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 Posted: Jan 31, 2024 15:14
 Subject: Re: Fake or real?
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In Catalog Identification, Anje572 writes:
  We've had these two brown rifles with our Lego for over 20 years, they look
like part 30141, but they don't have any logo or numbers, are they fake?
The bottom one is part 30141, reddish brown.

They don't look real to me. However additional photos would be needed to
make a decision.

The trigger loop looks off, the sights are inconsistent, no circle mark underneath
the hammer.
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 Posted: Jan 18, 2024 11:24
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In Catalog, axaday writes:
  In Catalog, TimeWarpDrive writes:
  In Catalog, Nubs_Select writes:
  https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1411937

I made a post about this here in 2021; I wonder what happened to that one.

Maybe a TimeWarp

🤯
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 Posted: Jan 18, 2024 10:40
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  I don't want any other victims


I consider both you and the seller to be victims.
Both of you have been hurt with the negative feedback.
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 Posted: Jan 17, 2024 21:50
 Subject: Re: What do you think about seller notice?
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In Media, Gunbbang writes:
  Hello

I buy some minifigure torsos.
And there notice "crack under the arm" i understand 'arm crack'.

Seller reply : "Very clearly stated in description cracks UNDER arm, not
ON it."

Did I get it wrong?
Other sellers clearly enter the subject
Example : cracked torso (left, right,..) side

It's the first absurd thing I've ever experienced

What do you think about seller notice?

Thanks.

I generally write something similar to this when the torso is cracked, no one
has complained.

https://store.bricklink.com/Cob?p=Cob&itemID=166828031#/shop?o={%22invID%22:%22166828031%22}

https://store.bricklink.com/Cob?p=Cob&itemID=363940582#/shop?o={%22invID%22:%22363940582%22}

https://store.bricklink.com/Cob?p=Cob&itemID=363940594#/shop?o={%22invID%22:%22363940594%22}
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 Posted: Jan 9, 2024 11:10
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Those who are interested on where to find this t-shirt, search these key words.

Geekoutfit Pain Scale
 
 Author: Cob View Messages Posted By Cob
 Posted: Dec 31, 2023 14:16
 Subject: Re: BrickStore price guide question
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I think the that the data is in two parts, one with reference data and two embedded
txt files that are linked to the reference data.

I will try these steps, but this export of data appears to be complex and or
take several steps.

Thanks for the help!

In Related Software, hpoort writes:
  In Related Software, Cob writes:
  The price guide in BrickStore is now in a SQLite file. In the past I would would
gather all of the txt files and accumulate them into one price guide file to
assist in determining my item prices.

Doing limited research I have been able to open the SQLite file but cannot access
the price guide data. Does anyone have suggestions on what to use to export
the data from the SQLite file?

From my research there appear to be many options but I can't find the "SQLite
for Dummies" version of how to do export the data.

Thank you,
Cob

Assuming you want the data in Excel, instead of looking for 'export'
you should look to access and use the data directly. For this you need a way
to connect Excel's query engine to SQLite files, which can be done through
the ODBC driver for SQLite files. There are several of these available on the
web. After having installed this driver, you can use all features of Excel's
Power Query functions, same like you would import the CSV or text files.

ChatGPT gives the following instruction outline:

Microsoft Excel does not have native support for connecting directly to SQLite
databases. However, you can use third-party tools or methods to achieve this
connection. Here's a general approach:

ODBC Driver for SQLite:
You can use an ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) driver to connect Excel
to SQLite. SQLite provides an ODBC driver that you can install and configure
on your system.

SQLite ODBC Driver Installation:
Download and install an SQLite ODBC driver compatible with your operating
system.
Configure the ODBC driver to connect to your SQLite database. This usually
involves specifying the database file path, authentication details, etc.

Excel Data Connection:
Open Excel and go to the "Data" tab.
Select "Get Data" or "Get External Data," depending on
your Excel version.
Choose "From Other Sources" and then select "ODBC."
In the ODBC dialog, choose the DSN (Data Source Name) configured for
your SQLite database.

