Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | TravelBound  | | Posted: | Apr 9, 2024 12:02 | | Subject: | Re: Reserved items | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| Thank you both for your able assistance.
Heidi
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| Author: | popsicle | | Posted: | Apr 9, 2024 08:51 | | Subject: | Re: Reserved items | | Viewed: | 62 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, TravelBound writes:
| | How do I explain to a buyer how to find items reserved in my shop for them?
Thanks for any help.
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Beyond SezaR's guidance, you might encourage your buyer in moving forward
to activate that notification (link) feature on their My Action Items page too:
https://www.bricklink.com/mySettings.asp
They should appreciate the tip.
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| Author: | SezaR | | Posted: | Apr 9, 2024 01:22 | | Subject: | Re: Reserved items | | Viewed: | 51 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, TravelBound writes:
| | How do I explain to a buyer how to find items reserved in my shop for them?
Thanks for any help.
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Link
Ask to search the id of the item inside your store
Or hover to “my bl” where there is a link to items reserved for buyer (items
reserved by all sellers if there is any other seller who reserved an item for
him)
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| Author: | TravelBound | | Posted: | Apr 9, 2024 00:39 | | Subject: | Reserved items | | Viewed: | 131 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| How do I explain to a buyer how to find items reserved in my shop for them?
Thanks for any help.
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| Author: | yorbrick | | Posted: | Apr 8, 2024 13:45 | | Subject: | Re: Lego boxes | | Viewed: | 47 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| | You need a store to sell them here. |
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| Author: | SezaR | | Posted: | Apr 5, 2024 17:58 | | Subject: | Re: Cost of doing business I guess | | Viewed: | 67 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, gwurst writes:
| | So I sold a set from my personal collection. Been sitting on a shelf for years
and I disassembled and inventoried it before listing.
I hear from the buyer a week after shipping about how the set is horribly damaged
and parts not even fitting together. They are terribly disappointed and want
their money back. I know that not to be the case, but I send a label for return
shipping and will refund once received. It's just a Creator set, so no minifigs
or rare parts to worry about being swapped.
I get the set back, and it's obvious it was never even opened. All parts
in the separate bags I used. I'm pretty sure the box was still sealed with
my packing tape.
I refunded the purchase anyway. Sucks I'm out $25 for the shipping both ways,
but you have this occasionally. Is rather they had just been honest about having
buyer's remorse.
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You were not obliged to pay for return shipping. I wouldn't pay it.
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| Author: | gwurst | | Posted: | Apr 5, 2024 17:48 | | Subject: | Cost of doing business I guess | | Viewed: | 195 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| So I sold a set from my personal collection. Been sitting on a shelf for years
and I disassembled and inventoried it before listing.
I hear from the buyer a week after shipping about how the set is horribly damaged
and parts not even fitting together. They are terribly disappointed and want
their money back. I know that not to be the case, but I send a label for return
shipping and will refund once received. It's just a Creator set, so no minifigs
or rare parts to worry about being swapped.
I get the set back, and it's obvious it was never even opened. All parts
in the separate bags I used. I'm pretty sure the box was still sealed with
my packing tape.
I refunded the purchase anyway. Sucks I'm out $25 for the shipping both ways,
but you have this occasionally. Is rather they had just been honest about having
buyer's remorse.
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| Author: | Xfools | | Posted: | Apr 5, 2024 11:34 | | Subject: | Selling Store | | Viewed: | 194 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| Hey All,
I am giving some serious consideration to selling all my stock and storage and
closing down my store just because I am having trouble finding the time to keep
up with it.
This is the current stock level...
Total 68,114 items in 4,566 lots in 171 categories.
My store inventory total value (Original Price): GBP 8,691.49
My store inventory total value after sale (Category Average): GBP 8,691.49
Most of it is parted out and there is a few complete sets
I also have...
26 x 60 drawer storage units each drawer has 2 parts these cost £34 each total
£884
86 Clip lock style containers of 4 different sizes costing around £300 for all
150 Takeaway size containers costing about £30 for the lot.
Most of the Lego in the store is new and I also have available loads of used
Lego that is my own collection.
Everything is organised using a bar code system and I also have a small bar code
scanner that can go with it.
If anyone is interested in making an offer please get in touch. Only serious
offers please.
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| Author: | TheBrickGuys | | Posted: | Apr 4, 2024 21:02 | | Subject: | Re: Incorrect parts price inflation | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Cob writes:
| | | | I'm thinking of parting out 10 sets containing this part and pricing them
at around 50 cents to change the price guide which will force future sellers
of this item to sell this item cheaper.
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What if I purchase them for 50 cents and relist them on BrickLink at the now
current price?
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That was exactly my thought when I read her post thinking that if she parted
out 10 sets and sold the 10 helmets for one buck each then someone would probably
buy them and turn around and relist them at the 6 month sales average of six
bucks each.
Jim.
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| Author: | StarBrick | | Posted: | Apr 4, 2024 13:36 | | Subject: | Re: Unopened shop - what do do? | | Viewed: | 52 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| Sad to read your husband left this realm already....
Hope you (and your next of kin) are coping alright.
Regarding the Lego, here's my advice, as I think you are not planning on
starting a shop here, but want to pass the Lego on to another AFOL/seller/collector
here.
Contact some UK regional sellers directly through the BL-sytem. Explain what
you want, provide the listings so they can asses the collection. And make you
an offer.
Here's a list of the top sellers in England, UK, you might want to contact:
https://www.bricklink.com/memberList.asp?stateID=10270&countryID=UK&v=3&viewUserType=2
If you want a second opinion on any offer you are given by any seller, I'll
be happy to help you. Just send me the inventory listings (what file type do
you have it in? hopefully XLM, CSV or BrickStore  ).
Best of luck and hope this helps!
StarBrick
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| Author: | Nubs_Select | | Posted: | Apr 4, 2024 12:59 | | Subject: | Re: Unopened shop - what do do? | | Viewed: | 48 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Leego76 writes:
| | My husband (Leego76)was an avid Lego collector and seller and we have around
about 80,000 pieces in the house worth around £10k according to ReBrickable.
I have the inventories which I can email but they only show roughly 90% of what's
there as there is some we did not manage to list before he sadly passed. He gave
me a few suggested actions and so I am hoping to sell the unopened shop in one
go, bank transfer on collection (SO53, UK).
Any help / advice as to how I can best do this would be very welcome, I realise
I cannot sell it on here (have just read the discussion forum rules!) and am
not trying to but if anyone can help or give me some advice that will help me
list it without it being a massive undertaking I'd really appreciate it.
Many thanks
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Sorry for your loss.
If your looking for your looking for the absolute easiest way to sell it I’d
recommend selling it by the pound on a local marketplace, if your fine with a
little more work there are several options such as registering on bricklink so
you can better show the inventory and just set a min buy high enough so people
can only buy everything and then put the parts 50%-70% below the 6-month average
and you shouldn’t have to to much difficulty selling it in bulk in 1 go. Or you
might have some luck joining a selling group on Facebook or something and seeing
if you can sell it there
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| Author: | Leftoverbricks | | Posted: | Apr 4, 2024 11:35 | | Subject: | Re: Incorrect parts price inflation | | Viewed: | 51 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, jennnifer writes:
| | In Selling, Leftoverbricks writes:
| | I observe that some parts are regularly offered for exorbitant prices when there
is actually no reason for this.
Take for example this part
This was previously only available in set and
These sets were limited in number and are much sought after.
Since 2024, a new set has been available that contains this part.
It can be purchased in any LEGO store or reseller. But I still see that every
new seller of this part bases their price on the original price when this part
was still rare.
This it totally nuts imo.
I'm thinking of parting out 10 sets containing this part and pricing them
at around 50 cents to change the price guide which will force future sellers
of this item to sell this item cheaper.
To the sellers: do you also experience these kinds of crazy things?
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You really think sellers are checking the pricing and availability of every item
in a part out? They set it 'just below the 6 months average' and click
the button.
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When I part out a set and set to 6 month average I globally check the prices.
When I see a high price for a particular brick I always check the price guide
to get a better idea and sometimes I also check the sets the part is coming in.
I agree that not every seller is doing this.
