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View Thread Merge Want Lists OR Easy Buy on Multiple List - MOC_Brick_Steve (2)
I was recently purchasing parts for two different builds that were in different want lists. I discovered you can only easy buy for a single wantlist at a time which meant losing [...]
(14 days ago, Apr 20, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Search "Alternate Item Number" when importing - MOC_Brick_Steve (2)
Hello, This morning I was importing an XML file with the attached results. In every case, removing the letter from the part number correctly resolved the issue, but I noticed [...]
(14 days ago, Apr 20, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Spam - yorbrick (1182)
[...] The spam posts tend to get removed really quite fast, at least at the times of day when I see them (and report them). Links only work if people click on them. [...]
(15 days ago, Apr 19, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Spam - popsicle (6658)
[...] Considered that and why focusing on link restriction only. Don't think new users need to post links to get the help needed
(15 days ago, Apr 19, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Spam - v100Bricks (139)
Would seem to be harsh on new users that may need genuine help. Especially considering the delays with the help desk just now.
(15 days ago, Apr 19, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Spam - popsicle (6658)
Circling back to: (URL) Seems to me anyway, that simply restricting zero feedback members the use of links in the forum, would immediately eliminate most current spam posts and [...]
(15 days ago, Apr 19, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: add LEGO PaB website to stores - yorbrick (1182)
[...] Sure they could try to capture more of the market for inividual new parts, but at what long term cost? They cannot keep up with PAB standard as it is. PAB best seller [...]
(16 days ago, Apr 18, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: add LEGO PaB website to stores - Ra (267)
[...] We don't know how lucrative PaB is, but I am sure it isn't just for the benefit of lego enthusiasts. If TLG were to capture more actual sales then just fees, [...]
(16 days ago, Apr 18, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: add LEGO PaB website to stores - yorbrick (1182)
[...] That is for regular people and companies. I'm sure they could find a way round if they wanted to do it. Such as having three different LEGO BL stores, one for standard [...]
(16 days ago, Apr 18, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: add LEGO PaB website to stores - Ziegelmeister (212)
[...] Not to mention that stores on BL can not have more than one physical location from which they ship from.
(16 days ago, Apr 18, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: add LEGO PaB website to stores - nbbhav (6)
[...] It would create an interesting marketing problem for LEGO. If you've not read LEGO's Fair Play statement, it's worth reading it: (URL) I'm not a lawyer, [...]
(16 days ago, Apr 18, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: add LEGO PaB website to stores - Stellar (3492)
[...] They now have 15087 lots for sale, but only 14694 in stock. Bestsellers in stock are 4180 lots. [...]
(17 days ago, Apr 17, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: add LEGO PaB website to stores - jennnifer (3532)
[...] Anyone have the data on what percentage of parts/colors/patterns available on BrickLink is on the current PAB menu? Also, I think the prices would become much higher [...]
(17 days ago, Apr 17, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: add LEGO PaB website to stores - peregrinator (772)
[...] In my experience, it's rare that PaB is actually cheaper - if it were I'd definitely be buying parts there and selling them here.
(17 days ago, Apr 17, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: add LEGO PaB website to stores - Ziegelmeister (212)
In Suggestions, ej76az writes: [...] Because that would directly impact their own sales. Myself and many others focus solely on new sets and new set part outs, buying multiple [...]
(17 days ago, Apr 17, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: add LEGO PaB website to stores - yorbrick (1182)
[...] When taking over bricklink, LEGO claimed they wouldn't interfere with the marketplace, implying they wouldn't compete with sellers. If they want to compete with [...]
(17 days ago, Apr 17, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: add LEGO PaB website to stores - Nubs_Select (3756)
[...] For standard bricks but yah it’s crazy.
(17 days ago, Apr 17, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: add LEGO PaB website to stores - rtzx9r (1037)
[...] Ever order from PAB? Enjoy your bricks 2-3 months later.
