BrickLink Discussion Forum

In Suggestions, goshe7 writes:

There is practically nothing productive being added to BrickLink.

Since when has the BL forum ever been the place to add something productive?
That's that the Catalog is for.

David

Author:

mnementh

Posted:

Jan 16, 2014 17:18

Subject:

Re: Not having Google search is killing our sales

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In General, Pokernut writes:

In General, BRICKS_R_KIDS writes:

In other words, if someones trying to buy a 10179, then the search result should
direct them to that exact page. They can see all the listing for sale and decide
where to go next.

Bill

While I can agree with the main contents of this thread I thinkl this has the
potential to cause harm, particularly for the new buyers we are trying to get
here.
All it takes is a couple of succesful " sales " to scammers, as they will show
at the top of the page as cheapest item, and we get a lot of heat.

Just wanted to point out that you have replied to an 8 month old thread. In
the time since this thread was posted, Google has been allowed to crawl the site,
and BrickLink now shows up on the first page of results for a search of "Lego
10179". It takes you right to the catalog page, which is where I believe it
should take you.

Now they just have to do some optimizing to move BrickLink up the list a bit.

Troy

Troy

Author:

Pokernut

Posted:

Jan 16, 2014 16:42

Subject:

Re: Not having Google search is killing our sales

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In General, BRICKS_R_KIDS writes:

In other words, if someones trying to buy a 10179, then the search result should
direct them to that exact page. They can see all the listing for sale and decide
where to go next.

Bill

Author:

RobErNat

Posted:

Dec 1, 2013 13:28

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Re: NPB increasing problem !

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In Problem Order, rogerrabbitt writes:

Yeah, you got it !
I can see 6 buyers logging in after invoicing them a week or more before and
no one of them read my Messages - and not only newbies !

A lot of people have BL e-mails send automaticly to their inbox, and read the
message from there. Why would they read them again

Being harsh would result in NPB procedure and risk of negatve Feedback ( including
senseless work )

But that's how the system works, and if the buyer pays, why would he leave
negative over it

and if he doesn't pay, completing the NPB will give you
the right to have any negative removed.
And you can invoice before picking the order

The automatic reminder for a Minute or 2 ( for example after logging in ) will
stop
excuses like "I didn't read email" !

Well, like I said above, some people read offline and execute their payment from
there, why add additional banners that will only confuse buyers more. If they
lack reading their messages, well they will also simply ignore other things to
read and it won't change a thing wether they pay or not, regardless wether
you send 1 or 10 reminders, if they decided not to pay, well then you move to
NPB, that's what it serves for and does give a red banner, simple as that.

Author:

BLUSER_236118

Posted:

Dec 1, 2013 13:15

Subject:

Re: NPB increasing problem !

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In Problem Order, Brick_Top writes:

In Problem Order, rogerrabbitt writes:

In Problem Order, RobErNat writes:

In Problem Order, steekstra writes:

Yeh i have send out some NPB's.. i don't mind if they have more feedback
point's !!

Always send them reminders.

The problem with some HUGH feedback buyers is they think they are so speciaal
, that would not give the new Sellers a nice feeling...

Steekstra

It has nothing to do with NPB, the OP wants it BEFORE one opens an NPB, like
** all the time **.

And it has also nothing to do with buyers who might think they are special and
also nothing to do with new sellers. This has to do with a notification a buyer
has an unpaid order...

We don't need that, as the 'my bricklink' page overview already tells
you that

and if the buyer doesn't pay, then he'll get a red banner when he is
in NPB status, so no need for an extra banner BEFORE that.

Hello

Sorry for confusing you all !
My Intention has been completely misunderstood - what i wanted is !

After 1 week and lets say at least 2 reminders i want a less harsh method than
NPB !
It would be the last step before NPB procedure and not an immediate affect after
buying !

Hope this got clear now !

So like, automatic reminders instead of the seller manually sending the reminder?

Yeah, you got it !
I can see 6 buyers logging in after invoicing them a week or more before and
no one of them read my Messages - and not only newbies !

Being harsh would result in NPB procedure and risk of negatve Feedback ( including
senseless work )

The automatic reminder for a Minute or 2 ( for example after logging in ) will
stop
excuses like "I didn't read email" !

Author:

RobErNat

Posted:

Dec 1, 2013 13:14

Subject:

Re: NPB increasing problem !

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In Problem Order, rogerrabbitt writes:

Sorry for confusing you all !
My Intention has been completely misunderstood - what i wanted is !

After 1 week and lets say at least 2 reminders i want a less harsh method than
NPB !
It would be the last step before NPB procedure and not an immediate affect after
buying !

Hope this got clear now !

Well, maybe, but totally pointless and an NPB is not harsh, it already serves
'alerting' the buyer he has an unpaid order

http://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=72&q=npb

So no need for extra banners...

Besides, a lot of people have asked in the past to speed up the NPB process,
you actually wanna delay it some more

Still NO, the system works fine the way it is now.

