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I've had a buyer place an NSS on a (shipped and received, confirmed by tracking)
Order #23768286.

The stated reason for the NSS from the buyer:
"I am trying to cancel my bricklink account, but it's not letting me
because this order is still active. Please deactivate it ASAP and inform me of
thus so I can cancel."

We're going on 10 days now- the buyer hasn't responded. I haven't
heard anything out of the two Help Desk tickets I've opened, and I'm
growing anxious.

I thought help desk ticket times had been improved, and were in the range of
3-4 days now?

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Feb 8, 2024 22:54

Subject:

Re: CHEAPEST Prices in AMERICA?

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Sales

In Sales, rylie_aitch writes:

In Sales, ViktorTube writes:

Hello! Please check out my store! I try to make all the prices as cheap as possible
and most of my set prices are the CHEAPEST IN AMERICA! So if you need a LEGO
set check out my store first for amazing cheap prices!

"Some but not all pieces missing" is maybe the most vague description
I've seen on here

You might want to add a photo, or a list of exactly
what is/isn't there

"Up to 100% off!"
"May contain some pieces!"

Actually I did SOMEHOW sell a set that said "HALO Box. May contain
some pieces" on another market when I was trying to reserve a listing for
a friend. That was a wild experience.

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Feb 2, 2024 23:30

Subject:

Re: Bionicle is handled incredibly poorly

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In Catalog, WOLKsite writes:

In Catalog, NoGravitasHere writes:

Thanks for your response, Randy. I really appreciate it.
Only 150 Light Grey Metallic still has problems, and BrickLink's catalogue
doesn't even recognise it as being used in Bionicle. It definitely is, both
repeatedly and often interchangeably with 131 and 296, which themselves were
used interchangeably with each other in some cases. The link on the history of
silvers you have provided is not accurate, and my data conclusively proves that.
If you have the information you need, as you claim, then why have you skipped
150 entirely? Can you tell me what year(s) 150 made its way into the Bionicle
catalogue?

I believe the problem you're having is misidentifying 131, 150, and 296.

150 Light Grey Metallic is recognized on Bricklink, called "Pearl Very Light
Gray". In BIONICLE, it was ONLY used during 2003 for Kraata & Krana-Kal.
There are no other 150 parts in BIONICLE.

296 is a color that was used very briefly during 2006, introduced along side
"Warm Gold"/"Pearl Gold", but was quickly retired in favor of
the older 131 Silver - effectively all the 2006 sets use 296 in early batches,
131 in later batches. While 296 was used in 2007, this was only in Exo-Force,
for the marbled torsos, and even then, those were soon phased out for solid 131
ones, that's why the 2007 Exo-Force sets have alternate Minifigures.

What a lot of BIONICLE fans don't seem to grasp is that the silver used for
the Kal sockets, the silver used for the Nuva armor, and the silver used for
the 2007-2009 weapon parts, are all 131 Silver, despite how different they look.
This primarily stems from two different things:
- That 131 itself was adjusted several times during its lifespan (as were 148
Dark Grey Metallic, and 297 Warm Gold)
- That LEGO's materials and colors were all adjusted around 2005-2006 as
they moved to mixing colors in-house (at least, that's what I've come
to understand). This would be the source of not only 131 being different, but
also why the Kanohi Rau in the Toa Nokama set differs from that in the Dalu set.
The result of these adjustments is that 131 become more consistent. Before 2006,
polypropylene parts molded in 131 looked noticably different from ABS parts (a
problem not just with 131 but also with other "metallic" colors like
145, 147, and 149). After 2006, the color had a consistently lighter hue, matching
how it had always looked in ABS plastic.

We know when these colors were used - Throughout the LEGO community we have quite
a lot of data to go on gathered from LEGO, palette tiles to compare physical
parts with, etc.

On top of this, all LEGO colors have some degree of variation, both from adjustments
made over time and from poor quality control. This makes for *color variation*,
something not recognized on Bricklink (besides Rust :v) not separate colors.

A somewhat common misconception I've come across in the BIONICLE community
is that 150 is the lighter silver you find in the early 2006 sets, but this not
correct. That color is 296. This likely stems from a second misconception, that
the lighter parts used from 2006 onwards are 296, which as I've detailed
above is also not correct.

Yes, there have been some glaring issues in the BIONICLE part of the catalogue
- All of the ones Randy mentioned I am really happy are being addressed (as someone
who has researched Zamor Spheres, I'll be keeping an as careful eye as I
can at how that develops). There's some others as well, like incorrect listings
of the Kanohi/Krana packs which I've brought up in a past topic.

