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In General, yorbrick writes:

In General, Swatson217 writes:

I listed sand blue 2x2 macaroni tile and it was deleted. It is from one of the
newer space sets.

If it is from a new released set that just hasn't been inventoried yet, then
that is really silly. You'd think they would have more things to do than
delete parts like that from sale.

Author:

popsicle

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Apr 26, 2024 15:42

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Re: What are the guidelines, really?

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In General, yorbrick writes:

So getting back to the subject of the post, if you don't mind that is

What should be the guidelines or parameters for what is "official"
LEGO here on BL?

The simplest rule would be items from official sets. Then other items as custom
items on a case by case basis as BL sees fit, which is pretty much what it is
now.

Not that that would necessarily stop stolen, nightshift or similar items. If
illegitimate copies of (expensive) production parts are made, who is to know
of the origin? The only reason some parts stand out is that they are not known
in sets. Only allowing items that have appeared in sets could just shift what
is made by bootleggers. Although a lot of that bootleg jellybean type minifigure
trade still exists on ebay and facebok for the "rare", "prototype"
parts or whatever other description they want to use.

Good points.

I offer my somewhat personal anecdotal input, in part to balance the incessant
"stolen, nightshift" as you put it, scenarios all too readily expressed
by mostly the under-informed here. To those reading, understand or don't.

Author:

WoutR

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Apr 26, 2024 15:29

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In General, adpb writes:

In General, jennnifer writes:

In General, adpb writes:

The part I listed was" Minifigure, Shield Circular Ridged Face with Stud"
Item No: 3876 in Trans neon green.
It is not from PAB. That was just an example to show that there are also legit
ways to get unreleased lego parts.
I bought the part from bricklink my self in 2014.

I think the point is that even if you bought the part here a decade ago, who
is to say that that seller's source was legitimate?

~Jen

The part has been retired for 30 years. This is 99.9% sure just a test part that
escaped the factory.

Especially in the 1990s, there were many legal ways such parts found their way
out of the factory. Leftover parts were, for example, sold in model shops and
employee shops. Employee children got to play with prototype sets to evaluate
them, and were allowed to keep them. Those were different times.

Author:

yorbrick

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Apr 26, 2024 15:21

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Re: What are the guidelines, really?

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So getting back to the subject of the post, if you don't mind that is

What should be the guidelines or parameters for what is "official"
LEGO here on BL?

Author:

1001bricks

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Apr 26, 2024 15:11

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Re: What are the guidelines, really?

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Forgotten:

* OR (especially for older sets) appearing in an official LEGO Catalog for sale
either for distance sale or through their or authorized shops

AND in all case which hasn't been officially retired for safety or image
(see this famous plane...)

I'm sure someone can get a possible better or more optimized / better translated
definition.

Author:

popsicle

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Apr 26, 2024 14:59

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Re: What are the guidelines, really?

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In General, yorbrick writes:

Cutting back towards the point: These items were produced on an official LEGO
injection molding machine by a LEGO affiliated employee. Would these unique items
hypothetically then be allowed into the BL catalog? I say hypothetically, as
we no longer have the parts. Tossed them long ago, actually

Into the catalogue? Definitely not. There are many parts made by machines owned
by LEGO and sold by LEGO that should not be in the catalogue. For example, LEGO
Discovery Centres used to have engraving machines where they would engrave your
name or a word on a brick. They might still do it, it's been a long time
since I went. They own the machine, they sell the part. There would be unlimited
catalogue entries if they were allowed. Same with the new torso printing machines.

As to whether they should be allowed to be sold as customs, that is another issue.
However, if something was made on a LEGO owned machine, how can you tell? If
those are allowed as customs, they'd have to allow parts engraved or printed
on other machines, as they wouldn't be able to tell them apart. And then
they could end up allowing the sale of IPs they don't have the license for.
As for undecorated but custom parts, is there really a difference? If they are
custom ordered, made on demand, then there is little difference.

Now to the point: What does actually qualify as "officially" LEGO
and therefore allowed to be sold here? Maybe more definitive guidelines would
be useful to all of within the secondary marketplace?

Profound as usual

So getting back to the subject of the post, if you don't mind that is

What should be the guidelines or parameters for what is "official"
LEGO here on BL?

Author:

yorbrick

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Apr 26, 2024 14:50

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Re: What are the guidelines, really?

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Now to the point: What does actually qualify as "officially" LEGO
and therefore allowed to be sold here? Maybe more definitive guidelines would
be useful to all of within the secondary marketplace?

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Apr 26, 2024 14:43

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Re: How often do you get messages?

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In Selling, sasquatch_eater writes:

Just out of curiosity, how frequently do you, as owners of large stores (I'm
thinking 1,000+ orders) get messages from buyers informing you about missing
pieces or broken pieces in their order. I have had to send multiple of these
messages during my time on BL (I really hate doing it) and I wanted to know how
irritating it is on the receiving end.

