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 Author: SezaR View Messages Posted By SezaR
 Posted: Feb 26, 2024 20:14
 Subject: Inventory Change Request for Set 9701-1
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Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 9701  Name: Control Lab Building Set (Technology Building Set)
* 
9701-1 (Inv) Control Lab Building Set (Technology Building Set)
555 Parts, 11 Books, 7 Gear, 1993
Sets: Educational & Dacta: Technic: Control Lab

* Add 2 Part 2977c02 Blue Electric Sensor, Rotation with Non-Removable Lead, 104 Studs Long, Blue Connector (Alternate) (match ID 1)
* Change 2 Part Blue 2977c01 Electric Sensor, Rotation {match ID 0 to 1}

Comments from Submitter:
I parted out two copies of this set and one of the came with 2977c01
 Author: SezaR View Messages Posted By SezaR
 Posted: Feb 26, 2024 18:27
 Subject: Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 4556-1
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In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:
  Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 4556  Name: Train Station
* 
4556-1 (Inv) Train Station
212 Parts, 7 Minifigures, 1999
Sets: Train: 9V

* Add 4 Part 6014b White Wheel 11mm D. x 12mm, Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin (match ID 1)
* Add 1 Part 30187c06 White Tricycle with Dark Bluish Gray Chassis & White Wheels (Counterpart)
* Add 2 Part 6014ac01 White Wheel 11mm D. x 12mm, Hole Round for Wheels Holder Pin with Black Tire 21mm D. x 12mm - Offset Tread Small Wide (6014a / 6015) (Counterpart)
* Change 4 Part White 6014b Wheel 11mm D. x 12mm, Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin {Regular to Alternate} {match ID 0 to 1}

Comments from Submitter:
The date print is 1219 so this is an early production of the set (for sale from a regular member of Bricklink's forum so it is ok to give the link here )

https://picclick.com/LEGO-Set-4556-Train-Station-NEW-IN-BOX-326027698659.html
 






 Author: SezaR View Messages Posted By SezaR
 Posted: Feb 26, 2024 18:25
 Subject: Inventory Change Request for Set 4556-1
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Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 4556  Name: Train Station
* 
4556-1 (Inv) Train Station
212 Parts, 7 Minifigures, 1999
Sets: Train: 9V

* Add 4 Part 6014b White Wheel 11mm D. x 12mm, Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin (match ID 1)
* Add 1 Part 30187c06 White Tricycle with Dark Bluish Gray Chassis & White Wheels (Counterpart)
* Add 2 Part 6014ac01 White Wheel 11mm D. x 12mm, Hole Round for Wheels Holder Pin with Black Tire 21mm D. x 12mm - Offset Tread Small Wide (6014a / 6015) (Counterpart)
* Change 4 Part White 6014b Wheel 11mm D. x 12mm, Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin {Regular to Alternate} {match ID 0 to 1}

Comments from Submitter:
The date print is 1219 so this is an early production of the set (for sale from a regular member of Bricklink's forum so it is ok to give the link here )

https://picclick.com/LEGO-Set-4556-Train-Station-NEW-IN-BOX-326027698659.html
 Author: SezaR View Messages Posted By SezaR
 Posted: Feb 21, 2024 20:08
 Subject: Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 733-1
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In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:
  In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:
  Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 733  Name: Universal Building Set
* 
733-1 (Inv) Universal Building Set
499 Parts, 1980
Sets: Universal Building Set: Basic Set

* Delete 2 Part x77a Black String, Cord Thin (Undetermined Length)
* Add 2 Part x77ac75 Black String, Cord Thin 75cm
* Add 1 Part 3480 Light Gray Propeller 2 Blade Helicopter Tail
* Change {23 to 22} Part Red 3004 Brick 1 x 2
* Change {2 to 4} Part Red 3001old Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports
* Change {2 to 4} Part Red 3001 Brick 2 x 4 {Alternate to Regular}

Comments from Submitter:
Source: a new opened complete set. All bags are sealed but two bags are opened and a few pieces missing.

The light gray 3480 is not used on any model but it appears as a spare part on the table on one box art!

There are four 2x4 red bricks but I don't see where they are used.

There are 22 2x2 red bricks used on the first model and I can find 22 red bricks inside a sealed bag (counted many times).


"All bags are sealed but two bags are opened and a few pieces missing."

This may be one of the funniest sentences you have ever posted, Reza.

I re-worded it a few times and each time, it got worse

What about this:
"All bags presented in the box are sealed but two bags appear to have been
previously opened since a few pieces are missing."
 Author: SezaR View Messages Posted By SezaR
 Posted: Feb 21, 2024 18:26
 Subject: Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 733-1
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In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:
  Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 733  Name: Universal Building Set
* 
733-1 (Inv) Universal Building Set
499 Parts, 1980
Sets: Universal Building Set: Basic Set

* Delete 2 Part x77a Black String, Cord Thin (Undetermined Length)
* Add 2 Part x77ac75 Black String, Cord Thin 75cm
* Add 1 Part 3480 Light Gray Propeller 2 Blade Helicopter Tail
* Change {23 to 22} Part Red 3004 Brick 1 x 2
* Change {2 to 4} Part Red 3001old Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports
* Change {2 to 4} Part Red 3001 Brick 2 x 4 {Alternate to Regular}

Comments from Submitter:
Source: a new opened complete set. All bags are sealed but two bags are opened and a few pieces missing.

The light gray 3480 is not used on any model but it appears as a spare part on the table on one box art!

There are four 2x4 red bricks but I don't see where they are used.

There are 22 2x2 red bricks used on the first model and I can find 22 red bricks inside a sealed bag (counted many times).

There was no extra parts in the bag the parts in the extra section are. The quantities
were as in the regular section.
 














