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In Selling, kittybrickz writes:

In Selling, yorbrick writes:

They then sent an email saying that they had sent the payment to me via email.

I don't think it is possible to send money by email.

In Canada we have an email transfer service through our banks where we can send
money, it is very handy but adds another dimension for potential scams

Have an epic day!

Interac eTransfer doesn't send money via email. It uses the wire transfer
system just like all other payment systems. It's no different than BillPay
in the U.S. or IBAN in Europe, PayPal, Zelle, etc. It just uses the email/phone
number in place of the routing and account numbers.

Author:

janzenroth

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 16:42

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Re: Possible Scam??

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I sent them the actual invoice and removed their request to cancel (they had
provided the reason that the buyer and seller had mutually agreed to cancel).

If they communicate with me and really want to cancel then maybe it was all a
misunderstanding. If they don't communicate then I will wait a file a NPB
and see where that goes. Then I can provide feedback that is accurate.

Author:

kittybrickz

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 15:55

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Re: Possible Scam??

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In Selling, yorbrick writes:

They then sent an email saying that they had sent the payment to me via email.

I don't think it is possible to send money by email.

In Canada we have an email transfer service through our banks where we can send
money, it is very handy but adds another dimension for potential scams

Have an epic day!

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 15:47

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Re: Possible Scam??

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They then sent an email saying that they had sent the payment to me via email.

I don't think it is possible to send money by email.

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 14:30

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Re: Possible Scam??

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In Selling, janzenroth writes:

When I responded that the payment had not come through yet, they requested to
cancel.

Report them.

Author:

UTLF

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Apr 18, 2024 13:51

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Re: Possible Scam??

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Yeah, sounds sketchy

Unless they can provide a screenshot of the payment, then I wouldn't proceed
with the order & stoplist them just to be safe

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 13:26

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Re: Possible Scam??

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In Selling, janzenroth writes:

Yes, I did confirm they didn't send the etransfer and they even sent the
email saying they had paid prior to me sending them the invoice.

For sure sounds sketchy like you said then!

Author:

janzenroth

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 13:22

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Re: Possible Scam??

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Yes, I did confirm they didn't send the etransfer and they even sent the
email saying they had paid prior to me sending them the invoice.

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 12:55

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Re: Possible Scam??

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Just to be on safe side did you confirm they didn’t try to pay via e-transfer?

Author:

janzenroth

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 12:52

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Possible Scam??

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Recently had a small order where they buyer chose to not pay with instant checkout.

They then sent an email saying that they had sent the payment to me via email.

When I responded that the payment had not come through yet, they requested to
cancel.

I think they were hoping that I didn't check and just shipped it, thinking
it was paid.

Has anyone experience this type of possible scam where they try to get you to
ship something by pretending they have already paid?

Author:

custommike

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024 17:17

Subject:

Re: After some 18 years of managing a store here

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In Selling, popsicle writes:

... it was easily noted and rectified

Something odd while processing an order this morning: All items within the order
that were sold out, had the red zero active-link to stockroomed (zero) inventory
of that item. What you’d normally see when the “Retain items in store inventory
after items are sold out” is activated within store listings.

In all our years operating as a vendor here, we’ve used that feature on a handful
of specific listings only, rarely iow. But every listing within this morning’s
order with zero remaining, linked to a stockroom listing of said item. I knew
straight away what the issue was, that the feature had been activated over all
of our inventory. After processing the order, I simply went into our inventory
management page and reset it.

Really don’t know how the change occurred other than not by us. First off, I’m
hardly on that page anymore. Secondly, as said; we've never used that feature
in that manner before. Maybe last night’s update/maintenance or some other event,
who knows

This interrupts how we utilize the very useful Stockroom feature here on BrickLink.
So yeah, perhaps more salient an issue for us than maybe some other vendors.

Nonetheless, just a heads-up to check yours

Sounds like I might be confused about what/how that feature is used. I have it
toggled on because I plan to use it to help track which parts are selling or
have sold in the past when choosing new inventory purchases. Are you saying that
people are able to purchase parts where you have zero inventory because that
option is turned on?

Also curious how you use the stockroom feature?

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024 16:31

Subject:

Re: Incorrect parts price inflation

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In Selling, custommike writes:

In Selling, Leftoverbricks writes:

I observe that some parts are regularly offered for exorbitant prices when there
is actually no reason for this.

Take for example this part

19730 Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Rectangular (Minecraft)
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear {Pearl Gold}

This was previously only available in set

21127-1 (Inv) The Fortress
959 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: Minecraft

and

21137-1 (Inv) The Mountain Cave
2822 Parts, 6 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: Minecraft

These sets were limited in number and are much sought after.

Since 2024, a new set

21252-1 (Inv) The Armory
196 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2023
Sets: Minecraft

has been available that contains this part.
It can be purchased in any LEGO store or reseller. But I still see that every
new seller of this part bases their price on the original price when this part
was still rare.

This it totally nuts imo.

I'm thinking of parting out 10 sets containing this part and pricing them
at around 50 cents to change the price guide which will force future sellers
of this item to sell this item cheaper.

To the sellers: do you also experience these kinds of crazy things?

This is the reason I use the Last Six Months Sales Quantity Average for my pricing.
It effectively eliminates people listing the part for sale at high prices and
gives a good idea of what people will actually pay for the part.

Just found this one, $10 (?) avg price LOL:
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogPG.asp?P=47457&colorID=1&viewExclude=N&v=P&cID=Y

I just sent a message to the highest price seller

Author:

runner.caller

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024 16:17

Subject:

Re: Incorrect parts price inflation

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In Selling, Leftoverbricks writes:

I observe that some parts are regularly offered for exorbitant prices when there
is actually no reason for this.

Take for example this part

19730 Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Rectangular (Minecraft)
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear {Pearl Gold}

This was previously only available in set

21127-1 (Inv) The Fortress
959 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: Minecraft

and

21137-1 (Inv) The Mountain Cave
2822 Parts, 6 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: Minecraft

These sets were limited in number and are much sought after.

Since 2024, a new set

21252-1 (Inv) The Armory
196 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2023
Sets: Minecraft

I've been observing this on

90390 Minifigure, Utensil Staff with Cobra / Snake / Serpent Head
Parts: Minifigure, Utensil

since the start of my selling around
2016.

It was only avail in a CMF set from 2010 and was $4+

In 2017, it became available in a batman movie CMF and has since released in
3 more sets, and the price has slowly whittled down to $0.75-ish

So it appears, the market eventually catches up, but it can take YEARS.

