BrickLink Discussion Forum

In Problem, 1001bricks writes:

Just FYI, it's 6 months exactly, not 180 days or any number of days.

And yes it's written in the Invoice template 180 days, it's an error,
but you could edit it in your template, or don't care of course.

Merci beaucoup mon ami !

It now reads:

Note: All orders (except orders in NSS, NRS, NPB, or NPX status) and all items
in those orders are purged from the BrickLink website exactly 6 months after
the order date. Please download your orders regularly for record-keeping purposes:
https://www.bricklink.com/orderExcel.asp".

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Mar 27, 2024 20:39

Subject:

Re: Lego tells California police:

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Shhhh that'll give bad ideas to a famous cartoonist

One can hope.

The image in the story looks suspiciously like the one contributed by Hygrotus

3626cpb2432 Minifigure, Head Dual Sided Black Eyebrows, Stubble, Angry / Confused Pattern (Rex Dangervest) - Hollow Stud
Parts: Minifigure, Head {Yellow}

Look at the shadows and highlights.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Mar 27, 2024 20:39

Subject:

Re: all my store sales past october gone

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In Problem, Droffats017 writes:

im a seller and all records of my sales past october are gone. anyone else experiencing
this. need to know what i made so i can pay taxes

https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=355504&nID=1461411

and also at the bottom of all order emails.

Note: All orders (except orders in NSS, NRS, NPB, or NPX status) and all items
in those orders are purged from the BrickLink website 180 days after the order
date. Please download your orders regularly for record-keeping purposes: https://www.bricklink.com/orderExcel.asp.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Mar 27, 2024 20:34

Subject:

Re: Bricksync question

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Related Software

"The BrickLink Master Mode lets you edit your inventory on BrickLink and
incorporate back the changes into BrickSync. Note that all order checks are
paused while in this mode. Use blmaster on and blmaster off to hop in and
out." -- the first quick tips on the home page

As far as I can tell, you have probably been lucky enough to not get an order,
which would trigger a sync on the other platforms inventory, while you are editing
your inventory. You could potentially cause an issue where your edit gets overwritten
with inconsistent data. Or, you submit an edit with inconsistent/incorrect data
over a synced item's data.

I would start trying to use the blmaster command consistently so you don't
have to learn the hard way.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Mar 27, 2024 19:07

Subject:

Lego tells California police:

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stop putting our heads on your mugshots.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/26/lego-heads-california-police-mugshots-murrieta

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Mar 27, 2024 12:21

Subject:

Re: Store suspend

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In Help, Leftoverbricks writes:

In Help, First4Duplo writes:

My store has been suspended for 3 or more completed NSS, I have looked at the
cancelled orders and can only find 1. I have confirmation the parcel was sent
and delivered how do I send proof of purchase to the help desk? I have also
refunded the person. The order was placed by a new Bricklink member and they
where very aggressive via communications

Your overall praise rating is 98.20% which is rather low for a seller with 5825
orders.

Orders do not equal feedback. They have 2550 feedback of which 46 are non positive.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Mar 21, 2024 12:37

Subject:

Re: WARNING! Login from new device phishing emai

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In Problem, SylvainLS writes:

Besides, BrickLink is being helped by LEGO’s security team.

Let us hope this goes better than what "Award winning Lego support" team
is doing to help out the help desk.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Mar 19, 2024 00:39

Subject:

Re: Dark Stone Grey v. Dark Blueish Grey

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Topic:

Selling

In Selling, Ziegelmeister writes:

I've been trying to find a part on PAB for a few hours now (not going to
get in to why things are called one thing here and another there) and I think
I finally found it - but they have it listed as Dark Stone Grey; is that the
same?

Rylie keeps a really great cross reference for colors:

https://ryliehowerter.net/colors.php

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Mar 13, 2024 23:35

Subject:

Re: Help

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In General, tknorr writes:

Here is one of his books: https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Power-Functions-Idea-Book/dp/1593276885

This was my go-to motor for my GBC and technic creations. M Motor: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=54950&name=Electric%209V%20Battery%20Box%204%20x%2011%20x%207%20without%20Battery%20Box%20Covers&category=%5BElectric,%20Battery%20Box%5D#T=S&C=86&O={%22color%22:86,%22iconly%22:0}

I think you meant this

8883-1 (Inv) Power Functions M-Motor
1 Part, 2008
Sets: Power Functions

and not

54950 Electric 9V Battery Box 4 x 11 x 7 without Battery Box Covers
Parts: Electric, Battery Box

This is the necessary battery pack for the M-Motor: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=59510c01&name=Electric%209V%20Battery%20Box%204%20x%2011%20x%207%20PF%20with%20Orange%20Switch%20and%20Dark%20Bluish%20Gray%20Covers&category=%5BElectric,%20Battery%20Box%5D#T=S&O={%22iconly%22:0}

59510c01 (Inv) Electric 9V Battery Box 4 x 11 x 7 PF with Orange Switch and Dark Bluish Gray Covers
Parts: Electric, Battery Box

I haven't used the newer "Powered Up" motor system. But you can check
out those parts here: https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?catType=S&catString=721.1016

Hope this points you in the right direction.

In General, happyweaver writes:

I want to get my grandson stared on getting his lego creations motorised what
is the best set to buy ?
Any suggestions 👍

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Mar 13, 2024 13:02

Subject:

Re: Unjustified Neutral Feedback

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Topic:

Feedback

In Feedback, zorbanj writes:

In Feedback, yoavheskia writes:

No Amazon in Israel yet... I really don't understand what he was thinking

The 1st one always stings. It won't affect your sales, as you will see. Just
keep moving foward.

This is so true, but the sting fades with time and it can bring peace as well,
since you no longer have to worry about being seen as perfect.

