but hundreds of unique users did not post [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 30, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants - zorbanj (821)
[...] "Hundreds" of users? I don't think so.
(4 months ago, Jan 29, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Bulk Order - zorbanj (821)
[...] I would definitely let the buyer know that there is more than one package and I would include a note in each box saying "Package 1 of 2" for example.
(4 months ago, Jan 29, 2024, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Bulk Order - zorbanj (821)
It might cost more as one package because of the Dimensional Weight. (URL) In Selling, Tracyd writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 29, 2024, to Selling)
View Thread Re: PayPal refund issue - zorbanj (821)
[...] Yes, your buyer got the $3 total, no worries there. When you refund an amount, Bricklink refunds associated sales tax as well. This is why the $3 is split into 2 parts. [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 29, 2024, to Technical Issues)
View Thread Re: How do you argue feedback given? - zorbanj (821)
For next time (hopefully this doesn't happen again): Message the buyer through both BL and their direct email telling them the listing and an error. Offer solutions, [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 28, 2024, to Help)
View Thread Re: How do you argue feedback given? - zorbanj (821)
Link: (URL) Unfortunately I don't this FB will be removed. Best bet is to try and work it out directly with the buyer. Maybe send an online link of the instructions or [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 28, 2024, to Help)
View Thread Re: Variants Thread - January 26 - zorbanj (821)
[...] [...] Your entire post is full of inaccuracies. You don't know what you're talking about. [...] Wrong. Seller is responsible for the intact delivery of the [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 28, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Variants Thread - January 26 - zorbanj (821)
(URL) In Catalog, Nubs_Select writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 27, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Variants Thread - January 26 - zorbanj (821)
This is what I did: (URL) In Catalog, The_Boyz_Bricks writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 27, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: How to find sellers who take credit cards? - zorbanj (821)
What's wrong with using PayPal? In Help, bugman1426 writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 27, 2024, to Help)
View Thread Re: Variant merge - specific answers needed - zorbanj (821)
If you wait until then, you won't be able to differentiate the duplicate lots without pulling them from inventory. If you are planning on adding comments I think it's [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 26, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants - zorbanj (821)
(Part 3855a,12) has these lots currently available for purchase: (URL) Unless you're talking about restoring a set for a personal collection, it is economically unfeasible [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 26, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: *** The Gift Shop Now Open! *** (US Based) - zorbanj (821)
I've asked this question many times and no one seems to know the answer: If the "Completed" status is for Buyers only, why are sellers allowed to change it? Any [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 26, 2024, to New Stores)
View Thread Re: *** The Gift Shop Now Open! *** (US Based) - zorbanj (821)
[...] Hitting people up for feedback or to mark their orders as complete is a very bad idea, unless you don't mind a few neutral/negative feedbacks from doing so.
(4 months ago, Jan 26, 2024, to New Stores)
View Thread Re: chance feedback - zorbanj (821)
(URL) In Help, firefighter7 writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 26, 2024, to Help)
View Thread Re: Is the Uk post awful or is this seller? - zorbanj (821)
BS or not it's clear that this seller doesn't understand his responsibilities. In Shipping, Adjour writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Merging piece varian is a BIG PROBLEM - zorbanj (821)
It's not nearly as bad as it looks once you dig into the list. I have 2 monitors. I opened the list on the right monitor and searched my inventory on the left monitor. Did [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Merging piece varian is a BIG PROBLEM - zorbanj (821)
The OP says it right here: (URL) In Catalog, randyf writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Variant Merges and BL Moving Backwards - zorbanj (821)
[...] Was it this guy: (URL)
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Announce)
View Thread Re: Package returned - zorbanj (821)
NSS is a badly misnamed term that covers ll of the following situations: (1) Seller does not ship the package at all. (2) Seller ships the package and you don't [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Problem Order)
View Thread Re: Package returned - zorbanj (821)
Check the terms page of the seller's shop to see if there is an explanation there. If not, do as the other posters have recommended and open a PayPal case and NSS claim. [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Problem Order)
View Thread Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants - zorbanj (821)
[...] This made me chuckle. The Great Headlight Merger, a potential extinction-level event for the marketplace.
