BrickLink Discussion Forum

In Suggestions, yapke writes:

Hello,

I was wondering if a feature or timer, to see whether a BrickLink
member is active or has been active (like on FB messenger or WhatsApp), would
be a great idea.

What exactly can be considered as active, logged in or not?

The reason why I'm wondering:
I'm sure there are members who logs in daily to see if another
member has reacted to their order('s invoice)/message, and are nervously
waiting until he/she/they react(s).

Be patient.

It will also be handy to see if a member (who placed an order on your store)
is active on BL and isn't responding to your multiple messages (or just ignoring),
and easier to decide to cancel an order.

If the buyer doesn't respond you should start the NPB-process and complete
it before canceling the order.

For example (my example):
There is a member (USA) who has placed an order on my store (Belgium) a few days
ago. I instantly filled in and sent the invoice to serve him and be able to send
the parcel (after payment) as quickly as possible. But until now, two days later,
he hasn't read the message nor has paid for the order. Now I'm just wondering
if he was active or not lately... cause the hole situation is making me nervous.
I know I should be patient... but I find it kind of weird he responded very quickly
to my last call for buying, and afterwards not responding anymore.

So if you recognize yourself in such a situation, maybe vote 'YES' and
perhaps selling on BL will be more pleasant and more serious. I'm sure there
is a lot of members thinking this way, isn't it?

Kindly greetings,

Yapke

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Feb 2, 2020 11:04

Subject:

Re: Feature which shows if BL member is active

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In Suggestions, yapke writes:

Hello,

I was wondering if a feature or timer, to see whether a BrickLink
member is active or has been active (like on FB messenger or WhatsApp), would
be a great idea.

The reason why I'm wondering:
I'm sure there are members who logs in daily to see if another
member has reacted to their order('s invoice)/message, and are nervously
waiting until he/she/they react(s).

It will also be handy to see if a member (who placed an order on your store)
is active on BL and isn't responding to your multiple messages (or just ignoring),
and easier to decide to cancel an order.

For example (my example):
There is a member (USA) who has placed an order on my store (Belgium) a few days
ago. I instantly filled in and sent the invoice to serve him and be able to send
the parcel (after payment) as quickly as possible. But until now, two days later,
he hasn't read the message nor has paid for the order. Now I'm just wondering
if he was active or not lately... cause the hole situation is making me nervous.
I know I should be patient... but I find it kind of weird he responded very quickly
to my last call for buying, and afterwards not responding anymore.

So if you recognize yourself in such a situation, maybe vote 'YES' and
perhaps selling on BL will be more pleasant and more serious. I'm sure there
is a lot of members thinking this way, isn't it?

Kindly greetings,

Yapke

Yes, we used to have the ability to see when a buyer had last logged on. This
feature was just removed last month due to 'privacy' issues. It's
unfortunate as it was a valuable tool for sellers. Hopefully, they find a way
to restore it soon.

Jen

Author:

yapke

Posted:

Feb 2, 2020 10:51

Subject:

Feature which shows if BL member is active

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Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

Erikmax

Posted:

Jan 29, 2020 12:23

Subject:

Re: Address fields require clear labels

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In Suggestions, Teup writes:

In Suggestions, Erikmax writes:

From 1/1-2020 it is no longer possible to ship goods internationally in a letter
by PostNL. There has been a lot about this in this forum.

Professional dealers can still ship at a special rate using the online system.

But this online system requires filling in fields ´very strictly´ so street,
number, extra number, region, city, postcode.

We used to copypaste BL adresses, annd expected the local post to make the right
interpretation. But this is no longer possible.

Especially Asian adresses (S.Korea,Taiwan,Japan, China, Hong Kong) now gives
some questions, because it is not allways clear ´what is what´. Japanese addresses
come in the opposite order, sometimes there is as name or number, appartment
names and numbers that can be mixed up with a streetname, and there is the problem
that numbers come before streetnames on the label- streetnumbers are printed
AFTER the streetname. In many adresses it looks that things are mentioned twice,
but possible name of city and region are the same.

More postal administrations will adopt this new system thatis required by UPU,
(countries like USA will no longer accept and may even destroy shipments without
'prior notice of content', that's what postNL tells us) so this problem
would grow in the future.

In fact this requires a new way to display adresses ( "WITH LABEL") on brickink
to avoid `wrong` or incomplete adresses to be used.

Even more important because the lines on this label is limited and unneccesary
information pushes out important information from the line.

+1

It's good for two reasons - first to avoid mistakes as you describe, and
secondly, sellers automate the process in their own software, either with the
API or with CSV/Excel uploads. I want to do that too, but my software will only
be able to generate the right data if it in fact is told what is what. It saves
a significant amount of time doing it automated, but without clear fields, the
only way to do it is manually as it requires human common sense..

I'm sure it would be useful for more sellers than just the Dutch ones.

Yes I fully agree with this. And the importance of this will grow with the further
worldwide introduction of this electronic 'exchange' of shipping details.
So I hope we will get some more support to make some changes in the way Bricklink
displays the addresses. Fixed fields for all addres components is the best way
to achieve this.

Author:

Teup

Posted:

Jan 29, 2020 09:46

Subject:

Re: Address fields require clear labels

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In Suggestions, Erikmax writes:

Author:

Erikmax

Posted:

Jan 29, 2020 09:16

Subject:

Address fields require clear labels

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Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

Rick_S.

Posted:

Jan 28, 2020 16:53

Subject:

Re: Attack of the Blusers

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In Suggestions, BLUSER13161 writes:

In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:

bluser numbers assigned already
but just happen to be known by our chosen usernames instead.

Yes, your bluser number can be seen by going to your Account Info page. The
second bit of information there is titled User ID. That's your bluser number.

Someday in the distant future, when we're all dead, they'll eject us
from the system and make us blusers, too. Not too fond of the idea, as I'd
rather be remembered as StormChaser, not BLUSER_13161.

Doesn't matter what I want, though.

I'm BLUSER 9140

Author:

infinibrix

Posted:

Jan 28, 2020 16:41

Subject:

Re: Lego AMA Should we +1 questions?

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In Suggestions, Admin_Russell writes:

Please do not "+1" or otherwise comment on the AMA questions. If you want to
ask a question that has already been asked, ask it again in your own words as
a reply to the original post.

Thank you!

Okay thank you for confirming Russell

Author:

Minifig_Central

Posted:

Jan 28, 2020 16:37

Subject:

Re: Lego AMA Should we +1 questions?