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By the way, if everyone keeps doing that, the prices will all hit bottom. Like
every book on amazon costing $.99
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I don't think so. Most parts that have a high sales volume have a fairly
consistent price. The most important factor for prices going down hill is when
they come available in pick-a-brick, e.g. the 1x2 masonry brick in lbg.
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| Author: | Leego76 | | Posted: | Apr 4, 2024 10:53 | | Subject: | Unopened shop - what do do? | | Viewed: | 157 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| My husband (Leego76)was an avid Lego collector and seller and we have around
about 80,000 pieces in the house worth around £10k according to ReBrickable.
I have the inventories which I can email but they only show roughly 90% of what's
there as there is some we did not manage to list before he sadly passed. He gave
me a few suggested actions and so I am hoping to sell the unopened shop in one
go, bank transfer on collection (SO53, UK).
Any help / advice as to how I can best do this would be very welcome, I realise
I cannot sell it on here (have just read the discussion forum rules!) and am
not trying to but if anyone can help or give me some advice that will help me
list it without it being a massive undertaking I'd really appreciate it.
Many thanks
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| Author: | infinibrix | | Posted: | Apr 4, 2024 07:03 | | Subject: | Re: Incorrect parts price inflation | | Viewed: | 61 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Leftoverbricks writes:
| | I observe that some parts are regularly offered for exorbitant prices when there
is actually no reason for this.
Take for example this part
This was previously only available in set and
These sets were limited in number and are much sought after.
Since 2024, a new set has been available that contains this part.
It can be purchased in any LEGO store or reseller. But I still see that every
new seller of this part bases their price on the original price when this part
was still rare.
This it totally nuts imo.
I'm thinking of parting out 10 sets containing this part and pricing them
at around 50 cents to change the price guide which will force future sellers
of this item to sell this item cheaper.
To the sellers: do you also experience these kinds of crazy things?
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Keep in mind that not all sellers are looking for a quick sale on all their stocked
items. If you have lots of stock of a part and/or can replenish that stock quickly
and easily then yes you may want to price competitively or perhaps even below
market value. Same goes for wanting to clear out stock that you feel holds little
long term potential but takes up precious storage space
However sellers may also want to price well above market value where the part
is not widely available at cheap pricing within their own country/region also
they may not envisage being able to easily stock that part ever again and therefore
see more value in these parts compared to their competitors. Basically they are
in it for the long term waiting game but that's not to say there isn't
still potential for it to sell sooner alongside other more competitively priced
items stocked within that same store (In short not everything in your store needs
to be super competitive to generate orders but it helps to have atleast some
competitively priced and unique items)
Sometimes I might price items high simply because they're not my usual parts
and so I don't have a very organized storage solution for them therefore
if it ends up taking me forever to find at least I know I sold it for good money!
(Time is sometimes more important)
Also take a GWP set... Once they flood the market they can sell for next to nothing
but just because most other sellers want to sell their GWP's cheaply for
a quick sale there is nothing wrong with listing them well above market value
and being in it for the long haul especially since sets generally require more
time and effort to process as well as needing a visit to post office therefore
if I'm going to sell a set then I'd personally rather make it worth my
effort and time!
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| Author: | hedgehog_bricks | | Posted: | Apr 4, 2024 06:10 | | Subject: | Re: Incorrect parts price inflation | | Viewed: | 59 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Leftoverbricks writes:
| | I observe that some parts are regularly offered for exorbitant prices when there
is actually no reason for this.
Take for example this part
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The part is in a minifig, for which there is plentiful supply at prices much
lower than the individual part (from around $2.50-$3.00).
Jonathan
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| Author: | SezaR | | Posted: | Apr 3, 2024 20:42 | | Subject: | Re: Incorrect parts price inflation | | Viewed: | 62 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Leftoverbricks writes:
| | I observe that some parts are regularly offered for exorbitant prices when there
is actually no reason for this.
Take for example this part
This was previously only available in set and
These sets were limited in number and are much sought after.
Since 2024, a new set has been available that contains this part.
It can be purchased in any LEGO store or reseller. But I still see that every
new seller of this part bases their price on the original price when this part
was still rare.
This it totally nuts imo.
I'm thinking of parting out 10 sets containing this part and pricing them
at around 50 cents to change the price guide
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This thought is also crazy 😉
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of this item to sell this item cheaper.
To the sellers: do you also experience these kinds of crazy things?
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More tims goes by, more items will be listed and price drops down on its own.
This is how things are working in the realm of economy. Today’s average sold
price in used condition is 13.95$ usd and in the last. 6 months, only 8 of them
are sold. The average price in new condition is 5.98 $ usd and
9 are sold. Lets wait a few months and see how it changes. ☺️
If you buy a few of them and list them, assuming you mange to control yourself
and list them for 50cents instead of $3 (i personally won’t control my desire
to gain a higher profit) you would just make changes to happen quicker.
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| Author: | Dhobeck | | Posted: | Apr 3, 2024 15:15 | | Subject: | Re: Incorrect parts price inflation | | Viewed: | 80 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Cob writes:
| | | | I'm thinking of parting out 10 sets containing this part and pricing them
at around 50 cents to change the price guide which will force future sellers
of this item to sell this item cheaper.
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What if I purchase them for 50 cents and relist them on BrickLink at the now
current price?
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You might make money just remember shipping costs
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| Author: | Cob | | Posted: | Apr 3, 2024 14:55 | | Subject: | Re: Incorrect parts price inflation | | Viewed: | 83 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| | | I'm thinking of parting out 10 sets containing this part and pricing them
at around 50 cents to change the price guide which will force future sellers
of this item to sell this item cheaper.
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What if I purchase them for 50 cents and relist them on BrickLink at the now
current price?
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| Author: | qwertyboy | | Posted: | Apr 3, 2024 14:00 | | Subject: | Re: Incorrect parts price inflation | | Viewed: | 87 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| I will be completely honest here.
We run a shop, and this is not done for charity purposes - it is very much a
part of our income. I am very happy if parts are priced high, as this will generate
more revenue. Consequently, I am no fan of a race to the bottom for every part
that suddenly sees a larger number offered. Compared to when we started, prices
have gone down for parts precisely because of this race to the bottom.
To be able to sell, and still make a living, we price our product according to
what the market does. If the market allows high prices - YAY! Low prices - BOO!
Niek.
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| Author: | 1001bricks | | Posted: | Apr 3, 2024 13:21 | | Subject: | Re: Incorrect parts price inflation | | Viewed: | 68 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, jennnifer writes:
| | You really think sellers are checking the pricing and availability of every item
in a part out? They set it 'just below the 6 months average' and click
the button.
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Which is nuts! I've never done this.
Price sold is based on acquisition price + margin.
You can easily set this up in a couple of clicks using BrickStore.
Maybe with BrickLink also, but I never use those pages.
Then when you upload you may decide depending the quantity you're uploading
either if you keep the old prices, or replace with the new price, or decide it
more or less manually for a few lots to every lot (again with BrickStore).
In short while avg can be important (better to be below it), sellers shouldn't
set price on it.
HTH?
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| Author: | Nikilyn | | Posted: | Apr 3, 2024 13:05 | | Subject: | Re: Incorrect parts price inflation | | Viewed: | 73 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| | | You really think sellers are checking the pricing and availability of every item
in a part out? They set it 'just below the 6 months average' and click
the button.
By the way, if everyone keeps doing that, the prices will all hit bottom. Like
every book on amazon costing $.99
~Jen
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This
So many sellers do this. I see it recommended on youtube channels, facebook groups
on bricklink etc. They say its so easy just price at 6 months avg and the system
does all the work for you. Then we get those stores that wonder, how come I am
not making any money and other people saying parting out sets is not worth it
anymore because prices have dropped so much etc. Everytime someone lists something
at avg price it lowers the price for the next people and on and on it goes if
no one pays attention.
I have always manually priced my inventory and it's not always fun. It's
a lot of work, but as a seller I know what my items cost, what sells for me,
what doesn't, how long have I had an item etc. So many factors go into a
price. Been on Bricklink since 2009. It works for us.
