BrickLink Discussion Forum

In General, UTLF writes:

No it isn't
They've been letting spam accounts run rampant for the past year despite
announcing a "fix" coming "soon"

MrEvil from Ukraine was supposedly the culprit, he's been banned since August
2023, and the spam continues... somehow we're supposed to think they care
about keeping the site safe?

If they can't even deal with simple forum spam, how the hell are we to trust
them with our account security?

"Oh just report it so the forum mods can deal with it"
Yeah, rely on the volunteers instead of paying your security team to come up
with a premanent fix for it... makes total sense

What a goddamn joke

How do you propose we solve the forum spam problem?

A "member" registers in India or the USA, starts a single thread in the
discussion forum advertising gummies or escorts, the thread is cancelled by the
moderators within minutes or hours, and the account is deactivated and anonymized
the same day that it was created. Rinse and repeat.

It happens a few times every night, and it seems that, with the help of the community,
a few human moderators can keep on top of the spammers without too much difficulty.

Yes, BrickLink could implement more advanced technical solutions to prevent spam
accounts from being created in the first place, but it's not necessarily
worth the investment just to prevent a few relatively harmless spam posts every
night. I'm sure the BrickLink developers are busy dealing with more important
bugs and vulnerabilities.

The only time is was a real problem was on December 12th, 2022:
https://www.bricklink.com/messageList.asp?msgDate=12/12/2022

I'm not sure what happened there and whether all those posts were cancelled
by mods or by admins, but I sense that BrickLink's primary weakness is
not its leadership but its age. A switch to a newer, more modern platform might
help tighten security, but that's not a simple fix and will probably face
a lot of resistance from longtime members like XP did.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 12, 2024 22:08

Subject:

Re: BEWARE! HACK TRIALS!!

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In General, Daragh writes:

Was the genuine email that Bricklink send a link to follow?

I got one but deleted it, surely a genuine link about a scam should not be another
link to follow??

The one they sent out on Monday, March 4th? (Subject: BrickLink phishing email)

Yes, that email does contain a link to the following help page regarding One-Time
Pin (OTP) for sellers: https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2615

But the body of the email does not ask you to click on or open the link; it merely
cautions against logging in from links sent in suspicious emails and advises
sellers to enable OTP to add an additional layer of protection to their account.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 12, 2024 21:58

Subject:

Re: Becoming a Seller

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In Help, Jomonkeyboy writes:

So step 3 of becoming a seller is proof of identification. In the list of what
they accept as proof they label driver license, passport or identity card. I
provided my drivers license thinking that is enough since that is what they ask
for. The website will not accept it even though it is not expired and it also
shows my birth date. I am unsure if I should trust this website because of this
issue.

As far as trusting this website is concerned, BrickLink is trustworthy; you can
take my word for it…

Did they give a reason why your driver's license was not accepted? You do
have to be at least eighteen years of age to have a BrickLink account, even if
you have a valid unexpired driver's license showing your date of birth.

It could also be some stupid technical reason that has nothing to do with your
proof of identification (e.g. image size is too big, image is in the wrong format),
and therefore "the website will not accept it".

But as Carissa pointed out, you already have a storefront, so you may not be
as far from selling as you think. It may be a simple matter of opening your store.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 9, 2024 23:09

Subject:

Re: missing tile due to recent part merging ?

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Catalog Identification

In Catalog Identification, BrickCompulsion writes:

I have a red 2 x 2 tile - see photo

Now I can see

3068p18 Tile 2 x 2 with Wide Black Arrow Pattern
Parts: Tile, Decorated {Red}

but my arrow points right not left. Has this part been merged or deleted in the
recent catalogue upheaval?

There used to be four separate variants of this part in the catalog (one for
each of the four directions), but BrickLink merged them all into one.

Now, no one can tell which direction BrickLink is going.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 9, 2024 22:50

Subject:

Re: Make-up brush as a viable cleaning tool?

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In General, Saitobricks.ca writes:

I recommend a paint brush.

You paint LEGO???

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 9, 2024 22:47

Subject:

Re: Duster, BrickLink Retractable

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Topic:

LEGO products

In LEGO products, QBricks writes:

I always thought the brush was for keyboards

It's for makeup.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 9, 2024 22:27

Subject:

Re: IWD, come and gone unremarked?

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In Off Topic, Saitobricks.ca writes:

What are you talking about?

International Women's Day (March 8th)

Normally, such a holiday would trigger a flurry of sales posts from sellers trying
to capitalize on the celebration, but alas, there was no such frenzy.

Perhaps the new limit of one sale post per month is preventing sellers from running
(or announcing) such holiday sales? https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1437060

At least one seller has decided to run a "March sale", grouping some
of the month's major holidays (International Women's Day, Ramadan, and
Saint Patrick's Day) into one: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1458584

I admit that International Women's Day came and went this year without my
notice, but rest assured without fail I notice the women themselves.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 9, 2024 22:12

Subject:

Re: IWD, come and gone unremarked?

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In Off Topic, popsicle writes:

I've faith you'll work it out on your own...

I'm not so sure; you may need to "mansplain" this one

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 9, 2024 22:08

Subject:

Re: Seriously?

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In Catalog, BrickCompulsion writes:

Well I read a fair amount of the messages but not all - would you say that the
majority of posters were for the idea ?

Just based on pure observation it seems like most forum users are vehemently
opposed to the merges.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 9, 2024 22:06

Subject:

Re: Seriously?

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In Catalog, 1001bricks writes:

Done. Merged!

Nice assembly.

44301c69?

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 9, 2024 22:04

Subject:

Re: Seriously?

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In Catalog, Saitobricks.ca writes:

There would be absolutely no chance of jeopardizing site performance if there
was no merge

BrickLink would find some way to jeopardize site performance regardless.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 9, 2024 22:01

Subject:

Re: Seriously?

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In Catalog, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Nothing has been merged by mistake, and nothing will be.

Famous last words, they always say nothing can go wrong, then everything blows
up!

Yeah, I'm a bit skeptical about that last part…

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 9, 2024 21:57

Subject:

Re: Seriously?

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In Catalog, Teup writes:

When does it start? When does it finish?

The BrickLink Catalog Merge Period commenced around 800 BC/BCE and is expected
to conclude sometime between 4000 and 5000 AD/CE.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 9, 2024 21:55

Subject:

Re: Seriously?

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In Catalog, Saitobricks.ca writes:

Then Russell can be a politician

If Russell were a politician, he would merge Canada with the U.S.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 9, 2024 21:54

Subject:

Re: Seriously?