Author:

custommike

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024 16:14

Subject:

Re: Any theories on why a used part costs more ?

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In Selling, getlego writes:

I randomly looked at some parts in my inventory and I found one example of a
used part costing ten cents more that a new part. I'm sure I've seen
other examples but that's not the issue. What is it that drives prices the
best. Is it possibly part of the algorithm to fill someone's wanted list
or do people mostly default to used parts on that list? I thought this could
help us sellers use better methods of selling somehow.

The part I'm talking about is 3068bpb0929 2x2 map tile. Last six months .27
cents used, compared to .17 cents new.

any thoughts on this ? I've sometimes thought about listing everything used
unless it was a rare part. You would lose money up front but possibly make more
sales ???? Apparently on this part you would make more money. Just a strange
topic I thought would be fun to discuss.

Could be a target for arbitrage - buy the new parts and sell them as used in
your store, $.10 profit per piece.

Personally I think its a good idea to sell everything used because it gets rid
of the people that will complain about a small scratch or whatever.

Either way I would think selling all used or all new is the way to go - having
to manage a whole seperate inventory sound like a nightmare.

Author:

custommike

Posted:

Apr 16, 2024 16:10

Subject:

Re: Incorrect parts price inflation

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In Selling, Leftoverbricks writes:

I observe that some parts are regularly offered for exorbitant prices when there
is actually no reason for this.

Take for example this part

19730 Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Rectangular (Minecraft)
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear {Pearl Gold}

This was previously only available in set

21127-1 (Inv) The Fortress
959 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: Minecraft

and

21137-1 (Inv) The Mountain Cave
2822 Parts, 6 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: Minecraft

These sets were limited in number and are much sought after.

Since 2024, a new set

21252-1 (Inv) The Armory
196 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2023
Sets: Minecraft

Author:

zorbanj

Posted:

Apr 15, 2024 15:26

Subject:

Re: To open a box or not?

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In Selling, NikisNiche writes:

I have a bunch of sets that I plan to sell. A few of them (I think) got water
damage to the box. The sets are still sealed. One end of the box is kind of crushed,
and my guess is that it got a bit wet and then the weight of the rest of the
box made it get crushed. So I am leaning towards opening the box to confirm the
instructions aren't messed up, so that I can disclose that when I sell it.
But then again, I hate to break the seal of the box. What would you do? (They
are big sets - Disney castle, Big Ben, and Ghostbusters firehouse.)

Stickers, electronic components and cloth can also be damaged by water. You might
also have mold on the instructions and/or inside of the box. Lastly, there could
be bugs that were attracted by the water and died in there.

I would open the box up and see what you're dealing with. If I were looking
for a New In Box set I wouldn't buy one with water damage unless the price
reflected it. You could always list it as New, Complete instead of New, Sealed:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=102

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Apr 15, 2024 14:30

Subject:

Re: To open a box or not?

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In Selling, NikisNiche writes:

Since the boxes have water damage and that can mess up instructions like you
mentioned I’d recommend opening them and selling them as open box as otherwise
you might end up selling someone some badly damaged instructions and it would
make things complicated

Author:

NikisNiche

Posted:

Apr 15, 2024 14:23

Subject:

To open a box or not?

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Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 15, 2024 01:11

Subject:

Re: My entire room of Lego!

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You need to put them into your store to sell them.

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Apr 13, 2024 16:12

Subject:

Re: I am wishing to sell unopened sets but i can'

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Please don’t quote messages with forbidden content.

In Selling, sasquatch_eater writes:

[…]
Hi and welcome to Bricklink! You can't sell on here without first making
a purchase and receiving positive feedback from the buyer. I always try to leave
feedback for new buyers right away so if you see anything you like in my shop,
I'd be happy to help you with your first order!

--Claude

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Apr 13, 2024 16:10

Subject:

Re: I am wishing to sell unopened sets but i can'

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Hi,

Sorry but:
You can’t advertise items that are not for sale in a store.
You need to open a store.
And, yes, you need some feedback first and that means buying something.
These are the rules.

Author:

CykillsGarage

Posted:

Apr 13, 2024 12:51

Subject:

Re: Hi I'm thinking of selling some LEGO's

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In Selling, yorbrick writes:

any help is appreciated! I would just like to know the "Dos and don'ts"
of selling LEGO's

Do: Open a store before advertising you have sets for sale.

Okay thanks

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 13, 2024 03:03

Subject:

Re: Hi I'm thinking of selling some LEGO's

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any help is appreciated! I would just like to know the "Dos and don'ts"
of selling LEGO's

Do: Open a store before advertising you have sets for sale.

Author:

CykillsGarage

Posted:

Apr 12, 2024 18:54

Subject:

Re: Hi I'm thinking of selling some LEGO's

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In Selling, Dhobeck writes:

In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

In Selling, RebelliousBrick writes:

In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

Yes you can list this as "Used, Complete" if the instructions are
missing you must state this in the description

#2 Is a mini figure still "new" if it has been gently taken care of in
a box of other minis, and never been played with and still shinny and unscratched?

Must be listed as "Used"

any help is appreciated! I would just like to know the "Dos and don'ts"
of selling LEGO's

Cheers Cy Kill's Garage!

here is the help page on the "item for sale Condition"
https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=102

Thank you all!

okay then another question, what started me on this was when I found my 20th
anniversary Lando figure still in great shape, and upon looking at the going
rate for him amounting at 45-50 dollars for him complete with stand, I was blown
away!

so is he worth more with or without his set?

The figure alone sold 81 times the last 6 months while the set only sold 18 times
both in used condition

If you have the set I would sell it with him to make it complete

ok thanks!

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

Apr 12, 2024 17:18

Subject:

Re: Hi I'm thinking of selling some LEGO's

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In Selling, Dhobeck writes:

In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

In Selling, RebelliousBrick writes:

In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

Yes you can list this as "Used, Complete" if the instructions are
missing you must state this in the description

#2 Is a mini figure still "new" if it has been gently taken care of in
a box of other minis, and never been played with and still shinny and unscratched?

Must be listed as "Used"

any help is appreciated! I would just like to know the "Dos and don'ts"
of selling LEGO's

Cheers Cy Kill's Garage!

here is the help page on the "item for sale Condition"
https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=102

Thank you all!

so is he worth more with or without his set?