(17 days ago, Apr 17, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: add LEGO PaB website to stores - Nubs_Select (3756)
[...] Listing and pulling orders is usually extremely work intensive in comparison to profit.
(17 days ago, Apr 16, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: add LEGO PaB website to stores - ej76az (28)
[...] pardon my ignorance (I'm an AFOL newbie), but could you explain this a little? what work? [...]
(17 days ago, Apr 16, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: add LEGO PaB website to stores - ej76az (28)
[...] Yes, BH is amazing, and I often use it. But it adds another layer of complexity and another step in the process.
(17 days ago, Apr 16, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: add LEGO PaB website to stores - Nubs_Select (3756)
[...] pizza! [...] since they make up a good chunk of Lego's revenue. 3rd party sellers buy from lego and then do lots of work which if lego themselves did and paid [...]
(17 days ago, Apr 16, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: add LEGO PaB website to stores - ej76az (28)
[...] cool pizza flag Why would LEGO care whether any third-party stores (i.e. competitors of LEGO's PaB website) close down? Also, third-party stores would still [...]
(17 days ago, Apr 16, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: add LEGO PaB website to stores - Nubs_Select (3756)
[...] since bricklink is specifically for 3rd party sellers, not lego themselves. if lego came over to bricklink and started ramping up then most stores on bricklink would [...]
(17 days ago, Apr 16, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread add LEGO PaB website to stores - ej76az (28)
When clicking Buy All on a Wanted List and then clicking Auto-Select, only third-party stores are listed. The price of a part is often (but not always) cheaper from [...]
(18 days ago, Apr 16, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: New filter based on % off - Hal8472 (281)
[...] This is a comparison to a created number. There are no sales on bricklink. Just different prices.
(26 days ago, Apr 8, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - infinibrix (4988)
[...] And your point? Removing the Completed option would solve this issue at the same time? Besides which as a Seller I have never marked an order as Complete! Once I mark [...]
(28 days ago, Apr 6, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - SylvainLS (46)
[...] A system shouldn’t allow its users to use it incorrectly. (That includes sellers marking orders complete :P) “You’re holding wrong” is a registred trademark.  [...]
(28 days ago, Apr 6, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - infinibrix (4988)
[...] Yes but this example just illustrates someone not using the system properly and I'm pretty sure we don't require a system built around a one off user not using [...]
(28 days ago, Apr 6, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - peregrinator (772)
[...] I've definitely had buyers leave feedback before they even received their orders - rare, but it happens. I don't know if one can do the same on eBay (it seems [...]
(28 days ago, Apr 6, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - infinibrix (4988)
[...] That's okay I can round-up things then.... Basically a buyer doesn't leave feedback until they consider the order completed thereby making the status of 'Completed' [...]
(28 days ago, Apr 6, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - 1001bricks (52305)
[...] Kind of, re-read "while it wasn't meant" as "while it could haven't been meant". But who cares, the fact is there's no / not always relationship [...]
(29 days ago, Apr 5, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - infinibrix (4988)
[...] It doesn't mean your original statement makes any more sense either?
(29 days ago, Apr 5, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - 1001bricks (52305)
[...] See Help page of definition of Status Completed. A positive feedback doesn't mean the order is completed. [...] Mom told me not to talk to trolls. Should have [...]
(29 days ago, Apr 5, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - infinibrix (4988)
[...] [...] If the buyer has left feedback prior to item being received/shipped then that would be a bit silly and they are in no better position regardless of whether the [...]
(29 days ago, Apr 5, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - 1001bricks (52305)
[...] We don't care. The discussion is about: why a Seller would be able to set Completed. Final argument being for me that this doesn't comply with the Completed status: [...]
(29 days ago, Apr 5, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - yorbrick (1182)
[...] Sure there are work arounds to solve a problem. But if a seller wants to remove a method, they cannot and are warned it is because there are open orders (even if [...]
(29 days ago, Apr 5, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - 1001bricks (52305)
[...] There's also NO reason to immediately delete a shipping method. Simply disable it and forget it, delete it later on - it won't be shown in your shop while disabled. [...]