However, the case of silver is one that at this point stems from many BIONICLE
fans (and I say this being a BIONICLE fan) not knowing the subject as well as
they think they do, either jumping to conclusions or getting all their information
from Bricklink (people still think in terms of Pearl Light Gray and Flat Silver).
The latter is also the primary reason why I want Tahu's eyestalk color recognized,
as BIONICLE fans are just not familiar with Trans-Dark Pink and thus do not realize
it's not the same color at all.

On top of this, requesting regular sellers to differentiate between variants
of silver is... well, I can already tell you I know that wouldn't go very
well, unfortunately.

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Feb 2, 2024 23:25

Subject:

Re: Modern Buyers?

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In General, SDF_Bricks writes:

I've had a buyer potentially interested in 2 large sets I'm selling.
He asked for pictures. So, I went ahead, checked the inventory once again, took
several pictures, sent to him, unlisted the two items he was interested in (to
give him first dibs). It's been 4 days now and he has not even acknowledged
receipt of the pictures and what his intentions are. Be nice to people they said,
what did I get? I waisted 2 hours and now nothing. Yes, it's part of the
business/hobby, but next time someone asks for pictures well ... we'll see.

Yeah, that's why I recommend (almost) never doing pictures.

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Feb 2, 2024 18:33

Subject:

Re: Bionicle is handled incredibly poorly

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In Catalog, 1001bricks writes:

Are you suggesting that The Lego Group with a valuation of $12.2 billion isn't
capable of hiring a couple more catalogers or even implementing the information
offered here for free? I'm just curious here since surely they could afford
a handful more employees to get on top of things.

These kind of changes and cataloging require people with expertise in both BrickLink
and LEGO. I would guess there's not a handful of people just hanging around
waiting to be hired.

Plus find those with a deep knowledge of Bionicle!

I know only one - but it's OP who's complaining in Forum

There's a few of us here

The name might not imply it, but Bionicle is my mainstay

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Jan 28, 2024 17:03

Subject:

Re: Variants Thread - January 26

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In Catalog, brickbiters writes:

i'm sorry, you must be new.

not to egg on a troll but, that is standard fair for shipping. once it's
shipped you give out a tracking number and you're done.

if of course there is any problem with the order such as missing parts etc i'd
be happy to work that out. the rest is with the postal service.

if you're concerned about any of those things happening then pay for insurance.
that's what it's there for. maybe the post works different in the uk
but that's how things are done here in the USA.

if something is lost, stolen or damaged, there's nothing a store can do about
it and again that's why you'd pay for insurance if you want your order
covered.

i'd say that's pretty professional to me.

and of course, if you don't agree with my stores terms you're always
welcome to patronize any of the other stores on bricklink. i think you'll
find they have similar terms, which is why it's always a good idea to read
them.

what isn't professional is bogarting another store's comments on a public
forum to criticize their terms and bring focus to your own store (off topic i
might add). but hey, that's on you.

good day to you sir.

In Catalog, yorbrick writes:

In Catalog, brickbiters writes:

sorry, your excuses won't change my mind. to sellers who are crying about
it taking too long to pull orders, they just want to make an easy buck and probably
won't even last long here.

there is an option to say whether you are a store that catalogs by variant or
not so that buyers know what kind of store they're dealing with...a professional
or a "hobby" store.

Your terms

I do not refund for lost, stolen or damaged goods incurred during shipping.
I highly suggest you purchase insurance at your cost if you are concerned with
any of these issues.

indicate an unprofessional one.

Oh boy. Who's gonna tell him?

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Jan 28, 2024 12:02

Subject:

Re: Variants Thread - January 26

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

The Responses

So far I have seen two YouTube videos addressing this issue, and I'll post
in this new thread to respond directly (and completely) to what they are saying.

The two YouTube videos I have seen are these:

R.R. Slugger: There's a BAD Bricklink Update Coming...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGRxNX8Cg_o

DuckBricks: Why Would Bricklink Do This? Is Bricklink Stupid?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk47Wb18ibg

In this post I will address the second one:

I'll begin with a quote from Chris which he used as part of the introduction:

“I decided to take down every single one of my wall displays and actually
consolidate them to be a lot better, neater, tighter, and more concise to allow
myself to be able to put up even more stuff.”

What Chris is doing with his collection is, in a way, similar to what we are
doing with the BrickLink catalog.

I do actually agree with the overall sentiment from this video. However, there
are several points I would like to challenge:

Quote from the video: “from the beginning, the catalog has just been
continuing to grow and grow."

