Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | calsbricks  | | Posted: | Oct 5, 2015 10:17 | | Subject: | Change to the way Bricklink Present fees | | Viewed: | 158 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| For some time now we have had considerable difficulty in reconciling the fees
statement to our accounts system. The fees are always paid - there is no problem
there, but the fact that it is a summary rather than detail and the conversion
rates may or may not be different it makes it a job rather than just a quick
check.
We would like to see each store given the option to receive either the summary
or a detailed breakdown. The detailed breakdown should include each order the
store is being charged for the date and value of that order and the calculated
fee + currency conversion rate.
Those of us who do not deal in dollars would like that information available.
Those who don't require it can remain with the summary.
If the fees program is within the code for Bricklink, this should not be a complicated
change as it has all the info already. If it is in another system that would
have to be looked at but even today's most simple billing programs allow
for this type of information to be presented.
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| Author: | brox999 | | Posted: | Oct 1, 2015 00:40 | | Subject: | View stockroom bypass password | | Viewed: | 123 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| Hi, buyer saw an item in my store and is sending a list of what he needs. I have
20,000+ parts to work through and it would be useful to allow him to view my
stockroom via a bypass password like you can allow access if your store is closed,
worth considering as an enhancement
Regards
Andrew
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| Author: | JulieK | | Posted: | Jan 25, 2016 21:51 | | Subject: | Min order amount for domestic & international | | Viewed: | 154 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| It would be nice if sellers could set a minimum order amount for domestic and
another for international.
Having to pay 4% to Paypal on money that goes to the USPS makes it a tough call
on accepting international orders.
I've been debating with myself on what to do with international and I think
having a separate minimum for domestic and international would help me figure
out a solution.
Maybe it would help others too.
Julie
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| Author: | StormChaser | | Posted: | Feb 20, 2016 03:19 | | Subject: | Stop Linking to LUGNET | | Viewed: | 286 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| I suggest that BrickLink remove all links to LUGNET from catalog pages.
http://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=920504
I just tried to use the LUGNET website and it does not appear to be functional
anymore.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jan 8, 2016 02:54 | | Subject: | Bricklink logins/accounts | | Viewed: | 268 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| This one has been around a long time and unfortunately nothing seems to be happening
with it.
Bricklink needs to change the way the login/accounts function works. As a medium
sized store with an owner and 3 employees we need to allow the employees to log
into Bricklink and update store inventory, prices etc almost every day and as
things currently stand they have to use the owners login details (Poor security).
SQL, which is used for the database has quite a good security system built in
so even if we went native with that, it would be better than the current situation.
The same thing applies for stores with multiple locations - we have two processing
centres - one where all of our Lego inventory is stored, picked etc and one where
orders are packed and shipped from. Hence we want to set up a shipping from address
and a shipping to address. The fact that not all stores support the alternate
address system on Bricklink, as it currently stands means the only real way to
do this is using alternates on Paypal (for those that use Paypal).
So in summary - multiple logins to the stores with security/control permissions
and a minimum of 2 address for each store - one for ship from and 1 for ship
to.
As an afterthought it might not be a bad idea to allow store owners to have two
accounts - one for buying and one for selling, with the appropriate feedback
associated with each function. This might make a difference as to how people
look at a situation - In our case we have over 800 buying feedback and over 2000
selling feedbacks.
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| Author: | PaulOfBricks | | Posted: | Jun 3, 2016 17:32 | | Subject: | File option on Order placed | | Viewed: | 133 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| I would like the file option to be available on all my 'orders placed'
regardless of the current order status.
I have had a couple of orders that I have placed where the seller has shipped
me the items, but for reasons unknown has left the status as either 'paid'
or 'packed'.
The seller is either not responding to my messages to update the status or doesnt
want to change the status and thus I am unable to file my order, until the status
is changed completed. I am unable to change the status while it is Paid or packed
the seller has complete control.
Many thanks
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2015 03:54 | | Subject: | Message options | | Viewed: | 88 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| Would like to see the Bricklink messaging system offer options for plain Text,
Rich Text and html if possible. This would allow the use of formatting where
required or needed.
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| Author: | eileenkeeney | | Posted: | Jan 8, 2015 17:37 | | Subject: | Require sellers to pass a test before selling | | Viewed: | 422 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| I am not even certain I think this is a good idea, but I had this thought.
Suppose Bricklink required that one pass a simple test, before being able to
sell on Bricklink.
The test would require that one be able to use the catalog, to verify the part
and color that they are offering for sale.
Such things as the length in dots (or diameter in case of something like a rubber
band) could be done with pictures (like showing something that is 5 lego dots
long, next to a Lego plate, aligned so one can see how many dots long it is,
and having them select the correct length from multiple choices).
