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View Thread Re: What would you do? - zorbanj (820)
This order: Politely refuse or cancel the order. Canceling the order puts you at risk of getting a neutral or negative feedback. Point out that shipping includes more than [...]
(3 months ago, Mar 4, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: King of the Dead wrong side torso - zorbanj (820)
[...] Should it be listed as new or used? :)
(3 months ago, Mar 1, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: How you deal with untrue complaints? - zorbanj (820)
[...] When you check, do you insert the legs into the torso? The torso may look fine, only to show a crack once the legs are inserted. This has saved me a couple of times.
(3 months ago, Feb 29, 2024, to Problem Order)
View Thread Re: Unused parts from part 4502 - Who is with me? - zorbanj (820)
[...] This is exactly what I note for any used set. Most sets have extra items listed in the inventory.
(3 months ago, Feb 28, 2024, to Inventories)
View Thread Re: Store suspended with only two active NSS - zorbanj (820)
[...] I can see why you would point this out, but of the 7 total neutrals, 1 was from 2011, another 2 from 2012, 1 from 2014, 1 from 2015 and another from 2016. Only 1 is [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 28, 2024, to Help)
View Thread Re: Strange order - zorbanj (820)
Ask him how he is able to supply 3 different shipping addresses. In Selling, spellonca writes: [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 23, 2024, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Can seller retaliate with negative feedback? - zorbanj (820)
[...] I didn't write this. You're quoting the message I responded to. [...] This keeps coming up - there is confusion as to what NSS includes.
(3 months ago, Feb 22, 2024, to Problem Order)
View Thread Re: Can seller retaliate with negative feedback? - zorbanj (820)
[...] [...] An NSS can be filed for any of the following reasons: The seller did not ship the order after payment was made. The order was received but was incomplete. The [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 22, 2024, to Problem Order)
View Thread Re: Glued tire and wheel question. - zorbanj (820)
This note prompted me to cut the rubber tires off of several of these. I see no indication on the rims of applied glue or uniform melting, as you would expect to see if it was [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 22, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: How to find inner box - zorbanj (820)
[...] If you post the set number for the box you are looking for, someone may have one laying around.
(3 months ago, Feb 20, 2024, to Help)
View Thread Re: LAST TWO SETS NEED GONE!!!!!! - zorbanj (820)
[...] Then why not disassemble them now and check the inventory? They will faster and at a higher price if the missing pieces are listed.
(3 months ago, Feb 17, 2024, to Sales)
View Thread Re: LAST TWO SETS NEED GONE!!!!!! - zorbanj (820)
[...] If you plan on shipping these as assembled sets you should note that.
(3 months ago, Feb 16, 2024, to Sales)
View Thread Re: Variants Thread - February 12 - zorbanj (820)
[...] These false assertions about Dan are infuriating. [...] When I went through my inventory to add the requisite notes, I checked the price differential between my [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 15, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Hemorrhaging Sales - zorbanj (820)
[...] Could it be because one seller is based in Norway and the other is based in the Netherlands? Different postal systems with different shipping rates.
(3 months ago, Feb 15, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Paid but no order? - zorbanj (820)
Did you or the buyer get Bricklink's order email? In Problem Order, BrickOutLoud writes: [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 15, 2024, to Problem Order)
View Thread Re: How to sell a huge collection - Need 'advice' - zorbanj (820)
[...] If you have absolutely no choice but to sell quickly, do what yorbrick suggested. Otherwise, I would sort it and sell the sets. You don't need to rebuild the sets, [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 14, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: Feedback Extortion - zorbanj (820)
[...] Not yet. Depends on what they mean by "dealt with appropriately". Did you ask them? [...] If these are through Bricklink messages they are supposedly considered. [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 13, 2024, to Feedback)
View Thread Re: Variant Merge - How do I sort this out - zorbanj (820)
[...] (URL)
(3 months ago, Feb 12, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Feedback - zorbanj (820)
(URL) Delete the incorrect feedback, then post new feedback. In Help, Andr3a42 writes: [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 12, 2024, to Help)
View Thread Re: Zero feedback since 2021? - zorbanj (820)
[...] No need to worry. FB stays after changing a username change. I've had long stretches of inactivity myself.
