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Raw talent and not much else to make it work

https://youtu.be/P_Npd2FyyLI

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 19:25

Subject:

Re: What's up with NOK

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Topic:

In General, popsicle writes:

In General, Nubs_Select writes:

In General, popsicle writes:

In General, LeeGo73 writes:

I've noticed that sometimes the prices in NOK are not sorted correctly (price
low high)

In the two screenshots it looks like one shop is pricing in EUR and that price
is converted to NOK and is sorted correctly. The other looks like it's pricing
in NOK, which is converted in EUR and is sorted incorrectly. Exchange rates are
the same 0.9911.63 is same as 2.3527.50

I have only noticed this behaviour with shop's from Norway. Why is this?

NOK, Nokia Oyj shares?

NOK NOK, whos there?

A Norwegian?

Are maybe someone doubling down on Nokia Oyj shares

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 19:18

Subject:

Re: What's up with NOK

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Topic:

In General, Nubs_Select writes:

In General, popsicle writes:

In General, LeeGo73 writes:

NOK, Nokia Oyj shares?

NOK NOK, whos there?

A Norwegian?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 19:14

Subject:

Re: What's up with NOK

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In General, LeeGo73 writes:

NOK, Nokia Oyj shares?

Okay, I get it, Norwegian Krone

Euro conversions have been somewhat wonky for
reasons outside the sphere of influence of BL and third party, and beyond whatever
site issue there might also be.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 17:33

Subject:

Re: Finally got my green brick

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Topic:

In General, The_Boyz_Bricks writes:

In General, popsicle writes:

In General, The_Boyz_Bricks writes:

In General, Nubs_Select writes:

In General, The_Boyz_Bricks writes:

In General, Poncke writes:

Didnt even realise. Got some delayed positive feedback from sellers

Pizza pizza pizza

Great!!! That happened to me not too long ago! Celebrating with you!

Congrats! Don’t forget to celebrate with pizza!!!

Thank you! We may actually celebrate with a foot long at Subway!

There it is! Finally a foodie I can relate to here...

Italian BMT; no lettuce, heavy tomatoes, heavy onions, vinegar on the meat side
and the oil on the veggie side, toasted of course

That sounds good! I might try it the next time I go!

My personal favorite is:
Regular white bread with pepper jack cheese and steak (also toasted). Along with
lettuce, tomato, onions, mayo, and a sweet onion sauce. It makes for the perfect
lunch!

I just might give that a try too. Thanks!

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 17:16

Subject:

Re: Finally got my green brick

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Topic:

In General, The_Boyz_Bricks writes:

In General, Nubs_Select writes:

In General, The_Boyz_Bricks writes:

In General, Poncke writes:

Didnt even realise. Got some delayed positive feedback from sellers

Pizza pizza pizza

Great!!! That happened to me not too long ago! Celebrating with you!

Congrats! Don’t forget to celebrate with pizza!!!

Thank you! We may actually celebrate with a foot long at Subway!

There it is! Finally a foodie I can relate to here...

Italian BMT; no lettuce, heavy tomatoes, heavy onions, vinegar on the meat side
and the oil on the veggie side, toasted of course

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 16:09

Subject:

Re: Closing in on purple brick

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Topic:

In General, CykillsGarage writes:

In General, Stuart9 writes:

Didn’t think I’d get there as I’ve been closed for two years or more.

Opened again recently and orders have been good, more than enough orders without
feedback to get me there.

Congrats!

How about getting you a brick now? That yellow brick would look pretty good on
your ID card alongside that interesting pic

You've been around long enough,
might be time

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 15:45

Subject:

Re: UK Members

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Topic:

In Taxes, enig writes:

In Taxes, 1001bricks writes:

In Taxes, popsicle writes:

Got someone asking to purchase a single part lot with a pre-shipping order value
of 120 USD. I'd like to try and oblige this member, if I can...

My question concerns the up-to-date rules as applied here to distance
selling with the UK. Not certain about UK cross-border buying protocols, anymore.

~ As seller, will I need to electronically insert proof of taxes-paid into the
customs form (IOSS) in order to avoid the buyer being double taxed?

~ If taxation is applicable to such an order, will taxes be processed within
the order itself, or garnered from the buyer on the receiving end?

Thanks in advance

Help pages notwithstanding, if any UK member would care to offer empirical
input it would be appreciated. Thanks

It's really straightforward

BrickLink will automatically collect the UK VAT (under GBP135).
You will receive an e-mail with the VAT receipt, and can download the PDF from
the order page if not recevied.
Print it and attach it in a transparent document pocket outside.
Fill a normal CN22 or CN23 form.

This. Specifically for UK - this is enough. Your PayPal payment will have a 'Partner
Fee' section for this, which will be forwarded to BL's PP account immediately.
You will have to attach a VAT invoice to the outside of the package - you will
see it on the order page + will receive an email from BL with a .pdf

No need to attach anything electronically to your shipping label.

Thank you, guys!

I'll take both of your inputs as empirical and as an affirmation of the updated
help page. Very helpful. Thanks again

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 14:12

Subject:

Re: UK Members

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Topic:

In Taxes, popsicle writes:

Help pages notwithstanding, if any UK member would care to offer empirical
input it would be appreciated. Thanks

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 13:50

Subject:

Re: UK Members

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Topic:

In Taxes, Nubs_Select writes:

In Taxes, popsicle writes:

In Taxes, Nubs_Select writes:

In Taxes, popsicle writes:

I may be mistaken but I think to the UK you don’t need IOSS but rather just printout
the VAT receipt and include it on the package. At the top of the order whenever
taxes (except to the USA) are applied you will have additional options at the
top of the order that let you know what to do. Picture 1 is from a UK order I
had which only prompts me to include the VAT receipt (which I download and print
out on 1 or several shipping labels and apply to the package just like the
normal label) and then in image 2 which went to the Netherlands I needed to also
include IOSS in addition to the receipt.

As for your 2nd question, yes if bricklink collects taxes they are collected
on the order itself just like USA sales tax unless it exceeds some $ amount which
varies by country in which case the buyer is charged it on delivery

Thanks. But this doesn't help to advance my understand beyond what I already
knew, in what to expect from the specific order details presented...

"if bricklink collects" "exceeds some $ amount"
"varies by country"

The effort is always appreciated though. Thanks again

These are specific numbers
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1464566

Thanks, Jason. But as I highlighted "up-to-date" is what I'm
looking for here.

"This document was last updated on Apr 26, 2021 17:28 by CE_Anastasia"

-popsicle

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 13:10

Subject:

Re: UK Members

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Topic:

In Taxes, Nubs_Select writes:

In Taxes, popsicle writes:

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 12:42

Subject:

Re: Finally got my green brick

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Topic:

In General, Poncke writes:

Didnt even realise. Got some delayed positive feedback from sellers

Somewhat poetic too; green brick for an Emerald Isle member

A solid BL milestone. Congrats!

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 11:55

Subject:

Re: Did they listen to us?

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Topic:

In General, pcthurman writes:

In General, popsicle writes:

In General, Ziegelmeister writes:

In General, popsicle writes:

Sorry, would you repeat that. I wasn't listening

TLG with it's discerning BL customers: https://youtu.be/aFYsJYPye94

Kinda wondered what that little one would achieve as a grown man, with such strength
of personality at three

That video is the best!

It really is

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 11:44

Subject:

UK Members

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Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 17, 2024 19:03

Subject:

Re: Did they listen to us?

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Topic:

In General, Ziegelmeister writes:

In General, popsicle writes:

Sorry, would you repeat that. I wasn't listening

TLG with it's discerning BL customers: https://youtu.be/aFYsJYPye94

Kinda wondered what that little one would achieve as a grown man, with such strength
of personality at three

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 17, 2024 18:38

Subject:

Re: Did they listen to us?

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Sorry, would you repeat that. I wasn't listening

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 17, 2024 18:36

Subject:

Re: Closing in on purple brick

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Topic:

In General, Stuart9 writes:

Didn’t think I’d get there as I’ve been closed for two years or more.

Opened again recently and orders have been good, more than enough orders without
feedback to get me there.

When you do go purple, celebrate with some music, old school

My son's girlfriend just bought the Prince LP over the weekend during our
visit. Fun listening to vinyl again

It'll be fun to see your veteran profile ID card with the purple brick.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 17, 2024 16:47

Subject:

Re: Store suspended - Fees

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Topic:

In Help, 1001bricks writes:

In Help, popsicle writes:

In Help, Stellar writes:

In Help, popsicle writes:

In Help, peregrinator writes:

In Help, yorbrick writes:

In Help, zorbanj writes:

This is the one bill I pay immediately, as soon as I receive it.

Same here. You get, what is it, about 6 weeks to pay it so there really shouldn't
be any excuse to missing it. Especially if going away, paying it before leaving
is sensible. You don't have to remember once you are back.

One feature that might be helpful here is the ability to pre-pay fees.

+1

AutoPay set-up, as available with most other services today, might be nice too

Many sites have automated billing yes,

also they could implement more payment methods with less fees that would bring more revenue for them...

More payment methods with less fees? Not something to argue with

Though still
trying to understand "bring more revenue for them" Who's them,
and how would it do that for them?

