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I've added an inventory tracking tool to the web-portal that can be used
when you run BLS Manager or InSpaceSync locally or hosted. It tracks items added
or removed manually or from orders. The data can be exported to Excel including
lot data, segmented by day, week, month, quarter, or year. This will help you
track growth and rediscover what you uploaded 5 weeks ago.

BLS Manager can be downloaded from: https://inspacesoftware.com/blsmanager and
is free to use with InSpaceSync in ReadOnly mode. FullSync is a paid service.

Erwin
InSpace Software
https://iss.ws/go/discord

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Feb 27, 2024 14:56

Subject:

Re: How to view other store inventories with API

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Topic:

Searching

In Searching, tprahm writes:

Hey all, I just received API access after upgrading to a seller. Is there a way
I can view inventories of individual stores outside of my own? I would like to
aggregate market price estimates from other individual stores for analytical
purposes. (Such as, checking the listing price of an item for store 'XYZ'.

No, you can't.

You can grab price guide data but are limited to 5000 calls per day

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Feb 23, 2024 12:27

Subject:

Re: Feedback on Developing an Analytics App

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Topic:

In General, cfarrugia writes:

Hello BrickLink Community,

I'm in the early stages of developing an analytics app specifically for BrickLink
store owners and am seeking your valuable feedback. The goal of this app is to
provide insightful analytics that can help store owners make informed decisions,
optimize their inventory, and enhance their store's performance.

Here's what I envision the app will offer:

- Detailed sales analytics
- Inventory management insights
- Trend analysis to predict future demand

I would love to hear from you about:

1. What are the biggest challenges you face in managing your BrickLink store?
2. Are there specific analytics or data points you wish you had easy access to?
3. Have you used any analytics tools before, and if so, what did you like
or dislike about them?
4. What features would make an analytics app truly valuable for you?

Your experiences, challenges, and insights are incredibly important to me. They
will guide the development of this app to ensure it meets your needs and addresses
the real pain points of managing a BrickLink store.

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback. I'm
here to listen and incorporate your ideas into making something that genuinely
benefits the BrickLink community.

Looking forward to your responses!

Love it, great idea, and more tools and choices are good.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Feb 19, 2024 12:19

Subject:

Re: Can't find anywhere

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Topic:

In Help, juminix writes:

Been looking all over the web for this piece. (can't even find what it is
called or part number). if this is in the wrong topic section, please move to
correct one or let me know and I will repost in correct section. Any help on
this would be greatly appreciated.it is for a set that one of the 2 of this piece
broke.

What is the set number or describe the set, I've never seen this part before.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Feb 5, 2024 15:08

Subject:

Re: API bug? "description" missing from inventory

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Topic:

In Technical Issues, ErwinNL writes:

In Technical Issues, nuukee writes:

In Technical Issues, ErwinNL writes:

In Technical Issues, nuukee writes:

I just created a single lot with description and get it after that, no problem,
any specific parameters I should try?

Thanks for checking.
Did you create it with the API? When I create e.g. 4445, color blue, with the
API, and then retrieve the inventory, the description is empty.
Sven

Tried both with the API, and it works for me but that doesn't mean much.

Thanks and sorry, should have been more specific. This only happens with empty
descriptions, which used to be returned empty and now the field is not returned
at all whereas other empty fields are.

Sven

confirmed, I see that too, remarks is returned even when empty, description field
isn't.

It has to do with https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1452018 and the changes
they made for it.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Feb 5, 2024 15:07

Subject:

Re: API bug? "description" missing from inventory

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Topic:

In Technical Issues, nuukee writes:

In Technical Issues, ErwinNL writes:

In Technical Issues, nuukee writes:

I just created a single lot with description and get it after that, no problem,
any specific parameters I should try?

Thanks for checking.
Did you create it with the API? When I create e.g. 4445, color blue, with the
API, and then retrieve the inventory, the description is empty.
Sven

Tried both with the API, and it works for me but that doesn't mean much.

confirmed, I see that too, remarks is returned even when empty, description field
isn't.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Feb 5, 2024 13:23

Subject:

Re: API bug? "description" missing from inventory

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Topic:

In Technical Issues, nuukee writes:

I just created a single lot with description and get it after that, no problem,
any specific parameters I should try?