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Can you please reply to my post in relation to site performance issues? I'd
like to at least know they've been acknowledged/started to be worked on.

Author:

Admin_Russell

Posted:

Jan 28, 2020 16:35

Subject:

Re: Lego AMA Should we +1 questions?

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Please do not "+1" or otherwise comment on the AMA questions. If you want to
ask a question that has already been asked, ask it again in your own words as
a reply to the original post.

Thank you!

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

With regards to the below part of the announcement Lego says they will update
the FAQ with our ‘MOST’ top-of-mind questions does that mean those questions
that get asked the most will more likely get answered? and in which case if I
have the same question as what someone else has already asked should I just +1
it or would that cause more confusion?
I would assume that all the main questions will remain on the far left and easy
for Lego to spot in fact any staggered +1’s underneath it should actually indicate
to Lego that several people are showing an interest in the same question but
at the same time I don’t know if it’s a good idea or not? Only repeating the
same questions again would seem even more confusing? Any thoughts?

“Please do add your questions in the thread below*. We will update the LEGO FAQ
on an ongoing basis with your most top-of-mind questions, until the closing of
the AMA on 31st January 2020 at 9AM EST.”

Author:

infinibrix

Posted:

Jan 28, 2020 16:25

Subject:

Re: Lego AMA Should we +1 questions?

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In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

As already been noted, people don’t read the FAQ before posting their questions.
Why do you believe they read all the previous questions? (Especially on a slooowwww
BL day, like this, er, month.)

But for some forum junkies, people just read the announcement and ask their question(s).

Well the high number of views against each post and the number of subsequent
comments would suggest they are being read and whilst some people are repeating
certain stuff from the FAQ including myself to a certain degree I think its just
because people are looking for a litttle more elaboration on what's previously
been anounced.

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Jan 28, 2020 15:56

Subject:

Re: Lego AMA Should we +1 questions?

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In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

Author:

infinibrix

Posted:

Jan 28, 2020 14:31

Subject:

Lego AMA Should we +1 questions?

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Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

HayTanBricks

Posted:

Jan 28, 2020 06:12

Subject:

Re: New Payment Method

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Topic:

Yes a blank option would be great. While AfterPay or Zippay won’t integrate with
Market place platforms, a blank option will give us the availability to use an
alternative payment solution

In Suggestions, LaygoAdelaide writes:

Would it be possible to add another payment method.
Afterpay
Zip Pay
or at least have a blank one so that we can input our own custom method.

Author:

bb1301425

Posted:

Jan 27, 2020 07:39

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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In Suggestions, patpendlego writes:

Please implement 2FA or some other additional login security to BrickLink account.

Please don't. I've dealt with 2FA supporting medical and financial software
for years. It's a pain to set up, and the training curve with too many users
is a vertical wall. I've yet to see a 2FA provider who doesn't have outages
every few weeks, and your phone is NOT secure. For what is a retail operation,
over complicated processes and ticked off customers lead to less of a retail
operation. Add in the expense of doing this internationally, and you will see
a notable jump in what TLG has to skim off the top for fees. Not something that
any of us want.

Use paypal, tie it to your credit card. That will give you security for your
money. If you're worried about some getting in and messing with your inventory....
Don't invent things to be scared of.

Author:

leon112

Posted:

Jan 26, 2020 13:15

Subject:

Re: USPS postage zones

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https://postcalc.usps.com/DomesticZoneChart

Enter your zip code, submit. It will give you a three page spread spread sheet.
DEad easy from there.

Author:

leggodtshop

Posted:

Jan 26, 2020 08:51

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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http://v4ei.com/mini-fig-ure-outer/comics/2fa.php

In Suggestions, mfav writes:

Author:

jonwil

Posted:

Jan 26, 2020 08:07

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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I support the idea of proper 2FA. Messages to a phone or mobile device (via SMS
or otherwise) is not proper 2FA. Supporting the U2F standard would be perfect
IMO, its designed to be a 2FA solution that avoids all the problems of using
phones as a 2FA solution. And its open and well documented (and AFAIK designed
to be easy for sites to implement)
It can (if implement correctly) even help stop phishing attacks (where someone
creates a fake web page designed to make you think its the real page and then
uses that fake page to steal login information or otherwise do nefarious things)

Author:

HillbillyBricks

Posted:

Jan 26, 2020 04:37

Subject:

Re: Ability to identify parts for a specific set

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In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

In Suggestions, HillbillyBricks writes:

How can you get a list of parts that you have in your inventory for a specific
set.

On your My Inventory page in the extra options Search My Inventory you can enter
a set number.

In the price guide it will tell you how many parts you have in inventory
for a set. I want to know what those parts are.

Check the option Show Items in My Inventory to see if you've got the items
in your inventory on the Catalog page:
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogOptions.asp?viewFrom=P

Thank you. I'm lost. I do not see an option that works.

Author:

CALBrickLAB

Posted:

Jan 25, 2020 20:21

Subject:

USPS postage zones

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Vote:

[Yes|No]

As I go through updating my postage for the USPS rate increase in effect on Monday,
I'm reminded that we still don't have the ability to use zone pricing
based on zip codes for shipping. We all use the same zone groupings, so we would
just need a chart set up like we do for international shipping, but with the
9 zone fields. I end up overcharging and giving refunds if the amount is excessive.
Thanks,
Romy

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 13:37

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, bje writes:

[…]
+1^google*1^google
Enough said

Er, Jean, I’ve noticed you already used “+1^google*1^google” or something similar
a couple of times.
You do know 1^(whatever) is always 1, don’t you?

Not if it is 1^8 because then it is an emoticon wearing glasses doing a headstand.

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 13:06

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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In Suggestions, bje writes:

[…]
+1^google*1^google
Enough said

Er, Jean, I’ve noticed you already used “+1^google*1^google” or something similar
a couple of times.
You do know 1^(whatever) is always 1, don’t you?

Author:

bje

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 12:58

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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In Suggestions, Yo_Yo_Flamingo writes:

In Suggestions, patpendlego writes:

Admin,

Please implement 2FA or some other additional login security to BrickLink account.

2FA = 2-Factor-Authentication

It could help prevent hacking or stealing of accounts and account & inventory
information.

Of course this could be set as optional on the account.

Thank you.

I could not be any more opposed to this.