--Claude

for me its about 0.5%-2.0% of orders I get messages regarding missing items (and
once for a helmet that broke in shipping). I wouldn't say I'm "irritated"
by them I usually just think back and wonder "how did i miss that?"

Author:

sasquatch_eater

Posted:

Apr 26, 2024 14:37

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How often do you get messages?

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Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

Apr 26, 2024 14:36

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Re: parts in non existent colors deleted

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In General, adpb writes:

In General, yorbrick writes:

It is not from PAB. That was just an example to show that there are also legit
ways to get unreleased lego parts.

The part has been retired for 30 years. This is 99.9% sure just a test part that
escaped the factory.

"Escaping the factory" is not the same as legitimate routes such as from
a PAB wall.

It is old. It might have happened a long time ago. But if LEGO wants to stop
illegitimate pieces from being produced and stolen now, they have to put a stop
to all pieces like that. Otherwise, in 30 years time, those new illegitimate
Vader helmets all become fair game to list as they are old and it happened a
long time ago.

Than what about these known stores that list old "Q-parts" from the 90s
in vast amounts. These parts probably originate from model shops. How do we know
these were obtained in a legal way? Should that be allowed.

https://store.bricklink.com/MT_Bricks?itemID=114736387#/shop?o={%22invID%22:%22114736387%22}

It’s interesting that the parts are all new after 20ish years

2881 Hinge Train Pantograph Shoe with 3 Fingers
Parts: Hinge {Red}

Not even 1 person is selling them used?

Author:

adpb

Posted:

Apr 26, 2024 14:29

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Re: parts in non existent colors deleted

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In General, yorbrick writes:

It is not from PAB. That was just an example to show that there are also legit
ways to get unreleased lego parts.

The part has been retired for 30 years. This is 99.9% sure just a test part that
escaped the factory.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 26, 2024 14:20

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Re: What are the guidelines, really?

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In General, Stuart9 writes:

Any images of said items, just curious as to what they produced.

It was a lot of stuff, Stuart. Litereally like sweeping the floors of the backroom
of the park display area where we were not suppose to have been, she told us
while inviting us to be

Colors for parts not otherwise found, mold variances, even injection mishaps
as plastic blobs, which she liked as they had peculiar and fun shapes and forms.
Many other unique things too, as I recall. Just bad timing though, and had I
known

As to pics: like I said, it was before our involvement with LEGO. Even so, it's
not been until recently that I became aware of the value of such, so...

In General, popsicle writes:

We had season passes the first two years of LegoLand, CA's opening, my son,
daughter and I. Mostly as a place to hang out when bored, sometimes just somewhere
to eat our lunch outdoors. It was a very nice environment for the kids and I
in the earlier years of its opening. Very relaxed wonderful space for them especially.
Good memories

So almost inevitably, we became friends with some that worked there. In particular
was a woman that ran the injection molding display at the park, my kids speaking
Swedish and her being from and missing her family in Sweden, it just happened.
Anyway, we ended up with a lot of souvenirs she liked to give them, samples from
what the displayed LEGO injection molding machine processed throughout the day.
This was before our involvement with BL and the selling of LEGO, or really even
as enthusiastic fans of LEGO, and so they were just fun items for my son and
daughter to take home.

Cutting back towards the point: These items were produced on an official LEGO
injection molding machine by a LEGO affiliated employee. Would these unique items
hypothetically then be allowed into the BL catalog? I say hypothetically, as
we no longer have the parts. Tossed them long ago, actually

Now to the point: What does actually qualify as "officially" LEGO
and therefore allowed to be sold here? Maybe more definitive guidelines would
be useful to all of within the secondary marketplace?

Just some (anecdotal backed) pondering

-popsicle

Author:

1001bricks

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Apr 26, 2024 14:12

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In General, popsicle writes:

Nice story!

I'd say no.

Now to the point: What does actually qualify as "officially" LEGO
and therefore allowed to be sold here? Maybe more definitive guidelines would
be useful to all of within the secondary marketplace?

I'd say:

* anything sold at LEGO on line, past or present,

* OR sold in LEGO PAB or such LEGO shops (and which aren't a local production,
apart if it's LEGO advertised)*,

* OR sold by authorized LEGO distributors or resellers (toys shop, supermarkets...)

AND in all case which hasn't been officially retired for safety or image
(see this famous plane...)

*Example, this one described here, I'm not sure it can be sold here.
But it shows the LEGO brand, has been produced by a LEGO PAB showing its name,
so I'd say yes?
https://www.stonewars.de/news/armstrongs-fussabdruck/

Author:

Familybuild

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Apr 26, 2024 14:05

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Re: What are the guidelines, really?