(29 days ago, Apr 5, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Connect Wanted List to My Collection - 1001bricks (52305)
[...] Great move! :-)
(29 days ago, Apr 5, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - Nubs_Select (3756)
[...] Like you mentioned you can simply choose disable and it will be off and then in 6-months you can delete it. Plus that way your guaranteed not to potentially cause issues [...]
(29 days ago, Apr 5, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - yorbrick (1182)
[...] There is a reason sellers might want to set an order to complete. If you want to delete an old shipping method, you cannot if there is an open order using that method, [...]
(29 days ago, Apr 5, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Connect Wanted List to My Collection - TheHatter13 (69)
I asked this same thing previously but it is kind of a manual process that I chose. You can use the apply order in the Wat list at the top but if you have 2 orders with the same [...]
(29 days ago, Apr 5, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Connect Wanted List to My Collection - mediatlon (7)
I already found a way to add parts from an order to My Collection (using XML). To avoid ordering the same part again, it would be helpful to see how many of that part [...]
(29 days ago, Apr 5, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Give access to all colors - maxx3001 (2563)
[...] Thank you 👍
(30 days ago, Apr 4, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread stud.io app - BB12 (19)
Hi, I was wondering if it would be possible that Stud.IO will ever become an app. I would really look forward to be able to make and edit LEGO models on my tablet!
(30 days ago, Apr 4, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: New filter based on % off - yorbrick (1182)
[...] If this was common buyer behaviour because a tool allows it, sellers would double their prices and offer 50 % off on everything. Some already do that type of thing, [...]
(30 days ago, Apr 4, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: New filter based on % off - axaday (7301)
[...] I think if we had it you would come to see it was useless. If you were choosing between Walmart, Target, or TRU, it would be useful, but different shops on Bricklink [...]
(1 month ago, Apr 3, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: New filter based on % off - TheHatter13 (69)
That could work but I would still have to manually go through them. I use the want list filter and select the min option to apply in bulk. If I just want parts at a certain percentage [...]
(1 month ago, Apr 3, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: New filter based on % off - yorbrick (1182)
[...] Just sort by % off descending.
(1 month ago, Apr 3, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Give access to all colors - M_R (4567)
[...] Good one Maxx :-)!
(1 month ago, Apr 3, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread New filter based on % off - TheHatter13 (69)
I have seen a lot of sellers offer multiple different discounts. It would be nice to have a filter that you can choose the discounts you want to see instead of just all sales. [...]
(1 month ago, Apr 3, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Give access to all colors - Turez (43)
[...] Moved to suggestions because this requires a code change. We can't do anything here with our admin tools.
(1 month ago, Apr 3, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Give access to all colors - maxx3001 (2563)
Please give 3001special access to all colors in the catalog, including Modulex colors. Often when uploading test bricks, it is hard to find the exact color, so having all colors [...]
(1 month ago, Apr 3, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Wishlists (like amazon) - yorbrick (1182)
[...] Voted no, because of the idea of supporting content creators. This would be abused from both sides. The buyer has no idea if the seller sends the item. Similarly, there [...]
(1 month ago, Apr 3, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Wishlists (like amazon) - Brickwilbo (1534)
[...] You can add items to a Wantlist, download the list and send the file.
(1 month ago, Apr 3, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Wishlists (like amazon) - NuteGunray (29)
My idea comes from my friend group and family that lives pretty much all over Europe and US. We would like to buy each other figures or sets for events and holidays like Christmas, [...]
(1 month ago, Apr 3, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: "Report This Item" Button... - Nubs_Select (3756)
[...] success!
(1 month ago, Apr 2, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Make reporting bad listings easier - Nubs_Select (3756)
[...] even tho its marked as discarded (at least at the time of my writing this) it has been implemented!
