BrickLink Discussion Forum

In Suggestions, ybtfbiwgw writes:

My wanted list is "foldered" into sets, Minifigs, and parts among other things.
I have some families in there that deserve their own folder but that I still
want under their respective set, Minifig, or part umbrellas. I really think there
should be a way to create a folder within a folder which would further categorize
items and make it much easier to organize and buy.

I would also like to see:

- The ability to move entire folders instead of their contents

- The ability to rename the default wanted list and give it a more appropriate
name for whatever's inside (It's empty for me and is a waste of space
as a result)

Why not continue it to be more layered and intuitive? Not that it isn't already,
I especially love the "Buy All" feature which saves me from an otherwise insufferable
hunt for stores that fulfill my list. These are just things I think would help
make it even more user-friendly.

You can group by remarks, set to 100 per pg, then Ctrl+F to locate a specific
group.

I too would like folders within folders, the forum to have collapsible threads,
and every browser to include tab containers, but probably not gonna happen.

Author:

wyvern

Posted:

May 10, 2020 13:05

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Folders Within Folders (and som other things)

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Author:

jennnifer

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May 9, 2020 09:06

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Re: Order Received Settings

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In Suggestions, mike1burns writes:

I don't know the proper place to post this but I have a question about order
received settings.

I see 12 ways to sort items but not really any that sort by item number. I would
like
Condition - Category - Item Number - Color Name

Do most sellers sort by category than number? It seems like that makes most
sense. It would be nice then, if orders could be sorted that same way.

Thanks

Sorting by item number is a difficult issue with this site. They are a combination
of letters and numbers and won't give you consistent results.

Jen

Author:

0to60

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May 9, 2020 01:33

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Order Received Settings

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Author:

simonlenihan

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May 8, 2020 17:00

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Re: Printing Wanted Lists

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In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

In Suggestions, littlepb writes:

I would like to suggest adding the ability to easily print a wanted list. Currently
there is an option to print a set's inventory but not for wanted lists.

In Classic view you can print a Wantlist
https://www.bricklink.com/wantedDetail.asp?showOld=Y&catType=P&wantedMoreID=0

Doesn't work for large wanted lists? Most of mine are over 100 items.

Author:

Legoboy_II

Posted:

May 7, 2020 03:03

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Re: Edit Forum Posts

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In Suggestions, wildchicken13 writes:

I'm sure this has been brought up before, but it would be nice to be able
to edit forum posts after posting them. I can see where this might cause issues,
but many other forum sites support this feature and no matter how many times
I proofread my forum posts, some typos always seem to slip throught.

+1 and then some

Author:

tEoS

Posted:

May 7, 2020 00:03

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Re: Edit Forum Posts

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Voted no.

I prefer the simplicity of BL's forum over those used on other websites.
Having an edit feature isn't worth the switch to a different application.

In Suggestions, wildchicken13 writes:

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

May 6, 2020 23:54

Subject:

Edit Forum Posts

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Author:

62Bricks

Posted:

May 6, 2020 17:49

Subject:

Re: Part Lists

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In Suggestions, pete_brick writes:

Hmm, I'll have to work with that for a while until I understand it. Thanks

That describes the definition of "extra parts" for purposes of the inventory
pages.
Bricklink has a different definition of "extra parts" for purposes of defining
a complete used set.

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=102

In Suggestions, StormChaser writes:

In Suggestions, pete_brick writes:

Is the extra part section at the
end of some sets the ones that are used but not necessarily in the original set?

Please see this page for an explanation of sections of a BrickLink inventory:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=1562

Author:

pete_brick

Posted:

May 6, 2020 17:38

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Re: Part Lists

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Helpful Thanks.

In Suggestions, 62Bricks writes:

In Suggestions, pete_brick writes:

...Is the extra part section at the end of some sets the ones that are used but not necessarily in the original set?
For me the important thing is to have all the parts I need to build a set.