(3 months ago, Feb 12, 2024, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Sharing wanted list feature coming soon - zorbanj (820)
Russell is far more diplomatic than I would be with some of the members around here. In Wanted, Teup writes: [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 11, 2024, to Wanted)
View Thread Re: How to block/stop a buyer - zorbanj (820)
[...] What do you hope to accomplish by blocking them? If there is no sale, you aren't going to get the time you wasted back. If the buyer eventually comes back and see [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 11, 2024, to Help)
View Thread Re: Sharing wanted list feature coming soon - zorbanj (820)
If you are selling a set with missing pieces and a buyer wants to know what pieces are missing, you could share a wanted list of the missing pieces. The buyer could then easily [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 11, 2024, to Wanted)
View Thread Re: Folding Instructions: Yes or No? - zorbanj (820)
[...] I wold say no. I have some sets with larger instruction booklets, and [...] You can use a larger poly mailer with some cardboard as a backing board. [...] If you [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 8, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Did my best but still received neutral FB - zorbanj (820)
[...] Refunding the entire shipping cost of an order because of a 10 cent commodity part is a bit much. When postage up to 4 ounces was a flat $1.94 to any part of the US I [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 8, 2024, to Feedback)
View Thread Re: Did my best but still received neutral FB - zorbanj (820)
[...] [...] The first one always stings a little bit. I wouldn't worry about it - this happens to just about every seller on here sooner or later. The "I emailed [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 8, 2024, to Feedback)
View Thread Re: Uploading Images to Store - zorbanj (820)
[...] You will get the 403 error if the file size is too large or too small. Don't know what the cutoff is for too small, it started happening the past couple of months [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 7, 2024, to Technical Issues)
View Thread Re: Allow for longer order history... - zorbanj (820)
I would go further and say all of the history should be available. Data storage costs are almost nothing nowadays. In Suggestions, Autour writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Feb 5, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: How do I get my double paid VAT back?? - zorbanj (820)
[...] See attached. This is shown to a seller for any order where VAT was collected. The 1st link "Download VAT receipt" shows you the order invoice with this statement: [...]
(4 months ago, Feb 4, 2024, to Taxes)
View Thread Re: How do I get my double paid VAT back?? - zorbanj (820)
This is helpful for the future, but will not help the buyer with their current problem. In Taxes, helge writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Feb 4, 2024, to Taxes)
View Thread Re: How do I get my double paid VAT back?? - zorbanj (820)
[...] Yes, this is exactly how it works. I would only add that the marketplace (BL) is *required* to collect the VAT. [...] If it was frequent and the courier or [...]
(4 months ago, Feb 4, 2024, to Taxes)
View Thread Re: How do I get my double paid VAT back?? - zorbanj (820)
Attached is a screenshot of shipping information I must fill out for an international shipping label. The black box is where the Bricklink IOSS number must be entered. If the [...]
(4 months ago, Feb 4, 2024, to Taxes)
View Thread Re: Feedback on having a Dog? - zorbanj (820)
What does your TOS say about it? I couldn't check - your store is closed. In General, uticabrix writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Feb 3, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: How do I get my double paid VAT back?? - zorbanj (820)
[...] [...] The IOSS number must be entered electronically when buying the postage. The seller messed up. [...] This is the correct answer. [...] [...] From the seller. [...]
(4 months ago, Feb 3, 2024, to Taxes)
View Thread Re: Sending photos to seller through bricklink - zorbanj (820)
2 problems with doing it this way: (1) You can upload only 1 photo at a time. (2) If the photo is too big you get an error: "The page cannot be displayed [...]
(4 months ago, Feb 3, 2024, to Help)
View Thread Re: Sending photos to seller through bricklink - zorbanj (820)
[...] You can send a link to the photos through a bricklink message. I use wetransfer but you can use imgur, Flickr, etc. You can also send an email directly but I think it's [...]