+1^google*1^google
Enough said

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 12:47

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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In Suggestions, qwertyboy writes:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

The HAVE is not the phone, it’s the phone number, and that’s a KNOW. SMS can
be intercepted (both locally and remotely) and SIM cards can be duplicated.

As I said, it’s more difficult than just what script kiddies do nowadays, but
it’s only a 1k$ investment to intercept SMS remotely because the SMS protocole
is not secure. It might even already cost less.
And a malware that can intercept the SMS on the phone costs even less but you
need to put it on the phone but that is not that difficult.

So, again, yes, 2FA adds hurdles but the SMS hurdles are lower than you think
they are.

(I should know better than to argue with you - you always spin it around so you
are not wrong.)

What did I spin?

In the local attack case, adding something to the same device that already has/knows
everything doesn’t add security, just a warm and dangerous feeling of security.
In the remote attack case, the SMS protocole is not secure and intercepting an
SMS locally or remotely is possible.

Once again, I never claimed 2FA isn’t worthy of interest, I said “please, no
SMS-2FA” and “beware having everything on the same device.”

I would love to see you, being in France, with any "1k$ investment" intercepting
a cell TXT message sent from BrickLink to my Canadian cell phone.

I’m not a criminal but I know what they are capable of.
Search for SS7, SMS and 2FA and you’ll know too.
Or keep believing in rainbow-producing unicorns.

Author:

calsbricks

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 12:31

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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http://v4ei.com/mini-fig-ure-outer/comics/2fa.php

In Suggestions, mfav writes:

Couldn't have summed it up better myself.

Author:

mfav

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 12:28

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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http://v4ei.com/mini-fig-ure-outer/comics/2fa.php

Author:

calsbricks

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 12:23

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Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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In Suggestions, Yo_Yo_Flamingo writes:

In Suggestions, patpendlego writes:

I could not be any more opposed to this.

+10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

Just adds more clumsiness to the site. The UK has recently adopted a multi authentication
system for online banking and shopping and to say the least it is a pain the
...., and as mobile phones are one of the most insecure devices on the planet
we simply do not understand how they can believe it is more secure. Far less
in reality/

This, perhaps, is what we see when an intellectual who sits behind a desk all
day comes up with ideas which bear no relationship to reality.

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 12:16

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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In Suggestions, patpendlego writes:

I could not be any more opposed to this.

Author:

qwertyboy

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 11:45

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

(I should know better than to argue with you - you always spin it around so you
are not wrong.)

I would love to see you, being in France, with any "1k$ investment" intercepting
a cell TXT message sent from BrickLink to my Canadian cell phone.

Niek.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 11:12

Subject:

Re: Persistent issues…

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In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

agulus’s input in this thread has reignited a persistent and nagging thought
of mine: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1176265

It’s a valid point made by member agulus, that has unfortunately been ongoing
as an issue, in the face of contrary input towards the feedback policy.

I’ve brought it up in the past, that a neutral should be just that, neutral,
and not effect your feedback percentage number displayed, up or down.

Beyond the obvious reasons, is the fact that there are many newish buyers that
mistakenly see BL’s neutral, as neutral. Silly people

Meanwhile, it continues
to result in an amount of havoc in that arena of BrickLink.

I look forward to reading your honest thoughts

The thinking on this has been brought up from time to time, going back a while.
This member stated his case well, two years ago: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1081558

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 11:00

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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In Suggestions, qwertyboy writes:

[…]

Remote: someone copies your credentials (login+password), your KNOW.
Oh, it’s okay, they don’t have the HAVE!
But of course they do! Because your HAVE is only a phone number, which is actually
a KNOW.

No, you don't understand. In the case OP described, the HAVE is implemented
by a TXT message to a registered cell phone number.

- The site registers a login with username/password (the KNOW);
- It sends a TXT message to a registered cell number (the HAVE);
- User needs to type that TXT message in a separate box on the login page.

You (as a hacker) won't be able to see that TXT message because you don't
HAVE that cell phone, so you can't type that message in, and hence you can't
complete the authentication process.

Please let me know how "SylvainLS" in France can type in the secret code that
was sent to my cell phone in Canada.

Author:

qwertyboy

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 10:35

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, qwertyboy writes:

[…]
2FA is also referred to "something you know, and something you have". 2FA is
not meant to make sure it is you that is using your phone. Rather, it is meant
to do a second check after "someone" logged in (and used the "something you know")
by making sure that person also clears the "something you have" hurdle.

Saying 2FA implementations are generally flawed because they don't check
you are using the same device makes no sense. It is not meant to do that check.

It is meant to prevent "SylvainLS" in France to log into account "qwertyboy".
Good luck doing that if 2FA sends my Canadian phone a txt.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 09:40

Subject:

Re: Persistent issues…

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In Suggestions, Pippyblocks writes:

I say yes to this too, I had my first neutral quite early on and it killed my
100% there and then. It was a positive too and the customer wasn't sure how
to change it. On the flip side it means you don't ever have to worry about
maintaining 100% anymore

But yeah feedback I believe has become more and
more dated across platforms. I only ever bother to look at feedback if it's
a significant amount I'm spending.

Fantastic input!

Thanks

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 09:29

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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In Suggestions, qwertyboy writes:

Let me be clearer. There are two types of attack: remote and local.

Local: someone steals or hacks your device, your HAVE.
Oh, it’s okay, they don’t have the KNOW!
But of course they do! Because everything is stored on your phone, including
the KNOW.

Remote: someone copies your credentials (login+password), your KNOW.
Oh, it’s okay, they don’t have the HAVE!
But of course they do! Because your HAVE is only a phone number, which is actually
a KNOW.
Granted, a KNOW a bit more difficult to use than login+password, but still very
usable.

I’m not saying 2FA is bad. I’m saying 2FA isn’t a panacea, one-device 2FAs less
of one, and SMS-2FA even less of one.
I’m not advocating not to add 2FA, I’m just saying “careful with SMS-2FA.”

Anyway, all this is moot because BrickLink, and BrickLink and phones….

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 09:28

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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In Suggestions, patpendlego writes:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, patpendlego writes:

[…]
Obviously the idea behind 2FA is that you're NOT using the same device.

Yeah, that’s the idea but unfortunately, that’s not the common practice.

Apparently it is not YOUR practice. Don't generalize what you don't know.

Apparently nothing, because it’s not my practice.

I’m talking about what I see people do while you’re assuming your case is the
general one.