Querying Data:
After establishing the connection, you can use Excel's Power Query
Editor to write SQL queries or load tables from the SQLite database.
Power Query can be accessed through the "Data" tab, and you can
use the "Advanced Editor" to write custom SQL queries if needed.
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 Posted: Dec 31, 2023 14:13
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Thanks for this information.

In Related Software, wildchicken13 writes:
  In Related Software, SylvainLS writes:
  No personal info on the forums, please.

Robert's email address isn't personal information. It's publicly
displayed on his GitHub profile: https://github.com/rgriebl
 Author: Cob View Messages Posted By Cob
 Posted: Dec 31, 2023 14:10
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Thanks Nubs GPT!



In Related Software, Nubs_Select writes:
  I asked gpt and it said
“Hello!

To export data from a SQLite file, you can use a tool like DB Browser for SQLite,
which offers a user-friendly interface. Here are the steps to export data:

1. Download and Install DB Browser for SQLite: You can download it from sqlitebrowser.org.
2. Open Your SQLite File:
• Open DB Browser for SQLite.
• Click on ‘Open Database’ and select your SQLite file.
3. Browse and View Data:
• Once the database is open, you can browse the tables and view the data to
ensure you’ve opened the right database.
4. Export Data:
• To export data, go to the ‘File’ menu and select ‘Export’.
• Choose ‘Table(s) as CSV file’.
• Select the tables you want to export and specify where to save the CSV file.
5. Customize Export (Optional):
• You can customize the export settings like field separator, encoding, and
whether to include column names in the first row.
6. Save the Exported File:
• Once you’ve set your preferences, click ‘OK’ to export.
• The data from your SQLite file will be saved in a CSV format, which you can
open with Excel or similar programs.

This process allows you to export your price guide data into a more accessible
format like CSV, which is easier to handle for price analysis.

I hope this helps!”
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 Posted: Dec 29, 2023 01:06
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The price guide in BrickStore is now in a SQLite file. In the past I would would
gather all of the txt files and accumulate them into one price guide file to
assist in determining my item prices.

Doing limited research I have been able to open the SQLite file but cannot access
the price guide data. Does anyone have suggestions on what to use to export
the data from the SQLite file?

From my research there appear to be many options but I can't find the "SQLite
for Dummies" version of how to do export the data.

Thank you,
Cob
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 Posted: Dec 26, 2023 12:44
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https://babylonbee.com/news/lego-introduces-new-sharper-bricks-that-instantly-kill-you-when-you-step-on-them?utm_source=The%20Babylon%20Bee%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email
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 Posted: Dec 18, 2023 15:11
 Subject: Re: I can't identify this figure.....
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  Thanks Guys,,,,,I have re-united him with the correct legs, hands, head and hair
!

Looks like a great find!
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 Posted: Dec 9, 2023 10:50
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When I joined BrickLink I was very suspicious that this was a real site that
actually shipped LEGO, I made my first purchases carefully.

When I became a seller I was not sure if I wanted to sell on this site and it
took me a while to get started.

I am pretty cheap and hate unnecessary fees. I doubt I would have paid a dime
to become a seller on BrickLink.
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 Posted: Dec 7, 2023 12:44
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In General, wildchicken13 writes:
  heated Topic in the Forum..........

Poll:

What do you Think?

A) no, this is stupid
B) yes absolutely
C) maybe
D) no, but it is a good idea
E) yes, it would be nice

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

please just give a simple letter vote, no harrassing others for their vote. we
are a Civilized Lego Society.

I am missing something, have not been on the forum for a while. What is the
message id?
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 Posted: Dec 1, 2023 13:58
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1. Is there an effective way to thoroughly clean and remove odor from figs, polybags,
and parts without ruining them?

Dawn soap and water
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 Posted: Nov 29, 2023 15:43
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In Shipping, galaxyfe writes:
  Hi, I am a seller and a recent international order was damaged. The buyer sent
me the pics and it looks like the package was run over. The package and label
are clearly damaged. I will gladly insure packages if requested and paid for
but this package did not have insurance. The buyer wants a refund and it's
like $40. Do I have to refund the shipment? I feel for the buyer for sure but
not sure I have to take the hit here. I do have in my shipping terms that if
you don't buy insurance then I am not responsible but maybe that is not true.
Any help would be appreciated.