Not completely true. There have been major corrections like this in the past,
and we make minor corrections regularly. One of the things that is often missed
by the average BrickLink member is that we reject the overwhelming majority of
variants. That means that the BrickLink catalog only grows to the extent that
we let it grow, and there are considerable restraints even now on the number
of variants we will accept.

2 x 2 Hinge Brick – this is a merge between 30389c and 30389b. It does
not involve the hinge brick without axle hole 30389a.
[p=30389c]

30389b Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Vertical and Axle Hole
Parts: Hinge

30389a Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger Vertical without Axle Hole
Parts: Hinge

While we are talking about this early brick that many of you are excited to distinguish,
I will point out that we are missing inventory information in 15 Sets and 1 Gear
Item:

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemIn.asp?P=30389&in=S
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemIn.asp?P=30389&in=G

The determined version is only in 10 sets currently. If this variant matters
to you, please help us fill out the data in the BrickLink inventory system.

A correction concerning the 2 x 2 hinge brick:

“As a correction to the video, it has become clear that one of the examples
I mentioned, the 2x2 brick with click joint, is NOT being consolidated when it
comes to axle hole versus no hole - just the specific molding type of axle hole.
However, all other examples mentioned are accurate, and from a database point
of view, I still stand by my original sentiments in the video that this change
ideally should not be happening.”

However, there are indeed issues with the other examples:

Click Hinges –The number of teeth does not affect the number of locking
positions. A lot of people think that when they see the distinction in the catalog,
but it’s actually not true. This misunderstanding is one reason we want to remove
this distinction. These are simply cosmetic differences on a part that is not
typically used for cosmetic purposes.

60471 Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on Side
Parts: Hinge

[p=50340]

1 x 4 Clear Bricks – The 1 x 4 frosted bricks will be merged with the
1 x 4 standard brick (3010), not the specialty brick without tubes underneath
(3066).
[p=3010f3]

3010 Brick 1 x 4
Parts: Brick

3066 Brick 1 x 4 without Bottom Tubes
Parts: Brick

Smooth Slopes – there was a comment in the video that the result of a
merge will be a “random hodgepodge” where buyers may receive slopes that don’t
match each other. But this is actually the condition of the marketplace now,
pre-merge.

The oldest slopes had a very heavy texture (see photo below), whereas newer ones
have much less texture. And in addition to the slopes that seemingly have no
texture, real-life listings contain everything in between.

The presence of “Smooth” entries in the catalog gives the illusion that there
are only two grades of texture, but the reality is that listings based on subjective
criteria will produce subjective results. In fact, I’m pretty sure that much
of the Smooth Slope data we see in the set inventories is also subjective depending
on the experience of the contributor.

Community Poll – We don’t base our decisions on polls because if we did,
the collector community on BrickLink would have their agenda completely wiped
out by the majority who don’t care about picky details. Instead, we appoint very
detail oriented admins who represent the collector community and they are the
ones making the calls on variants on a day-to-day basis.

Date - Feb 1 or Feb 15 – Feb 1 was the original date we were going to
begin changes, but due to delays with the list of changes and requests to extend
the time a little, we pushed the date to Feb 15. However, the name and number
changes to tiles and the 1 x 1 round brick will start on Feb 1. Since these are
not merges, they will not affect listings in the same way.

This pretty much sums up the issue.

To reiterate- if you order a dozen 7 or 9 tooth parts right now from different
sellers, or even worse a dozen "smooth" or "not smooth" slope,
there is an almost certainty that you'll get a mixed bag based on your expectations.
That is, if you even cared enough in the first place, and didn't just select
the first listing that matched the part you're looking for.

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Jan 26, 2024 00:43

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, Yo_Yo_Flamingo writes:

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog, icm writes:

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog, icm writes:

The inside supports, as on part 32064c, are critical for function. They allow
the part to be used as a jumper and on jumpers. This is not a trivial mold change!
It radically changes the functionality of the part!

Can you provide one illustration of an official LEGO model that uses this building
technique with a 32064?

32064 Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole
Parts: Technic, Brick

My knowledge of set instructions isn't comprehensive for that. I know I've
done it in my own MOCs and I know that configuration of inside supports has been
used on many other parts to enable their use as jumpers.

Can you try this experience with some real bricks and take a photo for us?

That seems to be the trend of this thread- most folks misunderstand the variants
of these parts, from the 7 teeth to 9 teeth joints to the 1x2 bricks with axles,
and think that there is an actual functional difference.

There _is_ a functional difference with
[p=32064c]
compared to the other variants of the part. That isn't fantasy or conjecture.
That is the truth.

Do exactly what Russell said to do. Try putting a 32064c on top of any 1x2 jumper
plate. Now try it with any of the other variants of the part. Let me know what
you find out.

