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Hmm, that's interesting, I can;t say I've heard that before.

MBA

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Nov 30, 2022 17:51

Subject:

Re: Giveaway Criticism Wanted

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Topic:

In Suggestions, krystensprouse writes:

So...
I was thinking about doing some sort of collaboration with an MOC builder to
give away a small set. If you purchase a certain amount, you get entered to win

From a buyer point of view... questions, comments or concerns??

IIRC, it's illegal in most States to require a purchase to enter a contest
for a giveaway.

Author:

ImperialFleet

Posted:

Nov 30, 2022 17:44

Subject:

Re: Giveaway Criticism Wanted

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Topic:

Also I would say, like $10 to enter. That sounds about right

MBA

Author:

ImperialFleet

Posted:

Nov 30, 2022 17:42

Subject:

Re: Giveaway Criticism Wanted

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Topic:

I think that's cool. I might place an order, lmk if you do one

MBA

Author:

krystensprouse

Posted:

Nov 30, 2022 17:38

Subject:

Giveaway Criticism Wanted

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

rankster

Posted:

Nov 30, 2022 12:03

Subject:

Re: Please add option to list items

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Nubs_Select writes:

It would be great to get a way to list items on bricklink that would work.
Thankyou for taking you time in considering this suggestion

LoL.

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Nov 30, 2022 12:01

Subject:

Please add option to list items

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

It would be great to get a way to list items on bricklink that would work.
Thankyou for taking you time in considering this suggestion

Author:

megabyte46

Posted:

Nov 30, 2022 07:59

Subject:

My Collection

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Hi,

In my sets collection, It would be interesting to have the possibility to sort
also by year the sets we have.

Thanks

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Nov 29, 2022 10:35

Subject:

Re: 'Add to My Collection' option

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Topic:

In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:

In Suggestions, axaday writes:

In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:
We’re excited to get this

feature live and can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it.

What if it were today?

Oh, got it now: that was Axaday’s ‘thoughts on it’

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Nov 29, 2022 10:28

Subject:

Re: 'Add to My Collection' option

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Topic:

In Suggestions, axaday writes:

In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:
We’re excited to get this

feature live and can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it.

What if it were today?

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Nov 29, 2022 10:25

Subject:

Re: 'Add to My Collection' option

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Topic:

In Suggestions, axaday writes:

In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:
We’re excited to get this

feature live and can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it.

What if it were today?

You got insider info?

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Nov 29, 2022 10:21

Subject:

Re: 'Add to My Collection' option

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Topic:

In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:
We’re excited to get this

feature live and can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it.

What if it were today?

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Nov 28, 2022 10:45

Subject:

Re: Add "offer X for part" in check out

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Topic:

In Suggestions, InnoIndu writes:

I'm buying a lot of parts to build a specific thing.

I also have a lot of want lists and before I check out I always see if the current
seller happens to have any of those parts/figs.

Often they will have a fig I want, but they are asking 2x the going rate for
that part. For instance, recently a seller I was buying from had a Harry Potter
fig for $16 that usually sells for $8 if you check the global sales stats. During
the checkout flow, I'd like be able to offer $8 for this fig in addition
to the rest of my order, and then the seller can decide if they want to add it
to the order or not.

I think a lot of times the seller just doesn't regularly update prices for
the figs they are selling and would often toss in extras at market rate for an
order that they are already shipping, since it is easy.

Just an aside:

'Global sales stats' and 'market rates' include sales for incomplete
and damaged items and do not take into account the location of supply.

If one seller in eastern Europe is selling 500 of some minifig for cheap, but
I have 1 of the 3 available in the US, then I have little reason to base my prices
on theirs.

Good luck!
Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Nov 28, 2022 10:30

Subject:

Re: Ability to filter during search

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Topic:

In Suggestions, joshm_123 writes:

Rather than searching for "1 x 1", would be great to be able to narrow specifically
to properly sized/colored bricks. E.g. show a dropdown with the brick sizes and
colors.

You can filter your search results this way:

Start at the Color Guide to select only the color you want.

Select the Category that you would like to search in.

Then type in your search for 1x1.

Good luck!

Jen

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Nov 28, 2022 10:18

Subject:

Re: Ability to filter during search

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Topic:

In Suggestions, joshm_123 writes:

Rather than searching for "1 x 1", would be great to be able to narrow specifically
to properly sized/colored bricks. E.g. show a dropdown with the brick sizes and
colors.

If every brick style/size is in a dropdown menu, it would be huge.

Author:

joshm_123

Posted:

Nov 28, 2022 10:13

Subject:

Ability to filter during search

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Rather than searching for "1 x 1", would be great to be able to narrow specifically
to properly sized/colored bricks. E.g. show a dropdown with the brick sizes and
colors.

Author:

joshm_123

Posted:

Nov 28, 2022 10:12

Subject:

Ability to sort items in cart

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

E.g. sort by total quantity and total price would be helpful when buying a large
number of pieces.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Nov 28, 2022 03:19

Subject:

Re: Show average price per item in stores

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Topic:

In Suggestions, InnoIndu writes:

I'm buying a lot of parts to build a specific thing.