Thanks for checking.
Did you create it with the API? When I create e.g. 4445, color blue, with the
API, and then retrieve the inventory, the description is empty.
Sven

Tried both with the API, and it works for me but that doesn't mean much.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Feb 5, 2024 12:58

Subject:

Re: API bug? "description" missing from inventory

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Topic:

In Technical Issues, nuukee writes:

Hi,
my store broke because some inventories do not return the "description"
field anymore.
E.g. if you check:
https://api.bricklink.com/api/store/v1/inventories/392742845
The description field is missing. This seems to happen for new inventories I
create, the old ones are fine and return description.
Any help would be appreciated

Thanks,
Sven

I just created a single lot with description and get it after that, no problem,
any specific parameters I should try?

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Feb 5, 2024 10:33

Subject:

Re: CONTEST - We have a winner!

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Topic:

Contests

In Announce, popsicle writes:

Brockmeister -
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1453005

Congrats!

(I’ll get your already packaged prize on it’s way, once I have a shipping
address from you, Brock. Go ahead and hit me with one)

Thanks all for participating

~ConstrucToys

Congrats Brockmeister!

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Feb 5, 2024 09:35

Subject:

Re: BLS Manager & InSpaceSync Power-up!

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Topic:

New year, new BLS Manager updates.

- Order List
- Order Editor
- Order Note List
- Order item notes (and order notes)
- Feedback Poster
- BSX Export for order items
- Many small improvements

https://blog.inspacesync.com/feed/42945/update-week-6-2024

Did you know that you can use BLS Manager and the web picker for free?*

Kind regards,
Erwin
InSpace Software

* excluding InSpaceSync in Full Sync mode.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Feb 5, 2024 09:25

Subject:

Re: Brickfreedom vs Brickseller vs BLS Manager

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Topic:

In Related Software, prestonswann writes:

Looking for feedback. I currently have both a BO and BL store and are using
BrickFreedom for order managment. Not unhappy with BF at all! But looking for
feedback from those that have tried/used the three solutions that I am aware
of.

Hello,

Sorry, I've missed your post.

I am the BLS Manager developer, feel free to ask any questions you have, here
on BL, on my Discord, or in DM/email. On my Discord you can find other sellers
that use my software as well.

Kind regards,
Erwin
InSpace Software

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Feb 3, 2024 14:27

Subject:

Re: Variants & Contests

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Topic:

Contests

In Contests, popsicle writes:

The lengthy and sometimes lively debates over the recent catalog procedural change,
illustrates to me dedication to and strength of, community. As though that which
in one sense or another, gathered us, the BL catalog, continues to demonstrate
how it also helps in the forming of community.

Plenty of strongly held opinions with pushing n’ pulling of thoughtful and often
times impressive arguments. Consider that this would not take place if those
‘gathered’ were indifferent to one another... As I see it, plainly emblematic
of a healthy sense of community.

It’s the free exchange of ideas and thoughts that helps us to grow and improve
individually, but also collectively.

As posted, the cost of this contest is dedicated to those that have taken the
time to encourage and express their appreciation:
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1451388

Enough introspective sappiness on my part Let’s have some fun!

The prize is a fairly rare LEGO Star Wars item

9002939 Watch Set, SW Obi-Wan Kenobi (Short Cape)
Gear: Watch: Star Wars

New/Sealed, that contains

Minifig No: sw0388 Name: Obi-Wan Kenobi (Old) - Short Cape (Watch 9002939)

sw0388 (Inv) Obi-Wan Kenobi (Old) - Short Cape (Watch 9002939)
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

with his chrome-silver hilted weapon

The contest: Guess the first LEGO set I ever purchased?

Clues: The purchase was for my son’s (unspecified) birthday in Sweden. He is
currently less than 30 years of age.

Contest Rules:

- One entry per 24 hour period, posted here without limit to number of entries.
- If two entries are identical, the first wins.
- For transparency all entries must be posted here as reply
- All our fellow BL members worldwide are welcome to participate, though we'll
cover domestic shipping only should you win.
- Otherwise, no further restrictions

Goofing-off and banter encouraged

~ConstrucToys

Obviously it was 2604-1 Dino World, because you are a cool dad.

2604-1

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Feb 2, 2024 21:56

Subject:

Re: Bricklink API - Update Store Inventory

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Topic:

In Technical Issues, Admin writes:

In Technical Issues, BrickFreedom writes:

Hi

Have you made changes to the (Update Store Inventory -- PUT - /inventories/{inventory_id})
API request?