I
personally never use the same device. Also, besides SMS there are authentication
apps which are secured by a pincode. In general, 2FA is regarded as the standard
safe login method today whereas 1FA is considered not safe enough anymore. Hence
the suggestion.

I understand the suggestion. I’m just pointing one pitfall.

“Regarded” is the problem here: people feel confident when in reality the implementation
is generally flawed.
How many websites check you’re not using the same device?
None, because it can’t be done.

2FA is not meant to be 100% safe,

Nothing is 100% safe, that’s not my point.
My point is things being presented as safer than they are.

just SAFER than 1FA. You do not have to use
it if you don't want to. But, if the passwords were stolen, they can login
with 1FA but not with 2FA.

Except that, if they have your phone number, — and they will get it when they
get your passwords —, they can intercept your SMS.
Granted, it demands a little bit more investment than what script kiddies are
used to _now_, but SMS-2FA is less safe than other 2FAs.

And what one-device 2FAs do is actually replace a KNOW, your login+password,
with a HAVE, your device, because the device already KNOWS everything.

Even if you have just one device only, as you have Sylvain

Assume, assume….

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 08:57

Subject:

Re: Persistent issues…

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But yeah feedback I believe has become more and
more dated across platforms. I only ever bother to look at feedback if it's
a significant amount I'm spending.

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Meanwhile, it continues
to result in an amount of havoc in that arena of BrickLink.

I look forward to reading your honest thoughts

-Cory

Author:

agulus

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 08:56

Subject:

Re: Persistent issues…

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In Suggestions, crxefx writes:

Same feeling exactly. As much as I love the 100% feedback score our store has,
I will admit that we have made mistakes that should have received neutral feedback
at some point. On the other hand, If you have 1000 positives and 10 neutrals.
Should you still have 100% feedback score? I'm not sure myself how to approach
the feedback system. To compound on that thought, When ordering I never bother
to check a sellers feedback rating so... Does it matter? Does everyone take the
time to check? I don't know.

-Andy

For me as a seller the best meaning for neutral would be for example
that in worst scenario there were problems with order but
it was easy to work on the issue with seller but the buyer
is not 100% satisfied because he/she got only a refund not the part
he/she needed. I wouldn't mind to get a neutral in those
situations if this feedback wouldn't change the percentage.

Sometimes I buy parts on BL and I always look at feedback.
It gives you a lot of information about the seller.

-Agnes

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 08:36

Subject:

Re: Persistent issues…

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In Suggestions, crxefx writes:

Valid thoughts. Good input.

Thanks

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 08:30

Subject:

Re: Persistent issues…

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In Suggestions, leopard37 writes:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

In an ideal world if the feedback system was worded a little differently we'd
see a more meaningful feedback system perhaps where sellers could actually get
better recognition when they go above and beyond the norm! i.e If it was worded
something like this:-

Please rate this transaction:-

Bad - (Problems with the transaction)
Good - (Smooth transaction)
Outstanding - (Seller went beyond expectations!)

Imagine you have two sellers with 500 feedback where one has 492 Good and 8 Outstanding
the other has 425 Good and 75 Outstanding this would give a whole new meaning
to the feedback system and how we see sellers overall rather than the somewhat
redundant Neutral which seems to be seen as a minor negative!

How many new users rate the postal system not the order. This is also a flaw.
Especially if the seller doesn't accurately say when the package was shipped.

Tyson.

Good point!

Thanks

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 08:29

Subject:

Re: Persistent issues…

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In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

What a novel idea. I like it. A seller can better work at negating the effects
of mistakes or unjust feedback

Thanks

Author:

BrickCompulsion

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 06:11

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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Topic:

In Suggestions, patpendlego writes:

I would fully support and do fully encourage this to happen

Author:

infinibrix

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 05:36

Subject:

Re: Persistent issues…

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Topic:

In Suggestions, leopard37 writes:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

How many new users rate the postal system not the order. This is also a flaw.
Especially if the seller doesn't accurately say when the package was shipped.

Tyson.

But if you let the buyer know when the goods were or will be shipped most buyers
will be understanding and take that into consideration. Sometimes you may be
penalised because of the fault of the courier but as sellers we are all in the
same boat and if you nearly always ship same day or next business day this in
the long term will be reflected overall in your feedback rating whereas if a
seller usually ships within 3-4 days it stands to reason that their rating might
not be so good for instance an 'Outstanding' rating might be given where
a buyer pays for their order right at the end of the day 4-5pm and is surprised
and overwhelmed to get their goods next day therefore they might decide leave
an oustanding instead of Good.

Author:

crxefx

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 01:44

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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Topic:

Lol! what if you only have one device thought

Author:

leggodtshop

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 01:28

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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Topic:

In Suggestions, patpendlego writes:

To clarify: with the current 1FA if Bricklink accounts were stolen all accounts
can be logged on to, with 2FA that can't.

Author:

leggodtshop

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 01:23

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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Topic:

In Suggestions, patpendlego writes:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, patpendlego writes:

[…]
Obviously the idea behind 2FA is that you're NOT using the same device.

Yeah, that’s the idea but unfortunately, that’s not the common practice.

Apparently it is not YOUR practice. Don't generalize what you don't know.

2FA is not meant to be 100% safe, just SAFER than 1FA. You do not have to use
it if you don't want to. But, if the passwords were stolen, they can login
with 1FA but not with 2FA.

Even if you have just one device only, as you have Sylvain

Author:

leggodtshop

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 01:19

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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Topic:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, patpendlego writes:

[…]
Obviously the idea behind 2FA is that you're NOT using the same device.

Yeah, that’s the idea but unfortunately, that’s not the common practice.

Apparently it is not YOUR practice. Don't generalize what you don't know.

2FA is not meant to be 100% safe, just SAFER than 1FA. You do not have to use
it if you don't want to. But, if the passwords were stolen, they can login
with 1FA but not with 2FA.

Author:

crxefx

Posted:

Jan 24, 2020 01:10

Subject:

Re: Persistent issues…

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Author:

leopard37

Posted:

Jan 23, 2020 23:04

Subject:

Re: Persistent issues…

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Topic:

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

How many new users rate the postal system not the order. This is also a flaw.
Especially if the seller doesn't accurately say when the package was shipped.

Tyson.