When I'm in someone's store that I am buying from, I always check to
see if they have any parts on one of my Wanted lists so I can add them in. However,
sometimes parts at not competitively priced and there are huge ranges on some
parts/figs (I've seen $80 and $50 for the same fig).

It would save me a lot of time if there was a way to quickly find *reasonably
priced* items on my wanted list at a given store. I.e. "Add to cart all items
on this list at this store where the price is within 10% of what this part usually
goes for"

There are a ton of parts that I have basically infinite demand for at the market
price, or slightly below. Every time I shop at a store I want to add any copies
that the current seller has where they aren't gouging me.

Obviously voted no, since this causes a race to the bottom.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Nov 28, 2022 02:52

Subject:

Re: Add "offer X for part" in check out

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Topic:

I voted no. It is not necessary. Any such order should not be an order but a
quote, meaning parts are not reserved and the seller free to deny it and readjust
all prices if they wish. Including up.

Just because a part or figure sold for a low price somewhere else doesn't
mean that is all it is worth. If I have to look through a list of prices, checking
what the buyer wants to pay instead, I'll just reject it.

Plus if it was a feature, I expect some buyers will lowwball sellers routinely,
causing more work for no sale. I had one a couple of weeks ago, expecting me
to sell at 1/3 off my price (about 25% off 6mo average), which was already cheapest
in my country on BL and ebay. I just stoplisted them. No point in talking to
a buyer that makes insulting offers. If they think they can do better elsewhere,
go elsewhere.

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Nov 28, 2022 00:39

Subject:

Re: Add "offer X for part" in check out

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Topic:

In Suggestions, TheCuteGiraffe writes:

after all it's "friction free'

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Nov 28, 2022 00:38

Subject:

Re: Add "offer X for part" in check out

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Topic:

I would say no as it would that start encouraging the market to be more of a
best offer type thing. Sometimes it’s best to message the seller but “the going
rate” is only the average and it will often sell for a decent % below or above
that amount so the seller may have it priced just where they want it

Author:

tknorr

Posted:

Nov 27, 2022 21:35

Subject:

Re: Add "offer X for part" in check out

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Topic:

This was a "smooth" response to OP.

In Suggestions, wildchicken13 writes:

In Suggestions, InnoIndu writes:

This adds a lot of friction to the checkout process for both buyer and seller.
I just want to tick a couple of boxes and be done, you know?

Maybe try adding a couple of these to your order:

3673 Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
Parts: Technic, Pin {Light Bluish Gray}

Author:

TheCuteGiraffe

Posted:

Nov 27, 2022 20:06

Subject:

Re: Add "offer X for part" in check out

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Topic:

after all it's "friction free'

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Nov 27, 2022 20:00

Subject:

Re: Add "offer X for part" in check out

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Topic:

In Suggestions, InnoIndu writes:

This adds a lot of friction to the checkout process for both buyer and seller.
I just want to tick a couple of boxes and be done, you know?

Maybe try adding a couple of these to your order:

3673 Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
Parts: Technic, Pin {Light Bluish Gray}

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Nov 27, 2022 19:59

Subject:

Re: Show average price per item in stores

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Topic:

In Suggestions, InnoIndu writes:

You can set a max price on any item in your wanted list, and then exclude stores
where selling over the max price from your searches. If you're already in
the store then the max price will be highlighted if the seller's price is
over.

Author:

InnoIndu

Posted:

Nov 27, 2022 19:03

Subject:

Re: Add "offer X for part" in check out

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Topic:

You could always message the seller directly, offering to buy the part/fig at
a lower price. Some may be more than willing to take you up on the offer.

This adds a lot of friction to the checkout process for both buyer and seller.
I just want to tick a couple of boxes and be done, you know?

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Nov 27, 2022 18:52

Subject:

Re: Show average price per item in stores

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Topic:

In Suggestions, InnoIndu writes:

If you are buying expensive items, it may be worth shopping around for a better
deal. For example, suppose two stores have the same minifig, but one is selling
it for $50, and the other is selling it for $80. Then buy the $50 minifig.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Nov 27, 2022 18:47

Subject:

Re: Add "offer X for part" in check out

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Topic:

In Suggestions, InnoIndu writes:

You could always message the seller directly, offering to buy the part/fig at
a lower price. Some may be more than willing to take you up on the offer.

Author:

InnoIndu

Posted:

Nov 27, 2022 18:33

Subject:

Add "offer X for part" in check out

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

InnoIndu

Posted:

Nov 27, 2022 18:26

Subject:

Show average price per item in stores

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Nov 25, 2022 18:19

Subject:

Re: Create options in search...

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Isaac writes:

[…]
Lol even locating your replies here is an ordeal for me. No notifications, no
clarity of format...

The forum works more as a mailing list / a newsgroup than modern forums.

Use the links on top
“Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without
Replies”
to find the format you prefer and then set the default in your Settings: https://www.bricklink.com/messageFilter.asp?viewFrom=P

Author:

Isaac

Posted:

Nov 25, 2022 18:15

Subject:

Re: Create options in search...