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When Guidelines are in the picture i cannot help myself:

The term written as "parlay" on the Pirata Codex was known as a right
in the Code of the Pirate Brethren, set down by Morgan and Bartholomew, that
allowed any person to invoke temporary protection and brought before the captain
to "negotiate" without being attacked until the parley is complete.

Following that , i argue it should be allowed atleast untill it is clear that
it either is or isnt allowed.

A quantum mechanical approach, approved by pirates.

I say pizza time🍕🍕

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Stuart9

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Apr 26, 2024 14:05

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Re: What are the guidelines, really?

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Any images of said items, just curious as to what they produced.

In General, popsicle writes:

-popsicle

Author:

popsicle

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Apr 26, 2024 13:48

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What are the guidelines, really?

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-popsicle

Author:

Erikschoneveld

Posted:

Apr 26, 2024 12:42

Subject:

Now 50% discount on al everything in my shop.

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This weekend 50% discount off all my Lego. ( Not the sets, there is no discount
on it) More then 450000 Items
in stock.

Author:

yorbrick

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Apr 26, 2024 12:29

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Re: parts in non existent colors deleted

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In General, yorbrick writes:

In General, Swatson217 writes:

I listed sand blue 2x2 macaroni tile and it was deleted. It is from one of the
newer space sets.

If it is from a new released set that just hasn't been inventoried yet, then
that is really silly. You'd think they would have more things to do than
delete parts like that from sale.

I just checked ... no inventory yet.

60439-1 Space Science Lab
2024
Sets: Town: City: Space Exploration

Author:

yorbrick

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Apr 26, 2024 12:26

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In General, Swatson217 writes:

I listed sand blue 2x2 macaroni tile and it was deleted. It is from one of the
newer space sets.

If it is from a new released set that just hasn't been inventoried yet, then
that is really silly. You'd think they would have more things to do than
delete parts like that from sale.

Author:

Swatson217

Posted:

Apr 26, 2024 11:53

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Re: parts in non existent colors deleted

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I listed sand blue 2x2 macaroni tile and it was deleted. It is from one of the
newer space sets.

In General, yorbrick writes:

It is not from PAB. That was just an example to show that there are also legit
ways to get unreleased lego parts.

The part has been retired for 30 years. This is 99.9% sure just a test part that
escaped the factory.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 26, 2024 10:30

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Re: parts in non existent colors deleted

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It is not from PAB. That was just an example to show that there are also legit
ways to get unreleased lego parts.

The part has been retired for 30 years. This is 99.9% sure just a test part that
escaped the factory.

Author:

zorbanj

Posted:

Apr 26, 2024 08:50

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Re: parts in non existent colors deleted

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I wouldn't relist that part without permission, and I doubt you'll get
permission to sell a part like that on a site owned by TLG.

You should easily be able to sell it elsewhere though.

In General, adpb writes:

In General, jennnifer writes:

In General, adpb writes:

I think the point is that even if you bought the part here a decade ago, who
is to say that that seller's source was legitimate?

~Jen

The part has been retired for 30 years. This is 99.9% sure just a test part that
escaped the factory.

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Apr 26, 2024 05:36

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Re: Order cancellation #24831248

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In Problem Order, Klocek_Studio writes:

Hi. Me and buyer decides to order cancelation.
Bricks was sended to me back. I full refunded them for buyer.
Problem is the status of order is "completed".
I think there is my miss. Buyer post me a negative feedback and argue with me
about brick condition. There was a few chipper bricks with "Bite marks"
and "yellowish" remarks. Customer ask me, she don't know about this
and posted me negative feedback.
Please help.

Cancelling the order wouldn't prevent the buyer from leaving negative feedback.

Author:

rankster

Posted:

Apr 26, 2024 03:58

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Re: Order cancellation #24831248

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Ask the buyer to set the status back to Shipped then you should be able to cancel
after refunding.

Author:

Klocek_Studio

Posted:

Apr 26, 2024 03:37

Subject:

Order cancellation #24831248

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Author:

yorbrick

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Apr 26, 2024 03:09

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Re: parts in non existent colors deleted

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In General, randyf writes:

In General, yorbrick writes:

It is not from PAB. That was just an example to show that there are also legit
ways to get unreleased lego parts.
I bought the part from bricklink my self in 2014.

Which parts have been on a PAB wall that have not been released? The BAM minifig
parts get catalogued and I cannot remember any examples of parts from PAB walls
that have never been released. Even if there were other legitimate routes for
other unreleased parts, it doesn’t mean all unreleased parts should be allowed
here.

I believe a lot of Warm Yellowish Orange parts were recently released at the
Florida LEGOLAND PAB? They definitely were never released in anything else, and
they were most likely old product from the model shop that had been sitting around
for almost 20 years. There have been lots of legitimate ways over the course
of LEGO history to obtain many rare and unique items.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/126975831@N07/14999163358

Yes from individual LEGOLAND centres (I also mentioned them earlier) but not
from regular PAB walls.