(1 month ago, Apr 2, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - popsicle (6658)
[...] You being the longest held admin position on the site, it won't be unseemly to express yourself more boldly. Not imho anyway
(1 month ago, Apr 1, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - popsicle (6658)
[...] I appreciate you, Milissa. But please express your opinion more directly here within the thread you've initiated. Not secondhand or in reply to others replying. It [...]
(1 month ago, Apr 1, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - MMillere (5312)
[...] Agreed - I have several customers that post FB as soon as I mark it shipped, and sometimes earlier Milissa
(1 month ago, Apr 1, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - 1001bricks (52305)
[...] Abolutely not please. Buyer also can be too kind and post immediately a positive feedback when having paid, or even before! This would close the order as "Completed" [...]
(1 month ago, Apr 1, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - popsicle (6658)
[...] Sensible. Put it forward as a Suggestion post, I say.
(1 month ago, Apr 1, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Bricklink implement 1 suggestion annually - Nubs_Select (3756)
[...] :D:D:D:D
(1 month ago, Apr 1, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Bricklink implement 1 suggestion annually - yorbrick (1182)
[...] If they implement this suggestion, then they would have fulfilled this year's quota and they wouldn't need to implement another until next year!
(1 month ago, Apr 1, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Bricklink implement 1 suggestion annually - popsicle (6658)
[...] Clever;)
(1 month ago, Apr 1, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - 1001bricks (52305)
[...] You're right, thanks!
(1 month ago, Apr 1, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Bricklink implement 1 suggestion annually - 1001bricks (52305)
[...] Voted no: hoping they'll implement more often ;-)
(1 month ago, Apr 1, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - peregrinator (772)
[...] I don't think that's really necessary - once it's "Shipped" it's "seller complete".
(1 month ago, Apr 1, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - peregrinator (772)
[...] To the best of my knowledge sellers can't set orders to received.
(1 month ago, Apr 1, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Bricklink implement 1 suggestion annually - StarBrick (7062)
[...] And we can choose which one?
(1 month ago, Apr 1, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Bricklink implement 1 suggestion annually - macebobo (2430)
On April 1st of each year.
(1 month ago, Apr 1, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - Nubs_Select (3756)
[...] Well put. And as to the question of why is it allowed, it could be for any number of reasons, an accident, old feature/rules, poorly implemented, etc. it’s not like bricklink [...]
(1 month ago, Apr 1, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - infinibrix (4988)
[...] As a side note I wonder whether status should auto set to complete once buyer has left feedback or certainly after both buyer and seller have left feedback
(1 month ago, Mar 31, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - 1001bricks (52305)
[...] [...] Because Completed means: "Completed - Package received, contents verified, the order is completed." (URL) It's terrible because the seller can NOT [...]
(1 month ago, Mar 31, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - zorbanj (810)
[...] Then is this functionality enabled? I have posted this question many times on the forum and no one has posted an answer. So, here we go again: If a seller should "never" [...]
(1 month ago, Mar 31, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - 1001bricks (52305)
[...] And the Suggestion wasn't about what could or should do the buyer, but if the seller should or shouldn't be able to set the transaction to "Completed". [...]
(1 month ago, Mar 31, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - 1001bricks (52305)
[...] Be kind with buyers. Be happy they do what they only HAVE to do: place an order with no problem, and pay for it in a timely manner. That's it. [...] It's [...]
(1 month ago, Mar 31, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - 1001bricks (52305)
[...] Even chatGPT knows better: "Updated" simply means that some changes or modifications have been made to a particular piece of information, product, or service. [...]
(1 month ago, Mar 31, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - Saitobricks.ca (37)
[...] We are not Amazon, that’s why buyers are so lazy now. [...] Please do [...] Why? Other that the incompetent buyers who are to lazy to do it them selfs I see no problem. [...]
(1 month ago, Mar 31, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - popsicle (6658)
[...] It's an updated page: "This document was last updated on Aug 21, 2023 19:34 by CE_Eric" But you keep trying... it continues to be fun:)
(1 month ago, Mar 31, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - 1001bricks (52305)
[...] That's a typical 2000 text :-( Since somewhere later than 2000, I don't have to tell: "I've received the order, that's unbelievable!!!" And [...]