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Nubs_Select writes:

In Suggestions, Isaac writes:

In Suggestions, Nubs_Select writes:

In Suggestions, Isaac writes:

Hi I'm wondering where you're holding as far as

1) adding an option to search for a part while excluding all entries with stickers,
and possibly another excluding Duplo.

try typing -pattern at the end or -sticker or maybe -duplo Hopefully that should
help

2) When searching a part number, include in the results all parts that start
with those numbers, i.e. all variations of that mold. For example, 11439 only
brings up the solid color version of this part, instead of all the mixed-color
variations.

if you add a wildcard such as a * at the end of the number it will search all
of the items that have those numbers you entered regardless of any additional
numbers or letters after

I'd love to help if I can.

Ok thanks! Great tricks!

any day!

Though I'd guess that most people don't ask like I did, and just find
it too cumbersome to use...

quite possible

Lol even locating your replies here is an ordeal for me. No notifications, no
clarity of format...

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Nov 25, 2022 17:52

Subject:

Re: Create options in search...

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Isaac writes:

In Suggestions, Nubs_Select writes:

In Suggestions, Isaac writes:

Hi I'm wondering where you're holding as far as

1) adding an option to search for a part while excluding all entries with stickers,
and possibly another excluding Duplo.

try typing -pattern at the end or -sticker or maybe -duplo Hopefully that should
help

if you add a wildcard such as a * at the end of the number it will search all
of the items that have those numbers you entered regardless of any additional
numbers or letters after

I'd love to help if I can.

Ok thanks! Great tricks!

any day!

Though I'd guess that most people don't ask like I did, and just find
it too cumbersome to use...

quite possible

Author:

Isaac

Posted:

Nov 25, 2022 17:51

Subject:

Re: Create options in search...

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Nubs_Select writes:

In Suggestions, Isaac writes:

Hi I'm wondering where you're holding as far as

1) adding an option to search for a part while excluding all entries with stickers,
and possibly another excluding Duplo.

try typing -pattern at the end or -sticker or maybe -duplo Hopefully that should
help

if you add a wildcard such as a * at the end of the number it will search all
of the items that have those numbers you entered regardless of any additional
numbers or letters after

I'd love to help if I can.

Ok thanks! Great tricks!

Though I'd guess that most people don't ask like I did, and just find
it too cumbersome to use...

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Nov 25, 2022 17:40

Subject:

Re: Create options in search...

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Isaac writes:

Hi I'm wondering where you're holding as far as

1) adding an option to search for a part while excluding all entries with stickers,
and possibly another excluding Duplo.

Use the minus sign: “-stickers”.

Use the asterisk: “3001*” will give you all the items with an ID starting with
“3001”.

It works for words in description too. It’s great for plurals: “clip*” gives
both “clip” & “clips”… doesn’t work for “tooth” / ”teeth” though

I'd love to help if I can.

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Nov 25, 2022 17:39

Subject:

Re: Create options in search...

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Isaac writes:

Hi I'm wondering where you're holding as far as

1) adding an option to search for a part while excluding all entries with stickers,
and possibly another excluding Duplo.

try typing -pattern at the end or -sticker or maybe -duplo Hopefully that should
help

if you add a wildcard such as a * at the end of the number it will search all
of the items that have those numbers you entered regardless of any additional
numbers or letters after

I'd love to help if I can.

Author:

Isaac

Posted:

Nov 25, 2022 17:33

Subject:

Create options in search...

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Hi I'm wondering where you're holding as far as

1) adding an option to search for a part while excluding all entries with stickers,
and possibly another excluding Duplo.

2) When searching a part number, include in the results all parts that start
with those numbers, i.e. all variations of that mold. For example, 11439 only
brings up the solid color version of this part, instead of all the mixed-color
variations.

I'd love to help if I can.

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Nov 25, 2022 12:54

Subject:

Re: 'Add to My Collection' option

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Topic:

In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:

[…]
Upcoming projects

My Personal Inventory - Coming Soon
This feature will allow you to create and maintain a list of all the
items in the BrickLink Catalog that you own in real life. If you’re a seller,
this is not a replacement for your store inventory. We’re excited to get this
feature live and can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it.

Seems there’s a line missing on this page: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/soon

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Nov 25, 2022 12:48

Subject:

Re: 'Add to My Collection' option

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Topic:

In Suggestions, jmam2503 writes:

It would be good to have the possibility to add the sets that we already own
to a gallery that could be displayed on our profile, in a similar way to how
the wanted lists work.

From the July Catalog Newsletter:

We have quite a lot on the roadmap for the BrickLink Catalog, but there is one
project that we particularly want to share. We know that this one has been on
the wishlist for many of our users for a long time.

Upcoming projects

My Personal Inventory - Coming Soon
This feature will allow you to create and maintain a list of all the
items in the BrickLink Catalog that you own in real life. If you’re a seller,
this is not a replacement for your store inventory. We’re excited to get this
feature live and can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Nov 25, 2022 12:04

Subject:

Re: 'Add to My Collection' option

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Topic:

In Suggestions, jmam2503 writes:

It would be good to have the possibility to add the sets that we already own
to a gallery that could be displayed on our profile, in a similar way to how
the wanted lists work.