The figure alone sold 81 times the last 6 months while the set only sold 18 times
both in used condition

If you have the set I would sell it with him to make it complete

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

Apr 12, 2024 17:17

Subject:

Re: Hi I'm thinking of selling some LEGO's

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In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

In Selling, RebelliousBrick writes:

In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

Yes you can list this as "Used, Complete" if the instructions are
missing you must state this in the description

#2 Is a mini figure still "new" if it has been gently taken care of in
a box of other minis, and never been played with and still shinny and unscratched?

Must be listed as "Used"

any help is appreciated! I would just like to know the "Dos and don'ts"
of selling LEGO's

Cheers Cy Kill's Garage!

here is the help page on the "item for sale Condition"
https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=102

Thank you all!

so is he worth more with or without his set?

The figure alone sold 81 times the last 6 months while the set only sold 18 times
both in used condition

Author:

zorbanj

Posted:

Apr 12, 2024 16:50

Subject:

Re: Hi I'm thinking of selling some LEGO's

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In Selling, Dhobeck writes:

In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

HI there I'm thinking selling on this website. I wanted to ask a few questions
about it however.

#1 I have "Complete" sets, but there're original bricks are scattered
in my LEGO box. is it right/uncouth to sell something as "complete" if
I put the sets back together again from my vast lego box?

#2 Is a mini figure still "new" if it has been gently taken care of in
a box of other minis, and never been played with and still shinny and unscratched?

any help is appreciated! I would just like to know the "Dos and don'ts"
of selling LEGO's

Cheers Cy Kill's Garage!

#1
As long as you include instructions and extra parts

Used sets do not have to include either the instructions or extra parts.

Author:

CykillsGarage

Posted:

Apr 12, 2024 16:44

Subject:

Re: Hi I'm thinking of selling some LEGO's

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In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

In Selling, RebelliousBrick writes:

In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

Yes you can list this as "Used, Complete" if the instructions are
missing you must state this in the description

#2 Is a mini figure still "new" if it has been gently taken care of in
a box of other minis, and never been played with and still shinny and unscratched?

Must be listed as "Used"

any help is appreciated! I would just like to know the "Dos and don'ts"
of selling LEGO's

Cheers Cy Kill's Garage!

here is the help page on the "item for sale Condition"
https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=102

Thank you all!

so is he worth more with or without his set?

Author:

CykillsGarage

Posted:

Apr 12, 2024 16:33

Subject:

Re: Hi I'm thinking of selling some LEGO's

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In Selling, Dhobeck writes:

In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

In Selling, Cob writes:

In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

LEGO is the same as deer, you don't add an "s" to the end to designate
multiple LEGO

One Deer -- Herd of Deer
One LEGO -- Box of LEGO
One Egg -- Dozen Eggs

Yes LOL I have recently learned that about LEGO bricks, i've always called
them LEGOs

Not you too

Lol forgive me for my blasphemy.

Author:

CykillsGarage

Posted:

Apr 12, 2024 16:33

Subject:

Re: Hi I'm thinking of selling some LEGO's

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In Selling, Dhobeck writes:

In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

#1
As long as you include instructions and extra parts

#2
They would could as used

#3
Give me 99% off

Haha I'll remember

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

Apr 12, 2024 16:31

Subject:

Re: Hi I'm thinking of selling some LEGO's

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In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

In Selling, Cob writes:

In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

LEGO is the same as deer, you don't add an "s" to the end to designate
multiple LEGO

One Deer -- Herd of Deer
One LEGO -- Box of LEGO
One Egg -- Dozen Eggs

Yes LOL I have recently learned that about LEGO bricks, i've always called
them LEGOs

Not you too

Author:

CykillsGarage

Posted:

Apr 12, 2024 16:29

Subject:

Re: Hi I'm thinking of selling some LEGO's

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In Selling, Cob writes:

In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

LEGO is the same as deer, you don't add an "s" to the end to designate
multiple LEGO

One Deer -- Herd of Deer
One LEGO -- Box of LEGO
One Egg -- Dozen Eggs

Yes LOL I have recently learned that about LEGO bricks, i've always called
them LEGOs

Author:

CykillsGarage

Posted:

Apr 12, 2024 16:26

Subject:

Re: Hi I'm thinking of selling some LEGO's

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In Selling, RebelliousBrick writes:

In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

Yes you can list this as "Used, Complete" if the instructions are
missing you must state this in the description

#2 Is a mini figure still "new" if it has been gently taken care of in
a box of other minis, and never been played with and still shinny and unscratched?

Must be listed as "Used"

any help is appreciated! I would just like to know the "Dos and don'ts"
of selling LEGO's

Cheers Cy Kill's Garage!

here is the help page on the "item for sale Condition"
https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=102

Thank you all!

Author:

RebelliousBrick

Posted:

Apr 12, 2024 16:08

Subject:

Re: Hi I'm thinking of selling some LEGO's

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In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

Yes you can list this as "Used, Complete" if the instructions are
missing you must state this in the description

#2 Is a mini figure still "new" if it has been gently taken care of in
a box of other minis, and never been played with and still shinny and unscratched?

Must be listed as "Used"

any help is appreciated! I would just like to know the "Dos and don'ts"
of selling LEGO's

Cheers Cy Kill's Garage!

here is the help page on the "item for sale Condition"
https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=102

Author:

Saitobricks.ca

Posted:

Apr 12, 2024 15:37

Subject:

Re: Hi I'm thinking of selling some LEGO's

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In Selling, Cob writes:

In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

LEGO is the same as deer, you don't add an "s" to the end to designate
multiple LEGO

One Deer -- Herd of Deer

In Canada it’s moose, not mooses.

Author:

Cob

Posted:

Apr 12, 2024 15:35

Subject:

Re: Hi I'm thinking of selling some LEGO's

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In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

LEGO is the same as deer, you don't add an "s" to the end to designate
multiple LEGO

One Deer -- Herd of Deer
One LEGO -- Box of LEGO
One Egg -- Dozen Eggs

Author:

Saitobricks.ca

Posted:

Apr 12, 2024 15:35

Subject:

Re: Hi I'm thinking of selling some LEGO's

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First off be warned, people are very picky here!

In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

I think it’s ok so long as the colours are the same and the variants are the
same, and there are instructions.

#2 Is a mini figure still "new" if it has been gently taken care of in
a box of other minis, and never been played with and still shinny and unscratched?

No, if you sell those as new you will be in trouble. You can only sell figs as
new if they are straight from the bag or assembled and put STRAIGHT into storage.

any help is appreciated! I would just like to know the "Dos and don'ts"
of selling LEGO's

Cheers Cy Kill's Garage!

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Apr 12, 2024 15:35

Subject:

Re: Hi I'm thinking of selling some LEGO's

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In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

Yes, but you have to note in your listing if you don't have the box and/or
instructions.