Author:

yorbrick

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Apr 26, 2024 03:07

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In General, M_R writes:

In General, yorbrick writes:

It is not from PAB. That was just an example to show that there are also legit
ways to get unreleased lego parts.
I bought the part from bricklink my self in 2014.

18836pb03 Minifigure, Shield Triangular Long with Gold Lions and Crossed Keys on Blue and Red Quarters Background Pattern (BAM)
Parts: Minifigure, Shield

Parts like that are officially released, same with all the BAM exclusive parts.
They are not in retail sets, but they are widely available and catalogued here
as existing. Hence there is no issue with them being listed compared to the illegitimate
parts.

Author:

M_R

Posted:

Apr 26, 2024 00:44

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In General, yorbrick writes:

It is not from PAB. That was just an example to show that there are also legit
ways to get unreleased lego parts.
I bought the part from bricklink my self in 2014.

18836pb03 Minifigure, Shield Triangular Long with Gold Lions and Crossed Keys on Blue and Red Quarters Background Pattern (BAM)
Parts: Minifigure, Shield

Author:

Black_Armor

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 23:20

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New parts for sale from Super Heroes theme!

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Hi

New parts added in my store. Do check it out.

https://store.bricklink.com/Black_Armor#/splash

Thank you and have a nice day.

Author:

Pajken

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 22:56

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40% discount on the Electric Energy Display

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40% discount on LEGO Education Electric Energy Display, bb0491, this weekend!
Have a look in Totte & Co shop for more great discounts.

Author:

sasquatch_eater

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 22:42

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Re: If anyone has both of these I'd be happy.

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In Buying, Dhobeck writes:

In Buying, sasquatch_eater writes:

In Buying, Brickman4you writes:

In Buying, sasquatch_eater writes:

Does anyone who lives in the US have

973pb4962c04 (Inv) Torso Soccer Uniform, Bright Green Collar, White and Dark Blue Side Stripes, Soccer Ball on Brick Logo Pattern / Blue Arms / Medium Tan Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor. {Blue}

973pb4961c02 (Inv) Torso Soccer Uniform, Yellow Collar, White Shoulder Panel, Dark Red Dice Logo Pattern / Red Arms / Medium Brown Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor. {Red}

973pb4963c01 (Inv) Torso Soccer Uniform, Dark Red Neck, Dice Logo, White and Dotted Yellow Diagonal Stripes Pattern / Orange Arms / Dark Red Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor. {Orange}

973pb4964c01 (Inv) Torso Soccer Uniform, Bright Green Collar, White Ball on Dark Blue Brick Logo, Dark Blue Side Stripes Pattern / Medium Lavender Arms / Dark Blue Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor. {Lavender}

preferably at least four of the blue and four of the red (the color of the hands
doesn't matter to me) as well as

x386 Net, String Soccer Goal Enclosed with Cutout
Parts: String & Net {White}

(two of these)
and

x45pb03 Ball, Sports Soccer with Black Pentagons Pattern
Parts: Ball {White}

After writing it down it sounds like a lot but I need them for an M.O.C. and
I wanted to purchase them all from one place if possible.

Thanks anyway!

--Claude

This would be easy with two orders:

31 US stores have all four torsos
8 US stores have both the soccer ball and net

I know, but I would prefer to buy them all from one place if possible.

It seems like it’s not possible

I guess not. Thanks anyway!

--Claude

Author:

brick_a_bull

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 22:17

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20%-25% Off All Minifigures Sale!

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All Minifigures are on sale for 20%-25% off! 25% off Harry Potter and Ninjago!

Free Domestic Shipping for all orders over $35!

New figures recently added!

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 18:59

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Re: What are are the Color ID links even showing?

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In General, WOLKsite writes:

When you click on the colored cells in the color guide (https://www.bricklink.com/catalogColors.asp)
you get a link to for instance (for Pearl Very Light Gray): https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?colorID=119

But what is this even meant to show? If it was linking to say, https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?catType=P&colorPart=119
- that would make sense (but also be redundant, because the Parts column already
links there).

As far as I can tell, it seems to match "On Wanted List", which is entirely
non-sensical? (For instance, Pearl White links to https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?G=853508#T=C&C=0
which makes no sense beside that it is for some reason on Wanted Lists).

Should these even have a link at all?

It is just a list of all items in the catalog that have their default image set
to that corresponding color. The default image is the one that is displayed when
you first get to an item's catalog page. That's all.

BTW, thanks for catching that Pearl White error. It should have been "N/A".

Author:

randyf

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Apr 25, 2024 18:49

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In General, yorbrick writes:

It is not from PAB. That was just an example to show that there are also legit
ways to get unreleased lego parts.
I bought the part from bricklink my self in 2014.