And in the long run there will be no need either, as the site will need to move
towards an auto-payment on checkout, so whenever PP is involved as payment method,
there will be no more NPB's on those (might still be there for other payment
methods).

Eric

Author:

bb314137

Posted:

Dec 1, 2013 13:05

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Re: NPB increasing problem !

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In Problem Order, rogerrabbitt writes:

In Problem Order, RobErNat writes:

In Problem Order, steekstra writes:

and if the buyer doesn't pay, then he'll get a red banner when he is
in NPB status, so no need for an extra banner BEFORE that.

So like, automatic reminders instead of the seller manually sending the reminder?

Author:

BLUSER_236118

Posted:

Dec 1, 2013 12:59

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Re: NPB increasing problem !

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In Problem Order, RobErNat writes:

In Problem Order, steekstra writes:

and if the buyer doesn't pay, then he'll get a red banner when he is
in NPB status, so no need for an extra banner BEFORE that.

Author:

RobErNat

Posted:

Dec 1, 2013 12:51

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Re: NPB increasing problem !

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In Problem Order, steekstra writes:

and if the buyer doesn't pay, then he'll get a red banner when he is
in NPB status, so no need for an extra banner BEFORE that.

Author:

RobErNat

Posted:

Dec 1, 2013 12:24

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Re: NPB increasing problem !

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In Problem Order, steekstra writes:

When i read this all, we don't need store rules ???

You are an member with some feedback points !! and you don't have no time
to read all ??, and don't like it to read it all ??

Whow than comunication DON'T work, when you don't chance the glasses...

Steekstra

You did not read well what I wrote, I never said we don't need store rules.
And I didn't say that people should not read. What the OP is suggesting is
that once an order has been invoiced, a buyer gets a pop-up saying something
like (as such would be a real PITA IMHO)

Author:

RobErNat

Posted:

Dec 1, 2013 11:34

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Re: NPB increasing problem !

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In Problem Order, rogerrabbitt writes:

Hello

There is some misunderstanding here i think !
I want rhe NPB's Screen affected with this message as a pre NBP procedure
warning .

No...

I'm a lazy buyer (but also a busy seller), usually pay fast (but sometimes
slow), sometimes wanna browse a store a second time(even if invoiced), so wouldn't
wanna see a stupid banner on my screen when I forget to pay.
As any seller you can send a reminder after a few days, I do the same and expect
the same from any seller before they open an NPB, no need for extra pressure,
particulary not on newbie buyers who are discovering the site.
Yes, the growth of the site involves more potential NPB's but I believe it
is still just a minority of situations.
As a matter of fact, since I slightly increased my minimum, I have less NPB's
then I had 2 years ago, most likely because there is more balance beteen ordervalue
and minimum shipping.

Author:

BLUSER_236118

Posted:

Dec 1, 2013 10:15

Subject:

Re: NPB increasing problem !

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In Problem Order, Brickwilbo writes:

In Suggestions, rogerrabbitt writes:

Hello

I just want to ask if its only me facing an increasing amount of members not
paying their dues ?

What about a popup window for NPBs in spe as a remlnder which comes before a
NPB procedure ?

Like "Hello 1 or more order(s) are still pending for payment " blinking all
around the Display !

Just my opinion !

Peter-Markus

Already exists: http://www.bricklink.com/mySettings.asp

Hello

There is some misunderstanding here i think !
I want rhe NPB's Screen affected with this message as a pre NBP procedure
warning .

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Dec 1, 2013 10:10

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Re: NPB increasing problem !

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In Suggestions, rogerrabbitt writes:

Already exists: http://www.bricklink.com/mySettings.asp

Author:

go4bob

Posted:

Oct 25, 2013 09:13

Subject:

Re: Minifigures "In My Collection''

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In General, Daave writes:

David

David

In General, crazylegoman writes:

If you send Brickset a picture of the set, they will usually add it.

David

i have done that and no go they say before 65 i think, they are no experts and
they are only interested in AFOL stuff
talk about double standards.

David

Author:

Daave

Posted:

Oct 24, 2013 17:26

Subject:

Re: Minifigures "In My Collection''

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David

David

In General, crazylegoman writes:

If you send Brickset a picture of the set, they will usually add it.

David

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Oct 24, 2013 17:05

Subject:

Re: Minifigures "In My Collection''

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If you send Brickset a picture of the set, they will usually add it.

David

Author:

go4bob

Posted:

Oct 24, 2013 02:16

Subject:

Re: Minifigures "In My Collection''

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In General, crazylegoman writes:

Bricklink is not meant to let you keep track of your personal collection. That's
what http://www.brickset.com is for.

David

i was just about to ask that question about collections and how you keep track
of it if Brickset doesn't have your set and they don't want to add it,
and Bricklink does. as i am slowly moving my collection to brick link.

David

Not the first David but a different David

Author:

rgurskey

Posted:

Oct 22, 2013 18:19

Subject:

Re: Minifigures "In My Collection''

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In General, crazylegoman writes:

Bricklink is not meant to let you keep track of your personal collection. That's
what http://www.brickset.com is for.