The extra parts section shows parts included in the box that are not on the "official"
parts list (if there is one). Additionally, any parts that came attached on a
sprue or in standard, bagged "sets" (like small tools and accessories) will
be in the regular section of the inventory even if one or more of the attached
or bagged parts are not needed to build the set.

There is no indication in Bricklink inventories of which parts are needed to
build a set according to the instructions. Sometimes the section of regular items
happens to include just those parts, but it is by coincidence and not by design.

Author:

pete_brick

Posted:

May 6, 2020 17:36

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Re: Part Lists

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Hmm, I'll have to work with that for a while until I understand it. Thanks

In Suggestions, StormChaser writes:

In Suggestions, pete_brick writes:

Is the extra part section at the
end of some sets the ones that are used but not necessarily in the original set?

Please see this page for an explanation of sections of a BrickLink inventory:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=1562

Author:

Gaston.La.Brick

Posted:

May 6, 2020 17:15

Subject:

Re: Request to remove items from order...

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In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

In Suggestions, Gaston.La.Brick writes:

The functionality to request to remove items from an order, generates an email
to the buyer with this request.
Email is fine!
However, the action that the buyer needs to take (accept or reject, I guess)
is not in that email! It's absolutely unclear where the buyer can accept
this change!
In short: put a functioning link in that email that points to the action(s) that
need to be taken please. I still haven't found where to accept the request.

https://www.bricklink.com/retractOrderItem.asp

Thanks.
@BrickLink Admin: please put this link in the email ... Would make it so much
easier!

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

May 6, 2020 16:57

Subject:

Re: Request to remove items from order...

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https://www.bricklink.com/retractOrderItem.asp

In Suggestions, Gaston.La.Brick writes:

Author:

Gaston.La.Brick

Posted:

May 6, 2020 16:53

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Request to remove items from order...

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Author:

62Bricks

Posted:

May 6, 2020 16:52

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Re: Part Lists

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In Suggestions, pete_brick writes:

...Is the extra part section at the end of some sets the ones that are used but not necessarily in the original set?
For me the important thing is to have all the parts I need to build a set.

Author:

StormChaser

Posted:

May 6, 2020 15:11

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Re: Part Lists

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In Suggestions, pete_brick writes:

Is the extra part section at the
end of some sets the ones that are used but not necessarily in the original set?

Please see this page for an explanation of sections of a BrickLink inventory:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=1562

Author:

pete_brick

Posted:

May 6, 2020 15:03

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Re: Part Lists

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Might be useful to identify the lists that has parts need to build the set and
the parts that were in the set when issued. Is the extra part section at the
end of some sets the ones that are used but not necessarily in the original set?
For me the important thing is to have all the parts I need to build a set.

peter

In Suggestions, 62Bricks writes:

In Suggestions, pete_brick writes:

I make a distinction between what parts are in a set when purchased (new) and
what parts are actually needed when building the set. It is very rare but once
or twice I have needed a part not shown in an instruction inventory.

If you are comparing Bricklink inventories to a list of parts needed to build
the set, they will not always match.

Bricklink inventories do not document the parts needed to build the set. They
document the contents of the box.

Author:

WoutR

Posted:

May 6, 2020 04:45

Subject:

Re: Junior Accounts?

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In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, WoutR writes:

[…]
Before LEGO bought BrickLink I would have said no...

But I can see a point in using Studio (especially now LDD is not supported),
and linking that to a wanted list...

Danger, danger.

I agree with that. It would have to be a very limited set of functions... And
there is always the risk that we atract more children pretending to be adults.

Author:

hpoort

Posted:

May 6, 2020 02:41

Subject:

Re: Junior Accounts?

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In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, WoutR writes:

[…]
Before LEGO bought BrickLink I would have said no...

But I can see a point in using Studio (especially now LDD is not supported),
and linking that to a wanted list...

Danger, danger.