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| Author: | starbeanie | | Posted: | Apr 3, 2024 12:44 | | Subject: | Re: Incorrect parts price inflation | | Viewed: | 72 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| And if I set a price for something years ago, I'm not constantly checking
to see if it went up or down. I'm a small store with only 3,454 lots but
I don't have time for that.
In Selling, jennnifer writes:
| | In Selling, Leftoverbricks writes:
| | I observe that some parts are regularly offered for exorbitant prices when there
is actually no reason for this.
Take for example this part
This was previously only available in set and
These sets were limited in number and are much sought after.
Since 2024, a new set has been available that contains this part.
It can be purchased in any LEGO store or reseller. But I still see that every
new seller of this part bases their price on the original price when this part
was still rare.
This it totally nuts imo.
I'm thinking of parting out 10 sets containing this part and pricing them
at around 50 cents to change the price guide which will force future sellers
of this item to sell this item cheaper.
To the sellers: do you also experience these kinds of crazy things?
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You really think sellers are checking the pricing and availability of every item
in a part out? They set it 'just below the 6 months average' and click
the button.
By the way, if everyone keeps doing that, the prices will all hit bottom. Like
every book on amazon costing $.99
~Jen
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| Author: | rickcraine | | Posted: | Apr 3, 2024 12:43 | | Subject: | Re: Incorrect parts price inflation | | Viewed: | 75 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, jennnifer writes:
| | In Selling, Leftoverbricks writes:
| | I observe that some parts are regularly offered for exorbitant prices when there
is actually no reason for this.
Take for example this part
This was previously only available in set and
These sets were limited in number and are much sought after.
Since 2024, a new set has been available that contains this part.
It can be purchased in any LEGO store or reseller. But I still see that every
new seller of this part bases their price on the original price when this part
was still rare.
This it totally nuts imo.
I'm thinking of parting out 10 sets containing this part and pricing them
at around 50 cents to change the price guide which will force future sellers
of this item to sell this item cheaper.
To the sellers: do you also experience these kinds of crazy things?
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You really think sellers are checking the pricing and availability of every item
in a part out? They set it 'just below the 6 months average' and click
the button.
By the way, if everyone keeps doing that, the prices will all hit bottom. Like
every book on amazon costing $.99
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A specific part should be worth what similar rarity parts are, it's a supply
and demand market. As a buyer, I appreciate the thoughtfulness towards buyers
Leftoverbricks shows by this post
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Apr 3, 2024 12:22 | | Subject: | Re: Incorrect parts price inflation | | Viewed: | 93 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Leftoverbricks writes:
| | I observe that some parts are regularly offered for exorbitant prices when there
is actually no reason for this.
Take for example this part
This was previously only available in set and
These sets were limited in number and are much sought after.
Since 2024, a new set has been available that contains this part.
It can be purchased in any LEGO store or reseller. But I still see that every
new seller of this part bases their price on the original price when this part
was still rare.
This it totally nuts imo.
I'm thinking of parting out 10 sets containing this part and pricing them
at around 50 cents to change the price guide which will force future sellers
of this item to sell this item cheaper.
To the sellers: do you also experience these kinds of crazy things?
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You really think sellers are checking the pricing and availability of every item
in a part out? They set it 'just below the 6 months average' and click
the button.
By the way, if everyone keeps doing that, the prices will all hit bottom. Like
every book on amazon costing $.99
~Jen
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| Author: | Leftoverbricks | | Posted: | Apr 3, 2024 11:59 | | Subject: | Incorrect parts price inflation | | Viewed: | 300 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| I observe that some parts are regularly offered for exorbitant prices when there
is actually no reason for this.
Take for example this part
This was previously only available in set and
These sets were limited in number and are much sought after.
Since 2024, a new set has been available that contains this part.
It can be purchased in any LEGO store or reseller. But I still see that every
new seller of this part bases their price on the original price when this part
was still rare.
This it totally nuts imo.
I'm thinking of parting out 10 sets containing this part and pricing them
at around 50 cents to change the price guide which will force future sellers
of this item to sell this item cheaper.
To the sellers: do you also experience these kinds of crazy things?
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| Author: | here4bricks614 | | Posted: | Apr 1, 2024 19:02 | | Subject: | Re: 3004 and its variants/alternates | | Viewed: | 39 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, RutiFruti writes:
| | Hello everyone!
I would like to upload in my inventory several used 3004 parts (so far 95% of
my inventory is new).
When separating, I have noticed that I have few different bottoms:
- The common one (first picture) is with bottom tube.
- The second one (second picture) is with bottom tube, but with the tube "empty"
(not sure if there is a specific word/characteristic for this...).
- The third one (third picture) seems to be an old version.
- Then, the fourth one seems to be a very old version of 3065.
My question is, how do I upload them? Altogether under 3004 without any remark
(in the case that they are all in good condition...)?
I have read in the forum that people do not like to have different entries for
the same part (only one for new and one for used), so... I would like to avoid
having many entries for 3004 used but, at the same time, would you be happy receiving
10x 3004 where 8x have normal bottom and 2x "empty(?)" bottom?
Also, what if some parts are in mint condition and some others are with some
scratches? How do you normally differentiate them in your shops?
Sorry for the long question, but hope I made the point!
Thanks a lot!
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Hollow peg, solid peg, etc. There are buyers who prefer older versions and will
gravitate toward these descriptions.
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| Author: | RutiFruti | | Posted: | Apr 1, 2024 17:16 | | Subject: | 3004 and its variants/alternates | | Viewed: | 68 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| Hello everyone!
I would like to upload in my inventory several used 3004 parts (so far 95% of
my inventory is new).
When separating, I have noticed that I have few different bottoms:
- The common one (first picture) is with bottom tube.
- The second one (second picture) is with bottom tube, but with the tube "empty"
(not sure if there is a specific word/characteristic for this...).
- The third one (third picture) seems to be an old version.
- Then, the fourth one seems to be a very old version of 3065.
My question is, how do I upload them? Altogether under 3004 without any remark
(in the case that they are all in good condition...)?
I have read in the forum that people do not like to have different entries for
the same part (only one for new and one for used), so... I would like to avoid
having many entries for 3004 used but, at the same time, would you be happy receiving
10x 3004 where 8x have normal bottom and 2x "empty(?)" bottom?
Also, what if some parts are in mint condition and some others are with some
scratches? How do you normally differentiate them in your shops?
Sorry for the long question, but hope I made the point!
Thanks a lot!
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| Author: | 1001bricks | | Posted: | Mar 31, 2024 21:43 | | Subject: | Re: Any interest in v3 of Istok's Unofficial.... | | Viewed: | 62 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, InanimateReason writes:
| | I ran across a CD of Gary Istok's Unofficial LEGO Sets/Parts Collectors Guid
in a box of old old RCX and NXT era books and CDs. I know Mr. Istok has released
newer editions of his guide. Do you all think there is any point to listing this
perhaps as a custom item?
Is that even permissible now that LEGO owns the site?
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https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=103&q=sale
Non LEGO Items: Certain non LEGO items that are deemed by BrickLink to be
part of LEGO fan culture may be listed. These include literature about LEGO products,
LEGO memorabilia, and items used to make custom sets (e.g., stickers, instructions,
and boxes). BrickLink reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine
whether a certain Non LEGO Item is appropriate for listing.
We distributed worldwide BrickJournal for a few years, and it was accepted and
not a problem.
https://brickjournal.com/
Maybe I'd simply try to sell it because it probably belongs to "These
include literature about LEGO products, LEGO memorabilia" and see if an Admin
will remove it?
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| Author: | crazylegoman | | Posted: | Mar 31, 2024 21:41 | | Subject: | Re: Any interest in v3 of Istok's Unofficial.... | | Viewed: | 46 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Saitobricks.ca writes:
| | In Selling, InanimateReason writes:
| | I ran across a CD of Gary Istok's Unofficial LEGO Sets/Parts Collectors Guid
in a box of old old RCX and NXT era books and CDs. I know Mr. Istok has released
newer editions of his guide. Do you all think there is any point to listing this
perhaps as a custom item?
Is that even permissible now that LEGO owns the site?
Bill
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Could you play it?
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It's not an audio CD. It's a data disc that has a bunch of .pdf files.