Author:

infinibrix

Posted:

Jan 23, 2020 22:47

Subject:

Re: Persistent issues…

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Topic:

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jan 23, 2020 21:32

Subject:

Re: Persistent issues…

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Captain_Q writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Meanwhile, it continues
to result in an amount of havoc in that arena of BrickLink.

I look forward to reading your honest thoughts

-Cory

I think Bl's feedback system is somewhat dated. Neutral's should be
more benign rather then similar to negatives.

CURRENT BL FEEDBACK SYSTEM
Positive: accurate
Neutral: overly harsh / may encourage retaliation
Negative: accurate yet may encourage retaliation

I think emulating the eBay model would be a good adaptation. The feedback percentage
is more reflective of a seller's current feedback reputation of the last
12 months vs lifetime like on Bricklink. Meaning a single negative from 6 years
ago doesn't hold the overall feedback percentage down beyond a year, that
is if the seller has cleaned up their act and do no accrue any more negatives/neutrals.

I see frequent enough comment threads here on Bricklink that have complaints
about a seller or buyer receiving retaliation feedback or expressing fear that
they may receive one if they leave accurate feedback. Negatives are warning signs
for sellers to work harder and make improvements. But if the punishment is too
harsh then message may not be received properly.
This mindset has potential to create a retaliatory like atmosphere.

- Captain Q

Interesting thoughts and great input, as usual. Thanks!

Author:

Captain_Q

Posted:

Jan 23, 2020 21:20

Subject:

Re: Persistent issues…

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Topic:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Meanwhile, it continues
to result in an amount of havoc in that arena of BrickLink.

I look forward to reading your honest thoughts

-Cory

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jan 23, 2020 21:06

Subject:

Re: Persistent issues…

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Topic:

In Suggestions, agulus writes:

Wow, congratulation. That says to me that
your customer service is exquisite

Thank you, but I'm not speaking of that.

It's unjust, I feel. Given that BL has decided to display, so glaringly,
that number for potential buyers, a neutral should be neutral.

-Cory

Author:

agulus

Posted:

Jan 23, 2020 20:53

Subject:

Re: Persistent issues…

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Wow, congratulation. That says to me that
your customer service is exquisite

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Jan 23, 2020 20:48

Subject:

Re: Persistent issues…

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Topic:

In Suggestions, agulus writes:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Meanwhile, it continues
to result in an amount of havoc in that arena of BrickLink.

I look forward to reading your honest thoughts

-Cory

I have to admit that I made a mistake by writing that
neutral gives -1. I't doesn't! I went too far because every time I see
a post about neutral feedback my feelings
toward this issue are building up while I'm waiting for my first one

Yes, you did.

However, I'm referring to what you did get right, the glaring display of
feedback percentage, that potential buyers see when landing on a new store page.

For some reason, that number is moved down with a neutral.

Author:

agulus

Posted:

Jan 23, 2020 20:39

Subject:

Re: Persistent issues…

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Topic:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

Meanwhile, it continues
to result in an amount of havoc in that arena of BrickLink.

I look forward to reading your honest thoughts

-Cory

Author:

qwertyboy

Posted:

Jan 23, 2020 20:08

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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Topic:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, patpendlego writes:

[…]
Obviously the idea behind 2FA is that you're NOT using the same device.

Yeah, that’s the idea but unfortunately, that’s not the common practice.

2FA is also referred to "something you know, and something you have". 2FA is
not meant to make sure it is you that is using your phone. Rather, it is meant
to do a second check after "someone" logged in (and used the "something you know")
by making sure that person also clears the "something you have" hurdle.

Saying 2FA implementations are generally flawed because they don't check
you are using the same device makes no sense. It is not meant to do that check.
It is meant to prevent "SylvainLS" in France to log into account "qwertyboy".
Good luck doing that if 2FA sends my Canadian phone a txt.

Niek.

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Jan 23, 2020 17:27

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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In Suggestions, patpendlego writes:

[…]
Obviously the idea behind 2FA is that you're NOT using the same device.

Yeah, that’s the idea but unfortunately, that’s not the common practice.

Author:

leggodtshop

Posted:

Jan 23, 2020 16:58

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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Topic:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, patpendlego writes:

The main problem I have with 2FA is that, most of the time, the implementation
consists in sending an SMS on the same phone the user is already using to browse
the website, and that makes it 1FA (we’re checking the person holding the phone
can use the phone’s browser and read SMS on the same phone, whoopee).
This gives a false sense of security.

Obviously the idea behind 2FA is that you're NOT using the same device. I
personally never use the same device. Also, besides SMS there are authentication
apps which are secured by a pincode. In general, 2FA is regarded as the standard
safe login method today whereas 1FA is considered not safe enough anymore. Hence
the suggestion.

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Jan 23, 2020 16:14

Subject:

Re: 2FA or some other additional login security

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Topic:

In Suggestions, patpendlego writes:

Author:

leggodtshop

Posted:

Jan 23, 2020 14:36

Subject:

2FA or some other additional login security

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

calsbricks

Posted:

Jan 23, 2020 12:25

Subject:

Re: multiple shipping addresses ?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, bje writes:

In Suggestions, Rarah writes:

Is it possible to create 2 addresses that I can always choose from when completing
an order? I have one address in Slovakia for most orders and one in Czech Republic
for CZ orders. Now the only way around is to simply edit my address and after
order placed change it back. because some stores have automated payment for shipping
and if I don´t change the country i don´t get the right options. I know people
in US will probably not understand why I need something but specifically for
people in SK/CZ many people have address in both countries to optimize shipping
cost etc. It´s from the past but that country difference makes me save 7 EUR
on shipping when I instead of 9€ pay just 2€.

Not possible, despite it making complete sense. In fact on every webstore I've
used I get a billing and delivery address, even the certified store has that
here so it is nothing strange.

You will have to continue changing the address here every time
https://www.bricklink.com/pref_address.asp

I do not think sellers can see your history any longer so it is just inconvenient.

We agree - it is strange and very old fashioned. It is a strong reason why we
do not use stores where online payment (paypal is used) the addres validation
does not work properly.

We need at least 2 addresses . We can have as many addresses as we need on Paypal
why not here?

I've had 21 of them since September last year

Author:

calsbricks

Posted:

Jan 23, 2020 12:23

Subject:

Re: multiple shipping addresses ?

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In Suggestions, Rarah writes:

We share your issue with 2 locations for our store but nothing like this is going
to be done until the new owners are in and settled and reach out to the membership
for priorities etc.