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In Catalog, Saitobricks.ca writes:

“Ladies and gentlemen a functional difference has been found!”

Well, technically I think that would be considered a cosmetic difference rather
than a functional difference, since the grooved jumper plates could simply be
replaced by regular 1 x 2 plates, but then it wouldn't look the same.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 9, 2024 21:50

Subject:

Re: Seriously?

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In Catalog, Teup writes:

And Bricklink didn't win either, because they're out on $1500 in
fees a year from me. Voting with your feet isn't a win for anyone.

I'm sure BrickLink makes good money from fees. They're not missing much
from one or a few sellers that decide to close their shop because they're
unhappy about the way the site is run.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 6, 2024 22:41

Subject:

Re: paying international VAT tax WHY

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In Taxes, 1001bricks writes:

I had to pay for FD/HDD/SSHD/SSD for years!
But no LSD, never - I'm only a nerd.

Wow, I didn't know they made a liquid-state drive!

I used to take LSD on my way to work every day.

Speaking of Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, of course.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 6, 2024 22:38

Subject:

Re: PayPal 1099K help

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Topic:

In Taxes, TravelBound writes:

Does the gross payment reported on the 1099 include the PayPal fees paid and
the sales tax collected by Bricklink?
In other words are the PP fees and sales tax collected deductible from the gross
reported?

Looked online but couldn't find a definitive answer. Any help would be greatly
appreciated.

Thanks,
Heidi

This is not a definitive answer, but I'm pretty sure they are included.
Like Peregrinator, I list PayPal fees and sales tax as business expenses.

Technically speaking, I think sales tax is not supposed to be included in the
total, but, for whatever reason, PayPal includes it anyway.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 6, 2024 22:19

Subject:

Re: paying international VAT tax WHY

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In Taxes, Nubs_Select writes:

ps here in Canada we general call it "tax" like the usa not gst/hst/pst/qst

Indeed. I was just making fun of the number of acronyms they use.

If someone is talking about GST/HST/PST/QST, you know they're talking about
Canada. There's no "SST/LST" here, just state and local sales tax.

Sales tax and VAT are essentially two different names for the same thing: "consumption
tax".

From Wikipedia:

Consumption taxes are usually indirect, such as a sales tax or a value-added
tax.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumption_tax

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 6, 2024 22:07

Subject:

Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready?

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In Help, 1001bricks writes:

Wow, so lucky! Plenty of bugs on BrickLink!

Yes, that's why I keep coming back!

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 6, 2024 22:06

Subject:

Re: paying international VAT tax WHY

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In Taxes, 1001bricks writes:

Sales Tax.

Sales Tax is "normal" for you in USA to pay, not VAT.

You said: "but if I order from someone internationally I have to pay the
VAT?"

No, you din't have to pay any VAT.

I think Connie is complaining because BrickLink supports VAT exemptions for European
buyers with a VAT number but not sales tax exemptions for American buyers with
a sales tax number, which is a grievance some have passionately expressed in
the forum: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1268303

Connie is confusing sales tax with VAT. Americans pay sales tax; Europeans pay
VAT. Canadians pay GST/HST/PST/QST.

To Connie: Sales tax applies to everything you buy regardless of where it comes
from. Europeans still pay VAT on things they buy from other countries.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 6, 2024 21:54

Subject:

Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready?

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In Help, Saitobricks.ca writes:

I was shocked to see he had ordered, he only has ordered twice off this site!

And it looks like you left them their 100th feedback! It's an Earth-shattering
coincidence!

Or maybe Arkansas-shattering, depending upon your perspective.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 6, 2024 21:51

Subject:

Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready?

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In Help, Saitobricks.ca writes:

Where I live the internet stinks

Wow, impressive that in some places you can smell the internet.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 6, 2024 21:48

Subject:

Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready?

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In Help, Saitobricks.ca writes:

If you need more proof plantearthtoys already ordered 75% of the mini dolls.

I am not surprised that PlanetEarthToys is into Friends…

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 6, 2024 21:47

Subject:

Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready?

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In Help, Saitobricks.ca writes:

That what I love about this site.

I can still run it!!

Yeah, I find that a lot of newer websites actually run kinda slow due to all
the extra code they run in the background and whatnot.

Or maybe it's just my computer that's slow.

BrickLink, when it's working, actually runs quite smoothly for me.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 6, 2024 21:40

Subject:

Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready?

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In Help, The_Boyz_Bricks writes:

Probably… but I’m still a bit confused. Are the second and third sales really
going to happen?

Sorry if I sound rude at all. I just wanted to ask because these sales seem too
good to be true. And as the old saying goes:
“What seems too good to be true probably is.”

He claims he's not trying to live off of his profits, just trying to clear
out some room: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1458231

So, I think it's legit. He already has the Friends mini dolls at 95% off:
https://store.bricklink.com/Saitobricks.ca#/shop?o={%22sort%22:4,%22pgSize%22:100,%22bOnSale%22:1,%22showHomeItems%22:0}

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 6, 2024 21:40

Subject:

Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready?

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In Help, Saitobricks.ca writes:

Being a chicken, did you try some seed?

I prefer bugs, but that's just my taste.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 6, 2024 21:35

Subject:

Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready?

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In Help, Saitobricks.ca writes:

No, I don’t think that is the problem. I think the seeds where bad.

Gotcha. I bought mine from the plant store, so I can't comment on growing
them from seed.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 6, 2024 21:34

Subject:

Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready?

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In Help, Saitobricks.ca writes:

Time is so weird, stand here and it’s 2, stand over there and it’s 3

And on BrickLink it's still 2011.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 6, 2024 21:32

Subject:

Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready?

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In Help, Saitobricks.ca writes:

I wish I could I would love to have a big store, but my space is limited, and
my money trees haven’t started growing yet.

The Great Lakes are too cold for money trees. They're a tropical plant, native
to Central and South America. Mine loved being without air conditioning in the
hot humid summers of New York City.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 6, 2024 21:27

Subject:

Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready?

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Topic:

In Help, The_Boyz_Bricks writes:

Is that Thunder Bay local time?

Thunder Bay is on Eastern Time, same as BrickLink.

I do find it kind of weird since Thunder Bay is actually a little bit west of
Chicago, which is on Central Time. If time zones were mathematically determined,
Detroit would be on Central Time.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 6, 2024 21:23

Subject:

Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready?

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In Help, Saitobricks.ca writes:

The second thread contains the updated sale times, and the new conditions.

New conditions??? But you said that "no conditions apply"!