Much more... with the extra planning development test deployment accounting costs
to save say 2% of 3%... they may start to save money in 5 or 10 years maybe?

Interesting. Thanks

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 17, 2024 12:04

Subject:

Re: Store suspended - Fees

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Topic:

In Help, Stellar writes:

In Help, popsicle writes:

In Help, peregrinator writes:

In Help, yorbrick writes:

In Help, zorbanj writes:

This is the one bill I pay immediately, as soon as I receive it.

One feature that might be helpful here is the ability to pre-pay fees.

+1

AutoPay set-up, as available with most other services today, might be nice too

Many sites have automated billing yes,

also they could implement more payment methods with less fees that would bring more revenue for them...

More payment methods with less fees? Not something to argue with

Though still
trying to understand "bring more revenue for them" Who's them,
and how would it do that for them?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024 13:42

Subject:

Re: Weight Margin

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Topic:

Shipping

In Shipping, 1001bricks writes:

In Shipping, MiniRoz writes:

Hello there! When setting up shipping, does the weight margin apply to just the
weight of the items or to the item weight plus the base weight? So, if the base
weight is 1oz and the items purchased totals 5oz, would a 10% weight margin apply
to 5oz or 6oz?

IMHO

Not opinion (humble of otherwise) But rather to your knowledge, being
more empirical

it's a margin to the items weight only.

The base weight you *know* it, so you provide your exact number (with or without
a margin or an average).

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024 11:52

Subject:

Re: Store suspended - Fees

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Topic:

In Help, Admin_Russell writes:

In Help, gizmocom writes:

Hi everyone,

My store has been suspended for non-payment of fees. I was away and missed the
deadline (stupid I know!). Payment has now been made.

Anyone know how long it takes to re-open? I have contacted the helpdesk but no
reply as yet and I realise it's my fault but need to get back to selling
again!

Many thanks,
Darren

Reinstated now.

+1

That's our Admin, folks

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024 11:45

Subject:

Re: Store suspended - Fees

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Topic:

In Help, peregrinator writes:

In Help, yorbrick writes:

In Help, zorbanj writes:

This is the one bill I pay immediately, as soon as I receive it.

One feature that might be helpful here is the ability to pre-pay fees.

+1

AutoPay set-up, as available with most other services today, might be nice too

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024 09:39

Subject:

Re: Closing up to order # 25 000 000!

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Topic:

Announce

In Announce, popsicle writes:

In Announce, SurplusParts writes:

In Announce, EmblaRonja writes:

Fellow BrickLinkers,

We are currently closing up to hit order No 25 miljon! What a ride and what a
great achievement from all you members - seller and buyers!

So as a number nerd - if the 25th million order happens to be placed at my store
I will refund all cost and ship it for free anywhere in the world! This offer
limits to an order value of maximum 200 $ or 200 €.

And also - if your store gets it and you post proof in this thread I will give
you 50 % off on an order for you too - up to order value of 200 $/€.

So, what day will it happen? Any day next week?

Also fun to hear if any have had any special order numbers in the past. I don't
think I have but had two orders in numerical order once!

/Niclas

I once got 3 orders in consecutive numerical order once. They all came in within
1 minute.

I put a post about it on the forum but i can't find it.

I remember. If it helps you find more on the topic, Niek showed himself as
the unofficially point man on this topic. If fact, I believe he achieved the
similar in consecutive order numbers. Anyway, the man is very good at this type
of data analyst and expression: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1320396

*analysis

I hope i get the 25 millionth order!!

Get busy buying and selling

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 15, 2024 23:15

Subject:

Re: Unable to Process Payments?

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Topic:

In Help, popsicle writes:

In Help, Halo360 writes:

In Help, popsicle writes:

In Help, Halo360 writes:

Hello. I am trying to place an order and get this message every time I try, "PayPal
error
We encountered PayPal API error while processing your payment. Please check your
order or payment status and try it again."

I have tried multiple stores and I get this message. Is there anyway to actually
purchase anything through bricklink?

Try having one of the sellers perform: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1464250

I am not going to message each seller asking for them to do that. I just won't
be using bricklink. Thank you for your time.

Understandable

And to clarify: the suggestion of "having one of the sellers"
was more to your benefit, in eliminating the possibility of it being an issue
on your end. The site and it's sellers also benefiting, is ancillary.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 15, 2024 22:59

Subject:

Re: Unable to Process Payments?

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Topic:

In Help, Halo360 writes:

In Help, popsicle writes:

In Help, Halo360 writes:

Try having one of the sellers perform: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1464250

I am not going to message each seller asking for them to do that. I just won't
be using bricklink. Thank you for your time.

Understandable

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 15, 2024 13:50

Subject:

Re: Unable to Process Payments?

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Topic:

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1462733

In Help, popsicle writes:

In Help, Halo360 writes:

Try having one of the sellers perform: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1464250

More direct link

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 15, 2024 13:49

Subject:

Re: Closing up to order # 25 000 000!

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Topic:

Announce

In Announce, SurplusParts writes:

In Announce, EmblaRonja writes:

I once got 3 orders in consecutive numerical order once. They all came in within
1 minute.

I put a post about it on the forum but i can't find it.

I hope i get the 25 millionth order!!

Get busy buying and selling

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 15, 2024 13:45

Subject:

Re: Unable to Process Payments?

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Topic:

In Help, Halo360 writes:

Try having one of the sellers perform: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1464250

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 12, 2024 06:22

Subject:

Re: Merge 88009 and bb0892c01

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Topic:

In Catalog, elias3 writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, elias3 writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, elias3 writes:

In Catalog, Ziegelmeister writes:

In Catalog, Nubs_Select writes:

In Catalog, Ziegelmeister writes:

Unless I'm missing something, these are the same exact thing yea? One is
listed as a set, the other as a part.

88009-1 (Inv) Hub
1 Part, 2019
Sets: Power Functions: Powered Up

bb0892c01 Electric 9V Battery Box Powered Up Bluetooth HUB with Light Bluish Gray Bottom
Parts: Electric, Battery Box {White}

One you could buy as a set and the other you could receive in a set, would be
really weird to merge them

Fundamentally agree. I assume that means a "new" 88009 would come in
some sort of box? There is an entry for it but no photo or sales history.

Hi

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?O=88009-1#T=S&O={%22rpp%22:%22500%22,%22iconly%22:0}

Stefaan

In fairness to Thomas, I added the pic just after and in response to his query.

Hi

thanks for adding
I was going to take a picture of my set but you beat me to it.😉

Stefaan

It's a known fact that folks with cats are always a step behind those without

Hi

That's right

Unfortunately, I have to announce that my 19 year old cat passed away last month

(that one in the profile photo)

Stefaan

Sorry about the loss of your friend. Sad to hear. Nineteen years old! Long life
for the cat. Though, unjustly short it must seem to you.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 11, 2024 17:29

Subject:

Re: Merge 88009 and bb0892c01

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Topic:

In Catalog, 1001bricks writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

Whether we're talking about cats or dogs, sleep only with you spouse

I love them! Much more, if I don't accept them, then for sure I'll have
a 'cool' sleep.
Alone on the coach

I get it

Otherwise, consider dachshunds

I wasn't talking about scale models

Understood that...

Dachshunds just have special place within our hearts:
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1153630

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 11, 2024 16:51

Subject:

Re: Merge 88009 and bb0892c01

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In Catalog, Dhobeck writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, Dhobeck writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, 1001bricks writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

It's a known fact that folks with cats are always a step behind those without

They require time to cuddle + food + Catisfactions + share our seats while dinner...
Mmpppf - 5 of them here!

I like that "Caticfactions"

Well now, see, you're inspiring me to start something to counter the getting
to be monotonous drone of pizza/mustard debates hereabouts: Dogs vs Cats.

My daughter and I are straight-up dog people. Don't have a dog, but we lunch
at a dog park near my daughter's hospital four days a week. To be around
Man's Best Friend is enough to recharge our batteries

How could you not love them

I'd enjoy some better pics if you'v got them?

Apparently he thought it was cozy

He is beautiful!

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 11, 2024 16:33

Subject:

Re: Merge 88009 and bb0892c01

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In Catalog, 1001bricks writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, 1001bricks writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

It's a known fact that folks with cats are always a step behind those without

They require time to cuddle + food + Catisfactions + share our seats while dinner...
Mmpppf - 5 of them here!

I like that "Caticfactions"

Catisfactions... maybe you've got this kind of treat for cats under a different
name?
They're crazy about them - various flavors, here's duck:

We sometimes sing them "I can't get no Catisfactions..."
I guess they don't get the reference

Ah! Okay, a brand name.

My daughter and I are straight-up dog people. Don't have a dog, but we lunch
at a dog park near my daughter's hospital four days a week. To be around
Man's Best Friend is enough to recharge our batteries

Dogs are fine, but it gets tough to sleep with 3 or 4 of them even on a king
size bed

Whether we're talking about cats or dogs, sleep only with you spouse

Otherwise,
consider dachshunds

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 11, 2024 16:27

Subject:

Re: Merge 88009 and bb0892c01

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In Catalog, Nubs_Select writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, Nubs_Select writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, 1001bricks writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

It's a known fact that folks with cats are always a step behind those without

They require time to cuddle + food + Catisfactions + share our seats while dinner...
Mmpppf - 5 of them here!

