BrickLink Discussion Forum

In General, chetzler writes:

Uh-huh, I see. Good thing he has you speaking on his behalf

The specific figure of 60% alongside the word "compromise" was an unusual
editorial choice. It piqued my curiosity and left me wondering if there was
some deeper meaning.

There was, in fact, and I'm glad you picked up on it. Many Americans know
neither history nor math.

But on BrickLink, Americans are a minority. I wouldn't expect a Canadian
high school dropout to know the significance of that fraction.

If USA, Minnesota means Minneapolis, I'm sorry.

But if you read the rest of my post, you'll see that I'm actually embracing
diversity. The last line is just a facetious suggestion, as ridiculous as the
original it parodies.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 13, 2024 12:52

Subject:

Re: How remove purchases from want lists ?

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Topic:

Buying

In Buying, daxio writes:

After 2 large orders for items on my want lists they are still saying 0% complete
?

Is there a way to force update them so I do not order duplicates in the next
orders?

Or does that only work if you use easy buy?

thanks

Dax

At the top of every wanted list there is a button labeled Apply Order
that allows you to update the Have Qty with items from a recent order.

If you have multiple wanted lists, it helps to combine them into one before using.

The Easy Buy/Buy All algorithms and Auto-Fill Min will take the Have Qty into
account when shopping for a wanted list.

Hope that helps.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 13, 2024 12:35

Subject:

Re: Feedback Extortion

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In Feedback, Nubs_Select writes:

What if the seller sent me mustard?

You leave a scathing review and call the bank to get your money back!

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 13, 2024 10:38

Subject:

Re: Dupe Accounts to push Variant Merge Argument?

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In General, PlanetEarthToys writes:

what i find fascinating is Lego has been pushing for Diversity...
yet.....they merge Variants

someone had too say it

Well, that's the thing: Some members believe that all variants are created
equal and that the catalog should include all variants regardless of their actual
prevalence, which seems quite reasonable.

But such a catalog would contain a dizzying array of variants. How useful would
it be to the average member?

There's no clear answer to that question, because there's no such thing
as the "average member"; we all come here for different reasons. Hence
the endless threads on variant merges.

Personally, I've to propose a compromise: Keep 60% of the variants in the
catalog…

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 13, 2024 10:14

Subject:

Re: Sharing wanted list feature coming soon

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Topic:

Wanted

In Wanted, 1001bricks writes:

In Wanted, Leftoverbricks writes:

I think it's a year or two or three (or longer) that I see this message in
the set-up of a wanted list:

Share Wanted List - Feature coming soon!

On the other hand who would need this feature while you can send the XML or studio
file to friends, or post your MOC on rebrickable and other places.

I guess they had this idea and then realized it's not worth developping it,
hence the "soon"?

The problem is that not everyone is so tech savvy.

It is easier to just click a button that says "Share" than to download
it as a file, upload the file as an email attachment, download the file again,
and then reupload it to BrickLink.

I sell PDF instructions in my store. I've had to explain to many buyers how
to upload the XML file to their wanted list so they can order the parts. Some
don't even know what the XML file is for.

There are instances where it would be convenient to be able to share a wanted
list with another member:

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1399267
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1448305

But, knowing BrickLink, they may feel that the effort required to develop the
new feature is simply not worth it, even if it would be useful.

Even the effort required to remove the "Coming Soon" text seems too much.

For MOCs, Rebrickable and the Studio Gallery make sharing easier, but that doesn't
work if you just have a list of parts and not a MOC or if your Studio Gallery
listing contains the word "LEGO".

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 13, 2024 09:49

Subject:

Re: Feedback Extortion

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In Feedback, enig writes:

I get what you are saying. What I had in mind were the situations where seller
is either non-responsive, not following with his or her proposed solutions for
weeks, or offering a solution that is completely unsuitable.

I might still be willing to accept the fact that a mistake has been made and
allow the seller to address it. Before leaving a negative feedback I might message
the seller, letting know my intentions in advance. Not meant as a threat, but
more as a last-resort in an effort to get the seller's attention.

How it is worse than leaving a negative FB right away?

I think what infinibrix is saying is that buyers shouldn't have to threaten
to leave negative feedback in order to get the seller to perform their basic
responsibilities. If you have to threaten negative feedback to get the seller
to act, then they already deserve it.

Of course, what deserves negative feedback is very subjective. I wouldn't
leave negative feedback if my order is mostly complete yet missing a few small
pieces, but some buyers are more forgiving of small mistakes than others.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 12, 2024 21:23

Subject:

Re: About commercial use of studio

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Topic:

Terms and Policies

In Terms and Policies, 1001bricks writes:

I think it is fine. It is allowed to build a MOC out of LEGO pieces and to sell
the MOC (or instructions to build it) even if the LEGO pieces themselves are
the intellectual property of the LEGO Group.

It is like an artist making a painting. Even if the paint used by the artist
is the intellectual property of the paint company, it is okay to sell the painting.

Whaaat? To paint LEGO bricks?!

You're either confused or criminal, dear Chicken McBrick.

I like build my own canvases out of LEGO bricks. It's my signature style.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 12, 2024 21:22

Subject:

Re: How to block/stop a buyer

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Topic:

In Help, SDF_Bricks writes:

I had a 'would-be' buyer who had me jump through hoops to describe a
couple of sets, take pictures, and many other things. In the end, he did not
even reply to my follow-up emails, nor acknowledge receipt of the pictures. Needless
to say, this is NOT a desirable buyer.

How do I block such individual?

Close your store

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 12, 2024 21:19

Subject:

Re: Bricklink Chrome Extension

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Topic:

Related Software

In Related Software, Nubs_Select writes:

In Announce, 1001bricks writes:

In Announce, ToastBubbles writes:

So I made a Google Chrome extension

Niiiice!

Now make it for those who don't sell their data to Google and use Firefox

That'd be a must!

I like selling my data tho

I prefer to sell my soul

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 12, 2024 21:17

Subject:

Re: Trans-brown (old trans-black)

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Topic:

Colors

In Colors, 1001bricks writes:

In Colors, randyf writes:

In Colors, mwright5 writes:

Seriously? Light trans-black would have been a more appropriate identifier as
there is a noticeable difference, however there is nothing brown about this color
that we are now calling trans-brown.

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1402419

This has been in place for quite a while now, and the entire membership was notified
through email last year when the change took place. Have you been away for a
while?

What? Which change? When?

Nice picture of a black bear

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 12, 2024 21:15

Subject:

Re: Zero feedback since 2021?

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Topic:

In Selling, ReclaimedComp writes:

I got an order last night from a customer that has been a member since 2021 yet
has zero feedback. I'm assuming they changed their username. Should I be
worried?

Chris
RC

Yes, you should worry. Three years is way too long. This person needs LEGO now.
Ship their order ASAP using Priority Mail Express. Check the tracking information
twice daily to make sure it gets delivered on time. File a Missing Mail Search
if it's late.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 12, 2024 21:08

Subject:

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia

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Topic:

Administrative

In Administrative, CE_Tanja writes:

Dear BrickLink members,

The LEGO Group released the following statement regarding the war in Ukraine.

Our thoughts are with all the children and families suffering as a result of
the war in Ukraine.
Our priority is the safety of all our colleagues. We are in contact with our
Ukrainian team and are providing ongoing support to ensure their safety. We are
also working to support other colleagues around the world impacted by the escalating
crisis including our team in Russia.

We have paused shipments of products to Russia given the extensive disruption
to the operating environment.