I still do the same customer service as before my first non positive feedback,
I just do not worry (as much) anymore.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Feb 28, 2024 14:34

Subject:

Re: Gummy’s are getting worse

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In Off Topic, UTLF writes:

I personally love the gummy posts; I learned that if you can't beat them,
join 'em!

Now my diet consists of nothing but Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Elton John
Steve Jobs Costco Apple Cider Vinegar Daily Fasting Weight Loss Keto Gummies™
from India, and after seeing the results myself I have fully realized WHY people
are advocating for them so much.

Do you eat the red or blue ones first?

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Feb 27, 2024 17:52

Subject:

Re: Suspended store due to NSS

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In Help, UTLF writes:

They've been saying the backlog is a "few weeks" for over 3 months
now, it's always a "few weeks"

The site was down for 5 days due to preventative measures in November, which
understandably affects their workload, but somehow they're still a "few
weeks" behind.... 3 months later

The "2 weeks" it took to go back to normal during Covid was somehow shorter
than the "few weeks" it takes for Bricklink to answer support tickets

Due to the variant merges according to Mark.

http://v4ei.com/comics/index.php?id=help&check=2400s

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Feb 20, 2024 22:45

Subject:

Re: 403 Forbidden

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In Technical Issues, 1001bricks writes:

In Technical Issues, Nubs_Select writes:

Sincerely there FAR MORE important concerns which could have an impact on many
of us!!!
http://v4ei.com/comics/index.php?id=cut&check=s2400

It ain't funny!!!

Yes, yes it is. As a matter of fact it is some of Mark's best work.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Feb 20, 2024 16:27

Subject:

Re: The Five Most Feared Words

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In Off Topic, peregrinator writes:

"eggs sunny side up pizza"

In Off Topic, SylvainLS writes:

In Off Topic, legomalego writes:

Is there any other kind?

Is that a question or another example of the Five Most Feared Words?

[…]

"Only pizzas with pineapples left"

"let's have a gummy poll"

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Feb 19, 2024 18:12

Subject:

Re: Store Inventory Description Changes

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In Technical Issues, macebobo writes:

In Technical Issues, Admin_Russell writes:

In Technical Issues, macebobo writes:

Recently a change was made to the UI that only impacts sellers who like to add
a little color to their listings.

When the UI updates, it escapes any valid html color to the exact same rgb equivalent
for some unknown reason, taking 10 of the already limited 255 characters.

The iFrame and the HTML issues are intentional security related changes. In both
cases, we tried to minimaly disruptive.

Please help me understand how one makes Bricklink more or less secure than the
other.

I may become a convert soon.

http://v4ei.com/comics/index.php?id=messenger

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Feb 19, 2024 18:02

Subject:

Re: Can't find anywhere

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Forum mods must be doing an ATC or something

http://v4ei.com/comics/index.php?id=ATC-1&check=2400s

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Feb 19, 2024 14:12

Subject:

Re: Can't find anywhere

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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.

Fake Lego (USA Blocks) part, this has been all over Reddit lately.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Feb 18, 2024 19:17

Subject:

Re: Store Inventory Description Changes

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In Technical Issues, Admin_Russell writes:

In Technical Issues, macebobo writes:

The iFrame and the HTML issues are intentional security related changes. In both
cases, we tried to minimaly disruptive.

Please help me understand how one makes Bricklink more or less secure than the
other.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Feb 17, 2024 00:09

Subject:

Re: Stripe "Payment received an early fraud warni

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Topic:

Payment Methods

In Payment Methods, Yo_Yo_Flamingo writes:

Except paypal doesn't do the same.

Yes, yes they do. Ask me how I know.

I understand the cost/risk ratio can make it worth it

My sales have definitely not been harmed by adding Stripe, it has saved me about
$150 in payment processor fees in 30 months. I view it as they are paying me
to use their service. So my savings will cover any charge back fee if it ever
happens.

but Stripe just does not bring enough to the table to put up with their BS

This statement is true if your only experience using Stripe is through
Bricklink where Stripe is only minimally integrated. For other platforms, they
bring a helluva lot to the table.

Turns out, in my instance, the customer reported their card's unauthorized
use on another platform, unrelated to Lego, by their son. Therefore, their charge
with me is authorized and valid.

I believe Stripe was just being overly cautious when they notified me, I'm
still processing how I feel about this.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Feb 16, 2024 15:31

Subject:

Stripe "Payment received an early fraud warni

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Topic:

Payment Methods

Has anyone gotten one of these before and how did you handle it. Stripe recommends
I refund to avoid the charge back fee, but I believe it is a valid charge, however,
this is a first for me and I would like to find out how others handled this situation.

Thanks,
John

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Feb 14, 2024 19:14

Subject:

Re: Store Inventory Description Changes

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In Technical Issues, 1001bricks writes:

In Technical Issues, macebobo writes:

Please re-allow people to voluntarily open BrickLink pages in an iFrame (broken
since 15 dec 2023).

Even more important, please implement a log of any user side change?

Even if only for your own dev's and future selves sanity.

We DO know BrickLink is "AS IS". But it may increase your Karma thing if you to be completely transparent with us?

Maybe not completely transparent, but with UI/API/et cetera changes, it would
go a long way in my book!

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Feb 14, 2024 18:52

Subject:

Store Inventory Description Changes

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Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Feb 13, 2024 19:07

Subject:

Re: Exchange rate provider change

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In Administrative, 1001bricks writes:

In Administrative, macebobo writes:

In Administrative, 1001bricks writes:

Note:

* Too bad the currency rate applied still cannot be displayed, IMHO

You can only have so much transparency a day, otherwise it causes cancer.

* https://www.bloomberg.com/markets/currenciesm as in your page is an erroneous
link

https://www.bloomberg.com/markets/currencies is the correct link.