I like that "Caticfactions"

Dogs are pretty cool!

So much more than that... As intelligent as you seem to me, study your anthropology

Doge particularly!

Sorry, you've lost me nubs; the chief magistrate of Genoa? Are we onto Venetian
topics now?

Doge was a meme dog a while back. very popular at the time, tho now the name
is mostly used for a meme coin

Okay, I get it now.

Hope you forgive my ignorance, my young friend

I'm somewhat culturally
slowed by the old-school worldly baggage I'm carrying into retirement

-popsicle

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 11, 2024 16:11

Subject:

Re: Merge 88009 and bb0892c01

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In Catalog, Dhobeck writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, 1001bricks writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

It's a known fact that folks with cats are always a step behind those without

They require time to cuddle + food + Catisfactions + share our seats while dinner...
Mmpppf - 5 of them here!

I like that "Caticfactions"

How could you not love them

I'd enjoy some better pics if you'v got them?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 11, 2024 16:10

Subject:

Re: Merge 88009 and bb0892c01

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Topic:

In Catalog, Nubs_Select writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, 1001bricks writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

It's a known fact that folks with cats are always a step behind those without

They require time to cuddle + food + Catisfactions + share our seats while dinner...
Mmpppf - 5 of them here!

I like that "Caticfactions"

Dogs are pretty cool!

So much more than that... As intelligent as you seem to me, study your anthropology

Doge particularly!

Sorry, you've lost me nubs; the chief magistrate of Genoa? Are we onto Venetian
topics now?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 11, 2024 15:37

Subject:

Re: Merge 88009 and bb0892c01

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Topic:

In Catalog, 1001bricks writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

It's a known fact that folks with cats are always a step behind those without

They require time to cuddle + food + Catisfactions + share our seats while dinner...
Mmpppf - 5 of them here!

I like that "Caticfactions"

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 11, 2024 15:14

Subject:

Re: Merge 88009 and bb0892c01

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Topic:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, elias3 writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, elias3 writes:

In Catalog, Ziegelmeister writes:

In Catalog, Nubs_Select writes:

In Catalog, Ziegelmeister writes:

Unless I'm missing something, these are the same exact thing yea? One is
listed as a set, the other as a part.

88009-1 (Inv) Hub
1 Part, 2019
Sets: Power Functions: Powered Up

bb0892c01 Electric 9V Battery Box Powered Up Bluetooth HUB with Light Bluish Gray Bottom
Parts: Electric, Battery Box {White}

One you could buy as a set and the other you could receive in a set, would be
really weird to merge them

Fundamentally agree. I assume that means a "new" 88009 would come in
some sort of box? There is an entry for it but no photo or sales history.

Hi

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?O=88009-1#T=S&O={%22rpp%22:%22500%22,%22iconly%22:0}

Stefaan

In fairness to Thomas, I added the pic just after and in response to his query.

Hi

thanks for adding
I was going to take a picture of my set but you beat me to it.😉

Stefaan

It's a known fact that folks with cats are always a step behind those without

Being a wonderful distraction (as I tell my son who's got three) put's
you at a disadvantage to those without

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 11, 2024 15:08

Subject:

Re: Merge 88009 and bb0892c01

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Topic:

In Catalog, elias3 writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, elias3 writes:

In Catalog, Ziegelmeister writes:

In Catalog, Nubs_Select writes:

In Catalog, Ziegelmeister writes:

Unless I'm missing something, these are the same exact thing yea? One is
listed as a set, the other as a part.

88009-1 (Inv) Hub
1 Part, 2019
Sets: Power Functions: Powered Up

bb0892c01 Electric 9V Battery Box Powered Up Bluetooth HUB with Light Bluish Gray Bottom
Parts: Electric, Battery Box {White}

One you could buy as a set and the other you could receive in a set, would be
really weird to merge them

Fundamentally agree. I assume that means a "new" 88009 would come in
some sort of box? There is an entry for it but no photo or sales history.

Hi

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?O=88009-1#T=S&O={%22rpp%22:%22500%22,%22iconly%22:0}

Stefaan

In fairness to Thomas, I added the pic just after and in response to his query.

Hi

thanks for adding
I was going to take a picture of my set but you beat me to it.😉

Stefaan

It's a known fact that folks with cats are always a step behind those without

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 11, 2024 13:32

Subject:

Re: Merge 88009 and bb0892c01

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Topic:

In Catalog, Nubs_Select writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, elias3 writes:

In Catalog, Ziegelmeister writes:

In Catalog, Nubs_Select writes:

In Catalog, Ziegelmeister writes:

Unless I'm missing something, these are the same exact thing yea? One is
listed as a set, the other as a part.

88009-1 (Inv) Hub
1 Part, 2019
Sets: Power Functions: Powered Up

bb0892c01 Electric 9V Battery Box Powered Up Bluetooth HUB with Light Bluish Gray Bottom
Parts: Electric, Battery Box {White}

One you could buy as a set and the other you could receive in a set, would be
really weird to merge them

Fundamentally agree. I assume that means a "new" 88009 would come in
some sort of box? There is an entry for it but no photo or sales history.

Hi

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?O=88009-1#T=S&O={%22rpp%22:%22500%22,%22iconly%22:0}

Stefaan

In fairness to Thomas, I added the pic just after and in response to his query.

Nice! Still a bit funny how an electrical component like that is sold in a bag
rather then a box

+1

Though not top of the list of TLG enigmas

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 11, 2024 13:06

Subject:

Buyers Cannot Check Out

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Topic:

Been seeing a steady flow of concern around this in the forum lately. So, thought
I would repost the fix for those coming here for help, to more easily find.

Don't know. It just rubs the wrong way, knowing of the potential and unnecessary
loss of sales. Guess this is a way of alleviating that idiosyncratic rub of mine

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1462750

-popsicle

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 11, 2024 11:38

Subject:

Re: Merge 88009 and bb0892c01

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Topic:

In Catalog, elias3 writes:

In Catalog, Ziegelmeister writes:

In Catalog, Nubs_Select writes:

In Catalog, Ziegelmeister writes:

Unless I'm missing something, these are the same exact thing yea? One is
listed as a set, the other as a part.

88009-1 (Inv) Hub
1 Part, 2019
Sets: Power Functions: Powered Up

bb0892c01 Electric 9V Battery Box Powered Up Bluetooth HUB with Light Bluish Gray Bottom
Parts: Electric, Battery Box {White}

One you could buy as a set and the other you could receive in a set, would be
really weird to merge them

Fundamentally agree. I assume that means a "new" 88009 would come in
some sort of box? There is an entry for it but no photo or sales history.

Hi

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?O=88009-1#T=S&O={%22rpp%22:%22500%22,%22iconly%22:0}

Stefaan

In fairness to Thomas, I added the pic just after and in response to his query.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 11, 2024 09:33

Subject:

Re: ID help

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Topic:

Catalog Identification

In Catalog Identification, WildBricks writes:

Or you could sell it as a custom lot.

Yes, but what if I then find a Bellville doll that needs 1 shoe? Then I'll
be kicking myself for not hanging onto that 1 piece that could have completed
the doll. SELLER'S REGRET!

Much better to squirrel the part away....

Agreed. We've from the very start, keep a box that grew in size over time,
for all things "don't know what to do with it, just now"

It's rewarding years later, to go through and find things that have gained
value over time, or whos value has become apparent with gained knowledge

Even some with crazy payoffs such as our SW misprints that went into the box.

As long as you've got room, why not, is the attitude.

Of course I may have a bit of a hoarder tendency.

A part of every LEGO enthusiast's personality, to a degree

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 10, 2024 10:48

Subject:

Re: Lego disapearing?

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Topic:

In Off Topic, eracine writes:

Why is it that when a part hits the floor it disappears? It is amazing how many pieces I have lost when a part hits the floor.

I think we all know the frustration

Is there any science behind this?

Theory of Chaos and Probability

Could I be the only one?

Your question is more intriguing to me than the predictability of the dropped
LEGO coming to rest. It goes to our nature. Which I believe is the among the
last things we'll come to fully understand, ourselves

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 10, 2024 09:22

Subject:

Re: Download ORDERS PLACED?

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Topic:

https://www.bricklink.com/orderExcel.asp?orderType=placed

In Taxes, Brickman4you writes:

How do I download CSV file of "ORDERS PLACED"?

Thanks

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 9, 2024 08:51

Subject:

Re: Reserved items

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Topic:

Selling

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.

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.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 8, 2024 22:25

Subject:

Re: Eclipse! It’s started!!!

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Topic:

In Off Topic, randyf writes:

In Off Topic, popsicle writes:

In Off Topic, randyf writes:

In Off Topic, UTLF writes:

Black hole sun, won't you come
And wash away the rain

I was singing that in my back yard with my son while we were watching it happen

It was an absolutely amazing event. Breathtaking and beautiful. I will never forget it.

Very nice for you and son, Randy. Hopefully he'll omit from memory your rendition
of that entirely unremarkable song, from what otherwise seemed an amazing moment
for you both.