(1 month ago, Mar 31, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - popsicle (6658)
[...] Opening sentence: "Buyer and Seller each have tasks to complete during the lifetime of an order" Under Buyer "Change Order Status to Completed - Change the [...]
(1 month ago, Mar 31, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - 1001bricks (52305)
[...] Thanks to Cory, I reread the Help: (URL) ... which says: Received - Package has been received but the buyer has not yet verified the contents on the package. Completed [...]
(1 month ago, Mar 31, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - popsicle (6658)
[...] And let's substitute the term "duties" with tasks, if that facilitates better understand: (URL) -popsicle
(1 month ago, Mar 31, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - popsicle (6658)
[...] What part of this explicit statement of mine... “There are a good many LEGO fans that simply don’t know, don’t care, or don’t care to know about order status 'duties’ [...]
(1 month ago, Mar 31, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - MMillere (5312)
Agreed Milissa
(1 month ago, Mar 31, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - Stellar (3492)
[...] +1! [...] Just file it. [...] Just file it. [...] Just file it. [...] The only order duty a buyer has is to pay. After that is the seller shipping it and nothing [...]
(1 month ago, Mar 31, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - Nubs_Select (3756)
[...] Yes. There are no legitimate cases for sellers to ever mark an order as completed. Even if the buyer says they got their order and are happy it still is no reason then [...]
(1 month ago, Mar 30, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - popsicle (6658)
[...] Rather not, Milissa. There are fairly common scenarios in which a seller might consider setting a sent order status to “Completed” Just a few… 1) Buyer leaves positive [...]
(1 month ago, Mar 30, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Setting Orders to Complete! - 1001bricks (52305)
[...] YES - same for Received. Tracking doesn't mean actually received.
(1 month ago, Mar 30, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Setting Orders to Complete! - MMillere (5312)
Since sellers are NOT supposed to set orders to Complete..... Can we make it so they can't? Because when a seller does it by mistake, we can not send a ship notice thru [...]
(1 month ago, Mar 30, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Message Limit And Seller Communication Issue - joshlobe (28)
Original thread, here: (URL) In Suggestions, joshlobe writes: [...]
(1 month ago, Mar 29, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Message Limit And Seller Communication Issue - joshlobe (28)
About two weeks ago, I made 23 purchases (carts) over two days. One of those sellers is MIA, and has not changed the cart status from "paid", nor is replying to [...]
(1 month ago, Mar 29, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: US stores only - Brickman4you (1911)
[...] There are two issues that keep getting voiced here in 'Suggestions': - Nobody actually uses 'easy buy' because you can't select Country / region. [...]
(1 month ago, Mar 27, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Buyers orders page sellers store name - joshlobe (28)
[...] Thank you so very much! I took a lot of inspiration from fellow lego enthusiasts via YouTube. Lol.. I knew when I was watching a video of a 9 year old showing me how to [...]
(1 month ago, Mar 26, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Buyers orders page sellers store name - steelwoolghandi (2609)
[...] That looks Awesome! Really nice job, be sure to post pictures of the completed house.
(1 month ago, Mar 26, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Buyers orders page sellers store name - joshlobe (28)
[...] My apologies. I just saw the last bit about seeing the house. That's really awesome that you asked! I haven't shown anyone yet, so you're the first :) [...]
(1 month ago, Mar 26, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Buyers orders page sellers store name - joshlobe (28)
[...] Lmao. How on earth did I miss that option. I must admit, this site has little hidden options all over the place. I'll be more attentive before posting next time ;) [...]
(1 month ago, Mar 26, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Buyers orders page sellers store name - bricksahead (3851)
On the following page in the drop down menu "Show Seller as" you may choose from "Username, Name or Store Name". Yes, the emails from seller, Paypal and Bricklink [...]
(1 month ago, Mar 26, 2024, to Suggestions)

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