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 6, 2024 21:22

Subject:

Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready?

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In Help, Saitobricks.ca writes:

Should I make a lot limit of 90 lots so someone can’t hoard the whole store?

Well, with only 751 lots for sale, someone could circumvent the limit by simply
placing nine separate orders.

In all seriousness, I don't think you have much to worry about. With an inventory
as small as yours, you may find it hard to attract buyers even with rock bottom
prices. Unless, of course, you have a lot of hard-to-find items for sale.

Trust me, my inventory used to consist of a small collection of used parts and
I still didn't receive many orders despite listing many items for a literal
penny.

I ended up giving away the last of it for free: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1273149

Perhaps the market has changed since the pandemic, but as a wise Nubs once said,
if you want to make more sales, then you need to add more inventory.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 6, 2024 17:10

Subject:

Re: Trains and tears

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In General, WildBricks writes:

Going through a bin that had been buried at the back of the closet. Found a note
inside:
Oops! Just realized you said not to take any trains apart. Here are the pieces
I hadn't gotten to yet.

And this ladies and gentlemen, is the reason she's the EX business partner.

Looks like Interstate 5 near Tacoma in 2017

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Mar 2, 2024 20:33

Subject:

Re: Seriously?

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Topic:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

44302a and 44302b were not supposed to be merged! What the heck?!?!

We were specifically told that only the 7-teeth and 9-teeth hinges would be merged,
which meant 44302b should have only been merged with 54657.

44302a and 44302b were isolated because one has a groove and one doesn't,
and nothing with grooves was supposed to be merged.

This is definitely a catastrophe for and a big middle finger to all of the contributors
who did all of the work separating out those variants over the years. What an
absolute nightmare.

Yet they forgot to merge 44301 and 44302…

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 27, 2024 22:02

Subject:

Re: IS THIS FAKE? Speckle black silver axe head

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In General, 1001bricks writes:

Always surprised how this guy be both serious and comic; maybe it's the essence
of it?

http://v4ei.com/comics/index.php?id=politics&check=s2400

Yay now I get to write the comics!

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 27, 2024 22:01

Subject:

Re: IS THIS FAKE? Speckle black silver axe head

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In General, BrickieSixx writes:

It says ©LEGO

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 27, 2024 21:58

Subject:

Re: Quarter tiles!

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Topic:

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

In Off Topic, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

In Off Topic, 1001bricks writes:

In Off Topic, Saitobricks.ca writes:

Thanks Nubs for the bad idea

Rule number 1: listen carefully to what Nubs say!

Rule number 2: do the exact opposite

whatever you do DO NOT give me all of your money and pizza

Maybe,

But I won't give you my Pizza money.

Did somebody say "quarter tiles"???

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 25, 2024 20:12

Subject:

Re: 14k GOLD LEGO Brick FOUND!

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Topic:

In General, PBM writes:

Ok LEGO people. I have posted before when I find something cool as heck.

Well this is a twisted tail of "What the heck is this?" and yes I am
aware of the "it is fake" crowd but I can assure you I have documentation
to backup the "real" claim.

This is a one of a kind LEGO brick and yes it is 14k Gold.

I am not very good in photos and this thing even makes me look good.

Sometimes it is better to be lucky then good looking that is for darn sure.

Have a great weekend.

Ooh, shiny! How much is it worth?

Now someone can finally add the inventory:

goldbrick 14 Karat Gold Brick
Gear: Decoration

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 23, 2024 20:01

Subject:

Re: Add Forum Topic - Politics

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Topic:

In Suggestions, DanialR writes:

We could talk Canadien Politics but
- We'd have to have an exchange rate discount of 35% on Canadien posts.
- All sentences would have to end . . . EH?
- Pizza and Mustard would have to be banned subjects.

Sorry for starting this thread.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 23, 2024 09:34

Subject:

Re: Strange order

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Topic:

Selling

In Selling, spellonca writes:

Hi, someone (NEW in Bricklink with zero ratings) has buyed from my shop a expensive
Legoset. He send me a delivery adress from Singapur. I awared him that he has
to pay taxes for the package, after that he wrote me another adress from Switzerland.
I wrote him again that also for Switzerland he has to pay taxes, now hi gave
mi another new adress from Italy. It isn't strange? What I should do? Thanks

Ship it to Delaware.

In all seriousness, it does sound a bit strange. If you're not comfortable
shipping the order, then you may want to request to cancel from the buyer.

https://www.bricklink.com/retractOrder.asp

I hope that helps.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 23, 2024 09:16

Subject:

Re: Add Forum Topic - Politics

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Familybuild writes:

the cross border makes a going discussion mostly useless for a lot of users

Depending upon your perspective, such a discussion could actually be a very useful
learning opportunity.

For example, I know nothing about Dutch politics. Please enlighten me.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 22, 2024 10:50

Subject:

Add Forum Topic - Politics

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Vote YES! The future of BrickLink depends on it. 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪🇳🇱

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 22, 2024 10:49

Subject:

Re: APO/FPO

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Topic:

In Shipping, qwertyboy writes:

So you then shoot holes in the oil cans, oil would flow out, and then afterwards
you would clean up all the contaminated soil? Sounds like a lot of work
for a little fun.

Niek.

And just the other day this guy was complaining about the mess made by electric
vehicles… https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1455162

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 21, 2024 19:56

Subject:

Re: APO/FPO

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Topic:

In Shipping, peregrinator writes:

Hmmm, yes, but DHL definitely has a service where they hand off to USPS for final
delivery, at least here in the USA (DHL e-commerce). FedEx and UPS have similar
services. I'm not blaming the seller here, from what I see he did everything
correctly, it's just weird that DHL doesn't have their act together.

The seller says they only ship with DHL Express Courier, so I'm guessing
it's door-to-door. But yes, ordinarily DHL would hand off the package to
USPS for final delivery.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 21, 2024 18:31

Subject:

Re: APO/FPO

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Topic:

In Shipping, Brickman4you writes:

Good point Chicken - And I might be wrong about how the APO works, but in defense
of the original post why the negative feedback. It seems store likes to ship
DHL for its own reasons and can't complete the order. The Buyer is asking
a lot ordering from an overseas location from a Italian Seller, then not understanding
seller is not willing to ship items back to USA to then be forwarded back abroad
internationally to a APO location. I rest my case, retract the feedback.