We care deeply about the lasting impact on children and together with the LEGO
Foundation and Ole Kirk’s Fond, we will donate DKK 110 million (approx. USD 16.5
million) to emergency relief efforts, with a focus on providing support for children
and families. The donation will be made to existing partners, including the United
Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Save the Children, and the Danish Red Cross.

This is a volatile and constantly evolving situation which we are monitoring
closely.
What does this mean for BrickLink?

The global payment platforms we use on BrickLink are currently not available
in Russia and deliveries to and from the country are severely disrupted. Given
this, buying and selling activities in Russia will be temporarily deactivated.
Members impacted by this will be informed individually.

We are grateful for everyone in our community and never imagined we would face
a situation such as this or witness the heartbreak and devastation we’re seeing
in Ukraine.

Please continue to adhere to our community guidelines and show each other respect
and support.

Thank you for your understanding.
The BrickLink team

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 12, 2024 21:07

Subject:

Re: seller quoting unlawful tax terms/conditions

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Topic:

Terms and Policies

In Terms and Policies, TeeBoxLu writes:

I was forced into a civil exchange of info to get a tax refund from a CDN store.
Store terms and condition on first page and in bold red on splash page tell everyone
they have to pay 13% Ontario tax. In comments to the store I said "I look
forward to seeing a change in your terms and conditions". And then I asked
if they would do so. There has been no response or change. I cannot leave any
positive feedback. Would you? I want to warn other buyers. Is there some way
to force this store to get honest? Or is it all buyer beware?

Did you pay?

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 12, 2024 21:04

Subject:

Re: Items do not fit in the package

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Topic:

In Help, Kharsin writes:

Customer complains that his cart reads: "Items do not fit in the package"
Why is this showing up and what does it mean?

It means the package is too small. You need to use a bigger package.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 12, 2024 21:03

Subject:

Re: About commercial use of studio

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Topic:

Terms and Policies

In Terms and Policies, Niclear writes:

thank you for your reply.
The content of the work is my original work.
This is not a derivative work.
The same goes for the characters that appear.

One thing to be concerned about is that since parts from the Bionicle and Hero
Factory series are used, the designs of those parts themselves may have intellectual
property rights.

I have attached an image as an example.
The armor on the shoulders, chest, and arms are from the Hero Factory series.
Does the armor design itself have copyright or intellectual property rights?

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 12, 2024 20:55

Subject:

Re: Variants Thread - January 31

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Topic:

In Catalog, 1001bricks writes:

In Catalog, oukexergon writes:

To further illustrate, I'm a collector of old sets, I do buy old set parts
all the time to complete those sets.

It's for sure fine and interesting, can't deny, but you're a minority
to practice this Sport.

While this, millions are bothered by the Tiles Without Groove in Studio (and
were couple days ago in BrickLink) in 2024!?

I give up, I stop here

Just wait until they introduce the Tile 1 x 1 with Grooves on 2 Sides, Adjacent

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 9, 2024 15:00

Subject:

Re: Option to save search criteria.

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Brickman4you writes:

Are we not talking about different screens. I thought we are talking about the
catalog page (saving the view), not saved searches. If there is somewhere to
save it can you explain, otherwise I'm confused.

There is My Search Settings: https://www.bricklink.com/searchSettings.asp

But that doesn't cover all of the search criteria in the catalog page.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 9, 2024 14:01

Subject:

Re: Suggestions

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Topic:

In Help, The_Boyz_Bricks writes:

How many people have to vote yes on a suggestion before that suggestion is implemented?

The answer is blowin' in the wind.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 9, 2024 13:56

Subject:

Re: Option to save search criteria.

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Poncke writes:

Can you please for the love of god implement an option to save your search criteria?

Every time I need to click the same parameters for my search. Would be so easy
if you could save that a a default or something.

Suggestion: Option to save search criteria.

I'm pretty sure this already exists: https://www.bricklink.com/searchAdvanced.asp

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 8, 2024 16:27

Subject:

Re: The BIGGEST WASTE of money yet.

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Topic:

In Off Topic, SylvainLS writes:

In Off Topic, PlanetEarthToys writes:

[…]
so how does one explain this "The Lego Group"...?

seems like 'Lego' is a Pronoun in this context, not an Adjective.....

“Pronoun,” you keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think
it means.

it

/it/

pronoun

used to refer to a thing previously mentioned or easily identified.
"a room with two beds in it"

referring to an animal or child of unspecified sex.
"she was holding the baby, cradling it and smiling into its face"

referring to a fact or situation previously mentioned, known, or happening.
"stop it, you're hurting me"

*facepalm

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 8, 2024 16:01

Subject:

Re: Did my best but still received neutral FB

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Topic:

In Feedback, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Feedback, wildchicken13 writes:

In Feedback, Nubs_Select writes:

SA wat know?

sup

Oooo the English language, so many slangs for gen x.

“Because it’s sooooo hard to say the word brother, we say bro”

True. True.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 8, 2024 15:56

Subject:

Re: The BIGGEST WASTE of money yet.

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Topic:

In Off Topic, PlanetEarthToys writes:

but on a sidenote about the quote from Lego ....

so how does one explain this "The Lego Group"...?

seems like 'Lego' is a Pronoun in this context, not an Adjective.....

apologies...
*edit
Proper Noun ( not a Pronoun)

According to Wikipedia, the name "LEGO" is a contraction of the Danish
words "leg godt" which means "play well" in English.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lego_Group

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 8, 2024 15:39

Subject:

Re: The BIGGEST WASTE of money yet.

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Topic:

In Off Topic, UTLF writes:

Pripyat, Ukraine

50,000 people used to live here... now it's a ghost town

I know; it's toxic

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 8, 2024 15:38

Subject:

Re: Did my best but still received neutral FB

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Topic:

In Feedback, Nubs_Select writes:

In Feedback, wildchicken13 writes:

In Feedback, Nubs_Select writes:

SA wat know?

sup

Soup

Pizza

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 8, 2024 15:36

Subject:

Re: Did my best but still received neutral FB

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Topic:

In Feedback, Nubs_Select writes:

In Feedback, 1001bricks writes:

In Feedback, wildchicken13 writes:

In Feedback, Nubs_Select writes:

SA wat know?

sup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W16qzZ7J5YQ

Wasssssssssssup

nutin'—watchin' da game, havin' a bud

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 8, 2024 13:45

Subject:

Re: Did my best but still received neutral FB

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Topic:

In Feedback, Nubs_Select writes:

SA wat know?

sup

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 8, 2024 12:53

Subject:

Re: The BIGGEST WASTE of money yet.

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Topic:

In Off Topic, Saitobricks.ca writes:

What?! Also was not what I was thinking, rap can be made by anyone, I just don’t
want to watch a rap video if I don’t have to.

I think you're just prejudiced against the LEGO Group.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 8, 2024 12:48

Subject:

Re: Gummy Spam Poll ... Round 2

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Topic:

In General, 1001bricks writes:

Easiest would be to create a specific Topic "GUMMIES"

This way spammers would post there, for sure.

And there would be cron or such batch that empties the Topic every minute!

Brilliant!

Instead of deleting the messages, maybe we could replace the "Store Sales"
column on the homepage with the Gummies topic.

That would help reduce the amount of spam in the Sales topic from sellers trying
to get on the homepage.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 8, 2024 12:18

Subject:

Re: Gummy Spam Poll ... Round 2

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In General, PlanetEarthToys writes:

the Gummy Spam has IBM Security Directory Integrator components that are designed
for network administrators who are responsible for maintaining user directories
and other resources.
these are not "New BL Members".. they are Network Administrators at some
company.

I'm pretty sure network administrators have better things to do with their
time than post advertisements for keto gummies in the BrickLink discussion forum.