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants - zorbanj (821)
[...] [...] This isn't being done. [...] This was tabled for further study and isn't being done at this time. [...] I agree, there's a big difference between [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants - zorbanj (821)
Is the video accurate or not? Admin Russell doesn't seem to think so: (URL) (URL) In Catalog, Saitobricks.ca writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants - zorbanj (821)
[...] This won't happen. Bricklink chooses to communicate through the forums. The original post announcing these changes is over 2 weeks old. You will have to check the [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants - zorbanj (821)
[...] Almost no one, based on the content of the posts and youtube videos.
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: How do I give IOSS Number to USPS? - zorbanj (821)
[...] USPS - I have no idea. If I were to hazard a guess it would be because most people who need that functionality use online services that already have it, like Piratesjip. [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Fun queries we sellers get... - zorbanj (821)
I don't take these sorts of inquiries seriously, but I do respond. You never know. If I was asked "How much for all of the Luke’s?" I would ask which Lukes are of [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 23, 2024, to Selling)
View Thread Re: obvious drop shipper order - zorbanj (821)
It's psychological. Certain buyers feel as if they are being taken advantage of because someone else is a making a profit from "their" inventory. In Selling, jennnifer [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 23, 2024, to Selling)
View Thread Re: obvious drop shipper order - zorbanj (821)
[...] Not following,wehy can't a drop shipper win a payment dispute?
(4 months ago, Jan 23, 2024, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Piecing together old sets - zorbanj (821)
I wouldn't risk including newer pieces unless you note which pieces. That is an expensive set. In Selling, Ziegelmeister writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 23, 2024, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Why is it that the Bricklink UI is so bad? - zorbanj (821)
You could try this version: (URL) In Feedback, zordid writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 23, 2024, to Feedback)
View Thread Re: obvious drop shipper order - zorbanj (821)
[...] Send the order per the buyer's instructions and be happy you made the sale. You can include the address inside the package without using an invoice/packing slip. [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 23, 2024, to Selling)
View Thread Re: New USPS rates in effect - zorbanj (821)
[...] Link to the good news: (URL)
(4 months ago, Jan 21, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Change confusing picture for 29085c01 - zorbanj (821)
[...] I don't think so, given I don't have the benefit of first-hand knowledge and based on your earlier post: "We now have a buyer who’s trying to leverage this [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 20, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Change confusing picture for 29085c01 - zorbanj (821)
[...] I've had the same problem and the root cause (the photo) needs to be addressed. If the catalog photo is kept it should be annotated to say "Top" and [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 20, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Quite a dilemma - zorbanj (821)
The buyer who *actually bought* the set. Most buyers who ask for photos are time wasters who don't buy. In General, SDF_Bricks writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 20, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: What do you think about seller notice? - zorbanj (821)
"Underarm swirls" is a great description, I'm going to use that too! If I'm going to list a torso with cracks/nicks/underarm swirls/etc it's going to be [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 19, 2024, to Media)
View Thread Re: What do you think about seller notice? - zorbanj (821)
I'll say "Torso cracked under arm socket". I toss cracked arms. In Media, Adjour writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 18, 2024, to Media)
View Thread Re: Zip lock bags - zorbanj (821)
I literally use zip lock sandwich bags. 3-4 cents a piece (sometimes less) good for almost everything. Link to the amazon knock-off: (URL) I also use the zip lock [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 18, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: Year End Shipping Costs Issue - zorbanj (821)
PirateShip also allows you to include the IOSS number for when Bricklink collects VAT. PayPal's Shipstation does not, although Pirateship allows IOSS numbers for its monthly [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 17, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: Pleased with builds - zorbanj (821)
I could, I'm just annoyed I have this problem. Some of the connections were loose out of the box and it's getting worse even though the set isn't that old. Ridiculous. [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 17, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: NSS removals - zorbanj (821)
Do you know this for certain? I haven't seen an official announcement but your message responses often say this. The breach was on November 3rd, I would think they're [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 17, 2024, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Year End Shipping Costs Issue - zorbanj (821)
I moved to Pirateship shortly after Shipstation took over (and ruined) the PayPal shipping function. Pirateship lets you run a fully customizable shipping cost report. [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 17, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: Pleased with builds - zorbanj (821)
The looseness of the connections worsens over time and the petals become a bit droopy. In General, Stuart9 writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 17, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: Fraudulent requests to not pay TAXES - zorbanj (821)
[...] Nothing would happen. The buyer either pays the customs duties or refuses. Upon refusal the package will be returned to the seller, and the seller will be out the cost [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 16, 2024, to Problem Order)
View Thread Re: Fraudulent requests to not pay TAXES - zorbanj (821)
[...] The buyer could refuse to pay the customs fees. The package will then be returned to you, and you will lose the shipping costs paid on top of the PayPal fees. You can [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 16, 2024, to Problem Order)
View Thread Re: Drop shippers how does it really work? - zorbanj (821)
Here is a thread about a German Drop-shipper store that was shut down: (URL) See especially these 2 messages from the above thread: (URL) (URL) The other drop-ship model is [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 15, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: Requesting a quote - zorbanj (821)
[...] (URL) Note that the store must have the quote feature enabled.
