BrickLink Discussion Forum

In Suggestions, Teup writes:

In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:

We won't be signing up for xp either - it isn't aimed at our type of
store - its target is a large one - the 'Soccer Moms' so to speak who
want a set for little Johnny for xmas and do not need the complications of Bricklink
to hamper them.

(...)

Apparently xp requires Instant Checkout (not a problem for some), also requires
Paypal for Marketplaces (Again not a problem for some) but little else is known
about it.

And this is where it goes totally wrong. On the one hand, they seem to aim at
the broad casual consumer market, on the other hand, they force a highly specific
online-business-insiders-only payment method. If I would go to the local supermarket
and ask random people if they have bought something online last week, lots of
them are going to say "yes". If I ask them if they used PayPal, pretty much all
of them are going to respond "what's PayPal?"
And then I haven't even touched on PayPal's plan to dramatically increase
transaction fees by next month, which ruins their competitiveness compared to
other payment methods (but they are trying to circumvent the free market principle
by forcing sellers not to disclose the fees to buyers in as many countries as
possible, and encouraging the buyers to ask for PayPal because it is "free")

If they will implement a relevant payment method, then I will participate in
XP (for the Dutch market, the 4th largest country on Bricklink, this is iDeal).
If they don't, I won't. I'm done trying to make Bricklink see reason.
iDeal is one of the main reasons that I set up my own webshop, and now that I
have it, I don't really care what Bricklink does anymore. If they are not
going to add iDeal, that's just going to be more Dutch consumers for me in
my webshop

Hi Teup

Never heard of Ideal - is that Dutch only? Irrespective of that the business
model of xp does not suit our store and we wouldn't adopt it whatever happens.
We are not into selling large one-off sets at bargain prices - ours is a part
shop from top to bottom. Our orders average several hundred items and over 50
lots - that isn't going to be bought by a google search result which is what
we believe BL are trying to bring about. Instant checkout doesn't' work
for our store either and with over 40,000 items without dimensions in the catalogue
it is fair to say, probably never will - it is not designed well around shipping
methods and was not built to be adaptable (zip code pricing in the USA - The
largest market on BL), volume and weight based in the UK and most of Europe.
We have 14 different box sizes 3 large letters, and 11 small parcels, we never
ship a medium parcel as that is too costly so we are using multiple small parcels
to deal with weights over 2Kg and yes I know this could be set up but what a
hassle a different delivery method for each box type (each box has a different
tare).

We also have no concept of Bricklink dealing with our funds by way of Marketplace.
Far too many things against it for us to even consider it,((we know they have
claimed they are not into that, but who knows what might happen if we all give
them the right to do that)). but then it might suit some - that will only be
found out as and when they launch it, as unfortunately no communications is the
norm for the site - so no one will know what it is about til they launch it and
based on previous launches it will be some time before it would be 'bug free'
so to speak.

IC, in our view, needed to be regionalised and much more flexible in its design.
It works for some and that is great, and not for others, which is a shame, but
that is how they have done it. No talking, no discussion, no customer agreement,
here it is - if you don't like it tough, - that is what you are getting.
And the funny thing is BO launched with it and it is much smoother over there
and far fewer complaints about missing bits.

I can say without reservation that we will not be adopting xp at any time.

Author:

Teup

Posted:

Sep 9, 2019 09:55

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Re: More stockrooms!

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In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:

(...)

Apparently xp requires Instant Checkout (not a problem for some), also requires
Paypal for Marketplaces (Again not a problem for some) but little else is known
about it.

Author:

Soviet

Posted:

Sep 9, 2019 07:18

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Re: Remark in validation process

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In Suggestions, BrickTobi writes:

I miss the remarks by adding a new part to my invetory. if I have the part in
the invetory there is shown the old price but not the old (and new) remarks.

thanks and regards
tobias

Did you try this:

Author:

calsbricks

Posted:

Sep 9, 2019 07:14

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Re: More stockrooms!

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In Suggestions, Teup writes:

In Suggestions, nologolego writes:

But most importantly, it is sad to think we have no pilot or crew for Bricklink.
Is it fated to crash and burn eventually? Do we need to get our parachutes
ready?

I think it will be ok

I am more afraid of stupid changes than of Bricklink's
inertia. I'm not going to participate in this new Bricklink XP they're
developing, and I wish they hadn't come up with that idea. Anyway, as long
as Bricklink is just asleep it's fine by me. It's not dying, just sleeping

It generates money so if anything would happen to it, even the least interested
management would take measures keep it running.

We don't know either but think it may be okay. Many businesses fail because
they do not listen to their customers. That is a serious matter here, but they
have the market pull - thanks to Dan and all the excellent volunteers they have
had over the years. Customers
have a strange habit of going where the products are and BL is probably at the
top of the tree for that.

We won't be signing up for xp either - it isn't aimed at our type of
store - its target is a large one - the 'Soccer Moms' so to speak who
want a set for little Johnny for xmas and do not need the complications of Bricklink
to hamper them. In MP's presentation at Brickworld last year he suggested
an Amazon/Ebay model (we don't know if they have achieved that or not and
his throwaway comments about we will continue to support the classic site don't
fill many of us with enthusiasm, but those are the issues that are known at
present.
We were also informed some time ago that Phase I release was due to come out
in March ((and it didn't make it - rumour has it that Phase 2 will be out
at the end of the year)) so we still have plenty of time to contemplate this
radical change.

Storerooms - we don't use them either but we know people that do. It is,
however, unlikely that you will get any changes to the classic site as MP also
announced nothing more will be done on the classic site due to the fact they
feel xp is the future , they don't understand the 'spaghetti code',
and their
early changes were not met with enthusiasm.

Apparently xp requires Instant Checkout (not a problem for some), also requires
Paypal for Marketplaces (Again not a problem for some) but little else is known
about it. I think generally there is a lack of interest in this latest tangent.
It may appeal to some but large part stores may find it diametrically opposed
to the way they operate. There have been, since the announcement, not many threads
about it so everything may have changed or it may be exactly as they outlined,
we won't really know til it is released, it appears.

Not really convinced that is the best way to get new software accepted and 'taken
up' but it isn't our business to run it is theirs - we are only here
to pay the bills

.

How about this for a throwaway line - might not be our (Community) business to
run but then again, maybe it should be

Author:

BrickTobi

Posted:

Sep 9, 2019 07:05

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Remark in validation process

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I miss the remarks by adding a new part to my invetory. if I have the part in
the invetory there is shown the old price but not the old (and new) remarks.

thanks and regards
tobias

Author:

Teup

Posted:

Sep 9, 2019 06:44

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Re: More stockrooms!

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In Suggestions, nologolego writes:

But most importantly, it is sad to think we have no pilot or crew for Bricklink.
Is it fated to crash and burn eventually? Do we need to get our parachutes
ready?

I think it will be ok

It generates money so if anything would happen to it, even the least interested
management would take measures keep it running.

Author:

nologolego

Posted:

Sep 9, 2019 06:37

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Re: More stockrooms!

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In Suggestions, Teup writes:

In Suggestions, Shintaku writes:

I personally am fine with three but I've heard people complaining that 3
stockrooms are very few, as you can have a lot of wanted lists, a lot of featured
items, it's limitating that you only have 3.

I don't think it would be dramatic to increaase this number.