Learned my lesson long ago, I don’t ship Internationally in bags. Only boxes.
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 Posted: Nov 17, 2023 20:03
 Subject: Re: My store still close.. Why??
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In Technical Issues, Deabricks writes:
  In Technical Issues, tonnic writes:
  In Technical Issues, Deabricks writes:
  Since November 8, they closed my store for verification after the page was hacked.
I already sent all the documentation again and it is the day that they have not
yet authorized it.

Does this happen to anyone else?

I think you need to unlock it yourself.
You have a green square for buying and selling, this should mean all is ready
to go.
The lock means you need to unlock it on your own ‘my Bricklink’ or whatever it
is called.


I can't.. The bottom is locked. 🥲 and I texted in the message section next
Tu the verification page and nobody respond me

Post a screenshot of what is locked. I'm not sure if you are looking in
the correct location.
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In Technical Issues, Deabricks writes:
  Since November 8, they closed my store for verification after the page was hacked.
I already sent all the documentation again and it is the day that they have not
yet authorized it.

Does this happen to anyone else?

Go here
https://www.bricklink.com/v2/mystore/display.page

Click Management
Click Open
Click Save Changes
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 Posted: Nov 12, 2023 09:23
 Subject: Re: Torn or Ripped or Torn & Ripped or Rip Torn ?
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You can buy a used phone or tablet for cheap and use it for this purpose.
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I wonder how many sellers are going to have a "reopening" sale?
All jokes aside.

Welcome back everything, it has been a long several days.

Thanks to everyone at BrickLink behind the code that helped to keep us safe!
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Does Bricklink automatically collect the VAT when shipping from the USA to Germany?

I have a buyer asking how VAT works to Germany and I do not know.
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 Posted: Oct 26, 2023 18:21
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In Selling, Kouch_Pot8o writes:
  In Selling, stranqe writes:
  So yesterday I had a buyer agree to purchase a set and I send the invoice right
away. Today he responds with:

"Hello, Thank you for the speedy reply. Are you able to price match ETOYS
MACAO? They are charging $23.91 USD plus tax."


Is this a thing? buyers asking for a 50% discount and want me to price match
some other store in a different country? and this is AFTER they clicked on "agree
to purchase" from my store. I also assume shipping from macao would costs
more than the set alone thats why they decided to buy from my store to begin
with since my shipping will be less than $10.

Does this just become a NPB situation then? How would other sellers handle this?

I would just politely respond saying "No, unfortunately we do not offer price
matching" and if they decide they want to cancel instead, I would just go
ahead and oblige the cancel request.

Canceling opens up the possibility of negative feedback.

Consider opening a NPB complaint instead.
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 Posted: Oct 26, 2023 16:44
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In Help, Bricksgram writes:
  Hello,

I bought some mini figures and legs feel weird to me. Plastic seems to me to
be different, lighter and there is no Lego logo on feets and some weird marks
deep inside.

Maybe just I am not informed enough?

Those legs may be from a key chain or some type of minifig that started as "gear"
instead in a set.
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  hope you never forget your wallet at home when you go to the grocery, only realizing
it at the chechout..
they will ban you from ever shopping there again & report you to the police if
you ever show up there again.


geez.....*facepalm

Society at it's finest

Why post this? This isn't helpful nor is it nice.

When potential buyers read these posts, do you think that they are more or
less likely to purchase from your store?
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 Posted: Oct 24, 2023 17:24
 Subject: Re: $50,000+ Of Fake Deadpools Sold On BrickLink
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How did you get $50,000?

In the last 6 months
87 new sold at $50 = $4,350
177 used sold at $33 = $5,800

At the last 6 month rate every Deadpool sold would have to have been fake for
the last 2.5 years.
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 Posted: Oct 20, 2023 10:16
 Subject: Re: What MF does this belong to?
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In Help, kittybrickz writes:
  Seeking your expertise! Any idea what MF this is from? This is soft and NOT starched.
This is the reverse. The obverse is a little fuzzy. Thanks in advance!