I'm going to play devil's advocate here and argue that we need more
gummy spam. A few posts per night is just not enough. We need to create some
sort of incentive to get these spammers to post more, especially during the daytime
when more people can read their posts before they get cancelled by the moderators.
Maybe some catalog credit or a store coupon, or a discount on seller fees.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 8, 2024 11:39

Subject:

Re: The BIGGEST WASTE of money yet.

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Topic:

In Off Topic, UTLF writes:

Where else can one go to be toxic? The library?

Pripyat, Ukraine

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 8, 2024 11:34

Subject:

Re: Proposed Alternative to Catalog Consolidation

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Topic:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, wildchicken13 writes:

[…]
As far as I can
tell, the current variant merges are being done using the existing catalog change
forms.

That’s so the changes are logged (in the changelogs that are visible by everyone),
not because of a lack of tools.
(Though one could argue they could have a tool that allows for batch actions
AND logging….)

Indeed. There's a solution for everything; BrickLink just hasn't developed
it yet.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 8, 2024 10:53

Subject:

Re: Received broken pieces

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Topic:

In Help, 1001bricks writes:

In Help, wildchicken13 writes:

In Help, Familybuild writes:

Please use language specific forum.

Please use the language-specific forum.

Excuse me if I'm at the wrong place, I can't locate the LANG English
topic

I suggested it 19 months ago: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1350208

The problem is that the pace of development here is very slow and it will be
a very long time before it is implemented.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 8, 2024 10:50

Subject:

Re: Proposed Alternative to Catalog Consolidation

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Topic:

In Suggestions, PurpleKangaroo writes:

Of course, each menu would have an "undetermined" option, which would
be the default option in order to allow sellers and buyers ease of use.

My point is that the solution to this catalog complexity is not the removal of
crucial information. There is a better way, and I believe the incredible Bricklink
team has the opportunity to simultaneously simplify the user experience while
retaining the nuance that has made Bricklink the defacto LEGO parts catalog for
so many wonderful years.

Am I crazy, or is there room for compromise?

Keep half of the variants in the catalog and delete the other half.

In all seriousness, I think many people would like something like what you described,
but the problem is that the pace of development here is very slow and it will
be a very long time before anything like that is implemented. As far as I can
tell, the current variant merges are being done using the existing catalog change
forms.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 8, 2024 10:41

Subject:

Re: Received broken pieces

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Topic:

In Help, Familybuild writes:

Please use language specific forum.

Please use the language-specific forum.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 8, 2024 10:35

Subject:

Re: The BIGGEST WASTE of money yet.

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Topic:

The biggest waste of money yet was creating a BrickLink account.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 8, 2024 10:28

Subject:

Re: How to add extra pictures?

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Topic:

In Help, Karpinski writes:

I want to add extra pictures to each LEGO set i put up for sale. Should be possible
by adding them in the Extended Description section. But how???

Ok. I found the description of using HTML for putting up extra pictures. I don't
understand the thing about source, though. Is there a special folder, where i
am supposed to put my pics in, in order for it to work?

Yes! Every BrickLink user has a folder where they can upload images:
https://www.bricklink.com/imgDir.asp

I got there by going to My BL --> About Me --> My Images

Once you've uploaded the images to your folder, you can copy the image address
and use it as the image source. For example:

<img src="https://www.bricklink.com/myImg/XXXXXX.jpg">

Note that BrickLink automatically reduces the width to 640 pixels, so if you
want to use a bigger image, you have to upload it somewhere else (like Imgur)
and use that link instead.

Such are the quirks of a site largely unchanged since 2000.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 30, 2024 20:41

Subject:

Re: Left hand side of the screen says 0 due??

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Topic:

In Help, Lonely_Brick_OH writes:

So it is not past due?

Amount past due: $33.67
New BL order fees: $42.47
Total due: $76.14

Payment(s) received: $76.14
Remaining due: $0.00

Does that make more sense?

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 30, 2024 20:35

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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Topic:

In Catalog, oukexergon writes:

Second, every transaction is a risk to a seller. You can carefully establish
an item as good condition and someone will say it's in poor condition. And
so on.

Keeping older variants in the catalog won't prevent that.

Third, and this is key, the variants are not the current mold.

All molds are variants, current or not. The casual user is not necessarily going
to know which molds are current and which are not, or is even aware that there
is a difference in the first place.

If you are searching for a variant and the seller has the current mold and you buy it
you are an idiot. Especially but not only if the seller specifically says they
don't differentiate in the Terms.

Perhaps that is true if you are careful when you shop and are somewhat knowledgeable
about different variants, but I wouldn't call someone an idiot just because
they're not very familiar with the BrickLink catalog. It's more complicated
than it needs to be. That doesn't mean we should completely erase the distinction
between older and newer variants, but I can understand why the admins may want
to simplify things a bit.

Some buyers may order the current mold because they need the current mold and
will not be happy if you give them an older mold. So, just because they ordered
the current mold doesn't mean that they don't care about the mold.

Some buyers may order an older variant not because they need the older variant,
but because they are not aware of the difference. So, just because they ordered
an older variant doesn't mean that they need that particular variant.

But just looking at an order received, there's no way to tell why a buyer
chose the variants they ordered.

No one is saying every possible variant, but the ones *already distinguished
listed and used* and like ones moving forward.

Then what happens when the LEGO Group changes their molds in the future? We can't
add those new molds to the catalog because they're not already in the catalog?

The BrickLink catalog is ever-evolving to better serve the needs of its users,
but that includes deleting old entries as well as creating new ones. If we never
deleted anything, the catalog would become unwieldy and bloated.

How does this matter? To whom?

To Caleb, at least, and possibly other sellers. We'd like to know if our
buyers really need that variant, or if they'd be okay with a substitute,
so we can provide them with the best possible customer service.

If they care for a variant they should not order current mold. This isn't
that complicated.

It is complicated to those who are not very familiar with the BrickLink catalog.

Selling is work? Who would've thought. Yes, as a seller you make sure what's
ordered is sent. If they don't have a preference it doesn't matter anyway.
Why is this complicated?

Because of all these variants. It may seem simple if you're familiar with
the catalog, but it can be confusing if you're not (e.g., "I sent the
buyer what they ordered, why are they complaining that I sent them the wrong
variant?", etc).

For some minor variants with little demand, the extra work of sorting and listing
them correctly is not really worth it for the seller. It is unreasonable to expect
sellers to fulfill orders perfectly (i.e., to "make sure what's ordered
is sent" ) with these minor variants in the catalog.

Yes, they are. I'm not positively convinced on this whole destabilizing of
the old parts market bit, but it's reasonable that higher-ups realize if
you buy sets and parts that TLG doesn't produce, they, well don't make
a profit. If you can curtail that, profit comes back. I need 200 black 2x2 inverted
slopes without connections between studs. Can buy on BL or, if I stop caring
about the old mold, I can buy them from TLG.

You can also buyer current molds on BrickLink. The LEGO Group doesn't profit
from these sales, either.

This is not true of regular BL users or what often draws people here in the first
place. I would argue the exact opposite granting that lots of people just make
an account buy some minifigs and they are gone. A catalog of parts from across
the decades that is accurate is a market opportunity onto itself and *keeps people
coming back*. Loyal and serious users care. Casual users will buy a Star Wars
fig they wanted and never stick around.

People come here for many reasons. Some people do come here because of the extensive
catalog of retired items and minor part variations, and some of these people
are understandably upset by the proposed changes. But that's just one type
of user. Others are looking for parts to build MOCs, and many of these people
do come back. So, it's about balancing the needs of different types of users.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 30, 2024 19:30

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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In Catalog, oukexergon writes:

No, that's not what my posts indicate, they indicate these functional and
relevant differences that have already been identified and used countless times
by thousands of users for practical purposes should not be erased.