Author:

WOLKsite

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 18:32

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What are are the Color ID links even showing?

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bahpstore

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 18:20

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Re: Feedback

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Don't worry about it too much. We got several of them and don't bother
contacting the buyer. As you already know, it won't affect sales.

Author:

Stuart9

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 18:19

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Re: Feedback

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Sadly no response so far.

In General, Nubs_Select writes:

hopefully!

Author:

Tlbricks

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 18:19

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30% OFF OVER 200,000 PARTS USA SELLER

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Quick shipping over 200,000 parts 30% off usa seller

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 18:16

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Re: parts in non existent colors deleted

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In General, yorbrick writes:

It is not from PAB. That was just an example to show that there are also legit
ways to get unreleased lego parts.
I bought the part from bricklink my self in 2014.

either one or both of these

3034 Plate 2 x 8
Parts: Plate {Trans-Red}

3795 Plate 2 x 6
Parts: Plate {Trans-Red}

were exclusively on pab walls if i remember correctly

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 18:14

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Re: Feedback

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hopefully!

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 17:47

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Re: Feedback

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In General, Stuart9 writes:

Sadly it has now happened to me too.

A happy customer has posted neutral feedback.

Couldn’t expect to keep 100% forever but hate to lose it this way.

Messaged them asking why a neutral, explaining result of a neutral on my score,
awaiting a reply.

Oh well, it won’t affect sales as buyers can see the customer was happy with
items.

This was bought up in earlier post this week...

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1466267

I guess all we can do as sellers are blocking them until they learn how the site
works.

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

Author:

Praxguy

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 17:28

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20% off Pre-Postage Sale

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Having a Pre-Postage sale, 20% off everything. Lettermail postage stamps are
increasing in May

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 17:25

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Re: If anyone has both of these I'd be happy.

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In Buying, sasquatch_eater writes:

In Buying, Brickman4you writes:

In Buying, sasquatch_eater writes:

Does anyone who lives in the US have

973pb4961c02 (Inv) Torso Soccer Uniform, Yellow Collar, White Shoulder Panel, Dark Red Dice Logo Pattern / Red Arms / Medium Brown Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor. {Red}

preferably at least four of the blue and four of the red (the color of the hands
doesn't matter to me) as well as

x386 Net, String Soccer Goal Enclosed with Cutout
Parts: String & Net {White}

(two of these)
and

x45pb03 Ball, Sports Soccer with Black Pentagons Pattern
Parts: Ball {White}

After writing it down it sounds like a lot but I need them for an M.O.C. and
I wanted to purchase them all from one place if possible.

Thanks anyway!

--Claude

This would be easy with two orders:

31 US stores have all four torsos
8 US stores have both the soccer ball and net

I know, but I would prefer to buy them all from one place if possible.

It seems like it’s not possible

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 17:25

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Re: Feedback

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In General, yorbrick writes:

In General, popsicle writes:

In General, Stuart9 writes:

Seems, as I've argued over the years, a misunderstanding of the BL "neutral"

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=868453

It looks more like a mistake when leaving feedback than a misunderstanding to
me. If they misunderstood what they were doing then why leave lots of positives
with similar comments previously?

Possibly. There are a few fallibilities commonly seen with the use of the neutral
feedback here, all argue for it's "neutral

" impact as I see it.

Author:

sasquatch_eater

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 17:13

Subject:

Re: If anyone has both of these I'd be happy.

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Topic:

In Buying, Brickman4you writes:

In Buying, sasquatch_eater writes:

Does anyone who lives in the US have

973pb4961c02 (Inv) Torso Soccer Uniform, Yellow Collar, White Shoulder Panel, Dark Red Dice Logo Pattern / Red Arms / Medium Brown Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor. {Red}

preferably at least four of the blue and four of the red (the color of the hands
doesn't matter to me) as well as

x386 Net, String Soccer Goal Enclosed with Cutout
Parts: String & Net {White}

(two of these)
and

x45pb03 Ball, Sports Soccer with Black Pentagons Pattern
Parts: Ball {White}

After writing it down it sounds like a lot but I need them for an M.O.C. and
I wanted to purchase them all from one place if possible.

Thanks anyway!

--Claude

This would be easy with two orders:

31 US stores have all four torsos
8 US stores have both the soccer ball and net

I know, but I would prefer to buy them all from one place if possible.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 17:09

Subject:

Re: parts in non existent colors deleted

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Topic:

It is not from PAB. That was just an example to show that there are also legit
ways to get unreleased lego parts.
I bought the part from bricklink my self in 2014.

Author:

The_Boyz_Bricks

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 17:08

Subject:

Re: Feedback

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Topic:

In General, Stuart9 writes:

Bummer about that. Sorry man.

Hope for the best!

Author:

Stuart9

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 17:03

Subject:

Re: Feedback

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Topic:

I think and hope that’s all it is.