If you upgrade to a seller, you will gain access to the inventory function, which
allows you to keep track of items you already own: http://www.bricklink.com/regLogin.asp

Author:

jmam2503

Posted:

Nov 24, 2022 22:34

Subject:

'Add to My Collection' option

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

It would be good to have the possibility to add the sets that we already own
to a gallery that could be displayed on our profile, in a similar way to how
the wanted lists work.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Nov 24, 2022 13:01

Subject:

Re: Cracking on new minifigures

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Topic:

In Suggestions, B1S1O writes:

Hello, I'm new and I apologize in advance if I'm wrong to post this request;
I've read several suggestions but would like a clearer answer on who's
been there before if possible.
I'm starting my collection of minifigures (all after 2014 except 3 between
2000 and 2011), which will be "locked up" and protected inside a display case
not exposed to the sun and inside a bookcase therefore without sudden changes
in temperature (and will not be touched again).
I'm asking for help figuring out (being new to Minifigures collecting) if
there is a way to dam or prevent cracks on minifigures, I've read that
some individual pieces (like 93095 or 99780) may take the stress off the minifigure,
have you ever tried? how do you make sure they don't crack? and then they
all die or not?
Thanks in advance to everyone

The only problem I have ever had with cracking for display-only minifigs is for
Iron Man and War Machine, both of which have polycarbonate clear 1x1 round bricks
in the feet. Both cracked at the back of the legs.

I display (and in some cases pose) over 1000 figures in rotation. They are the
only ones that have cracked due to being assembled for me.

Others have cracked when being played with.

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Nov 24, 2022 11:42

Subject:

Re: Cracking on new minifigures

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Topic:

In Suggestions, B1S1O writes:

Pretty much if it’s assembled it will possibly crack one day. I’ve heard that
some people keep the minifigures unassembled to prevent cracking

Author:

B1S1O

Posted:

Nov 24, 2022 04:25

Subject:

Cracking on new minifigures

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

fritsp

Posted:

Nov 24, 2022 01:19

Subject:

Re: item nrs

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Topic:

In Suggestions, wibra51 writes:

It would be great to also ad the item numbers under or beside the pictures in
the orders.

Like you can set here?
https://www.bricklink.com/orderSettings.asp

Author:

wibra51

Posted:

Nov 24, 2022 01:15

Subject:

item nrs

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Hi

It would be great to also ad the item numbers under or beside the pictures in
the orders.

Many of us buyers send orders for multiple items and would be helped by that.

Sincerly, WB

Author:

macebobo

Posted:

Nov 21, 2022 11:36

Subject:

Re: make website look prettier

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Topic:

In Suggestions, AidanDefinitely writes:

Not gonna lie, its pretty hard to navigate bricklink with all the professional
blue text, and boring fonts. I feel like the page could have some pizzazz, and
get bedazzled a bit.

We worked on this all night just for you

https://www.bricklink.com/r3/main.page

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Nov 21, 2022 10:31

Subject:

Re: make website look prettier

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Topic:

In Suggestions, AidanDefinitely writes:

Not gonna lie, its pretty hard to navigate bricklink with all the professional
blue text, and boring fonts. I feel like the page could have some pizzazz, and
get bedazzled a bit.

Please, please no. The only thing that matters here is function and efficiency.
Every time they update something we get less data, more white space, and more
clicks.

Back away from the bedazzler! Save your enthusiasm for the LEGO itself and go
build something spectacular instead.

Thanks,
Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Nov 21, 2022 10:19

Subject:

Re: Seller help links

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Sethhansen1974 writes:

Am finding some sellers don't know how to actually use this site correctly.
Don't know how to invoice or set up instant payment. Suggest help cheats
be setup so they can refer to.

Yes, there is nothing easy or intuitive about our invoice and shipping systems.
They have to work worldwide selling an incredibly diverse product within different
payment, tax, and postal systems. Some sellers take the time to learn about all
that goes into shipping methods and pricing before they open for business. Some
have the total experience of 'going to the post office' to ship a package,
and have never accepted an online payment, printed a label online, or shipped
internationally.

BrickLink's Help is sadly out of date and unhelpful. There is no quick and
easy way to set up Instant Checkout. It's complicated if you know what you
are doing and downright intimidating if you don't. There is no quick 'help
cheat' that will overcome these issues. BrickLink would need to make a series
of How To guides and videos just to cover the basics.

You can usually spot a seller who doesn't know what they are about by their
terms page.

Good luck,
Jen

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Nov 21, 2022 08:19

Subject:

Re: Seller help links

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Sethhansen1974 writes:

Am finding some sellers don't know how to actually use this site correctly.
Don't know how to invoice or set up instant payment. Suggest help cheats
be setup so they can refer to.

There are two links to helppages below almost any page.

Author:

Sethhansen1974

Posted:

Nov 21, 2022 07:08

Subject:

Seller help links

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Am finding some sellers don't know how to actually use this site correctly.
Don't know how to invoice or set up instant payment. Suggest help cheats
be setup so they can refer to.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Nov 21, 2022 03:17

Subject:

Re: make website look prettier

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Topic:

In Suggestions, AidanDefinitely writes:

Not gonna lie, its pretty hard to navigate bricklink with all the professional
blue text, and boring fonts. I feel like the page could have some pizzazz, and
get bedazzled a bit.