I think the problem is that DHL is a private company and therefore doesn't
have access to U.S. military bases. Poste Italiane will hand the package off
to USPS for final delivery.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 21, 2024 17:27

Subject:

Re: Search/Find Stores by City and Local Pickup?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, tmtomh writes:

The idea that we can search by state/province and does NOT run afoul of EU rules but we
would run afoul of EU rules if we searched by city, is an idea that does not seem to make any sense.

It makes sense to me.

It's a lot easier to stalk/harass someone if you know what town/city they
live in than just the state/province.

For example, knowing that someone lives near the intersection of 30th Avenue
and Steinway Street gives you a lot more information about that person than if
you just know that they live in New York.

Of course, just knowing what neighborhood someone lives in isn't very useful,
but if you have additional information about the person, you can identify them
quite easily.

That's not to say that people outside of the European Union cannot use this
feature, but that people within the EU may not be able to use it freely, and
that decreases the incentive for BrickLink to develop it in the first place since
much of the BrickLink community resides within the jurisdiction of the EU.

we do not have any evidence that adding this feature would be impossible or would run afoul of any legal regulation.

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1454977

At least here in EU it's forbidden to display the location of a private
buyer or seller.

That's enough evidence for me. If you want, you can look up the actual law.

I do agree, however, that this would be a useful and desirable feature, and I
would use it if it were developed. However, given the slow pace of development
around here, I'm not very optimistic about that happening anytime soon.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 21, 2024 16:47

Subject:

Re: APO/FPO

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Topic:

In Shipping, Emilio_Magnelli writes:

Hi all,

Recently I had problems with an APO/FPO adress.

Buyer pretend shipment to this address, but my Courrier doesn't ship to an
APO address.

After a few message I ask a new shipping addres, so he sent me a Japan addres,
and pretend the same shipping cost

I refuse, so he want to cancel order with refund.

I complete all, and today he sent me a neg.

Well, my I ask if there any chance to block buyer with an shipping address not
valid.

I hope to NOT offend anybody with this post.

Sincerely

em

Which courier do you use? DHL may not be able to deliver a package to an APO
address but Poste Italiane should be able to.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 21, 2024 16:21

Subject:

Re: 403 Forbidden

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Topic:

Technical Issues

In Technical Issues, Nubs_Select writes:

perhaps

Actually, BrickLink only allows users to upload 2 MegaBloks, but no more than
that.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 21, 2024 16:18

Subject:

Re: APO/FPO

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Topic:

In Shipping, axaday writes:

The address wasn't invalid itself. It must just be a conflict between services.

It's actually a conflict between the United States and Japan.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 19, 2024 20:45

Subject:

Re: Search/Find Stores by City and Local Pickup?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, tmtomh writes:

Does the EU regulation specifically say that province/canton does not count as
location but city does? Unless that's the case, I would respectfully say
that once again your point is not relevant to my request.

Well, it is relevant to your original request insofar as many BrickLink members
are citizens of the European Union and therefore governed by its laws. Thus,
BrickLink has a strong interest in maintaining compliance with European privacy
laws so that they can continue to do business in Europe.

This may also explain, at least in part, why BrickLink has not yet developed
this feature. If it can't be used by many of their members, that decreases
the incentive they have to develop it in the first place.

Or, it could just be pure laziness or indifference on the part of BrickLink and
the LEGO Group. They don't seem to get much done around here these days.

Furthermore, based on your responses - and on a clear pattern evident in a lot
of the many, many other comments you post in other threads here - you are jumping
to conclusions to explain or in some cases defend the BL status quo, and you
are doing so without sufficient evidence or information to draw those conclusions.

I wouldn't say that. Sylvain is one of the most experienced members of this
site. You don't earn a violet brick without learning something in the process.

Now, as far as that other Sylvain goes… Well, that's a different story.

But both Sylvains are citizens of France and the European Union and therefore
write from the perspective of such people. Things are different here in the States
where people are less concerned about privacy and more willing to share and sell
their data, as well as to discuss politics and religion in a public forum.

For example, jokes about the three-fifths compromise are okay, but jokes about
pine trees will get cancelled.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 19, 2024 14:18

Subject:

Re: Adding Canada to my store

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Topic:

In Shipping, popsicle writes:

Of all the replies, none address your question 24 hours later

As to adding or removing countries, Jack
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1455137

Some advise: Useful then play or playfully useful, but be of use. I don't
think the member posted to be a straight-man for others, at least not only

-popsicle

I think part of the problem is that the question is so broad that answering it
seriously would require making a tutorial but thank you for linking to an existing
one so the original poster can read it if necessary.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 19, 2024 14:15

Subject:

Re: Adding Canada to my store

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Topic:

In Shipping, Brickman4you writes:

To Canada alone looks like 17.00 for first oz. retail and close to $30 for cheapest
flat rate options.

The Pirate Ship simple export rate starts at ten dollars for up to eight ounces:
https://www.pirateship.com/simple-export-rate

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 19, 2024 12:31

Subject:

Re: How to change order status for payment method

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Topic:

In Help, rbritton31 writes:

I have a customer who ordered and used PayPal onsite for payment but could not
use that service. They then opted to pay by cash and sent it. How can I get the
order status changed to be able to update and complete the order since it has
shipped?

If the payment method is onsite and the customer pays offsite, then it's
not possible to update the order status.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 19, 2024 12:18

Subject:

Re: Adding Canada to my store

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Topic:

In Shipping, 1001bricks writes:

Logical. We'll know both Greenland and Canada are basically inhabited but
sparsely populated with a few rare and weird animals species...

Like this one:

sw1322 (Inv) Nubs
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars Young Jedi Adventures

Never seen it before. Exotic.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 19, 2024 11:32

Subject:

Re: Adding Canada to my store

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Topic:

In Shipping, 1001bricks writes:

Hey! But you're an US Citizen!
Canadia still not being officialy your Province, you can't decide this!

The U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia and Trump tried to buy Greenland from Denmark
so buying Canada isn't that far out of the question.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 17, 2024 23:02

Subject:

Re: Pharrell Williams or Emmet Brickowski?

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Topic:

Media

In Media, Saitobricks.ca writes:

Hmm, as far as I know Universal was supposed to do something similar to the LEGO
Movie, not make a documentary on a guy.

How do you know that, though? Do you work for Universal Studios?

That would actually be pretty cool if you do. I know someone who does, but I
haven't spoken with them about this movie.

The effect of a documentary showing off a guys greatness is it will promote the
him not LEGO.

It will promote LEGO, though, by sheer virtue of Pharrell's popularity.
I can't say I'm personally a fan—just not big into music in general—but
he's got quite a following. Perhaps the LEGO Group will even release a set
in his honor.