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 Posted: Feb 21, 2024 06:01
 Subject: Inventory Change Request for Set 733-1
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Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 733  Name: Universal Building Set
* 
733-1 (Inv) Universal Building Set
499 Parts, 1980
Sets: Universal Building Set: Basic Set

* Delete 2 Part x77a Black String, Cord Thin (Undetermined Length)
* Add 2 Part x77ac75 Black String, Cord Thin 75cm
* Add 1 Part 3480 Light Gray Propeller 2 Blade Helicopter Tail
* Change {23 to 22} Part Red 3004 Brick 1 x 2
* Change {2 to 4} Part Red 3001old Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports
* Change {2 to 4} Part Red 3001 Brick 2 x 4 {Alternate to Regular}

Comments from Submitter:
Source: a new opened complete set. All bags are sealed but two bags are opened and a few pieces missing.

The light gray 3480 is not used on any model but it appears as a spare part on the table on one box art!

There are four 2x4 red bricks but I don't see where they are used.

There are 22 2x2 red bricks used on the first model and I can find 22 red bricks inside a sealed bag (counted many times).
 Author: SezaR View Messages Posted By SezaR
 Posted: Feb 20, 2024 01:22
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In Taxes, BrickDeals writes:
  In Taxes, kelslegos writes:
  When purchasing from a seller in a different country that lists prices in their
own currency, BrickLink figures the amount of my local sales tax based on the
foreign currency, thereby charging me too much sales tax. Case in point, Australian
dollars and Canadian dollars are a greater number (of dollars) than US dollars
for the same amount. The sales tax is my local sales tax and therefore should
be figured based on my local currency. How do we fix this?

Also...
When a seller issues a refund without using BrickLink's refund system, which
refunds the sales tax, how do I as a buyer get that sales tax refunded?

The sales tax is based on a percent, so it isn't going to make a difference.

If this doesn't make sense to you, maybe someone else can explain in further
detail with an example.

value of items in an order = 100
currency exchange rate = 1.3
tax percentage = 0.1

100 * 1.3 * 0.1 = 100 * 0.1 * 1.3
 Author: SezaR View Messages Posted By SezaR
 Posted: Feb 17, 2024 04:01
 Subject: Re: New set with free pieces? (set 6060)
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In Help, Lifeinbrickcity writes:
  I just bought set 6060 "Knights Challenge," and it is an open box but
has everything sealed and new inside. It is in pristine condition but the blue
horse barding/armor, a green 2x16 plate, and a green 8x24 baseplate are not in
bags. I understand that the baseplate and the plate may be to big but is there
a reason that the horse barding/armor is not in a bag?

too big

  
Main Question: Why is the blue horse barding/armor not in a sealed bag?

too big


  Did the
set come this way or was a bag opened and reclosed?

"this way"

A google search would give you some other NIB copies:
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-lego-sealed-contents-box-1989-1783890523

  
Set: 6060
 Author: SezaR View Messages Posted By SezaR
 Posted: Feb 15, 2024 15:53
 Subject: Re: Normal to have stripes on both sides?
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In Catalog Identification, WildBricks writes:
  I've just found 2 of these. 1 has the printing on 1 side. The other has it
on both sides. Which is correct?



 
Part No: 4512pb01  Name: Train Level Crossing Gate Type 2, Crossbar with Red Stripes Pattern
* 
4512pb01 Train Level Crossing Gate Type 2, Crossbar with Red Stripes Pattern
Parts: Train {White}

Both sides!

This is an interesting misprint.
 Author: SezaR View Messages Posted By SezaR
 Posted: Feb 11, 2024 17:49
 Subject: Re: How to block/stop a buyer
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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.

Not sure how this helps you but:
On behalf of that buyer, I acknowledge receipt of the pictures and express my
gratitude.

  Needless
to say, this is NOT a desirable buyer.

Who is a desirable buyer? The guy who just pays and leaves a positive feedback?

  
How do I block such individual?

What a seller should learn is why a buyer wants photos and when and where to
take photos.
Many times, it does not make sense to take photos:
- a used set of 200 pieces. The description "parts in good condition"
should be enough in most cases. You cannot take photos of all parts from all
angles. But some times, one photo of printed parts or stickers would do the job
and help buyer trust the condition and your description.
Sometime newbies don't know that if a couple of items are in bad condition
or missing, I still send them. So I aknowledge in my response "if a mistake
happen and there is any missing or broken part, I will send you missing parts".
In some cases, they committed to buy even though I did not send any photo (I
remember once this happen for used set 928).

- when it comes with the condition of box and instructions, it totally makes
sense for a buyer to want to see photos. They are paying more to buy the set
with box, so they have to see photos beforehand.

Despite what other people said, between 25-50% of times, the users who request
photos commit to buy from me.

I suggest you focus on learning and understanding buyers' needs, rather than
stop-listing some users for such reasons.
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In General, Lonely_Brick_OH writes:
  Lonely_Brick_OH (9999)

Last 10 have been brutal!

Came back on to find we are sitting at 9999

Congradz!

Keep this on! -- Close your store!
 Author: SezaR View Messages Posted By SezaR
 Posted: Feb 8, 2024 15:29
 Subject: Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 312-3
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In Inventories Requests, needful_things writes:
  Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 312  Name: Tanker
* 
312-3 (Inv) Tanker
116 Parts, 1973
Sets: Boat

* Delete 2 Part 3137c01assy1 Black Brick, Modified 2 x 2 with Red Wheels for Single Tire with Black Tires 14mm D. x 4mm Smooth Small Single (3137c01 / 3139)

Comments from Submitter:
No wheels in this tanker.

see
https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=314277

https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=314273
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 Posted: Feb 6, 2024 22:39
 Subject: Re: sets 357-1 and 570-1
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In Catalog Requests, SezaR writes:
  On the bottom of the inventory page of these sets, it is written:

The instructions do not show a trailer on the ladder truck, but actual set
contents and the official piece count (218) and an image of all three trailers
together on the box, prove that the set did come with the necessary pieces to
build the third trailer.