I know, but the Help page doesn't

The first link (Green) is okay, the second (red) is bad.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Feb 13, 2024 18:45

Subject:

Re: Exchange rate provider change

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In Administrative, 1001bricks writes:

Note:

* Too bad the currency rate applied still cannot be displayed, IMHO

You can only have so much transparency a day, otherwise it causes cancer.

* https://www.bloomberg.com/markets/currenciesm as in your page is an erroneous
link

https://www.bloomberg.com/markets/currencies is the correct link.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Feb 13, 2024 14:28

Subject:

Re: Feedback Extortion

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Topic:

Feedback

In Feedback, SylvainLS writes:

In Feedback, Nubs_Select writes:

Of course, what deserves negative feedback is very subjective. I wouldn't
leave negative feedback if my order is mostly complete yet missing a few small
pieces, but some buyers are more forgiving of small mistakes than others.

What if the seller sent me mustard?

You thank them profusely and run to the bank to put in your safe!

Even if it is French's or Heinz plain yellow mustard?

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Feb 7, 2024 17:28

Subject:

Slugger/Variants/Complaints

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In Designer Program, Saitobricks.ca writes:

He are still waiting to hear how slugger is somehow wrong.

Give it a break dude, Bricklink is now a Lego asset.

The variant decision was made a lot higher than Russell's pay grade. Russell
is the messenger, let's not shoot the messenger.

I can imagine someone above Russell in TLG asking...

...why should we spend money on making the catalog more dense/robust than it
"needs" to be? TLG is primarily a toy manufacturer not a curator of TLG
historical minutia.

...why shouldn't TLG harvest BL seller inventory/sales data to drive TLG
PAB prices and then drive traffic to PAB? TLG makes more than 3% that way. Which
by the way:

...why should TLG be satisfied with 3% commission?

...how can TLG leverage BL to create artificial scarcity without generating too
much public ire?

...why should TLG spend money on BL seller tools? How exactly does that drive
profits or sales to TLG?

...how can TLG make an acceptable/favorable return on their Bricklink investment.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Feb 5, 2024 15:17

Subject:

Re: Bricklink API - Update Store Inventory

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In Technical Issues, Stellar writes:

If only there was a place to note this changes...

https://www.bricklink.com/v3/api.page?page=changelog

Many stores that rely on Bricklink as a part of their business need the API for
accounting and to manage their inventory, this breaking changes to core functionality
can't be put in place when income to many families are in play without notice
to adapt...

Last entry there was February 2022

Obviously, there have been changes since
then. However, I concur with you sentiment.

I think we are witnessing the enshitification of Bricklink https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enshittification

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Feb 4, 2024 14:07

Subject:

Re: Variants & Contests

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Topic:

10144-1 (Inv) Sandcrawler
1599 Parts, 11 Minifigures, 2005
Sets: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Feb 2, 2024 01:15

Subject:

Re: Bricklink API - Update Store Inventory

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Topic:

In Technical Issues, Admin_Russell 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 are closely monitoring the effects of changing the item number for 4 basic
parts earlier today. There have been reports that Brickstore is having issues
and now you are reporting about API.

I can not do any PUT to /Inventory, as I could before. I am getting a similar
message in my custom software I use for adding inventory, picking, and shipping.

I also have not been able to pass a style tag via the api anymore since coming
back online after the cyber incident. Although, I can still do that in the UI
(which has changed too, details to come in another post.) It appears to be being
filtered on AWS and returning a 403 Forbidden. I have let the API team know,
but my last response from them was:

"The API and UI may have further changes very soon that could effect certain
HTML; expectation by end of month." That quote is from January.

Obviously, some of these changes have been put in place and not communicated
to the users of Bricklink.

It would really be nice if these changes were made in a much more public, stable,
and professional manner. But 'tis the Bricklink way to test in Production
on its users.

I was really hoping the MOC Popup shop deployment success was not a one off.
Sigh!

I sincerely hope we are not witnessing the beginning of the end of Bricklink.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Feb 2, 2024 00:50

Subject:

Re: Variants Thread - January 31

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In Catalog, ralphs_bricks writes:

The ramifications of this first change is rearing it's ugly head already.

Bricksync can't find these renumbered parts and is deleting inventory during
sync.

This will be fun.

Oh, sorry to hear this. But, why would you keep syncing while Bricklink are
making these types of changes? Good way to get bitten in the butt.

At least you have a backup, right?

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Feb 1, 2024 13:25

Subject:

Re: Variants Thread - January 31

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Topic:

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1451024

In Catalog, Saitobricks.ca writes:

Quick question, did you address the slugger video yet? Or was it just the duck
bricks video? If so can you please link it?

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Jan 27, 2024 19:51

Subject:

Re: Various Threads

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Topic:

This thread after all the variants thread are merged.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Jan 25, 2024 15:15

Subject:

Re: BricklinkV - for Vintage Parts?

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In General, Nubs_Select writes:

BricklinkF where all changes are made with the opposite of a full community wide vote

Isn't that what we have now? /s

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Jan 4, 2024 13:07

Subject:

Re: Chat Etiquette

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Topic:

In Announce, BrixAhoy writes:

There have been many transgressions towards the newest members of the chat of
lately. Try to mind your manners and stay in your lane especially regarding matters
of status

Hello pot, meet kettle.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Dec 22, 2023 20:19

Subject:

Re: Sales low?

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Topic:

In General, wildchicken13 writes:

The LEGO Group may not be owned by Hasbro, but I agree that it's not necessarily
true to say that they have absolutely nothing to do with each other.

Apparently, the LEGO Group does have a parent company, a Danish investment management
company called KIRKBI: https://www.kirkbi.com/

Hmm, KIRKBI only owns 75% of TLG, wonder who owns the other 25%?

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Dec 22, 2023 20:14

Subject:

Re: Windows 7 to 10! Done! Yay! CONTEST ;-)

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Topic:

In Contests, 1001bricks writes:

Double question:

* Which was the name of the very first Application (apart Windows itself,
D'oh) installed on my now obsolete PC Windows 7?