Or maybe include some pictures of pieces in some colors that are close, but different
enough to easily identify.
Or maybe a better idea is to present sellers with a verification popup, when
listing certain part/color combinations.
- Anytime a color is listed, that is no longer in production, a popup asking
the seller to verify the color, and telling them the color has not been produced
since (year), would avoid some errors.
- Anytime it is a part/color combination, that is not one that is known to have
been in any set, a verification popup would be useful.
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| Author: | jodawill | | Posted: | Feb 20, 2015 19:53 | | Subject: | Ask for feedback before implementing… | | Viewed: | 293 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| Suggestion: Ask the community for feedback before implementing any new features
or creating new partnerships. It seems obvious that the BL admins are out of
touch with what direction the community would like to see BL go, so this would
be a great way to prevent asinine decisions.
2¢
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| Author: | bb518140 | | Posted: | Feb 27, 2015 16:22 | | Subject: | Pop-up Warnings | | Viewed: | 219 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| One thing that I think would be helpful on Bricklink is if there was a pop-up
warning whenever you try to leave a page that has been modified. I have seen
this on other sites, and it is easy for me to enter quantities for items I want
and then forget to add them to the cart before going to the next page. I'm
not sure if this is possible or practical with the current infrastucture, but
I think it would be useful.
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| Author: | jeffmcclain | | Posted: | Jun 6, 2015 12:32 | | Subject: | Orders Download Feature | | Viewed: | 143 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| Hello,
It would sure help out a LOT if in the "download orders" list, you could separate
out the "Item Description" to be 3 separate columns: Type (brick, plate, tile,
slope, etc), Description (1x3, round, etc.), and Color, rather than it all combined.
This would make it MUCH easier to pivot by item number, type, color, etc.
Thanks!
Jeff
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| Author: | Grego | | Posted: | Jan 10, 2016 20:25 | | Subject: | Best Thread list | | Viewed: | 198 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| I would like to see a permanent Topic like CL's Best of Craig's list
Topic
They've got a couple running right now that would surely be nominated for
the Best of list.
or failing that, the ability to do a mash-up so we could end up with combinedthreads
like:
Searching for Free 2014 Stormtrooper shipping ...to double up on the fun.
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| Author: | pippo93 | | Posted: | Jun 5, 2016 10:12 | | Subject: | Shipping suggestion for Poste Italiane | | Viewed: | 72 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| Hello everybody, I'm an italian seller and I think that should be useful
for me and for other italian seller to make an automatic shipping suggestion
for Poste Italiane, the italian postal service. I would be happy to help Bricklink
staff if they want to add this feature!
What do you think about this suggestion?
Best regards,
Filippo.
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| Author: | enig | | Posted: | Apr 21, 2016 02:50 | | Subject: | Disable automatic quote cancellation | | Viewed: | 126 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| Well known problem
http://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=983078
solution
* If some item(s) get removed/sold/etc generate an automatic Item Removal Request
(IRR), stating what has happened. At the same time, give the buyer a singe click
solution to cancel the quote request all together, in case the missing item poses
an issue.
OR
* just create an action item for both buyer and seller, leave it for them to
solve it but DO NOT auto-cancel the whole thing. Make is so the invoicing is
impossible if the item(s) were not removed from the quote via IRR (I guess it
would require to create an item removal request process from a QUOTE)
OR
AUTO-CANCEL the quote, but give the buyer a single-click solution to place the
same quote request again, where the missing items are excluded.
OR
* whatever else.. just do it quick, please. Whatever it will be, please keep
in mind that new buyers often use the quote-request thing without having a slightest
clue what it's for. Whatever will happen after *items are now missing form
the quote request*, MAKE SURE that it is, first and foremost, new-user friendly.
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| Author: | flyingo330 | | Posted: | Jul 19, 2013 02:52 | | Subject: | Bricklink 2.0 & Brickstore | | Viewed: | 248 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| Hi everybody,
Would it be possible to keep Bricklink 2.0 compatible or able to work with the
program Brickstore. I find it very useful to be able to download my orders. Sice
they get purged after 6 month, it is the only way to keep them forever.
Thank you for reading.
Best regards,
Olivier
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jul 19, 2013 03:25 | | Subject: | For Bricklink 2.0 | | Viewed: | 180 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| I am not sure these have all been covered completely before or it may have
been in several different items/issues, but we would like to see the following
improvements in the next release of Bricklink.
1. Improve the colour samples to include larger swatches, Lego Colour Name; Pantone;
CMYK, RGB. It might even help to include the Peeron Colour name. Colours are
very important to lots of people and they also have a direct bearing on pricing
(unlike Lego)
2. Improve the images in the catalogue both small and large. Remove sketches
and where there are subtle differences between parts e.g. ....a and ....b make
it clear what those are (in photos of course).