David
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| Author: | Saitobricks.ca | | Posted: | Mar 31, 2024 21:37 | | Subject: | Re: Any interest in v3 of Istok's Unofficial.... | | Viewed: | 46 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, InanimateReason writes:
| | I ran across a CD of Gary Istok's Unofficial LEGO Sets/Parts Collectors Guid
in a box of old old RCX and NXT era books and CDs. I know Mr. Istok has released
newer editions of his guide. Do you all think there is any point to listing this
perhaps as a custom item?
Is that even permissible now that LEGO owns the site?
Bill
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Could you play it?
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| Author: | InanimateReason | | Posted: | Mar 31, 2024 21:36 | | Subject: | Any interest in v3 of Istok's Unofficial.... | | Viewed: | 106 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| I ran across a CD of Gary Istok's Unofficial LEGO Sets/Parts Collectors Guid
in a box of old old RCX and NXT era books and CDs. I know Mr. Istok has released
newer editions of his guide. Do you all think there is any point to listing this
perhaps as a custom item?
Is that even permissible now that LEGO owns the site?
Bill
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| Author: | yorbrick | | Posted: | Mar 31, 2024 04:33 | | Subject: | Re: Any theories on why a used part costs more ? | | Viewed: | 62 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, getlego writes:
| | I randomly looked at some parts in my inventory and I found one example of a
used part costing ten cents more that a new part. I'm sure I've seen
other examples but that's not the issue. What is it that drives prices the
best. Is it possibly part of the algorithm to fill someone's wanted list
or do people mostly default to used parts on that list? I thought this could
help us sellers use better methods of selling somehow.
The part I'm talking about is 3068bpb0929 2x2 map tile. Last six months .27
cents used, compared to .17 cents new.
any thoughts on this ? I've sometimes thought about listing everything used
unless it was a rare part. You would lose money up front but possibly make more
sales ???? Apparently on this part you would make more money. Just a strange
topic I thought would be fun to discuss.
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It can happen when a once relatively hard to find part suddenly becomes more
common as it is in a new set. There is often a lag for prices to stabilise especially
if people using wants lists don't care if they overpay a little to get it
all in one order.
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| Author: | getlego | | Posted: | Mar 31, 2024 04:23 | | Subject: | Any theories on why a used part costs more ? | | Viewed: | 122 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| I randomly looked at some parts in my inventory and I found one example of a
used part costing ten cents more that a new part. I'm sure I've seen
other examples but that's not the issue. What is it that drives prices the
best. Is it possibly part of the algorithm to fill someone's wanted list
or do people mostly default to used parts on that list? I thought this could
help us sellers use better methods of selling somehow.
The part I'm talking about is 3068bpb0929 2x2 map tile. Last six months .27
cents used, compared to .17 cents new.
any thoughts on this ? I've sometimes thought about listing everything used
unless it was a rare part. You would lose money up front but possibly make more
sales ???? Apparently on this part you would make more money. Just a strange
topic I thought would be fun to discuss.
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| Author: | zorbanj | | Posted: | Mar 30, 2024 19:42 | | Subject: | Re: Opening Store Back Up Soon; However... | | Viewed: | 52 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Bond writes:
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Any advice? Any special tools or methods you use to keep fraudulent chargeback
to a minimum? Even basic advice regarding making the selling experience as issue-free
for the buyer would be welcome. I have initiated automated checkout.
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Maybe I missed a policy change, but chargebacks have always been allowed. Even
so, they are very rare. I can only recall getting one chargeback for a low-dollar
non-Lego item on another platform, and the buyer was clearly unhinged.
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| Author: | TheBrickGuys | | Posted: | Mar 30, 2024 19:30 | | Subject: | Re: Opening Store Back Up Soon; However... | | Viewed: | 44 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| Like others have stated, chargebacks just dont happen very often. Out of all
the sales we have had over the past decade we have had only a few customers file
a chargeback with PayPal and all but one we went ahead and gave a full refund
before PayPal even made a decision because it was obvious by looking at the tracking
info that the order was most likely lost in the mail. The one we did dispute
we won.
Even if the few we had were just people trying to get an order for free, it is
still a small price to pay when you compare that the ratio of orders going bad
verses orders being completed where all ends well is probably one bad for every
3000 good.
With all that being said, I can still appreciate your concern. I still will fret
sometimes when we get an order for high dollar set from a new buyer but we have
yet to have any larger order go bad or get lost in the mail. And when it comes
to first time buyers, we have never had a problem yet.
If I do fill the occasional order where I feel a little apprehensiveness about
the order then I just pay a little extra and buy insurance.
Jim
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| Author: | SylvainLS | | Posted: | Mar 30, 2024 15:12 | | Subject: | Re: Selling Store Off | | Viewed: | 74 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, KangaWa writes:
| | Not sure if this is allowed here but I have to unfortunately move away from my
store, so I'm selling everything off. […]
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Hi,
You’ll need to open your store as you can’t advertise something that’s not for
sale in your store.
You can set a high minimum value to prevent orders.
Also add a clear announcement on the banner, splash page or terms to explain
you want to sell your whole inventory.
Also, ads (sales & new items for sale) should go to the Sales topic… but selling
an entire store is a bit of an edge case: you’re not advertising to the common
buyer. I’ll let you decide if you want to post there.
(But the limit is still 1 ad per month to prevent year-long “I’m selling my store”
sales: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1437060 )
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| Author: | KangaWa | | Posted: | Mar 30, 2024 14:42 | | Subject: | Selling Store Off | | Viewed: | 214 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| Not sure if this is allowed here but I have to unfortunately move away from my
store, so I'm selling everything off.
My store consists of almost 10k pieces, there are no minifigs, I only have some
weapons and accessories, the rest are lego pieces, everything is used. Feel free
to DM me for the BrickStore file. The store fits in 6 Racco drawers, and I have
got one more that is empty, but brand new, I've just taken the packaging
off of it. There are also a few shipping supplies.
The rest is in bulk form, I have A-sorted it and washed it. There is a variety
of parts, and a couple sets that have been taken apart, everything is only used.
There is a total of around 40kg of bulk that I am trying to sell.
Given the quantity, local pickup is preferred, but shipping can also be arranged.
Located in England, UK.
Feel free to DM me for any additional information and images.
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| Author: | popsicle | | Posted: | Mar 30, 2024 14:16 | | Subject: | Re: Opening Store Back Up Soon; However... | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Bond writes:
| | It has been about a year since my store was last opened for a month or longer.
I'm presuming that there have been a number of significant policy changes
in that time, particularly for sellers. That being said, I do make every effort
to keep up; I read the Forum regularly, being especially alert for posts regarding
seller issues (and resolutions) and selling tips.
What I'm really jittery about is the potential for fraudulent PayPal chargeback
once I begin pushing out orders again. Out of my 776 feedback (775 positive,
1 neutral, and 0 complaint), 510 of the positives were for selling. Even my one
neutral reads "Awesome seller". So I'd like to think, at least, that
a potential buyer will trust me to get their order correct and sent to them in
undamaged condition.
But that, of course, does not stop a handful of buyers from pulling the ol'
chargeback lever despite the fact that they got their order complete and undamaged.
A lot of the posts I've read over the years from high-feedback sellers regarding
this nightmare is that, more often than not, the seller ends up on the losing
side of the dispute. This is the kind of thing that I'd like to avoid or
at least minimize.
Any advice? Any special tools or methods you use to keep fraudulent chargeback
to a minimum? Even basic advice regarding making the selling experience as issue-free
for the buyer would be welcome. I have initiated automated checkout.
- Bond
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Welcome back, Pat
Anecdotally, never been given reason to worry about the "fraudulent chargeback"
and consequently never have. Just CYA on larger dollar amount orders...