In General, yorbrick writes:

In General, popsicle writes:

In General, Stuart9 writes:

Seems, as I've argued over the years, a misunderstanding of the BL "neutral"

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=868453

It looks more like a mistake when leaving feedback than a misunderstanding to
me. If they misunderstood what they were doing then why leave lots of positives
with similar comments previously?

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 17:02

Subject:

Re: Feedback

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Topic:

In General, popsicle writes:

In General, Stuart9 writes:

Seems, as I've argued over the years, a misunderstanding of the BL "neutral"

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=868453

It looks more like a mistake when leaving feedback than a misunderstanding to
me. If they misunderstood what they were doing then why leave lots of positives
with similar comments previously?

Author:

UTLF

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 16:41

Subject:

Re: How long for missing parts?

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Topic:

You have to fulfill the wanted list yourself (aka place orders by going into
your wanted list, clicking "buy all" and having the system select stores/create
carts for you)

Then you place the orders and apply them to the wanted list once they arrive
and you've verified you bought everything; if you want to verify you've
purchased everything without actually having it in your hands, copy the wanted
list and apply the orders to it to make sure you've hit 100% of the parts
needed

Author:

adpb

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 16:37

Subject:

Re: parts in non existent colors deleted

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Topic:

In General, jennnifer writes:

In General, adpb writes:

I think the point is that even if you bought the part here a decade ago, who
is to say that that seller's source was legitimate?

~Jen

The part has been retired for 30 years. This is 99.9% sure just a test part that
escaped the factory.

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 16:18

Subject:

Re: parts in non existent colors deleted

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Topic:

In General, adpb writes:

I think the point is that even if you bought the part here a decade ago, who
is to say that that seller's source was legitimate?

~Jen

Author:

adpb

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 16:00

Subject:

Re: parts in non existent colors deleted

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Topic:

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 14:49

Subject:

Re: Feedback

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Topic:

In General, Stuart9 writes:

Seems, as I've argued over the years, a misunderstanding of the BL "neutral"

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=868453

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 14:48

Subject:

Re: Feedback

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Topic:

In General, Stuart9 writes:

They have left positive for others. Hopefully they realise they have made an
error based on the comments and change the feedback.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 14:44

Subject:

Re: How long for missing parts?

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Topic:

In Buying, builditbuildit writes:

How long on average does it take for bricklink stores to have the missing pieces
you need?
My wanted list got 60% fulfilled in one day
How long on average does someone have to wait for the whole wanted list to fulfill?
Thank you

It depends on the parts. If the parts you want are no longer in production and
hard to find now, then probably never.

Author:

Stuart9

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 14:44

Subject:

Feedback

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Topic:

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 14:02

Subject:

Re: If anyone has both of these I'd be happy.

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Topic:

In Buying, sasquatch_eater writes:

Does anyone who lives in the US have

973pb4961c02 (Inv) Torso Soccer Uniform, Yellow Collar, White Shoulder Panel, Dark Red Dice Logo Pattern / Red Arms / Medium Brown Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor. {Red}

preferably at least four of the blue and four of the red (the color of the hands
doesn't matter to me) as well as

x386 Net, String Soccer Goal Enclosed with Cutout
Parts: String & Net {White}

(two of these)
and

x45pb03 Ball, Sports Soccer with Black Pentagons Pattern
Parts: Ball {White}

After writing it down it sounds like a lot but I need them for an M.O.C. and
I wanted to purchase them all from one place if possible.

Thanks anyway!

--Claude

This would be easy with two orders:

31 US stores have all four torsos
8 US stores have both the soccer ball and net

Author:

sasquatch_eater

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 13:17

Subject:

Re: If anyone has both of these I'd be happy.

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Topic:

In Buying, 1001bricks writes:

In Buying, sasquatch_eater writes:

Does anyone who lives in the US have

973pb4961c02 (Inv) Torso Soccer Uniform, Yellow Collar, White Shoulder Panel, Dark Red Dice Logo Pattern / Red Arms / Medium Brown Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor. {Red}

preferably at least four of the blue and four of the red (the color of the hands
doesn't matter to me) as well as

x386 Net, String Soccer Goal Enclosed with Cutout
Parts: String & Net {White}

(two of these)
and

x45pb03 Ball, Sports Soccer with Black Pentagons Pattern
Parts: Ball {White}

After writing it down it sounds like a lot but I need them for an M.O.C. and
I wanted to purchase them all from one place if possible.

Thanks anyway!

--Claude

No one have them?

--Claude

Why only US, if there's not all of them in US?
Make a Wanted-List?

I suppose it would be fine if it was in a different country so long as shipping
wasn't too expensive. Also, I did make a wanted list but no one had all of
it listed so I thought I'd ask if anyone had it all and just hadn't listed
it yet.