People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

Good, while I've got you here... Who do I have to talk to to replace the
imaginary piece in the inventory for this set?

8744-1 (Inv) Visorak Oohnorak
47 Parts, 2005
Sets: BIONICLE: Visorak

I know I'm getting annoying here, but after several change requests, it's
unfathomable

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Jan 26, 2024 00:39

Subject:

Re: Fun queries we sellers get...

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Topic:

Selling

In Selling, novabrick writes:

"Do you have X of this part you haven't listed?"
or
"more of this part you only have 2 of."

Now, we constantly add to our inventory and have a ton of parts yet to be listed.
It still is a somewhat silly question i think.

Christian

novabrick-team

In Selling, popsicle writes:

Over the years we've had our share of let's say 'intriguing'
questions from prospective buyers.

I actually appreciate that question. I do have a ton of parts not yet listed,
and if they're willing to pay for it it could be in their future.

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Jan 25, 2024 21:51

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog, icm writes:

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog, icm writes:

Can you provide one illustration of an official LEGO model that uses this building
technique with a 32064?

32064 Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole
Parts: Technic, Brick

Can you try this experience with some real bricks and take a photo for us?

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Jan 25, 2024 00:16

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Hello everyone,

As a platform, we have decided to take a hard look at some of the mold variants
that we are currently asking you to recognize. For sellers, more variants means
extra sorting and extra work while pulling orders, plus the issues that arise
from variant misunderstandings.

For buyers, excess variants mean that it's harder to assemble a wanted list,
find stores, and ultimately obtain the parts you are looking for.

I have put together a quick Help page to outline these proposed changes:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2625

Notice the date on this is coming up quickly (Feb 1), so I'm not giving a
lot of time for discussion. I'm aiming for about 1 week of discussion and
then we'll give sellers 2 weeks to adjust the descriptions on affected items
if they wish to retain the distinctions.

I plan to construct a full FAQ page with answers to all your questions. This
will serve to inform users about what was done here in February 2024, and also
help point the catalog in the right direction in the future.

To get started, I'll list a few here:

1. This sounds like you're dumbing down the BrickLink catalog to make
it easier for new users. Is that what is going on?

Not really. There are many, many other variants we expect people to sort and
care about. These ones don't really seem to matter much, and some of them
(e.g., the minifigure heads) actually cause problems for the catalog that cannot
be corrected otherwise.

2. What if I really care about a certain variant that is going away? Can I
still buy and sell that variant?

Absolutely! You can add notes to your listings to make them as "determined"
as you wish. Buyers can still search within notes for extra details, or they
can simply observe them as they browse listings.

3. How do I know which exact variants will be merged? I only see one example
in each category.

Please ask in this thread and I can be very specific. Usually we are talking
about a handful of parts and the printed versions.

4. Has a merge like this ever been done before?

Yes, there was a precedent - the Headlight Brick with Slot:

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1016584

It was marked for deletion a few years ago and was finally merged last August.

5. Are these the only parts up for consideration, or are there other variants
that will be merged as well?

This is all for now. Based on how well this goes, we may elect to remove other
entries later. However, we will keep all functional variants and important cosmetic
variants.

While we're all here and fired up about part variants... I'll take this
time to point out that the inventory for set

8744-1 (Inv) Visorak Oohnorak
47 Parts, 2005
Sets: BIONICLE: Visorak

includes a part variant
in a color that has never ever existed for that part. I'll give you a hint,
it's the one without a catalog picture

If we're so concerned about Bricklink being a historical database, can we
FINALLY fix this glaring issue?

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Jan 24, 2024 23:30

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

I'll once again say, thanks for the change!

I'd still like to see actual zone-based auto checkout for the USA. Any ideas
on when that will be implemented?

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Jan 20, 2024 23:17

Subject:

Re: I'm doing a SMH

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In General, cosmicray writes:

I am looking at the ID card of a member. The member has been on site slightly
more than 3 years. Thus far, they have racked up 189 negatives and 152 neutrals.
Their selling privileges are still green/intact. There is some evidence (based
on contra-feedback from another member) that they may have been suspended at
some point. Did they not solve the reasons that triggered all those negatives,
or only the ones that got them suspended ?

Obviously the information is there for a buyer to see, but how many check FB
and how many just hit Easy Buy ?

Nita Rae

Now I'm curious who this is

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Jan 19, 2024 23:48

Subject:

Re: Quite a dilemma

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In General, SDF_Bricks writes:

I have a buyer from Korea interested in a small set (not too rare), and he wanted
to see pictures. In the middle of this, another member just went ahead and purchased
the set.