I found and bought an extra white-and-black sheet from a Lego fan in Canada.
This is probably added as extra page for instructions of 357 to some copies of
this set. I say some, because I had not seen this sheet. I bought myself this
set with box and all parts from a Canadian seller in very good condition but
this sheet was not there neither.
The paper I bought might be itself a copy of an original one because the bottom
of the page seems to not been copies (the bottom rectangle don't have a line
and there is no number on the footprint). I don't know how to verify whether
my sheet is original.
This extra sheet proves that the set did come with the necessary pieces to build
the third trailer.

I suggest to modify the note for these two sets:

The instructions do not show a trailer on the ladder truck, but one extra printed
page was added to some copies of this set (see the extra photo of instructions'
page) and actual set contents and the official piece count (218) and an image
of all three trailers together on the box, prove that the set did come with the
necessary pieces to build the third trailer.

I checked this instructions sheet and it looks an old paper and is somehow yellowed.
The type and quality of the paper is similar to other original Lego knes i own.
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 Posted: Feb 6, 2024 16:49
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In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:
  Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 724  Name: 12V Diesel Locomotive with Crane and Tipper Wagon
* 
724-1 (Inv) 12V Diesel Locomotive with Crane and Tipper Wagon
147 Parts, 1972
Sets: Train: 12V

* Add 1 Part 2913c02 Blue Electric, Train Track Contact Base with Wire (97 cm) and Connector with Cap

The photos give an evidence for doors
 
Part No: 801apb00  Name: Door 1 x 3 x 3 Left with Horizontal Handle with Molded Trans-Clear Window Pattern
* 
801apb00 Door 1 x 3 x 3 Left with Horizontal Handle with Molded Trans-Clear Window Pattern
Parts: Door, Decorated {Yellow}
 
Part No: 802apb00  Name: Door 1 x 3 x 3 Right with Horizontal Handle with Molded Trans-Clear Window Pattern
* 
802apb00 Door 1 x 3 x 3 Right with Horizontal Handle with Molded Trans-Clear Window Pattern
Parts: Door, Decorated {Yellow}
 








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Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 724  Name: 12V Diesel Locomotive with Crane and Tipper Wagon
* 
724-1 (Inv) 12V Diesel Locomotive with Crane and Tipper Wagon
147 Parts, 1972
Sets: Train: 12V

* Add 1 Part 2913c02 Blue Electric, Train Track Contact Base with Wire (97 cm) and Connector with Cap
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Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 599  Name: Super Basic Set
* 
599-1 (Inv) Super Basic Set
705 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 1982
Sets: Universal Building Set: Basic Set

* Change {1 to 2} Part Red bb0047 Windup Motor 1980s Key

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In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:
  Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 577  Name: Basic Set
* 
577-1 (Inv) Basic Set
368 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 1981
Sets: Universal Building Set: Basic Set

* Delete 1 Part bb0046 Red Windup Motor 1980s
* Add 1 Part bb0046c01 Red Windup Motor 1980s with 2 Black Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges (bb0046 / 3483)
* Change {6 to 4} Part Black 3483 Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges
* Change {1 to 2} Part Red bb0047 Windup Motor 1980s Key

https://www.ricardo.ch/fr/a/lego-577-1149285556/
 






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Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 577  Name: Basic Set
* 
577-1 (Inv) Basic Set
368 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 1981
Sets: Universal Building Set: Basic Set

* Delete 1 Part bb0046 Red Windup Motor 1980s
* Add 1 Part bb0046c01 Red Windup Motor 1980s with 2 Black Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges (bb0046 / 3483)
* Change {6 to 4} Part Black 3483 Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges
* Change {1 to 2} Part Red bb0047 Windup Motor 1980s Key
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Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 557  Name: Basic Building Set
* 
557-1 (Inv) Basic Building Set
703 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 1987
Sets: Universal Building Set: Basic

* Delete 1 Part bb0046 Red Windup Motor 1980s
* Add 1 Part bb0046c01 Red Windup Motor 1980s with 2 Black Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges (bb0046 / 3483)
* Change {6 to 4} Part Black 3483 Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges

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 Posted: Feb 6, 2024 16:14
 Subject: Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 550-1
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In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:
  Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 550  Name: Basic Building Set
* 
550-1 (Inv) Basic Building Set
547 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 1985
Sets: Universal Building Set: Basic

* Delete 1 Part bb0046 Red Windup Motor 1980s
* Add 1 Part bb0046c01 Red Windup Motor 1980s with 2 Black Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges (bb0046 / 3483)
* Change {6 to 4} Part Black 3483 Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges
 


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Set No: 550  Name: Basic Building Set
* 
550-1 (Inv) Basic Building Set
547 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 1985
Sets: Universal Building Set: Basic

* Delete 1 Part bb0046 Red Windup Motor 1980s
* Add 1 Part bb0046c01 Red Windup Motor 1980s with 2 Black Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges (bb0046 / 3483)
* Change {6 to 4} Part Black 3483 Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges
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Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 599  Name: Super Basic Set
* 
599-1 (Inv) Super Basic Set
705 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 1982
Sets: Universal Building Set: Basic Set

* Delete 1 Part bb0046 Red Windup Motor 1980s
* Add 1 Part bb0046c01 Red Windup Motor 1980s with 2 Black Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges (bb0046 / 3483)
* Change {14 to 12} Part Black 3483 Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges

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Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 890  Name: Wind-Up Motor
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890-1 (Inv) Wind-Up Motor
8 Parts, 1981
Sets: Universal Building Set: Supplemental

* Delete 1 Part bb0046 Yellow Windup Motor 1980s
* Add 1 Part bb0046c01 Yellow Windup Motor 1980s with 2 Black Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges (bb0046 / 3483)
* Change {4 to 2} Part Black 3483 Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges

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Part count on the box is 8.
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Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 895  Name: Wind-up Motor
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895-1 (Inv) Wind-up Motor
8 Parts, 1986
Sets: Universal Building Set: Supplemental

* Delete 1 Part bb0046 Yellow Windup Motor 1980s
* Add 1 Part bb0046c01 Yellow Windup Motor 1980s with 2 Black Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges (bb0046 / 3483)
* Change {4 to 2} Part Black 3483 Tire 24mm D. x 8mm Offset Tread - Interior Ridges

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Part count of this set is 8.
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On the bottom of the inventory page of these sets, it is written:

The instructions do not show a trailer on the ladder truck, but actual set
contents and the official piece count (218) and an image of all three trailers
together on the box, prove that the set did come with the necessary pieces to
build the third trailer.


