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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

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Re: Merge 88009 and bb0892c01

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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

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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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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

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Re: ID help

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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

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Re: Lego disapearing?

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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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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

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Re: Reserved items

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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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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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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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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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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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