Author:

starbeanie

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 13:02

Subject:

Re: How long for missing parts?

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Topic:

I have parts I've needed for 6+ years

In Buying, builditbuildit writes:

Author:

builditbuildit

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 12:57

Subject:

How long for missing parts?

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Topic:

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 12:43

Subject:

Re: If anyone has both of these I'd be happy.

Viewed:

44 times

Topic:

In Buying, sasquatch_eater writes:

Does anyone who lives in the US have

973pb4961c02 (Inv) Torso Soccer Uniform, Yellow Collar, White Shoulder Panel, Dark Red Dice Logo Pattern / Red Arms / Medium Brown Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor. {Red}

preferably at least four of the blue and four of the red (the color of the hands
doesn't matter to me) as well as

x386 Net, String Soccer Goal Enclosed with Cutout
Parts: String & Net {White}

(two of these)
and

x45pb03 Ball, Sports Soccer with Black Pentagons Pattern
Parts: Ball {White}

After writing it down it sounds like a lot but I need them for an M.O.C. and
I wanted to purchase them all from one place if possible.

Thanks anyway!

--Claude

No one have them?

--Claude

Why only US, if there's not all of them in US?
Make a Wanted-List?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 12:29

Subject:

Re: Buyers Spend Limit

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Topic:

In General, grammasbricks writes:

Hi there,
Just looking for information on how to increase your buyers spend limit.
Thank you,
Grammas Bricks

Whether the advise worked for you or not, a reply is the considerate thing
writ large for the wider community. It's not solely for you (and others like
you) that I personally take the time (when I'm able) to offer the needed
details to be of some help, but for the others that may be seeking similar help
within the forum, moving forward.

Please keep in mind that affirming or refuting the efficacy of publicly proffered
advise, is simply being considerate to the community in which all of us depend.
Not just about common courtesy, in other words.

How we learn best, is together. But to "put our minds together" we first
must be willing to communicate openly and unrestricted

-Thanks

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 12:28

Subject:

Re: parts in non existent colors deleted

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Topic:

In General, crazylegoman writes:

In Colors, Admin_Russell writes:

In Colors, adpb writes:

Hello,

The Bricklink administration removed one of my selling listings. The reason was
that the parts were listed in a non existent color.
The part was actually a genuine lego part, listed in the correct color. Only
was it never released in an official set, so it does not show up in the color
guide in any set. Is it no longer allowed to list such parts? As far as i know
this type of parts could be obtained in a legal way from a pick a brick wall.

Please tell us which part it was that was removed. It could have been a mistake,
but it could have also been an unwritten rule that we have had to enforce because
of the problem of fake parts. Unfortunately we do not have a log of deletions.

I have an idea. If you're going to enforce a rule, then write that rule
into the Bricklink Rules and Policies. That way people will actually know
what the rules are. Enforcing unwritten rules will just create chaos and resentment.

There is already a rule that sort of covers it...

Items Pending Official Release: Items may not be listed prior to their official
LEGO release date, either as custom lots or under related catalog entries.

These items have not been officially released, so these items are listed before
the official release date. Of course there might be no release date, especially
for night-shift parts, or there might not be a known official release date but
that doesn't mean that date would never happen so they are still listed prior
to an official release.

It would be interesting to know which part it was as the OP states they were
obtainable from a PAB wall, so this suggests it was already in an official store
and so would not be a night-shift type part.

Author:

sasquatch_eater

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 12:21

Subject:

Re: If anyone has both of these I'd be happy.

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Topic:

In Buying, sasquatch_eater writes:

Does anyone who lives in the US have

973pb4961c02 (Inv) Torso Soccer Uniform, Yellow Collar, White Shoulder Panel, Dark Red Dice Logo Pattern / Red Arms / Medium Brown Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor. {Red}

preferably at least four of the blue and four of the red (the color of the hands
doesn't matter to me) as well as

x386 Net, String Soccer Goal Enclosed with Cutout
Parts: String & Net {White}

(two of these)
and

x45pb03 Ball, Sports Soccer with Black Pentagons Pattern
Parts: Ball {White}

After writing it down it sounds like a lot but I need them for an M.O.C. and
I wanted to purchase them all from one place if possible.

Thanks anyway!

--Claude

No one have them?

--Claude

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 11:38

Subject:

Re: parts in non existent colors deleted

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Topic:

In Colors, Admin_Russell writes:

In Colors, adpb writes:

Author:

enig

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 11:00

Subject:

Re: Hemisphere parts: LEGO logo study.

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Topic:

In Selling, runner.caller writes:

A while back, I had a buyer reach out to me asserting that the

61287pb007 Cylinder Hemisphere 2 x 2 with Cutout with Blue Lines and Purple Dots Jelly Mask Pattern
Parts: Cylinder, Decorated

I sold them was fake due to no lego logo and that they've
often seen Ninjago theme as one of the most common themes where knock offs are
produced.