Previously you could call the API with the following parameters and would have
no issues:

['quantity' = '-2']

Now it's responding with:

["description":"String input must not be null","message":"PARAMETER_MISSING_OR_INVALID"]

Weirdly a couple of requests have completed successfully but most of the requests
are failing with the above error message. Can someone please advise what this
error is and if it's a bug that has been released into the API by accident?

We just pushed a fix for this to production. Please let us know if the problem
persists.

Thank you, I will test it in a few hours.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Feb 2, 2024 13:32

Subject:

Re: Brickpacker broken

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Topic:

In Technical Issues, Nubs_Select writes:

Just a heads up for others who may use it it seems brickpacker just broke for
orders from brickowl. Bricklink orders sync to brickowl fine (at least the one
I had several hours before this one) but the orders from brickowl can’t sync
to bricklink. I closed my owl store for now but just wanted to give a heads up
to other sellers

Likely related to this:

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1452018

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Feb 2, 2024 05:07

Subject:

Re: Bricklink API - Update Store Inventory

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Topic:

In Technical Issues, briquestore.fr writes:

In Technical Issues, ErwinNL writes:

In Technical Issues, BrickFreedom writes:

I can confirm relative updates are broken with the API.

Correction, inventory update using the API in general seems broken. Relative
or not.

The fix is to specify the "description" field.

{"quantity":4, "description":""}

Works fine and fixes it as far as I can tell.

Thank you

Make sure you don't delete your descriptions if you use them, so specify
the existing description, or "" but not null or no description field.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Feb 2, 2024 04:56

Subject:

Re: Bricklink API - Update Store Inventory

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Topic:

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1452167

In Technical Issues, briquestore.fr writes:

In Technical Issues, BrickFreedom writes:

Hi, same problem here :
"description": "String input must not be null",
"message": "PARAMETER_MISSING_OR_INVALID",
"code": 400

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Feb 2, 2024 04:52

Subject:

Re: Bricklink API - Update Store Inventory

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Topic:

In Technical Issues, ErwinNL writes:

In Technical Issues, BrickFreedom writes:

I can confirm relative updates are broken with the API.

Correction, inventory update using the API in general seems broken. Relative
or not.

The fix is to specify the "description" field.

{"quantity":4, "description":""}

Works fine and fixes it as far as I can tell.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Feb 2, 2024 04:47

Subject:

Re: Bricklink API - Update Store Inventory

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Topic:

In Technical Issues, ErwinNL writes:

In Technical Issues, BrickFreedom writes:

I can confirm relative updates are broken with the API.

Correction, inventory update using the API in general seems broken. Relative
or not.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Feb 2, 2024 04:29

Subject:

Re: Bricklink API - Update Store Inventory

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Topic:

In Technical Issues, BrickFreedom writes:

I can confirm relative updates are broken with the API.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Feb 1, 2024 03:59

Subject:

Re: BLS Manager

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Topic:

In Related Software, marty33 writes:

Hello,

I have recently ran across a link on here for BLS Manager software. I have
downloaded it and trying to figure out all the features. Can anyone recommend
any video or instructional links that may help with learning some of the ins
and outs. Specifically can you download and retain ORDERS PLACED and not just
orders received.

Any other software that anyone recommends would be a great help as well.
Currently I have only been using the new version of Brickstock, now called Brickstore
I believe.

Thanks,
Marty

Hello marty33,

I am the developer of BLS Manager.

There currently is no option to download placed orders. Feel free to submit this
as a feature request.

I am happy to answer any other questions you have.

Kind regards,
Erwin
https://iss.ws/go/discord

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Dec 14, 2023 04:05

Subject:

Re: Keeping track of sales

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Topic:

In Selling, Tdejacob writes:

Hello everyone,

I started selling on bricklink in April of this year and am curious how you all
keep track of total sales/sales that are older than 6 months. I have screenshots
of my order screens that are older than 6 months to keep track but was wondering
should I use Excel to keep track or are there any other methods you all use?
Thank you!

-Jake

I made BLS Manager for this, a free Windows application that downloads all order
and inventory information, you can use it to track and manage orders, pick them,
and more.