Thousands of users bought and sold BrickArms products on this site. Does that
mean they should still be in the catalog?

Just because something is already in the catalog doesn't mean it should be
there. "Functional and relevant differences" is subjective.

And no, the distinctions are not forced, you can search and buy whatever is cheapest,

Which forces buyers to compare different variants to identify which is the cheapest.

you can specify you don't distinguish the differences as a seller.

But sellers still have to specify a variant when listing parts for sale, and
buyers may complain if the variant they receive doesn't match the listing
(even if the seller stated in their terms that they don't distinguish variants).

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 30, 2024 17:15

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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In Catalog, oukexergon writes:ttps://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1451585

As I responded within that post, this happens with every and all parts that have
variations, and especially in color variations. Literally all the time. Are you
going to do away with every single color or part variation?

No, and neither is BrickLink.

In your post before, you wrote that sellers that do not care about variants can
write so in their terms and list everything under a single (new/common) variant.

But sellers that do that risk making their buyers unhappy (as described by helge)
even more so than sellers that take the time to list everything correctly.

So, it's not a perfect solution (and neither is what BrickLink is proposing).

I do agree with you in that misunderstandings happen even when variants are distinguished
and sellers list them correctly, but neither eliminating all variants, nor distinguishing
between every minor variant (many of which are currently not distinguished here),
will prevent all such misunderstandings.

What we really need is a fundamental restructuring of the catalog (i.e., umbrella
entries), but that's not really what this thread is about.

In that case the buyer doesn't care, so it doesn't matter. Nothing is
affected. If the person cares about the variant, they will order the variant.

Yes, but they did order the variant ("buyer orders a particular variant"
), not necessarily because they wanted that variant, but because BrickLink currently
forces them to order a specific variant.

So, I wouldn't assume that they care about the variant, but I wouldn't
assume that they don't, either. It's ambiguous.

What? The seller should take care to send what the individual ordered.

That creates more work (even stress) for sellers because they have to ensure
that all variants are correct regardless of the buyer's preferences (which
are not usually known to the seller anyway, especially when they don't have
a preference).

So? It also happens when sellers list the parts correctly. And goes well beyond
the list BL is dealing with now, to basically every part that's ever had
variations or similar colors.

How many of those variations or similar colors deserve separate treatment in
the catalog, and how many can be ignored? Should parts be given different catalog
entries based on the set their were included in, the factory they were produced
at, or the year they were produced in? Or minor differences in the LEGO® logo
or the markings on the part?

The line needs to be drawn somewhere.

What's not to understand? If more variant inventories are progressively done
away with, the market for old parts and old complete sets (which TLG does not
produce or control) is done away with. I mean that's almost verbatim what
was stated in the original thread by Russel, that they would like to see these
distinctions not used moving forward at all. So what's left? The market for
current parts and sets completed with current parts (which TLG continues to produce
and control). If I were cynical, I'd say that's the only reason why TLG
bought this site, to gain market and control.

The LEGO Group does not really control what people do with their products after
they buy them. That's just as true of sets that were retired decades ago
as it is of sets that are still in production.

Why would TLG try to destroy the market for old parts and sets? It's not
like sellers who sell old parts and sets are competing with TLG.

In fact, no one on BrickLink is competing with TLG, since all of our inventory
comes from TLG, regardless of whether it was produced a long time ago or more
recently.

I don't think it is in TLG's best interest to eliminate the aftermarket
for old and retired products. The BrickLink team is simply trying to balance
the interest of those who care about minor variations (catalog experts, archivists,
historians, etc) with those who are less picky about such things (new buyers,
people looking to build MOCs, etc).

Furthermore, I think the second type (casual builders) is more common here (not
necessarily in the forum, but definitely in the marketplace), thus why BrickLink
is proposing to scrap some variants. I understand that many of the first type
(catalog experts) are upset by these changes, but they are not nearly as numerous.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 30, 2024 16:20

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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In Catalog, oukexergon writes:

BL is erasing the distinctions and shifting the burden to sellers and buyers.

The question is which distinctions matter enough to be reflected in the catalog
and which can be erased. I can understand why BrickLink distinguishes between
Brown and Reddish Brown, or Pink and Bright Pink. But what about Pearl Gold?

Anyone who's used Pearl Gold before knows that there is quite a bit of variation
within this single color. Do these shades deserve their own colors in the BrickLink
catalog? If so, that would create a burden for sellers, who would have to sort
their Pearl Gold parts by shade, and buyers, who would have to specify what shade
they want when ordering.

So, there needs to be some sort of balance. Too many distinctions and it makes
it difficult for buyers and sellers to navigate the catalog. Too few distinctions
and it makes it difficult for buyers to get the pieces they need.

Your posts seem to indicate that you believe all distinctions are important,
but what about the factory or set that a part came from? For parts that have
been produced continuously over a long period of time, do you believe that sellers
should have to specify what decade or year the part was produced?

As it stands, the BrickLink catalog currently forces buyers and sellers to make
a lot of distinctions they simply may not care about.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 30, 2024 16:06

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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In Catalog, rickcraine writes:

Who is to say that man is right? And, either way, is not parting sets back together
honorable enough to maintain a way for people to it? Also, why is the "minority"
a majority in being vocal still? You'd think by now, with two big Youtubers
posting videos on the subject (80,000 views combined), and a Brick Fanatics article,
the "majority" would have come on and voiced their opinion.

The majority doesn't voice their opinion in the forum; they do so in the
marketplace.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 30, 2024 15:52

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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In Catalog, oukexergon writes:

No, it's not. Sellers do not currently have to make those distinctions if
they don't want to, they are merely distinctions in the catalog. Sellers
can list all items under the newer variant and state in their terms that they
do not distinguish the older variants. Casual buyers will seek the cheaper, newer
alternatives, but those who care will either buy from a seller that specifies
variance or will ask about the variance to the seller Simple, and exactly as
it happens now. No one is bothered by any of it.

Sellers who list parts under the wrong entry risk complaints and negative feedback
from buyers who care about variants, though, even if the seller states in their
store terms that they do not distinguish between different variants.

See, for example, this post from helge, which describes an unhappy buyer that
accused him of sending the wrong head for a minifigure:

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1451585

I believe this is what Russell is referring to by "issues that arise from
variant misunderstandings".

And this doesn't just apply to sellers that don't distinguish variants
in general, but also sellers that do distinguish variant but are not familiar
with all of the different variants in the catalog, or sellers who list parts
under the wrong variant by mistake or out of ignorance.

So, sellers are forced to choose between either being extra careful when listing
parts for sale in order to ensure that everything is listed under the correct
variant, or being less careful at the risk of listing a part under the wrong
variant and creating potential misunderstandings from buyers seeking specific
variants.

Eliminating some of the more minor variants would at least spare sellers from
being forced to make this choice for the few specific variants that will be eliminated.

This doesn't make sense. If the buyer doesn't want a particular variant,
there is no issue. When the buyer wants a particular variant, they can find it
precisely because the catalog allows sellers to specify a variant in question.
Given enough time and less and less people bothering with the tedious note-marking
on each inventory item, finding the part you want becomes a huge hassle.

I think what Caleb is saying is that the way the catalog currently works, when
a buyer orders a particular variant of a part, there is no way to tell whether
they chose that specific variant because they need that specific variant, or
because BrickLink forces them to choose a variant.

Unless, of course, the buyer contacts the seller directly, but that is rare.