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| Author: | Nubs_Select | | Posted: | Mar 29, 2024 21:39 | | Subject: | Re: Opening Store Back Up Soon; However... | | Viewed: | 55 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| in regards to PayPal chargebacks, I wouldn't worry too much. if you have
tracking then the worst case scenario is you'll get the item back and you'll
be out of the sale (except for very rare cases where they sent something else
back in which case if you wanted you could probably get the law involved) but
in general Paypal claim are extraordinarily rare. I've had 11635 orders on
bricklink, brickowl, and eBay combined since I started selling online about 5+
years ago. in total I've had exactly 1 Paypal case filled against me which
was about 5+ years back and I won that case. in general Paypal cases tho can
be a nightmare when they happen are by no means a common thing
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| Author: | BrickOutLoud | | Posted: | Mar 29, 2024 21:29 | | Subject: | Re: Opening Store Back Up Soon; However... | | Viewed: | 56 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| I'm closing in on 8,000 sales and never really had an issue. Use tracking
and paypal really isnt a problem. Of course, others here have way more experience
than me, but i've never really had a problem. Welcome back!
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| Author: | Bond | | Posted: | Mar 29, 2024 21:15 | | Subject: | Opening Store Back Up Soon; However... | | Viewed: | 167 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| It has been about a year since my store was last opened for a month or longer.
I'm presuming that there have been a number of significant policy changes
in that time, particularly for sellers. That being said, I do make every effort
to keep up; I read the Forum regularly, being especially alert for posts regarding
seller issues (and resolutions) and selling tips.
What I'm really jittery about is the potential for fraudulent PayPal chargeback
once I begin pushing out orders again. Out of my 776 feedback (775 positive,
1 neutral, and 0 complaint), 510 of the positives were for selling. Even my one
neutral reads "Awesome seller". So I'd like to think, at least, that
a potential buyer will trust me to get their order correct and sent to them in
undamaged condition.
But that, of course, does not stop a handful of buyers from pulling the ol'
chargeback lever despite the fact that they got their order complete and undamaged.
A lot of the posts I've read over the years from high-feedback sellers regarding
this nightmare is that, more often than not, the seller ends up on the losing
side of the dispute. This is the kind of thing that I'd like to avoid or
at least minimize.
Any advice? Any special tools or methods you use to keep fraudulent chargeback
to a minimum? Even basic advice regarding making the selling experience as issue-free
for the buyer would be welcome. I have initiated automated checkout.
- Bond
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| Author: | steffenme1 | | Posted: | Mar 29, 2024 10:38 | | Subject: | Re: Moving, selling store. Looking for guidance. | | Viewed: | 44 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| That makes sense, and it's a good thing to keep in mind, esp as my goal is
to lower my inventory so I don't have to move it. Having to figure out what
to do with 25K low value parts I have lingering in my store feels like swapping
one problem for another.
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| Author: | SezaR | | Posted: | Mar 28, 2024 15:55 | | Subject: | Re: 'Contact me' Link Next To Store Name In Store | | Viewed: | 27 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, IVG_Bricks writes:
| | Can someone please tell me how it is possible to add the 'contact me'
link next to my store name inside my store? I notice some sellers have this
but I just cant work out how to add it? I have annotated where I mean in the
image attached. Thanks
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Are you also expecting a response from yourself, or are you just checking if
you're responsive?!
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| Author: | IVG_Bricks | | Posted: | Mar 28, 2024 15:51 | | Subject: | Re: 'Contact me' Link Next To Store Name In Store | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | In Selling, IVG_Bricks writes:
| | Can someone please tell me how it is possible to add the 'contact me'
link next to my store name inside my store? I notice some sellers have this
but I just cant work out how to add it? I have annotated where I mean in the
image attached. Thanks
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It’s showing for me. It might not show for you because it wouldn’t be very productive
to contact yourself
😂😂 ok fair enough
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| Author: | IVG_Bricks | | Posted: | Mar 28, 2024 15:51 | | Subject: | Re: 'Contact me' Link Next To Store Name In Store | | Viewed: | 29 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, popsicle writes:
| | In Selling, IVG_Bricks writes:
| | Can someone please tell me how it is possible to add the 'contact me'
link next to my store name inside my store? I notice some sellers have this
but I just cant work out how to add it? I have annotated where I mean in the
image attached. Thanks
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You have it. Doesn't appear to store owner
Thanks for your help 😊
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| Author: | Brickman4you | | Posted: | Mar 28, 2024 15:45 | | Subject: | Re: 'Contact me' Link Next To Store Name In Store | | Viewed: | 23 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, IVG_Bricks writes:
| | Can someone please tell me how it is possible to add the 'contact me'
link next to my store name inside my store? I notice some sellers have this
but I just cant work out how to add it? I have annotated where I mean in the
image attached. Thanks
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looks fine...
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| Author: | Dhobeck | | Posted: | Mar 28, 2024 15:44 | | Subject: | Re: 'Contact me' Link Next To Store Name In Store | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, IVG_Bricks writes:
| | Can someone please tell me how it is possible to add the 'contact me'
link next to my store name inside my store? I notice some sellers have this
but I just cant work out how to add it? I have annotated where I mean in the
image attached. Thanks
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It’s showing for me. It might not show for you because it wouldn’t be very productive
to contact yourself
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| Author: | popsicle | | Posted: | Mar 28, 2024 15:44 | | Subject: | Re: 'Contact me' Link Next To Store Name In Store | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, IVG_Bricks writes:
| | Can someone please tell me how it is possible to add the 'contact me'
link next to my store name inside my store? I notice some sellers have this
but I just cant work out how to add it? I have annotated where I mean in the
image attached. Thanks
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You have it. Doesn't appear to store owner
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| Author: | IVG_Bricks | | Posted: | Mar 28, 2024 15:41 | | Subject: | 'Contact me' Link Next To Store Name In Store | | Viewed: | 102 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| Can someone please tell me how it is possible to add the 'contact me'
link next to my store name inside my store? I notice some sellers have this
but I just cant work out how to add it? I have annotated where I mean in the
image attached. Thanks
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| Author: | Leftoverbricks | | Posted: | Mar 27, 2024 11:48 | | Subject: | Re: Moving, selling store. Looking for guidance. | | Viewed: | 67 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, steffenme1 writes:
| | Hello Bricklink, I'm moving across country in a few months and I won't
be taking my store with me so I need to get working on offloading my inventory.
Would prefer to sell the whole lot rather than have a fire sale; would really
like to hear from any others who have had to do the same.
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Sold my shop a month or two ago.* My shop was around the same size of your inventory.
I sold it for 24% of my inventory value and it was a great deal.
Don't be tempted by a general sale of 50% or something like that. This
way you only sell the valuable things and are left with the unsellable items.
Good luck!
*By the way, I have continued my store but with a very small number of items
that I can easily handle and without taking up much space.
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| Author: | enig | | Posted: | Mar 27, 2024 09:19 | | Subject: | Re: Moving, selling store. Looking for guidance. | | Viewed: | 52 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| | | Apart this, hoping you're happy to move!
I miss being able and free to move.
Accumulating metric tons of LEGO doesn't help...
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Consider yourself lucky! I am rearranging my garage for extra storage as we speak.
Happy to help you out with that metric tons worth of issue that you're having.
Free of charge even.
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| Author: | 1001bricks | | Posted: | Mar 26, 2024 18:19 | | Subject: | Re: Moving, selling store. Looking for guidance. | | Viewed: | 61 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, steffenme1 writes:
| | Hello Bricklink, I'm moving across country in a few months and I won't
be taking my store with me so I need to get working on offloading my inventory.
Would prefer to sell the whole lot rather than have a fire sale; would really
like to hear from any others who have had to do the same.
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I'd better make big 50% off sales or such.
Then sell the remaining in batches or any easy way like on eBay...
Otherwise for a full shop, count you'll get LESS than 20% of its current
pricing - and IF someone's ready to invest AND to pick it up, because shipping
may explode the deal. Sincerely, chances are few.
Apart this, hoping you're happy to move!
I miss being able and free to move.
Accumulating metric tons of LEGO doesn't help...
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| Author: | steffenme1 | | Posted: | Mar 26, 2024 18:12 | | Subject: | Moving, selling store. Looking for guidance. | | Viewed: | 212 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| Hello Bricklink, I'm moving across country in a few months and I won't
be taking my store with me so I need to get working on offloading my inventory.
Would prefer to sell the whole lot rather than have a fire sale; would really
like to hear from any others who have had to do the same.
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| Author: | Dhobeck | | Posted: | Mar 26, 2024 14:25 | | Subject: | Added to store | | Viewed: | 31 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | Hi, I found this marbled part on in an unsorted lot and I have a few questions.