3. Major issue with tire and wheel identifications. The relationship idea helps
somewhat as does the visual wheel thing, but neither are complete and they are
not kept up to date. Where Lego has a part number fine, but many do not or it
is impossible to read. Considering Lego are the world's largest tire manufacturer
we should do better here.
4. Our age old - please allow multiple users to have access to the stores. The
larger the store, the more likely there is more than one person dealing with
it and all of the individuals need to be able to get in with different permissions,
as required. We are based in two locations and share access to the store at both.
That is not ideal, as you can imagine, and of course with only one login everyone
can do everything.
There are many. many more itmes to be dealt with but the suggestion forum does
not seem to be the best place to get things moving.
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| Author: | TMM | | Posted: | Jul 19, 2013 05:37 | | Subject: | BL 2.0 - Storage & Remarks | | Viewed: | 198 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| Hi Everyone,
I know that a lot of what's being suggested is already implemented however
most of the people posting the topic didn't know so I'm sorry if this
is something which is ready available in BL or a third party program to which
I am unaware.
My suggestion comes around the storage and remarks system, after all most of
us stock more parts, and a larger breakdown of parks than your average online
store.
Point A.
Firstly, when I part out a new set and I choose to consolidate old remarks I
don't find out if the item has any previous remarks until I have entered
the remarks myself.
I would personally like to see you choose to part out a set and a list come up
of all the parts that are in that set which you already have in store and the
remarks section to be pre-filled with where you have the same item in the same
condition, allowing you to quickly put away all the parts you already have in
stock.
Then the next page would show you the parts which you don't already have
in your inventory and you would add those parts just like you do now, filling
in the fields you require.
I know this may not be an option to everyones taste but I think it would make
my life easier, so perhaps just the option to have a set up like this or similar
would be nice.
Point B.
To take this further I thought about a system where you documented your storage
system for example I use small boxes which are numbered. I use an excel document
to mark what is in each box by colour, category, part type and condition.
So what if I loaded those details into a database and the database told me what
I had in each box based on the remarks field and what I have said should be in
there for example...
All new 2x2 tiles should be stored in box 20.
I add that to the database.
I can then use the database to see what is in box 20 and based upon my inventory
it says I have the following;
x1 Black New 2x2 tile
x4 Yellow New 2x2 tile.
This would allow me to do a stock check much faster, and would allow me to find
errors not just on the stock levels but on remarks. In addition to this I think
if this was successfully implemented it would remove the need for remarks when
stock counting and order picking all together.
But what about when your listing items...
Well...
Based upon what I have entered into the database... that all new 2 x 2 tiles
should be stored in box 20 the system could provide me with a storage recommendation
even if I for example don't have that colour in the box already it would
see that the tile is in new condition, it is a category tile, and the size is
2 x 2 therefore based on what I have entered it should be stored in box 20.
I hope this makes sense, and I hope you all say it's something which I haven't
found yet but is ready available because I want it NOW!! haha.
Thanks 
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| Author: | BLUSER_262860 | | Posted: | Jul 19, 2013 07:16 | | Subject: | BL 2.0 Store Lists - Overview | | Viewed: | 142 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| Hello
I also have a proposal that could be implemented without much effort.
Everybody sees in all Shoplists (summaries), only the total number of stones.
I am of the opinion that the number of different lots is also an important information.
Example:
Shop A - 1,500,000 Stones but only 100 lots
Store B - 50,000 but 10,000 Lots
If I had many different stones Store B is much more interesting, for me.
But you find not so good such stores, because the Lots are not indicated in the
tables. (Store B looks at first glance less attractive as Store A.)
You always have to go into every shop to see the number of lots.
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| Author: | WILYKAT | | Posted: | Oct 15, 2013 06:25 | | Subject: | remove old link to chat room | | Viewed: | 165 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| Click MyBrickLink tab
click My Activity
scroll down to the bottom
If you have been in the chat room before it was killed over a year ago, it'd
show the time spent in char room. Oddly the link still "works" even though it
leads to error page since the chat no longer exists.
Suggestion: remove link tag, convert "Minutes in Chat" to plain text for us old
people.