Every time I read this subject line, I picture Samuel L Jackson asking this question...
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 Posted: Oct 12, 2023 18:41
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In Searching, EmblaRonja writes:
  Hello,

Fond these in a bulk lot a while ago, was sure they were badly made counterfeit
figs. They are all one single mold and have no movable parts.

Then a friend of mine stopped by and looked a bit closer - and actually he found
that under the feet they are molded with whats looks like "C) and LEGO".
A bit hard to tell 100 % but at least four of them have pretty clear LEGO marking.

Usually counterfeit parts do not have the word LEGO marked.

Anyone else have seen them and may know what they are?

Thanks for any insight,

/Niclas

Do they come apart? Can you take the helmet off of the head and the head off
of the torso?

I wonder if the pieces underneath look normal.
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In Help, uticabrix writes:
  Customer card declined via Paypal, he is asking for another invoice and he will
use another card via Paypal? Confirmed Paypal canceled, and there is an exclamation
point next to "paid" on BL. How do I re-invoice this customer? Any
help appreciated.

Send them an invoice directly from PayPal.
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 Posted: Sep 21, 2023 08:58
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  Head on over to a website called Brick Economy. It has data on the value of LEGO
sets.

~Jen

https://www.brickeconomy.com/set/8811-1/lego-bionicle-toa-lhikan-and-kikanalo
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In Technical Issues, Heartbricker writes:
  We have an order where a buyer is getting a message 'payment is already processed'
but on our paypal it is showing that the payment hasn't been processed, looks
like they made two attempts to pay that were cancelled.
This is a repeat buyer who we 1,0000% trust- seems to be a bug.
Any ideas?

I also have had issues making payments through eBay using paypal. The issue
was resolved if I first logged into paypal, the started the checkout process.
You may ask your buyer to first log into paypal, then try to checkout.
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In Technical Issues, Heartbricker writes:
  We have an order where a buyer is getting a message 'payment is already processed'
but on our paypal it is showing that the payment hasn't been processed, looks
like they made two attempts to pay that were cancelled.
This is a repeat buyer who we 1,0000% trust- seems to be a bug.
Any ideas?

My guess is their bank information needs updated or they don't have enough
funds.

Ask them to preload their paypal account with enough funds and pay with paypal
balance.
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In Help, ihave36paws writes:
  I am looking for a way to remove all of the past Feedback remarks permanently
that I have
used so that there are not so many choices that drop down.

I Know at one time my husband had done it but he no longer remembers how.

You need to clear your browser data. However I am not sure how to do this for
only 1 website.
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In Off Topic, Fr0stByt3 writes:
  In Off Topic, julle900 writes:
  poll

Mustard is one of the earliest spices on record, appearing in Sanskrit manuscripts
around 3000 BC. It is thought to be one of the first crops to be domesticated,
and mustard was used throughout ancient Egypt, India, and China.

The history of mustard as a condiment dates back thousands of years to the early
Romans, who ground mustard seeds and mixed them with wine to create a paste,
which was probably not very different from the prepared mustard we know today.

Different types of mustard seeds can be—and often are—blended to combine their
different characteristics and make a kind of hybrid mustard.

Among the most popular types of mustard are Pommery (coarse), Dijon (containing
wine or grape juice), English (hot), Chinese (spicy), German (coarse and slightly
sweet), and American (bright yellow and slightly sweet).

My wife always picks relish, but I tend to root for ketchup. I think mustard
is the least popular in the hot dog races.
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In Suggestions, nastronauta writes:
  Another esample of group for mold variants for "Brick, Round 2x2 Dome Top"
would include:
- https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=553
- https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=553a
- https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=553b
- https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=553c
- https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=3262

In this case I would like to point out the presence of the last item, as it has
a completely different code (not following the a-b-c variant sequence) but is,
in fact, almost-the-same reference for many uses.

I'm aware that it is very important to keep separated all the different mold
variants for other uses of the database, this is just a suggestion that may come
handy for many users that just want to build without worrying too much about
the mold type, or easily find the cheapest one among the available ones.