(4 months ago, Feb 3, 2024, to Help)
View Thread Re: To text; or not to text? - zorbanj (820)
[...] [...] According to you, how long should a buyer have before an NPB is opened? Forever?
(4 months ago, Feb 2, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: Bionicle is handled incredibly poorly - zorbanj (820)
[...] I'm sure he knows that, and I don't think that was the point.
(4 months ago, Feb 2, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Bionicle is handled incredibly poorly - zorbanj (820)
[...] Older sets with stickers have have the same issue. I've brought it up several times over the years, but nothing's going to be done about it.
(4 months ago, Feb 2, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: mystery sticker on brick - zorbanj (820)
[...] (Part B200stk01)
(4 months ago, Feb 2, 2024, to Help)
View Thread Re: Variants Thread - January 31 - zorbanj (820)
Thank you for the clarification. I also saw this post after I posted myt question; (URL) In Catalog, BigBBricks writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Feb 1, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Variants Thread - January 31 - zorbanj (820)
Your post doesn't make any sense. In Catalog, Alfiesbricks writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Feb 1, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Variants Thread - January 31 - zorbanj (820)
[...] Why would Bricklink be concerned with you being able to sync with Bricklink's competitors?
(4 months ago, Feb 1, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Instructions for 910002 studgate - zorbanj (820)
I was able to download the hi-res version successfully. Here's a link: (URL) In Help, legomalego writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 31, 2024, to Help)
View Thread Re: Variants Thread - January 31 - zorbanj (820)
[...] I didn't know how to do this, so I am posting my notes. How to import an XML file into a Bricklink Wanted List (Windows Users): Download the XML file. Open [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 31, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Shipping big parts - zorbanj (820)
[...] See attached screencap for how to change a listing to manual. This is the from the "sell parts" screen.
(4 months ago, Jan 31, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Require consolidation - zorbanj (820)
No need. If I see a store with many lots of the same part in the same condition I least favorite the store and move on. I'm not scrolling though that mess. In Suggestions, [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 31, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants - zorbanj (820)
[...] I said this in another response: That's the dirty little secret: many of these variants are nearly worthless and do not remotely justify the effort. I added the comments [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 30, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants - zorbanj (820)
[...] Great post. [...] That's the dirty little secret: many of these variants are nearly worthless and do not remotely justify the effort. I added the comments and will [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 30, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants - zorbanj (820)
[...] Great post. You know this because you have been here a long time as have I. Others can't be bothered to learn the history. Before eBay forced a name change, Bricklink [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 30, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants - zorbanj (820)
[...] Conspiracy theories aside, maybe they are being transparent about their true intentions. [...] The original list was tweaked, they haven't been convinced about [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 30, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants - zorbanj (820)
The photo you attached is misleading. Yes, if you count the mega-thread and the side threads we're probably at or near 1,000 posts but hundreds of unique users did not post [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 30, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants - zorbanj (820)
[...] "Hundreds" of users? I don't think so.
(4 months ago, Jan 29, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Bulk Order - zorbanj (820)
[...] I would definitely let the buyer know that there is more than one package and I would include a note in each box saying "Package 1 of 2" for example.