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| Author: | ToriHada | | Posted: | Mar 11, 2014 17:32 | | Subject: | System Generated Superlots | | Viewed: | 177 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| Superlots are a great way to list multiple items for sale together. However,
superlots are confusing and difficult for many to bother setting up. To help
increase the usage of superlots and avoid misunderstandings with buyers regarding
what items do or do not go together, I suggest that BrickLink add pre-set
system generated superlots. These superlot templates would be created by contributors
to the BL catalog. Thus, for example, when adding a collectible minifigure to
the BL catalog, the submitter can also have the option to submit a superlot that
others can use to sell that minifigure with accessories as a superlot. Similar
superlots can be proposed for commonly paired items - like windows and glass,
window/door frames and their matching window or door, right and left wedges,
etc. When listing these items for sale in one shop, BL can simply offer sellers
the option of listing in an already existing system generated superlot. Just
fill in the blanks for quantity and price.
Thor
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| Author: | enig | | Posted: | Apr 28, 2014 19:37 | | Subject: | Red Letter reported listings | | Viewed: | 190 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| When a listing gets reported and action "from the above" not yet taken, highlight
that listing (in-store) in red and/or place a WARNING Icon next to it.
This way potential buyers will be aware that there is potentially something wrong
with that listing, and pay some attention to the extended description (which
is usually the reason why listings get reported).
This would open the gates for abusive reporting, but it is possible to put some
safeguards for that if you really want.
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| Author: | Andy_Bell | | Posted: | Apr 4, 2014 18:08 | | Subject: | Clarify nature of the forum | | Viewed: | 256 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| based on comments here:
http://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=804419
In Administrative, admin_alice writes:
| | We have another addition to the CS team to help keep up on the forum. As some
members have noted, it is not possible for us to be on the forum 24/7 and respond
immediately to questions and issues that arise.Amanda will be checking in periodically
throughout the day to keep tabs on trends and concerns. Although she can't
be there all the time either, this will improve our awareness of urgent issues
and improve our responsiveness to questions that arise.
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and here
http://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=804904
In Administrative, cs_amanda writes:
| | Up until now, the Customer Service team has not been focused on monitoring the
forums. That's not to say that they never came in and checked on things/responded
to issues, but that wasn't their primary focus. Honestly, it's just not
typical for Customer Service at most companies to actively monitor forums for
issues or concerns. However, BL is unique and the management team has realized
that there is a need for someone to do this.
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| | my first focus will be on monitoring the forums to address concerns and improve
communication back and forth between BL Members and Management.
I also think some people might be equating Customer Service to Forum Moderators.
If we were just adding a moderator, then it would certainly make the most sense
to use existing members of the forum for this position. However, this job requires
significantly more then that and my extensive Customer Service experience comes
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If BL sees the forum as only a peer-to-peer communication location that should
be made clear.
Or that only posts in suggestions, problem, problem orders, news, help and administrative
will be monitored? Topics monitored by BL staff should be noted on the topics
page.
I think the BL forum is different than that from other game and software company
forums. And should be seen and a public communication tool for the BL team in
the way that other companies use Facebook or Twitter. And they monitor those
feeds very closely.
When a post is started by or participated in my a BL staff member I think some
are under the impression that they read all posts in the thread. Comments by
BL staff indicate otherwise.
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| Author: | LastingToysInc | | Posted: | May 29, 2014 09:55 | | Subject: | Change Bulk (x10) to say (in 10s) or (by 10s) | | Viewed: | 129 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| The (x10) seems easily confused by new buyers to mean you get 10 for each purchase.
Ie they are thinking (*10)
And I think a clearer text would not hurt things at all right??
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| Author: | MassBricks | | Posted: | May 29, 2014 10:19 | | Subject: | Sort by best price at Min Qty. | | Viewed: | 101 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| For sorting search results.
Say you want 240 of some part, you put in "Min Qty: 240"
Seller 1 has "500x at 0.10 each"
Seller 2 has "400x at 0.12 each; buy 50 or more for 0.09 each"
The current sort will show seller 1 first, but the cheapest option (all other
things being equal) would be seller 2.
A Sort by "Best Price at Min Qty" would sort by the price of the highest bulk
tier under the specified "Min Qty" of each listing.
Another option could take into account savings if the min qty is near a bulk
tier. E.g. Seller 3 has "buy 250 or more for 0.08 each" - buying 250 from this
seller costs less than buying 240 from seller 2.
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| Author: | jedvii | | Posted: | Jan 23, 2015 21:39 | | Subject: | better searching | | Viewed: | 118 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| I feel that if I search for "curved 1x4" or "curved 1 x 4" then 6191 Brick, Modified
1 x 4 x 1 1/3 No Studs, Curved Top should show up in the search results. it
does if you search "curved 1 x 4 x 1".
Also, if I search for 3747, I should be able to see 3747a and 3747b. instead
I get the set 3747-1 Locomotive Gray Bricks. This is maddening when I see a
part number under a piece and type it in only to discover that there's an
a or b.
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