Author:

bje

Posted:

Jan 23, 2020 12:09

Subject:

Re: multiple shipping addresses ?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Rarah writes:

Author:

Rarah

Posted:

Jan 23, 2020 11:57

Subject:

multiple shipping addresses ?

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Jan 23, 2020 11:04

Subject:

Re: Search for multiple pieces shops

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Topic:

In Suggestions, seclimar writes:

yes, this can help and solve partially...
would be nice to have all the shops that are fully (or partially) covering the
wanted list

That’s what Wanted Lists are for.

When you have made a Wanted List, go to the Buy page ( https://www.bricklink.com/v2/wanted/buy.page
).
Select your WL and it will show you all the stores that have some (or all) your
wanted items.

There are many options on the page.

Author:

seclimar

Posted:

Jan 23, 2020 09:50

Subject:

Re: Search for multiple pieces shops

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yes, this can help and solve partially...
would be nice to have all the shops that are fully (or partially) covering the
wanted list
thanks for the answer!

In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

In Suggestions, seclimar writes:

I would like to have a search that allow to search multiple part numbers (maybe
comma separated)

so that I don't have manually to check if each seller is also selling other
needed parts
is already existent a similar funcionality ?

if today I need to buy 2 different pieces, I search for one part. in the list
of shops that appears, I will manually see all the ones selling also the second
part.
Imagine if I am looking for 3 or more different pieces!

thanks for any enhancement or tip

Marco

If you create a wanted list then visit a shop you can then view the wanted items
that the shop has available

Author:

infinibrix

Posted:

Jan 23, 2020 09:41

Subject:

Re: Search for multiple pieces shops

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Topic:

In Suggestions, seclimar writes:

If you create a wanted list then visit a shop you can then view the wanted items
that the shop has available

Author:

seclimar

Posted:

Jan 23, 2020 09:28

Subject:

Search for multiple pieces shops

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Jan 23, 2020 00:12

Subject:

Re: Attack of the Blusers

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Admin_Russell writes:

Many historic accounts, such as major contributors or Dan's own personal
account were intentionally untouched by the process.

Thank you for sharing.

I was wondering why Swanberg's account retained the name. Since major contributors
will not be turned into blusers at some point, then I feel much better about
the whole thing.

I don't want to be a bluser.

Author:

Admin_Russell

Posted:

Jan 22, 2020 21:41

Subject:

Re: Attack of the Blusers

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Topic:

In Suggestions, BLUSER13161 writes:

In Suggestions, dcarmine writes:

I noticed this user name a few weeks ago. I wondered what is going on because
the users have some feedback but is no longer registered.

Can you share what you learned?

Recently there was a secret clearing-out of old BrickLink accounts, presumably
related to the site sale to TLG. No information was released, but members noticed
that the number of registered users suddenly dropped dramatically.

The criteria for removing accounts was not shared, but I assume it was based
on the last time a member logged into the site. So perhaps if a member had not
logged in for five years, for example, their account was deleted (or, if not
deleted, somehow removed from the list of registered users).

Around the same time I noticed these Bluser accounts as contributors. I didn't
connect the two events until today when I looked at the contributions page for
inventories and figured out what was going on. The site needed to maintain credit
for catalog work completed, but with accounts deleted/disabled there was no username
to credit.

Note that this page, last updated in 2010, claims that accounts cannot be deleted
if certain conditions have been met. Some of those conditions are contributing
to the catalog:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=129

So certain accounts were renamed, although it doesn't look like they were
deleted. Not sure why they needed to be renamed, since this was all done (as
usual) in secret.

Here's what the Bluser accounts mean:

BLUSER_40105 = BrickLink USER ID 40105

All of the above is pure speculation, but it is based on reasonably solid logic.
Hope it helps.

Many accounts were recently deactivated if they had not logged in for a considerable
length of time (several years). In order to preserve the integrity of the catalog
and database in general, the accounts were not deleted, but were fully anonymized
instead.

If people choose to reactivate their account, their old username will reappear
on their account just as they were originally. All they need to do is follow
the instructions on the email they were sent. We may change the BLUSER_######
format in the near future to be less conspicuous on catalog credit pages. Probably
something lowercase, not so predictable, and shorter.

Many historic accounts, such as major contributors or Dan's own personal
account were intentionally untouched by the process.

Author:

markmamer

Posted:

Jan 22, 2020 18:47

Subject:

Re: My own private warehouse to keep my inventory

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Jpbsl writes:

In Suggestions, markmamer writes:

Is there a way to put my own inventory up on the site under my own private warehouse?
I do not want to be a seller yet but I would like to keep my inventory on the
site.

did you figure this out? I'm in the same process.

i think the best suggestion was to create closed store to put my inventory in.
I going to try that.

Author:

cycbuild

Posted:

Jan 22, 2020 15:40

Subject:

Re: Attack of the Blusers

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Topic:

In Suggestions, mhortar writes:

In Suggestions, BLUSER13161 writes:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

Yes, it’s just part of the anonymisation of unregistered users. (GDPR)

I should have read this first. This is the likely explanation of what has occurred.
Now I'm wondering if there is a way I can prevent my account from being
made anonymous in the event that I am unable to temporarily or permanently log
into my account.

And I think it is unfortunate that a good thing (the fight for privacy) has resulted
in a bad thing (erasing people if they're absent long enough).

Have I mentioned that it would be nice if BrickLink communicated with us?

I think you are reading too much into it. Your username is a way to personally
identify you. Users in certain regions have the legal right to request that you
delete all personal information about them. Anonymizing the user id of people
that have requested to be unregistered from the site is a way to keep the contributions
made while removing the personally identifying information. I doubt there is
a mechanism to anonymize anyone that hasn't explicitly requested to be unregistered.

Josh

"As online privacy concerns continue to be taken more seriously, we are starting
to develop policies and procedures for handling private information in a responsible
and transparent manner. This has nothing to do with the sale of the site, as
these policies have been under development (slowly) since the early part of 2019."

"-the username on the terminated account may be replaced."

https://www.bricklink.com/messagePost.asp?ID=1168556

I do wonder about the official Q&A that never happened, but cleaning house takes
precedence.

Your (previous) username is in the Hall of Fame.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Jan 22, 2020 15:38

Subject:

Re: Attack of the Blusers

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Topic:

In Suggestions, BLUSER13161 writes:

I know no one takes actions on site suggestions. But my hope is that someday
they will.