#2 Is a mini figure still "new" if it has been gently taken care of in
a box of other minis, and never been played with and still shinny and unscratched?

Nope. It's Used.

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Apr 12, 2024 15:34

Subject:

Re: Hi I'm thinking of selling some LEGO's

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In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

so long as what you have matches the bricklink invenoty there is nothing wrong
with selling a used set even if you parted it together from a big box

#2 Is a mini figure still "new" if it has been gently taken care of in
a box of other minis, and never been played with and still shinny and unscratched?

you can only sell minifigres as new if they are handled only for sorting and
selling purposes. if you used them for any other purposes including display then
they are no longer new

any help is appreciated! I would just like to know the "Dos and don'ts"
of selling LEGO's

Cheers Cy Kill's Garage!

if you start selling make sure to fully read the tos
https://www.bricklink.com/v3/terms_of_service.page
and pages on selling such as
https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=102#:~:text=These%20parts%20have%20never%20been,still%20in%20good%2C%20usable%20condition.
best of luck!

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

Apr 12, 2024 15:33

Subject:

Re: Hi I'm thinking of selling some LEGO's

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In Selling, Dhobeck writes:

In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

#1
As long as you include instructions and extra parts

#2
They would could as used

*count

#3
Give me 99% off

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

Apr 12, 2024 15:33

Subject:

Re: Hi I'm thinking of selling some LEGO's

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In Selling, CykillsGarage writes:

#1
As long as you include instructions and extra parts

#2
They would could as used

#3
Give me 99% off

Author:

CykillsGarage

Posted:

Apr 12, 2024 15:25

Subject:

Hi I'm thinking of selling some LEGO's

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Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Apr 11, 2024 08:25

Subject:

Re: cancel a paid order

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Topic:

In Selling, Excavator96 writes:

Hi Akir .
Thank buddy ...tried it but changed to unpaid..but still no luck cancelling
the order yet..

Did you used the Refund button on the order detailspage?

Author:

Excavator96

Posted:

Apr 11, 2024 07:52

Subject:

Re: cancel a paid order

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Hi Akir .
Thank buddy ...tried it but changed to unpaid..but still no luck cancelling
the order yet..

Author:

Akir

Posted:

Apr 11, 2024 07:34

Subject:

Re: cancel a paid order

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Topic:

In Selling, Excavator96 writes:

Hi All
Can anyone help me cancel a paid order that I can not supply , it is a fake
minifig
that I checked and double checked and came to the conclusion that it is not Leggo.
So I have refunded that total sale and contacted the customer . Now it does not
let me proceed to the next step ..I could just mark it complete, but that's
not correct.
Can anyone help..
Ty Frank MELBBRiX

GO to "Edit Order" (at bottom of the order page), there set the payment
status to unpaid. Then you should be able to cancel.

Author:

Excavator96

Posted:

Apr 11, 2024 07:31

Subject:

cancel a paid order

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Author:

LegendaryConch

Posted:

Apr 9, 2024 20:53

Subject:

Re: List Lightyear figs without alt heads

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Topic:

In Selling, Alexewan2 writes:

Hi BriantheMayan here,

I just bought the Lightyear Zurg 76831 set and am planning to sell the Buzz and
Izzy figs that come with it. I was wondering whether or not it would be best
to sell without the alternative heads and hair that come with them. I see some
do and others don’t. I was curious if buyers have an expectation that they will
come with them and it might lead to a problem or perhaps I should list those
parts separately.

Any advice would be great.

Personally, as a buyer I wouldn’t expect the alternative heads unless specified
but not everyone is like that so i can understand how that may be an issue.
I’d say sell them with the alt heads as that may be a selling point for some
instead of selling them separately, that’s just me though.

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Apr 9, 2024 20:36

Subject:

Re: List Lightyear figs without alt heads

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Topic:

In Selling, Alexewan2 writes:

list it based off the bricklink inventory. if you want you can include the alternate
heads/hair as bonuses but not as replacements and they are not expected.

Author:

Alexewan2

Posted:

Apr 9, 2024 20:30

Subject:

List Lightyear figs without alt heads

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Author:

Give.Me.A.Brick

Posted:

Apr 9, 2024 16:43

Subject:

Distance Selling (again)

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Topic:

I received this email from BrickLink:

[Action required] Deadline has been extended to August 4, 2024

"Hello Give.Me.A.Brick,

Your deadline to enable distance selling has been extended to August 4, 2024*.

We want to remind you that you have reached the EUR 10,000 distance selling threshold
on BrickLink for the 2024 calendar year and may need to enable distance selling.
The new EU Marketplace rules went into effect on July 1, 2021 indicating that
any seller with more than EUR 10,000 worth of distance sale of goods must register
with their local tax authorities and charge the VAT rate of the buyer's country.

You will need to register for either One Stop Shop (OSS) or in each individual
EU Member State where you sell on BrickLink. Once you obtain your OSS ID number
or the VAT IDs for the countries you transact in, you can then enable distance
selling on BrickLink.

To enable distance selling, go to the Value Added Tax (VAT) section on the Store
Settings Management page.
Go to Store Settings Management page

If no action is taken, your selling abilities on BrickLink within the EU Member
States (other than your home nation) will be blocked until the end of the next
calendar year. During this time you can still register and enable distance selling.

To learn more about distance selling, please see the European Commission article
on this topic.

Thank you,
The BrickLink Team

*11:59pm ET"

I already have registered for OSS and Distance Selling enabled since late 2022
so I'm confused if there's anything further I need to do?

Author:

TravelBound

Posted:

Apr 9, 2024 12:02

Subject:

Re: Reserved items

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Topic:

Thank you both for your able assistance.
Heidi

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 9, 2024 08:51

Subject:

Re: Reserved items

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Topic:

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:

SezaR

Posted:

Apr 9, 2024 01:22

Subject:

Re: Reserved items

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Topic:

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.

Link
Ask to search the id of the item inside your store

Or hover to “my bl” where there is a link to items reserved for buyer (items
reserved by all sellers if there is any other seller who reserved an item for
him)

Author:

TravelBound

Posted:

Apr 9, 2024 00:39

Subject:

Reserved items

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Topic:

How do I explain to a buyer how to find items reserved in my shop for them?
Thanks for any help.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 8, 2024 13:45

Subject:

Re: Lego boxes

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Topic:

You need a store to sell them here.