Since him and I were singing it together, hugging each other, and looking at
the sky in unison, I think it is safe to say that both of us got exactly what
we wanted from the moment. But thanks for trying to dictate what him and I should
get from our lives. You are such a pox on this forum.

Sorry if it came across to you as such, Randy. Honestly thought it was a nice
moment you shared, which I appreciated very much. Just poking fun at the song
and artist, perhaps awkwardly I admit. Sorry you feel that way about me too.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 8, 2024 19:21

Subject:

Re: Eclipse! It’s started!!!

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Topic:

In Off Topic, Ziegelmeister writes:

In Off Topic, Saitobricks.ca writes:

It has begun!!!

It was a good one this year. The filament was huge.

Very nice! Aligned with how I've understood astronomers throughout the day,
relate the event: The absents of blue and green in the spectrum, allowing for
more of the sun's corona and flares into the visible light. Wonderful pic!
Thanks.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 8, 2024 17:24

Subject:

Re: Eclipse! It’s started!!!

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Topic:

In Off Topic, randyf writes:

In Off Topic, UTLF writes:

Black hole sun, won't you come
And wash away the rain

I was singing that in my back yard with my son while we were watching it happen

It was an absolutely amazing event. Breathtaking and beautiful. I will never forget it.

Very nice for you and son, Randy. Hopefully he'll omit from memory your rendition
of that entirely unremarkable song, from what otherwise seemed an amazing moment
for you both.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 8, 2024 08:34

Subject:

Re: Experience all that you can, while you can...

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Topic:

In Off Topic, seejay123 writes:

In Off Topic, 1001bricks writes:

In Off Topic, popsicle writes:

Total solar eclipse will take place at the Moon's ascending node, that is
where the Moon crosses the ecliptic from south to north, on Monday the 8th. In
two days across the North America continent

A friend of us, US citizen living in France, who designs Sets with us is in US
as of right now.

He rented a camping car and is in the desert, just to see the eclipse!

Curiously, desert and camping car now makes me think to something else

That's us! We're in an RV, in a makeshift campground just south of Uvalde,
Texas. Had a beautiful evening last night. Dark clear skies and we managed to
see the comet (with binoculars). It was close to the horizon, and hard to pick
out, so we're hoping it will be clearer during the eclipse today as it will
be high above the horizon.

Let's hope you get clear skies in spite of the forecasts

But. The forecast here is not good. We will probably just see clouds.

We're
keeping our fingers crossed. Luckily we have 10 days of driving throught desert
doing some hiking and mountain biking afterward, so we'll have some fun with
or without the eclipse.

What we learned during our adventurous years in the national park areas of Southern
Utah: set the target or goal out as motivation, but make (time and effort) the
journey itself, the real experience. So many of our backcountry treks
had amazing destinations set-out. But our memories (kids and I) when relived,
seem to always be of the journeys, the unplanned experiences.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 7, 2024 11:19

Subject:

Re: Experience all that you can, while you can...

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Topic:

In Off Topic, Pam_Shaver writes:

I am in the path of totality! Yeah! They are warning us that traffic will be
bad and they are getting the hospitals ready for the fools who don't wear
the "glasses" and any traffic accidents due to the crowds. All the schools
will be closed and restaurants will close for 15 minutes to give all workers
a chance to go outside and see it.

Very cool! Sounds festive.

What is sad is that in the town of Lakeview, where an EF3 tornado recently hit,
the hotels are making all the tornado victims leave the hotels so they can rent
the rooms for exorbitant prices to the tourists coming in for totality viewing.

The hotel owners may want to reconsider if they've been accepting in any
form, FEMA funds

A lot of strings are attached to Fed money.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 7, 2024 11:14

Subject:

Re: Experience all that you can, while you can...

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Topic:

In Off Topic, calebfishn writes:

Where we live is in the zone of totality. Got my eclipse viewing glasses ready
to go. Can't wait!

Nice!

Share what you can of it, with your fellow BL members here

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 6, 2024 21:53

Subject:

Re: Experience all that you can, while you can...

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Topic:

In Off Topic, UTLF writes:

I stared directly into the one back in 2017 and got x-ray vision afterwards,
excited to see what kind of ability I'll get this time around

Yeah, such a turnaround in total eclipses is historically unusual. The one prior
to your 2017 experience, was 38 years earlier in 1979. Making this one that much
more special, imho.

As to your acquired "x-ray vision": turn it inward to find out what's
gone wrong

What I might do with that ability

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 6, 2024 17:29

Subject:

Re: Experience all that you can, while you can...

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Topic:

In Off Topic, Ziegelmeister writes:

In Off Topic, popsicle writes:

Total solar eclipse will take place at the Moon's ascending node, that is
where the Moon crosses the ecliptic from south to north, on Monday the 8th. In
two days across the North America continent

For the pathway that will allow you to experience the event more fully across
North America, check online. Nasa among others, offers a fun accounting.

Took me 40 years to see my first one. When I was younger I didn't think
about traveling for them and living in the midwest we'd always be clouded
in. So I drove down to Nashville'ish to sit directly on the centerline and
it was like getting punched in the soul.

We're lucky enough to have it skirt by just outside of Cincinnati this year
but I'll still drive a little further in to Indiana depending on the weather.
Still trying to figure out a kitschy sale promo as I'll leave the store
open but not be processing orders that day.

Wish I could join you

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 6, 2024 15:36

Subject:

Re: Experience all that you can, while you can...

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Topic:

In Off Topic, 1001bricks writes:

In Off Topic, popsicle writes:

In Off Topic, 1001bricks writes:

In Off Topic, popsicle writes:

In Off Topic, 1001bricks writes:

In Off Topic, popsicle writes:

In Off Topic, 1001bricks writes:

In Off Topic, popsicle writes:

Total solar eclipse will take place at the Moon's ascending node, that is
where the Moon crosses the ecliptic from south to north, on Monday the 8th. In
two days across the North America continent

Very cool!

But if you're in contact with them, tell them to move out of our deserts
a bit more easterly

To get the full effect.

Discorded, thanks!

Feeling foolish, but what is "Discorded?"

Oh, some invented verb meaning sent using Discord - sorry.

BTW Discord's free and very fine to manage projects within few users for
example. Also used as a channel of communication arund a subject, any.

So you're communicating with your friends via a discord?

Received reply: he'll be in Uvalde, TX.

I received him & his family home here at our place last summer.
But for day to day work, Discord is very convenient.
Sometimes a couple phone calls; they don't live really close to us, I mean,
for our french standards (few hundred kms).

Very cool! Please and with your friend's permission, share with us their
experience on Monday.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 6, 2024 15:13

Subject:

Re: Experience all that you can, while you can...

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Topic:

In Off Topic, 1001bricks writes:

In Off Topic, popsicle writes:

In Off Topic, 1001bricks writes:

In Off Topic, popsicle writes:

In Off Topic, 1001bricks writes:

In Off Topic, popsicle writes:

Total solar eclipse will take place at the Moon's ascending node, that is
where the Moon crosses the ecliptic from south to north, on Monday the 8th. In
two days across the North America continent

Very cool!

But if you're in contact with them, tell them to move out of our deserts
a bit more easterly

To get the full effect.

Discorded, thanks!

Feeling foolish, but what is "Discorded?"

So you're communicating with your friends via a discord?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 6, 2024 14:10

Subject:

Re: Looking to spend 10k new sets any kind

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Topic:

Buying

In Buying, BrickMafiaCo writes:

Looking to spend 10k new sets any kind Need new sets in bulk

Costco, by the pallet loads

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 6, 2024 13:57

Subject:

Re: Experience all that you can, while you can...

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Topic:

In Off Topic, 1001bricks writes:

In Off Topic, popsicle writes:

In Off Topic, 1001bricks writes:

In Off Topic, popsicle writes:

Total solar eclipse will take place at the Moon's ascending node, that is
where the Moon crosses the ecliptic from south to north, on Monday the 8th. In
two days across the North America continent

Very cool!

But if you're in contact with them, tell them to move out of our deserts
a bit more easterly

To get the full effect.

Discorded, thanks!

Feeling foolish, but what is "Discorded?"

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 6, 2024 13:32

Subject:

Re: Experience all that you can, while you can...

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Topic:

In Off Topic, 1001bricks writes:

In Off Topic, popsicle writes:

Total solar eclipse will take place at the Moon's ascending node, that is
where the Moon crosses the ecliptic from south to north, on Monday the 8th. In
two days across the North America continent

Very cool!

But if you're in contact with them, tell them to move out of our deserts
a bit more easterly

To get the full effect.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 6, 2024 13:15

Subject:

Re: Experience all that you can, while you can...

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Topic:

In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:

In Off Topic, popsicle writes:

I’ve heard that it will be quite the sight!

Interesting choice of words, in that the experience is the blocking that which
gives us "sight

" sunlight

But yeah, quite the experience

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 6, 2024 12:52

Subject:

Experience all that you can, while you can...

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Topic:

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 6, 2024 00:21

Subject:

Re: Give up overseas shipping?

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Topic:

In General, jennnifer writes:

In General, BrickDeals writes:

In General, Lonely_Brick_OH writes:

I have seen quite the spike in "we did not get our package" things.