Or it could be a total flop and a waste of money, but we won't know until
after it's been released. I'm hoping it does well; the guy deserves better.

I can understand if you feel that LEGO has become overly commodified, but those
concerns are better addressed directly to the LEGO Group and Universal Studios
rather than in a forum full of music lovers.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 17, 2024 21:37

Subject:

Re: My Collection

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Topic:

In Help, Dbrackett79 writes:

Ok i got all my sets cataloged in my collection. I have seen reports where it
will tell you the estinmate value atm. But i cant find where that is. Someone
plz help guide me to right place. or do I have to upgrade? thanks

https://www.brickeconomy.com/

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 17, 2024 21:04

Subject:

Merge Forum Topics

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Except for scammers, very few members post in Currency, Mosaick, Translation,
Packing Dimensions, and LANG Español. These topics should be merged into General.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 17, 2024 20:45

Subject:

Re: Enable Reaction, Multiquote, Editing in Forum

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Topic:

In Suggestions, 1001bricks writes:

Sylvain
c/o 1001bricks
1/275 Ramsay Street
PORPOISE SPIT, NSW
AUSTRALIA

No personal information in the forum, please.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 17, 2024 20:44

Subject:

Re: Bricklink Archive

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Topic:

Announce

In Announce, 1001bricks writes:

Sure, I know. It's an unpaid job and I'm already 120% busy

I'll do it, but had first to finish the move to Win 10, done!

Stewardship will follow.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 17, 2024 20:40

Subject:

Re: Items that make you wonder was Lego thinking?

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Topic:

In Off Topic, 1001bricks writes:

The Earth is flat.

It is in the Prairies/Plains.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 17, 2024 20:26

Subject:

Re: Search/Find Stores by City and Local Pickup?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, 1001bricks writes:

Do you really think people searching around them will use English, like in Romania for example?

Well, if I were a Romanian buyer searching for stores in Romania, I'd probably
search in Romanian rather than English.

I don't think it's that far-fetched. BrickLink already allows buyers
to search stores by name. Perhaps the same code could be used to give sellers
an optional text field where they can type their location.

Of course, sellers can type anything they want, but sellers that want
buyers to find them easily will make it easy for buyers to find them.

The advantage of doing it this way is that it is searchable, unlike the store
terms and about me page, which are not.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 17, 2024 19:58

Subject:

Re: Items that make you wonder was Lego thinking?

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Topic:

In Off Topic, Saitobricks.ca writes:

minions movies

Do you mean Despicable Me? That's when they were originally introduced,
although I do think they some separate Minions movies…

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 17, 2024 19:56

Subject:

Re: Items that make you wonder was Lego thinking?

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Topic:

In Off Topic, 1001bricks writes:

Agreed - Who cares about Star Wars anyway?

A lot of people care about Star Wars.

The only Star Wars movie I've seen is The Force Awakens, but I thought
it was pretty good.

But, then again, I am a chicken.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 17, 2024 19:54

Subject:

Re: Items that make you wonder was Lego thinking?

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Topic:

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

I know some Batteries are worth good money at scrap yards but at least here in
Canada for the rest you put them in a bag on top of your compost container and
a couple times a year they collect them and recycle them

Well, the problem is not so much the batteries as it is the corrosion. These
were just standard AA alkaline batteries, but with all that corrosion in the
battery compartment the device became dysfunctional.

Anyway, I forgot about the whole mess and ended up donating all my old sets to
someone, so hopefully they were able to fix it.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 17, 2024 03:41

Subject:

Re: Items that make you wonder was Lego thinking?

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Topic:

In Off Topic, Saitobricks.ca writes:

The batteries in ev under good conditions are known to last for only 7 10 years.

Only 710 years!?

In all seriousness, just replace the battery. There's no need to replace
the entire vehicle just because the battery doesn't work.

For example, I have a 2017 MacBook Pro. There was an issue with the battery,
so I paid $200 to have it replaced instead of thousands for a new one.

Of course, $200 could also buy you a decent Windows laptop or Android tablet.

But you do have a point, batteries are toxic. For example, I used to have

7898-1 (Inv) Cargo Train Deluxe
815 Parts, 5 Minifigures, 2006
Sets: Train: RC Train

I forgot to take the batteries out; when I opened the battery compartment years
later, it was full of greenish blue corrosion.

Fortunately, it is easy to fix by ordering a new

55455c01 (Inv) Electric, Train 9V RC Train Base 6 x 30 with IR Receivers and Battery Compartment
Parts: Electric, Train

But what do you do with the old one? Just throw it away?

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 17, 2024 03:25

Subject:

Re: Search/Find Stores by City and Local Pickup?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, tmtomh writes:

Sure, but once you've done a single transaction with any seller, no matter
how near or far they are to you, you can use PayPal Friends and Family or Venmo
or Zelle or CashApp or whatever to do the same thing. Knowing their location
doesn't have anything to do with that.

And once again, that has nothing to do with evading sales tax - it's about
going outside BL itself.

So your argument is that Bricklink allows local pickup, and lets buyers see sellers'
exact address, but to try to stop evasion of sales tax through cash purchases,
it doesn't let buyers SEARCH for sellers based on whether they do local pickup,
and it lets buyers see sellers' exact address after a single transaction
but won't let them search for just their city or ZIP code before they've
done a first transaction.

That's completely illogical and makes no sense as an explanation. Your point
is not persuasive, to say the least.

I think what yorbrick is trying to say is that being able to search a buyer or
seller's address may not prevent people from transacting outside of BrickLink,
but it makes it easier since you can circumvent BrickLink entirely without even
having to place a single order to begin with. The way it currently works, at
least BrickLink gets the first order.

For example, a member registered in Pennsylvania could be in Philadelphia or
Pittsburgh, but there's no way to know without placing an order first, and
I'm not sure how many people are willing to drive 300+ miles to pick up a
BrickLink order.

At least that's BrickLink's rationale. It could also simply be due to
the fact that they have not yet developed this feature, but that doesn't
mean they never will.

There's nothing stopping people from putting their address in their store
terms or about me page, but those fields are not easy to search.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 16, 2024 13:27

Subject:

Re: Items that make you wonder was Lego thinking?

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Topic:

In Off Topic, Saitobricks.ca writes:

Sorry I just haven’t been able to see how ev’s are good for the environment,
they are good when they are working but when being made or disposed of they leave
a nasty mess.

You've personally seen the someone dispose of an electric vehicle before?

But, in all seriousness, there was a recent discussion in the forum about recycling.

