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Please make changes to the following inventory:

1103-2 (Inv) DNA Student Set
522 Parts, 2 Books, 2 Gear, 2003
Sets: Educational & Dacta: Learning

* Change 6 Part {Black to Brown} 3022 Plate 2 x 2
* Change 12 Part {Black to Brown} 3069b Tile 1 x 2 with Groove
* Change 48 Part {Dark Bluish Gray to Light Bluish Gray} 30157 Plate, Modified 2 x 4 with Pins
* Change 76 Part {Light Bluish Gray to Light Gray} 75535 Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L (Pin Joiner Round)
* Change 24 Part {Red to Orange} 6249 Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Pins
* Change 2 Part White {30000 Brick, Modified 2 x 2 with Pins and Axle Hole to 6232 Brick, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin and Axle Hole}

Comments from Submitter:
See thread for more info: http://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=879881
Source: Set 1103-2 Laminated Cover Sheet with copyright on front and pictorial parts list on back
Note about grays: Part 30157 appears to be Light Bluish Gray, but part 77535 appears to be Light Gray.
Set appears to be released 2003 according to copyright info on front cover.

Author:

speshy

Posted:

Sep 10, 2014 12:11

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Re: Show qty already owned when buying

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Thanks for that, Miro! That will save me a chunk of time.

K

In Suggestions, Miro78 writes:

In Suggestions, kdwykleingeld writes:

Hi,

when browsing though the "Items for Sale" pages in a store i would like to see
the quantity that i already have in my own inventory for the parts displayed
on the screen ...

Maybe somewhere on the right for each lot

So each lot will display how many are offered by the seller and i can immdiately
see how many i already have (in my store and storage A/B/C)

This will allow me to quickly identity how many parts i have and how many i will
/ can purchase

thx koen

Hopefully this helps a little. It's a feature that I didn't know existed
for a long time until someone else pointed it out.
You can have your inventory shown in the Catalog item view page (see image 2
below) by checking the box shown in image 1. Go here to make that change: http://www.bricklink.com/catalogOptions.asp

Miro

Author:

speshy

Posted:

Aug 20, 2014 10:09

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Re: Localization settings

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YES!

Author:

speshy

Posted:

Aug 7, 2014 14:12

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Re: "Total Cost" for "My Wanted Items By Shop"

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It could be problematic due to some sellers selling multiple lots of the same
part. I know you can already sort by unique lots, but even then some stores
who list multiple lots of the same piece are high on the List.

If you can get the function to only count the lowest price if there are multiple
lots of the same piece then it might work.

What about used vs. new (if you don't specify in your WL)? Does it default
to used, if a store has both conditions of an item?

Despite all this nay-saying, I like the idea, and hope it could one day be implemented.

K

In Suggestions, redmission writes:

I think it would be a good idea to add a "Total Cost" column to this page: http://www.bricklink.com/wantedShop.asp

This column would total up the cost of what it would be for the desired qty for
all the items wanted in the store. That way, you could see which store has the
most number of wanted lots at the lowest price. The min buy is helpful, but
knowing how much all the stores would cost for all the wanted quantities would
be more helpful instead of having to click on all the stores and doing calculations.

Author:

speshy

Posted:

Jun 27, 2014 17:30

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Re: Show All Fees on Checkout and in Terms Page

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My pleasure. But it sounds like you already knew about the setting--I just
reminded you of it and you solved the problem yourself. Glad to help.

K

. In Suggestions, mabccc writes:

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

In Suggestions, mabccc writes:

In Suggestions, speshy writes:

* In fact, it seems crazy to me that BL tells the buyer the weight of the parts
and the total cart weight but that this is not on the order when the seller sees
it. That could be a suggestion, but if it is made, it will again be jumped on
and rubbished in case parts are slightly different weight to that in the database
and the seller makes the choice to rely on it to make an postage cost estimate
and gets it wrong. An easy way around it is to allow for a buffer so if a postage
band if 500g, then make it 480g minus whatever the packaging material weight
is. But again, there would be complaints that it is unfair on the buyer to overestimate.

Try this:

http://www.bricklink.com/orderSettings.asp

and check the "Show Item Weight" box

Yes thanks, I know about that (someone here told me) but every time I set it
I don't see weights, and it is unset when I look at the page (and I do select
save settings too!) It has never worked for me on multiple browsers.

There are also other pages with the weight setting:
http://www.bricklink.com/storeSettings.asp?viewFrom=P
and http://www.bricklink.com/pref_seller.asp
http://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=260

And by default that should be on for new sellers.

I've lived with that fir about 18 months thinking what a pain it is not being
able to change it. I've just tried it on my phone instead of the PC and it
has worked. I never use my phone for BL, just the forum.

Thanks speshy

Author:

speshy

Posted:

Jun 27, 2014 15:55

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Re: Show All Fees on Checkout and in Terms Page

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Try this:

http://www.bricklink.com/orderSettings.asp

and check the "Show Item Weight" box

Author:

speshy

Posted:

Jun 27, 2014 12:14

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Re: Show All Fees on Checkout and in Terms Page

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Good point.