Windows 8.1 auto update. Or a silk road 2.0 node.

* As more than one person may find the name, please also give the date
(day/month if possible, or clearly differentiating) when this application
was installed in 2014...

June 31

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Dec 20, 2023 23:24

Subject:

Re: Sales low?

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Topic:

In General, PlanetEarthToys writes:

In General, toontexas writes:

In General, PlanetEarthToys writes:

Hasbro ( Lego Parent Company)......

I don't know where you get your information, but Hasbro has absolutely nothing
to do with LEGO.

.......

-- https://corporate.hasbro.com/en-us/articles/the_lego_group_and_transformers_engage_brick_mode

That's like saying Lego is owned by Disney due to how many collaborations
they have together.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Dec 18, 2023 14:34

Subject:

Re: (Cancelled) title was... 2fa

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Topic:

Dang, that is harsh. Yeah SMS 2FA is hackable, your best bet is an app like
you now have.

https://theconversation.com/how-hackers-can-use-message-mirroring-apps-to-see-all-your-sms-texts-and-bypass-2fa-security-165817

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Dec 18, 2023 13:51

Subject:

50% off inventory reduction sale

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Topic:

Sales

MacsBricks is having a huge inventory reduction sale. All sale items marked 50%
off.

949 items including some of our rare items.

2339 Arch 1 x 5 x 4 - Continuous Bow
Parts: Arch {Red}

2456 Brick 2 x 6
Parts: Brick {Flat Silver}

3024 Plate 1 x 1
Parts: Plate {Very Light Bluish Gray}

215 items below our cost. Our loss is your gain.

Sale runs until noon December 31, 2023.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Dec 18, 2023 09:41

Subject:

Re: (Cancelled) title was... 2fa

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Topic:

In Off Topic, SezaR writes:

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

(Cancelled)

The title of this message was 2fa.
It was about PayPal account.

I wish I had taken this message more seriously.

Take this seriously! Now!

I have been ears deep in code the last few days, and missed the original thread,
what was this about?

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Dec 16, 2023 15:13

Subject:

Re: Looking for a shop

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Topic:

In Help, randyipp writes:

In Help, macebobo writes:

In Help, KACL writes:

I’m going to pay it forward and pick up the cost of shipping it back. It’s only
a few dollars and I’ll be helping another seller out. Luckily it’s the same
country just opposite coasts. 🙂

You can mark it "Return To Sender" and it will not cost you a thing.
This is part of what we pay for with our postage.

Return to sender can only be done on unopened mail.

Correct, I did not see that the OP had opened the mail.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Dec 14, 2023 19:29

Subject:

Re: Looking for a shop

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Topic:

In Help, KACL writes:

I’m going to pay it forward and pick up the cost of shipping it back. It’s only
a few dollars and I’ll be helping another seller out. Luckily it’s the same
country just opposite coasts. 🙂

You can mark it "Return To Sender" and it will not cost you a thing.
This is part of what we pay for with our postage.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Dec 14, 2023 19:23

Subject:

Re: Finally made my stock target for 2023

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Topic:

In General, Stuart9 writes:

Finally made the 100,000 parts which was my target for early this year, Ill health
stopped me but finally made it. 🍾

Congratulations and don't forget to celebrate with mustard!

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Dec 14, 2023 19:17

Subject:

Re: Posted Neutral feedback store got it removed?

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Topic:

Feedback

Karma on the feedback.

You can remove feedback within 1 month https://www.bricklink.com/feedbackDel.asp
and maybe get some good vibes sent your way.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Dec 12, 2023 13:16

Subject:

Re: Shipping address

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Topic:

In General, abidingservant writes:

Hey everyone!

Is there a way list a non personal address as your store address?

Thank you!

Could you do what I do and use a post office box?

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Dec 5, 2023 18:33

Subject:

Re: Slow Seller

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Topic:

Buying

In Buying, Admin_Russell writes:

They have been breaking the rules for a long time and we (admin) have not done
anything about it. But because of tax reasons, we are going to start enforcing
this policy soon - by the end of the year.

This was quick in Bricklink time, only 810 days.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Dec 1, 2023 18:54

Subject:

Re: Cigarette Smoke - Try to salvage or Return?

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Topic:

Buying

In Buying, wildchicken13 writes:

In Buying, 1001bricks writes:

Milk?! I thought it was made of plastic. It has the same taste anyway.

American cheese isn't even real cheese

Quite true, literally. The FDA calls it “pasteurized processed American cheese
food.” True cheese has to be more than 50% pressed curds of milk.

Personally, I prefer a good Havarti or Monterey Jack for my burger and grilled
cheese sandwiches.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5W2pDT-jGI

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 28, 2023 02:46

Subject:

Re: Wanting to build Lawnmower Man

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In Help, NewbieNanny writes:

Hi Folks
This is the first time I have used the discussion forum, so please if I'm
using the incorrect one can you redirect me?
We recently went to a local Brickshow as we call them here in NZ. One of the
exhibitors had Lawnmower Man (from JK Brickworks). We are really wanting to
build this in the future but the instructions only have images of the bricks.
Is there instructions with the specific brick number?

Many thanks

Newbie Nanny - Lorna

Welcome to brinklink Lorna. You can find instructions and a parts list on Jason's
site https://jkbrickworks.com/lawnmower-man/

Have fun.
John

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 27, 2023 23:22

Subject:

Re: Best way to motorize the old holiday train?