What do you thinK?

I don't get the idea of "multiple stockrooms" in the first place. The way
I see it, it is a binary thing: something can either be for sale or not for sale.
(Maybe a second Schrödinger's stockroom for items that are neither for sale
nor not for sale?

)

If I understand it correctly, multiple stockrooms are kind of like tagging items
with remarks. The remarks feature already exists. It's overlapping functionality.
I'm guessing multiple stockrooms are needed for inventory operations that
apply to one tag only, and the remarks field is not available for this operation?
Then Bricklink should have made the remarks field available to that operation.
That way, the whole multiple stockrooms thing could have been abolished and at
the same time you would have kept all the functionality. It's like you can
define an infinite number of "stockrooms", but in your remarks.

(Bricklink's cockpit is abandoned and we're left to our own devices,
it's not like it will change of course.. so I say "could have been"

)

I like having multiple stockrooms because I use them for multiple purposes (back-stock,
items temporarily removed from sale, items that have been misplaced and need
to be found, sets I am parting out, sets I am considering parting out, parts
for my own use). I often find myself juggling the stockrooms, and wish I had
more, but I manage with three.

I hadn't considered using remarks to keep things categorized. Thanks for
the tip; I will experiment with it and see if it works for me.

But most importantly, it is sad to think we have no pilot or crew for Bricklink.
Is it fated to crash and burn eventually? Do we need to get our parachutes
ready?

Author:

Shintaku

Posted:

Sep 9, 2019 06:34

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Re: More stockrooms!

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In Suggestions, Teup writes:

In Suggestions, Shintaku writes:

)

Of course if you could filter in the main inventory menu by remarks, this would
become useless.

Author:

Teup

Posted:

Sep 9, 2019 05:28

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Re: More stockrooms!

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In Suggestions, Shintaku writes:

)

Author:

Shintaku

Posted:

Sep 9, 2019 04:18

Subject:

More stockrooms!

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Author:

Cob

Posted:

Sep 8, 2019 21:51

Subject:

Re: new tile category - with stickers only

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In Suggestions, TeeBoxLu writes:

I would love to see tiles with stickers as a separate category from printed tiles.
I have seen this topic discussed on a few Lego Facebook Groups as well.

Voted no, I prefer to look at all the tiles at once. I lay out all my tiles
and pick out the same patterns, then I will separate later by printed or stickers
for the hard to determine items.

Author:

Mistress_Lisa

Posted:

Sep 8, 2019 21:46

Subject:

Re: new tile category - with stickers only

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In Suggestions, 62Bricks writes:

In Suggestions, TeeBoxLu writes:

I would love to see tiles with stickers as a separate category from printed tiles.
I have seen this topic discussed on a few Lego Facebook Groups as well.

You can isolate parts with stickers from the search results by adding sticker*
to your search terms (to find only parts with stickers) or -sticker* (to filter
out parts with stickers)

You can also use goatleg.com as a shortcut

Yes, I use the above method as I am sure many others do as well. But the crazy
organizing gene in me thinks they should be in different categories.

So I
vote for splitting out not only tiles that are stickered and printed, but ALL
decorated parts into stickered parts, and printed parts.

Lisa

Author:

62Bricks

Posted:

Sep 8, 2019 21:13

Subject:

Re: new tile category - with stickers only

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In Suggestions, TeeBoxLu writes:

I would love to see tiles with stickers as a separate category from printed tiles.
I have seen this topic discussed on a few Lego Facebook Groups as well.

Author:

TeeBoxLu

Posted:

Sep 8, 2019 21:01

Subject:

new tile category - with stickers only

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I would love to see tiles with stickers as a separate category from printed tiles.
I have seen this topic discussed on a few Lego Facebook Groups as well.

Author:

gizmoh

Posted:

Sep 6, 2019 05:00

Subject:

order download - missing weight totals

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Hi All,

Maybe a stupid question, but why is the order details on the site the weight
of all items (so Lot weight x items ordered) and if you download it, the weight
of 1 unique lot.

Second, is it possible to have the total estimated weight per order on the Download,
like it's shown online in the order?

This because I like to see/calculate the average price/kg and the average price/piece
for my orders.

Gizmoh

Author:

Teup

Posted:

Sep 4, 2019 18:11

Subject:

Re: Add "Part Out Value" Link to Set Entry Page

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Ah, I didn't read properly

Yes, that should already cause a whole lot
less burden.

Good thing that at least the link to the part out value result page is directly
accessible and editable without having to go through the "get value" button.
That way, at least some of us that have some programming or perhaps Excel or
other skills are able to save a bunch of clicks. Seller tools aren't coming
to it seems we all have to make our own

But yes, I think I agree this would
be a good feature.

In Suggestions, speshy writes:

In this suggestion I'm suggesting a simple link at each set's page (probably
the better function would be a button). Clicking on it would provide the same
function as navigating through Market Price Guide entering the set's
number, then clicking "Get Value". It doesn't need to be information saved
on the page, but if I'm looking at a set on BL and wondering what its part
out value is, I should be able to find out quicker than taking the above steps.

K

In Suggestions, Teup writes:

In Suggestions, speshy writes:

I'd like to suggest that each set's "Part Out Value" be linked directly
from its Set Entry page (assuming 6 mo. value of "new" parts). It would remove
a few annoying clicks to obtain a set's part out value after browsing it
in the catalog.

Thanks,

K

I'm not an expert but I think this would be too heavy for the website. Even
asking 1 part out value the system needs to process all priceguide data of all
parts in that set. If a totally random user would be browsing through 10 sets,
that whole process has to happen 10 times. It's only useful for sellers and
only at those moments that they want to purchase something, so I think it would
be an overkill of constant processing on the server for a small advantage.

Author:

speshy

Posted:

Sep 4, 2019 17:11

Subject:

Re: Add "Part Out Value" Link to Set Entry Page

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In Suggestions, speshy writes:

Author:

Teup

Posted:

Sep 4, 2019 16:52

Subject:

Re: Add "Part Out Value" Link to Set Entry Page

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In Suggestions, speshy writes:

Author:

JusTiCe8

Posted:

Aug 30, 2019 04:46

Subject:

Re: Add new wanted list sort feature - Difference

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You got my vote for what it worth, WL should have had this feature right at the
beginning, it's just ridiculous because it makes WL a huge waste of time
to do the job the tool (=the BL website) should do in the first place.

In Suggestions, sandrainnz writes:

Hi, sorry if this has been suggested before but I cannot find it. It would be
great to have an ability to sort a Wanted list on "Difference" which is what
I want minus what I have. Then I can see what is missing and try to borrow the
parts from friends.
(= Want - Have).

The system must have this, otherwise the Buy All feature would not work correctly.
So please can it be an option in the Display pull-down box?

Thanks

Author:

ChooChoo_18

Posted:

Aug 30, 2019 01:39

Subject:

Re: Add new wanted list sort feature - Difference

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In Suggestions, sandrainnz writes:

Hi =)
I recommend Rebrickable for those Things. you can upload the "missing parts list"
to Bricklink at the end.