What is fair? Who should get the set?

One looks, one buys. It doesn't pay to be indecisive!

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Jan 11, 2024 11:51

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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In Catalog, yorbrick writes:

There are many other pairs too, where you essentially need both of them in hand
to tell the difference. These ones often get me ...

95673 Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Roman Gladius with Thin Crossguard
Parts: Minifigure, Weapon

18034 Minifigure, Weapon Sword, Roman Gladius with Thick Crossguard
Parts: Minifigure, Weapon

I doubt the difference is intentional.

Agreed- almost imperceptible differences like this aren't worth the overhead!

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Jan 10, 2024 08:09

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Other useless variants for future consideration:

30193 Minifigure, Utensil Ice Axe - 6-Rib Handle
Parts: Minifigure, Utensil {Dark Bluish Gray}

18738 Minifigure, Utensil Ice Axe - 3-Rib Handle
Parts: Minifigure, Utensil {Light Bluish Gray}

60176 Technic, Axle Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Joint Socket - Closed Sides, Angled Forks with Closed Axle Holes
Parts: Technic, Connector {Lime}

89652 Technic, Axle Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Joint Socket - Closed Sides, Angled Forks with Open Axle Holes
Parts: Technic, Connector {Dark Bluish Gray}

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Jan 9, 2024 22:16

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

I 100% approve. The proliferation of all these non-helpful variants only hurts
buyers and sellers alike. I also urge you to keep going with this- example, who
gives a rip how many grooves an ice axe has in the handle?

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Jan 6, 2024 13:08

Subject:

Re: stinker items

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In General, Nubs_Select writes:

In General, SylvainLS writes:

In General, Saitolegos writes:

Here is a item that just will never sell

Literally only YouTubers who want to mock this buy it.

(It’s currently one of YouTubers favourite sets to mock Galidor.

So… they never sell… except when they sell?

Seems to me that means they do sell

*nervously looks at the 25+ pounds of galidor I bought*

If you want to sell... hit me up

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Jan 6, 2024 13:07

Subject:

Re: stinker items

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In General, Saitolegos writes:

Here is a item that just will never sell

Literally only YouTubers who want to mock this buy it.

(It’s currently one of YouTubers favourite sets to mock Galidor.

I love when I get galidor sets in to sell! They always move well for me, especially
the little ones.

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Dec 26, 2023 22:57

Subject:

Re: Most Expensive Head?

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Retail

In Retail, Nubs_Select writes:

non comic-con is probably

3626cpb2037 Minifigure, Head Beard Stubble, Black Arched Eyebrows, White Pupils, Scars and Angry Mouth Pattern (Jango Fett) - Hollow Stud
Parts: Minifigure, Head {Light Nougat}

He said currently available... Giving pizza a bad name.

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Dec 25, 2023 08:28

Subject:

Re: ChatGPT creates amazing box art - experiences

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Topic:

My Own Creation

In My Own Creation, Nubs_Select writes:

I just tried it and got these. It seems pretty cool

Totally unrealistic...

That's too many minifigures in one set!

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Dec 23, 2023 13:58

Subject:

Re: Fees on extremely large orders?

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Topic:

Help

In Help, Koseller writes:

Hey Everyone,

I'm still a new seller and received an order request for nearly 600 items.

While this is great, this would take a considerable amount of time to fill, is
this justified in tackling on a small fee and what would be appropriate?

Thanks everyone

How is this any different than getting 60 smaller orders?
Just bake your time into the cost of parts...

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Dec 19, 2023 18:57

Subject:

Re: Sales low?

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In General, SezaR writes:

I was used in have many sales in Nov. and Dec but not this year.
Are sales low for others?

If so, does it have to do with November 3rd incident?

Drowning over here

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Dec 15, 2023 22:57

Subject:

Re: First npb

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Feedback

In Feedback, OakcityBrix writes:

Had my first NPB today. Buyer responds 10 days later not realizing they needed
to pay invoice being that one thing was adjusted on the quote. After reaching
out I would like to adjust their feedback to neutral as a kind gesture because
everyone needs a vacation. How does one adjust feedback?

I'd just remove the feedback altogether. No malice done on their part, no
need to penalize them with a neutral. They learn and keep buying on Bricklink.

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Dec 10, 2023 17:54

Subject:

Re: Order Statuses randomly changing

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Technical Issues

In Technical Issues, Stellar writes:

In Technical Issues, Yo_Yo_Flamingo writes:

Has anyone else been seeing their order statuses randomly changing lately? I've
noticed around 10 orders over the last two days have their status randomly reset
from "Shipped" "ready", payment status changing, and others.