Therefore, I suggest updating the Help Center:

https://www.bricklink.com/helpMain.asp?utm_content=subnav

to explain what Blusers are. See the usernames on this list, especially those
who have only inventoried one set:

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogMembers.asp?viewAll=S

I figured it out finally, but it would be helpful to have a brief explanation
of Blusers in the Help Center somewhere.

Ha! I noticed a huge uptick of these names in peoples feedback. Neat-o

Author:

Egcwatch

Posted:

Jan 22, 2020 15:09

Subject:

Re: Change NPB Timeline

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Topic:

I am in total agreement that 2 weeks is too long. I don't know any place
else that waits 2 weeks for payment before cancelling. My inventory is tied
up constantly. Most of the time it's a 0 feedback buyer or an international
buyer that doesn't like the shipping charges (even though they are clearly
posted). They don't respond. It's so frustrating. If for some reason
you don't want the order please contact the seller. We should be able to
file a NPB after 3 days and cancel 4 days later. 1 week total. I think that
is way more than enough time to pay for your order. Why are we giving people
7 days to pay before we can even file the NPB? It's ridiculous.

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, mscheaf writes:

In Suggestions, JerseyGirl689 writes:

In Suggestions, MidwestBrick writes:

I had enough of these in the last few weeks that waiting 2 full weeks is painful
to complete them.

I don't mind the 1 week to pay before it is started. But another full 7 days
to complete the NPB is not necessary.

I would propose 3 additional days and that is it. Let us get our stock back
in our stores to sell to someone else instead of being held at our will for 14
full days when 10 is plenty enough.

I can't be the only one that feels this way and 14 days might have worked
10-15 years ago when access to Smart-Phones wasn't as widespread, but these
days, you can't go far without having the ability to respond. Thanks

I completely agree, 7 days to open, 3 days to close, with or without a response.
If they have time to respond they can use that time to pay. If they can't
afford to pay, they shouldn't have made the purchase to start with.

Also, to those sellers who simply cancel and move on, you're leaving yourself
open to a retaliatory negative FB and enabling a NPB to continue doing the same
thing to other sellers. I have inventory held hostage right now for a NPB, despite
the fact his FB clearly shows this is a habit. If those sellers had used the
NPB process, as they should have, he would have been suspended and my inventory
would be free right now.

Darcy

Yes they can leave a neg, but 90% of the time it a a zero feedback buyer doing
this. When they get the negative back from the seller they will find themselves
at -1 and find it much more difficult to buy from anyone.

Yes 90% of the time it is zero or low FB buyers, but that really doesn't
matter, it's still an undeserved blemish on your record. This is strangers
dealing with strangers, IMHO your reputation is just as important as your customer
service and parts quality.

And I do agree that I am making the problem worse by not following the process,
but the process just plain sucks and I'm not wasting my time dealing with
it.

You're right, the NPB process sucks, but it's all we have right now,
so we have to deal with it. Otherwise NPB's are going to continue wasting
our time and tying up our inventory for nothing.

I wish I could figure out the instant payment for the single boxed sets I sell.
I know exactly how much they will weigh and how big the shipping box is for each
sealed set I have. But I am just too stupid to figure it out. I really wish it
would just calculate it for me like ebay does. I'm considering actually just
offering free shipping and having instant payment but I would be buried so far
in the listings I would never be seen.

As for IC, haven't even tried so IDK. I pull and recheck every part, weigh
and manually send invoices. I want to know everything is perfect and correct
before invoicing and shipping. Actually if they implement their proposed changes
it seems we'll be forced to use IC, which is why I've started exploring
other options. It sucks, I've been here a long time and really like it,
but if or when they do force it on us I'll be closing my store and moving
on. This nonsense of if they payed too much you have to refund, if they paid
too little you have to eat it, doesn't work for me.

Darcy

Author:

mhortar

Posted:

Jan 22, 2020 15:07

Subject:

Re: Attack of the Blusers

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Topic:

In Suggestions, BLUSER13161 writes:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

Yes, it’s just part of the anonymisation of unregistered users. (GDPR)

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Jan 22, 2020 14:22

Subject:

Re: Attack of the Blusers

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Topic:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

Yes, it’s just part of the anonymisation of unregistered users. (GDPR)

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Jan 22, 2020 14:08

Subject:

Re: Attack of the Blusers

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Topic:

In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:

Can you remove the underscore instead?

Yes.

Now I am who BrickLink sees me as.

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Jan 22, 2020 14:02

Subject:

Re: Attack of the Blusers

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Topic:

In Suggestions, StormChaser writes:

I'd rather be remembered as StormChaser, not BLUSER_13161.

Well, I thought I'd get a head start on them and exercise some choice in
the matter. Unfortunately, they were smarter than I thought and have prohibited
me from changing my username.

It will be changed someday, but only when I have no say-so in the matter. Ah,
they think of everything. Except some of the things that matter.

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Jan 22, 2020 13:53

Subject:

Re: Attack of the Blusers

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Topic:

In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:

bluser numbers assigned already
but just happen to be known by our chosen usernames instead.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Jan 22, 2020 13:51

Subject:

Re: Attack of the Blusers

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Topic:

In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:

It looks like the numbers are all in order of the date of registration too. So
it wouldn't surprise me if we all have our bluser numbers assigned already
but just happen to be known by our chosen usernames instead.

Yes, that is how databases work.

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

Jan 22, 2020 13:50

Subject:

Re: Attack of the Blusers

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Topic:

In Suggestions, dcarmine writes:

I noticed this user name a few weeks ago. I wondered what is going on because
the users have some feedback but is no longer registered.

Can you share what you learned?

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Jan 22, 2020 13:43

Subject:

Re: Attack of the Blusers

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Topic:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, mfav writes:

In Suggestions, dcarmine writes:

I figured it out finally, but it would be helpful to have a brief explanation
of Blusers in the Help Center somewhere.

Can you share what you learned?

Blusers = BL Users

Yes, it’s just part of the anonymisation of unregistered users. (GDPR)

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Jan 22, 2020 13:30

Subject:

Re: Attack of the Blusers

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Topic:

In Suggestions, mfav writes:

In Suggestions, dcarmine writes:

I figured it out finally, but it would be helpful to have a brief explanation
of Blusers in the Help Center somewhere.

Can you share what you learned?