I found and bought an extra white-and-black sheet from a Lego fan in Canada.
This is probably added as extra page for instructions of 357 to some copies of
this set. I say some, because I had not seen this sheet. I bought myself this
set with box and all parts from a Canadian seller in very good condition but
this sheet was not there neither.
The paper I bought might be itself a copy of an original one because the bottom
of the page seems to not been copies (the bottom rectangle don't have a line
and there is no number on the footprint). I don't know how to verify whether
my sheet is original.
This extra sheet proves that the set did come with the necessary pieces to build
the third trailer.

I suggest to modify the note for these two sets:

The instructions do not show a trailer on the ladder truck, but one extra printed
page was added to some copies of this set (see the extra photo of instructions'
page) and actual set contents and the official piece count (218) and an image
of all three trailers together on the box, prove that the set did come with the
necessary pieces to build the third trailer.
 
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In Problem Order, lozzajp writes:
  In Problem Order, infinibrix writes:
  In Problem Order, lozzajp writes:
  Hello,

I spent £25 on an order which is a fair bit of money to me, and never received
the item or any communication from the seller on this website or given email
address. I was advised on here to open a case with PayPal as they will handle
everything, but they closed the case in favour of the seller.

Again no communication from the seller and PayPal won't give me any information,
their response was for me to go small claims court in my county??? PayPal won't
let me reopen the case.

Has anyone else encountered this? My understanding is PayPal would be useful
and help in these scenarios, but this just totally now feels like I have been
scammed on bricklink despite using the recommended channels and methods.

Anyone have advice for me here?

If Paypal sided with the seller its because the seller was able to provide a
tracking number with evidence that the item was shipped/received. However in
some cases just because an item was signed for it doesn't always mean it
went to the correct address. The courier may also be at fault in some other way
such as wrongly signing on your behalf or not leaving in a safe place when you
weren't at home to take the package.
My advice would be to ask the seller or paypal to provide the tracking number
so you can look into what has occurred.
I once checked the tracking evidence only to notice that the photo proof that
accompanied the signature wasn't even a photo of my own front door! The driver
basically shipped to a different address with the same house number and I was
able to collect from this alternative address without issue!


Thanks everyone for replies.

I've given details in the original post pretty much to its extent, seller
is not replying (on here or by email) to me, no proof of postage, no tracking
number etc. if PayPal has sided with the seller because of "evidence"
then this truly feels like a scam, as I've been given no information about
how/when the bricks were posted from the seller, so I wouldn't even know
where to begin to try find the wrong house, if it was posted at all.

PayPal won't let me reopen the case so it just seems like a lost £25 at this
point. Caveat Empor, I'll be sure to just buy from sellers on here with thousands
of reviews and guaranteed to give tracking numbers.

If you paid via PayPal, the seller HAS to provide a tracking number otherwise
PayPal issues a full refund.

My best guess is that you paid via PayPal "friends and family", not "goods
and services". Is that right?
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In Taxes, 1001bricks writes:
  In Help, SylvainLS writes:
  In Help, 1001bricks writes:
  […]
Yes, but why did the buyer accepted to pay twice?

Because there’s LEGO in the package!

Also, you want the buyer to refuse the package?  So it’s returned to the seller…
and who pays for shipping?

Who cares... I would NOT pay twice, simply reject and see later what happens.

As a seller my jib is to submit the vat info in paper and electronically. There
is nothing better i can do.
I already made it clear in my terms and i would make it even more clear later
that buyer has three opttions:

1) do not order from me
2) order from me md accept to pay cheap international shipping via private coureirs
like Stallion express. In that case, you pay like $30 for 1kg but if you don’t
pay the double vat if that unfortunate happens , the package will not return
by courier so you lose all your money and no refund will be given to you. In
theory paypal will side with me if buyer did not pick up the package, i.e. refused
it.
3) order from me and pay for high shipping with canadapost, like $70 for 1kg.
Then if you dont pay the double vat, i expect a payment for return shipping,
which may be high plus other fees i get charged. This option is not worth it.

This being said, i had this happened only once for a package sent to hungary
or poland via ebay.
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In Inventories Requests, KrisBrix writes:
  Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 6392  Name: Airport
* 
6392-1 (Inv) Airport
450 Parts, 8 Minifigures, 1985
Sets: Town: Classic Town: Airport

* Delete 3 Part 3900 White Minifigure, Utensil Signal Paddle

Comments from Submitter:
This set only contains 2 paddles : 1 for the wind-pole and 1 for the minifig (that can be put on the red cart).
 
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In General, SDF_Bricks writes:

Don't get upset but take positive lessons from this experience.
TBH, you made some mistakes or some wrong assumptions here.

  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).

I don't always take pictures of whatever item a buyer asks.
If the set include instructions or box, I take photos, upload it on imgur.com
and send a link. The buyer may not order this item, but I already created a link
in hand to send to a next user should he wants photos. This is much easier than
attaching photos one by one.
You can also add the link to the comment section, or to the remark section (to
be accessible by only you).

I would not reserve an item for a buyer who asks for a photo, specially if he
did not ask that

  It's been 4 days now and he has not even acknowledged
receipt of the pictures

I would not need that as a seller and I don't need that. As a buyer, I won't
acknowledge a seller who sends me photos that i received them.
If it helps you, I thank you on behalf of this buyer.

  and what his intentions are. Be nice to people they said,
what did I get?

an experience

  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.