Author:

SezaR

Posted:

Apr 5, 2024 17:58

Subject:

Re: Cost of doing business I guess

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Topic:

In Selling, gwurst writes:

So I sold a set from my personal collection. Been sitting on a shelf for years
and I disassembled and inventoried it before listing.

I hear from the buyer a week after shipping about how the set is horribly damaged
and parts not even fitting together. They are terribly disappointed and want
their money back. I know that not to be the case, but I send a label for return
shipping and will refund once received. It's just a Creator set, so no minifigs
or rare parts to worry about being swapped.

I get the set back, and it's obvious it was never even opened. All parts
in the separate bags I used. I'm pretty sure the box was still sealed with
my packing tape.

I refunded the purchase anyway. Sucks I'm out $25 for the shipping both ways,
but you have this occasionally. Is rather they had just been honest about having
buyer's remorse.

You were not obliged to pay for return shipping. I wouldn't pay it.

Author:

gwurst

Posted:

Apr 5, 2024 17:48

Subject:

Cost of doing business I guess

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Author:

Xfools

Posted:

Apr 5, 2024 11:34

Subject:

Selling Store

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Topic:

Hey All,
I am giving some serious consideration to selling all my stock and storage and
closing down my store just because I am having trouble finding the time to keep
up with it.
This is the current stock level...
Total 68,114 items in 4,566 lots in 171 categories.
My store inventory total value (Original Price): GBP 8,691.49
My store inventory total value after sale (Category Average): GBP 8,691.49
Most of it is parted out and there is a few complete sets
I also have...
26 x 60 drawer storage units each drawer has 2 parts these cost £34 each total
£884
86 Clip lock style containers of 4 different sizes costing around £300 for all
150 Takeaway size containers costing about £30 for the lot.
Most of the Lego in the store is new and I also have available loads of used
Lego that is my own collection.
Everything is organised using a bar code system and I also have a small bar code
scanner that can go with it.
If anyone is interested in making an offer please get in touch. Only serious
offers please.

Author:

TheBrickGuys

Posted:

Apr 4, 2024 21:02

Subject:

Re: Incorrect parts price inflation

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Topic:

In Selling, Cob writes:

I'm thinking of parting out 10 sets containing this part and pricing them
at around 50 cents to change the price guide which will force future sellers
of this item to sell this item cheaper.

What if I purchase them for 50 cents and relist them on BrickLink at the now
current price?

That was exactly my thought when I read her post thinking that if she parted
out 10 sets and sold the 10 helmets for one buck each then someone would probably
buy them and turn around and relist them at the 6 month sales average of six
bucks each.

Jim.

Author:

StarBrick

Posted:

Apr 4, 2024 13:36

Subject:

Re: Unopened shop - what do do?

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Sad to read your husband left this realm already....
Hope you (and your next of kin) are coping alright.

Regarding the Lego, here's my advice, as I think you are not planning on
starting a shop here, but want to pass the Lego on to another AFOL/seller/collector
here.

Contact some UK regional sellers directly through the BL-sytem. Explain what
you want, provide the listings so they can asses the collection. And make you
an offer.

Here's a list of the top sellers in England, UK, you might want to contact:

https://www.bricklink.com/memberList.asp?stateID=10270&countryID=UK&v=3&viewUserType=2

If you want a second opinion on any offer you are given by any seller, I'll
be happy to help you. Just send me the inventory listings (what file type do
you have it in? hopefully XLM, CSV or BrickStore

).

Best of luck and hope this helps!

StarBrick

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Apr 4, 2024 12:59

Subject:

Re: Unopened shop - what do do?

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Topic:

In Selling, Leego76 writes:

My husband (Leego76)was an avid Lego collector and seller and we have around
about 80,000 pieces in the house worth around £10k according to ReBrickable.
I have the inventories which I can email but they only show roughly 90% of what's
there as there is some we did not manage to list before he sadly passed. He gave
me a few suggested actions and so I am hoping to sell the unopened shop in one
go, bank transfer on collection (SO53, UK).
Any help / advice as to how I can best do this would be very welcome, I realise
I cannot sell it on here (have just read the discussion forum rules!) and am
not trying to but if anyone can help or give me some advice that will help me
list it without it being a massive undertaking I'd really appreciate it.
Many thanks

Sorry for your loss.
If your looking for your looking for the absolute easiest way to sell it I’d
recommend selling it by the pound on a local marketplace, if your fine with a
little more work there are several options such as registering on bricklink so
you can better show the inventory and just set a min buy high enough so people
can only buy everything and then put the parts 50%-70% below the 6-month average
and you shouldn’t have to to much difficulty selling it in bulk in 1 go. Or you
might have some luck joining a selling group on Facebook or something and seeing
if you can sell it there

Author:

Leftoverbricks

Posted:

Apr 4, 2024 11:35

Subject:

Re: Incorrect parts price inflation

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Topic:

In Selling, jennnifer writes:

In Selling, Leftoverbricks writes:

I observe that some parts are regularly offered for exorbitant prices when there
is actually no reason for this.

Take for example this part

19730 Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Rectangular (Minecraft)
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear {Pearl Gold}

This was previously only available in set

21127-1 (Inv) The Fortress
959 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: Minecraft

and

21137-1 (Inv) The Mountain Cave
2822 Parts, 6 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: Minecraft

These sets were limited in number and are much sought after.

Since 2024, a new set

21252-1 (Inv) The Armory
196 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2023
Sets: Minecraft

You really think sellers are checking the pricing and availability of every item
in a part out? They set it 'just below the 6 months average' and click
the button.

When I part out a set and set to 6 month average I globally check the prices.
When I see a high price for a particular brick I always check the price guide
to get a better idea and sometimes I also check the sets the part is coming in.
I agree that not every seller is doing this.

By the way, if everyone keeps doing that, the prices will all hit bottom. Like
every book on amazon costing $.99

I don't think so. Most parts that have a high sales volume have a fairly
consistent price. The most important factor for prices going down hill is when
they come available in pick-a-brick, e.g. the 1x2 masonry brick in lbg.

~Jen

Author:

Leego76

Posted:

Apr 4, 2024 10:53

Subject:

Unopened shop - what do do?

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Author:

infinibrix

Posted:

Apr 4, 2024 07:03

Subject:

Re: Incorrect parts price inflation

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Topic:

In Selling, Leftoverbricks writes:

I observe that some parts are regularly offered for exorbitant prices when there
is actually no reason for this.

Take for example this part

19730 Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Rectangular (Minecraft)
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear {Pearl Gold}

This was previously only available in set

21127-1 (Inv) The Fortress
959 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: Minecraft

and

21137-1 (Inv) The Mountain Cave
2822 Parts, 6 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: Minecraft

These sets were limited in number and are much sought after.