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Topic:

In Help, Adjour writes:

In Help, jasonpenn writes:

10173-1 (Inv) Holiday Train
936 Parts, 7 Minifigures, 2006
Sets: Train: 9V

HI All
I have the old 9V holiday train and the 9V has finally died. I'd really like
to make it go again but I am absolutely not up to speed on all the new motors
and what not. Whats the best way to get it moving again with new parts?
TIA
Jason

Is there a reason you don't want to just throw another 9v in it? Seems like
the easiest solution

I do not see a motor in 9v or any other voltage in this set. I think OP is
asking for ways to modify the set to use a motor like can be done with

10254-1 (Inv) Winter Holiday Train
713 Parts, 5 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: Creator: Creator Expert: Winter Village Collection: Holiday & Event: Christmas: Train

I think it would be a fun project and could use similar parts to the Winter Holiday
Train. Give these a try, no guarantee they will fit, but it is Lego, so do your
own thing!

8884-1 (Inv) Power Functions IR Receiver
1 Part, 2008
Sets: Power Functions

8879-1 (Inv) Power Functions IR Speed Remote Control
1 Part, 2009
Sets: Power Functions

88000-1 (Inv) Power Functions AAA Battery Box
1 Part, 2011
Sets: Power Functions

88002-1 (Inv) Power Functions Train Motor
7 Parts, 2011
Sets: Power Functions

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 22, 2023 22:00

Subject:

Re: 403 Forbidden

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Topic:

In Off Topic, DeLuca writes:

In Off Topic, macebobo writes:

Bricklink is having a lot of 403 Forbidden errors recently and the site could
at least show something pleasant or humorous to look at. Here are my entries.

Where is Lord Sinister’s hook??

Not my image, but good eye!

Minifig No: adv025 Name: Lord Sam Sinister with Black Top Hat

adv025 (Inv) Lord Sam Sinister with Black Top Hat
Minifigures: Adventurers: Orient Expedition

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 22, 2023 21:57

Subject:

Re: 403 Forbidden

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Topic:

In Off Topic, macebobo writes:

Bricklink is having a lot of 403 Forbidden errors recently and the site could
at least show something pleasant or humorous to look at.

My personal favorite for obvious reasons.

The irony is I got a 403 forbidden error when trying to post the 403 Bounty Hunter
as a png, like all the previous 403 picture posts. To get around that, I had
to upload this one as a jpg -- It's doubly ironic that one of these is
a png and one is a jpg.

Fingers crossed

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 22, 2023 21:43

Subject:

Re: 403 Forbidden

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Topic:

In Off Topic, DeLuca writes:

Also, the obvious choice is a pic of the Gandalf Minifig!

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 22, 2023 17:57

Subject:

403 Forbidden

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Topic:

Bricklink is having a lot of 403 Forbidden errors recently and the site could
at least show something pleasant or humorous to look at. Here are my entries.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 21, 2023 12:45

Subject:

API Post is returning 403 Forbidden

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Topic:

I do not have access anymore to the API when doing a POST, I can do a GET, PUT,
or DELETE just fine. But when I POST, I get a 403 Forbidden error.

Did anyone run into this after the hack? What was your solution?

I've put a help desk ticket in but I guess Bricklink thinks this is not an
access issue as it has not even been assigned an agent.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 19, 2023 18:26

Subject:

Re: Wanted: Breaking Bad build instructions

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Topic:

Searching

In Searching, peregrinator writes:

In Searching, Billwill82 writes:

Where?? item 52??? I guess im being thick, but no idea where you mean.

Maybe this?

52 Rock 1 x 1 Crystal 5 Point
Parts: Rock

Or this?

52 Rock 1 x 1 Crystal 5 Point
Parts: Rock {Trans-Light Blue}

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 19, 2023 16:39

Subject:

One Piece MOC

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Topic:

I am in the process of doing some Lego photography and captured this potato photo
and thought 1 piece MOC.

It is the backside of

2420 Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Parts: Plate {Light Gray}

What is your 1pMOC? or What would you title this one?

Startled Lego

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 11, 2023 11:39

Subject:

Re: The longest 118 hours and 44 minutes ever!

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Topic:

In Off Topic, SylvainLS writes:

In Off Topic, Chickaroo writes:

[…]
Hopefully your minifig has finally changed out of those clothes! 😁

Every morning:

How do you keep those abs eating all that chocolate?

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 10, 2023 12:40

Subject:

Re: Can’t change terms?!

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Topic:

In Technical Issues, cupcakegirl writes:

It looks like it is fixed, I was able to make the change I needed!

I am able to as well. Looks like all my issues have been fixed. Knock on wood.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 9, 2023 11:58

Subject:

Re: Incorrect info in Bricklink email

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Topic:

In Problem, Nubs_Select writes:

Yours goes down to a state! Lucky! Mine just said “Near Canada” 😭😭

We must have the same ISP, that is what mine says too! The only way I am near
Canada is if Washington state fell into the ocean and Oregon moved north.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 9, 2023 11:37

Subject:

Re: Why password with 15 digits only?

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Topic:

In Administrative, breesy writes:

You're right, but password length restrictions do make me concerned about
WHY there is a length limitation.

Indeed.

If you're following best practices, you're storing salted password hashes,
in which case, there's no good reason to impose a length limitation (within
reason).

What I infer from the limitation, is that Bricklink MAY not be following best
practices here. And lord forbid that they are raw or "encrypted" in the
db. **Shudders**

https://xkcd.com/936/

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 8, 2023 20:41

Subject:

The longest 118 hours and 44 minutes ever!

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Topic:

Alright fess up. Who else was stir crazy the first 24 hours?

I know I was! And at 48 hours. And 72! LOL!