Author:

sandrainnz

Posted:

Aug 29, 2019 22:43

Subject:

Add new wanted list sort feature - Difference

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Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Aug 29, 2019 14:35

Subject:

Re: Email vs Message systems

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In Suggestions, Gaston.La.Brick writes:

So... basically my suggestion would be two-fold

a) Enable sending attachments (or images)

b) Don't send the message in email, but instead send an email notification
there is a message, without the actual message in the mail. It will avoid people
hitting the reply-button in their mail client.

I agree with this. Sending photos through BL is the only thing I would need changed

Author:

Gaston.La.Brick

Posted:

Aug 29, 2019 14:09

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Re: Email vs Message systems

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I agree. There may be occasions when you need to do something different but
in most cases the bricklink contact system works as it should.

I need to send attachment a lot of the times (for condition of items) which is
cumbersome if I need to swith messaging channel for that reason.

My own phobia/train of thought quickly
leads me to "why don't they want bricklink to have a record of this conversation?"
😉

Read my reply on "Admin_Russell" feedback: I don't care if it's processed
by BL or not. I want to use a single channel of communication.

So... basically my suggestion would be two-fold
a) Enable sending attachments (or images)
b) Don't send the message in email, but instead send an email notification
there is a message, without the actual message in the mail. It will avoid people
hitting the reply-button in their mail client.

Author:

primadeluxe

Posted:

Aug 29, 2019 01:18

Subject:

Need of inventory of parts sw12v1rightM/leftM

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Hi, just asking for your opinion, because I am wondering if there is a need for
inventory of parts sw12v1rightM and sw12v1leftM? I think there is, because my
white axle is broken off and to replace this I have to buy a complete switch!
As there are several parts like the screw, case and white axle, in my opinion,
it is usefull to add a inventory of these parts. What is your opinion? Greets,
Wilbert

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 25, 2019 00:35

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

) while replying to post

I would really like to see more pics of our member’s pet. What do you think about
showing or introduce your animal companion to the BL membership here on the forum?

I suggest a new forum subtopic, under Off Topic: Pets

Anecdotes and/or pics of your pets? Maybe of interrupting your lego work or other
mischief. Or just an introduction of your nonhuman companion, new or old. What
your pet did today

Even though we don't have furry companions (son's allergies) we really
enjoy animal pics and stories. Think most do, evidenced by it's popularity
on youtube.

What do think? Think there is enough interest to warrant a sub-topic in the forum?

Wiggles favorite place to sleep.

Looks comfy

But hey, dogs sleep on us! I suppose sleeping on a bigger dog will due when a
static human is not available

Author:

JerseyGirl689

Posted:

Aug 25, 2019 00:13

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Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

Wiggles favorite place to sleep.

Author:

cycbuild

Posted:

Aug 24, 2019 18:00

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Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, legoman77 writes:

never go to a shelter to look around
their back rooms. I was looking for a missing outdoor cat and looked in the
shelters "death" room. 80 to 90 cats waiting to be put down. I could never
go back into that room. It still affects me. I asked if I could take some home
and they said sure, but I would have to pay 130-150 dollars for each one. I
cannot forget the cold look in the worker's eyes.
I guess I just ruined my day.
John P

Hi John. The cats in the public viewing room, sitting on used pillows and beds,
have already been cleared for adoption. Most likely, they were waiting in the
backroom at one point. Glass half-full, some of the cats you saw eventually found
a loving home. And as far as shelter employees are concerned, a kind expression
is a false hope. Don't take it personally. I've seen adoption fees drop
to $60, but it's not a free clinic.

Author:

JerseyGirl689

Posted:

Aug 24, 2019 15:08

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, legoman77 writes:

In Suggestions, cycbuild writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

It remains one of the saddest thoughts in my long life thinking about this. Even
as I type it, tears flow. Silly!

What a beautiful story, Cory. Sounds like you gave that badger biter the time
of his life.

Before moving, I'd visit a humane society that served as a hub for all shelters
in the valley. I loved the high-energy kennel with the biggest dogs you're
allowed to walk, but also walk the smaller dogs for a quick bowel movement in
parking lot bushes, a block or two. This fat roly-poly kinda thing caught my
eye one day, and we'd walk a little longer every time I stopped by. I guess
he was too fat, because one of the vet-techs told me he'd been put down not
transferred. What a crap day. Sometimes think about whether I would've been
allowed to start a 10 day-hold and other what-ifs. At the end of the day it's
easier just to shrug and say "damn you, world!"

To lighten the mood, here's a few satellite photos of a wild tribe of wolves
-source unknown

It angers me that people seem so uncaring when it comes to domesticated animals.
While I do not have dogs and do not rescue them (have done three in the last
7 years), when I look into their eyes at the Humane Society I see a longing to
have freedom from the pens and to have someone to love that loves them. We have
four new little kitties coming to eat at night (We feed about 8-10 feral cats.)
They get there early so that they have something to eat. Some of the feral
cats seem to bring them one at a time to eat. Goldilocks, who looks like see
is going to die any day now (has looked that way for over two years now) seems
to bring a couple of them. Not sure what to do, if I try to capture one in a
trap I am afraid that the others will not come to eat.
But back to what I started to post about; never go to a shelter to look around
their back rooms. I was looking for a missing outdoor cat and looked in the
shelters "death" room. 80 to 90 cats waiting to be put down. I could never
go back into that room. It still affects me. I asked if I could take some home
and they said sure, but I would have to pay 130-150 dollars for each one. I
cannot forget the cold look in the worker's eyes.
I guess I just ruined my day.
John P

First, thank you so much for caring for those babies, if not for you many of
them probably wouldn't survive.

Wanted to make a suggestion since you said you have new kittys. Most states
have free catch and release programs. They'll trap them, spay/neuter, vaccinate
and provide medical care if needed, then set them free where they initially trapped
them. Not the ideal solution by any means, but it does help break the cycle.
Plus, in the case of very young kittens, they often go to rescues and onto good
homes instead of being re-released. Might be worth looking into in your area.
They might be a little frightened, and/or miss a meal or two, but they'll
recover very quickly and be much healthier and better off in the long run. As
I said earlier, these programs are completely free.

Author:

bb316892

Posted:

Aug 24, 2019 11:30

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Re: Email vs Message systems

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Personally I am opposite, I prefer and use on site message system, I don’t check
the email box that messages go to regularly as it’s full of notifications that
I don’t need to read.
Besides using the message system you can see if your sent message has been read.
Also in event of dispute it will be easier to present your case.

I agree. There may be occasions when you need to do something different but
in most cases the bricklink contact system works as it should. As an old military/security
kind of guy if I am discussing a possible problem with a buyer or seller I guess
I'd rather err on the side of caution. My own phobia/train of thought quickly
leads me to "why don't they want bricklink to have a record of this conversation?"
😉

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 24, 2019 09:27

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, TheBrickGuys writes:

A little late but here is my dog Skragle. I wanted to give him a name that would
be based on something Lego related so I took kragle, from The Lego Movie and
just added an S and I think it fits him perfectly.

He's beautiful!

I like the name, too. Very creative.

What of the noble looking individual you've had as your ID card pic, ever
since I can remember?

Do we get to know more there?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 24, 2019 09:06

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Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, TheBrickGuys writes:

He's beautiful!

I like the name, too. Very creative.

Author:

Graham.