Some buyers may not trust your store and the way you describe the condition.
It can help to take photos of a few sets with their description, as an example
(in your ) and mention this in your terms. Then buyers can better understand
what you mean by "parts in good condition", "the print on the part
X mildly faded",...
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In Help, Ddriver writes:
  In Help, yorbrick writes:
  I doubt anyone will see the comment, as they left positive feedback. It is not
on the first page of feedback and nobody is going to trawl through positive comments
looking for something negative.

Least favourite the store and move on.


Nicely meant and written, but nobody likes to be called a cheat when you are
more than honest.

Best regards & stay healthy.

Hi D.

You ordered 4 times from me and what a shame for the person who called you that.


Why did you order from this store with this rating?
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In General, SDF_Bricks writes:
  Lately I've seen a surge in NEW members (zero feedback), who end up non-paying.
I'd love to help newbies, but when I go through th effort of checking the
inventory, packing the set, and buying shipping,

Wow! no, I wouldn't do that.

  then the would be buyer cancels

At least based on this, you don't know how BL works and this is the first
thing to do: read through forum threads (past buyer's problems), help page
and learn how things work.
A buyer CANNOT cancel an order. They don't have this power.
When a buyer submit a cancellation request, I simply reject it and wait a few
days until I can submit an NPB against buyer.
If the buyer politely messages me, I explain that an order is a binding contract
and if he is not sure, he should not submit an order but he can submit a quote
request. And I ask him to leave a positive feedback (to make him do an extra
work and make sure he won't leave a non-positive feedback after I cancel.
This happens sometimes) and write "please do not submit an order in any store
if you are no sure...".

  .. that is really annoying.

If you complete an NPB against those buyers, they won't do that with other
sellers or they will be permanently banned after 3 strikes. So you give a service
to the community by filing an NPB.
Many stores like mine file NPB against non-paying buyer, instead of just cancelling,
otherwise you would have had many more non-paying buyers.

  
Yes, I could wait for payment before buying the shipping label, but all of that
takes time.

Add shipping costs to the best of your knowledge and then after he pays, you
do packing, shipping,...
Sometimes your quote will be $1 more expensive, and sometimes $1 cheaper. I wouldn't
worry about that.
  
Should we just ignore all new buyers with zero feedback?

I'd hate to tarnish their reputation and give a negative feedback, but at
the same time, I expect some 'courtesy/commitment' in return.

If you just cancel, buyer can leave you a neutral/negative feedback and you simply
ruin your own reputation if you don't file an NPB. But if you do file an
NPB AND complete it, then buyer cannot leave a bad feedback and then, it is better
to leave a negative feedback. If in the future, a buyer send me a message, apologizes
and requests me to remove the negative fb I left for him, I would do that for
sure (for that I need to contact the help desk).
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In Off Topic, SylvainLS writes:
  In Off Topic, yorbrick writes:
  
  Today's message from a buyer in the USA:

Topic: How do I order?

I thought Ithe system defaults to “PayPal on site.” Do you mean PayPal outside
of Bricklink? But I can’t pay with getting an invoice. And I can’t get an
invoice without submitting an order, which I’m prevented from doing.
"buyer's name..."


I read this message multiple times but I badly failed to understand.
Any help is appreciated.

How about "Yes, that is correct."

That would be funny… but, as I understand it, the buyer thinks that “PP on site”
means “off site.”  They can’t be told it’s correct.

I’m also thinking the first “with” should be a “without”: hey can’t pay on PP
without an invoice, they can’t get an invoice without an order, and they (somehow)
can’t order.

Anyway, simply answer the question in the title, not the confusing details in
the message: explain how ordering works in your store for a US buyer, keeping
it simple.

Would you explain how things work to a buyer with about 1500-1600 feedback ratings
who submitted many orders from stores in US (where payment method is nearly always
paypal onsite) and internation orders (aypal onsite again for bl collects sales
tax)

  So, something like (but better written) “you place items in your cart, you check
out, you wait for an invoice, you click the pay button.”
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In Off Topic, SezaR writes:
  I occasionally receive weird messages from buyers. One common aspect of these
messages is that no matter what I write back to them, I won't hear from
them any more
. So , I decided to reply them with a weird message from now
on! Here is the first one:

Subject: shipping costs to Switzerland
Hello
How much is your shipping cost to Switzerland
Best regards

XXXXX
********
My message:

Hello,

I can ship for free but only if you buy out all the items in my store.

Best regards,
XXXX
********

If I get more of these messages, I reply to this thread!
Feel free to enrich this thread with a copy of weird messages you have received.
We can at least have fun with these messages!

Today's message from a buyer in the USA:

Topic: How do I order?

I thought Ithe system defaults to “PayPal on site.” Do you mean PayPal outside
of Bricklink? But I can’t pay with getting an invoice. And I can’t get an
invoice without submitting an order, which I’m prevented from doing.
"buyer's name..."


I read this message multiple times but I badly failed to understand.
Any help is appreciated.
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In Inventories Requests, MikkoKaukonen writes:
  Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 928  Name: Galaxy Explorer
* 
928-1 (Inv) Galaxy Explorer
318 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 1979
Sets: Space: Classic Space

* Delete 1 Part 3062b Trans-Green Brick, Round 1 x 1 Open Stud
* Delete 15 Part 3062b Trans-Red Brick, Round 1 x 1 Open Stud
* Add 1 Part 3062a Trans-Green Brick, Round 1 x 1 Solid Stud
* Add 15 Part 3062a Trans-Red Brick, Round 1 x 1 Solid Stud

Comments from Submitter:
Instructions, pr photos and other inventories show the parts to be the solid stud versions. Incorrectly listing this widely available part in your inventory opens an opportunity for fraud, as sellers can substitute the rare original part, with a common part and claim a set to be "complete" defrauding the buyer

Having checked photos of many copies of space classic sets including 928, 924,...that
were released in 1979 and having bought many copies of these sets from first
owner, I can tell ALL copies of these sets came with round 1x1 bricks with open
stud. TLG began to produce round bricks with open stud since 1978 to replace
with the variant with solid stud. The years 1978-80 were the transition time,
because TLG wanted to first use all his stock of variant with open stud, and
then use the later variant with open stud, so all this depended on the color,
how many of which color they had in stock,...