So, the seller doesn't know whether or not they can substitute another variant
just by looking at the order. They have to either contact the buyer directly,
source the correct variant elsewhere, or send the wrong variant and risk ending
up with an unhappy buyer, as described above.

All the more reason to maintain variants in the inventory. If we remove the variant
for teeth number in hinges, and then a new hinge comes along with a different
number of teeth that has specific clicks for positioning, for example, the current
culture would mark the variance (*more information*) but the shift in culture
would not ("less information"

and someone wanting the new parts could
receive the older parts that do not have the specific clicks or are less stable
when positioned.

This currently happens often when sellers list parts under the wrong variant.

No, there is no tension, precisely because the very buy/sell side needs the site
to offer detailed distinctions on these parts to function well.

Not necessarily. As a MOC builder, I don't really care about all the minor
adjustments the LEGO Group has made to their molds over the decades.

There needs to be some sort of balance between distinguishing between similar
but different parts, but without going so far as to make buying and selling difficult
for those who are new to the site and those who are not catalog experts. More
detail is not always better.

The way I read Russell's original post, BrickLink is not doing away with
variants entirely. They are simply eliminating some of those that they perceive
to be "minor" or "low-level". Of course, whether or not a
variant is important enough to deserve separate treatment in the catalog is subjective,
but it's not like they're merging all of the catalog entries into one.

This shift is extremely short-sighted, too, because eventually, more and more people will want
to complete sets accurately since, as you hinted, today's sets become tomorrow's nostalgia.

Today's sets also become tomorrow's new parts on BrickLink. Not everyone
here is looking for historically accurate parts to complete old sets. Some are
just looking for parts to build MOCs.

Having a new set with old seats (missing the sprue mark) will be just
as annoying as trying to complete an old set but getting a new seat (with the
sprue mark). That is not a functional difference, but it sure looks different.

Again, this happens all of the time when sellers list parts under the wrong variant.

The entire point of this shift in culture is to ensure fewer and fewer people
seek those variants, so it's a self-fulfilling prophecy. Over time, if the
variants are marked, the older molds become more difficult to find and so the
market for those parts would shift. If you remove the variants, you undo the
market forces (exactly what TLG would want in this case, since this shifts everything
to their production molds).

I'm not sure I understand what you're trying to say here. The LEGO Group
adjusts their molds for a variety of reasons (functionality, product quality,
etc). They don't really care how we here at BrickLink treat those variants
since they don't make money from us reselling their products, other than
seller fees now that they own BrickLink.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 29, 2024 21:47

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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In Catalog, Duq writes:

So after week of discussion in which hundreds of users told you what a stupid
idea this is, I assume you're going ahead anyway?

What about the other 1M+ members that didn't even post anything in this thread?

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 29, 2024 15:47

Subject:

Re: Bulk Order

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In Selling, iba5000 writes:

A customer wants to make a bulk order but the seller wants to split up the order
into smaller orders due to splitting up the shipping, is there a way to do so?

On occasion, I have shipped out large orders in multiple separate packages. There
is nothing you really need to do on BrickLink except maybe add multiple tracking
numbers to the order details. As a courtesy, you may want to let the buyer know
how many packages they will be receiving.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 29, 2024 15:42

Subject:

Re: What set might this be from?

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Searching

In Searching, jeskebe writes:

I found these in a box of my old legos. I remember playing with them but can’t
remember the set they come with

1-1 (Inv) Bulldozer Chain Links
50 Parts, 1982
Sets: Service Packs: Technic

Can you post a picture of the parts?

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 27, 2024 18:23

Subject:

Re: Store

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Sales

In Sales, Aapostolov091 writes:

Hello how can i help you ?

Hi! I need six million pounds of Lego sets per month. Can you help? Thanks!

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 27, 2024 18:12

Subject:

Various Threads

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Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 26, 2024 22:24

Subject:

Re: Dear BrickLinck, Don't destroy datebase

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In Catalog, 1001bricks writes:

All your base are belong to us.

'Cause I got that LEGO room that all the AFOLs chase
And all the right parts in all the right places

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 26, 2024 22:21

Subject:

Re: Powered up problems

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In Help, magwarnz writes:

My powered up system is giving me problems.
1. there seems to be only the fastest speed available.
2. there is only power when I keep the button on the remote pressed down.

Is there anyone with answers?

Disregard everything I previously wrote in this thread. I just tried using the
remote and it seems to be working fine. I had the same problem you were having
when I first tried to use the remote, but it seems to be working now. You don't
need the app or a smartphone, after all.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 26, 2024 19:37

Subject:

Re: Dear BrickLinck, Don't destroy datebase

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In Catalog, legoman77 writes:

Why would they do that?

Because you know I'm all about that base

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 26, 2024 17:56

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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In Catalog, Pluribus7158 writes:

This is by far the worst idea I've seen on here. The Bricklink catalogue
IS Bricklink. Changing it in such a fundamental way will ruin what many love
about it.

A change this big should be put to a member vote, not just "I'm admin
and this is what I'm doing".

BrickLink is more than just the catalog. It is also the marketplace, Studio,
the designer programs, and the forum.

But yes, I agree, many people value BrickLink because of its catalog and are
upset about the change.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 25, 2024 11:27

Subject:

Re: BricklinkV - for Vintage Parts?

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In General, infinibrix writes:

Not really because the main Bricklink site will have all those variants merged
meaning the functionality of the main site performs at its optimum with the vast
majority of members only using the main site. Choosing to instead list items
on a scaled down Vintage site would generally be detrimental but just give an
alternative option for those that want to list items there without the variant
entries being affected. Being an alternative site altogether would make it little
different to listing your variants on Brickowl instead but lets be honest its
never going to happen anyway

It was a joke.

But, in all seriousness, what you've just described is similar to the way
the catalog works now. I'd reckon the majority of buyers are looking for
the "main" (i.e., current) variants of parts (with grooves, etc.), and
these parts represent the bulk of what is sold on this site. But some people
do care about older variants; e.g., when completing old sets.

This goes back to the marketplace vs. database debate. For those who use BrickLink
as a database, all variants are essentially equal, since, at least in theory,
each variant gets a single entry in the database. However, for those who use
it as a marketplace, not all variants are equal, since some variants are more
common than others.

I guess this is one of those "great schisms": when either the community
can come to some sort of agreement over how to treat variants in the catalog,
or the community itself will split.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 25, 2024 11:10

Subject:

Re: BricklinkV - for Vintage Parts?

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In General, peregrinator writes:

In the future there will be

BrickLink (undetermined)
BrickLinkA - vintage parts only
BrickLinkB - non-vintage parts only
BrickLinkC (scheduled for deletion)
BrickLinkD - vintage parts and non-vintage parts that are "cool" as determined
by a board of advisors consisting of equal numbers from the pizza and mustard
gangs

BrickLink Rose ?

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 25, 2024 11:04

Subject:

Re: Modification de commande

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In Help, 1001bricks writes:

Language Error line 10

Je ne comprends pas

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 25, 2024 10:59

Subject:

Re: Modification de commande

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In Help, Carinejuniet writes:

Bonjour,

Le vendeur n'a pas encore valider ma commande, donc je n'ai pas encore
payé.
est ce que je peux modifier ma commande et comment je dois faire svp?
Merci

Yes. To add items to your order, simply place another order. If the first order
has not yet been invoiced, BrickLink will automatically add the second order
to the first one.

To remove items from your order, you can either submit an order item removal
request: https://www.bricklink.com/retractOrderItem.asp

Or contact the seller directly.

I hope that helps.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 25, 2024 10:56

Subject:

Re: BricklinkV - for Vintage Parts?