I'll choose function over looks. Wasn't bricklink XP aimed at users that
want pretty things?

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Nov 21, 2022 00:31

Subject:

Re: make website look prettier

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Topic:

In Suggestions, wildchicken13 writes:

In Suggestions, 1P writes:

your account was created today and you're already tired of the way the site
looks?

I feel bad for your future spouse, you'll be extremely hard to keep happy

Newbies usually have some of the best ideas: they come from other websites, see
BrickLink for the first time, and notice some things that could use improvement.

All things considered, BrickLink isn't that bad. Most features still work
as intended, and the LEGO Group is working on improving it, though most of that
improvement is happening behind the scenes.

Most is the key word there

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Nov 20, 2022 22:32

Subject:

Re: make website look prettier

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In Suggestions, 1P writes:

your account was created today and you're already tired of the way the site
looks?

I feel bad for your future spouse, you'll be extremely hard to keep happy

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Nov 20, 2022 22:28

Subject:

Re: make website look prettier

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In Suggestions, 1001bricks writes:

Got an idea: BrickTok!!!

A social media app, just for AFOLs!!!

Author:

ryanscottsr

Posted:

Nov 20, 2022 21:34

Subject:

set 7127-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Your part count does not add up with the count on the box art, I could swear
this set came with a standard storm trooper.

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Nov 20, 2022 21:10

Subject:

Re: make website look prettier

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In Suggestions, eileenkeeney writes:

In Suggestions, AidanDefinitely writes:

Not gonna lie, its pretty hard to navigate bricklink with all the professional
blue text, and boring fonts. I feel like the page could have some pizzazz, and
get bedazzled a bit.

No to pizzazz, but I am ok with easier navigation, although I am fine with the
current navigation.
But please no moving graphics.
Back in the early days of web design, the recommendation was to not have moving
graphics and to not auto-play any videos or sounds. But now this is the norm,
and it just makes it harder to focus on the useful content.

Got an idea: BrickTok!!!

Author:

eileenkeeney

Posted:

Nov 20, 2022 21:07

Subject:

Re: make website look prettier

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In Suggestions, AidanDefinitely writes:

Not gonna lie, its pretty hard to navigate bricklink with all the professional
blue text, and boring fonts. I feel like the page could have some pizzazz, and
get bedazzled a bit.

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Nov 20, 2022 21:00

Subject:

Re: make website look prettier

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Topic:

In Suggestions, AidanDefinitely writes:

Not gonna lie, its pretty hard to navigate bricklink with all the professional
blue text, and boring fonts. I feel like the page could have some pizzazz, and
get bedazzled a bit.

Pizzaz? You're one those kiddies of the Pizza Gang??

Where's Nubs_Select!? Hoping it's not you with an alt account!

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Nov 20, 2022 20:57

Subject:

Re: make website look prettier

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In Suggestions, AidanDefinitely writes:

Not gonna lie, its pretty hard to navigate bricklink with all the professional
blue text, and boring fonts. I feel like the page could have some pizzazz, and
get bedazzled a bit.

If only we could embiggen BrickLink's coffers! That would be magnificent!

Some of the web fonts recently got a revamp:
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1363989

Some were kerfuffled by the debacle, but it's a harbinger of positive changes
to come. It also appears the LEGO Group may be creating a universal login system
for both BrickLink and LEGO.com proper:
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1375865

All in all, it's not so bad… The site has come a long way in the past few
years.

Author:

BrickDeals

Posted:

Nov 15, 2022 05:53

Subject:

Re: Wow! It seems like just yesterday...

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Topic:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

...there were no violet brick members here, and that it seemed like there wouldn’t
be any, anytime soon. Now, there are four Violet Brick Level members, with a
few others locked-in on final approach to the goal: https://www.bricklink.com/memberList.asp?pg=1&v=3

What do you think? Should another, perhaps unique or special color brick level
be set-up, for these rarefied members to attain? https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=54

I know it’s far from an important consideration now, but it is a fun one

Maybe someone can arrange some type of choice-of-color polling or vote, to see
what the next level color brick should be?

-popsicle

Probably a lighter color, like white or trans-clear, since most of the colors
are already taken.

Author:

BrickDeals

Posted:

Nov 15, 2022 05:51

Subject:

Re: Please remove more than 3 listings per shop

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In Suggestions, Xsixxi writes:

Hi all,

it strikes me that some items are in the catalogue and sellers do not use a tier
pricing, but a new listing instead.

For example:

Catalog: Parts: Minifigure, Headgear: 88287: Price Guide

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogPG.asp?P=88287&colorID=1

but all listings except 1 are from the same seller!!

I understand these could be different batches, but it would be nice if a seller
would use a tier price instead.

Or am I just OCD on this one?

Have fun

Xandra

I remember this suggestion being posted almost 20 years ago.

Most sellers who do this use different batches to clean out inventory. For example,
when a batch hits a month old, they will lower the price 15%, which helps prevent
inventory from getting stale. Brickina would be one example. https://store.bricklink.com/brickina

Other sellers do it because in the short run, it is faster to part out everything
into new lots instead of consolidating into your existing storage tubs. Long
term though, this creates more work when orders are actually picked.