David

Does Brickset allow you to add parts that you purchased from PAB walls? I used
to do that with Peeron, but that website hasn't been updated in years.

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Oct 22, 2013 15:40

Subject:

Re: Minifigures "In My Collection''

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Bricklink is not meant to let you keep track of your personal collection. That's
what http://www.brickset.com is for.

David

Author:

BrianG07

Posted:

Sep 29, 2013 17:48

Subject:

Re: Search Exact Matches & Select Word Issues

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Problem

Thanks all. What's odd is that sometimes a color key word works fine! Hopefully
BrickLink 2.0 will fix this.

In Suggestions, BrianG07 writes:

Hello, I've been searching for items based on the description listed in BrickLink
based on a list of previous searches I performed, but no results are being found!
For example, I search for "Metallic Gold Minifig, utensil Trophy Statuette"
and get nothing. However, if I search for part of the description (i.e. "Utensil
Trophy Statuette"), then I can usually find the items. I wish search was reliable
in searching for all words.

Also, some words that appear in the item description are not returning results
(i.e. I search for "Sand Red" and get nothing, but searching for "Gilderoy" shows
up with "Sand Red" in his description).

Finally, I'm getting used to your standard descriptions, but I think it would
help search if the items also used standard LEGO descriptions so we could cross-reference,
unless there was a legal reason you couldn't use LEGO descriptions.

Thanks,
Brian

Author:

WoutR

Posted:

Jul 29, 2013 19:24

Subject:

Re: Shipping!!!

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Shipping

In Shipping, spacefan6901 writes:

On topic, yes newer sellers should be aware of these issues.

If it's a boxed set pack it in an outer shipping box. Use sturdy boxes.

If it's parts put them inside a ziplock bag inside your bubble mailer, in
case the mailer gets punctured in transit parts are less likely to get lost.

Those zip lock bags have saved a few of my orders

Highly recommended!

Author:

BLUSER_170765

Posted:

Jul 27, 2013 21:14

Subject:

Re: Shipping!!!

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Shipping

The "Suggestions" topic is for site suggestions for features / improvements.

This belongs in "Shipping."

On topic, yes newer sellers should be aware of these issues.

If it's a boxed set pack it in an outer shipping box. Use sturdy boxes.

If it's parts put them inside a ziplock bag inside your bubble mailer, in
case the mailer gets punctured in transit parts are less likely to get lost.

In Suggestions, bartender90 writes:

To all sellers. Please check out You tube videos showing how packages are handled
by the various companies including the USPS. I have had several bad experiences
myself with the USPS. Fortuneatly, most of the sellers have done an OUTSTANDING
job of properly packing my items and they have weathered the abuse. That being
said...simply wrapping the actual LEGO box in brown paper is inviting disaster
and bad feedback. If you plan on shipping the item this way PLEASE state that
on your terms and conditions or splash page. I, for one, am willing to pay
more if it ensures my new box doesn't show up completely crushed, like yesterday.
Thank you.

Author:

BRICKS_R_KIDS

Posted:

May 12, 2013 01:16

Subject:

Re: Not having Google search is killing our sales

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In General, crazylegoman writes:

In Suggestions, cosmicray writes:

In Suggestions, crazylegoman writes:

No it's not. Bricklink shows up on Google searches:

Your reply, while technically correct, does not tell the whole story. The searches
you picked were sufficient to key on the home page of BL. They were not specific
enough to actually find something of interest.

Do we really want the Google searches bringing people to the specific catalog
page for the item? I sure don't. I assume that those who want better Google
search results want to attract new customers (new to BL entirely, not just new
to their store.) Someone new to BL would be much better off at the main homepage
instead of a catalog page. That way they can explore the site from the main
starting point. I believe that would lead to a better intro-to-BL experience
and curb many frustrating experiences for both new buyers and sellers.

David

It would be best to direct them to the cat page of the items they are looking
for.

In other words, if someones trying to buy a 10179, then the search result should
direct them to that exact page. They can see all the listing for sale and decide
where to go next.

Bill

Author:

ScootersBricks

Posted:

May 12, 2013 00:55

Subject:

Re: Not having Google search is killing our sales

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In General, Rogue11 writes:

In General, crazylegoman writes:

In Suggestions, cosmicray writes:

In Suggestions, crazylegoman writes:

No it's not. Bricklink shows up on Google searches:

Although I'm not a seller I agree with what David says. I found Bricklink
through a search in 2011. I had just started digging out my old lego collection
and was looking for a dragon to replace the one that I used to have. My search
(google, bing yahoo, i don't remember what engine I used) directed me to
a specific store. For a while I never even realized that there was a whole community
of many many stores. I just assumed the website I came across was someone's
individual store. Only at my second or third visit to that store I clicked the
bricklink logo on the top, was taken to the home page and realized what I had
missed before.

I did this as well with TBB...had no idea there were other stores for my first
sale.

Author:

BLUSER_275369

Posted:

May 12, 2013 00:42

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Re: Not having Google search is killing our sales

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