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In General, peregrinator writes:

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 25, 2024 10:35

Subject:

Re: BricklinkV - for Vintage Parts?

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In General, infinibrix writes:

Has Bricklink ever considered having a sister site dedicated to vintage parts.
I know Lego is ever evolving and molds, parts, colours can be discontinued at
any time but maybe it’s a place dedicated to getting parts pre a specific era
where there has been substantial changes such as the place to get old brown and
grey colours perhaps? Pre mid 90’s parts or whatever?
It’s probably a dead in the water idea as I appreciate bricklink and most users
here will probably just want a one stop place for all their Lego needs but maybe
instead just a really scaled down vintage site for all those nerdy types that
want their variants along with those relevant parts of the catalog to remain
intact. Obviously people will still have to use the main site to buy the vast
majority of their Lego so really just a place for the hardcore vintage guys

That’s not me by the way, but with so many appearing to be concerned about some
of the upcoming changes and variant merges I’m just throwing ideas around and
causing trouble!

So, you're proposing that we split BrickLink into two different variants?

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 24, 2024 20:18

Subject:

Re: Forum as RSS feed

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Topic:

In Suggestions, 1001bricks writes:

How could you find this post???
That's a precious one, thanks!

One man's trash is another man's treasure:

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1350216
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1448313

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 24, 2024 20:15

Subject:

Re: (Cancelled)

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In Selling, 1001bricks writes:

Instead of laughing, please go get me some blinker fluid!

https://www.google.com/search?q=blink+html

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 24, 2024 20:13

Subject:

Re: (Cancelled)

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In Selling, 1001bricks writes:

I've got an error message:

132 onglets ?! C'est presque votre QI !

Avez-vous essayé de contacter le service d'assistance ?

https://www.bricklink.com/helpDesk.asp

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 24, 2024 20:01

Subject:

Re: (Cancelled)

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In Selling, 1001bricks writes:

Googling: "How to remove (fine) beer spilled on your keyboard?"

Try this one simple keyboard shortcut: ALT + F4

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 24, 2024 19:54

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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In Catalog, 1001bricks writes:

BrickLink is a DATABASE

BrickLink is a marketplace.

https://www.bricklink.com/v3/terms_of_service.page

Paragraph 3.

The Site acts as an online platform for Sellers to sell LEGO® items and designs
for a model or creation using bricks (“My Own Creation” or “MOC”) and for Buyers
to buy Sellers' items and MOCs.

BrickLink is many things: a community, corporation, website, discussion forum,
marketplace, database, codebase, daycare, psychiatric hospital, chicken coop,
culinary art school, battlefield… The list goes on and on.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 24, 2024 19:25

Subject:

Re: Forum as RSS feed

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In Suggestions, Andy_Bell writes:

Can an RSS feed be made available of the forum posts?

There is some comedy GOLD, you just can't get anywhere else.

I am weeping a little tear of sadness that some of this may be lost forever when
the 6 month purge occurs.

Nothing gold can stay.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 24, 2024 19:21

Subject:

Re: (Cancelled)

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Topic:

In Selling, Nubs_Select writes:

How'd you get an image of me?

You're famous! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linus_Van_Pelt

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 24, 2024 19:15

Subject:

Re: (Cancelled)

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Topic:

In Selling, 1001bricks writes:

Yeah, I’ve pretty much always treated the BL forum as a type of therapy

That's simply stupid.

We here are perfectly fine and sane.

Especially the top posters.
Erm. (between you and me, frankly I've doubts regarding NubsGPT and SylvainXML
sanity...)

It's a free forum, we're all here because LEGO is a building/creative
way to recreate/revisit the world? So then, who cares about the subject or the
post? Even Pizza can be fine, even if I've doubts about this also.

In short: you're very welcome Cory.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 24, 2024 19:00

Subject:

Re: Powered up problems

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Topic:

In Help, magwarnz writes:

Can it be done without the app? We don't have a smartphone. That's why
we bought the remote.

Do you have a tablet? Any bluetooth-enabled device with the app should work.

Of course, you can always use just the remote, but then you're limited to
just the basic functions described above: full power when the button on the remote
is pressed, and no power when it is not. In order to perform more complex functions,
you need the app and the programming capabilities that it provides. Sadly, as
far as I am aware, there is simply no way around it.

This is part of the reason why I don't collect LEGO Powered Up: I can't
guarantee that the software will continue to work decades from now.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 24, 2024 16:24

Subject:

Re: (Cancelled)

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In Selling, 1001bricks writes:

Ya. 13's a bit on the low side.

But as you're a Mustard Supporter, who's gonna blame you?

Well, I would say that 13 is a pretty high IQ for a chicken, but that would be
an intelligent response, so I'll make a joke about mustard or pizza instead.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 24, 2024 16:12

Subject:

Re: Let's make a Bricklink Train FAQ

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Topic:

In Suggestions, beardurham writes:

Why do TLG not produce crossovers or equal arm points (switches) in PF track yet?

They did:

7996-1 (Inv) Double Crossover Track
4 Parts, 2007
Sets: Train: Supplemental: RC Train

The real question is why they retired it.

Why is there such a shortage of straight track, at a reasonable price?

That raises another good question: Where does LEGO train track come from?

Most LEGO train sets come with a complete circle (16 pieces) of curved track.

Many also come with straight track as well, but usually only 4 or 8 pieces.

So, there may simply be a shortage of straight track compared to curved track,
increasing the price of straight track relative to curved track.

In fact, some train sets even come with no straight track at all, just a circle:

7938-1 (Inv) Passenger Train
657 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 2010
Sets: Train: RC Train

Although the set above does include 16 pieces of flex track, which is equivalent
to 4 pieces of regular track (straight or curved).

However, the LEGO Group does seem to be aware of this gap in supply. The set
above was released in 2010. In 2015, they released

60098-1 (Inv) Heavy-Haul Train
964 Parts, 5 Minifigures, 2015
Sets: Train: RC Train

Which includes 12 pieces of straight track. Prior to that release, no set had
ever included more than 8 pieces of straight track. And in 2018, they released

60198-1 (Inv) Cargo Train
1202 Parts, 6 Minifigures, 2018
Sets: Train: RC Train

Which includes 16 pieces of straight track and 16 pieces of curved track. Same
with

60336-1 (Inv) Freight Train
1129 Parts, 6 Minifigures, 2022
Sets: Train: RC Train

Which was released in 2022.

So, it appears that the LEGO Group has been including more straight track in
their recent train sets.

The LEGO Group also makes sets that just consist of track, but they typically
include a mixture of different track types:

60205-1 (Inv) Tracks and Curves
20 Parts, 2018
Sets: Train: Supplemental: RC Train

60238-1 (Inv) Switch Tracks
8 Parts, 2018
Sets: Train: Supplemental: RC Train

Train stations and other supplemental sets sometimes include a few pieces of
straight track:

7937-1 (Inv) Train Station
344 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2010
Sets: Train: RC Train

7936-1 (Inv) Level Crossing
138 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2010
Sets: Train: RC Train

And there is a set that consists of 8 pieces of metal (9V) straight track:

4515-1 (Inv) Straight Rails
8 Parts, 1991
Sets: Train: Supplemental: 9V

But there are no sets that just consist of plastic (RC/PF) straight track.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 24, 2024 15:01

Subject:

Re: Quite a dilemma

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Topic:

In General, UTLF writes:

You pay people to date you?

Diamonds ain't cheap, ya know.

30153 Rock 1 x 1 Jewel 24 Facet
Parts: Rock {Trans-Medium Blue}

Current items for sale new quantity average price: US $8.4713!