One guy refused due to VAT
Another said he did not get his package when the track clearly says it was delivered.

No clue.

We have had around 10 of these in the past 3 months.

Maybe it is time to just go domestic?

Your thoughts?

It hasn't been worth shipping to Europe the past decade.

Shipping USPS International is outrageously expensive.

If you ship using Ascendia, the shipping is a bit cheaper, but it is going through
third party, so riskier.

Then Europeans whine about VAT even though they voted for welfare states, so
they want you to lie on customs form, which is a federal crime.

That's quite a stereotype and says more about you than any quantity of Europeans.
In all my time here as a seller, I've had only 2 customers ask for a slightly
lower amount on their forms.

Only two and only slightly lower amount? Yeah, I don’t know

Must be another
BL in some parallel universe to the one I’ve operated within all those years,
and before the site implementation of tax collection/remittence.

Because it got to be fairly commonplace (in my universe

), I felt the need to
post a suggestion attempting to deal with the matter in some/any way. A few interesting
anecdotal experiences shared by others though, before I deleted the post:

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=912371

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=912375

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=912407

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=912380

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=912432

My post being set to “Discarded” was my own doing. A feature of the posted suggestion
when cancelled by it’s author.

-popsicle

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 5, 2024 21:03

Subject:

Re: Why is this green dot perpetually there?

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Topic:

In General, Ziegelmeister writes:

In General, popsicle writes:

In General, Ziegelmeister writes:

In General, popsicle writes:

In General, qwertyboy writes:

In General, Ziegelmeister writes:

For the neurotics in the room, you probably share my pain. What does this mean?

See at the bottom of the "my discussion forum settings":

By ignoring 1 or more users or topics or setting your default message view
to "without replies", you will not see if there are new posts indicated
by a green dot in the "Community" tab.

So to get rid of the green dot, you simply have to ignore a random user. Just
pick one from the gummies-gang.

+1

My dad used to say to me "if all else fails, read" Never did though...
Kinda always preferred the trial and error method, when young

Just pick one of the translation topics: https://www.bricklink.com/messageFilter.asp?viewFrom=P

But I did all that.

And after the kerfuffle earlier this week I have a handful
of new people on the ignore list.

Don't know what to say, except that I never get the community green dot.

I'm just going to put a little drop of white out on the screen and never
ever again move the browser window.

Was gonna call for lateral moves. That's more throwing in the towel, Thomas

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 5, 2024 19:58

Subject:

Re: Why is this green dot perpetually there?

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Topic:

In General, Ziegelmeister writes:

In General, popsicle writes:

In General, qwertyboy writes:

In General, Ziegelmeister writes:

For the neurotics in the room, you probably share my pain. What does this mean?

+1

My dad used to say to me "if all else fails, read" Never did though...
Kinda always preferred the trial and error method, when young

Just pick one of the translation topics: https://www.bricklink.com/messageFilter.asp?viewFrom=P

But I did all that.

And after the kerfuffle earlier this week I have a handful
of new people on the ignore list.

Don't know what to say, except that I never get the community green dot.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 5, 2024 19:50

Subject:

Re: Why is this green dot perpetually there?

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Topic:

In General, qwertyboy writes:

In General, Ziegelmeister writes:

For the neurotics in the room, you probably share my pain. What does this mean?

+1

My dad used to say to me "if all else fails, read" Never did though...
Kinda always preferred the trial and error method, when young

Just pick one of the translation topics: https://www.bricklink.com/messageFilter.asp?viewFrom=P

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 4, 2024 21:03

Subject:

Re: Sellers Beware

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Topic:

In Problem Order, Tuffduck writes:

Hi Sellers,
Please beware of Adrianmaelstrom. Does not comply with your store policies and
I have reported as a Non-Paying Buyer.

Seems painless: https://www.bricklink.com/feedback.asp?u=Adrianmaelstrom

You're saying that the member is now breaking bad with you

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 4, 2024 18:42

Subject:

Re: Give up overseas shipping?

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Topic:

In General, Lonely_Brick_OH writes:

Thoughts have been expressed

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1462992

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 4, 2024 12:57

Subject:

Re: Any US Stores having international ship issue

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Topic:

In General, uticabrix writes:

Are any other US Stores having shipping issues to international addresses lately?

We have had 3 lost in the last 60 days. No trace after it reaches country arrival.
All 3, the tracking info stops at that point.

Does not mean not delivered. Just a lack of data input from overseas involved
entities.

My advise: factor DELCON service, assuming you're using USPS for these shipments
https://www.usps.com/international/first-class-package-international-service.htm#e-usps-delcon-intl

Sadly, one of the current realities that have motivated our moving to selling
domestic only. That said, if you're in this game to make a living (unlike
us) try to navigate the international shipping quagmire as best you can in being
as well informed as you can at this point in time. Things are shifting, iow.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 4, 2024 12:24

Subject:

Re: I tried an experiment, and it's 2 for 2.

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Topic:

Feedback

In Feedback, Ziegelmeister writes:

As we all know, getting buyers to reply to messages and/or leave feedback can
be brutal. I don't know if it's just me but my feedback response rate
fell off a cliff around early February. 83 orders and just 35 feedbacks which
drops well below the 60% rate most of us have.

I've had a few buyers with very high feedback numbers but they have left
___ZERO___ for other users. Those people are to far gone, so I decided to try
to tackle the problem with the new users.

I tend to get a lot of buyers with very low scores, so when I recently had a
few zero feedback users place orders, I decided to try something proactive and
drafted up this letter which was included in their package. Of the two I sent
it to so far, both followed the instructions. One even went back and added feedback
for other orders they placed. I sent my third one out today which is what prompted
me to go double check on the other two users.

And I know, I know, "don't worry about your feedback number more than
your feedback rating", but there are people out who see that number first
and assume that with experience comes better service and fewer hassles. It's
also just a few extra keystrokes of extra work to help improve the community
for everyone IMO.

Interesting, Thomas. It's sentiment of which, I completely understand. But
just let it drift for you're own peace-of-mind, is my advise. Not withstanding
the "help improve the community" aspect, of course.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 2, 2024 21:37

Subject:

Re: buyers cannot check out

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Topic:

If your buyers are experiencing the same, the reply to the post is a confirmed
fix. Confirmed in a thoughtful 'thank you' message from the OP via pm.

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1462718

-popsicle

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 2, 2024 17:38

Subject:

Re: buyers cannot check out

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Topic:

In Technical Issues, jamesgregurich writes:

When buyers try to checkout it say "Paypal PAykey Creation Failed".

Have you tried disconnecting to then reconnect your PayPal Merchant ID

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/mystore/payments.page

It's nothing drastic (done it on occasion) but worth a try.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 2, 2024 13:57

Subject:

Re: So I made a moc about the ketchup/mustard war

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Topic:

In Off Topic, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Off Topic, SylvainLS writes:

In Off Topic, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Off Topic, SylvainLS writes:

In Off Topic, 1001bricks writes:

In Off Topic, Dhobeck writes:

Two fortresses stand next to each other raging wars. The ketchup gang stands
guard in their castle biding time sorting and packing Lego parts. The mustard
clan is their ruthless enemy who will do anything to stay on top.

While this, on the top of the Mustard Castle...
https://youtu.be/QSo0duY7-9s?t=74

Rat + tomatoes?

Hamster + elderberries.

(The hamster isn’t in Studio and the berries should be black.)

What does that have to do with the war at the moment?

It's playing off one of the movie lines of the French soldiers on the rampart.
Classic Monty Python humor: https://youtu.be/cAy4zULKFDU

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 2, 2024 09:23

Subject:

Re: DESPERATE for HELP with shady SELLER!

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Topic:

In Problem Order, infinibrix writes:

In Problem Order, popsicle writes:

In Problem Order, infinibrix writes:

In Problem Order, rtzx9r writes:

In Problem Order, infinibrix writes:

In Problem Order, MiniRoz writes:

I’m feeling a bit desperate and could really use help with an issue I’m having
with a seller. I purchased 7 minifigures from their store (2 Clone Trooper sw1304,
4 Clone Trooper Captain Rex sw1315, and 1 Sabine Wren sw1303. They arrived over
a month later, and both Clone Troopers had incorrect heads and no visors, all
4 Captain Rex were missing their pauldrons and rangefinders, and Sabine is missing
her rangefinder. When I reached out to the seller, he said those items are not
included because they are “accessories” and not part of the minifigure (the listings
say “does not include accessories”). I have explained repeatedly that everything
listed in a minifigure’s inventory is part of the minifigure, and I have sent
links to BrickLink’s policies to no avail. He is refusing to do anything to remedy
this situation. I filed an NSS and a claim with PayPal, which he is disputing.
My biggest concern is that PayPal likely doesn’t have the time to investigate
the nuances of minifigure inventory or BL policies. He is refusing to acknowledge
this, and claims my interpretation of the policies is incorrect. This hell loop
is seriously stressing me out. Can anyone please offer some guidance on how to
handle this?