1. How would I got about listing this part?
2. What’s a good price for it?
Thanks
SirIceCreamMansBrixNFigs
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I have created a lot for this part in my stock room and was wondering what I
should list it as. I was thinking $5 but I have only done a little research on
it.
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It’s now available for $5.99 on my store.
https://store.bricklink.com/Dhobeck?p=Dhobeck&itemID=401873034
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| Author: | Dhobeck | | Posted: | Mar 26, 2024 13:25 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 42 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | Hi, I found this marbled part on in an unsorted lot and I have a few questions.
1. How would I got about listing this part?
2. What’s a good price for it?
Thanks
SirIceCreamMansBrixNFigs
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I have created a lot for this part in my stock room and was wondering what I
should list it as. I was thinking $5 but I have only done a little research on
it.
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| Author: | peregrinator | | Posted: | Mar 26, 2024 13:04 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | Hi, I found this marbled part on in an unsorted lot and I have a few questions.
1. How would I got about listing this part?
2. What’s a good price for it?
Thanks
SirIceCreamMansBrixNFigs
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More photos
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Real
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 26, 2024 12:47 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 34 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| Hi and thanks.
However I was referring to these discussions elsewhere regarding Lepin.
I believe there was an extensive discussion regarding fake logo bricks on here
where the outcome was that Lego confirmed they were real and not faked Logo bricks.
Lepin may not have been mentioned at the time but clone bricks with Lego logo
were questioned and if I remember correctly someone made an effort to discredit
the so called evidence by asking Lego themselves to examine them.
I may have this confused with another discussion but I don’t think so, someone
please correct me if I’m wrong.
In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | In Selling, Stuart9 writes:
| | Never seen anything with Lego logo that was fake, please post links or photo’s.
In my opinion this part is genuine, it happens from time to time.
In Selling, The_Panther_X writes:
| | In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | Hi, I found this marbled part on in an unsorted lot and I have a few questions.
1. How would I got about listing this part?
2. What’s a good price for it?
Thanks
SirIceCreamMansBrixNFigs
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I don't wanna burst your bubble but that is counterfeit. I have seen them
come up a lot in my unsorted lots. They are LEPIN used in their rip off of some
of the Harry Potter sets. If you check I doubt you will find part numbers on
the bottom but they will probably still have a logo but it will likely be rounded
off or smoother. They are likely still printing them from stolen molds that
were supposed to have been destroyed. Another give away is the color mixing of
Bley and Tan which was common of their HP knock offs. I find this a lot in lots
of bulk parts I buy on auctions. Another common version has Red and Dark-Red
marbling also usually with worn logos but no part numbers.
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https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1461250
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| Author: | SylvainLS | | Posted: | Mar 26, 2024 12:18 | | Subject: | Re: Stickers are replacements | | Viewed: | 44 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Dino writes:
| | Hi,
is it allowed to sell sets when the stickers are replacements?
Regards
Werner
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Hi,
What are you calling ‘replacements’? Stickers not made by LEGO? That would
be fakes, and therefore forbidden here.
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| Author: | Dino | | Posted: | Mar 26, 2024 12:08 | | Subject: | Stickers are replacements | | Viewed: | 125 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| Hi,
is it allowed to sell sets when the stickers are replacements?
Regards
Werner
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| Author: | Dhobeck | | Posted: | Mar 26, 2024 12:08 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, ghyde writes:
| | In Selling, peregrinator writes:
| | In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | Oh well worth the shot though. Thanks for helping.
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I don't know what it would go for but it's not counterfeit.
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Would it be possible to send this to one of the LEGO Customer Service representatives
so that they can tell one way or another?
If done discreetly and through channels, we all could benefit from knowing for
sure if this is genuine or not.
Cheers ...
ghyde
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Would I just send them a email with pictures of the part asking if it genuine
love or not?
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| Author: | Dhobeck | | Posted: | Mar 26, 2024 12:01 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 28 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Stuart9 writes:
| | Never seen anything with Lego logo that was fake, please post links or photo’s.
In my opinion this part is genuine, it happens from time to time.
In Selling, The_Panther_X writes:
| | In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | Hi, I found this marbled part on in an unsorted lot and I have a few questions.
1. How would I got about listing this part?
2. What’s a good price for it?
Thanks
SirIceCreamMansBrixNFigs
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I don't wanna burst your bubble but that is counterfeit. I have seen them
come up a lot in my unsorted lots. They are LEPIN used in their rip off of some
of the Harry Potter sets. If you check I doubt you will find part numbers on
the bottom but they will probably still have a logo but it will likely be rounded
off or smoother. They are likely still printing them from stolen molds that
were supposed to have been destroyed. Another give away is the color mixing of
Bley and Tan which was common of their HP knock offs. I find this a lot in lots
of bulk parts I buy on auctions. Another common version has Red and Dark-Red
marbling also usually with worn logos but no part numbers.
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https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1461250
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| Author: | Stuart9 | | Posted: | Mar 26, 2024 10:22 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| Never seen anything with Lego logo that was fake, please post links or photo’s.
In my opinion this part is genuine, it happens from time to time.
In Selling, The_Panther_X writes:
| | In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | Hi, I found this marbled part on in an unsorted lot and I have a few questions.
1. How would I got about listing this part?
2. What’s a good price for it?
Thanks
SirIceCreamMansBrixNFigs
|
I don't wanna burst your bubble but that is counterfeit. I have seen them
come up a lot in my unsorted lots. They are LEPIN used in their rip off of some
of the Harry Potter sets. If you check I doubt you will find part numbers on
the bottom but they will probably still have a logo but it will likely be rounded
off or smoother. They are likely still printing them from stolen molds that
were supposed to have been destroyed. Another give away is the color mixing of
Bley and Tan which was common of their HP knock offs. I find this a lot in lots
of bulk parts I buy on auctions. Another common version has Red and Dark-Red
marbling also usually with worn logos but no part numbers.
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| Author: | tonnic | | Posted: | Mar 26, 2024 04:37 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 42 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, The_Panther_X writes:
| | In Selling, Nubs_Select writes:
| | its generally agreed that no knockoff has lego logos. if it has the logo its
most likely real. unless there was a very recent development that I'm unaware
of?
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Lepin was well known for having the Lego stamped studs...its been a few years
but there was a huge statement about this up on a certain auction site about
the counterfeits having the lego print on certain parts. The HP Castle and their
knock-off of the Executor were two prominent offenders. Often they were even
being listed in "Lego" box art.
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I never saw Lupin or any other brand that produces Lego like material using
the Lego logo.
So, in my opinion if it has Lego in or on the studs it truly is Lego. I have
no doubts about this part from looking at the picture.
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| Author: | The_Panther_X | | Posted: | Mar 26, 2024 00:10 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 49 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | Hi, I found this marbled part on in an unsorted lot and I have a few questions.
1. How would I got about listing this part?
2. What’s a good price for it?
Thanks
SirIceCreamMansBrixNFigs
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More photos
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The more detailed images look less like Lepin...they have the proper shape in
the hollow studs and the plastic is not as translucent or sketchy. It might actually
be a legit piece.
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| Author: | The_Panther_X | | Posted: | Mar 26, 2024 00:04 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Nubs_Select writes:
| | its generally agreed that no knockoff has lego logos. if it has the logo its
most likely real. unless there was a very recent development that I'm unaware
of?
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Lepin was well known for having the Lego stamped studs...its been a few years
but there was a huge statement about this up on a certain auction site about
the counterfeits having the lego print on certain parts. The HP Castle and their
knock-off of the Executor were two prominent offenders. Often they were even
being listed in "Lego" box art.
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| Author: | ghyde | | Posted: | Mar 25, 2024 21:31 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 62 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, peregrinator writes:
| | In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | Oh well worth the shot though. Thanks for helping.
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I don't know what it would go for but it's not counterfeit.
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Would it be possible to send this to one of the LEGO Customer Service representatives
so that they can tell one way or another?
If done discreetly and through channels, we all could benefit from knowing for
sure if this is genuine or not.