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 8, 2023 16:27

Subject:

Re: Update on November 3rd incident

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Topic:

In Administrative, SylvainLS writes:

Not sure GIFs work on the forum, so: http://slswww.free.fr/withdrawal.gif

I was feeling the same way! I think I am addicted to love, er, Bricklink.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 8, 2023 16:19

Subject:

Re: Manual Invoice not working

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Topic:

In Help, bigasbricks writes:

Currently unable to send a manual invoice error page loads when I try to send
an invoice. 4 orders since opening all error codes like below

Happened to me too and sending Drive Thru messages. Just go to the address bar
and hit enter, worked for the DT messages, don't know if it will work for
invoices? GL

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 8, 2023 14:59

Subject:

Re: Cannot download store inventory to Brickstore

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Topic:

In Technical Issues, Fredvth writes:

Changed password and opened Bricklink. Cannot download store inventory to brickstore
or download prices. states
Failed to authenticate with BrickLink as user Fredvth
ID or Password Mismatch!

You need to update you password in Brickstore under settings

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 8, 2023 14:01

Subject:

Re: Can not update my inventory.

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Topic:

I have had to resort to doing a mass update via xml. That worked, but the UI
still has 403 errors.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 8, 2023 13:53

Subject:

Re: Can not update my inventory.

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Topic:

In Technical Issues, macebobo writes:

I am unable to update inventory in any browser (FF or Brave). I can update, but
when I submit I do not get the normal green banner stating that inventory was
updated.

The item is not actually getting updated. I am getting a 403 (forbidden) on
update.ajax

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 8, 2023 13:50

Subject:

Can not update my inventory.

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Topic:

I am unable to update inventory in any browser (FF or Brave). I can update, but
when I submit I do not get the normal green banner stating that inventory was
updated.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 8, 2023 13:23

Subject:

Re: Update on November 3rd incident

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Topic:

Thank you Russell and team!

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 8, 2023 13:18

Subject:

Re: Bricklink is back!

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Topic:

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

Party time!

No time to party, Imma checking my inventory.

Thank you to all the Bricklink staff, I know how stressful cyber incidents can
be.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 2, 2023 18:12

Subject:

Re: Colours for sale VS Known colours

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Topic:

Colors

In Colors, axaday writes:

There isn’t a list anywhere of every color that might exist. “Known” means it was in a set, officially mass produced and released. Others get made as tests or prototypes or employees using the machines on their own project or whatever, but we cannot make a comprehensive list of everything ever done. So people can sell what they have even if it isn’t “known”.

+1 and Q elements is part of the whatever

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Oct 22, 2023 15:43

Subject:

Re: Farewell from tEoS

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Topic:

Announce

In Announce, tEoS writes:

There were good times and bad, but there are no more to be had. Farewell to
20+ years.

This is quite a surprise, lived up to their username until the end.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Oct 13, 2023 15:54

Subject:

Re: How do you feel…

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Topic:

In Contests, popsicle writes:

... about contests with prizes that excite, resuming?

It’s been awhile since ConstrucToys ran its last contest. I actually thought that our contests we've run throughout the years, would continue without the popsicle influence.

Cory, I presumed that this was part of your marketing for your store.

That’s clearly not the case, it seems now. Don’t know why, really.

This is the first I have heard/read of your expectations. We can not read your
mind or infer this from anything you have posted previously.

But the why doesn’t really matter, does it? What does matter, is whether there any longer exists an appreciation for the contest in the forum?

That seems to be obvious, to me, by all of the "Thanks Popsicle" when
a contest is run.

Let us know and we’ll consider sponsoring them again.

As a previous winner, I am and would be appreciative.

It could be that today’s forum no longer needs the dynamic excitement and distraction the forum contest has offered members over the years.

I doubt that. My 2 cents, maybe you could leave posts up (in the contest sub
forum) and not cancel them so other could read them and be inspired.

-ConstrucToys

-- John

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Oct 13, 2023 15:40

Subject:

Re: Resetting Paid order to Unpaid to file NPB

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Topic:

In Help, kzinti writes:

In the end, the chargeback was denied, and the case resolved in my favor. I have changed my feedback on this individual to Neutral, as payment was eventually released, but also briefly detailing what happened.

I stop listed that user some time ago (I do not remember when, but longer than
two days ago) with the comment "Orders, gets item, then files PP charge back."
Therefore, this seems to be their MO. Sellers beware.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Oct 12, 2023 21:08

Subject:

Re: How do you feel…

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Topic:

https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=338588&nID=1406779

In Contests, KACL writes:

I’ll ask for those of us who haven’t been here as long. What kind of contests??

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Oct 9, 2023 17:17

Subject:

Re: Advance notice

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Topic:

In General, Nubs_Select writes:

welcome back to selling!

+1 and good luck Stuart.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 29, 2023 16:55

Subject:

Re: Sending to Puerto Rico & using Pirate Ship

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Topic:

Shipping

In Shipping, JulieK writes:

Hello -
I'm shipping for the first time to Puerto Rico using Pirate Ship. I filled
in the info for the customs form, but I don't see how to print it. All that
printed was the shipping label.

I checked Pirate Ship's FAQ, but the info wasn't clear. It says "For
packages under 1 pound, you may not be prompted to fill out a customs form for
the locations listed above."
Mine is 5 ounces and it did prompt to complete the form, but it didn't print.

If someone could give me some tips on sending to Puerto Rico using Pirate Ship,
I'd appreciate it.

Thanks!
Julie

PS support/chat is awesome. The can probably help quicker than someone here.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 29, 2023 15:15

Subject:

Re: Shipping abroad one-off

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Topic:

In Help, Lkj writes:

I usually don’t ship abroad, but a buyer asked me whether I could send some bricks.
I already created a Bypass Password which should enable the buyer in a non-shipping
country to order from my shop. But the buyer tells me that there is nowhere to
type this password in. What am I missing?

Did you create a shipping method for their country? Just a password will not
cut it.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 28, 2023 19:56

Subject:

Re: 71039 series 2 Marvel minifigures

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Topic:

In General, Stuart9 writes:

I’ve already seen posts suggesting the best way to break into them and leave little evidence

Seems some sellers have seen this too, I have seen so many new sealed sets with:

* Opened to identify figures then resealed (in same box)
* Opened to identify figures then resealed
* A small opening was done on each box to confirm its contents. Nothing was taken
out of it.