Also commented here:

https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=350287

Thanks. Looks like this is still an ongoing issue then.

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Dec 10, 2023 12:56

Subject:

Order Statuses randomly changing

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Technical Issues

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Aug 21, 2023 08:32

Subject:

Re: Please Help! Store Being Targeted by Scammer

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Topic:

Problem

In Problem, staltair writes:

Greetings, all. Our store has been targeted by a scammer out of China with multiple
accounts and usernames. This buyer is demanding off-site payment and has violated
numerous BL policies as well as our own store policy which does not support drop
shipments overseas.

User names associated with this account are: taotaojin, tricker1110 and nyr2012.
After canceling his order, he was able to leave negative feedback. What other
avenues are available to us as a seller beyond adding these profiles to our stop
list? I believe he'll continue to set up new accounts and make additional
purchases from our store. Please help! Thank you!

-Shawn
Owner, Veteran Brickster
Captain, US Air Force (retired)

You've been around long enough to know you have to do NSS's instead of
just canceling.

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Aug 13, 2023 21:12

Subject:

Re: Item/lot ratio

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In General, Brickitty writes:

In General, Gleaming writes:

In General, tEoS writes:

There's already a well established store with the same name. Maybe consider
something original.

In General, Gleaming writes:

What do y’all consider to be a good item/lot ratio?

completely ignored the question

And yet he's correct. You should change it.

For your own good. Anyone searching for your store will get redirected to Clutch's.

It's like if you call your business "Gooogle"

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Aug 12, 2023 23:14

Subject:

Re: Determining a price when there is no history?

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Price Guide

In Price Guide, ccroxton writes:

I am looking at set

citybigbox-1 (Inv) The Ultimate LEGO City Vehicles Box
21 Sets, 2016
Sets: Town: City

There is no history of sales or offers. I do not have the box or instructions,
but I do have all the 21 sets that were included. What would be a reasonable
price?

Would however you determine the price hold for other collections as well, say
all Star Wars sets from a given year?

I hardly doubt anybody would buy that collection without the big box that makes
it unique. You're best off selling each set individually.

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Aug 11, 2023 23:06

Subject:

Re: Power Miners lot - Any interest?

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Sales

In Sales, jaybinx73 writes:

I have 7 power miners sets in various forms of incompleteness. each is missing
a few pieces here and there, substituted some pieces, missing/subbed figures,
etc.

8964 command rig
8191 lavatraz
8957 mine mech
8958 granite grinder
8959 claw digger
8960 thunder driller
8190 claw catcher

looking to sell as a lot, but can list/reserve separately if interested.
I have pictures of all the sets and can send as needed. Message me with questions/pricing

Well you have your contact disabled, but let me know a price and we can go from
there.

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Aug 9, 2023 21:56

Subject:

Re: Did you know…

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Sales

In Sales, popsicle writes:

… that to electrostatically apply chromium to the surface of ABS, the material
must first be layered with nickel and copper? Quite a process, which LEGO of
the 1960s no doubt gave considerable thought towards before going forward with
their first chrome plated part in 1966. But then again, the first application
had the added motivation of being practical over aesthetic.

https://store.bricklink.com/popsicle&itemID=285915361

~ConstrucToys

What was the first?

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Aug 6, 2023 00:36

Subject:

Re: Old Pearl Dark Gray?

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Colors

In Colors, here4bricks614 writes:

In Colors, WOLKsite writes:

In Colors, here4bricks614 writes:

Does anyone own any early copies of sets from the Kingdoms subtheme? I’m putting
some of mine back together and I can’t tell whether most of my helmets and swords
are new or old PDG. Does anyone have any helpful comparison photos? I’ve only
been able to confirm some horse armor pieces, but this color displays a ton of
variation, so they don’t match other parts very well.

Is the left spear the older color? It’s slightly greener.

The left spear looks like the old color to me.

The only part I know I have in both color is 3848. Old PDG seems generally slightly
greener/brownish, but of course inconsistent. New PDG in my experience is a very
consistent, neutral grey. In this piece in particular, I find the older one to
have a more grainy texture, but I'm not sure that's something consistent
to go on. It's hard to get good lighting to show the difference though :c

Looks like old Pearl Dark Gray halberds do not have the part number or LEGO logo
molded ANYWHERE.

The difference between old and new Pearl Dark Gray is as wide as the difference
between common Pearl Light Gray and Flat Silver. This color definitely deserves
to be added here.

If new/old dark red isn't differentiated, there's no reason to do so
for this.

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Jul 9, 2023 08:58

Subject:

Any Europeans that want to make a quick buck?