Posted:

Aug 24, 2019 08:52

Subject:

Re: Email vs Message systems

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In Suggestions, Gaston.La.Brick writes:

When a buyer contacts me, using the contact form on BL, I get an email from BL
with the message. However, replying to that email just results in a bounced email.
I am forced to go into BL message center and copy/paste my text. Even worse when
I need to reply with an attachment (like a photo of a brick): not an option.
This all ends up in two // streams of communication: some messages are sent using
BL, others over direct email.

I'm forced to use a communication medium (BL) that is not adequate. Until
it's adequate, I would suggest to remove the "Messaging" feature all together.
Until BL can offer a mature messaging feature that makes direct email obsolete,
I would suggest to remove the Message feature (and point the users to direct
email contact). Now it's just a very confusing and annoying mix of communication
channels.

Author:

Gaston.La.Brick

Posted:

Aug 23, 2019 15:13

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Re: Email vs Message systems

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Other (non-Lego related) websites with messaging capabilities follow that same
reasing. However, those systems allow a user to reply to emails using the preferred
mail client (Outlook, Gmail, ...). The mail gets processed by the site and is
displayed in the mail/message thread.

Basically I don't really care if the mail is getting processed by BL. I do
care that I just can't do a Reply on an email in my mailbox (with or without
an attachment).

Author:

Admin_Russell

Posted:

Aug 23, 2019 13:59

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Re: Email vs Message systems

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We encourage people to use the onsite messaging system when discussing order-related
things, because it is something we can see on our end if there is a dispute.
I know it's a pain to not be able to send attachments, but for us it's
better than having everything done offsite.

In Suggestions, Gaston.La.Brick writes:

Author:

Gaston.La.Brick

Posted:

Aug 23, 2019 13:51

Subject:

Email vs Message systems

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Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

TheBrickGuys

Posted:

Aug 23, 2019 12:57

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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Author:

Remko100

Posted:

Aug 23, 2019 11:03

Subject:

Auto-fill "my cost" for part-setting

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Vote:

[Yes|No]

I would like to see the simple option to auto-fill the "my cost" during part-setting.
Other fields auto-fill (6 months average-sales of the option to use old remarks,
etc., even old/new average "my cost").

When I am part-setting I like to keep count of the average part-cost. When part-setting
bigger sets I will have to fill these out (copy/paste) 300-400 times, depending
on the lot-count. Absolutely killing my motivation. If I can choose one number
on the first part-out screen, it can be filled-out in the overview. Some lots
I change (baseplates/minifigs/stickersheet are not 6-7 eurocents "cost", but

90% of the lots gets the same number.

I can;t imagine no one has had the idea to implement this before.

Kind regards,
Remko
Its a Bricky World

Author:

legoman77

Posted:

Aug 20, 2019 09:30

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, cycbuild writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

It remains one of the saddest thoughts in my long life thinking about this. Even
as I type it, tears flow. Silly!

What a beautiful story, Cory. Sounds like you gave that badger biter the time
of his life.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 20, 2019 01:18

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, cycbuild writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

It remains one of the saddest thoughts in my long life thinking about this. Even
as I type it, tears flow. Silly!

What a beautiful story, Cory. Sounds like you gave that badger biter the time
of his life.

I'm tired. Going to bed, see what dreams await me.

Thanks, Caleb. You're a good man.

Author:

cycbuild

Posted:

Aug 20, 2019 00:48

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

It remains one of the saddest thoughts in my long life thinking about this. Even
as I type it, tears flow. Silly!

What a beautiful story, Cory. Sounds like you gave that badger biter the time
of his life.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 19, 2019 22:36

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

At the time we were asked to take care of him, we were living in Southern Utah
in and around Zion National Park. Our lives during those years were, to say the
least, adventurous. We were trekking, hiking and climbing just about every area
we could reach. Our friends knew this, when they asked us to care of Oscar. I
told them I would think on it. I worried a dog would just not fit our adventurous
life style at the time. Certainly, such a small dog could not hang with us on
our back country treks, I thought.

But, we really wanted to help Jim and Gloria out, and didn’t want to see Oscar
spend a year in doggy prison (hotel) so we agreed to take the responsibility.

Well, it turned out that Oscar with his stubby legs, was one hell of a adventurer!
He hung with us EVERYWHERE. When it came to climbing, his shape fit perfectly
into my climbing-pack with just his head sticking out, and he didn’t seem to
mind just enjoying the view while I struggled

He was overweight when they left him with us, and by the time they returned they
had half the dachshund they had left us with. Oscar really got into shape that
year! He simply loved the outdoors life!

Now here’s the sad part. When Jim and Gloria returned, we left to spend a year
in Stockholm. They told us that Oscar would go everyday to the front door of
our cottage and sit, waiting for us to open the door for him. I guess it’s true,
dogs don’t have the same concept of time, because we were told he did this throughout
the entire year my kids and I were gone.

It remains one of the saddest thoughts in my long life thinking about this. Even
as I type it, tears flow. Silly!

This is not a pic we took. It is the last pic of our friend, Jim and Gloria took
that they sent to us a couple of years later, just before he passed away...

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 19, 2019 10:44

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, WildBricks writes:

My business partner, Jodi, has an 11 yr old daughter. (We will call her D for
short since I haven't gotten her permission to post D's name.)

D has a passion for saving animals. She started her own business connecting people
with rescue animals. To date she has saved well upwards of 20 animals by connecting
them with people looking to adopt or rescue. She has coordinated (long distance,
across multiple states) the rescue of 6+ animals from a hoarding and abandonment
situation (that had to include the police for safety concerns), found a home
for an abandoned lizard within hours of it being left at the counter of the local
pet store and has most recently begun a beta fish re-hab program to take in the
fish that are too sick to be sold and that by state regulation cannot be medicated
in-store (meaning they would be flushed).

Pets make the world a better place and D is doing everything she can to save
every pet out there. People who save animals in this way are born special.

Just had to give her a shout out.

What great kid your friend Jodi has!

You should get her okay to give her first name, for a proper shoutout.

Thanks for sharing Ginny. I've placed your store on our most favorites list,
I'd like to show support with some business. I assume little Ms. D helps
out with the store, as my kids did at that age.

-Cory

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

Author:

WildBricks

Posted:

Aug 19, 2019 10:07

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 23:39

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, Captain_Q writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

Captain Q approves.

Here are two kittens I am keeping of a 4 kitten litter I saved from living a
life as feral cats; named Tenshi and Quark. I found them while feeding some
feral cats. They were too young to capture right away, around 5 weeks, so I
pre-socialized them on the outside with wet food and playing with a cat favorite
toy, the fake bird on a string and stick. Had to do it at night as apartment
management disapproves of feeding the feral cats. Took some night vision video,
that I have not gotten around to editing yet.

Just noticed that the picture is rotated the wrong way, will leave it as is,
because it amuses me.

Regards,
Captain Q

Looks like they've got a good life, now.

How you brought them into your life. I gotta say you're a very patient man,
Quinton

Very cool names, too!

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 23:25

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, kidsncritters writes:

We just had to put down our dog of 15+ years this past Monday. He was a faithful
companion to our family - always letting us know when anyone approached the house

He could be a goofball sometimes but he will be missed. We probably will not
be getting another dog for now (the wife may change my mind

.

This was the longest I have ever had a dog (we also had a cat for almost 12 years
as well).