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 24, 2024 14:33

Subject:

Re: Customs Harmonization Code needed

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Topic:

Shipping

In Shipping, Give.Me.A.Brick writes:

Do you know if there is a HS code for Empty Boxes?

For empty boxes, leave the HS code box empty.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 24, 2024 14:22

Subject:

Re: All 50 states baby!

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In Off Topic, 1001bricks writes:

Wow - at this exact moment started the soon famous Chicken with Fur legend from
Alaska...

FUR BEARING CHICKEN

Very Rare

CAUGHT WHILE TROLLING IN THE BRICKLINK DISCUSSION FORUM OFF TOPIC TOPIC

It is believed that the great shallowness and collective lack of insight of the
circles in which these users interact, has caused them to grow their dense coat
of (usually) white fur.

Mounted by NUBS S. ELECT, Taxidermist of Unalaska, Alaska

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 24, 2024 14:10

Subject:

(Cancelled)

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In Selling, popsicle writes:

(Cancelled)

Well, the message is cancelled now, but I did read it, and I just wanted to let
you know that I enjoyed it. As I mentioned previously, I spend a lot of time
reading the forum, not just posting: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1448144

These sentimental posts of yours are appreciated, perhaps even more than you
may realize.

Sometimes, I just don't have enough brain cells to formulate
a coherent response. Or a high enough IQ, as a certain Sylvain would say.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 24, 2024 14:03

Subject:

Re: Fun queries we sellers get...

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In Selling, PlanetEarthToys writes:

*facepalm...

"NO!, I am your Father".....
- Darth Vader, 1980

It's true: https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/the-most-misquoted-movie-lines-of-all-time

I'm not your father
- Cory Christman, 2024

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1448952

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 24, 2024 11:42

Subject:

Re: Fun queries we sellers get...

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In Selling, steelwoolghandi writes:

Lute I am your Father

You're a Lyre

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 23, 2024 22:30

Subject:

Re: Fun queries we sellers get...

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In Selling, popsicle writes:

Now curious, how do you sellers typically respond to such messages?

I'm not your father

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 23, 2024 22:21

Subject:

Re: Bricklink Fees

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Technical Issues

In Technical Issues, thepiecefulproj writes:

Hi there,

Wondering if I'm missing something about Bricklink fees.

My understanding is that once I've crossed the $500 threshold for order total
for the month, I pay 3% on the first set of fees, and then 2% up to $1000 (and
then it switches again).

I'm currently at $743, but am still getting charged 3% (instead of 2%).

I have gone back through my orders to the beginning of the month and it has been
3%.

Has anyone else noticed this issue? Am I reading the fee structure incorrectly?
I have not yet heard back from support on this issue.

Thank you!

Jess

See the following help page: https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=38

In particular, note the following line:

The fee is calculated for every order batch (order batch is every new
order or addition to an existing order).

So, it's regressive per batch.

Don't worry; I, too, made the same mistake: https://www.reddit.com/r/Bricklink/comments/17phj4e/comment/k8afdsz/

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 23, 2024 21:47

Subject:

Re: Excessive damage in a sealed set

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In General, Ziegelmeister writes:

That's about the only way I can imagine. Just seems odd (more like statistically
impossible) that two sets several years apart have a problem with the same piece.

Maybe it's a problem with the piece?

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 23, 2024 18:12

Subject:

Re: Wouldn’t it be fun and functional?

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In Suggestions, 1001bricks writes:

In Suggestions, Nubs_Select writes:

gifs do work if you want to try that. if it truly is a short video try an online
convertor to turn it into a gif then post that

Just what I feared

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 23, 2024 16:36

Subject:

Re: obvious drop shipper order

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In Selling, jennnifer writes:

I've never understood the default negativity for this type of transaction.
No one is being swindled or taken advantage of. Yes, there is one more layer
of complexity if something goes amiss, but honestly how often are there problems
with shipping?

You got your money, send the item, put your address in there if you are really
concerned but not the price. It's $10 don't sweat it.

~Jen

Some people may feel that drop shipping is inherently lazy, or that drop shipping
itself is okay, but that drop shippers that seek to hide the true origin of the
package are being dishonest.

Personally, I have no problem with drop shipping. The way I see it, drop shippers
are taking a risk (that the items may not be satisfactory, or that the buyer
or seller may be unhappy if they discover that it was a drop shipper) to reach
new customers that don't necessarily know about BrickLink, and the reward
they get for taking that risk is the higher price these customers are willing
to pay.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 23, 2024 16:27

Subject:

Re: Wouldn’t it be fun and functional?

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In Suggestions, Saitobricks.ca writes:

Sorry don't know why it spammed the forum.

It happens sometimes. It's a known bug.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 23, 2024 15:04

Subject:

Re: Help!!! Please!!!

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In Help, Elliemel writes:

I put the number of the piece in search and no luck.
Won’t let me add a picture… I don’t know how to tell someone what I want, except
with the number, which set, and a picture. If the number isn’t recognized then,
🤷‍♀️

Hi Ellie,

It looks like you are building

10280-1 (Inv) Flower Bouquet
756 Parts, 2021
Sets: Creator: Creator Expert: Botanical Collection

Is that correct?

I tried adding the parts to my cart on LEGO.com, but it says 28 business day
shipping from Denmark.

Here are the catalog entries for the parts you need on BrickLink:

98284 Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Pin Hole and 4 Bar Arms Up
Parts: Plate, Round {Sand Green}

4589b Cone 1 x 1 with Top Groove
Parts: Cone {Bright Pink}

If you click the part number for the plate above, it will take you to the catalog
entry for the plate in the color you want (sand green).

In the catalog entry, click Add to My Wanted List (see the first image
below).

For the condition, you probably want to select New, but if you are okay
with receiving a used part, then you can leave it as Any (second image).

Then, click Add to Wanted List.

Do the same for the cone, but increase the quantity to 3 (third and fourth
images).

Once you have added both parts to your Wanted List, go to your Wanted List: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/wanted/search.page?wantedMoreID=0

And click Buy All (fifth image).

You can either manually select stores from the list that appears, or click Auto-select
and let BrickLink choose for your (sixth image).

Then, click Create carts to add the parts to your shopping cart (seventh
image) and Checkout to go to the store you selected to place the order
(eighth image).

I hope that helps.

Thanks,
Sam

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 22, 2024 15:18

Subject:

Re: All 50 states baby!

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In Off Topic, 1001bricks writes:

Or because Alaska and Canada are the 2 best States you've got in the US?

I didn't think about that!

I'm now registered in Alaska.

Because the wildlife of course!

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 22, 2024 15:15

Subject:

Re: All 50 states baby!

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In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

https://www.bricklink.com/feedback.asp?u=AbatedFawn&fUsername=nubs_select
looks like I've shipped to Nunavut!

Nice! Don't forget to celebrate with pizza. 🍕

Do note that people move around sometimes, so it may look like you've shipped
somewhere you haven't (and it may look like you haven't shipped somewhere
you have).

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 22, 2024 15:08

Subject:

Re: All 50 states baby!

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In Off Topic, Saitobricks.ca writes:

Most likely not.

I looked and there are about 15 registered bl members in Nunavut. But it appears
that two are just accounts used for advertising non lego related things.

They are doing it on there me page. They also have no feedback from ordering
either. Not sure if they are allowed to do that though. One appears to be advertising
a airline service in the states!

Those are probably spam accounts. We get a lot of those registered in Alaska.
They probably choose Alaska because it's near the top of the list of states.