Here are some exchanges with the seller:

Hello,
I just received my order, and there are multiple problems:

Both of the 2 Clone Trooper sw1304 have the WRONG HEADS. They came with
Chancellor Palpatine sw1306 heads. They are also missing their visors.
All 4 of the Clone Trooper Captain Rex figs are MISSING PAULDRONS and range
finders

Please let me know as soon as possible when you can ship all the missing items.
Since shipping took a long time, can these be shipped with Priority Mail or Express
Shipping?

I look forward to hearing from you.

I list in each sales publication it is specific how the minifigure comes, in
some cases with a lack of accessories and that is why the prices are so low,
although everything is new, you just can't get all the accessories.

Your way of interpreting it is wrong, when you buy a product you must carefully
check its conditions, from the moment you are buying a minifigure you are not
buying a complete set, a Lego minifigure is made up of 1 mini upper part, 1 lower
part , 1 head, and as an extra 1 helmet or hair. And so that you are well informed,
a minifigure is not a product that Lego sells, it is part of a product that Lego
sells.
What you say about shoulder pads, capes and so on, they are accessories, and
in the specifications I say: without accessories.

Well regardless of whether the seller believes they are accessories or not and
regardless of whether they put in their item description that accessories were
not included:-

A) They should have been more specific about what wasn't included as accessories
on Bricklink would be classed as handheld items that are not shown in the minifig
catalog image
B) It is against Bricklink policy to list a catalogued minifigure without everything
in the picture being included

They may very well be legit sources from a set (are they Lego stores in Mexico?).and
if the seller had, say, 6600+ feedback I’d be a true believer they are operating
a legit store. But when feedbacks drop faster than the atmospheric pressure in
a cat 5 hurricane, they refuse to address their issues as a seller, and there
is precedence set, it’s more of the old adage if it smells like mustard pizza,
it probably is.

People also believe OJ is innocent.

Have I skipped a post? Do we even have the full details of the sellers account
at this stage? If not lets just stick to what we know.... The buyer received
missing parts, nothing more nothing less!

Don't bother. You're known (to me, anyway) as a man of reason and probity
who's expecting the same from some others without. Honestly, kinda painful
to witness. Haven't myself read anything within this thread offering more
substantial detail other than the member being in Mexico with a low seller rating.
Beyond that is the anecdotal input of the OP and a flood of speculation. Some
of which goes too far.

If any of those bantering criminal assertions based on the somewhat scant
information made known, would like to bring the other member into the convo for
their side of the story... or at least share more of their transactional history,
well then I'm willing listen with more intent.

Well yes exactly that

However on a side note I just checked your store, You have 200x Tarkin heads
from a UCS set but no Torsos for that same minifig??
Conclusion is that you must have acquired them illegitimately? Well actually
no wait because that part hasn't increased in value to around $20 each those
ones are probably legitimate

Your tongue-in-cheek analogy, highlights for me that you’re in the know. Fundamentals
of longterm LEGO investing for the secondary market. Many concerns of this type
and the questions brought to the forum, are usually rooted in just a basic lack
of understand of the concepts and ideas of those “fundamentals”. I’ve been reading
this type of thing for as long as I can recall here in the forum.

I’ll sometimes smirk to myself when reading the wild speculations stated as assertions.
Smirk because it’s all too familiar to me from another line of work I once held;
the nature of the struggle to understand that which is right in front of you

Let’s just say that ignorance far too often breeds reckless speculation in this
matter, and leave it there. I imagine the whole social media influencing effect,
doesn’t help the matter much either.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 1, 2024 23:23

Subject:

Re: DESPERATE for HELP with shady SELLER!

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In Problem Order, infinibrix writes:

In Problem Order, rtzx9r writes:

In Problem Order, infinibrix writes:

In Problem Order, MiniRoz writes:

Have I skipped a post? Do we even have the full details of the sellers account
at this stage? If not lets just stick to what we know.... The buyer received
missing parts, nothing more nothing less!

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 1, 2024 20:57

Subject:

Re: DESPERATE for HELP with shady SELLER!

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In Problem Order, Nubs_Select writes:

In Problem Order, UTLF writes:

what exactly is "inappropriate" about looking at a very common scenario and saying what it most likely is?

careful Nubs, stand up for yourself or make him look stupid & you'll end
up on his ignore & stop lists!

hopefully it doesn't come to that

It will never come to that, not my game

Im trying to follow popsicles advise

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1448935
but it seems not to be working

Perhaps you'll learn to understand with more nuance then. My advise is heartfelt
and lived. But I don't advise public accusation of criminal intention in
others without hearing both sides.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 1, 2024 20:12

Subject:

Re: DESPERATE for HELP with shady SELLER!

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Topic:

In Problem Order, Nubs_Select writes:

In Problem Order, popsicle writes:

In Problem Order, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Problem Order, popsicle writes:

In Problem Order, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Problem Order, popsicle writes:

In Problem Order, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Problem Order, popsicle writes:

In Problem Order, Nubs_Select writes:

In Problem Order, MiniRoz writes:

In Problem Order, UTLF writes:

You bought minifigures illegitimately sourced from a Lego factory; the reason
they were without rangefinders/pauldrons is because those parts come from a different
location than where these minifig parts are sourced, and they can't smuggle
them out as easily (if at all)

Legitimate Lego, just stolen by factory workers and resold on Bricklink

I agree with most of what you’re saying, but I didn’t illegitimately buy anything.

maybe not knowingly but it is still most likely stolen goods

Just stop with the childish behavior, guys. Without having more complete details
from both parties, it's boarding on slanderous if the identity of the other
member should be publicly exposed, inadvertently or otherwise.

You are over thinking again

Let me place an order with you. If I'm then so inclined, I'll publicly
promote the idea that you deal in "stolen goods" If you're okay with
that criminal accusation, I'll place my order now?

Why did you close your store. Do you not what an order from me under the aforementioned
terms?

Me oh my you are the grumpy one today.

I have said for the last 2 weeks that my store would be closed today. But if
you have a important order that you need right away I may be able to help.

Sure, open it up. Let's see how I then publicly declare the legitimacy
of your product. Might be stolen, counterfeit, falsely advertised, etc. Who knows,
right? That's for me alone to slanderously and publicly announce

If you want something just message me and I will see if I can get it to you

Stop with the cutesy time. As I said, open in up. I'll publicly judge the
"legitimacy" of your product fairly.

do you have any proof that anything could not be "legitimate"? the items
in question aren't just some random items for sale. lets look at a (probably
bad) explanation to help explain. its like if there were 2 stores selling for
example a flashlight with a wristband holder. Store 1 has the flashlight with
the wristband holder but store 2 has just the flashlight for sale.

Now for this example lets say there is a criminal group that works at the flashlight
factory that makes the flashlight part but not the wristband part. then large
quantities of the flashlights without wristbands are showing up on the market
being sold by un affiliated groups and all of them are missing the wristbands.
also, these flashlights aren't being sold as defects by the company to these
sellers and are not being taken from the company in any legal way. what would
your conclusion be? I know if I looked at all of this I would say store 1 is
getting them legitamly and store 2 is not.

I know i probably explained something wrong but hopefully, the point makes sense.
we are not just randomly saying on this is fake or that is fake. we look at all
the info that is very publically available and come to the conclusion we do

As I said; stop it.

All the backpedaling will not negate: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1462540

"maybe not knowingly but it is still most likely stolen goods"

without your acknowledgment of the statement's inappropriateness within the
same context.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 1, 2024 19:51

Subject:

Re: DESPERATE for HELP with shady SELLER!

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Topic:

In Problem Order, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Problem Order, popsicle writes:

In Problem Order, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Problem Order, popsicle writes:

In Problem Order, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Problem Order, popsicle writes:

In Problem Order, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Problem Order, popsicle writes:

In Problem Order, Nubs_Select writes:

In Problem Order, MiniRoz writes:

In Problem Order, UTLF writes:

I agree with most of what you’re saying, but I didn’t illegitimately buy anything.

maybe not knowingly but it is still most likely stolen goods

You are over thinking again

Let me place an order with you. If I'm then so inclined, I'll publicly
promote the idea that you deal in "stolen goods" If you're okay with
that criminal accusation, I'll place my order now?

Why did you close your store. Do you not what an order from me under the aforementioned
terms?

Me oh my you are the grumpy one today.

I have said for the last 2 weeks that my store would be closed today. But if
you have a important order that you need right away I may be able to help.

If you want something just message me and I will see if I can get it to you

Stop with the cutesy time. As I said, open in up. I'll publicly judge the
"legitimacy" of your product fairly.

Open in up?

My product is the same as yours, it's not like I'm selling mega.

I admire your moxie

Order placed

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 1, 2024 19:38

Subject:

Re: DESPERATE for HELP with shady SELLER!

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Topic:

In Problem Order, popsicle writes:

In Problem Order, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Problem Order, popsicle writes:

In Problem Order, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Problem Order, popsicle writes:

In Problem Order, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Problem Order, popsicle writes:

In Problem Order, Nubs_Select writes:

In Problem Order, MiniRoz writes:

In Problem Order, UTLF writes:

I agree with most of what you’re saying, but I didn’t illegitimately buy anything.

maybe not knowingly but it is still most likely stolen goods

You are over thinking again

Let me place an order with you. If I'm then so inclined, I'll publicly
promote the idea that you deal in "stolen goods" If you're okay with
that criminal accusation, I'll place my order now?