Cheers ...
ghyde
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Mar 25, 2024 21:18 | | Subject: | Re: Wheels and wheel and tire assemblies | | Viewed: | 44 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Shiny_Stuff writes:
| | In Selling, Debstarcrazy writes:
| | Hi all.
Just spent some time doing my least favourite task: Adding wheels and wheel assemblies
to inventory....
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I have always liked the option to use assemblies where it makes sense to do so.
One example is where a specific tire and wheel combo only exists as one exact
example or one color combination. There are very few of those, I think.
After spending time identifying wheels and tires, it can save you a ton of headaches
in the future if you LABEL THEM with the part numbers.
____
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How are you supposed to LABEL tires from a used lot you haven't identified
yet?
~Jen
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| Author: | Dhobeck | | Posted: | Mar 25, 2024 20:43 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 53 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Nubs_Select writes:
| | In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | In Selling, Nubs_Select writes:
Would I list it as a custom lot or under the actual part listing?
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id probably lean to custom lot so it doesn't mess with the price guide if/when
it sells
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True, custom it is.
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| Author: | Shiny_Stuff | | Posted: | Mar 25, 2024 20:30 | | Subject: | Re: Wheels and wheel and tire assemblies | | Viewed: | 31 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Debstarcrazy writes:
| | Hi all.
Just spent some time doing my least favourite task: Adding wheels and wheel assemblies
to inventory....
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I have always liked the option to use assemblies where it makes sense to do so.
One example is where a specific tire and wheel combo only exists as one exact
example or one color combination. There are very few of those, I think.
After spending time identifying wheels and tires, it can save you a ton of headaches
in the future if you LABEL THEM with the part numbers.
____
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| Author: | Nubs_Select | | Posted: | Mar 25, 2024 20:28 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 48 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | In Selling, Nubs_Select writes:
Would I list it as a custom lot or under the actual part listing?
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id probably lean to custom lot so it doesn't mess with the price guide if/when
it sells
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| Author: | Dhobeck | | Posted: | Mar 25, 2024 20:24 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Nubs_Select writes:
Would I list it as a custom lot or under the actual part listing?
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| Author: | Dhobeck | | Posted: | Mar 25, 2024 20:23 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, peregrinator writes:
| | In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | Oh well worth the shot though. Thanks for helping.
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I don't know what it would go for but it's not counterfeit.
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I was thinking of throwing it out but for now I’ll hang onto it until I can be
100% certain
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| Author: | Nubs_Select | | Posted: | Mar 25, 2024 20:21 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 39 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| | looks real to me |
| Author: | Dhobeck | | Posted: | Mar 25, 2024 20:17 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 60 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | Hi, I found this marbled part on in an unsorted lot and I have a few questions.
1. How would I got about listing this part?
2. What’s a good price for it?
Thanks
SirIceCreamMansBrixNFigs
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More photos
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| Author: | peregrinator | | Posted: | Mar 25, 2024 20:02 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 38 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | Oh well worth the shot though. Thanks for helping.
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I don't know what it would go for but it's not counterfeit.
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| Author: | Nubs_Select | | Posted: | Mar 25, 2024 19:58 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| its generally agreed that no knockoff has lego logos. if it has the logo its
most likely real. unless there was a very recent development that I'm unaware
of?
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| Author: | Dhobeck | | Posted: | Mar 25, 2024 19:51 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 44 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, The_Panther_X writes:
| | In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | Hi, I found this marbled part on in an unsorted lot and I have a few questions.
1. How would I got about listing this part?
2. What’s a good price for it?
Thanks
SirIceCreamMansBrixNFigs
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I don't wanna burst your bubble but that is counterfeit. I have seen them
come up a lot in my unsorted lots. They are LEPIN used in their rip off of some
of the Harry Potter sets. If you check I doubt you will find part numbers on
the bottom but they will probably still have a logo but it will likely be rounded
off or smoother. They are likely still printing them from stolen molds that
were supposed to have been destroyed. Another give away is the color mixing of
Bley and Tan which was common of their HP knock offs. I find this a lot in lots
of bulk parts I buy on auctions. Another common version has Red and Dark-Red
marbling also usually with worn logos but no part numbers.
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Oh well worth the shot though. Thanks for helping.
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| Author: | The_Panther_X | | Posted: | Mar 25, 2024 19:47 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 54 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | Hi, I found this marbled part on in an unsorted lot and I have a few questions.
1. How would I got about listing this part?
2. What’s a good price for it?
Thanks
SirIceCreamMansBrixNFigs
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I don't wanna burst your bubble but that is counterfeit. I have seen them
come up a lot in my unsorted lots. They are LEPIN used in their rip off of some
of the Harry Potter sets. If you check I doubt you will find part numbers on
the bottom but they will probably still have a logo but it will likely be rounded
off or smoother. They are likely still printing them from stolen molds that
were supposed to have been destroyed. Another give away is the color mixing of
Bley and Tan which was common of their HP knock offs. I find this a lot in lots
of bulk parts I buy on auctions. Another common version has Red and Dark-Red
marbling also usually with worn logos but no part numbers.
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| Author: | Dhobeck | | Posted: | Mar 25, 2024 18:45 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 59 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Dhobeck writes:
| | In Selling, Nubs_Select writes:
| | just to confirm does it have lego in the top studs? it looks very similar to
a design for some knockoff color schemes
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Yes it does have Lego on the top.
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But no part number, logo, or©️ on the bottom
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| Author: | Dhobeck | | Posted: | Mar 25, 2024 18:41 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 54 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Nubs_Select writes:
| | just to confirm does it have lego in the top studs? it looks very similar to
a design for some knockoff color schemes
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Yes it does have Lego on the top.
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| Author: | Nubs_Select | | Posted: | Mar 25, 2024 18:37 | | Subject: | Re: A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 49 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| just to confirm does it have lego in the top studs? it looks very similar to
a design for some knockoff color schemes
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| Author: | Dhobeck | | Posted: | Mar 25, 2024 18:23 | | Subject: | A marbled Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes | | Viewed: | 171 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| Hi, I found this marbled part on in an unsorted lot and I have a few questions.
1. How would I got about listing this part?
2. What’s a good price for it?
Thanks
SirIceCreamMansBrixNFigs
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Mar 25, 2024 09:20 | | Subject: | Re: Wheels and wheel and tire assemblies | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Sterra writes:
| | In Selling, zorbanj writes:
The first one is the one I was looking for. THANK YOU!!!
Its great because when printed on a standard printer page you can just lay the
tire on the picture for size and width comparison. I added several of the 'additional
notes' from the catalog entry to the pictures as well to identify variants.
I highly recommend this chart for every person identifying tires.
Sandra
TerraBrick
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Glad you found a copy! I really need to update that guide for everyone. It's
out of date.
~Jen
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| Author: | Sterra | | Posted: | Mar 25, 2024 09:09 | | Subject: | Re: Wheels and wheel and tire assemblies | | Viewed: | 31 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, zorbanj writes:
The first one is the one I was looking for. THANK YOU!!!
Its great because when printed on a standard printer page you can just lay the
tire on the picture for size and width comparison. I added several of the 'additional
notes' from the catalog entry to the pictures as well to identify variants.
I highly recommend this chart for every person identifying tires.
Sandra
TerraBrick
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| Author: | zorbanj | | Posted: | Mar 24, 2024 22:22 | | Subject: | Re: Wheels and wheel and tire assemblies | | Viewed: | 39 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| I made a download link to Jennnifer's guide:
https://we.tl/t-Wxwrjq5VTm
This link is good too:
http://wheels.sariel.pl/
In Selling, Carissamiss writes:
| | I believe it’s Jennnifer that made the awesome tire identification chart - maybe
she’ll see this post in the forum and repost it? Or you could try sending her
a message.
In Selling, Sterra writes:
| | I just did this task too. Anything I can separate I do. Do you have the printable
tire identification chart? I got a copy from someone here about 4 years ago.
Haven't been able to find it since. Would love to print (and save this
time) as mine is getting a little worn out.
Sandra
TerraBrick
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| Author: | Carissamiss | | Posted: | Mar 24, 2024 22:11 | | Subject: | Re: Wheels and wheel and tire assemblies | | Viewed: | 39 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| I believe it’s Jennnifer that made the awesome tire identification chart - maybe
she’ll see this post in the forum and repost it? Or you could try sending her
a message.