I've reported some. But there is just so many.

71039-2 (Inv) Minifigure, Marvel Studios, Series 2 (Complete Series of 12 Complete Minifigure Sets)
12 Sets, 2023
Sets: Collectible Minifigures: Super Heroes: Marvel Studios Series 2

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 28, 2023 14:19

Subject:

Re: figure came in disgusting condition

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Topic:

In Help, Nubs_Select writes:

The thing is for about a year I never even chased refunds. I simply left generic
feedback the marked them as favourite or least favourite with a note about quality
I left negative once but the person messaged me and sorted it out and I removed
it. I don’t really ever leave negative (with the 1 exception a while back) and
since I know most are willing to resolve it I feel bad leaving it even if half
the ordered had to be thrown out. Ya I know this dosnt make sense to most others
but it’s just something I do. Sorry

No need to be sorry, unless it is Canadian law or something.

This is the great thing about being a BL seller, you can run your store how you
see fit. You do you Jason!

-- John

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 28, 2023 13:28

Subject:

Re: figure came in disgusting condition

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Topic:

In Help, Nubs_Select writes:

Why not leave feedback to warn others then?

Since then it often leads to a lengthy conversation which is fine for 1 off things
but when your dealing with 10 orders a week isn’t feasible time wise and will
likely lead to getting blocked at more stores plus if you send a message to them
most will refund you so if they offer to refund the damaged parts it feels weird
to still leave negative.

I am sorry, this does not make sense to me. It is feasible, time wise, for you
to chase after a refund but not to leave appropriate feedback? The conversations
do not have to be lengthy. Why worry about getting blocked from a store that
sells bad used parts? Yes, even after a refund you could leave a neutral "Used
parts in bad condition, had to get refund" or some such verbiage.

If you left feedback, eventually, these types of sellers might be less of a problem,
plus it serves as a warning for other users, making Bricklink stronger in the
long run.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 28, 2023 12:25

Subject:

Re: figure came in disgusting condition

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Topic:

In Help, Nubs_Select writes:

In Help, zorbanj writes:

In Help, Nubs_Select writes:

Sadly used lego on bricklink is often horrible quality.

No, it isn't.

Repeatedly when buying used between 30-50% of parts in orders have bite marks,
cracks, yellowing, heavy damage and similar. I’ve placed 100+ orders for used
parts and have only ever had about 5 without quality issues the rest have countless
damaged parts

Why not leave feedback to warn others then?

Many seller don’t understand the difference between used and damaged.

A few don't, the overwhelming majority do.
There are buyers here who seem to think that used means essentially new but less
expensive.

I wish that were true but sadly experience has not confirmed that. Maybe I’m
just unlucky. Just the other day I received this figure listed as “perfect condition”
and this is what I got

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 28, 2023 11:06

Subject:

Re: figure came in disgusting condition

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Topic:

In Help, zorbanj writes:

In Help, Nubs_Select writes:

Sadly used lego on bricklink is often horrible quality.

No, it isn't.

Many seller don’t understand the difference between used and damaged.

A few don't, the overwhelming majority do.
There are buyers here who seem to think that used means essentially new but less
expensive.

The minifig legs in those photos look ok, just have a little bit of dirt that
can be wiped off.

+1

Nubs, you got this one wrong. No pizza for you!

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 27, 2023 18:47

Subject:

Re: Looking to start a new store

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Topic:

New Stores

In New Stores, Sir_BrickaBrack writes:

Hello community! We are looking to start a new store but need positive feedback
to become a seller. My husband is a previous buyer on this site but we wanted
to use a new name and email for our store.

Hello and good luck!

Looking for advice on how we can get positive feedback without having to buy
a lot that we don't need. We did need a few parts and so made an order but
I'm not sure if all sellers are able to post feedback...life gets busy you
know?

Just communicate with your seller, most good sellers will respond within 24hrs,
many in even less time.

Any tips are appreciated!

Treat your customers how you would want to be treated is my 2¢

I love giving new users feedback and I do right after I pack your order. Before
if I see you are a zero feedback user since I love giving first feedback!

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 27, 2023 17:44

Subject:

Re: Lego's rebel pilot diversity problem

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Topic:

In General, runner.caller writes:

In General, yorbrick writes:

Me picturing a Kaminoan x-wing pilot without enough head room just flying
around the battle with a severely bent neck

Or an ewok needing wooden blocks as they cannot reach the pedals.

It sounds like a great opportunity for a talented artist to make a series of
funny star wars fan art portraits:

Cancelled, then re-posted for clarity of just one of the artist's works.

I love James Hance!

I own a few of his works. His Wookie-the-Chew line is a mash up of Winnie the
Pooh and Star Wars, always fun, occasionally adorable.

https://jameshance.com/

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 26, 2023 16:47

Subject:

Re: Plant Grass Stem (15279) DESIGN CHANGE

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Topic:

In Catalog, iprice writes:

I'm now just waiting for the stoners to ask for a baggie of fresh Lego grass

Review: Smoke too harsh, could not keep a coal, smelled really bad, and horrible
high.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 25, 2023 16:26

Subject:

Re: Mass update does not keep escaped XML

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Topic:

In Technical Issues, macebobo writes:

Has anyone else been able to do mass updates with Brickstore that contains html
formatting?

I can not seem to get it to work, it pastes fine, it updates fine but it does
not render properly.

If I do the same syntax manually, it works fine, just not via mass update.

see image for example html (now included!)

Update: The only way I was able to get this to work was through the API.

But that breaks my backup solution!

Still progress at 2 steps forward and one step back.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 24, 2023 15:15

Subject:

Re: 13 years...

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Topic:

Announce

In Announce, elias3 writes:

Dan... 13 years…, we still miss you!