Why did you close your store. Do you not what an order from me under the aforementioned
terms?

Me oh my you are the grumpy one today.

I have said for the last 2 weeks that my store would be closed today. But if
you have a important order that you need right away I may be able to help.

If you want something just message me and I will see if I can get it to you

Stop with the cutesy time. As I said, open in up. I'll publicly judge the
"legitimacy" of your product fairly.

Or alternatively, you can simply express your understanding of what "slanderous"
means

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 1, 2024 19:36

Subject:

Re: DESPERATE for HELP with shady SELLER!

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In Problem Order, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Problem Order, popsicle writes:

In Problem Order, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Problem Order, popsicle writes:

In Problem Order, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Problem Order, popsicle writes:

In Problem Order, Nubs_Select writes:

In Problem Order, MiniRoz writes:

In Problem Order, UTLF writes:

I agree with most of what you’re saying, but I didn’t illegitimately buy anything.

maybe not knowingly but it is still most likely stolen goods

You are over thinking again

Let me place an order with you. If I'm then so inclined, I'll publicly
promote the idea that you deal in "stolen goods" If you're okay with
that criminal accusation, I'll place my order now?

Why did you close your store. Do you not what an order from me under the aforementioned
terms?

Me oh my you are the grumpy one today.

I have said for the last 2 weeks that my store would be closed today. But if
you have a important order that you need right away I may be able to help.

If you want something just message me and I will see if I can get it to you

Stop with the cutesy time. As I said, open in up. I'll publicly judge the
"legitimacy" of your product fairly.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 1, 2024 19:24

Subject:

Re: DESPERATE for HELP with shady SELLER!

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Topic:

In Problem Order, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Problem Order, popsicle writes:

In Problem Order, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Problem Order, popsicle writes:

In Problem Order, Nubs_Select writes:

In Problem Order, MiniRoz writes:

In Problem Order, UTLF writes:

I agree with most of what you’re saying, but I didn’t illegitimately buy anything.

maybe not knowingly but it is still most likely stolen goods

You are over thinking again

Let me place an order with you. If I'm then so inclined, I'll publicly
promote the idea that you deal in "stolen goods" If you're okay with
that criminal accusation, I'll place my order now?

Why did you close your store. Do you not what an order from me under the aforementioned
terms?

Me oh my you are the grumpy one today.

I have said for the last 2 weeks that my store would be closed today. But if
you have a important order that you need right away I may be able to help.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 1, 2024 19:04

Subject:

Re: DESPERATE for HELP with shady SELLER!

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Topic:

In Problem Order, popsicle writes:

In Problem Order, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Problem Order, popsicle writes:

In Problem Order, Nubs_Select writes:

In Problem Order, MiniRoz writes:

In Problem Order, UTLF writes:

I agree with most of what you’re saying, but I didn’t illegitimately buy anything.

maybe not knowingly but it is still most likely stolen goods

You are over thinking again

Let me place an order with you. If I'm then so inclined, I'll publicly
promote the idea that you deal in "stolen goods" If you're okay with
that criminal accusation, I'll place my order now?

Why did you close your store. Do you not what an order from me under the aforementioned
terms?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 1, 2024 18:59

Subject:

Re: DESPERATE for HELP with shady SELLER!

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Topic:

In Problem Order, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Problem Order, popsicle writes:

In Problem Order, Nubs_Select writes:

In Problem Order, MiniRoz writes:

In Problem Order, UTLF writes:

I agree with most of what you’re saying, but I didn’t illegitimately buy anything.

maybe not knowingly but it is still most likely stolen goods

You are over thinking again

Let me place an order with you. If I'm then so inclined, I'll publicly
promote the idea that you deal in "stolen goods" If you're okay with
that criminal accusation, I'll place my order now?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 1, 2024 18:46

Subject:

Re: DESPERATE for HELP with shady SELLER!

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Topic:

In Problem Order, Nubs_Select writes:

In Problem Order, MiniRoz writes:

In Problem Order, UTLF writes:

I agree with most of what you’re saying, but I didn’t illegitimately buy anything.

maybe not knowingly but it is still most likely stolen goods

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 1, 2024 17:24

Subject:

Re: Setting Orders to Complete!

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Topic:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, MMillere writes:

In Suggestions, 1001bricks writes:

Abolutely not please.

Buyer also can be too kind and post immediately a positive feedback when having
paid, or even before!

This would close the order as "Completed" while it wasn't meant

Agreed - I have several customers that post FB as soon as I mark it shipped,
and sometimes earlier

Milissa

I appreciate you, Milissa. But please express your opinion more directly here
within the thread you've initiated. Not secondhand or in reply to others
replying. It would carry more weight.

You being the longest held admin position on the site, it won't be unseemly
to express yourself more boldly. Not imho anyway

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 1, 2024 17:19

Subject:

Re: Setting Orders to Complete!

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Topic:

In Suggestions, MMillere writes:

In Suggestions, 1001bricks writes:

Abolutely not please.

Buyer also can be too kind and post immediately a positive feedback when having
paid, or even before!

This would close the order as "Completed" while it wasn't meant

Agreed - I have several customers that post FB as soon as I mark it shipped,
and sometimes earlier

Milissa

I appreciate you, Milissa. But please express your opinion more directly here
within the thread you've initiated. Not secondhand or in reply to others
replying. It would carry more weight.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 1, 2024 17:15

Subject:

Re: Final round %50 off coupon.

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Topic:

Contests

In Contests, 1001bricks writes:

In Contests, popsicle writes:

Though having said that, maybe save your pride for more relevant and perhaps more personal accomplishments, over those you've culturally inherited

Like your (and others) disagreeable (and falsy) remarks on French and WW2?
I agree!

My remarks on "French and WW2"

Don't recall any such remarks. Can
you point to them, please?

If you can't point to them and would like to know my thought on that specific
topic, just ask

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 1, 2024 16:32

Subject:

Re: Final round %50 off coupon.

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Topic:

Contests

In Contests, 1001bricks writes:

In Contests, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Contests, 1001bricks writes:

In Contests, Saitobricks.ca writes:

If you can guess what my favourite LEGO YouTube channel, video game, and set
are, you will receive the %50 off coupon!

This one is very interesting about language and ethymolgy:
https://www.youtube.com/@RobWords/videos

Especially this one, where you discover that maybe 60% of English words are either
French or Latin, and 25% only Germanic...

I happen to know most French words come from Latin

We know this, maybe 80%?
The point is we're proud of it, know it and don't deny it.

Nor should you deny that which is factual...

What I admire foremost about you Sylvain, is that you hang your feelings and
thoughts out there for all to take as they wish. I find that admirable. Though
having said that, maybe save your pride for more relevant and perhaps
more personal accomplishments, over those you've culturally inherited

I've got historical points I could tout within my direct American lineage,
but somehow just don't feel worthy enough to do so. After all, not my doings.
Coattails, and all that...

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 1, 2024 15:32

Subject:

Re: Setting Orders to Complete!

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Topic:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

In Suggestions, MMillere writes:

Since sellers are NOT supposed to set orders to Complete.....

Can we make it so they can't?

Because when a seller does it by mistake, we can not send a ship notice thru
the system

Thanx

Milissa

As a side note I wonder whether status should auto set to complete once buyer
has left feedback or certainly after both buyer and seller have left feedback

Sensible. Put it forward as a Suggestion post, I say.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 1, 2024 14:58

Subject:

Re: Enter 0 to remove sale

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In Help, saucyeye writes:

Nubs, you're brilliant!
I'm a doofus.
Thank you!!

I'm feeling somewhat like a "doofus" too, in assuming that someone
with your BL experience would've known to check that. I might've advised
instead of just whining

It's that old adage about "assume" coming round with a bitting reminder

-popsicle (part-time doofus)

In Help, Nubs_Select writes:

In Help, saucyeye writes:

I seem to be unable to remove a current sale. Usually it's by entering 0
in the "put items on sale" box at the bottom of the inventory page. But
this is definitely not working. Help?

Make sure all items are selected first just like when you started the sale

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 1, 2024 12:35

Subject:

Re: Enter 0 to remove sale

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In Technical Issues, popsicle writes:

In Help, saucyeye writes:

I seem to be unable to remove a current sale. Usually it's by entering 0
in the "put items on sale" box at the bottom of the inventory page. But
this is definitely not working. Help?

Other features on the My Store Inventory page are apparently nonfunctional too.

Since posting: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1460992

we still can't get the "Retain items in store inventory after items
are sold out" feature turned off, after it's mysterious activation.

The added stockroom items don't drop away with the evenings maintenance,
as been suggested in a reply to our post. Now, we have to go through our stockroom
the next day to delete unwanted stockroomed listings orders have produced.

In fairness...

After posting this, gave it another shot, resetting the function; it seems to
be working now, and if it doesn't revert back again as before, we'll
see

Thanks

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 1, 2024 11:34

Subject:

Re: Enter 0 to remove sale

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In Help, saucyeye writes:

I seem to be unable to remove a current sale. Usually it's by entering 0
in the "put items on sale" box at the bottom of the inventory page. But
this is definitely not working. Help?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 1, 2024 09:25

Subject:

Re: Bricklink implement 1 suggestion annually

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Topic:

In Suggestions, macebobo writes:

On April 1st of each year.