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Buying

I have come across three listings in the last week that I wanted to purchase,
but alas did not offer shipping to my country. All, coincidentally, are in Germany.

Would anyone here be willing to buy these lots on my behalf, and ship them on
to me? I will of course cover all expenses and pay you some extra on top.

Thanks!

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Jul 2, 2023 19:30

Subject:

Re: Threats

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Problem Order

In Problem Order, SylvainLS writes:

In Problem Order, PlanetEarthToys writes:

[…]
presenting someone with an ultimatum is extotion. regardless of where it happens
or who is issuing the ultimatum.

simple example of Extortion - "do this or else this other thing happens"

With that definition, sellers are “extorting” money from their buyers….

How did you know!?!

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Jul 2, 2023 14:14

Subject:

Re: Poll

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Off Topic

In Off Topic, 1001bricks writes:

Please do not post anything not related to this post.
Thank you!

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Jun 25, 2023 23:42

Subject:

Re: Spam & Forum Community Poll results!!!!

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In General, DeLuca writes:

For those who want to keep refreshing: http://v4ei.com/

Haha, that's pretty great! Just once I want to be featured in one of those
comics... but I always try to steer away from shipshows in the forum, so I'm
never part of the drama to be included hahaha

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Jun 25, 2023 11:37

Subject:

Re: Spam & Forum Community Poll results!!!!

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In General, Dino writes:

Ridiculous, what community?

A total of 16 participants responded directly to the poll.
Of which:
A 1
B 4
D 7
F 4

In General, PlanetEarthToys writes:

yes , we accomplished conducting a Poll here.

while a few didn't vote at all & turned it into a discussion topic, many
members did participate & voted the option they would want initiated within the
Community in regards to Spam & The Forum.

here is the original Poll as a refresher & the Results.

"Poll:

Which option would you prefer as a Spamming Solution

A? nothing, Raw Spam is Delicious!
B) require a Pay-To-Play Positive Feedback, similar to the Seller Requirement
C) require new users to be Verified by some Official Secondary means w/ Bricklink.
D) ban Zero Feedback Members from posting URL Links in the Forum.
E) allow Zero Feedback Members Limited Forum Access that is a Moderator Only
visiblie / Replies Enabled post"

Results

A) 10% of members chose this option
B) 33% of members chose this option
D) 57% of members chose this option.

not to disregard member ideas, there were several topic inspried options created
as well.

in general, something needs to be done according to the Communiity,
the Majority of members who voiced their opinions would prefer either:

D) an across the board Ban on new members being able to post URL's in forum
posts.
or
B) new members be required to have at least 1 positive feedback before having
Forum Access posting abilities.

thanks to everyone who participated & stuck to the boundries of the poll rule-set.

Admin's & Mod's, your Community has spoken.

Haha, yeah... I've had more orders this weekend than people voted in the
poll

I wouldn't call this a definitive answer.

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Jun 1, 2023 07:14

Subject:

Re: Bionicle mask/helmet

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Catalog Identification

In Catalog Identification, PaulOfBricks writes:

Just cataloged a few masks and left with these four I am unsure if they are Lego

Any advice appreciated

Two aren't LEGO

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

May 31, 2023 22:06

Subject:

Re: Which Bionicle is this?

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In General, Brandish_Jaye writes:

Wrong answers only.

4 arms? Clearly, that is Nocturn.

8935-1 (Inv) Nocturn
116 Parts, 2007
Sets: BIONICLE: Warriors

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

May 9, 2023 22:27

Subject:

Change Item Name on 15210pb164

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Status:

Open

With LEGO continuing their trend of including Bionicle easter eggs in new sets,
I think it is important to accurately catalog these pieces.

The name of parts

15210pb164 Road Sign 2 x 2 Square with Open O Clip with Screen, Characters with Swords and Health Bars in Video Game Pattern (Sticker) - Set 41755
Parts: Road Sign, Decorated {Black}

and

62698pb21 Minifigure, Utensil Computer Laptop with Screen, Characters with Swords and Health Bars in Video Game Pattern (Sticker) - Set 41755
Parts: Minifigure, Utensil, Decorated {Black}

should be modified to
include the phrase "Tahu and Kopaka".

Part

15210pb095 Road Sign 2 x 2 Square with Open O Clip with Black Robot Silhouette (Bionicle Onua), Bright Light Orange Mountains, Mask, and Health Bars on Computer Screen Pattern (Sticker) - Set 70423
Parts: Road Sign, Decorated {White}

should be modified to include the word "Onua"

I have submitted requests for two of these already.

