Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies Re: gathering parts - calebfishn (2141) | [...] You need a wanted list. You can find each set on Bricklink, and that part out each set into a wanted list. One way to do this is to part out into a wanted list, with [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 15, 2024, to Buying) |
| Re: Variant Merge - How do I sort this out - calebfishn (2141) | [...] I decided to go ahead and enter comments for the listed variants in my inventory. It was not too painful a process. I simply followed the instructions for this given [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 12, 2024, to Catalog) |
| Re: Buyer will not respond - calebfishn (2141) | If you do not have the part, you should submit an "Item Removal" request. This will go to the buyer. If the buyer does not respond immediately then you should send the [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 9, 2024, to General) |
| Re: To text; or not to text? - calebfishn (2141) | 1. Unless a buyer has somehow opted in to receive text messages from you, don't do it. 2. There is nothing wrong with sending a polite reminder by email, or Bricklink messaging. [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 2, 2024, to General) |
| Re: Various Threads - calebfishn (2141) | Unfortunately, these spools of thread are from a new, modern dye lot, and do not have the original and historical shades of color I need to sew my classic jeans. In the interest [...]
(3 months ago, Jan 27, 2024, to Off Topic) |
| Re: Merging piece varian is a BIG PROBLEM - calebfishn (2141) | [...] Some sellers will continue to separate variants, and indicate the type in the comments section of the listings. It seems from the comments here that there are a ton of [...]
(3 months ago, Jan 27, 2024, to Catalog) |
| Re: (Cancelled) - calebfishn (2141) | Way too long, a bit grainy, and the central conflict between the two main characters doesn't work.
(3 months ago, Jan 27, 2024, to Off Topic) |
| Re: inventory of a set in stockroom - calebfishn (2141) | [...] Sorry, I don't understand how alternate pieces become the correct pieces? Before listing the set you need to ensure that all the piece are correct as per the Bricklink [...]
(3 months ago, Jan 27, 2024, to Help) |
| Re: Helmeted figures should be helmeted - calebfishn (2141) | [...] There is nothing to stop a seller for including the helmet along with the hair, in fact, there are many listings that do so. I think in-set variants or anything that [...]
(3 months ago, Jan 20, 2024, to Catalog) |
| Re: Chat Etiquette - calebfishn (2141) | [...] This has not been my experience or my observation. I'll keep my eyes open.
(4 months ago, Jan 4, 2024, to General) |
| Re: Older Lego builder with newby questions - calebfishn (2141) | Look up the bricklink set inventory for this set. If you use the Part Out Set function and compare to the parts you do have, then you should be able to see what you are missing.
(4 months ago, Dec 30, 2023, to General) |
| Re: General question - calebfishn (2141) | As everyone has replied, it is acceptable to purchase small lots. But, if you would like to be extra nice, you could buy out the last remaining piece of the lot listed. What [...]
(4 months ago, Dec 28, 2023, to Help) |
| Re: Here's a suggestion - calebfishn (2141) | [...] "Like New" is an incorrect descriptor for a used part. "New" in Bricklink does not describe the surface condition of a part, it describes the usage history. [...]
(4 months ago, Dec 23, 2023, to Suggestions) |
| Re: Feedback and completing orders - calebfishn (2141) | [...] A certain percentage of buyers will not leave feedback or make an order as completed. Don't let it bother you. Ignore it. As long as you get paid, it's all [...]
(5 months ago, Dec 20, 2023, to Feedback) |
| Re: Who leaves Feedback First? - calebfishn (2141) | [...] The seller does not need to wait until the buyer marks the order complete in order to file the seller's feedback. The seller can file feedback anytime in the order [...]
(5 months ago, Dec 16, 2023, to Feedback) |
| Re: Who leaves Feedback First? - calebfishn (2141) | [...] The question has been asked, and answered hundreds of times on this forum. I leave feedback when I ship. I don't see any useful reason to make the buyer wait for [...]
(5 months ago, Dec 15, 2023, to Feedback) |
| Re: Requirments for new sellers - calebfishn (2141) | [...] Under you proposal, if I want to become a seller in order to sell a couple of valuable sets, each worth more than $500.00, how will I be able to do that? The sales limits [...]