It turns out much of the plastic we recycle here in America is simply sent to
China and other less economically developed nations, where it simply sits in
landfills or is burned: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1445621

So, they send us their garbage, and we send it right back!

But one thing that Americans are good at recycling is cars. We love our vehicles,
and we like to keep them around even after they stop working. I know some people
who enjoy fixing old cars in their spare time.

Of course, the more complicated the vehicle, the more difficult it is to do your
own maintenance, but that's what licensed mechanics are for.

So, it depends on your perspective. Yes, the process of manufacturing electric
vehicles (particularly the batteries) is expensive and environmentally destructive,
but the vehicles themselves generally last longer and don't create as much
pollution while being driven, possibly being cleaner in the long term.

Electric vehicles still consume energy, but that energy can come from many different
sources—natural gas, uranium, guy turning a hand crank—not just oil.

Electric vehicles also work well in big cities, since braking can be used to
recharge the battery and you don't have to worry about the health hazard
of breathing exhaust.

But if you live in the country where the air is clean, there's little traffic,
fuel is cheap, and you've not much money, there's little reason to buy
an electric vehicle.

Some batteries also have a hard time holding a charge when they get cold, so
if you live in a cold climate, that's another reason to keep burning gasoline.

But the technology is constantly evolving, so it may not be long before someone
invents a battery that works in cold weather.

In short, there's pros and cons to both.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 16, 2024 01:27

Subject:

Re: How remove purchases from want lists ?

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Topic:

Buying

In Buying, daxio writes:

I cannot find a way to combine want lists that have duplicate parts - there is.a
post on here suggesting uploading list B as XML and adding to list A but I get
errors for all the dupes when I try that

Yeah, it's a technical limitation of BrickLink. I can't understand why
you cannot simply copy the contents of one wanted list over to another, adding
quantities for duplicate items. But I guess that would require reprogramming
the logic behind this feature.

What you may need is BrickStore: https://www.brickstore.dev/

That should allow you to import all of your wanted lists, combine them into one,
and then export the combined list back to BrickLink.

While you're at it, you may be able to apply the orders to the combined wanted
list within BrickStore as well.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 16, 2024 00:55

Subject:

Re: Items that make you wonder was Lego thinking?

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Topic:

In Off Topic, Saitobricks.ca writes:

Found this today under a section called Smoking supplies.

lighter01 Lighter, Disposable with Lego Logo
Gear: Smoking Supplies
Marked for Deletion

ashtray01 Ashtray, Red Trim and LEGO Logo Open O Style
Gear: Smoking Supplies

Also the 1 at the end of the item name implies that there may be more related
items

What was LEGO thinking when they branded this??

There's plenty of weird stuff in the BrickLink catalog.

NSFW: https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?catType=M&catString=167.587

But, being dolls, they were marketed and sold dressed, not naked like they are
in the catalog.

9215-1 (Inv) Dolls Family Set
81 Parts, 7 Minifigures, 2 Gear, 2008
Sets: Educational & Dacta: DUPLO: Dolls

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 16, 2024 00:51

Subject:

Re: Items that make you wonder was Lego thinking?

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Topic:

In Off Topic, Saitobricks.ca writes:

Found this today under a section called Smoking supplies.

lighter01 Lighter, Disposable with Lego Logo
Gear: Smoking Supplies
Marked for Deletion

ashtray01 Ashtray, Red Trim and LEGO Logo Open O Style
Gear: Smoking Supplies

Also the 1 at the end of the item name implies that there may be more related
items

What was LEGO thinking when they branded this??

Keep in mind that the LEGO Group was founded in the 1930s. Smoking was very common
back then and the adverse health effects of long-term smoking were not as well-known
as they are today.

In fact, the Nazis tried to stop people from smoking, at least in Germany (maybe
Denmark, too), but they failed.

It wasn't until more recently that people began to realize the true cost
of smoking, and quit. But many people still do.

Furthermore, these products were probably targeted toward adults rather than
young children.

But I wonder the same thing about Star Wars, for example. Sure, I understand
that the LEGO Group won't produce modern military sets because they don't
believe in violence.

But Star Wars is okay? Sure, it's fictional, but how many people will ever
see real combat?

But I guess the fact that it's more fictional (in space, etc.) makes it more
acceptable in the eyes of the LEGO Group than Russia vs. Ukraine, for example.

Though, the nature of the toy being customizable, many people use it to build
war dioramas. So, it's a bit of a moot point.

On a related note, someone in the Studio Gallery made a working cigarette dispenser:
https://www.bricklink.com/v3/studio/design.page?idModel=139420

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 15, 2024 16:40

Subject:

Re: Hemorrhaging Sales

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Topic:

In Shipping, yorbrick writes:

You don't cook with it. Here is an instruction video on what to do with mustard.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhk-57Jh2G0&start=30

Yeah, I tried that, and that's pretty much exactly what happened.

Dijon's strong stuff. Many supermarkets around here carry Colman's English
mustard which is also pretty strong.

I'll stick with good ol' Heinz yellow mustard, thank you very much. Just
more proof that Americans don't have taste buds.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 15, 2024 16:31

Subject:

Re: Hemorrhaging Sales

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Topic:

In Shipping, popsicle writes:

And I will, hence the loss of sales for the store I initially went to purchase
from, with broken shipping method/rates settings.

Are you catching on yet

Well, that raises the question: Why are you ordering stuff from Europe when you
could simply order the same items from within the United States?

Unless, of course, they were rare items only available in Europe, but then sellers
can get away with charging more for shipping because the supply is limited.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 15, 2024 16:23

Subject:

Re: Hemorrhaging Sales

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Topic:

In Shipping, popsicle writes:

Holl cow... What part of my opening sentence "That Norway is a signatory
of EEA and not an EU member state, doesn’t entirely
explain it" would you like to ignore

We're done here.

Well, that might explain it, if international shipping from Norway is cheaper
than international shipping from the Netherlands or the European Union.

When I order something from California, I expect the shipping cost to be higher
than when I order the same item from a seller in the Midwest.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 15, 2024 16:20

Subject:

Re: Hemorrhaging Sales

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Topic:

In Shipping, 1001bricks writes:

In Shipping, wildchicken13 writes:

I've only ordered from Europe a few times

And not yet here???
Son of a gun, traitor!

Well, I don't buy much LEGO these days, but per your recommendation I ordered
some mustard from l'Abbaye de Sept-Fons.