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

May 8, 2023 21:38

Subject:

Re: Huge Collection for Sale

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In General, SDF_Bricks writes:

I have a very large collection, accumulated over the past 15 years, worth in
excess of $100k. It includes many themes: Bionicle, Ninjago, StarWars, Technic,
Mindstorms, City, Friends, Agents, as well as many spare/new parts (Technic and
else).

Some sets are stored in boxes, ziplock bags, and others are sorted by part type
in many boxes. I can provide sample pictures. Some sets are still in sealed boxes
too (Taj Maha, Technic, ...)

What is the best way to sell all of this, in as few transactions as possible?

I no longer have the time nor the energy and I would like to sell this sooner,
assuming I get a reasonable offer.

Any advice on how I go about this?

Make up a list or post pictures. I'd be interested.

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

May 1, 2023 23:42

Subject:

Re: "Not a legitimate part"?

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In Catalog, Classicsmiley writes:

In Catalog, UTLF writes:

These test prints are for Lego factory use only, they've never been "officially"
released in any sets, so it's essentially the same as the factory leaks we've
seen flood the market in recent years

There are a LOT of parts on this site that have never been released in sets!
Q parts, etc. If only parts that have been released in sets are allowed to
be sold, we're in a lot of trouble here.

Agreed...
If LEGO has a problem with parts leaking from factories, fine. Address the problem
at the source. But DON'T take it out on the honest, hard working sellers
here by taking blind guesses as to what prototypes to allow or now...

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

May 1, 2023 21:50

Subject:

"Not a legitimate part"?

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Open

I see today that all listings for [P=3626cpb2715,1] (and similar test prints)
have been removed from sale.

Why? These test prints have been around for yeeaaaars, long long before the leaks
started coming out of the mexico factory.

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Apr 22, 2023 09:39

Subject:

Re: Is this allowed?

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In Terms and Policies, Ziegelmeister writes:

Didn't some store Kentucky get in trouble last year for not having parts
in their store?

I do recall that- they were forced to change how they operate (i.e., not having
parts stored overseas).

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Apr 21, 2023 22:39

Subject:

Re: Is this allowed?

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In Terms and Policies, axaday writes:

In Terms and Policies, Yo_Yo_Flamingo writes:

Hi there!

I recently made a purchase from a store here (Kuboteka) that is registered in
Lithuania, but their terms state that all of their stock is held in Russia.

I see Bricklink's terms of service for sellers part 1.2.8 stats:
Exact quantity: The quantity of the item that you are listing for sale must not
be greater than the quantity you have physical possession of in the country
in which your BrickLink store is registered. Drop shipping is not permitted.
The only exception to this is a custom fan magazine that has to be pre-ordered
and the Buyer is made aware of this in the item description

Is this a special case that Bricklink has set up for Kuboteka? If that's
the case, the wording of the terms should probably change.

It is definitely against Bricklink policy for them to sell that way. It may be
illegal for an American or Canadian to knowingly buy from a Russian store also.

I do hope Bricklink doesn't get into any legal trouble over this... International
sanctions aren't something I would want to play with! Leave it to James Bond

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Apr 21, 2023 22:38

Subject:

Re: Is this allowed?

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In Terms and Policies, UTLF writes:

I've bought from their store a few times in the past, and I've wondered
about that as well; I understand that the process takes time, but it really shouldn't
as the stock should be on-hand and you shouldn't force a buyer to wait 4+
weeks, even if it's in your terms and they agree to it

It's also a bit misleading to list your store in a separate country entirely...
Let's be honest, at least half of all buyers don't read terms haha

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Apr 21, 2023 15:34

Subject:

Re: Is this allowed?

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In Terms and Policies, crazylegoman writes:

No, it is not allowed. It does make me wonder though, if the seller is in Lithuania,
and he claims his stock is in Russia, is it maybe in that tiny little bit of
Russia between Lithuania and Poland, and does that ad another level of difficulty
during the war?

David

He states Moscow, not Kaliningrad. This lines up with the 4+ weeks it takes to
even ship.

I do wonder how all the importing is done between countries? Surely that has
to eat away at margins if proper customs are paid!

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Apr 21, 2023 15:03

Subject:

Is this allowed?

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Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Mar 30, 2023 13:02

Subject:

Re: Netiquette on the forum

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In General, SylvainLS writes:

Hi all,

Could you please make the effort of cutting out unnecessary quotes when you answer
a post?

It’s especially difficult and annoying on the readers when there’s a mix of top-
and bottom-posting.

Remember: you write it once but it’s read many times. Take your share of the
load.

Thank you

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Mar 24, 2023 15:27

Subject:

Re: This makes all you sellers look bad

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Feedback