Stefaan

Agreed, I miss him too, even though I was not here when he was building this
fantastic marketplace and community, his spirit is still here.

-- John

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 21, 2023 23:02

Subject:

Re: Mass update does not keep escaped XML

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Topic:

In Help, SylvainLS writes:

In Help, peregrinator writes:

In Help, SylvainLS writes:

The rabbit hole of multiple-quoting. You may actually need to quote more: &
amp;lt;

Now I think that might be backwards. It's could be escaping everything in
between the XML tags and saving the escaped characters to the database.

So & lt; might be escaped as & amp;lt; when saved to the DB.

There’s two possibilities:
1. the entities are resolved (that is, & xx; is replaced by the character it
codes for),
2. the special characters are replaced by entities,
and that in muliple places:
1. BrickStore,
2. the API service,
3. the database.

The problem is there’s no quasiquote/unquote in HTML. So if “do nothing” doesn’t
work, the only thing we can do is “quote more”

I tried quoting more, I tried quoting less, I tried literal quotes ("

at
the start and end, and I even tried to enter it as !CDATA[]] since those sounded
like less time and typing. No success.

If anyone has anymore ideas, I am game, tomorrow, after I attempt the API fresh
in the morning.

Thank you all for the ideas to try. I'll keep you posted.

Over and out,
John

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 21, 2023 15:31

Subject:

Re: Mass update does not keep escaped XML

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Topic:

In Help, SylvainLS writes:

In Help, macebobo writes:

However, I just noticed that it also escapes the ampersand & amp;. I wonder if
that is the issue. Deeper down the rabbit hole I go.

The rabbit hole of multiple-quoting. You may actually need to quote more: &
amp;lt;

You need a background in Shell and/or Lisp to appreciate… or despair

Despair, definitely despair. I was a big CLI user before my stroke, now I do
not type fast enough to be efficient.

I really do not want to
have to update my 6300+ lots manually.

I am going to try the API next. Wish
me luck.

Good luck!

Thanks.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 21, 2023 15:04

Subject:

Re: Mass update does not keep escaped XML

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Topic:

In Help, SylvainLS writes:

Have you tried using & lt; and & gt; instead of the chevrons?

Yes, Brickstore does that on export.

However, I just noticed that it also escapes the ampersand & amp;. I wonder if
that is the issue. Deeper down the rabbit hole I go. I really do not want to
have to update my 6300+ lots manually.

I am going to try the API next. Wish
me luck.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 21, 2023 14:36

Subject:

Mass update does not keep escaped XML

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Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 20, 2023 20:22

Subject:

Croissant

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Topic:

In Catalog Requests, SylvainLS writes:

In Catalog Requests, macebobo writes:

[…]

I’m not even ashamed

Un sac de pain?

I need to find a French equivalent for that idiom.

Not an idiom per se, but a pun.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 20, 2023 17:53

Subject:

Re: Alternate / New catalog - Croissant

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Topic:

In Catalog Requests, SylvainLS writes:

In Catalog Requests, jennnifer writes:

[…]
My croissant catalog request has gone WAY off-topic. lol

~Jen

I’m not even ashamed

Un sac de pain?

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 19, 2023 19:07

Subject:

Re: Pending inventories

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Topic:

In Help, jennnifer writes:

In Help, macebobo writes:

I know I've seen it before, but how do I see inventories that are pending?

Thanks,
John

Market, Add or Change, Approval Pending Overview

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

Are you looking for one in particular?

~Jen

Thank you Jen!

I am trying to learn more about our catalog. I was inspired by TakeAbricK (Diana's
store) and her Mold Variation-MOC Parts splash tab.

I appreciate all those who tend to our precious.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 19, 2023 18:42

Subject:

Pending inventories

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Topic:

I know I've seen it before, but how do I see inventories that are pending?

Thanks,
John

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 19, 2023 16:09

Subject:

Re: Brickstore and Colmar2

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Topic:

Related Software

In Related Software, macebobo writes:

the database says it was generated 8 days ago...

Thank you everyone. I will hold off reporting a bug, since I did not know that
the DB was a BS asset.

In Related Software, dcarmine writes:

Also, colmar2 is visible in sets.

HTH
Donna

I should be so lucky mine shows nothing...

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 19, 2023 14:37

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Brickstore and Colmar2

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I have a couple of questions for those using BrickStore.

On both my Linux (2023.5.1) and Windows (2022.4.2) machines, the database says
it was generated 8 days ago, regardless of when it was generated.

Also, I can not seem to get the COLMAR2 series to show up.

Are you experiencing this issue? If others are, I can enter a bug report in Github.
If not, I'm probably going to turn off the computer and go enjoy some sunshine.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 14, 2023 21:10

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Re: Index of seller stories

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In Off Topic, here4bricks614 writes:

This is a thing? It should be easier to find stuff like this. Where do I have to dig to find these?

Using your favorite search engine! Use the advanced filter

site:Bricklink.com

and then your search term

In the image attached, I searched for NSS and the first non ad result in DDG
is the NSS help page

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?viewType=shop&helpID=110

To find Mike's story I typed in

site:bricklink.com "Ace of Bricks"

First result was a link to his store, second was a link to the story I originally
inquired about.

Works with most search terms and most search engines.

Now go search yourself

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 14, 2023 13:32

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Re: To other bricklink sellers

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In General, Stellar writes:

In General, macebobo writes:

And TIL, there are a lot of inactive sellers.

I think most of those are users that wanted to catalogue their collections using Bricklink catalog as a base.

That what I figured after I posted. We do have the best Lego catalog.

In General, randyf writes:

I do find it funny that there are people who have listed me as a favorite store.

Maybe because they want to buy from you knowing you likely have listed the correct
item, variant, and color.

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Sep 14, 2023 13:03

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Re: To other bricklink sellers

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