(5 months ago, Dec 9, 2023, to Suggestions) |
| Re: Poll - calebfishn (2141) | As with all multiple choice tests, I will opt for choice "C". Please use this as my official opinion on all future contentious Bricklink forum posts.
(5 months ago, Dec 7, 2023, to General) |
| No payment instructions on invoice? - calebfishn (2141) | On a recent order, my buyer reported that there was no instruction on how to pay for the invoice. I thought there would be a button for payment via paypal onsite, but the buyer [...]
(5 months ago, Nov 24, 2023, to Help) |
| Re: Lift arm? - calebfishn (2141) | [...] I was surprised to learn that this is considered a minifig utensil. That makes no sense. You might as well consider all Lego wheels to be minifig utensils, because you [...]
(5 months ago, Nov 22, 2023, to Catalog Identification) |
| Re: Any advice for getting your first sale? - calebfishn (2141) | [...] You have a small store with little inventory. That will make it hard for buyers to find you, and find something they want to buy. I personally do not believe it is going [...]
(6 months ago, Oct 29, 2023, to Selling) |
| Re: Any advice for getting your first sale? - calebfishn (2141) | [...] You have a very small store with little inventory. This will make it hard for people to find you, and to find things they want to buy in your store. It may help to provide [...]
(6 months ago, Oct 29, 2023, to Selling) |
| Re: Invoice Not Paid - calebfishn (2141) | There is no need to wait long periods of time for a non-communicative buyer to respond to your invoice. If it has been more than five days since you sent the original invoice, [...]
(6 months ago, Oct 29, 2023, to Help) |
| Re: International Tracking - calebfishn (2141) | [...] If it hasn't been delivered, the buyer would have no reason to change the order status. If it has been delivered, the buyer doesn't need to make any change to [...]
(7 months ago, Oct 19, 2023, to Shipping) |
| Re: Unreasonable negative feedback - calebfishn (2141) | There is nothing in the english language to suggest that "shall" implies an optional choice of action. In fact it is the opposite. The fact that many english speakers [...]
(7 months ago, Oct 12, 2023, to Feedback) |
| Re: Got fake, but realised too late - calebfishn (2141) | Your example is listed as used. I've seen several "New" listings where the seller has dozens of of the figure available, but none has the pauldron, or the cape. [...]
(7 months ago, Oct 5, 2023, to Help) |
| Re: Help for new users - calebfishn (2141) | Your drive through message can include any instructions you like. Mine asks the buyer to leave feedback. Many of them do leave feedback. Many don't mark the order as completed [...]
(7 months ago, Oct 4, 2023, to Suggestions) |
| Re: Definition of conditions - calebfishn (2141) | [...] Conditions are not a subjective matter in Bricklink - they have specific definitions that need to be followed when listing items. See here: (URL) "Like New" [...]
(7 months ago, Oct 3, 2023, to Selling) |
| Re: got this message today from a newbie - calebfishn (2141) | This person first of all, asks you to provide an enhanced level of service, requiring extra work. And then asks for a discount. And the reason you should do all this is because [...]
(7 months ago, Oct 3, 2023, to Selling) |
| Re: Looking for these parts - calebfishn (2141) | [...] Welcome to Bricklink. Your request, unfortunately, is not how Bricklink works. There are thousands of sellers here, and the majority will not read the forum or see [...]
(7 months ago, Sep 27, 2023, to Buying) |
| Re: is this new? - calebfishn (2141) | [...] It is not fine line in regard to stating condition of items for sale. The definition is clear. Displaying minifigures means they are no longer "new". The issue [...]
(7 months ago, Sep 24, 2023, to Selling) |
| Re: is this new? - calebfishn (2141) | [...] Bricklink Definition: "New Minifigures - Minifigures are brand new, taken directly from new sets or purchased as new in another form such as accessory packs or [...]
(7 months ago, Sep 22, 2023, to Selling) |
| Re: How Hard is Running A Store? - calebfishn (2141) | I prepare orders sitting at my desk. My inventory storage is only a few steps away from there. So I don't find myself standing for extended periods and I don't find [...]
(8 months ago, Sep 17, 2023, to Selling) |
| Re: Removing items - calebfishn (2141) | [...] Instead of trying to edit the order, go to the Problem Centre page and Submit a request to remove items from an order. (I believe that either the seller or buyer [...]