In Suggestions, Cyberclark writes:

In Suggestions, speshy writes:
-but, then again, you have the option of showing

or hiding shipping costs on your PayPal shipping labels. I can imagine: "Gee,
my scale must be off. I definitely paid for a 10 oz. package for your Wald minifigure".

It doesn't show the price on the shipping label. But it does show the weight.
So if they said they paid for a 10oz package and the label says 2oz. You could
call BS for sure.

Author:

speshy

Posted:

Jun 27, 2014 12:07

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Re: Show All Fees on Checkout and in Terms Page

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I like it!

But, as another posted mentioned, sellers might just starting padding the shipping
costs in lieu of stated additional fees. I wouldn't mind adding that only
actual shipping may be charged--but, then again, you have the option of showing
or hiding shipping costs on your PayPal shipping labels. I can imagine: "Gee,
my scale must be off. I definitely paid for a 10 oz. package for your Wald minifigure".

Voted yes.

K

In Suggestions, fosterbengoshi writes:

I don't know if this has been formally suggested before, but I suggest that
BrickLink revise the format of the Store Terms and Checkout pages to more clearly
show any and all fees the seller will charge for that order.

First, the checkout page... BrickLink should automatically calculate and show
any and all fees that will be added to the order. This is NOT about calculating
shipping. It is about calculating only fees. As such, it should be much simpler
to code. In their Store Settings, each seller will be free to set their own parameters
regarding any fees they may or may not charge. If the fee is conditional and
something like a fee of "up to $1.00" for orders "less than $10.00", this can
also be easily coded, input by the seller in their Store Settings and automatically
calculated by the BrickLink system at checkout. If a fee is not shown on the
checkout page, it cannot be charged later by the seller.

So, on checkout, the page could begin by reading something like:

Order Amount: $88.50
Shipping: To be determined
Packing and Handling Fees: $1.00

OPTIONAL additional line items can include State Sales Tax (if any, for US sellers)
and VAT (if not already included in the prices). Although this option is NOT
part of this suggestion and can be discussed and added later.

Second, the Store Terms page... Information about any and all fees should be
required to be clearly stated at the very top of that page with a minimum of
text (maybe 80 characters or less) to explain it. Information about fees should
not be buried deep in the text of long terms and conditions.

Anything that more clearly shows up-front the fees a buyer may have to pay should
be good for everyone. And, as a seller who does not charge fees on most orders,
I like the idea of my checkout page saying: "Packing and Handling Fees: $0.00".

I anticipate someone will ask how BrickLink will be able to code all the different
fees charged by sellers. First, for this suggestion to work, BrickLink needs
to limit the fees that can be charged. I would include the following as permissible
fees:

1. A simple fixed fee on all orders, or on all orders below a certain amount.
E.g. $1.00 fee on all orders, or $1.00 fee on all orders below $10.00.

2. A variable fee *UP TO* a certain amount on all orders, or orders below a
certain amount. E.g. UP TO $1.00 fee on all orders, or UP TO $1.00 fee on orders
below $10.00. The seller will need to set points where this variable fee changes.

3. PayPal fees (in countries where they are permitted). E.g. 3.9% plus $0.30
for all orders being paid via PayPal. Since most sellers that charge PayPal
fees base it on the total payment amount including shipping, and since shipping
may not be known in advance, sellers will just have to slightly increase the
percentage of the order amount to compensate for the fee portion on shipping.
BL will also need to limit the availability of this fee only to sellers located
in countries where PayPal fees are allowed to be charged to buyers. Thus, this
fee would NOT be available for US sellers.

4. Lot fees. E.g. $1.00 fee if there are 50 or more lots in the order, or $1.00
fee if the average lot amount is less than $1.00, or $0.10 fee per lot for all
lots after the 50th lot.

I know some here do not like lot fees, but BrickLink has allowed them for 14
years now and they do serve a legitimate purpose. I ask that you do not let
your aversion to lot fees (or PayPal fees) cause you to vote against this suggestion.
Instead, consider the entire package and the fact that this suggestion will
make fees more clear and obvious to you and all other buyers.

Thor

Author:

speshy

Posted:

Jun 16, 2014 12:01

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Re: Fee deduction program

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You're right; that last part wasn't clear.

I do not favor the rewarding system. I was merely imagining the reward I'd
enjoy most if the system were implemented. I still prefer it not be implemented.

K

In Suggestions, StarBrick writes:

In Suggestions, speshy writes:

Sorry to be the only voice of dissent so far, but I am going to have to vote
"no" for this one, and it's not just because I haven't yet contributed
anything to the catalog.

No need for a sorry, free speak, free thought

I would also not be so interested in accepting "points" as payment, because my
fees aren't too high to begin with, being a small store. Points for free
sets, though? That I like.

So, basically you do favor a rewarding system, but don't agree on the reward?
Confusing.... You can not be pro another reward and be anti the rewarding system.
That doesn't add up.

Author:

speshy

Posted:

Jun 16, 2014 10:33

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Re: Fee deduction program

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