Since 2024, a new set

21252-1 (Inv) The Armory
196 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2023
Sets: Minecraft

Keep in mind that not all sellers are looking for a quick sale on all their stocked
items. If you have lots of stock of a part and/or can replenish that stock quickly
and easily then yes you may want to price competitively or perhaps even below
market value. Same goes for wanting to clear out stock that you feel holds little
long term potential but takes up precious storage space

However sellers may also want to price well above market value where the part
is not widely available at cheap pricing within their own country/region also
they may not envisage being able to easily stock that part ever again and therefore
see more value in these parts compared to their competitors. Basically they are
in it for the long term waiting game but that's not to say there isn't
still potential for it to sell sooner alongside other more competitively priced
items stocked within that same store (In short not everything in your store needs
to be super competitive to generate orders but it helps to have atleast some
competitively priced and unique items)
Sometimes I might price items high simply because they're not my usual parts
and so I don't have a very organized storage solution for them therefore
if it ends up taking me forever to find at least I know I sold it for good money!
(Time is sometimes more important)

Also take a GWP set... Once they flood the market they can sell for next to nothing
but just because most other sellers want to sell their GWP's cheaply for
a quick sale there is nothing wrong with listing them well above market value
and being in it for the long haul especially since sets generally require more
time and effort to process as well as needing a visit to post office therefore
if I'm going to sell a set then I'd personally rather make it worth my
effort and time!

Author:

hedgehog_bricks

Posted:

Apr 4, 2024 06:10

Subject:

Re: Incorrect parts price inflation

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Topic:

In Selling, Leftoverbricks writes:

I observe that some parts are regularly offered for exorbitant prices when there
is actually no reason for this.

Take for example this part

19730 Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Rectangular (Minecraft)
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear {Pearl Gold}

The part is in a minifig, for which there is plentiful supply at prices much
lower than the individual part (from around $2.50-$3.00).

Minifig No: min158 Name: Alex - Reddish Brown Legs, Pearl Gold Helmet

min158 (Inv) Alex - Reddish Brown Legs, Pearl Gold Helmet
Minifigures: Minecraft

Jonathan

Author:

SezaR

Posted:

Apr 3, 2024 20:42

Subject:

Re: Incorrect parts price inflation

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Topic:

In Selling, Leftoverbricks writes:

I observe that some parts are regularly offered for exorbitant prices when there
is actually no reason for this.

Take for example this part

19730 Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Rectangular (Minecraft)
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear {Pearl Gold}

This was previously only available in set

21127-1 (Inv) The Fortress
959 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: Minecraft

and

21137-1 (Inv) The Mountain Cave
2822 Parts, 6 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: Minecraft

These sets were limited in number and are much sought after.

Since 2024, a new set

21252-1 (Inv) The Armory
196 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2023
Sets: Minecraft

This thought is also crazy 😉

which will force future sellers
of this item to sell this item cheaper.

To the sellers: do you also experience these kinds of crazy things?

More tims goes by, more items will be listed and price drops down on its own.
This is how things are working in the realm of economy. Today’s average sold
price in used condition is 13.95$ usd and in the last. 6 months, only 8 of them
are sold. The average price in new condition is 5.98 $ usd and
9 are sold. Lets wait a few months and see how it changes. ☺️

If you buy a few of them and list them, assuming you mange to control yourself
and list them for 50cents instead of $3 (i personally won’t control my desire
to gain a higher profit) you would just make changes to happen quicker.

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

Apr 3, 2024 15:15

Subject:

Re: Incorrect parts price inflation

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Topic:

In Selling, Cob writes:

I'm thinking of parting out 10 sets containing this part and pricing them
at around 50 cents to change the price guide which will force future sellers
of this item to sell this item cheaper.

What if I purchase them for 50 cents and relist them on BrickLink at the now
current price?

You might make money just remember shipping costs

Author:

Cob

Posted:

Apr 3, 2024 14:55

Subject:

Re: Incorrect parts price inflation

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Topic:

I'm thinking of parting out 10 sets containing this part and pricing them
at around 50 cents to change the price guide which will force future sellers
of this item to sell this item cheaper.

What if I purchase them for 50 cents and relist them on BrickLink at the now
current price?

Author:

qwertyboy

Posted:

Apr 3, 2024 14:00

Subject:

Re: Incorrect parts price inflation

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I will be completely honest here.

We run a shop, and this is not done for charity purposes - it is very much a
part of our income. I am very happy if parts are priced high, as this will generate
more revenue. Consequently, I am no fan of a race to the bottom for every part
that suddenly sees a larger number offered. Compared to when we started, prices
have gone down for parts precisely because of this race to the bottom.

To be able to sell, and still make a living, we price our product according to
what the market does. If the market allows high prices - YAY! Low prices - BOO!

Niek.

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Apr 3, 2024 13:21

Subject:

Re: Incorrect parts price inflation

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Topic:

In Selling, jennnifer writes:

You really think sellers are checking the pricing and availability of every item
in a part out? They set it 'just below the 6 months average' and click
the button.

Which is nuts! I've never done this.

Price sold is based on acquisition price + margin.
You can easily set this up in a couple of clicks using BrickStore.
Maybe with BrickLink also, but I never use those pages.

Then when you upload you may decide depending the quantity you're uploading
either if you keep the old prices, or replace with the new price, or decide it
more or less manually for a few lots to every lot (again with BrickStore).

In short while avg can be important (better to be below it), sellers shouldn't
set price on it.

HTH?

Author:

Nikilyn

Posted:

Apr 3, 2024 13:05

Subject:

Re: Incorrect parts price inflation

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Topic:

You really think sellers are checking the pricing and availability of every item
in a part out? They set it 'just below the 6 months average' and click
the button.

By the way, if everyone keeps doing that, the prices will all hit bottom. Like
every book on amazon costing $.99

~Jen

This

So many sellers do this. I see it recommended on youtube channels, facebook groups
on bricklink etc. They say its so easy just price at 6 months avg and the system
does all the work for you. Then we get those stores that wonder, how come I am
not making any money and other people saying parting out sets is not worth it
anymore because prices have dropped so much etc. Everytime someone lists something
at avg price it lowers the price for the next people and on and on it goes if
no one pays attention.

I have always manually priced my inventory and it's not always fun. It's
a lot of work, but as a seller I know what my items cost, what sells for me,
what doesn't, how long have I had an item etc. So many factors go into a
price. Been on Bricklink since 2009. It works for us.