In Selling, Sterra writes:
| | I just did this task too. Anything I can separate I do. Do you have the printable
tire identification chart? I got a copy from someone here about 4 years ago.
Haven't been able to find it since. Would love to print (and save this
time) as mine is getting a little worn out.
Sandra
TerraBrick
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| Author: | crazylegoman | | Posted: | Mar 24, 2024 21:02 | | Subject: | Re: lego Star Wars collection | | Viewed: | 48 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, pamjkunkel writes:
| | I am moving and I am looking for a buyer for my vintage lego set. Several sets
factory sealed. All sets are complete. Most sets were put together, and not
played with.
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It's hard to buy your sets when your store is closed.
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| Author: | pamjkunkel | | Posted: | Mar 24, 2024 17:48 | | Subject: | lego Star Wars collection | | Viewed: | 112 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| I am moving and I am looking for a buyer for my vintage lego set. Several sets
factory sealed. All sets are complete. Most sets were put together, and not
played with.
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| Author: | Sterra | | Posted: | Mar 24, 2024 16:03 | | Subject: | Re: Wheels and wheel and tire assemblies | | Viewed: | 48 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Debstarcrazy writes:
| | Hi all.
Just spent some time doing my least favourite task: Adding wheels and wheel assemblies
to inventory. Im wondering if it might be easier to separate all the wheels and
tyres and sell them that waY, as I find all the different combinations so difficult
to work with! What do other sellers do? Is there a better way that I have not
yet thought of?
Many thanks
Debbie
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I just did this task too. Anything I can separate I do. Do you have the printable
tire identification chart? I got a copy from someone here about 4 years ago.
Haven't been able to find it since. Would love to print (and save this
time) as mine is getting a little worn out.
Sandra
TerraBrick
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| Author: | peregrinator | | Posted: | Mar 24, 2024 15:42 | | Subject: | Re: Wheels and wheel and tire assemblies | | Viewed: | 38 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Debstarcrazy writes:
| | Hi all.
Just spent some time doing my least favourite task: Adding wheels and wheel assemblies
to inventory. Im wondering if it might be easier to separate all the wheels and
tyres and sell them that waY, as I find all the different combinations so difficult
to work with! What do other sellers do? Is there a better way that I have not
yet thought of?
Many thanks
Debbie
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If I can take them apart safely, then I sell them separately.
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| Author: | 1001bricks | | Posted: | Mar 24, 2024 15:34 | | Subject: | Re: Wheels and wheel and tire assemblies | | Viewed: | 45 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Debstarcrazy writes:
| | Hi all.
Just spent some time doing my least favourite task: Adding wheels and wheel assemblies
to inventory. Im wondering if it might be easier to separate all the wheels and
tyres and sell them that waY, as I find all the different combinations so difficult
to work with! What do other sellers do? Is there a better way that I have not
yet thought of?
Many thanks
Debbie
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Tyres? Ah... tires!
I think it's better to sell them separately, this way buyer has the choice
to put any tire on the wheel, as there can be multiple assemblies. IMO.
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| Author: | Debstarcrazy | | Posted: | Mar 24, 2024 15:17 | | Subject: | Wheels and wheel and tire assemblies | | Viewed: | 93 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| Hi all.
Just spent some time doing my least favourite task: Adding wheels and wheel assemblies
to inventory. Im wondering if it might be easier to separate all the wheels and
tyres and sell them that waY, as I find all the different combinations so difficult
to work with! What do other sellers do? Is there a better way that I have not
yet thought of?
Many thanks
Debbie
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| Author: | popsicle | | Posted: | Mar 24, 2024 15:00 | | Subject: | Re: After some 18 years of managing a store here | | Viewed: | 70 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Ziegelmeister writes:
| | I had several X's and 0's on an order today. I was a little miffed
about it until I remembered I told it to not retain USED items, only new. Same
thing happened maybe?
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Yeah, something occurred since Friday. For us, and apparently you now too.
Oh well. I'm going with the "que sera, sera" approach to this
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| Author: | Ziegelmeister | | Posted: | Mar 24, 2024 14:39 | | Subject: | Re: After some 18 years of managing a store here | | Viewed: | 46 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| I had several X's and 0's on an order today. I was a little miffed
about it until I remembered I told it to not retain USED items, only new. Same
thing happened maybe?
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| Author: | peregrinator | | Posted: | Mar 24, 2024 14:17 | | Subject: | Re: Shipping from the US to Lithuania | | Viewed: | 31 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, romax1989 writes:
| | Can you explain the BL IOSS number? We're do I find that and how do I send
it electronically?
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The IOSS number should be on the VAT receipt generated by BrickLink.
You'll need to use a service like Pirate Ship to send the IOSS number electronically
- you can't when you purchase postage at the retail counter, and PayPal's
implementation of Ship Station doesn't provide for it.
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| Author: | romax1989 | | Posted: | Mar 24, 2024 14:02 | | Subject: | Re: Shipping from the US to Lithuania | | Viewed: | 27 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, peregrinator writes:
| | In Selling, romax1989 writes:
| | I had someone reach out asking to ship to Lithuania. I don't have experience
shipping international. The value of the order is $75 plus shipping. My question
is if there are any duties or customs I would be responsible for or if taxes
and such is taken out through bricklink. My understanding is there is like a
4.4% tax.
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EU VAT will be collected by BrickLink. The buyer is responsible for any customs
dues or duties.
Make sure to send the BL IOSS number electronically, or your buyer could get
charged VAT again.
Highly suggest a service like Pirate Ship's Simple Export Rate (chat with
their customer service to enable this).
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Can you explain the BL IOSS number? We're do I find that and how do I send
it electronically?
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| Author: | popsicle | | Posted: | Mar 24, 2024 13:51 | | Subject: | Re: After some 18 years of managing a store here | | Viewed: | 60 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, 1001bricks writes:
| | In Selling, popsicle writes:
| | ... it was easily noted and rectified
Something odd while processing an order this morning: All items within the order
that were sold out, had the red zero active-link to stockroomed (zero) inventory
of that item. What you’d normally see when the “Retain items in store inventory
after items are sold out” is activated within store listings.
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It happens from time to time.
It seems related to the instant payment feature.
Just before the buyer's trying to pay, BrickLink moves the order items to
stockroom so no one can buy them while the buyer's is on PayPal for example.
This can last up to 10 minutes as what I've heard, don't know where.
So the buyer can make a few trials if he doesn't manage to fully pay immediately...
When paid, the quantity of the items is ajusted accordingly to the order, and
the items are "un-stockroomed".
But apparently from time to time, or when the quantity falls to zero, those
cannot be "un-stockroomed" because quantity==0.
So they remain in stockroom with quantity==0.
This is normally purged at midnight EDT, and/or if you active the corresponding
feature in your shop settings...
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I see. Thank you.
Though now I'm left wondering why it's the first time for us then
Thanks again, in any case.
-popsicle
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| Author: | peregrinator | | Posted: | Mar 24, 2024 13:32 | | Subject: | Re: Shipping from the US to Lithuania | | Viewed: | 31 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, romax1989 writes:
| | I had someone reach out asking to ship to Lithuania. I don't have experience
shipping international. The value of the order is $75 plus shipping. My question
is if there are any duties or customs I would be responsible for or if taxes
and such is taken out through bricklink. My understanding is there is like a
4.4% tax.
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EU VAT will be collected by BrickLink. The buyer is responsible for any customs
dues or duties.
Make sure to send the BL IOSS number electronically, or your buyer could get
charged VAT again.
Highly suggest a service like Pirate Ship's Simple Export Rate (chat with
their customer service to enable this).
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| Author: | romax1989 | | Posted: | Mar 24, 2024 13:18 | | Subject: | Shipping from the US to Lithuania | | Viewed: | 69 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| I had someone reach out asking to ship to Lithuania. I don't have experience
shipping international. The value of the order is $75 plus shipping. My question
is if there are any duties or customs I would be responsible for or if taxes
and such is taken out through bricklink. My understanding is there is like a
4.4% tax.
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