I can't cook, though, so I've no idea what to do with it.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 15, 2024 16:14

Subject:

Re: Hemorrhaging Sales

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Topic:

In Shipping, popsicle writes:

I’m done with having to negotiate a semi-reasonable shipping rate and/or fees.
Just not worth the hassle for me personally.

Then just order from domestic stores with instant checkout.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 15, 2024 16:12

Subject:

Re: Hemorrhaging Sales

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Topic:

In Shipping, popsicle writes:

So you're unable to ship an 1 ounce package for less than $40 (37 Euro) to
Europe then

I once shipped a four-pound package to France. It cost me $70, but I only charged
the buyer $40.

Pirate Ship's simple export rate starts at $13.

I understand your attempt to dodge the issue with "Personally, I wouldn't
complain about something unless I can personally do better" But it's
a clumsy attempt, and again not pertinent to the advise my original post offered;
for members to take another look at their shipping methods and rates or risk
losing sales.

My point is that, compared to U.S. sellers, European sellers are not losing nearly
as many sales due to high international shipping costs.

Europe is a diverse continent; there's no EUPS. I wouldn't expect rates
from one store in one country to match those from a different store in different
country, even if they're both in the EU (which Norway is not).

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 15, 2024 16:00

Subject:

Re: Merge Request

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Topic:

In Off Topic, 1001bricks writes:

Years ago, a hacker came and set all the parts in my shop (and others) in Red,
that was "fun"

Let me guess, it was a Russian hacker?

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 15, 2024 15:08

Subject:

Re: Exchange rate provider change

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Topic:

Administrative

In Administrative, StarBrick writes:

Why did this happen?

BrickLink exchanged one rate for another

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 15, 2024 14:53

Subject:

Re: Ideal as a payment method

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Topic:

In Suggestions, The_Boyz_Bricks writes:

It’s the “IDEAL” payment method.

That was SWIFT.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 15, 2024 14:51

Subject:

Re: Ideal as a payment method

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Familybuild writes:

Germans, french, us, and more they all have different go to methods supported
by stripe.

Most U.S. buyers are limited to just PayPal and Stripe due to sales tax collection.

Many U.S. buyers would love some more flexibility, but BrickLink hasn't indicated
any intention to add more onsite payment methods in the future.

Both PayPal and Stripe allow you to pay with a card, but that only works if the
card has the number written on it.

I do believe BrickLink has a lot of potential, but, for whatever reason (lack
of interest/investment from the LEGO Group), they don't seem to be taking
advantage of it.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 15, 2024 14:49

Subject:

Re: Merge Request

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Topic:

In Off Topic, 1001bricks writes:

In Off Topic, wildchicken13 writes:

Please mark the entire BrickLink catalog for deletion

Or delete all the users? It'll be more efficient IMO.

No, just merge them all into one.

Didn't someone hack into BrickLink and do that?

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 15, 2024 14:46

Subject:

Re: Hemorrhaging Sales

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Topic:

In Shipping, popsicle writes:

You mean of course in your vast experience

How is 37 Euros (that another is shipping for 4 Euro) for a 2.7 gram package
"far cheaper than shipping from the US?" And what the H. E. double-tooth-picks
does USPS rates have anything to do with my advise that members take another
look at their shipping methods and rates?

Do you not read with intention to understand, but rather with retort in mind?
Please try and adhere to the facts empirically laid out before you, if you can.

I'm listening

It's more of a matter of personal philosophy. Personally, I wouldn't
complain about something unless I can personally do better; i.e., offer $4 shipping
from the U.S. to Europe.

I've only ordered from Europe a few times, but I was surprised at both the
speed of the delivery as well as how reasonable the shipping cost was to begin
with. But these were large orders, better measured in kilos rather than grams.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 15, 2024 14:37

Subject:

Re: Hemorrhaging Sales

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Topic:

Selling

In Selling, ZorBeast writes:

popsicle, how are you going to get any sales with your store closed, you should
oen your store to get sales

No, it's clearly his outrageously high shipping costs that are causing him
to lose sales. $3.95 to ship a zero-ounce package is ridiculous.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 15, 2024 13:56

Subject:

Re: Hemorrhaging Sales

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Topic:

In Shipping, ZorBeast writes:

Or have free shipping and hemorrage all the money, but get all the sales?! Each
their own? Why are you so worried about others business?

Indeed, I've been keeping my shipping rates low to attract buyers, but it
seems USPS has raised their rates recently, so I may be forced to raise mine
to make up for the difference, lest I find myself in the red.

I suppose I could also raise my prices or set a minimum purchase.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 15, 2024 13:53

Subject:

Re: Merge Request

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Topic:

In Off Topic, brickerking writes:

Please consider merging all parts with at least one stud. If you need a list,
please let me know. Listing more than one part that has studs seems redundant
to me. If this goes through i have some other suggestions:
Merge all bionicle parts with hero factory
Merge all cheese slopes with pizza tiles
Merge black with white
And there is more where that came from.

If you like this idea, please vote yes.

Sarcasm is the best offense!

Please mark the entire BrickLink catalog for deletion

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 15, 2024 13:50

Subject:

Re: Dupe Accounts to push Variant Merge Argument?

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Topic:

In General, randyf writes:

In General, wildchicken13 writes:

Now, at least congressional apportionment represents everyone equally,

In the House of Representatives, yes. In the Senate, no.

What I meant is that, for the purpose of congressional apportionment, everyone
is counted equally (even noncitizens).

The Senate counts states equally; the House of Representatives counts people
equally.

But we can't go there in these forums.

There is legal precedent: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1422459

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 15, 2024 13:40

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Re: Hemorrhaging Sales

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In Shipping, popsicle writes:

That Norway is a signatory of EEA and not an EU member state, doesn’t entirely
explain it -

4 Euro vs 37 Euro

Same number of the same part, with the same cart weight of 2.70 grams. So given
the choice, I naturally purchased from the Norwegian member with what is a more
than fair shipping rate offered. I’d buy from both, but I’m done with having
to negotiate a semi-reasonable shipping rate and/or fees, with EU members mostly.
No longer worth the effort.

Straighten out your shipping methods and rates, you’re hemorrhaging sales. Or
don't and let others pick-up those numbers

Just some advise I've long held onto and now don't need to, nothing more.

Just one of several recent examples:

In my personal experience, shipping from Europe to the U.S. is far cheaper than
shipping from the U.S. to Europe, EU or not.

So, in other words, it's U.S. sellers that are losing business, not Europeans.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 13, 2024 23:11

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Re: How do I get my double paid VAT back??