We still have three cats and assorted reptiles and amphibians in our house!
Our two black cats were rescues from the shelter when they were kittens. They
are supposed to belong to my teen daughter but they follow me around the house
and sleep on my bed!

Pets can be a lot of work, but they are nice to have around!

I remember you having a big family, Frank. 15+ years... he must of been a major
part of the kid's growing-up years. How'd they take his needing to be
put down?

Author:

cycbuild

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 22:50

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, Captain_Q writes:

I found them while feeding some feral cats.
They were too young to capture right away, around 5 weeks, so I
pre-socialized them on the outside with wet food and playing with a cat favorite
toy, the fake bird on a string and stick.

That's awesome!

Had to do it at night as apartment
management disapproves of feeding the feral cats.

We won't tell!

I signed something once, to encourage local spay & neuter
programs over a candlelit spaghetti dinner for frisky furballs, but

Author:

Captain_Q

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 22:12

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

Captain Q approves.

Author:

tEoS

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 21:35

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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Topic:

I can't find any dog pictures on this computer, but they are the same 3 as
my ID pic (just much older).

Here's one for John:

Author:

legoman77

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 21:09

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, kidsncritters writes:

We just had to put down our dog of 15+ years this past Monday. He was a faithful
companion to our family - always letting us know when anyone approached the house

He could be a goofball sometimes but he will be missed. We probably will not
be getting another dog for now (the wife may change my mind

So sorry for the loss of your pet. Or should I say family member. Death
touches all in different ways. When it comes to a pet it lingers with you for
ever. But time does help to think of the companionship and the love between
the two of you and what was added to your life.
John P

Author:

kidsncritters

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 20:39

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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Topic:

We just had to put down our dog of 15+ years this past Monday. He was a faithful
companion to our family - always letting us know when anyone approached the house

He could be a goofball sometimes but he will be missed. We probably will not
be getting another dog for now (the wife may change my mind

Author:

JerseyGirl689

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 18:32

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, Pippyblocks writes:

Well, not strictly my pet. Her name is Stray (because I refuse to name her).
A pretty rough family moved away and left her behind around six years ago. Since
then she has spent most of her life on my bed or on top of me.

I would really like to see more pics of our member’s pet. What do you think about
showing or introduce your animal companion to the BL membership here on the forum?

She may not be your pet, but judging from the pic, she sure looks like a well
loved family member. Thank you caring and saving this beautiful baby.

Darcy

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 17:57

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, Pippyblocks writes:

She's lovely!

I think Stray is as good a name as any other. It's a reminder of where she
came from, and your role in taking care of her

Thanks, Stu

I would really like to see more pics of our member’s pet. What do you think about
showing or introduce your animal companion to the BL membership here on the forum?

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 17:48

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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I would really like to see more pics of our member’s pet. What do you think about
showing or introduce your animal companion to the BL membership here on the forum?

Author:

JerseyGirl689

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 16:58

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

I think it's a great idea! I love my fur family, which has grown into 6
dogs and 1 cat, all rescues from terrible conditions. The only place off limits
is the Lego room, otherwise they rule the roost.

Awesome! Much respect Darcy, for taking-in and caring for so many rescue animals.
Placed your store on our favorites list, I like to support people such as yourself.

I've gotta know, though

How does the lone cat fare among the 6 dogs?

BTW, I really like your store's Splash page, beautiful!

-Cory

Thank you Cory! LOL, as for Kita Kitty, if anyone ever told him he wasn't
a dog, he'd probably be devastated.

He's been with dogs since he was a few hours old, vet said he'd never survive and the kindness thing would be to euthanize him, yeah, wasn't happening. While we humans did the feeding,
dogs took care of the messy part. Now he's a healthy adult and a full blown member of the pack.

I love this! He is beautiful, and you are beautiful, Darcy! (regardless of my
bias, my youngest sister being named Darcy)

Uses the doggy door to potty, no kitty litter here ewww, and doesn't leave the fenced yard. Fears no one, except my 4 lb, Chi, but everybody fears him, so no surprise there.

It's always the smallest ones! It's the "Napoleon complex" for dogs

Back to your original suggestion, I'd like to reiterate, I think it's
a great idea. I learned more about some of my fellow members in 1 day, than
I have in the 15 years I've been here. Obviously everyone here has a love
for Lego, but your pet idea is a great ice breaker. Most members only come here
when they have a question, problem or complaint. Your suggestion would give
interested members a place to take a break, especially from sorting (sigh), lighten
the mood a little and get to know each other a little better.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 14:55

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, legoman77 writes:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

Awesome! Much respect Darcy, for taking-in and caring for so many rescue animals.
Placed your store on our favorites list, I like to support people such as yourself.

I've gotta know, though

How does the lone cat fare among the 6 dogs?

BTW, I really like your store's Splash page, beautiful!

-Cory

Thank you Cory! LOL, as for Kita Kitty, if anyone ever told him he wasn't
a dog, he'd probably be devastated. He's been with dogs since he was
a few hours old, vet said he'd never survive and the kindness thing would
be to euthanize him, yeah, wasn't happening. While we humans did the feeding,
dogs took care of the messy part. Now he's a healthy adult and a full blown
member of the pack. Uses the doggy door to potty, no kitty litter here ewww,
and doesn't leave the fenced yard. Fears no one, except my 4 lb, Chi, but
everybody fears him, so no surprise there

A beautiful cat. Great job saving his life. Never give up on saving a life.
I got a kitten at one day old and saved her.
John P

Is that her in your profile pic? Looks like she feels very safe & content, thank
you for saving her. Wish more people would realize their lives have value and
learn to be more responsible.

Animal rescue has become very important to me, especially with the shelters being
overwhelmed and the number of healthy animals being euthanized every day. Not
to mention abuse cases/dumping happening in record numbers. Personally, I know
I can't afford to take on anymore and still give them the proper care they
need and deserve. So myself, and a bunch of others in the same situation donate
each month to pay the fees for at risk animals in a local kill shelter. Once
the fees are covered they become eligible for free adoptions or to be pulled
by a rescue. Not ideal by any means, but we're able to save some. Just
a thought to anyone who might read this, there are ways to help, you can advocate
to raise awareness, donate to your local shelter, foster, if you see something
say something, adopt don't shop and above all else spay/neuter. Now that
I sound like an infomercial I'll stop talking.

Darcy

All good points, Darcy.

John & his wife, have been committed to helping the homeless cat population in
his area for some time now. He is what I would call a warrior of that cause.
For cats anyway.

Author:

JerseyGirl689

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 14:40

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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In Suggestions, legoman77 writes:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

Awesome! Much respect Darcy, for taking-in and caring for so many rescue animals.
Placed your store on our favorites list, I like to support people such as yourself.

I've gotta know, though

How does the lone cat fare among the 6 dogs?

BTW, I really like your store's Splash page, beautiful!

-Cory

A beautiful cat. Great job saving his life. Never give up on saving a life.
I got a kitten at one day old and saved her.
John P

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 14:10

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

Awesome! Much respect Darcy, for taking-in and caring for so many rescue animals.
Placed your store on our favorites list, I like to support people such as yourself.

I've gotta know, though

How does the lone cat fare among the 6 dogs?

BTW, I really like your store's Splash page, beautiful!

-Cory

Thank you Cory! LOL, as for Kita Kitty, if anyone ever told him he wasn't
a dog, he'd probably be devastated.