Feel free to give it a try.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Nov 20, 2023 10:57

Subject:

Re: File an order

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Topic:

In Help, Adrienhb writes:

Sorry, to clarify, order items are purged, you should still be able to get an
overview of the old ones (try Download).

Ok thanks. I'll keep a copy.
But you mentioned an app. Is there an app to use Bricklink on iOS ?

I don't know if there is an app for iOS.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Nov 20, 2023 09:37

Subject:

Re: File an order

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Topic:

In Help, ErwinNL writes:

In Help, Adrienhb writes:

It hides it from the order list.

Unsure if it also fully locks it.

Thanks. But I noticed my old orders were no longer available. Do you know if
I'll keep them if I file the upcoming orders ?

Orders older than 6 months are purged, you can download them before that happens
or use an app to keep a copy.

Sorry, to clarify, order items are purged, you should still be able to get an
overview of the old ones (try Download).

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Nov 20, 2023 09:36

Subject:

Re: File an order

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Topic:

In Help, Adrienhb writes:

It hides it from the order list.

Unsure if it also fully locks it.

Thanks. But I noticed my old orders were no longer available. Do you know if
I'll keep them if I file the upcoming orders ?

Orders older than 6 months are purged, you can download them before that happens
or use an app to keep a copy.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Nov 20, 2023 09:31

Subject:

Re: File an order

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Topic:

In Help, ErwinNL writes:

In Help, Adrienhb writes:

Hi,

Just have a quick question: what does "file an order" do please ? The
help page does help much: "You can file an order if the order status is Shipped,
Received, Completed, Cancelled or OCR. ".
Great.
I suppose it makes it disappear from the orders list, but then what ?

It hides it from the order list.

Unsure if it also fully locks it.

It doesn't lock the order, just put it in a hidden Filed list.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Nov 20, 2023 09:30

Subject:

Re: File an order

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Topic:

In Help, Adrienhb writes:

It hides it from the order list.

Unsure if it also fully locks it.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Nov 18, 2023 12:46

Subject:

Re: Selling Lego is slowing down

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Topic:

In Selling, Erikschoneveld writes:

In Selling, ErwinNL writes:

In Selling, Erikschoneveld writes:

Hi All,

Do you also experience a slowdown in your selling Lego. Last year I sold much
more Lego then this year. Can you tell me if you experience the same thing? Do
you know what is going on?

Greetings,

Erik

Zag dit afgelopen week:

https://www.nu.nl/economie/6289823/lego-belandt-vaker-op-tweedehands-markt-nu-coronapandemie-voorbij-is.html

Heb ik het toch goed gehad.

The number of orders hasn't slown down: https://stats.inspacesync.com/

Green line is the Corona peak.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Nov 18, 2023 12:38

Subject:

Re: Selling Lego is slowing down

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Topic:

In Selling, Erikschoneveld writes:

Zag dit afgelopen week:

https://www.nu.nl/economie/6289823/lego-belandt-vaker-op-tweedehands-markt-nu-coronapandemie-voorbij-is.html

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Nov 18, 2023 10:38

Subject:

Re: Brickstock: Where can we get tech support

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Topic:

In General, uticabrix writes:

New using Brickstock, having issues uploading store inventory. Is there any
place to get help?
Thank you in advance!!

BrickStock is really old, you mean BrickStore right?

https://www.brickstore.dev/

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Nov 18, 2023 09:27

Subject:

Re: Phone Notifications

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Topic:

In General, ErwinNL writes:

In General, uticabrix writes:

In General, ErwinNL writes:

In General, uticabrix writes:

In General, ErwinNL writes:

In General, uticabrix writes:

Is there any to get notifications through BL to your phone or with 3rd party
apps?

Notifications for new orders? or something else?

For new orders

I've implemented it, you can enable it for new orders only, or any other
supported notification.

If you give it a try then let me know and I make it available for download and
write a setup guide.

Thought it was an excellent idea

Ps, the app is BLS Manager, and it is free to use. InSpaceSync is just the Slack
bot/channel name.

Is there any customer support or assistance with this? installation process
issues

Of course, feel free to email me at erwin@inspacesoftware.com, Live Chat on the
website, or use Discord: https://iss.ws/go/discord

----------------------------------------------------------------

Download the latest version from:
https://downloads.inspacesoftware.com/blsmanager/

Install Slack on your desktop/phone:
https://slack.com/

General setup:
- Select server mode (allows you to close the application)
- In the last step in the welcome wizard, install InSpaceSync in ReadOnly mode,
even if you don't have multiple marketplaces, this is required for orders
to function (completely free).