(4 months ago, Jan 29, 2024, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Bulk Order - zorbanj (820)
It might cost more as one package because of the Dimensional Weight. (URL) In Selling, Tracyd writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 29, 2024, to Selling)
View Thread Re: PayPal refund issue - zorbanj (820)
[...] Yes, your buyer got the $3 total, no worries there. When you refund an amount, Bricklink refunds associated sales tax as well. This is why the $3 is split into 2 parts. [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 29, 2024, to Technical Issues)
View Thread Re: How do you argue feedback given? - zorbanj (820)
For next time (hopefully this doesn't happen again): Message the buyer through both BL and their direct email telling them the listing and an error. Offer solutions, [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 28, 2024, to Help)
View Thread Re: How do you argue feedback given? - zorbanj (820)
Link: (URL) Unfortunately I don't this FB will be removed. Best bet is to try and work it out directly with the buyer. Maybe send an online link of the instructions or [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 28, 2024, to Help)
View Thread Re: Variants Thread - January 26 - zorbanj (820)
[...] [...] Your entire post is full of inaccuracies. You don't know what you're talking about. [...] Wrong. Seller is responsible for the intact delivery of the [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 28, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Variants Thread - January 26 - zorbanj (820)
(URL) In Catalog, Nubs_Select writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 27, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Variants Thread - January 26 - zorbanj (820)
This is what I did: (URL) In Catalog, The_Boyz_Bricks writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 27, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: How to find sellers who take credit cards? - zorbanj (820)
What's wrong with using PayPal? In Help, bugman1426 writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 27, 2024, to Help)
View Thread Re: Variant merge - specific answers needed - zorbanj (820)
If you wait until then, you won't be able to differentiate the duplicate lots without pulling them from inventory. If you are planning on adding comments I think it's [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 26, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants - zorbanj (820)
(Part 3855a,12) has these lots currently available for purchase: (URL) Unless you're talking about restoring a set for a personal collection, it is economically unfeasible [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 26, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: *** The Gift Shop Now Open! *** (US Based) - zorbanj (820)
I've asked this question many times and no one seems to know the answer: If the "Completed" status is for Buyers only, why are sellers allowed to change it? Any [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 26, 2024, to New Stores)
View Thread Re: *** The Gift Shop Now Open! *** (US Based) - zorbanj (820)
[...] Hitting people up for feedback or to mark their orders as complete is a very bad idea, unless you don't mind a few neutral/negative feedbacks from doing so.
(4 months ago, Jan 26, 2024, to New Stores)
View Thread Re: chance feedback - zorbanj (820)
(URL) In Help, firefighter7 writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 26, 2024, to Help)
View Thread Re: Is the Uk post awful or is this seller? - zorbanj (820)
BS or not it's clear that this seller doesn't understand his responsibilities. In Shipping, Adjour writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Merging piece varian is a BIG PROBLEM - zorbanj (820)
It's not nearly as bad as it looks once you dig into the list. I have 2 monitors. I opened the list on the right monitor and searched my inventory on the left monitor. Did [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Merging piece varian is a BIG PROBLEM - zorbanj (820)
The OP says it right here: (URL) In Catalog, randyf writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Variant Merges and BL Moving Backwards - zorbanj (820)
[...] Was it this guy: (URL)
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Announce)
View Thread Re: Package returned - zorbanj (820)
NSS is a badly misnamed term that covers ll of the following situations: (1) Seller does not ship the package at all. (2) Seller ships the package and you don't [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Problem Order)
View Thread Re: Package returned - zorbanj (820)
Check the terms page of the seller's shop to see if there is an explanation there. If not, do as the other posters have recommended and open a PayPal case and NSS claim. [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Problem Order)
View Thread Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants - zorbanj (820)
[...] This made me chuckle. The Great Headlight Merger, a potential extinction-level event for the marketplace.
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants - zorbanj (820)
[...] [...] This isn't being done. [...] This was tabled for further study and isn't being done at this time. [...] I agree, there's a big difference between [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants - zorbanj (820)
Is the video accurate or not? Admin Russell doesn't seem to think so: (URL) (URL) In Catalog, Saitobricks.ca writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants - zorbanj (820)
[...] This won't happen. Bricklink chooses to communicate through the forums. The original post announcing these changes is over 2 weeks old. You will have to check the [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants - zorbanj (820)
[...] Almost no one, based on the content of the posts and youtube videos.
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: How do I give IOSS Number to USPS? - zorbanj (820)
[...] USPS - I have no idea. If I were to hazard a guess it would be because most people who need that functionality use online services that already have it, like Piratesjip. [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 25, 2024, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Fun queries we sellers get... - zorbanj (820)
I don't take these sorts of inquiries seriously, but I do respond. You never know. If I was asked "How much for all of the Luke’s?" I would ask which Lukes are of [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 23, 2024, to Selling)
View Thread Re: obvious drop shipper order - zorbanj (820)
It's psychological. Certain buyers feel as if they are being taken advantage of because someone else is a making a profit from "their" inventory. In Selling, jennnifer [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 23, 2024, to Selling)
View Thread Re: obvious drop shipper order - zorbanj (820)
[...] Not following,wehy can't a drop shipper win a payment dispute?