Thanks again for your attention
Giorgio

This is a little messy, but you can sort the results by item number.

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/search.page?q=553*#T=P
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In Suggestions, nastronauta writes:
  Hello,
I hope this is not a repetition of an already-posted proposal: in that case,
I'm sorry!

My idea came while searching for some pieces which have different mold variants
and that, correctly, are listed with a different code and page for each variant:
sometimes, however, some colours are available just for one or another mold,
or very rare for some of the different versions, while being the variants almost
indistinguishable, so it may happen that one user could be interested in all
mold variants AS IF they were of just one type, with the colour and quantity
availability grouped "as a whole".

While searching for pieces available in the stores, for example, there could
be a "MOLD VARIANTS" checkbox to allow the user, only if desired, to
look for all the pieces/colours inside that "group of mold variants".

A possible "group of mold variants" for "Bar 1L with Clip Mechanical
Claw" would include, for example:
- https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=48729#T=P
- https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=48729a#T=P
- https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=48729b#T=P
I've included the "undetermined type" too, as it includes all the
entries NOT considered in the other pages.

Thank you very much for your consideration,
have a great day
Giorgio

Try searching for this

48729*

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/search.page?q=48729*#T=A
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In Shipping, Nubs_Select writes:
  In Shipping, journey2020 writes:
  Hi all, I am looking for some cardboard sheets to reinforce my instructions for
shipping. Does anyone have any ideas for places to buy these? I have found some
in my area but they are all too thin. Thanks!!

I've used cereal boxes for years without issue.

I reuse many things but avoid anything used with food. You never know what food
allergies may exist and many buyers don't like smells.
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In Help, matt2236 writes:
  Hello,

The second part from the left is missing, but not given a part number in the
manual's index. It holds the wedge and acts as a door handle. If anyone can
describe a name of part number for this piece, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!!

 
Part No: 11458  Name: Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin Hole on Top
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11458 Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Pin Hole on Top
Parts: Plate, Modified
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In Shipping, macebobo writes:
  I have some new 48 x 48 baseplates that I want to list, but these things are
huge. I would like to know how other sellers ship these.

Thank you.

 
Part No: 4186  Name: Baseplate 48 x 48
* 
4186 Baseplate 48 x 48
Parts: Baseplate {Light Bluish Gray}

My shipping method for these isn't pretty, but it is effective.

I ship them in a very large bubble mailer (usually two large ones taped together)
and cardboard folded up around the sides to create rigid box like structure.
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In Buying, Just_Bricks_J writes:
  I made a purchase from a seller for 240$ USD. He sends me a message saying PayPal
took 20 dollars as a small business fee and that another 20 dollars was taken
for some kind of insurance that he could not specify. Now the seller is asking
that I send 20 dollars to cover the shipping because PayPal took the money.

My question is shouldn’t that have been listed in additional fees on the order
page? OR shouldn’t his store be quote orders only so he can calculate how much
money he will need before accepting the order? Am I in the wrong here? I’m just
not comfortable sending over more money for something that was not previously
discussed prior to purchase. What can I do about this?

PayPal TOS states that a seller cannot charge the fees to the buyer.

BrickLink TOS states that all the fees must be stated upfront.

I wouldn't pay the fees and would consider reporting the buyer to both PayPal
and BrickLink if he seller continues the demands for additional money.

You can file a PayPal claim if necessary to recover your payment.
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In Shipping, Fr0stByt3 writes:
  I want to give international buyers the ability to order from my store through
manual invoicing to handle the shipping. I also don't mind it if buyers don't
like the shipping cost and want to back out.

I would like, however, to be able to charge a small fee if they back out and
have a large order so that I'm not completely wasting my time packing hundreds
or thousands of lots of numerous small pieces.

If it's not acceptable or allowed, then I suppose I can handle the potential
loss in time and effort in exchange for the potential gain in sales. I thought
I'd ask anyway though.

Restocking fees are generally assessed at the time of the refund/return of items.
If the buyer never pays, you can't keep a restocking fee. It is unlikely
they will pay a restocking fee.