Create a Slack webhook:
https://app.inspacesoftware.com/v2/kb/30744/slack-notifications

After installation:
Tools - Options - Environment - Notifications
- Check Allow Slack notifications
- Enter the Slack webhook URL
- Click the Test button

On the notification area (left side of the main window):
- Right-click: Options - For each notification you want on your phone, enable
"Send to Slack".

That is it, please contact me if you need help.

On your phone in the Slack app:

Choose your mobile notification timing.
Tap the You tab at the bottom of your screen.
Tap Notifications.
Tap Notify Me on Mobile.
Choose your mobile notification timing.
Tap Save.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Nov 18, 2023 09:26

Subject:

Re: Phone Notifications

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Topic:

In General, uticabrix writes:

In General, ErwinNL writes:

In General, uticabrix writes:

In General, ErwinNL writes:

In General, uticabrix writes:

Is there any to get notifications through BL to your phone or with 3rd party
apps?

Notifications for new orders? or something else?

For new orders

Ps, the app is BLS Manager, and it is free to use. InSpaceSync is just the Slack
bot/channel name.

Is there any customer support or assistance with this? installation process
issues

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Nov 18, 2023 09:02

Subject:

Re: Phone Notifications

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Topic:

In General, uticabrix writes:

In General, ErwinNL writes:

In General, uticabrix writes:

Is there any to get notifications through BL to your phone or with 3rd party
apps?

Notifications for new orders? or something else?

For new orders

Ps, the app is BLS Manager, and it is free to use. InSpaceSync is just the Slack
bot/channel name.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Nov 18, 2023 08:01

Subject:

Re: Phone Notifications

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Topic:

In General, ErwinNL writes:

In General, uticabrix writes:

Is there any to get notifications through BL to your phone or with 3rd party
apps?

Notifications for new orders? or something else?

If you are looking for orders/messages and feedback, and have a Windows machine
running, you could set up BLS Manager, and send the notifications to Slack*.

Slack runs on your phone, desktop, and everywhere else.

*needs a minor update to the app, on my end.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Nov 18, 2023 07:47

Subject:

Re: Phone Notifications

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Topic:

In General, uticabrix writes:

Is there any to get notifications through BL to your phone or with 3rd party
apps?

Notifications for new orders? or something else?

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Nov 15, 2023 08:59

Subject:

Re: API

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Topic:

In Help, JayJayMuller writes:

Do I need to register as a seller to be able to use the API.
I have designed a program that keep track of my sets and parts and would like
to import completed order items in to the software to keep track of my parts.

The BrickLink API is for sellers only.

Maybe you can use Rebrickable or Brickset instead?

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Nov 13, 2023 15:47

Subject:

Re: Update on November 3rd incident

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Topic:

Administrative

In Administrative, 1001bricks writes:

In Administrative, yorbrick writes:

As a long time Bricklink member, please for the love of god please please please
prioritize two factor authentication. This is dumb for 2023, especially since
Lego Corp owns this site.

LEGO don't have 2FA on their website either.

And neither my bank BNP/Paribas or PayPal.

I wonder why a platform selling LEGO would have.

We many use third party software (BrickStore..) or APIs - and me, at least, I
simply HATE 2FA. More security, less liberty.

PayPal for sure has TFA, you just don't have it enabled.

I am fine with LEGO/BrickLink adding TFA as long as it is optional.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Nov 13, 2023 12:27

Subject:

Re: Wishlist download

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Topic:

In Help, MegaManBricker writes:

I don't see this in the forum, but how do you download a wishlist for parts?
I have an instruction booklet for each build in my Etsy store and want to add
a wishlist at the end of the booklet... Thanks

You can download the wanted list as XML when you open it (in the toolbar).

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Nov 13, 2023 11:41

Subject:

Re: bricklink.com without www does NOT work

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Topic:

In Problem, chrisweb writes:

I CAN'T access
https://bricklink.com/ if I enter the address without the www. in front, there
is no redirect or answer what so ever

bookmarks work however, like https://www.bricklink.com/v2/main.page (works) but
https://bricklink.com/ does NOT

I noticed that this morning as well, and think Stellar reported it.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Nov 13, 2023 03:31

Subject:

Re: Email about log into your own account?