Author:

starbeanie

Posted:

Apr 3, 2024 12:44

Subject:

Re: Incorrect parts price inflation

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Topic:

And if I set a price for something years ago, I'm not constantly checking
to see if it went up or down. I'm a small store with only 3,454 lots but
I don't have time for that.

In Selling, jennnifer writes:

In Selling, Leftoverbricks writes:

I observe that some parts are regularly offered for exorbitant prices when there
is actually no reason for this.

Take for example this part

19730 Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Rectangular (Minecraft)
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear {Pearl Gold}

This was previously only available in set

21127-1 (Inv) The Fortress
959 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: Minecraft

and

21137-1 (Inv) The Mountain Cave
2822 Parts, 6 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: Minecraft

These sets were limited in number and are much sought after.

Since 2024, a new set

21252-1 (Inv) The Armory
196 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2023
Sets: Minecraft

Author:

rickcraine

Posted:

Apr 3, 2024 12:43

Subject:

Re: Incorrect parts price inflation

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Topic:

In Selling, jennnifer writes:

In Selling, Leftoverbricks writes:

I observe that some parts are regularly offered for exorbitant prices when there
is actually no reason for this.

Take for example this part

19730 Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Rectangular (Minecraft)
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear {Pearl Gold}

This was previously only available in set

21127-1 (Inv) The Fortress
959 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: Minecraft

and

21137-1 (Inv) The Mountain Cave
2822 Parts, 6 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: Minecraft

These sets were limited in number and are much sought after.

Since 2024, a new set

21252-1 (Inv) The Armory
196 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2023
Sets: Minecraft

A specific part should be worth what similar rarity parts are, it's a supply
and demand market. As a buyer, I appreciate the thoughtfulness towards buyers
Leftoverbricks shows by this post

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 3, 2024 12:22

Subject:

Re: Incorrect parts price inflation

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Topic:

In Selling, Leftoverbricks writes:

I observe that some parts are regularly offered for exorbitant prices when there
is actually no reason for this.

Take for example this part

19730 Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Rectangular (Minecraft)
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear {Pearl Gold}

This was previously only available in set

21127-1 (Inv) The Fortress
959 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: Minecraft

and

21137-1 (Inv) The Mountain Cave
2822 Parts, 6 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: Minecraft

These sets were limited in number and are much sought after.

Since 2024, a new set

21252-1 (Inv) The Armory
196 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2023
Sets: Minecraft

Author:

Leftoverbricks

Posted:

Apr 3, 2024 11:59

Subject:

Incorrect parts price inflation

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Topic:

I observe that some parts are regularly offered for exorbitant prices when there
is actually no reason for this.

Take for example this part

19730 Minifigure, Headgear Helmet Rectangular (Minecraft)
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear {Pearl Gold}

This was previously only available in set

21127-1 (Inv) The Fortress
959 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: Minecraft

and

21137-1 (Inv) The Mountain Cave
2822 Parts, 6 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: Minecraft

These sets were limited in number and are much sought after.

Since 2024, a new set

21252-1 (Inv) The Armory
196 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2023
Sets: Minecraft

Author:

here4bricks614

Posted:

Apr 1, 2024 19:02

Subject:

Re: 3004 and its variants/alternates

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Topic:

In Selling, RutiFruti writes:

Hello everyone!

I would like to upload in my inventory several used 3004 parts (so far 95% of
my inventory is new).

When separating, I have noticed that I have few different bottoms:

- The common one (first picture) is with bottom tube.
- The second one (second picture) is with bottom tube, but with the tube "empty"
(not sure if there is a specific word/characteristic for this...).
- The third one (third picture) seems to be an old version.

- Then, the fourth one seems to be a very old version of 3065.

My question is, how do I upload them? Altogether under 3004 without any remark
(in the case that they are all in good condition...)?

I have read in the forum that people do not like to have different entries for
the same part (only one for new and one for used), so... I would like to avoid
having many entries for 3004 used but, at the same time, would you be happy receiving
10x 3004 where 8x have normal bottom and 2x "empty(?)" bottom?

Also, what if some parts are in mint condition and some others are with some
scratches? How do you normally differentiate them in your shops?

Sorry for the long question, but hope I made the point!

Thanks a lot!

Hollow peg, solid peg, etc. There are buyers who prefer older versions and will
gravitate toward these descriptions.

Author:

RutiFruti

Posted:

Apr 1, 2024 17:16

Subject:

3004 and its variants/alternates

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Topic:

Thanks a lot!

Author:

Admin_Russell

Posted:

Apr 1, 2024 11:27

Subject:

Re: Any interest in v3 of Istok's Unofficial....

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Topic:

In Selling, InanimateReason writes:

I ran across a CD of Gary Istok's Unofficial LEGO Sets/Parts Collectors Guid
in a box of old old RCX and NXT era books and CDs. I know Mr. Istok has released
newer editions of his guide. Do you all think there is any point to listing this
perhaps as a custom item?

Is that even permissible now that LEGO owns the site?

Bill

Yes, you may list this as a custom item.

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Mar 31, 2024 21:43

Subject:

Re: Any interest in v3 of Istok's Unofficial....

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Topic:

In Selling, InanimateReason writes:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=103&q=sale

Non LEGO Items: Certain non LEGO items that are deemed by BrickLink to be
part of LEGO fan culture may be listed. These include literature about LEGO products,
LEGO memorabilia, and items used to make custom sets (e.g., stickers, instructions,
and boxes). BrickLink reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine
whether a certain Non LEGO Item is appropriate for listing.

We distributed worldwide BrickJournal for a few years, and it was accepted and
not a problem.
https://brickjournal.com/

Maybe I'd simply try to sell it because it probably belongs to "These
include literature about LEGO products, LEGO memorabilia" and see if an Admin
will remove it?

Author:

crazylegoman

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Mar 31, 2024 21:41

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In Selling, Saitobricks.ca writes:

In Selling, InanimateReason writes:

Could you play it?

It's not an audio CD. It's a data disc that has a bunch of .pdf files.

David

Author:

Saitobricks.ca

Posted:

Mar 31, 2024 21:37

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In Selling, InanimateReason writes:

Could you play it?

Author:

InanimateReason

Posted:

Mar 31, 2024 21:36

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Any interest in v3 of Istok's Unofficial....

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Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Mar 31, 2024 04:33

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Re: Any theories on why a used part costs more ?