And some sellers never actually figured out that you can consolidate lots.

Alex

Author:

wahiggin

Posted:

Nov 11, 2022 00:19

Subject:

Re: "In Sets" Color links

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In Suggestions, Shiny_Stuff writes:

In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:

In Suggestions, wahiggin writes:

Can this functionality be added for all "In Set" links? It is so much easier
to click on the color and go straight to the sets for that color, then it is
when there are fewer colors and we have to scroll and scroll. Thanks so much!

Wesley

There's a setting to show the Summary automatically when there are more than
250 results. There isn't one to always show the Summary. However, all you
have to do is click the Summary button instead of scrolling. Is that what you
are looking for? I apologize if I am misunderstanding your question.

Jen

Correct.

The Summary page is available for all parts, even those with only a few results

Wonderful! Thanks so much.

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Nov 10, 2022 16:44

Subject:

Re: Announcement "timeouts"

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I don't see my store and "display" pages very often

Frankly, as a seller, you should.

You never know what can appear there, BrickLink's or your fault, or a hacker,
or whatever: it's your Shop, check it from time to time

Personnaly I do it 250 times per day, it makes me higher visit stats

Author:

normann1974

Posted:

Nov 10, 2022 15:32

Subject:

Announcement "timeouts"

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

I just noticed by accident that I had an old announcement from last month still
active on my store that stated that orders wouldn't ship for another two
weeks. I was wondering why business was so slow. I don't see my store and
"display" pages very often, so I suggest that announcements on the display page
come with an extra field where you can select a date after which the announcement
should automatically be removed.

/Jan

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Nov 10, 2022 11:27

Subject:

Re: (Cancelled)

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In Suggestions, enig writes:

In Suggestions, 1001bricks writes:

(Cancelled)

Be careful what you think/write/say nowadays!

I have been censored by Sylvain!
And I said this again in another message, and it was cancelled again!

It's difficult to post when you censor yourself

Sylvain

Author:

Shiny_Stuff

Posted:

Nov 10, 2022 10:26

Subject:

Re: "In Sets" Color links

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In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:

In Suggestions, wahiggin writes:

Correct.

The Summary page is available for all parts, even those with only a few results

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Nov 10, 2022 10:19

Subject:

Re: "In Sets" Color links

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In Suggestions, wahiggin writes:

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Nov 10, 2022 10:14

Subject:

Re: "In Sets" Color links

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In Suggestions, wahiggin writes:

You have that list in the ‘Color info’ tab: ‘Known Colors’ = Colours found in
sets.

Author:

wahiggin

Posted:

Nov 10, 2022 10:00

Subject:

"In Sets" Color links

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

enig

Posted:

Nov 10, 2022 07:56

Subject:

Re: (Cancelled)

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Topic:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, enig writes:

[…]

People do that rather often, mainly because you can’t edit messages.
One big clue is when they post another message right away

Yeah.. that was rather obvious.

I was taking a jab at the cancel culture.. I guess I did not make that
obvious enough

I indeed wasn’t sure so I preferred to take it literally because there’s evidence
some people take such things (very) literally.
It kills the fun but fights misunderstandings… I hope.

Well at least this made us both look stupid so I guess we can take it
as a win/win!

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Nov 10, 2022 07:26

Subject:

Re: (Cancelled)

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In Suggestions, enig writes:

[…]

People do that rather often, mainly because you can’t edit messages.
One big clue is when they post another message right away

Yeah.. that was rather obvious.

I was taking a jab at the cancel culture.. I guess I did not make that
obvious enough

I indeed wasn’t sure so I preferred to take it literally because there’s evidence
some people take such things (very) literally.
It kills the fun but fights misunderstandings… I hope.

Author:

enig

Posted:

Nov 10, 2022 06:59

Subject:

Re: (Cancelled)

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In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, enig writes:

In Suggestions, 1001bricks writes:

(Cancelled)

Be careful what you think/write/say nowadays!

Sylvain cancelled his message himself.

People do that rather often, mainly because you can’t edit messages.
One big clue is when they post another message right away

Yeah.. that was rather obvious.

I was taking a jab at the cancel culture.. I guess I did not make that
obvious enough

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Nov 10, 2022 05:34

Subject:

Re: (Cancelled)

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In Suggestions, enig writes:

In Suggestions, 1001bricks writes:

(Cancelled)

Be careful what you think/write/say nowadays!

Sylvain cancelled his message himself.

People do that rather often, mainly because you can’t edit messages.
One big clue is when they post another message right away

Author:

enig

Posted:

Nov 10, 2022 05:23

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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In Suggestions, enig writes:

In Suggestions, calebfishn writes:

The rules are clear, and not contradictory.

Are you serious?

I mean... I have read all of the replies. I don't think I saw a single person
addressing the point that the rules are, in fact, contradictory. It's as
basic of a logic inference as it gets.

@calebfishn Do you you really need help in having the contradiction explained
to you in some other way than in the OP?

Author:

enig

Posted:

Nov 10, 2022 05:07

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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Topic:

In Suggestions, calebfishn writes:

The rules are clear, and not contradictory.