(4 months ago, Jan 23, 2024, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Piecing together old sets - zorbanj (820)
I wouldn't risk including newer pieces unless you note which pieces. That is an expensive set. In Selling, Ziegelmeister writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 23, 2024, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Why is it that the Bricklink UI is so bad? - zorbanj (820)
You could try this version: (URL) In Feedback, zordid writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 23, 2024, to Feedback)
View Thread Re: obvious drop shipper order - zorbanj (820)
[...] Send the order per the buyer's instructions and be happy you made the sale. You can include the address inside the package without using an invoice/packing slip. [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 23, 2024, to Selling)
View Thread Re: New USPS rates in effect - zorbanj (820)
[...] Link to the good news: (URL)
(4 months ago, Jan 21, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Change confusing picture for 29085c01 - zorbanj (820)
[...] I don't think so, given I don't have the benefit of first-hand knowledge and based on your earlier post: "We now have a buyer who’s trying to leverage this [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 20, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Change confusing picture for 29085c01 - zorbanj (820)
[...] I've had the same problem and the root cause (the photo) needs to be addressed. If the catalog photo is kept it should be annotated to say "Top" and [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 20, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Quite a dilemma - zorbanj (820)
The buyer who *actually bought* the set. Most buyers who ask for photos are time wasters who don't buy. In General, SDF_Bricks writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 20, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: What do you think about seller notice? - zorbanj (820)
"Underarm swirls" is a great description, I'm going to use that too! If I'm going to list a torso with cracks/nicks/underarm swirls/etc it's going to be [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 19, 2024, to Media)
View Thread Re: What do you think about seller notice? - zorbanj (820)
I'll say "Torso cracked under arm socket". I toss cracked arms. In Media, Adjour writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 18, 2024, to Media)
View Thread Re: Zip lock bags - zorbanj (820)
I literally use zip lock sandwich bags. 3-4 cents a piece (sometimes less) good for almost everything. Link to the amazon knock-off: (URL) I also use the zip lock [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 18, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: Year End Shipping Costs Issue - zorbanj (820)
PirateShip also allows you to include the IOSS number for when Bricklink collects VAT. PayPal's Shipstation does not, although Pirateship allows IOSS numbers for its monthly [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 17, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: Pleased with builds - zorbanj (820)
I could, I'm just annoyed I have this problem. Some of the connections were loose out of the box and it's getting worse even though the set isn't that old. Ridiculous. [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 17, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: NSS removals - zorbanj (820)
Do you know this for certain? I haven't seen an official announcement but your message responses often say this. The breach was on November 3rd, I would think they're [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 17, 2024, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Year End Shipping Costs Issue - zorbanj (820)
I moved to Pirateship shortly after Shipstation took over (and ruined) the PayPal shipping function. Pirateship lets you run a fully customizable shipping cost report. [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 17, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: Pleased with builds - zorbanj (820)
The looseness of the connections worsens over time and the petals become a bit droopy. In General, Stuart9 writes: [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 17, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: Fraudulent requests to not pay TAXES - zorbanj (820)
[...] Nothing would happen. The buyer either pays the customs duties or refuses. Upon refusal the package will be returned to the seller, and the seller will be out the cost [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 16, 2024, to Problem Order)
View Thread Re: Fraudulent requests to not pay TAXES - zorbanj (820)
[...] The buyer could refuse to pay the customs fees. The package will then be returned to you, and you will lose the shipping costs paid on top of the PayPal fees. You can [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 16, 2024, to Problem Order)
View Thread Re: Drop shippers how does it really work? - zorbanj (820)
Here is a thread about a German Drop-shipper store that was shut down: (URL) See especially these 2 messages from the above thread: (URL) (URL) The other drop-ship model is [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 15, 2024, to General)

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