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In Selling, getlego writes:

It can happen when a once relatively hard to find part suddenly becomes more
common as it is in a new set. There is often a lag for prices to stabilise especially
if people using wants lists don't care if they overpay a little to get it
all in one order.

Author:

getlego

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Mar 31, 2024 04:23

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Any theories on why a used part costs more ?

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Author:

zorbanj

Posted:

Mar 30, 2024 19:42

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Re: Opening Store Back Up Soon; However...

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In Selling, Bond writes:

Any advice? Any special tools or methods you use to keep fraudulent chargeback
to a minimum? Even basic advice regarding making the selling experience as issue-free
for the buyer would be welcome. I have initiated automated checkout.

Maybe I missed a policy change, but chargebacks have always been allowed. Even
so, they are very rare. I can only recall getting one chargeback for a low-dollar
non-Lego item on another platform, and the buyer was clearly unhinged.

Author:

TheBrickGuys

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Mar 30, 2024 19:30

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Like others have stated, chargebacks just dont happen very often. Out of all
the sales we have had over the past decade we have had only a few customers file
a chargeback with PayPal and all but one we went ahead and gave a full refund
before PayPal even made a decision because it was obvious by looking at the tracking
info that the order was most likely lost in the mail. The one we did dispute
we won.

Even if the few we had were just people trying to get an order for free, it is
still a small price to pay when you compare that the ratio of orders going bad
verses orders being completed where all ends well is probably one bad for every
3000 good.

With all that being said, I can still appreciate your concern. I still will fret
sometimes when we get an order for high dollar set from a new buyer but we have
yet to have any larger order go bad or get lost in the mail. And when it comes
to first time buyers, we have never had a problem yet.

If I do fill the occasional order where I feel a little apprehensiveness about
the order then I just pay a little extra and buy insurance.

Jim

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Mar 30, 2024 15:12

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Re: Selling Store Off

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In Selling, KangaWa writes:

Not sure if this is allowed here but I have to unfortunately move away from my
store, so I'm selling everything off. […]

Hi,

You’ll need to open your store as you can’t advertise something that’s not for
sale in your store.
You can set a high minimum value to prevent orders.
Also add a clear announcement on the banner, splash page or terms to explain
you want to sell your whole inventory.

Also, ads (sales & new items for sale) should go to the Sales topic… but selling
an entire store is a bit of an edge case: you’re not advertising to the common
buyer. I’ll let you decide if you want to post there.
(But the limit is still 1 ad per month to prevent year-long “I’m selling my store”
sales: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1437060 )

Author:

KangaWa

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Mar 30, 2024 14:42

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Not sure if this is allowed here but I have to unfortunately move away from my
store, so I'm selling everything off.

My store consists of almost 10k pieces, there are no minifigs, I only have some
weapons and accessories, the rest are lego pieces, everything is used. Feel free
to DM me for the BrickStore file. The store fits in 6 Racco drawers, and I have
got one more that is empty, but brand new, I've just taken the packaging
off of it. There are also a few shipping supplies.

The rest is in bulk form, I have A-sorted it and washed it. There is a variety
of parts, and a couple sets that have been taken apart, everything is only used.
There is a total of around 40kg of bulk that I am trying to sell.

Given the quantity, local pickup is preferred, but shipping can also be arranged.
Located in England, UK.
Feel free to DM me for any additional information and images.

Author:

popsicle

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Mar 30, 2024 14:16

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In Selling, Bond writes:

It has been about a year since my store was last opened for a month or longer.
I'm presuming that there have been a number of significant policy changes
in that time, particularly for sellers. That being said, I do make every effort
to keep up; I read the Forum regularly, being especially alert for posts regarding
seller issues (and resolutions) and selling tips.

What I'm really jittery about is the potential for fraudulent PayPal chargeback
once I begin pushing out orders again. Out of my 776 feedback (775 positive,
1 neutral, and 0 complaint), 510 of the positives were for selling. Even my one
neutral reads "Awesome seller". So I'd like to think, at least, that
a potential buyer will trust me to get their order correct and sent to them in
undamaged condition.

But that, of course, does not stop a handful of buyers from pulling the ol'
chargeback lever despite the fact that they got their order complete and undamaged.
A lot of the posts I've read over the years from high-feedback sellers regarding
this nightmare is that, more often than not, the seller ends up on the losing
side of the dispute. This is the kind of thing that I'd like to avoid or
at least minimize.

Any advice? Any special tools or methods you use to keep fraudulent chargeback
to a minimum? Even basic advice regarding making the selling experience as issue-free
for the buyer would be welcome. I have initiated automated checkout.

- Bond

Welcome back, Pat

Anecdotally, never been given reason to worry about the "fraudulent chargeback"
and consequently never have. Just CYA on larger dollar amount orders...

Author:

Nubs_Select

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Mar 29, 2024 21:39

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in regards to PayPal chargebacks, I wouldn't worry too much. if you have
tracking then the worst case scenario is you'll get the item back and you'll
be out of the sale (except for very rare cases where they sent something else
back in which case if you wanted you could probably get the law involved) but
in general Paypal claim are extraordinarily rare. I've had 11635 orders on
bricklink, brickowl, and eBay combined since I started selling online about 5+
years ago. in total I've had exactly 1 Paypal case filled against me which
was about 5+ years back and I won that case. in general Paypal cases tho can
be a nightmare when they happen are by no means a common thing

Author:

BrickOutLoud

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Mar 29, 2024 21:29

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I'm closing in on 8,000 sales and never really had an issue. Use tracking
and paypal really isnt a problem. Of course, others here have way more experience
than me, but i've never really had a problem. Welcome back!

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Bond

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Mar 29, 2024 21:15

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Opening Store Back Up Soon; However...

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steffenme1

Posted:

Mar 29, 2024 10:38

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Re: Moving, selling store. Looking for guidance.

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That makes sense, and it's a good thing to keep in mind, esp as my goal is
to lower my inventory so I don't have to move it. Having to figure out what
to do with 25K low value parts I have lingering in my store feels like swapping
one problem for another.

Author:

SezaR

Posted:

Mar 28, 2024 15:55

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Re: 'Contact me' Link Next To Store Name In Store

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In Selling, IVG_Bricks writes:

Can someone please tell me how it is possible to add the 'contact me'
link next to my store name inside my store? I notice some sellers have this
but I just cant work out how to add it? I have annotated where I mean in the
image attached. Thanks

Are you also expecting a response from yourself, or are you just checking if
you're responsive?!

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IVG_Bricks

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Mar 28, 2024 15:51

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Re: 'Contact me' Link Next To Store Name In Store

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