Are you serious?

Author:

enig

Posted:

Nov 10, 2022 05:00

Subject:

(Cancelled)

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Topic:

In Suggestions, 1001bricks writes:

(Cancelled)

Be careful what you think/write/say nowadays!

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Nov 10, 2022 03:16

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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In Suggestions, jgrossman1025 writes:

In Suggestions, rab1234 writes:

One of the bigger problems in my mind is how crooked sellers use this rule to
sell used figures as if they're new and jack up the prices. This really
hurts Bricklink's platform as a whole with just a couple of untrustworthy
sellers ruining the reputation.

I agree with this point it is important to keep people from saying used are new.
But i personally don't feel like assembling them makes them used. Crooked
sellers selling used as new are a problem i definitely agree. I just don't
think an assembled minifigure is the same thing. My opinion could be wrong though.

There is also the issue of what is done with them between assembling them and
selling them. If a seller has them on a hanging rail in a store, are they used?
If a seller has them in a drawer in bags, are they used? If a seller has them
in a drawer unbagged, are they used? If a seller has them unbagged and aligned
on a shelf for easy picking, are they used? If a seller has one of each of them
on a display stand, are they used? And if that one was there for a decade, does
that make it used?

You could say it is down to the sellers intention. If they assemble with the
intention of selling it, does that make it OK? Is a figure assembled and left
on a shelf for a year any different to a figure that a collector assembled then
decided after a day to sell?

Different people will have a different threshold for what is used especially
concerning ones that are from a personal collection and displayed only. If they
are assembled and not actually played with but looked at on a shelf, are they
any different to ones assembled and stored on a shelf or rack for sale. And bricklink
has the same difficulty, with admins referring to collections of minifigs that
have been assembled and displayed (and even say that in the comments) as "problematic"
but still allow them to be sold as new.

My personal threshold is that if I assemble something that comes in parts and
the reason it comes in parts is to assemble it, then I have used it. There is
then no ambiguity. Of course there is still the issue of honesty - if a collector
assembles a figure, displays it for some time then takes it apart and it looks
as good as new so sells it as new - but that is a different issue.

Author:

rab1234

Posted:

Nov 9, 2022 22:23

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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Right... but allowing new to be sold in assembled form does allow a crooked seller
to say that a generally good condition used figure is actually new and that the
neck markings or arm/leg wear are from assembling the new parts.

In Suggestions, jgrossman1025 writes:

In Suggestions, rab1234 writes:

Author:

calebfishn

Posted:

Nov 9, 2022 18:28

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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The rules are clear, and not contradictory.

However, a quick look through minifigure listings shows that many sellers include
comments describing whether the new minifigure has been assembled or not. It
is easy to do a search for listings that have comments describing if the minifigures
have been assembled. That will hopefully save you some time.

Author:

randyipp

Posted:

Nov 9, 2022 16:24

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, cosmicray writes:

An oblique reply to your scenario, and a reason why pre-assembly may be in the
best interest of all parties ….

About a year back, I parted out a 70111-1. In it is the Furty minifig. When I
attempted to assemble the Furty, the torso snapped and cracked. That was during
the period in which some colors have been described as brittle. While
that was unusual, it did prevent a problem from being sold, and then having to
be remedied. All the subsidiary bits were then listed and sold on their own.
The torso was round filed.

Nita Rae

So, assembling dozens? hundreds? thousands? of minifigures in 22 years helped
you not sell ONE bad torso?

And the exact same reason could serve for other parts: I assembled all your (Blue,
Reddish Brown…) bricks because I wanted to see if they would break.
But you don’t assemble other parts than minifig parts, do you?

I am still yet to hear a good reason to assemble new figures. I think my favorite
is to stop the parts from rubbing together, even though they were removed from
a plastic bag filled with other parts.

I have always had the mindset that no one ever cares if they get an unassembled
figure, but if 1 in 1000 cares it's assembled why even take that chance?
Also it doesn't bother me if the seller actually notes that the figure is
assembled because at least then it is impossible to miss.

Author:

ImperialFleet

Posted:

Nov 9, 2022 16:03

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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Maybe they would still be same price, but only to satisfy those who care? Idk
just throwing out all my thoughts!

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Nov 9, 2022 15:54

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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In Suggestions, ImperialFleet writes:

That is true!!

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Nov 9, 2022 15:53

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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Topic:

In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:

In Suggestions, ImperialFleet writes:

Yeah. I think it should be like complete/incomplete but instead assembled/unassembled

The problem with having assembled vs unassembled is that you then get two different
prices for the same new minifig.

+1 But maybe the "assembled/unassembled" could be an option I was thinking of
it earlier as well of maybe when listing a figure you can tick a box that shows
whether its assembled or disassembled so everyone happy

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Nov 9, 2022 15:49

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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In Suggestions, ImperialFleet writes:

Yeah. I think it should be like complete/incomplete but instead assembled/unassembled

The problem with having assembled vs unassembled is that you then get two different
prices for the same new minifig.

Author:

ImperialFleet

Posted:

Nov 9, 2022 15:46

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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That is true!!