I love this! He is beautiful, and you are beautiful, Darcy! (regardless of my
bias, my youngest sister being named Darcy)

Uses the doggy door to potty, no kitty litter here ewww, and doesn't leave the fenced yard. Fears no one, except my 4 lb, Chi, but everybody fears him, so no surprise there.

It's always the smallest ones! It's the "Napoleon complex" for dogs

Author:

legoman77

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 13:49

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

Awesome! Much respect Darcy, for taking-in and caring for so many rescue animals.
Placed your store on our favorites list, I like to support people such as yourself.

I've gotta know, though

How does the lone cat fare among the 6 dogs?

BTW, I really like your store's Splash page, beautiful!

-Cory

A beautiful cat. Great job saving his life. Never give up on saving a life.
I got a kitten at one day old and saved her.
John P

Author:

JerseyGirl689

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 13:34

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

Awesome! Much respect Darcy, for taking-in and caring for so many rescue animals.
Placed your store on our favorites list, I like to support people such as yourself.

I've gotta know, though

How does the lone cat fare among the 6 dogs?

BTW, I really like your store's Splash page, beautiful!

-Cory

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 18, 2019 10:09

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

Awesome! Much respect Darcy, for taking-in and caring for so many rescue animals.
Placed your store on our favorites list, I like to support people such as yourself.

I've gotta know, though

How does the lone cat fare among the 6 dogs?

BTW, I really like your store's Splash page, beautiful!

-Cory

Author:

legoman77

Posted:

Aug 17, 2019 22:12

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

I like when people adopt animals, you are good people. Made my day.

John P

Author:

legoman77

Posted:

Aug 17, 2019 21:19

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

I like when people adopt animals, you are good people. Made my day.

John P

Author:

JerseyGirl689

Posted:

Aug 17, 2019 21:16

Subject:

Re: How much does your pet mean to you?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Just had a stroke of genius (or just a stroke

Author:

kreativsnail

Posted:

Aug 17, 2019 14:45

Subject:

Known colors

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

I would really really really like to see a message when you try to list an item
in a colour that it wasn’t ever known to be in a set. This would cut down on
the HUGE number of mislisted incorrect colours. It would be a huge help. And
those of us that are really listing rare non-production colours would probably
be fine with clicking the “yes, I know this is crazy rare, I want to list it
“ button. The known colours info is already on the site, but many BL sellers
are obviously not looking at it.

Author:

iprice

Posted:

Aug 10, 2019 10:10

Subject:

Re: Sorting Wanted Lists Alphabetically

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Illuminatus writes:

It would be really helpful if the site could memorize your last "sort by" setting
in every section and consider it your default, without exception.

For example, if I open a specific wanted list and sort it by item number, then
every next list I open will also be sorted by item number until I set it back
to "item name."

However, no matter how many times I open the master wanted list, i.e. my list
of wanted lists (lol), and sort it alphabetically, as soon as I refresh or revisit
the page the sorting is set back to "newest."

It would be really great if this could be... sorted out.

Thanks and sorry if this has been brought up before.

Yeah, this annoys me too. So "YES!"

Author:

Illuminatus

Posted:

Aug 10, 2019 09:54

Subject:

Sorting Wanted Lists Alphabetically

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Thanks and sorry if this has been brought up before.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 16:08

Subject:

Re: Country flag icon on sales posts

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Topic:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, cycbuild writes:

In Suggestions, iprice writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Jamesf077 writes:

It would be really helpful if the 'sales' posts in the marketplace discussion
page had a stores country flag icon next to the username. To be able to see at
a glance would save us having to click on each post to find out. Personally I
tend not to buy outside the EU because of shipping costs and taxes.

Maybe I'm not understanding completely, James, but it does in the forum "Marketplace".....

We both mean in the forum thread listings, not the forum posts. Unless you click
on thread, you don't see the actual post with the seller's country flag.

Thanks, Caleb! I knew I'd seen it somewhere.

That is seen his posted suggestion: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1095612

Author:

Golbsbricks

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 16:04

Subject:

Re: Country flag icon on sales posts

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Jamesf077 writes:

For this reason i put [UK] at the start of the subject when I re-announce the
sales i'm always having.
A flag would be very useful - i'm always a fan of standardisation.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 15:53

Subject:

Re: Country flag icon on sales posts

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Jamesf077 writes:

I actually almost suggested this the other day. I would love to not have to click
on the posts as I rarely buy outside the USA.

You've got my vote.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 15:46

Subject:

Re: Country flag icon on sales posts

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Topic:

In Suggestions, cycbuild writes:

In Suggestions, iprice writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Jamesf077 writes:

Maybe I'm not understanding completely, James, but it does in the forum "Marketplace".....

We both mean in the forum thread listings, not the forum posts. Unless you click
on thread, you don't see the actual post with the seller's country flag.

Thanks, Caleb! I knew I'd seen it somewhere.

Author:

cycbuild

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 15:40

Subject:

Re: Country flag icon on sales posts

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Topic:

In Suggestions, iprice writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Jamesf077 writes:

Maybe I'm not understanding completely, James, but it does in the forum "Marketplace".....

We both mean in the forum thread listings, not the forum posts. Unless you click
on thread, you don't see the actual post with the seller's country flag.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 15:33

Subject:

Re: Country flag icon on sales posts

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Topic:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, iprice writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Jamesf077 writes:

Maybe I'm not understanding completely, James, but it does in the forum "Marketplace".....

We both mean in the forum thread listings, not the forum posts. Unless you click
on thread, you don't see the actual post with the seller's country flag.

Now, you've lost me...it does show when I use the entire thread feature

I guess, I'm missing the point. Wouldn't be the first time

Okay, I think I understand you both. You're referring to when you land on
the forum's Marketplace landing page?

In which case, a very good and useful suggestion! Voted yes

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 15:27

Subject:

Re: Country flag icon on sales posts

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Topic:

In Suggestions, iprice writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Jamesf077 writes:

Maybe I'm not understanding completely, James, but it does in the forum "Marketplace".....

We both mean in the forum thread listings, not the forum posts. Unless you click
on thread, you don't see the actual post with the seller's country flag.

Now, you've lost me...it does show when I use the entire thread feature

I guess, I'm missing the point. Wouldn't be the first time

Author:

iprice

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 15:22

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Re: Country flag icon on sales posts

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Jamesf077 writes:

Maybe I'm not understanding completely, James, but it does in the forum "Marketplace".....

We both mean in the forum thread listings, not the forum posts. Unless you click
on thread, you don't see the actual post with the seller's country flag.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 15:21

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Re: Country flag icon on sales posts

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, Jamesf077 writes:

Maybe I'm not understanding completely, James, but it does in the forum "Marketplace".....

Author:

iprice

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 15:20

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Re: Country flag icon on sales posts

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In Suggestions, Jamesf077 writes:

I've thought this for a long time now; I agree and for exactly the same reasons.
It's a shame, as some U.S. sellers have great part-lists and excellent sales
- all negated by postage, import duty and P.O. charges (that are generally MUCH
higher than the actual duty).

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 15:19

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Re: Country flag icon on sales posts

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In Suggestions, Jamesf077 writes:

Maybe I'm not understanding completely, James, but it does in the forum "Marketplace".....