This page currently shows 23 registered users in Nunavut:
https://www.bricklink.com/memberList.asp?stateID=42096

Your best bet is probably AbatedFawn:
https://www.bricklink.com/feedback.asp?u=AbatedFawn

They have a feedback score of 228 and their most recent feedback is dated Jan
20, 2024.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 20, 2024 07:51

Subject:

Re: Quite a dilemma

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In General, PlanetEarthToys writes:

apply this scenario to dating..

the answer becomes very clear

My girlfriend should get the set.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 19, 2024 21:42

Subject:

Re: CONTEST WINNER

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Topic:

Announce

In Announce, PlanetEarthToys writes:

Forum Rule #3: Do not share any personal information about you
or anyone else including an e-mail address, physical mailing address, or telephone
number.

tisk-tisk Pop's.......

I think that rule only applies to the discussion forum, not direct messages.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 19, 2024 21:41

Subject:

Re: All 50 states baby!

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In Off Topic, PlanetEarthToys writes:

have you shipped to any Native American Reservations?

ᎸᎵᏚᎯᎦᎤᏯᎢ ᎣᏁᏚ Ꭿ ᎤᎦᏯᎩ Ꭶ. ᎯᏚᎸᎵ ᎸᏚᎯᎦ ᎩᎯᏚᎸ ᎯᏚᎸᏗᏍᎯ Ꭹ ᏚᎸᏍ ᏗᎸᎩᏚᏍᎸ ᎩᏚᎵᎸᏍ ᏗᏍᎸᏚᎩᎸᏚ ᏍᏚᏗᎸᎩᏚ
ᎠᎵᎸᏗᏚᎵᎸᎠ ᎵᎠᏚᏗᎵᎸ Ꮧ ᏗᏚᎸᎩᏍᎵᎠᎵᎸᏗᎢᎣᏩᏙᏙ ᎸᎵᎠᏚᏍᏗᎸᎵᎩ: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherokee_Nation

ᏗᎸᎩᎵᏍᏗ ᎸᏗᏚᎩ ᏍᎸᎩᏚᎸᎵᏍᏚᎩᎸᎵ ᎩᏍ ᎩᏚᎵᏗᏍᎸ ᎩᏚᎵᏗ ᏍᎸᎤ ᎢᏙ Ꮦ ᎦᏛᏯᎣᏏᏲ ᎯᏚ ᎢᎤᏯᏋᏔ ᏜᏦᏙᏦᏜᏔ ᏯᏚᎵᎸ.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 19, 2024 21:02

Subject:

Re: CONTEST - Final Shot

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Contests

In Announce, randyf writes:

Eleven straight days of forum sunshine. Look out, I see resident status forming.

Ninth place with sixty-one messages in the past month:
https://www.bricklink.com/messageStats.asp?statPeriod=1

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 19, 2024 20:33

Subject:

Re: (Cancelled)

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Topic:

Announce

In Announce, user23567839124 writes:

(Cancelled)

How's the weather in Guam?

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 19, 2024 18:37

Subject:

Re: CONTEST - Rare Star Wars Item as Prize

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Contests

In Contests, 1001bricks writes:

He said "It's traveling from Washington to New York".
Didn't specify if those were States, Cities (or Bananas, why not).

At least New York City is actually located within New York State (and New York
County is located within New York City). Washington, D.C. and Washington state
are located on opposite coasts.

Last time I shipped something to Washington, it ended up in the north of England:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington,_Tyne_and_Wear

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 19, 2024 17:38

Subject:

Re: All 50 states baby!

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In Off Topic, Saitobricks.ca writes:

I’m hoping on shipping to Nunavut some time.

So far I’ve done Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba. Also I’ve had only
one order from the us, Washington State.

Washington is part of Canada.

I have shipped to Ontario, Québec, Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia.

I have yet to ship to Saskatchewan or any of the Atlantic provinces.

I have yet to ship to Nunavut or the Northwest Territories, but I have shipped
not one but two orders to the Yukon, both to the same buyer:

https://www.bricklink.com/feedback.asp?u=yukonjohn

Though they were for PDF instructions and not parts, so I don't know if that
really counts as "shipping" or not.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 18, 2024 16:03

Subject:

Re: All 50 states baby!

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In Off Topic, popsicle writes:

Don't worry, never been had an attraction to poultry. I'm not your father

Good to know. My mother is a pretty good layer.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 18, 2024 15:53

Subject:

Re: All 50 states baby!

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In Off Topic, runner.caller writes:

Also also, I just noticed that it's my 10yr anniversary of creating a BL
account.
I guess I should celebrate with some mustard pizza with 10 candles on it tonight.

You should try Nub's recipe:

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1366690
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1387850

It pairs well with Heineken.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 18, 2024 15:48

Subject:

Re: All 50 states baby!

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In Off Topic, popsicle writes:

Not all 50, perhaps... But I've no doubt babies in a few states considering
my domestic travel as a young man

Alcohol is a wonderful social lubricant in
that regard too, let's blame it on that...

You didn't happen to visit Illinois as a young man, now, did you?

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 18, 2024 13:17

Subject:

Re: All 50 states baby!

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In Off Topic, romax1989 writes:

I don't know why Arkansas took so long.

The Ozarks

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 15, 2024 12:08

Subject:

Re: Trying to post a subject line that is longer than 45 characters - I can! I have the power! (Even longer message)

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In Off Topic, musen2100 writes:

In Off Topic, wildchicken13 writes:

In Off Topic, peregrinator writes:

testing

Would you mind sharing how you did that?

I would assume Bricklink does/did not validate the input field and simply trusts
the user does not manipulate it.

How do you manipulate it? I can't type more than 45 characters in the subject
line, nor can I copy and paste more than 45 characters from another source into
the subject line. Perhaps it only works on some systems but not others, or perhaps
there is a way to do it using HTML or the command line.

It seems the limit for original posts is 45 characters, but for replies, it's
50, which makes sense since "Re: " adds another four characters to the
subject line. But I still can't extend the subject line beyond 50 characters.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 15, 2024 11:47

Subject:

Re: Suggestion: Mustard, Pizza or Cheese Macaroni

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In Off Topic, StormChaser writes:

In Suggestions, wildchicken13 writes:

I and a few like-minded BrickLink members force people to wade through our garbage to use the discussion forum. Our behavior became tiresome and unfunny long ago, yet we do not accept this fact due to our collective lack of insight.

This is not a serious site suggestion and I request that discussion moderators
move it to Off Topic as soon as possible.

This is not a serious site and I request that the discussion moderators move
this thread to the Cooking topic since you just roasted a chicken.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 15, 2024 11:11

Subject:

Suggestion: Mustard, Pizza or Cheese Macaroni

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I just wanted to write a post about how tasty Maille's original dijon mustard
is.

Unfortunately, being originally coded in 1747, the forum doesn't provide
an easy way to link to a specific brand or style of mustard except for ugly
links like:

https://maille.com/fr/e-boutique/moutardes/moutarde-de-dijon-originale-215g/

So, my suggestion is to add a mustard macro in the forum like the ones
we have for catalog items:

[MU=maille001]

It would include a picture of the product, a list of ingredients, nutrition facts,
local and online retailers, customer reviews, suggested recipes, etc.

The link should also be localized to the viewer's current location. For example,
members registered in the USA should be linked to Maille's U.S. website:

https://us.maille.com/collections/maille-originale/products/dijon-originale-mustard

A similar thing could be implemented for pizza or cheese, facilitating discussion
of these topics.

I realize that BrickLink's less than thirty employees are probably very busy
and have better things to do with their time, but this is an extremely important
feature and should be implemented immediately. BrickLink is frankly unusable
without it.

Merci beaucoup !

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Jan 15, 2024 10:26

Subject:

Re: Trying to post a subject line that is longer than 45 characters - I can! I have the power!

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