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Topic:

Problem

In Problem, SylvainLS writes:

In Problem, Brickdoctor1973 writes:

Hi bricklinkers, I'm new, (sorry if it posted in wrong section),
Just out of curiosity?? Has anyone else been getting emails saying (log in from
new device).when they log into there account in the last 48hrs started
sat 11th Nov 23::00 uk time for me, With time you logged in and the I.P. address??
In the email?? I've emailed bricklink, but I'm just curious has what
has happened to bricklink?

Hi,

It’s a new security measure… and it doesn’t seem to well tuned yet as it sends
spurious messages. But better too many than not enough I guess

)

I get so many that I completely ignore them, so I've heard from other sellers.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Nov 12, 2023 11:22

Subject:

Re: Login from new device email

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Topic:

In Help, roxanne writes:

Has anyone gotten an email from BrickLink saying a new device has logged into
your account?

I got one today and hadn't logged in. How do I delete device logins?

Are you using software like BrickStore that does login for you (did you import
inventory)?

You can't.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Oct 4, 2023 08:57

Subject:

Re: Syncing

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Topic:

In Inventories, Chad_acaster writes:

What does everyone use for a syncing program? I
Trying to use brick packer, but for some reason it show 1000 parts difference
and always shows duplicates any help would be awesome .

I don't know how Brick Packer works exactly, but the difference can be items
that can't be synced, items that are in the stockroom, or have zero quantity.
I suggest you contact the admin for support.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

Sep 2, 2023 12:06

Subject:

Re: Made a Color Guide wallpaper today

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In General, ErwinNL writes:

Hi,

I made this image today, it may be useful for someone

https://downloads.inspacesoftware.com/bricklink/BL%20Colors.png

ErwinNL

Hi,

I posted my color wallpaper a year ago. Today I made a new one with a slightly
different sorting algorithm.

https://downloads.inspacesoftware.com/bricklink/BL%20Colors%202023.png

ErwinNL

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ErwinNL

Posted:

May 24, 2023 15:13

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Re: Brickstore bulk edit Question

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In General, Audi writes:

Hi All!

I am new to Brickstore and was wondering if anyone knows how to add the same
remark to items in bulk?

I am also wondering if there I a way to view the remaining inventory in my store
when packing orders from Brickstore? It shows everything needed to pull the order
but does not show me how many I will have remaining in the drawer after the order
is fulfilled. Maybe there is a way to sync my inventory so that this is possible
to see at a glance in the same location as the order information? Thank you

-Austin

You can select multiple rows and right-click set Remarks (make sure to be on
the remarks column).

The other functionality is not in BrickStore as far as I know. Maybe someone
can correct me.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

May 20, 2023 07:51

Subject:

Re: New Store opened today !!! LuckiBricks

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New Stores

In New Stores, LuckiBricks writes:

New Shop opened today !!!

LuckiBricks = fair prices, used parts in well condition which are looking for
a new home

Also used parts should have a second chance !!

Best of luck!

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

May 20, 2023 07:42

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Re: How to export my store inventory with images.

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In Help, klocus writes:

Hi, is there any chance to export my store inventory with images from Bricklink?
I tried to serach whole internet but i can’t find any solution. Please help
me ; (

Like this?

BLS Manager can do that,

BLS Manager - Open Inventory List - Select inventory you want to export -
File - Export - Export Inventory to Excel.

You need to install BLS Manager + InSpaceSync in ReadOnly mode for this to work.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

May 13, 2023 09:20

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Re: I see why the help desk is so quick now.

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Off Topic

In Off Topic, Admin_Russell writes:

In Off Topic, macebobo writes:

Ugh! I guess I am going to start calling them the less than helpful desk again.

API was never handled by Help Desk. It's handled directly by our Sys-Ops
team and there is a separate Terms of Service agreement which they enforce. They
are very responsive and helpful too.

Thank you Russell. I did forward it to them, however why could the help desk
agent not forward it and let me know in the future I need to send corrections
to the API documentation there?

Because the API channel is completely separate from the Help Desk. In order to
properly get into the API channel, the user must report directly to that email
address. Otherwise, the request can get lost or it's difficult to respond
back to the original user. We've had such problems in the past of messages
being misdirected or falling through the cracks that we are trying to be pretty
strict about this. This is what our Help Desk agents are instructed to do - it's
not about whether they feel like forwarding a message or not.