Author:

Jamesf077

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 15:04

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Country flag icon on sales posts

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Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 10:09

Subject:

Re: Either a bonafide brain-fart, or a seizure...

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Wayne's post and others like it, https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1150409
brings to mind an idea that briefly visited my headspace some time ago:

A type of reverse want list. That is, a way that sellers could peruse the current
want lists to specific buyer's needs, to then as a seller, proactively engage
members like Wayne with offers on items they have on their want list.

Kinda like amping-up the want list and selling process, by getting the sellers
more involved in increasing their sales by actually selling

It's just a rough draft of an idea. Limitations, restriction and other refinements
of the idea, expected.

But hey, BL shot-callers, it speaks directly to upping the sales numbers!

-Cory

I'd really like to express, before I've had my cup of joe on this fine
morning, how much I appreciated the people (yes all the people) here on the forum.
After receiving emails of encouragement, critic, praise and ideas regarding this
posted suggestion, it struck home for me just how many read the forum without
participating.

There are many more eyes on your posts than you might think

For the happy eco warriors here in the forum, the coffee is [USDA organic/Fair
Trade certified/Recyclable k-cups]

...and for the coffee junkies here [Dark roasted Costa Rican beans]

Author:

electricbaer

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 08:52

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Re: Add sub-serinal numbers to normal items

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In Suggestions, Nordbart writes:

In Suggestions, slm2mars writes:

Hello

Many times i search for a decorated items (xxxxPBxx for an exemple).
Exemple
I have this one :
2440pb002 / https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?id=2911#T=C

But it sadly never appears when we search for 2440 (what's only written on
the part)

And that's only thanks a long search on some other website that i finally
could find it on brickink.

So, is it possible to add all those sub-serial numbers to the normal search

For an exemple it could be a new COLOR category : decorated.
Or as for my exemple, it is a black part with decoration, so to put it in the
BLACK color.
Thanks a lot in advance

So basically having Goatleg.com as a feature to Bricklink
or try searching 2440*
Then it will list all 2440 items decorated or not.

nordbart

WOULD HELP A LOT in searches.

best wishes and long live your fabulous website

To narrow it down further - click Market, then click Search, then use this criteria
to find any decorated 2440 in black.

Only the ones inventoried to a set will show, but this definitely helps when
you're looking for a specific decorated item in a certain color as some of
the parts like tiles have a ton of decorated variations of all colors.

Author:

slm2mars

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 08:51

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Re: Add sub-serinal numbers to normal items

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Hello

Thanks for your answers
I didnt know the * tip after a serial number.
It works great

Still, that might be helpful i think if for the 2440 (exemple), they all appear
in the color list may they be decorated or not

Nice day to everyone

Author:

bricks2you

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 08:03

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Re: Add sub-serinal numbers to normal items

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try searching 2440*

In Suggestions, slm2mars writes:

Author:

Nordbart

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 07:27

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Re: Add sub-serinal numbers to normal items

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In Suggestions, slm2mars writes:

So basically having Goatleg.com as a feature to Bricklink
or try searching 2440*
Then it will list all 2440 items decorated or not.

nordbart

WOULD HELP A LOT in searches.

best wishes and long live your fabulous website

Author:

slm2mars

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 07:15

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Add sub-serinal numbers to normal items

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[Yes|No]

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 2, 2019 14:27

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Re: Either a bonafide brain-fart, or a seizure...

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In Suggestions, brick8 writes:

crxefx writes:

That would be something! We usually have around 100 pounds of un-inventoried
parts on our sorting table but, have little idea what people want to buy! So
we just randomly add as we see fit.

Thank you! That's exactly the thing i wanted to say.

A little more complicated, but without the intense spamming:

BL builds in a kind of public tender system.
Buyers can then issue a tender by adding their WL (or parts of it) and defining
how long the sellers can participate (5 days, 30 days...) and who can participate
(worldwide or just particular countries, only sellers with minimum 99% praise
and so on).

Then the sellers have the possibility to add items to their offer (from their
inventory and/or by adding it "manually") and to adjust the price if they want
to. Until the offer is accepted/rejected by the buyer or cancelled, all items
in the offer are "locked".

Good input. Great thoughts!

(sorry for the bad English)

Your English is very good, Phillip. Impressive, in fact.

-Cory

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Aug 2, 2019 14:10

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Re: Either a bonafide brain-fart, or a seizure...

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In Suggestions, Miro78 writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

It's just a rough draft of an idea. Limitations, restriction and other refinements
of the idea, expected.

But hey, BL shot-callers, it speaks directly to upping the sales numbers!

-Cory

Cory,

I have read through this thread and it appears that there is lack of transparency
for sellers on what parts buyers need, what parts sell well and so forth. Personally,
I have a lot of wanted lists that I have no intention on fulfilling. Many of
them are remnants of what I was interested in at a given moment and I personally
just have not gone to delete them for various reasons, mainly being a low priority.
This problem alone would create a lot of dead end work for the seller trying
to fulfill a wanted list that the buyer has no intention in fulfilling. There
are many other practical reasons for wanted lists that buyers use them for, to
serve as a reminder of parts to look for in stores when they need to pad their
cart to meet minimum, but not necessarily an critical item they need to buy.
Those could be just nice to have parts if an opportunity arrises, so as not to
pay additional shipping just for those part(s).

Having been a seller, I understand the frustration of what to stock up on, and
I know the main advice is quantity, variety, highly desirables and high turn
overs. The problem is that Bricklink attracts people from all sorts of corners
of the world with wide range of needs.

The other problem with Wanted lists and stores is that even though the Wanted
List search function looks for stores with say most unique lots or a combination
search, the buyer is still tasked with trying to find a combination of stores
with best value (cost of parts vs cost of shipping). BL used to find stores with
cheapest cost, but I believe that was removed soon after it was implemented,
as in a long term it was causing price erosion for sellers, which is a valid
concern.

All in all, it's a balancing act of sellers and buyers doing their part,
with the sellers obviously carrying the financial burden of cost of inventory,
time and labor. I appreciate all the hard work that goes into it. I have carried
the burden for about 2-3 years, and I got burned out.

I think seller's tools would be very welcome for sellers in understanding
what parts sell well in their store and what parts are up rising/falling in demand.
Obviously with such tools, it would create more fierce completion amongst sellers
to provide best selling inventor, which in turn would change the behavior of
buyers and ultimately the demand of parts. Essentially what Youtube is currently
doing by changing their algorithm, which is changing what people watch and changing
the game ever so frequently.

I no longer have much at stake in selling, but as an infrequent buyer, I still
use this site and change is needed to keep up with expectations of both buyers
and sellers.

Good read, Miro. Astute.

Thanks for your well-thought-out input.

Kinda miss your voice around here. Your posts are infrequent nowadays, or maybe
I'm just not looking in the right places

Author:

Miro78

Posted:

Aug 2, 2019 09:15

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Re: Either a bonafide brain-fart, or a seizure...

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

It's just a rough draft of an idea. Limitations, restriction and other refinements
of the idea, expected.

But hey, BL shot-callers, it speaks directly to upping the sales numbers!

-Cory

Author:

brick8

Posted:

Aug 2, 2019 08:38

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Re: Either a bonafide brain-fart, or a seizure...