Author:

ImperialFleet

Posted:

Nov 9, 2022 15:45

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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Yeah. I think it should be like complete/incomplete but instead assembled/unassembled

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Nov 9, 2022 15:43

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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In my experience, if it's a desirable part, buyers will pay even more than
the new 6ma or used figure parts in good/excellent condition if you have enough
other variety in your store.

Even undesirable damaged parts still sell well and oftentimes over the 6-month
average

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Nov 9, 2022 15:43

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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In Suggestions, ImperialFleet writes:

If the seller has already assembled it, just ask them to disassemble it!

Gently Used twice only.

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Nov 9, 2022 15:41

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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I agree it should be optional. In the past, I assembled figures but have started
to switch away from it but still cant blame any sellers for assembling them.

Author:

runner.caller

Posted:

Nov 9, 2022 15:37

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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In Suggestions, Bricklord writes:

1-800-waah.

I have been selling 20+ years on here and on Ebay before that. I have always
assembled miinfigs taken from sets, less cloth parts, and sealed them individually
in baggies. This is done to both ensure completeness of the minifigs and that
the parts don't scratch and damage one another. What you are complaining
about and your suggested course of action for it will cause far more issues for
those reasons than is worth the sating of your splitting of hairs 'complaint'.

In Suggestions, enig writes:

Currently rules are as follows:
New Parts - Parts are brand new, taken directly from new sets or were purchased
"as new" in another form such as accessory packs or Pick A Brick and have been
handled only for sorting. These parts have never been used in any manner. If
a minifigure or part assembly was originally sold assembled by LEGO, its component
parts after disassembly can also be listed as new.

Plus:
New Minifigures - Minifigures are brand new, taken directly from new sets
or were purchased "as new" in another form such as accessory packs or Pick A
Brick and have been handled only for sorting. Minifigures may be listed as new
either assembled or unassembled.

Scenario - I buy a NEW minifig from a seller with an intention to part it out
and sell as parts. But the seller is inconsiderate enough to assemble the new
minifigs for sale.

Rules only allow the sale of the previously assembled minifig's parts as
'new' only if the said assembled minifig was originally sold assembled
by LEGO.

@BL Team - please explain how this is not contradictory and/or fix this
once and for all. Disallowing the assembly of NEW minifigs for sale would be
the sensible thing to do?

OR! And this would be the worst way to solve this and thus I assume the most
likely one - add an additional setting for 'assembled' or 'unassembled'
for minifig listings and specifically disallow the sale of minifig parts as new
if they were previously assembled by someone else other than LEGO.

This must have been raised a million times before. Why is there such a strong
unwillingness to address this?

---------------------------------------

If the rule change is made, there should also be an exemption for listings with
IDs that precede the date of the rule change. Plus perhaps a greyed-out small
text added to ALL 'mew' minifig listings telling the buyer to familiarize
themselves with the rules.

Being a bit acid on this topic is, I am afraid, becoming mandatory. You know
why.

+1, the scratching is the biggest sticking point for me. If I were to buy a new
figure for collecting, I'd probs want it assembled so that they don't
scratch, but I really wouldn't care.

If I was buying a new figure to part out, I'd just list the parted out pieces
as used with description saying "pulled from brand new assembled figure"

In my experience, if it's a desirable part, buyers will pay even more than
the new 6ma or used figure parts in good/excellent condition if you have enough
other variety in your store.

Imagine unassembled LOTR uruk-hai figs from 2013 being sold as new now.

The aged brittleness of that era parts would probably cause brand new torso to
crack if installed on a pair of legs now. Much better off assembled new in 2013
and sealed.

Author:

ImperialFleet

Posted:

Nov 9, 2022 15:32

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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Ok, i was not aware of that.

Still i think it should be up to the seller because I assemble mine to make sure
they are complete at quick glance. Otherwise buyer might end up with missing
parts.

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Nov 9, 2022 15:31

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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Author:

ImperialFleet

Posted:

Nov 9, 2022 15:30

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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I know, I was being funny lol

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Nov 9, 2022 15:30

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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there is a specific rule for that in which case you can take it apart and still
sell it as new. Or you can create a superlot

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Nov 9, 2022 15:29

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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unfortunatly that would lead to it being in used condition

Author:

ImperialFleet

Posted:

Nov 9, 2022 15:29

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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But there is a slight problem. Older sets would come with head and torso attached
and cannot be removed and listed as a new minifigure that is partially assembled.
Then we run in to another problem: say you do part out, how can you list the
head and torso as new if they were together???

Author:

ImperialFleet

Posted:

Nov 9, 2022 15:24

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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If the seller has already assembled it, just ask them to disassemble it!

Problem solved!!

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Nov 9, 2022 15:22

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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In Suggestions, cosmicray writes:

The opposite is also true in some cases. If you assemble one like this

Minifig No: sh066 Name: War Machine - Dark Bluish Gray and Silver Armor with Backpack

sh066 (Inv) War Machine - Dark Bluish Gray and Silver Armor with Backpack
Minifigures: Super Heroes: Iron Man 3

then the parts might be perfect at the time of assembly but those cylinders can
lead to cracking in the backs of the legs if displayed/stored like that.

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Nov 9, 2022 14:55

Subject:

Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs

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