Since the box art and instructions were designed before TLG designed and produced
the variant with open stud, they show the variant with solid stud. The other
inventories like that of peeron.com were created by Lego fans using only the
instructions and they were never checked with sealed copies of sets. I think
other websites copies their inventories from peeron.com too.

I have photos of some classic space sets in which we can see round brick with
open stud. I even own a sealed 924 inside which there is a catalog from 1979
(so the set was produced in 1979 and not 1980 or later).
If you have photos of a sealed 928 that came with solid stud version, please
share.

If you even find 15 of
 
Part No: 3062a  Name: Brick, Round  1 x 1 - Solid Stud, Bottom Lip
* 
3062a Brick, Round 1 x 1 - Solid Stud, Bottom Lip
Parts: Brick, Round {Trans-Red}
together, that is something to consider But this part is so rare.

So the inventory is correct as it is, and nobody has been committing any fraud
neither.
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In Catalog Identification, Gaston.La.Brick writes:
  Looking at
 
Part No: 973pb0297c01  Name: Torso Castle Black Falcon with Shield Bottom Pointed Pattern / Black Arms / Yellow Hands
* 
973pb0297c01 (Inv) Torso Castle Black Falcon with Shield Bottom Pointed Pattern / Black Arms / Yellow Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor.
, the beak of the eagle is pointing to the right (when
looking at the torso). Same for the similar torso's
 
Part No: 973p43c01  Name: Torso Castle Black Falcon with Shield Bottom Round Pattern / Black Arms / Yellow Hands
* 
973p43c01 (Inv) Torso Castle Black Falcon with Shield Bottom Round Pattern / Black Arms / Yellow Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor.
and
 
Part No: 973pb4441c01  Name: Torso Castle Black Falcon with Shield Bottom Round Pattern (Reissue with Inside Ribs) / Black Arms / Yellow Hands
* 
973pb4441c01 (Inv) Torso Castle Black Falcon with Shield Bottom Round Pattern (Reissue with Inside Ribs) / Black Arms / Yellow Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor.
.
I have found the same torso, but the beak is pointing left.
Is this variation common, is this a rare misprint, or might this be another torso?

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In Selling, Stuart9 writes:
  Some minifigures where sold assembled by Lego in Chess sets etc.

If these aren’t new then Lego are selling used minifigures as new.


How do they dare to not follow the definition of new vs. used?
We should all file an NSS against Lego along with a paypal claim and take them
down for this scam. All that is required is 3 NSSs!


  

In Selling, alex10552 writes:
  Honestly, I think the larger issue is how BrickLink allows assembled minifigures
to be listed as New. This is absurd to me, since when you piece two Lego parts
together there is a strain on the plastic, albeit small it is still a strain,
thus the condition is no longer "New". I really wish this would be changed,
it makes zero sense to me.



In Selling, MiniRoz writes:
  It seems like there is an increase in sellers listings USED figs as being in
NEW condition, but they put some like “looks new” or “like new” in the comments.
When I’m buying figs for my own collection, I’ll take the time to read the comments
and it’s not a huge deal. As a seller, however, it drives me nuts. When someone
lists a used fig as new, they usually sell it for well under the 6 month average,
which obviously affects what buyers believe is the average cost for actual new
figures. I know what they’re doing goes against BrickLink’s policy, but they
either didn’t get the memo or they don’t care.
As sellers, does this drive you bananas or do you just shrug it off? Do you keep
your new figs listed at a price that maintains a reasonable profit margin, or
do you cut your losses to compete with current average prices?
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In Catalog, CBak writes:
  In Catalog, SezaR writes:
  In Catalog, SezaR writes:
  What do we know about this torso that I somehow happen to own but don't ask
me how I got it because I don't know

 
Part No: 973pb5343c01  Name: Torso LEGO World 2020 with Yellow Stripes, Head with Eyes and Number 12 Pattern / White Arms / Yellow Hands
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973pb5343c01 (Inv) Torso LEGO World 2020 with Yellow Stripes, Head with Eyes and Number 12 Pattern / White Arms / Yellow Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor.

Thank you all folks for your enlightening responses! Your comments, and your
silent responses have successfully unraveled the mysteries surrounding this enigmatic
LEGO torso. I now possess a profound understanding of its origin, distribution,
and the reason behind its orphan status—all thanks to your invaluable contributions.


I couldn't have solved this LEGO puzzle without your assistance. Bravo, team!


The torso was handed out at an annual fan event:
https://lan.lego.com/events/event/3310-lego-world-copenhagen/
The one you have is from 2020, but you can find others from different years and
locations.

Awesome! I appreciate you taking the time to share this knowledge.
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In Catalog, SezaR writes:
  What do we know about this torso that I somehow happen to own but don't ask
me how I got it because I don't know

 
Part No: 973pb5343c01  Name: Torso LEGO World 2020 with Yellow Stripes, Head with Eyes and Number 12 Pattern / White Arms / Yellow Hands
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973pb5343c01 (Inv) Torso LEGO World 2020 with Yellow Stripes, Head with Eyes and Number 12 Pattern / White Arms / Yellow Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor.

Thank you all folks for your enlightening responses! Your comments, and your
silent responses have successfully unraveled the mysteries surrounding this enigmatic
LEGO torso. I now possess a profound understanding of its origin, distribution,
and the reason behind its orphan status—all thanks to your invaluable contributions.