Clever

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 1, 2024 09:24

Subject:

Re: Mattel Buys BrickLink

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Topic:

Trades

In Trades, wildchicken13 writes:

Just read this in the Wall Street Journal:

April 1, 2024 9:31 AM PDT

LOS ANGELES—On Monday morning, Ynon Kreiz, CEO of Mattel, Inc., publicly announced
his intention to purchase BrickLink, Inc. from the LEGO Group.

Mattel is the owner of MEGA Brands, the manufacturer and distributor of MEGA
BLOKS construction toys. BrickLink is an online platform where users can buy
and sell LEGO®-brand products.

The announcement comes in the wake of the BrickLink administration's decision
to remove many older products from the platform, a decision which upset a small
minority of its clients.

After a series of negotiations and research from a neutral third-party market
valuation firm, the two sides have agreed on a final price tag of 2.19 USD.

The deal is expected to close by the end of July 2042, after BrickLink provides
the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration with some much-needed
paperwork in order to complete the deal.

In the meantime, Mattel plans to begin removing all LEGO®-brand products from
the platform and replacing them with their MEGA-brand equivalent, if available.

Kreiz has assured the public that all of BrickLink's 28 employees will be
retained for the forseeable future, including longtime administrator Russell
Callender.

Here is the link to the full article:
https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/mattel-acquires-bricklink-from-the-lego-group-5f610288

Very creative April Fools

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 31, 2024 19:55

Subject:

Re: Setting Orders to Complete!

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In Suggestions, 1001bricks writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Under Buyer "Change Order Status to Completed - Change the Order
Status Received when you have received your package (but have not yet verified
its contents or there is a problem). When you verify the contents of your package
and consider the order completed, change the order status Completed"

That's a typical 2000 text

Since somewhere later than 2000, I don't have to tell: "I've received
the order, that's unbelievable!!!"

And then after opening the parcel: "Wow, it contains what I paid for!".

Buyer shouldn't HAVE to do this.

Both this concept and Help page are outdated.

1) Fix the Help page(s).
2) Disallow the seller to change to Received or Completed.

It's an updated page:

"This document was last updated on Aug 21, 2023 19:34 by CE_Eric"

But you keep trying... it continues to be fun

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 31, 2024 19:04

Subject:

Re: Setting Orders to Complete!

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Topic:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Stellar writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, MMillere writes:

Since sellers are NOT supposed to set orders to Complete.....

Can we make it so they can't?

Because when a seller does it by mistake, we can not send a ship notice thru
the system

Thanx

Milissa

+1!

Rather not, Milissa.

There are fairly common scenarios in which a seller might consider setting a
sent order status to “Completed” Just a few…

1) Buyer leaves positive feedback, but doesn’t change the order status from “Shipped”

Just file it.

2) Buyer messages seller, thanking and/or offering praise of service or product
without changing the status.

Just file it.

3) Buyer and seller are in communication over an order issue, which concludes
with the buyer expressing to the seller, their complete satisfaction with the
transaction. Here, the seller might not wish to task the already tasked buyer
further, by asking them to change the status and rather takes care it themself.

Just file it.

There are a good many LEGO fans that simply don’t know, don’t care, or don’t
care to know about order status 'duties’ and just wanna buy LEGO, that’s
it. Which is fine. The changing of order status by the seller simply helps a
vendor clean things up a bit, to stay organized. I does for me anyway.

The only order duty a buyer has is to pay. After that is the seller shipping
it and nothing else, as a commerce platform there is no further need to
do anything else.

What part of this explicit statement of mine...

“There are a good many LEGO fans that simply don’t know, don’t care, or
don’t care to know about order status 'duties’ and just wanna buy LEGO, that’s
it. Which is fine”

... does not align with the sentiment of your reply, or are you just repeating
back in argumentative form, what’s been expressed? The latter does not advance
discussion

My attitude is relatively the same as yours and Milissa's, never really cared
if my buyers used the status change, not as much as is occasionally expressed
in forum by others. Just rather keep the seller ability in place, is all.

As to order status ‘duties’ and importance: None "need" as you
say, fulfill those. But it is a significant form of communications within a transaction,
helpful to both parties. Otherwise, why bother having the ability for both buyer
and seller.

And let's substitute the term "duties" with tasks, if that
facilitates better understand: https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=1138

Opening sentence: "Buyer and Seller each have tasks to complete
during the lifetime of an order"

Under Buyer "Change Order Status to Completed - Change the Order
Status Received when you have received your package (but have not yet verified
its contents or there is a problem). When you verify the contents of your package
and consider the order completed, change the order status Completed"

I've always maintained that I personally don't care if my buyers fulfill
their task, not really, and will gladly handle it when needed.

-popsicle

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 31, 2024 18:41

Subject:

Re: Setting Orders to Complete!

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Stellar writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, MMillere writes:

Since sellers are NOT supposed to set orders to Complete.....

Can we make it so they can't?

Because when a seller does it by mistake, we can not send a ship notice thru
the system

Thanx

Milissa

+1!

Just file it.

2) Buyer messages seller, thanking and/or offering praise of service or product
without changing the status.

Just file it.

The only order duty a buyer has is to pay. After that is the seller shipping
it and nothing else, as a commerce platform there is no further need to
do anything else.

And let's substitute the term "duties" with tasks, if that
facilitates better understand: https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=1138

-popsicle

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 31, 2024 18:27

Subject:

Re: Setting Orders to Complete!

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In Suggestions, Stellar writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, MMillere writes:

Since sellers are NOT supposed to set orders to Complete.....

Can we make it so they can't?

Because when a seller does it by mistake, we can not send a ship notice thru
the system

Thanx

Milissa

+1!

Just file it.

2) Buyer messages seller, thanking and/or offering praise of service or product
without changing the status.

Just file it.

The only order duty a buyer has is to pay. After that is the seller shipping
it and nothing else, as a commerce platform there is no further need to
do anything else.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 30, 2024 16:44

Subject:

Re: EU Right of Withdrawal

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In Help, Bibosstone writes:

In Help, 1001bricks writes:

Laws may protect you, but please understand other human beings, that's smarter.

Thank God that factual laws regulate the everyday coexistence of people and not
the feelings and wishes of each individual. that would be a great imbalance.

Then perhaps renew your respect for the individuals you've elected
to transact with, over your "feeling and wishes" in the transactions

In other words, start to consider the member trying to sell here.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 30, 2024 16:08

Subject:

Re: EU Right of Withdrawal

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In Help, Admin_Russell writes:

In Help, Bibosstone writes:

Dear Sir or Madam,
I do not understand Bricklink.

In Germany, but also in Europe, we have the so-called "right of withdrawal".
This also applies to all commercial dealers in Germany who sell on Bricklink.

I revoked a purchase contract, sent the goods back and was immediately refunded
the money by the retailer via the original payment method (Paypal).

The retailer has now opened a "Non-Paying Buyer Alert".

I don't understand the system here, are you penalized on Bricklink and banned
after the third revocation?
Is this platform not adapted to European law?
Can you please explain to me whether I am misunderstanding this or how it works
here on Bricklink works?

Bricklink Quote:
(Non-Paying Buyer alert has been initiated for order #xxxxon
If payment is not initiated, the seller (xxx) will have an option to cancel the
order which will result in the following consequence for the buyer (xxx):

* 1 cancelled order - Warning
* 2 cancelled orders - Warning
* 3 cancelled orders - Buyer privileges permanently revoked )

Since you originally paid for the order, the NPB has been removed.

This is the same case with a seller - if a buyer receives the order, any NSS
on that order is removed.

Either party has the ability to leave feedback in these cases if they are unhappy
with the order.

As it should be on all three accounts, imho.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 30, 2024 15:38

Subject:

Re: EU Right of Withdrawal

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In Help, yorbrick writes:

In Help, popsicle writes:

In Help, Ber_i writes:

From the same TOS:

Buyer Terms:
As a Buyer, if you place an order in a store on the Site, then you are obligated
to complete the purchase, subject to any rights you may have to cancel an order
under applicable law or under these Terms.

And

As a Buyer, you can request an order be cancelled for the following reasons:
…
Applicable law gives you the right to cancel the order

So you can accept the TOS with no problem and still be protected by European
consumers protection laws.

After payment is made and accepted?

Yes, even weeks after it is delivered.

First off, to that I say yikes!

EU consumer law as with any laws around the world, is the province of the people
and their respective nations. EU law is not binding elsewhere if not otherwise
accepted elsewhere. Iow, we here live by the laws created by the representatives
we elect to do just that, and not by the laws other people of the world create
for themselves. Put another way, it's not binding nor enforceable elsewhere.

But now back down to Earth for me

There is compliance with law (money returned
as the seller did) and then there are the TOS for the adherence of the entire
membership. Othewise, it just doesn't work. Strikes for behavior on a membership
site, have little to do with the satisfying of any law, as I see it.

Happy to be proven wrong and learn. Sure this is eye-opening for others too

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Mar 30, 2024 14:50

Subject:

Re: What is the worst set you'v ever parted out?

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