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In Taxes, wildchicken13 writes:

L'intendance

pouah !

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 13, 2024 23:08

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Re: How do I get my double paid VAT back??

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In Taxes, ghyde writes:

If you put garbage in, expect to get garbage out. That's how computer translation
usually works. Google is pretty good at analyzing intended meaning and context,
but it's limited to what can be a reasonable interpretation.

I don't know about you, but I'd trust a French person (or at least someone
claiming to be French) over Google when it comes to translating French to English.

If you're talking to a worldwide audience, ensure that your text can be interpreted
correctly by anyone, and you should be good.

Sylvain's original translation was perfectly clear to me: L'intendence
suivre (logistics will follow).

Napoléon may have been an emperor, but he did some good things. Some may think
of him as a steward of sorts.

But in this context, Napoléon was referring not to himself or his own forces,
but to those following him: the supply corps; i.e., logistics.

Apologies if there is anything that I don't understand that you were trying
to convey that didn't come across correctly. I get that feeling sometimes
when a site error message appears.

That's because those messages are written by and for programmers, not laymen.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 13, 2024 22:08

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Re: Dupe Accounts to push Variant Merge Argument?

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In General, 1001bricks writes:

Apart this below

thanks for the very interesting post.

Your posts say much the same thing, but you're French, so your English doesn't
sound as pretentious as mine does.

They say Illinois is a microcosm of America. We've got northerners, southerners,
city folk, country bumpkins, and everything in between. And Barack Obama.

There's a reason the word "sovereignty" is written upside-down in
the state seal; we put national union above state sovereignty.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 13, 2024 20:01

Subject:

Re: Status cannot change to paid.

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In Help, guynamedles01 writes:

I believe this thread may be about me?
First , I'm not trying to be a pain. I had a paypal account for years but
there was some issues and the account has been closed. When I click the link
to pay onsite, the first thing I see is the "Log in" screen for paypal.
I CANT LOG IN, and I can't make an account. I don't know why I can't
send a payment with my credit card through PayPal without logging IN to PayPal.
(BTW, I purchased a few pieces from BRICKOWL last week...the buyer takes his
payments through PayPal, but when I received that invoice (onsite) it allowed
me to pay with a credit card WITHOUT logging into PayPal. )

I've tried to place another order on this site with another vendor and haven't
heard anything back so I'm guessing that this won't be an option for
me?
Very frustrating. Any suggestions on my end? I have several carts full and I
would like to be a buyer.

How's the weather in Delaware?

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 13, 2024 19:54

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Re: Dupe Accounts to push Variant Merge Argument?

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In General, wildchicken13 writes:

I did read your entire post. I just wanted to make sure that I did see what
I thought I saw: a comparison between the BrickLink catalog changes and the historical
devaluing of hundreds of thousands of enslaved African people. Thank you for
clarifying.

Well, to be fair, it was PlanetEarthToys that first brought up diversity in the
context of the BrickLink catalog. But I can understand why some would not want
to make such comparisons.

I'm just trying to bridge the gap between those on opposite sides of the
Mason-Dixon Line. Many sellers wonder why they don't receive more orders
from Arkansas: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1448903

But I understand perfectly well. I'm very fortunate to live just down the
road from a LEGO retail store where my parents bought me toys, but there isn't
a single one in the entire state.

But anyway, to bring the topic back to the current BrickLink catalog changes.

If you read my post carefully, you'll notice that I am referring to the diversity
of the BrickLink member base (there's no such thing as the "average
member"; we all come here for different reasons), not the catalog itself.

The catalog is a mere reflection of the member base.

The current catalog structure, as well as many of the variants in question, date
back to the early days of the site (or at least before I joined), when BrickLink
was just a community of AFOLs.

But BrickLink is more of an ecommerce marketplace now; the majority of current
members have registered since the start of the pandemic:

https://www.bricklink.com/calendar.asp?v=M

And the current catalog changes are merely a reflection of BrickLink's new
member base, few of whom care about or are even aware of such minor mold variations
as those being discussed in the forum, or even use the forum to begin with.

Now, many of the old guard are understandably upset by these changes, and newer
members who value BrickLink for the completeness and historical accuracy of its
database are upset as well. But these people are a relatively small yet active
and vocal minority, and the powers that be must weigh their concerns against
the more casual users that make up the majority of the site's member base.

This also brings into question the very accuracy of the catalog/database to begin
with. In addition to the variants that are currently given separate entries in
the BrickLink catalog, there are even more unsplit part variants that are not:

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1451681

Thus why I'm largely indifferent toward the changes. Yes, we are losing information,
but there's even more information out there that we don't have.

Furthermore, more information is not always better. Old variants may be nice
when trying to restore old sets using historically accurate parts, but it can
be unhelpful when trying to build a simple MOC.

Being a minority is has its disadvantages. There's strength in numbers, hence
why we got rid of that ugly three-fifths compromise. Now, at least congressional
apportionment represents everyone equally, but you only need a simple majority
to pass legislation that applies to everyone.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 13, 2024 19:51

Subject:

Re: Nothing more needs to be said but this pic….

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In Off Topic, axaday writes:

I put Head Country barbecue sauce on cold, leftover mac and cheese and I'm
not going to stop.

You weren't lying! https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1454581

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 13, 2024 18:20

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Re: Nothing more needs to be said but this pic….

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In Off Topic, Captain51 writes:

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Great review!

I know, right?

Reminds me of this:

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 13, 2024 18:06

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Re: Powered up problems

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In Help, magwarnz writes:

How did you get it to work?

I just turned it on and it worked.

I guess the classic advice "Have you tried turning it off and then on again?"
is relevant here. Otherwise, see if you can get a hold of a smartphone or tablet.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 13, 2024 17:42

Subject:

Re: Dupe Accounts to push Variant Merge Argument?

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In General, 1001bricks writes:

Nice story, thanks!

And the Wild part is you then?

Trying not to sound meek. I first used it for the Apple Game Center (for my tenth
birthday I also got an iPhone).

Wow! Great to help local people live, we also do our best here to shop from local
source - and very few transportation/pollution associated

Indeed. I can't wait for the weather to get warmer so that I can shop at
the local farmer's market.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 13, 2024 16:11

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In General, chetzler writes:

Ouch. Poor Nubs.

Well, he seems to be doing fine here. He runs one of the largest BrickLink stores
in Canada.

I'm not sure what you're apologizing for, but I'm not in The Cities.

George Floyd

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Feb 13, 2024 15:52

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Re: Dupe Accounts to push Variant Merge Argument?

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