(8 months ago, Sep 12, 2023, to Help) |
| Re: UPS charging $108 - calebfishn (2141) | [...] Unfortunately, UPS and FEDEX charge exorbitant "brokerage" fees. Sellers in the USA do not know this, and they think they are doing buyers a favor by offering [...]
(8 months ago, Sep 8, 2023, to Buying) |
| Re: Bogus Order cancellation - calebfishn (2141) | I don't believe that stacking new parts is necessary to meet the size restriction for lettermail. Most of my orders ship as oversize letter, thus saving my buyers money [...]
(9 months ago, Aug 20, 2023, to Problem Order) |
| Re: Waiting for Invoice - calebfishn (2141) | Most sellers will send you an invoice within 1-3 days. If you experience longer than that, I suggest checking the terms of the store you are interested in to see if the seller [...]
(9 months ago, Aug 19, 2023, to Help) |
| Re: Scam (non shipping seller) - calebfishn (2141) | [...] It is unclear from your message whether the seller has communicated with you at all. If you are getting no replies, there could be a reason for that such as illness or [...]
(9 months ago, Aug 10, 2023, to Problem Order) |
| Re: Official Definitions for set condition? - calebfishn (2141) | Bricklink does have standard definitions of condition for new and used sets. You should become familiar with the Bricklink terms and definitions prior to opening a store. Here [...]
(9 months ago, Aug 9, 2023, to Selling) |
| Re: Tax evasion or not? - calebfishn (2141) | If you live in a state that requires you to pay tax on your online purchase, and if you do something that prevents Bricklink from collecting that tax for your state, and if the [...]
(9 months ago, Aug 8, 2023, to Buying) |
| Re: Selling Sets vs. Part Out, Loose Pieces - calebfishn (2141) | [...] You have a couple of options with used sets. The first thing I do is to check the part out value vs. the average sale value. Many times the part out value is higher than [...]
(9 months ago, Aug 8, 2023, to Selling) |
| Re: Tax - calebfishn (2141) | [...] 1. When you make sales on Bricklink, Bricklink will charge you a seller's fee as a percentage. They'll send you an invoice monthly. Nothing to worry about, just [...]
(9 months ago, Aug 4, 2023, to Taxes) |
| Re: Monochrome Figures - calebfishn (2141) | As has already been mentioned, specific and accurate language is preferred. "Nightshift figures" is a euphemism for theft of materials, etc. by employees, and others.
(10 months ago, Jul 18, 2023, to General) |
| Re: New buyer not responding - calebfishn (2141) | [...] Don't wait two weeks. Wait 5-7 days and file NPB. Don't contact buyer four times. Send one friendly reminder email after 3-6 days. Then if no response, file [...]
(10 months ago, Jul 17, 2023, to Help) |
| Re: What do you think? - calebfishn (2141) | I'm concerned that the video goes after Bricklink with its claim that Bricklink is infested with thousands of counterfeit parts. This is more likely an issue affecting the [...]
(10 months ago, Jul 16, 2023, to Catalog Identification) |
| Re: Non Paying International Buyer - calebfishn (2141) | [...] I am very patient with buyers. But this buyer did not ask to cancel until after the NPB was filed, and that is enough for me to give him an NPB strike, and negative feedback.
(10 months ago, Jul 13, 2023, to Problem Order) |
| Re: Buyers Package lost - calebfishn (2141) | [...] Yes. Odd fact: I once ordered a few dozen chicks from the U.S. They came in the mail, every one of them alive and healthy.
(10 months ago, Jul 5, 2023, to Shipping) |
| Re: Lots of NPBs lately ! - calebfishn (2141) | [...] I always leave negative feedback on NPB's to warn other sellers. I have never received a retaliatory negative feedback. Most NPB's are people who placed an order [...]
(10 months ago, Jul 5, 2023, to Selling) |
| Re: Buyers Package lost - calebfishn (2141) | [...] Sure. Why not? You accepted a responsibility to the buyer when you accepted the buyer's money. Now the buyer doesn't have his money, or his lego. How is that [...]
(10 months ago, Jul 5, 2023, to Shipping) |
| Re: Paid seller via PayPal no communication - calebfishn (2141) | [...] It's unclear if your were waiting for an invoice from the seller. If the fourth vendor did not provide instant checkout, then you should have received an invoice [...]
(10 months ago, Jun 27, 2023, to Help) |
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