I couldn't have solved this LEGO puzzle without your assistance. Bravo, team!
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In Help, Sallywacko writes:
  There are two red plumes in the Bricklink inventory for 6031 that do not show
up in the set picture or directions. Are they part of the set’s original inventory?

Thank you

One more...

https://www.bricklink.com/messageList.asp?overTP=Y&q=plumes&qS=Y&qM=Y&msgID=&uName=&ID=&status=&v=c&max=50
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In Catalog, axaday writes:
  In Catalog, SezaR writes:
  What do we know about this torso that I somehow happen to own but don't ask
me how I got it because I don't know

 
Part No: 973pb5343c01  Name: Torso LEGO World 2020 with Yellow Stripes, Head with Eyes and Number 12 Pattern / White Arms / Yellow Hands
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973pb5343c01 (Inv) Torso LEGO World 2020 with Yellow Stripes, Head with Eyes and Number 12 Pattern / White Arms / Yellow Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor.

How did you get it?

You shipped it to me in a box of size 20x20x15 inches.
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What do we know about this torso that I somehow happen to own but don't ask
me how I got it because I don't know

 
Part No: 973pb5343c01  Name: Torso LEGO World 2020 with Yellow Stripes, Head with Eyes and Number 12 Pattern / White Arms / Yellow Hands
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973pb5343c01 (Inv) Torso LEGO World 2020 with Yellow Stripes, Head with Eyes and Number 12 Pattern / White Arms / Yellow Hands
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In Selling, crazylegoman writes:
  In Help, avyz66 writes:
  long time buyer with all positive feedback. i never sell my Lego but looking
to sell one set i have. how can i sell this one item here? any suggestions? not
looking to start a store. this may be the only thing i sell here?


Are you expecting to get an exceptional authorization
Other marketplaces are there for this.

  Opening a store is the only way you're allowed to sell here. There's
nothing wrong with opening a store and only selling one set though.

Agreed
   After that,
if you want to leave your store empty, you can.

That would be Crazy from a Lego Man! 😀
You can just permanently close the store.
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In Taxes, Poncke writes:
  I am in Ireland. Ordered from Indonesia, BL took the VAT on placing the order.
I told the seller to add a VAT invoice on the package to prevent double VAT.
Just got the email from customs, telling me to pay VAT otherwise the package
goes back to Indonesia.

I cannot check what the seller has done until I have the package. And as a private
individual I have no option to claim back VAT from Irish Revenue.

Any advice welcome, thanks.

I had one case (Was it Poland or Hungary...?) that I even electronically added
the IOSS number, but the buyer was charged again.

As VAT is already paid and collected, what if seller declares a very low value?
I am not sure if this is still technically called a fraud because the buyer has
paid the VAT but in case he gets again charged for VAT , it would be just 1 or
2 Euro!

I think when they charge VAT again, that is what we can call a fraud against
buyer.
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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:
  In Catalog, Nubs_Select writes:
  I see in the list that there are some space torsos so does that mean
 
Part No: 973p90c05  Name: Torso Space Classic Moon Pattern / White Arms / White Hands
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973p90c05 (Inv) Torso Space Classic Moon Pattern / White Arms / White Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor. {White}
And
 
Part No: 973p90new2c05  Name: Torso Space Classic Moon Logo High on Torso Pattern, Inside with Ribs (second reissue) / White Arms / White Hands
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973p90new2c05 (Inv) Torso Space Classic Moon Logo High on Torso Pattern, Inside with Ribs (second reissue) / White Arms / White Hands
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Would be merged?

Yes, unless it could otherwise be distinguished by the print alone.

  Or am I misunderstanding. The old version of this torso is quite
difficult to get in good condition so it could get very difficult to find if
a buyer is looking for a true “classic” version of this torso as classic space
fans are “picky” (not in a bad way just didn’t know what other word to use)
about variants and similar

Point taken. A few other points, however:

1. You can still list whatever variant you wish using the notes field.

2. The catalog will still distinguish PRINTED variants of these same parts.

3. Because this variant involved minifigure inventories, it opens the door to
an unsustainable situation where every mold variant of every part on a minifigure
is recognized. To properly handle these in the BrickLink system, we would need
to add thousands (literally) of permutations of minifigures which are essentially
the same thing.

Take a look at this fan site for an excellent torso image:

https://62bricks.blog/2017/04/09/minifig-torso-types/

There are actually three types of torsos based on mold alone. Are we going to
then go through and try to figure out which minifigures had which mold? And then,
which sets had which minifigures? Remember that there were also different kinds
of heads, different helmets and different hands.


Considering helmets, why not adding some notes for each space (and town) minifig
with helmet, giving details of what sets came with what type of helmet? Like

Minifig Sp.... (like sp127)

This minifig in following sets came with with helmet "variant1": set
X1, X2, early releases of X3,...
This minifig in following sets came with with helmet "variant1": set
Y1, Y2, later releases of X3,...

The note can be added to the inventory of each related set.

This way, people who care about these things, can easily find what they need
to know.

Similar thing can be done with torsos.
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In General, TheBrickGuys writes:
  We have had our share of neutral and negative feedbacks - at total of 26 - but
how are some stores still allowed to do business? There is a store in Germany
with around 8850 total feedbacks but out of his 7151 feedbacks for selling he
has 393 negative / neutrals. This past year alone he has 503 positive but 48
negative / neutrals - that is almost 10%!! That means 1 out of every 10 customers
are getting bad service and how many more are getting bad service but are afraid
to leave a negative feedback out of fear of getting retaliatory feedback.

Sometimes when I stumble across a store with a really bad reputation, like the
one above, I am surprised that they are still allowed to keep their selling status.

Just a rant.

Jim

What would be your proposal for BL?

What action can I take if he is already on my stoplist?
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In Help, Brick_Qc writes:
  In Help, SezaR writes:
  The arms and legs may not belong to the toros.

Thanks

Try Brickognize.com, there's even a BL link in the results.