Blusers = BL Users

Yes, it’s just part of the anonymisation of unregistered users. (GDPR)

Author:

mfav

Posted:

Jan 22, 2020 13:27

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Re: Attack of the Blusers

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In Suggestions, dcarmine writes:

I figured it out finally, but it would be helpful to have a brief explanation
of Blusers in the Help Center somewhere.

Can you share what you learned?

Blusers = BL Users

Author:

dcarmine

Posted:

Jan 22, 2020 13:23

Subject:

Re: Attack of the Blusers

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In Suggestions, StormChaser writes:

I noticed this user name a few weeks ago. I wondered what is going on because
the users have some feedback but is no longer registered.

Can you share what you learned?

Thanks
Donna

Author:

M.Boss

Posted:

Jan 20, 2020 16:53

Subject:

Re: My own private warehouse to keep my inventory

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In Suggestions, markmamer writes:

Is there a way to put my own inventory up on the site under my own private warehouse?
I do not want to be a seller yet but I would like to keep my inventory on the
site.

I find using BrickStock to be much easier to track personal inventory. If you
do want to use Bricklink.com then you can create a store and keep it closed all
the time but add your personal inventory to it.

http://brickstock.patrickbrans.com

Also, this message does not in the suggestions topic.

Author:

cj50

Posted:

Jan 20, 2020 16:41

Subject:

Re: My own private warehouse to keep my inventory

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In Suggestions, markmamer writes:

Is there a way to put my own inventory up on the site under my own private warehouse?
I do not want to be a seller yet but I would like to keep my inventory on the
site.

You could setup a store and keep it closed. If you did want to sell stuff you
could keep your collection in one of the stockrooms. You could also use the Brickstock
program and keep your inventory on your local machine.

Author:

manganschlamm

Posted:

Jan 20, 2020 16:30

Subject:

Re: My own private warehouse to keep my inventory

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In Suggestions, markmamer writes:

Is there a way to put my own inventory up on the site under my own private warehouse?
I do not want to be a seller yet but I would like to keep my inventory on the
site.

I do this by a set of wanted lists where I set number of items equal to the number
of items I want. Not the perfect solution, but it works OK.

Author:

Jpbsl

Posted:

Jan 20, 2020 16:14

Subject:

Re: My own private warehouse to keep my inventory

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In Suggestions, markmamer writes:

Is there a way to put my own inventory up on the site under my own private warehouse?
I do not want to be a seller yet but I would like to keep my inventory on the
site.

did you figure this out? I'm in the same process.

Author:

markmamer

Posted:

Jan 20, 2020 15:58

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My own private warehouse to keep my inventory

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Is there a way to put my own inventory up on the site under my own private warehouse?
I do not want to be a seller yet but I would like to keep my inventory on the
site.

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Jan 20, 2020 10:09

Subject:

Re: Instruction Books for CMF

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In Suggestions, 10030Builder writes:

Hello Admin,

I hope I am in the right place.

Is there any reason why Collectible Minifigure's instruction books are inventoried
as each specific minifigure when all instruction books are the same?

This causes confusion for buyers (and annoyance for sellers) who think they are
getting the specific minifigure's instruction booklet when it will just be
a generic book.

So when parting out a CMF, instead of:

(Instructions) for Set col19 Video Game Champ, Series 19

It should read:

(Instructions) for Series 19 Collectible Minifigure

Just my 2 cents... thanks!!

Potter More

The way the system is built, the intructions and packaging for a set are a property
of the set, like the weight and dimensions. So more than one set cannot share
the same instructions or packaging.

Author:

leopard37

Posted:

Jan 20, 2020 09:26

Subject:

Re: Package restriction

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In Suggestions, atkk writes:

Hello,
Please add "Maximum number of parts" as a Package restriction in the shipping
options. I just had someone place an order for 500 parts; this cannot be shipped
as lettermail, since 500 parts is too big for this option.
Thanks,
Andre

If are you having trouble getting the orders that are over ~350 grams in an actual
envelope set your shipping to go to package after that weight is the issue. The
site doesn't control this you do. Figure out weight wise what you can fit
and then adjust your settings.

Tyson.

Author:

PotterMoreBrick

Posted:

Jan 20, 2020 08:35

Subject:

Instruction Books for CMF

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Author:

BricksWithWings

Posted:

Jan 20, 2020 00:17

Subject:

Compare Wanted Lists

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I have a model I designed in 2017 that has 1,600+ parts. I updated the model
in 2020, adding about 150 parts and simplifying the design considerably. However,
I think 80% of the parts are the same between the 2 versions. I'd like to
be able to compare the wanted list from the two models to see what I already
have so that I only order the difference.

Author:

qwertyboy

Posted:

Jan 19, 2020 17:29

Subject:

Re: Package restriction

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In Suggestions, atkk writes:

You have requested the exact same quite a while ago:
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1062347
Like then, I still don't see the issue. If someone places an order for 500
1x1 plates, this will definitely fit Canadian lettermail. I can also easily ship
at least 800 1x1 bricks as lettermail.

Your order of "500 parts" what did it consist of exactly?

Niek.

Author:

atkk

Posted:

Jan 19, 2020 16:47

Subject:

Package restriction

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Author:

Bratzzo

Posted:

Jan 18, 2020 16:02

Subject:

Re: Easy buy

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In Suggestions, thexfile writes:

Hi is it possible to sort stores not just by price or quantity but by country
or proximity to the home country you select ?

Because I felt on getting stores from all over the place even outside Holland
and then I figured out that the stores in Holland have the stuff I want but it
was not the cheapest way to get the parts .... So I now set it to highest quantity
but ideal I would only easy buy to select : 1 holand : 2 most items in 1 store
: 3 as least stores possible pref just 1 but not 6 like it does now ....

I want only Holland because I will have the bricks sooner as it only takes 1
or 2 days and its cheaper.

Hope you can do this as for now easy buy is far from that sorry.

Thank hope you understand

Use the "Expand" button nearby "Store Filter" to use more filters.
So you can select the store location. You can sort by a specific country, a region
or anywhere.

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Jan 18, 2020 15:50

Subject:

Re: Easy buy

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In Suggestions, thexfile writes:

Use Auto-select on the Buy page ( https://www.bricklink.com/v2/wanted/buy.page
). It has more options.

Author:

thexfile

Posted:

Jan 18, 2020 15:17

Subject:

Easy buy

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Author:

chetzler

Posted:

Jan 12, 2020 11:39

Subject:

Please include Tax field when download orders

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