(4 months ago, Jan 12, 2024, to Buying)
View Thread Re: Store closed - zorbanj (821)
A seller can reserve lots for a buyer. If you contact him and express your interest he might reserve it for you and then you can buy it once the store re-poens. In Buying, karlkp [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 12, 2024, to Buying)
View Thread Re: Due to the upcoming variants merge do you... - zorbanj (821)
b) No Most sales of variants are driven by the inventories, which in turn populate buyer want lists. If the variants aren't going to be in the inventories, there is [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 12, 2024, to Inventories)
View Thread Re: USPS is getting worse :( - zorbanj (821)
My local post office has become too small for the current size of the town and there is often a long line. They allow packages to be left on the counter next to the postal clerks [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 12, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: NSS - zorbanj (821)
This isn't a valid NSS. If a buyer ordered undetermined parts you can send any variant. Fill this out: (URL) I would also include a tracking link showing that the package [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 12, 2024, to Help)
View Thread Re: Lost Package or Still Transit International - zorbanj (821)
You don't do anything. If there's a problem, the buyer will contact you. In General, uticabrix writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 12, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: How do you reply to feedback? - zorbanj (821)
I use a PC. In Feedback, Swatson217 writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 10, 2024, to Feedback)
View Thread Re: How do you reply to feedback? - zorbanj (821)
(URL) Scroll to the bottom and click the Reply hyperlink: (URL) You will then see a Reply hyperlink next to each feedback you received. In Feedback, Swatson217 writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 10, 2024, to Feedback)
View Thread Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants - zorbanj (821)
[...] Alot of people do. Do you restore older sets?
(4 months ago, Jan 10, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: USPS is getting worse :( - zorbanj (821)
[...] No, I've noticed this as well. Media Mail is becoming the unwanted stepchild of the USPS. [...] I stopped using Priority as I've see no real difference anymore [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 9, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants - zorbanj (821)
[...] I read through this thread with great interest. Looks like there is some confusion as to what the end result will be. Maybe you could make an addition to the Help page [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 9, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Anyone using ShipStation, know? - zorbanj (821)
If you have a ShipStation subscription it allows the IOSS number. If you are using the PayPal ShipStation it does not allow the IOSS number. In Shipping, popsicle writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 8, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Blocking - zorbanj (821)
[...] Yes, let it go. Ebay makes every seller paranoid. [...] Feel free to send your communications to me. I've been selling on eBay for almost 25 years.
(5 months ago, Jan 6, 2024, to Help)
View Thread Re: Just want to vent about color consistency... - zorbanj (821)
I would have LEGO replace them. What will you do if someone buys a large quantity and you're forced to send both variations? In General, Caroline77 writes: [...]
(5 months ago, Jan 6, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: PayPal - zorbanj (821)
No one here can help you, you'll have to reach out to PayPal directly. I would call them asap. In Payment Methods, brickmovnmama writes: [...]