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crxefx writes:

That would be something! We usually have around 100 pounds of un-inventoried
parts on our sorting table but, have little idea what people want to buy! So
we just randomly add as we see fit.

Author:

PzKpWRexFives

Posted:

Jul 30, 2019 22:52

Subject:

Easier wanted list viewing

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At the wanted lists "home page" there's obviouly the list of all your wanted
lists. But on the left, there's a menu where you can click on different part
catagories, set themes, minifigure themes, and such to see what you want from
that subsection across all your wanted lists. I would like the ability to filter
this to look at certain lists and not others, simular to when you're looking
at a store and can choose which wanted lists you want to buy for. I have 18 lists
and it is a little crowded and difficult to compare 2-4 lists with all that extra
information.

Author:

PzKpWRexFives

Posted:

Jul 30, 2019 22:35

Subject:

Recently updated sorting option for stores

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When looking at items in a store there are several options on how to sort the
items (price, quantity, color, etc). I would like a RECENTLY UPDATED option to
be added. This is simular to the RECENTLY ADDED, but not quite.

Recently it took me a few days to finalize a cart and I noticed price and quantity
changes for items in my cart. So I went back to the store to see if pieces I
thought were too expensive had gone down or if more pieces were added to an item
I wanted more of. But I couldn't find an easy way to see this without going
through every item again (which takes a while then there are hundreds of items
in my wantedlists/cart).

The RECENTLY ADDED option just shows when a piece was first added, not updated.
For instance the store I was in, said the most recent item was added in 2012.
This shows a false sense of inactivity which is obviouly wrong when stuff is
changing in my cart and this store has fulfilled thousands of orders. This additional
option would help people like me in simular situations, those who have recently
bought from the store and want to buy again, or who are adding to an order over
the next week or so (I see alot of store allowing this).

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Jul 30, 2019 10:44

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Re: Appoint a new administrator

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In General, tpr writes:

Hi

I know a lot of work goes on behind the scenes with volunteer administrators
who do a damn good job with the catalogue and inventories.

Is it about time Bricklink appointed an (or more) administrator (s) to oversee
the selling side of Bricklink.

Bricklink would not exists without its revenue from sellers putting in time and
effort to sell and pay fees to Bricklink.

Surely it is only fair to sellers and buyers that items for sale conform to the
rules. If items are being mis-represented they should be removed or sellers given
the opportunity to amend their listing.

It would be nice if Bricklink appointed people to oversee the selling side of
the business. Sellers may then start conforming with their listings

tpr

Sounds good to me

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Jul 30, 2019 10:22

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Re: Appoint a new administrator

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In General, tpr writes:

I think also there should be sanctions where this appears to be deliberate. If
you make a mistake (such as listing new when it has been used) and it is reported
and BL agrees, then it's fine and you should learn from it. If you make that
same mistake again (say within six months or a year), then you get a week's
ban from selling. If you do it again after that, it's a month ban.

Maybe with different limits for bigger stores / higher turnover stores.

Author:

tpr

Posted:

Jul 30, 2019 10:13

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Appoint a new administrator

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Author:

Mboe

Posted:

Jul 29, 2019 08:07

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Re: Wanted items in stores

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I feel so embarrassed right now, but thanks a lot none the less😅

In Suggestions, tEoS writes:

Already possible:

In Suggestions, Mboe writes:

Hi BL
Unless this already exits in some form (if it do, please inlighten me as to how
it works!), I suggest a button for “show items on wanted lists” when visiting
stores. Quite often when I’m visting stores, browsing around for additional items,
I stumble upon items marked as “on want list”. It would be a lot easier if it
was possible to just see all items in store that are already on my wanted lists,
instead of having to search through 100’s of pages in different categories...
I am aware of the whole ‘buy wanted items’ auto function, so it’s not that I’m
missing... It’s more when already committed to a store, I wanna stock up and
save on postage.

Thanks for an otherwise excellent site!

Best regards
Martin, Denmark

Author:

tEoS

Posted:

Jul 29, 2019 00:44

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Re: Wanted items in stores

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Already possible:

In Suggestions, Mboe writes:

Best regards
Martin, Denmark

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jul 27, 2019 10:18

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In Suggestions, cycbuild writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

I didn't need to respond.

Let's leave it at that. Speaking as a buyer, I am all for hanging up a WL
for a month to see higher quantity listings.

"The mark of an educated mind [is] to be able to entertain a thought without
accepting it."

Can't go wrong in quoting Aristotle.

In fact I think the phrase should be adopted as a motto of the forum, to be hung
across the top of the page. It would be a beacon of idea, for forum users. Sadly,
I don't think many of the "regulars" would embrace it as their credo. For
too many of us, the guiding beacon is 'being right' or more succinctly,
'not to be perceived as being wrong'

I will say after reading your posts for some time, you don't seem to suffer
the same frailty of character. I think I posted some time back "who is this masked
man" out of admiration of your character. It might of been you, there are actually
several forum regulars that display such grace, just not all.

Anyway, we are taking a drive through the Northern Cascades, hopefully today.
Gotta get my coffee on, and my offspring up and going.

-Cory

Author:

cycbuild

Posted:

Jul 27, 2019 03:40

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

I didn't need to respond.

Let's leave it at that. Speaking as a buyer, I am all for hanging up a WL
for a month to see higher quantity listings.

"The mark of an educated mind [is] to be able to entertain a thought without
accepting it."

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jul 27, 2019 02:30

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

In Suggestions, cycbuild writes:

Sorry, I'm late to the game, guys! Didn't know we weren't done with
this

Sylvain has spent a lot of time familiarizing himself with BrickLink

Really

As the original topic was selling and how to increase sales. How exactly
does one "familiarize" oneself having never transacted as a seller here? Not
to mention very few buying transactional experiences to "familiarize himself"
as you term it.

and is a frequent contributor here

A joke, right. I'm to respect his opinions because he's one of the forum
regulars? Nope. From my experience here in the forum, that doesn't convince
me of one's gravitas.

There's no need to be so relentlessly dismissive.

Do you mean, not to be as dismissive as was he in his initial reply to a posted
suggestion? Well, here I agree with you. Should of just let him spew as he'd
like. I didn't need to respond.

He is a smart man who I do respect. But sorry to burst the bubble of you and
a few others here, there are those I'll listen to regarding the topic at
hand (as I've repeated ad nauseam in this thread) before I'll digest
Sylvain's vast experience in the matter.

For me, Sylvain is an intelligent blarney. Gifted, yes. But not experience enough
to offer credible advise on the topic, as I see it. So please don't portray
him as a victim that needs defending, it's so damned disingenuous. Sylvain
is capable more than most, in making a case for himself.

-Cory

I'm hitting sack now.

Continue on boys! I'm sure you'll have accomplished great deeds! here
in the forum, by the time we next meet.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jul 27, 2019 02:21

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In Suggestions, cycbuild writes:

Sorry, I'm late to the game, guys! Didn't know we weren't done with
this

Sylvain has spent a lot of time familiarizing himself with BrickLink

Really

and is a frequent contributor here

A joke, right. I'm to respect his opinions because he's one of the forum
regulars? Nope. From my experience here in the forum, that doesn't convince
me of one's gravitas.

There's no need to be so relentlessly dismissive.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jul 26, 2019 12:09

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