If you let kids upload their digital work in the gallery¹, it will soon be even
messier than it is (or than it was at the beginning or the LDD gallery or any
gallery kids can upload their 3-stacked-bricks creations (yes, that’s condescending
but let’s face it, most kids aren’t Mozart)).

¹ If you want to share a WL, you might want to add a picture of the model with
it, and that’s exactly the same thing as uploading to the gallery.

Besides, what’s the purpose of a WL if it’s not to buy it?
So, your kid uploads a WL (or a MOC) on their teen-account, and you download
/ transfer / share it so that you can buy it from your account.
It’s quicker to let them directly upload a WL in your BL account from Studio.
If they are savvy enough to manage what is proposed, they can understand not
to touch your WLs and to name theirs intelligently.

(Studio can upload a WL directly to your BL account in one click.
What it can’t do is make a XML file of the WL so that you wouldn’t need to let
your kid have your BL credentials. It can do a useless CSV though….)

Yes, Studio needs to be logged in to Bricklink to do this. Some features are
only available when logged in (Sculpture, Upload WL, Upload MOC). If the child
is using Studio, it is effectively using Bricklink as a junior, which is not
allowed according to the TOS. I conclude that junior accounts are an essential
development if BL wants Studio to be used by youngsters as well.

Author:

Admin_Russell

Posted:

May 5, 2020 17:03

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Re: Part Lists

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In Suggestions, pete_brick writes:

I never use the online Lego inventories, in fact I wouldn't know where to
find them. What I do is print or photocopy the pages in the set instructions
and use those as my primary list for parts that should be in a set. I augment
that with Brickset and bricklink lists.
The 3D function on briclink is especially helpful.

peter

For most sets, Brickset = online LEGO inventories

Author:

calebfishn

Posted:

May 5, 2020 16:58

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Re: Junior Accounts?

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In Suggestions, brickskipper writes:

Hi,

According to BL's TOS you must be of legal age or 18 at least to register.
That is completely understandable from the buying/selling point of view.

But what about a junior account without the privileges to buy or sell?
Kids could browse the catalog, make wanted lists - maybe "publish" them or somehow
share them with "proper" users (e.g. parents) and get used to the platform.

This would lead younger users to BL without being "illegal" and without the chance
to make "bogus" orders or other interference with the "business" on this site.

Just an idea as my daughter is building a lot of stuff in Studio and would like
to create her own wanted lists in BL and is generally interested in this site.

Jan

It is wonderful that your daughter has a growing lego hobby and that she is interested
in Bricklink. Instead of her having her own account, you can help her with wanted
lists and purchases through your account. Sharing your lego hobbies is great
to bond with your child, and you will enjoy being a super cool parent.

Author:

62Bricks

Posted:

May 5, 2020 16:02

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Re: Part Lists

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In Suggestions, pete_brick writes:

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 5, 2020 15:35

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Re: Part Lists

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In Suggestions, StormChaser writes:

In Suggestions, pete_brick writes:

It is very rare but once or twice I have needed a part not shown in an instruction inventory.

Yes, parts lists in set instructions and printed on set boxes are known to sometimes
include errors. I'm more interested in how BrickLink inventories almost
always steer you wrong. Please provide some examples of this and be specific
about how our inventories are inaccurate.

And no, you've not offended me and I doubt you've offended Randy. But
when you post publicly that our site's inventories are frequently wrong,
then we're going to defend the work we do.

I am definitely not offended. If there are errors, I want to know where they
are so we can fix them.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

May 5, 2020 15:32

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Re: Junior Accounts?

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In Suggestions, brickskipper writes:

I kinda like the idea! With well thought out contingencies, that is.

Maybe the account profiles could be denoted as ‘junior’ in some form, with site
limitations attached: contact, the forum and purchases come to mind.

The idea has merit, if worked out properly. After all, it is a toy the site is
centered around. It might question the acronym AFOL as applied here on BL, though.

It’s something to ponder, IMHO.

-Cory

Author:

randyf

Posted:

May 5, 2020 15:32

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Re: Part Lists

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