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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)

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