This website is cool! I should create a refined version of this website. Merci
beaucoup brick_QC !
And thanks everybody else who helped 😀
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The arms and legs may not belong to the toros.

Thanks
 
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I have sold many used complete sets. I checked them twice. Once when I check
and list set for sale, and one more time when it is sold and I have to ship it.
Still, I make mistakes and they happen more often than I like to. Of course,
I fix issues if buyer contact me.

If you test yourself by checking the inventory of 100 sets yourself, meaning
you sit down, look at the parts, check the quantity, the condition, the color,
functionality of electric parts, stickers, (sometimes) correct variation of parts,....how
many of those 100 sets would you check 100% accurately? I think if you do this
imaginary test, you would be surprised by your final result!

In Problem Order, toyboy18 writes:
  Hello Bricklink Community,

This situation has happened to me several times over the years and have been
hesitant to speak up because this site is too important.

There are sets that sellers advertise as 'Complete', not missing any
parts, but when the package arrives, there are indeed missing parts. Sometimes,
it's just one part, some times it is several. Sometimes, it's a mild
irritation, and other times it prevents the set from being completed.

I just ordered 3 sets from 3 different stores and 2 of them shipped with missing
parts despite the 'complete' status on the initial listing. (The 3rd
order was flawless).

In the past, I followed up with some of the sellers and they endeavored to fix
the matter, but it's happened enough, I don't have time to follow up
with everyone.


My question for the community: has this happened to others? Am I just unlucky?
What gives?

Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Toyboy18
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In Taxes, ZorBeast writes:
  In Taxes, SezaR writes:
  In Taxes, SDF_Bricks writes:
  In Taxes, popsicle writes:
  In Taxes, Poncke writes:
  I am in Ireland. Ordered from Indonesia, BL took the VAT on placing the order.
I told the seller to add a VAT invoice on the package to prevent double VAT.
Just got the email from customs, telling me to pay VAT otherwise the package
goes back to Indonesia.

I cannot check what the seller has done until I have the package. And as a private
individual I have no option to claim back VAT from Irish Revenue.

Any advice welcome, thanks.

It's typical incompetence throughout... And why we haven't yet opened
back up to transacting with other countries again. Just not worth the hassle.

Until the various global private/governmental systems sync up a bit more (iow,
get their act together) we'll continue selling domestic only. When I see
that the newest money-grab methods have somewhat normalized, we'll reopen
to global sales.

And yes, I'm fully aware the so called necessity of the "electronic"
input of the IOSS data over hard invoice, it's failures too

-popsicle

Not to derail the conversation, but this 'globalization' of commerce
has made this hobby (and others) extremely expensive. For example, I can't
buy/sell anything with Canada (just next door) as their taxes and SHIPPING are
just crazy. I recently sold a small part to a buyer in Montreal, the part itself
(thin flex cable for Power Puller) was $10.00, shipping was twice that amount.
So much for open borders and global trade.

Using pirateships.com, you can ship up to 1/2 lbs for just $10:
https://www.pirateship.com/simple-export-rate

I personally don't order from USA because almost no seller in the USA did
enough search to find a cheap shipping method to Canada and want to ship directly
with USPS and charge like $26.

Have you read the terms... gift seems like an important part of the shipment
process a business registered in the US usually isn't exporting gifts
Key "Gift may need to provide proof to customs that items are being shipped
as a gift"
Also the customer is responsible for customs.
"
.Gift vs. Merchandise...
If you use Simple Export Rate for any country other than Canada, ‘Gift’ will
not be supported. If you select 'Gift' while creating a label, it will
show up as ‘Merchandise’ on the physical label once you print it. For some countries,
this will impact the amount of Customs Taxes and Fees your customer is liable
for.

For any shipment needing to be shipped as a ‘Gift,’ we recommend using USPS First
Class Package International, or USPS Priority Mail International. Keep in mind
that recipients of a Gift may need to provide proof to customs that items are
being shipped as a gift from an individual, and that not all Gift shipments will
be exempt from import taxes. Shippers are responsible for determining the right
content category for their packages.

If you are shipping to Canada, regardless of the service purchased, ‘Gift’ will
be supported and appear on the label as normal 👌
"

I fail to follow and understand and find any connection between my comment about
shipping with pirateships.com and this story of terms, gift vs. merchandise,...

Anyway, sellers should fill out custom forms and declare them as merchandise,
never gift otherwise it is called a fraud. Period.
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In Taxes, SDF_Bricks writes:
  In Taxes, popsicle writes:
  In Taxes, Poncke writes:
  I am in Ireland. Ordered from Indonesia, BL took the VAT on placing the order.
I told the seller to add a VAT invoice on the package to prevent double VAT.
Just got the email from customs, telling me to pay VAT otherwise the package
goes back to Indonesia.

I cannot check what the seller has done until I have the package. And as a private
individual I have no option to claim back VAT from Irish Revenue.

Any advice welcome, thanks.

It's typical incompetence throughout... And why we haven't yet opened
back up to transacting with other countries again. Just not worth the hassle.

Until the various global private/governmental systems sync up a bit more (iow,
get their act together) we'll continue selling domestic only. When I see
that the newest money-grab methods have somewhat normalized, we'll reopen
to global sales.

And yes, I'm fully aware the so called necessity of the "electronic"
input of the IOSS data over hard invoice, it's failures too

-popsicle

Not to derail the conversation, but this 'globalization' of commerce
has made this hobby (and others) extremely expensive. For example, I can't
buy/sell anything with Canada (just next door) as their taxes and SHIPPING are
just crazy. I recently sold a small part to a buyer in Montreal, the part itself
(thin flex cable for Power Puller) was $10.00, shipping was twice that amount.
So much for open borders and global trade.

Using pirateships.com, you can ship up to 1/2 lbs for just $10:
https://www.pirateship.com/simple-export-rate

I personally don't order from USA because almost no seller in the USA did
enough search to find a cheap shipping method to Canada and want to ship directly
with USPS and charge like $26.

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