(5 months ago, Jan 5, 2024, to Payment Methods)
View Thread Re: Sets advertised as "Complete" are missing pcs - zorbanj (821)
[...] Used set sellers should also be mindful of: (1) Sets redesigned during production. Examples are sets 6386 and 6394. The redesigns resulted in slightly different [...]
(5 months ago, Jan 4, 2024, to Problem Order)
View Thread Re: Should I buy replacements while waiting a NSS - zorbanj (821)
You were refunded, I very much doubt the original seller would ship what is now an unpaid order. In Buying, marciogabriel writes: [...]
(5 months ago, Dec 26, 2023, to Buying)
View Thread Re: Shipping rate - zorbanj (821)
Your actual postage may have been calculated on the DIMM weight: (URL) In Shipping, drnodine74 writes: [...]
(5 months ago, Dec 17, 2023, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: First npb - zorbanj (821)
PM me if you want to play hardball with this seller. In Feedback, goldknight writes: [...]
(5 months ago, Dec 15, 2023, to Feedback)
View Thread Re: Disallow adding fees to the order - zorbanj (821)
It's an order, so I would think the items would not be removed from inventory, like what happens now with manual invoice orders. If a store doesn't have hidden fees then [...]
(5 months ago, Dec 11, 2023, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Remove header when printing order page - zorbanj (821)
Are you using Mozilla Firefox? In Help, Heartbricker writes: [...]
(5 months ago, Dec 10, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: Disallow adding fees to the order - zorbanj (821)
I would have this be an account setting. For my shop I would set this to 3 days. The order could also be auto-cancelled after 3 days like quotes, with no feedback allowed by [...]
(5 months ago, Dec 10, 2023, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Disallow adding fees to the order - zorbanj (821)
This is the answer. In Suggestions, yorbrick writes: [...]
(5 months ago, Dec 10, 2023, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: New Bricklink Beta Website - zorbanj (821)
[...] Eh, I dunno, why is XP link still there?
(6 months ago, Dec 7, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Should I accept a prepaid level from buyer? - zorbanj (821)
I do the opposite and only use the PayPal address. If you ship to another address and the buyer opens a case you instantly lose. In Help, Nubs_Select writes: [...]
(6 months ago, Dec 5, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: Should I accept a prepaid level from buyer? - zorbanj (821)
If you ship to an address other than the PayPal address you instantly lose if a buyer opens a case against you. Why take a chance by using another address? In Help, 1001bricks [...]
(6 months ago, Dec 5, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: Kentuckiana Bricks - zorbanj (821)
I suppose I should have said sellers can't leave *real* feedback. In Terms and Policies, yorbrick writes: [...]
(6 months ago, Dec 5, 2023, to Terms and Policies)
View Thread Re: Kentuckiana Bricks - zorbanj (821)
[...] Years ago, Ebay removed a seller's ability to leave feedback. The result was an explosion of buyer extortion and theft. Every transaction has two counter-parties, [...]
(6 months ago, Dec 5, 2023, to Terms and Policies)
View Thread Re: Should I accept a prepaid level from buyer? - zorbanj (821)
I very much doubt you would be scammed over $5 but here are 2 tips: 1. Send pics of the head. Many sellers won't send pics for such a low cost item, up to you. 2. The [...]
(6 months ago, Dec 5, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: How do I ship a "new in box" set? - zorbanj (821)
I ship them in an outer box that's big enough to fit both the set and some padding (like bubble wrap). I also wrap the set in a poly mailer or unscented garbage bag [...]
(6 months ago, Dec 3, 2023, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Unreasonable buyer - As always - zorbanj (821)
When I am away a few days I add a message in both the Announcement and Banner boxes that the next ship date is XX. See Store Setting - Appearance (attached). The Announcement [...]
(6 months ago, Dec 3, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Cigarette Smoke - Try to salvage or Return? - zorbanj (821)
[...] My opinion, if you aren't satisfied with your order and the seller does what you ask of them within a reasonable amount of time, leave no feedback. Fixing mistakes [...]
(6 months ago, Dec 1, 2023, to Buying)
View Thread Re: Virtual Co-working for sellers - zorbanj (821)
Could you post a link? The links I googled are dead ("need an invite"). In Selling, UTLF writes: [...]