Also, maybe the bug reporting page should note
what it is for if it is not for all bugs related to Bricklink.

The API is a specialized service that we tend to keep hidden from the general
public. For better or for worse, this the way it has always been. If it helps,
think of the API service as a different company, like XE.com which currently
provides exchange rate services. You wouldn't go to BrickLink customer service
to report a problem with XE.com

In the same way, our customer service agents are instructed not to answer questions
related to the catalog and catalog contributions. Instead, they ask the user
to direct their question toward our catalog admins. They do not forward messages
to them as if we were all in one big office.

There are so many errors in the API documentation that it makes developing against
it painful. I would even volunteer to keep it up to date if manpower is an issue.

For every correction to the API Help Pages, someone needs to test and verify
how the API is currently working. As with many Help Pages on BrickLink, they
have fallen behind and need upgrading. But it's not something that is likely
to be done overnight. It takes work from the community who is using the API and
it takes work on the other side to confirm, test, and deploy changes.

If you keep at it, I am confident you'll be able to get every error corrected.
It just may take a while.

I have a small list on my Discord with issues I've reported multiple times,
but not recently, I will mail them to the API mail address again. I'd be
happy to help test and update the WIKI.

I work with the API daily (for BLS Manager), and am in contact with multiple
sellers that develop software using the API. I think that I know a lot of the
quirks that it has

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

May 13, 2023 03:12

Subject:

Re: API Get Member Notes not working?

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In Technical Issues, macebobo writes:

In Technical Issues, ErwinNL writes:

In Technical Issues, InanimateReason writes:

In Technical Issues, macebobo writes:

I have it working, the documentation is wrong it should be members/deaddrop/my_notes

Wherever the doc for the member sections says notes it should be my_notes on
all of the methods.

Good luck!

-- John

LOL. Not the first error I've found in the docs. Thanks for the quick response.

I've reported this, but no luck yet. There are more missing fields, incorrect
field types ed. Hopefully they get time someday to fix that.

Narrator: They will not.

BTW, Bricklink I would gladly help keep the API documentation Up-To-Date.

Same, I work with the API daily and wouldn't mind submitting or editing the
issues I find. Win-win for everyone.

Author:

ErwinNL

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May 12, 2023 14:46

Subject:

Re: API Get Member Notes not working?

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In Technical Issues, InanimateReason writes:

In Technical Issues, macebobo writes:

In Technical Issues, InanimateReason writes:

I'm close to completing an API client in Golang for the Bricklink API.

Other than some unit tests, the only outstanding issue is working with the member
notes endpoint as documented at https://www.bricklink.com/v3/api.page?page=get-member-note

Get, create, update all give me 'INVALID_URI` I've checked to ensure
I'm using the link as documented.

e.g.

https://api.bricklink.com/api/store/v1/members/deaddrop/notes

I randomly tried member and note in the URI in case there was a typo in the docs
but same error. Get rating works fine and looks similar

https://api.bricklink.com/api/store/v1/members/deaddrop/ratings

I know my code is generally good because every other endpoint works which demonstrates
the requests are being generated properly.

Has anyone successfully used this?

Bill

LOL. Not the first error I've found in the docs. Thanks for the quick response.

I've reported this, but no luck yet. There are more missing fields, incorrect
field types ed. Hopefully they get time someday to fix that.

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

May 10, 2023 16:58

Subject:

Re: Adding to Order

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In Help, ErwinNL writes:

In Help, nerdyHellion writes:

I just placed orders from a few different stores for a set of pieces on my wanted
list. However, despite double-checking everything pre-purchase, after I paid
through paypal and updated my wanted lists, I saw that I had bought only one
of a piece that I need a few of.

Is there any way I can edit my order, or do I have to cancel it and start again?
I don't want to pay 5-15 dollars extra in shipping for only a few extra pieces
that won't even add up to 1 dollar. What can I do?

Thank you!

Yes, you can: https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=62

You can add to the order, as long as the status isn't paid, packed, or shipped.
You can't really edit orders (with some exceptions).

Author:

ErwinNL

Posted:

May 9, 2023 10:46

Subject:

Re: store openen als (kor) kleine onderneming met

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Taxes