Shipping internationally from the USA is generally easy, as long as your packages
are not more than 1728 sq inches in total (or one cubic foot, 12x12x12). If
the package is under 1 cubic foot, the shipping cost is based on weight. You
should be able to reasonably determine the price of shipping based on the weight
of the items in the buyers cart.

When estimating the weight, be sure to add plenty of weight for the box and packaging
materials.
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  Buyer paid with Visa. I just want to make sure I’m being a smart seller. Do I
ship now or until after the payment clears. I don’t want to keep my buyer waiting
too long for the order.

I would ship now.
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In Technical Issues, ghyde writes:
  In Technical Issues, Cob writes:
  In Technical Issues, musen2100 writes:
  Hi all,

I had an order which unfortunately did not arrive, so I am trying to give the
buyer a full refund.

However, every time I try submit the refund to the buyer, I get the error
"Could not process the refund due to PayPal payment processing error. Please
try again later."

Does anyone know how to fix this problem?

Do you have enough money in your paypal account to complete the refund?

I'm pretty sure PayPal would display an error stating that if that was the
issue.

Cheers ...

ghyde

That is the error I get when I don't have the available funds to make the
refund.
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In Buying, legoman77 writes:
  In Buying, Cob writes:
  In Buying, brentbust writes:
  Hi! I need six million pounds of Lego sets per month. Can anyone help? Thanks!

I need proof that you have store for one month's supply before I can take
this seriously.

Does anyone believe that? Come on now. This is a wack job on intelligent reasoning.
Now if that was Cheerios I would believe him.

John P

Oh, I did see somewhere that there were enough Lego produced and laid end to
end it would reach the moon. Maybe he is in the process of doing that.
John P

I doubt anyone believes this to be a real request. I was continuing the absurdness
of the request by indicating that I could supply the LEGO, however, only if he
has the ability to receive the shipments.
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In Buying, brentbust writes:
  Hi! I need six million pounds of Lego sets per month. Can anyone help? Thanks!

I need proof that you have store for one month's supply before I can take
the seriously.
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  I wonder if this is where brittle Reddish Brown plates eventually end up…

I couldn't think of a better place lol
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Enjoy 😊
 
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In Technical Issues, musen2100 writes:
  Hi all,

I had an order which unfortunately did not arrive, so I am trying to give the
buyer a full refund.

However, every time I try submit the refund to the buyer, I get the error
"Could not process the refund due to PayPal payment processing error. Please
try again later."

Does anyone know how to fix this problem?

Do you have enough money in your paypal account to complete the refund?
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Someone else is doing this as well

Lots 363042055 and 363081754

https://www.bricklink.com/search.asp?lotID=363042055

https://www.bricklink.com/search.asp?lotID=363081754
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In Selling, 1974 writes:
  https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=344332&nID=1424220

Yes, it's that darn pesky LR 13000 counterweight still bugging me

So, BL managed to get the original listing deleted, only for the same seller
to relist the same parts right away again (allthough at a slightly lower price,
how nice of you )

And now a second seller have joined the party

Can we all play by the book here?

Cheers,

Ole

Someone else is doing this as well

Lots 363042055 and 363081754
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In Help, dwilsonud writes:
  In Help, Give.Me.A.Brick writes:

  I have 4 of these and all of them have:

(c) 2013 The LEGO Group

on their right foot.

That's really helpful, thank you for checking! I've taken a photo of
the feet from the bigfig i was sent and I have no branding in that location.
Looks like it's time to message the seller.

Thank you all for your help!

Looks cloned to me.
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In General, Give.Me.A.Brick writes:
  In General, SylvainLS writes:
  In General, BrickCompulsion writes:
  Can we all just pause for a moment for all the parts that meet with an unfortunate
end

While sorting through I find this poor piece - a 33009 (verified by the number
inside) that’s had a hard life

 
Part No: 33009  Name: Minifigure, Utensil Book 2 x 3
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33009 Minifigure, Utensil Book 2 x 3
Parts: Minifigure, Utensil

  What on earth happened I have no idea ha ha

Book burning.  Tsk tsk.

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