(6 months ago, Dec 1, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Negative feedback - zorbanj (821)
The neg states that you stopped responding. Is that true? In Help, DarrenBishop writes: [...]
(6 months ago, Nov 29, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: HELP: International shipment damaged - zorbanj (821)
I'll second that. When shipping from the US, once you get past 8 ounces int'l postage is calculated by the pound. In Shipping, Cob writes: [...]
(6 months ago, Nov 29, 2023, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: perhaps a taboo inquiry about making money - zorbanj (821)
I heard some rumors about Susan Willliams... In Selling, wildchicken13 writes: [...]
(6 months ago, Nov 29, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Paypal Claims - zorbanj (821)
Buyer isn't claiming item not received - sending just the tracking and order info to PayPal won't help you. Write a short, concise narrative for your PayPal response. [...]
(6 months ago, Nov 23, 2023, to Problem Order)
View Thread Re: Lot/Pieces limit - zorbanj (821)
Thanks for pointing this out, I'd forgotten about it. Here's a link to Admin_Russell message, where a lot limit of 1,000 for most stores was suggested: (URL) In Help, [...]
(6 months ago, Nov 23, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: Lot/Pieces limit - zorbanj (821)
I don't have lot limits. If I want to sell the piece I have to pick it, whether it's part of a 3 lot order or a 300 lot order. If you are picking pieces that you feel [...]
(6 months ago, Nov 22, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: Customs Harmonization Code needed - zorbanj (821)
You can search here: (URL) I've always used 9503.00.0000 In Shipping, outofthe60s writes: [...]
(6 months ago, Nov 19, 2023, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Jester Cap question - zorbanj (821)
Refer your buyer to this link: (URL) In Selling, Northwinds writes: [...]
(6 months ago, Nov 18, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Searching color of part 767 - zorbanj (821)
Sorry, meant to write Another big one is old light gray and light bluish gray. In Searching, zorbanj writes: [...] [...] [...]
(6 months ago, Nov 16, 2023, to Searching)
View Thread Re: Searching color of part 767 - zorbanj (821)
The minifig chair (on the right) was never produced in old dark gray: (Part 4079b,85) I keep certain parts known to have only been produced in only one shade - they [...]
(6 months ago, Nov 16, 2023, to Searching)
View Thread Re: Grand Opening!!! First Ten Orders get Coupons - zorbanj (821)
They copy existing stores and many stores have this provision in their terms. In Announce, peregrinator writes: [...]
(6 months ago, Nov 15, 2023, to Announce)
View Thread Re: How do I have to read this? - zorbanj (821)
76 studs should equal the 60.8cm. In Searching, OnsSteenGoed writes: [...]
(6 months ago, Nov 15, 2023, to Searching)
View Thread Re: Selling Massive Boxes? - zorbanj (821)
See attached. Select Manual from the Pkg type drop down menu. Here's a good explanation of Dimensional Weight: (URL) USPS, UPS and FedEx all use DIM weight. Check to see [...]
(6 months ago, Nov 15, 2023, to Shipping)
View Thread 1x1 1x2 2x2 2x4 Brick Storage Bin Boxes - zorbanj (821)
Reposting because I posted my original message the day before BL shut down... For Sale: 1x1 1x2 2x2 2x4 Brick Storage Bin Boxes. Free shipping + 10% off if you buy all of the [...]
(6 months ago, Nov 9, 2023, to Sales)
View Thread Re: Sorry Once Again - zorbanj (821)
Did they try to pluck all of your feather? :) Are you familiar with Gaudio's? I know that place well, I grew up in the area. In Technical Issues, wildchicken13 writes: [...]
(6 months ago, Nov 9, 2023, to Technical Issues)
View Thread Re: Buyers Not Being Honest - zorbanj (821)
Huh? Your reply to your most recent neutral FB literally states that your buyer tried to extort you. Bricklink is by far the best platform I sell on as far as the ratio of honest [...]
(6 months ago, Nov 9, 2023, to Problem)
View Thread Re: Buyers Not Being Honest - zorbanj (821)
On Bricklink, for me very rarely. What's your point? In Problem, Nubs_Select writes: [...]
(6 months ago, Nov 9, 2023, to Problem)

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