It's possible that it was fake, but there is usually more to it than just
a non logo. The difference in quality is usually glaring and would certainly
be noticeable on a trans-clear part that's also printed.

Since then, I've come across

61287c01pb03 (Inv) Cylinder Hemisphere 2 x 2 with Reddish Brown Globe Pattern
Parts: Cylinder, Decorated

that I know are authentic that do not have a lego logo. I've
also reached out to a few huge sellers that specialize in minifigs and they've
told me as well that some of these hemisphere parts do not have the logo.

If any sellers are able to check any of their hemisphere parts that they know
are authentic, I'd appreciate the additional data.

I got some trans-clear ones that I know 100% are genuine.

You are right, and I am surprised to learn - no LEGO logo and no part ID. There
is mould number tho.

Weird, because LEGO puts this stuff on much thinner parts, such as windows.

Author:

runner.caller

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 10:24

Subject:

Hemisphere parts: LEGO logo study.

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Topic:

A while back, I had a buyer reach out to me asserting that the

61287pb007 Cylinder Hemisphere 2 x 2 with Cutout with Blue Lines and Purple Dots Jelly Mask Pattern
Parts: Cylinder, Decorated

61287c01pb03 (Inv) Cylinder Hemisphere 2 x 2 with Reddish Brown Globe Pattern
Parts: Cylinder, Decorated

Author:

Grey444

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 09:41

Subject:

10-20 % on Kuiil, Admiral, Syndulla, Crewmemb

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Topic:

Sales on these figures.

Minifig No: sw1244 Name: Kuiil - Backpack

sw1244 (Inv) Kuiil - Backpack
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars The Mandalorian

Minifig No: sw1316 Name: Admiral Wullf Yularen

sw1316 (Inv) Admiral Wullf Yularen
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars The Clone Wars

Minifig No: sw1044 Name: Imperial Crewmember - Printed Arms

sw1044 (Inv) Imperial Crewmember - Printed Arms
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

Minifig No: sw1311 Name: Hera Syndulla - Dark Brown Arms

sw1311 (Inv) Hera Syndulla - Dark Brown Arms
Minifigures: Star Wars: Star Wars Ahsoka

Sales on these figurines.

Author:

BrickLynxBL

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 08:24

Subject:

-20% on EVERYTHING! -50% shipping 40€ orders

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Topic:

Hi!

To celebrate my current goal of reaching 40k parts in my store, I'm making
a sale in order to make room and grow my LEGO empire! Hope you can find everything
you want!

BrickLynx

Author:

Kleezs

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 08:22

Subject:

Re: How much longer

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Topic:

Feedback

In Feedback, 1001bricks writes:

In Feedback, Saitobricks.ca writes:

How many negative feedbacks are needed before someone is unregistered?

There is no known maximum.
Apart if assorted with NPBs - as we all know.

And how much "how many"? A 1000 orders buyer having had 10 negatives
during his membership or a certain period can be (and probably is) one of the
best buyers!

But a recent buyer with 15 orders and 10 negatives probably isn't

Only BrickLink can make a deep statistical analysis of buyers FB related to the
quantity of problems Administration have to fix, and then determine who 'behaves'
and who doesn't...

And if all this is worth (apart blatant bozos at -20 FB), because, see below...

Over all this guy ordered from over 20 stores and by the time his buying privileges
were revoked, he had wasted the time of 2 dozen stores.

Wasted time?

I've NEVER worked before having received full payment, since 2006.
It was our second decision after the shop name.

So remains taking 1 minute to make an invoice.
It's not really wasted time...

Otherwise what would you do else? Like to post in forum?

There certainly is an issue for sellers that have to go through the process of
making invoices and/or sorting for orders that are never coming through. On the
buyer side though, having your time wasted is an equally frustrating affair.

With some combination of restrictions, mostly the 'minimum average lot price'
it can be very hard to actually complete an order if the store does not have:
1. a reasonable amount of higher priced individual items that you need (animals,
minifigs, sets)
2. Very high quantities of items that you need.

I've had coutless times while making an order, sometimes being 30-60 minutes
in, carefully selecing sometimes over 300 individual parts and only then realizing
I can never complete the order for this store. The parts are too cheap to fulfill
the minimum average lot price and the quantities are way too low to compensate
for this.

This happened to me twice at the same store and I sent the store a very courteous
message inquiring why they had such measures in place and how they expect people
to work around this. It's been over a week and they haven't even read
the message.

As store owners in this discussion, maybe one of you can shine a light on this?

Author:

Stellar

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 04:56

Subject:

(Cancelled)

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Topic:

Wanted

In Wanted, ktenasreservaty writes:

Hi Martin,

Feel free to contact me by whatsapp, for a preliminary discussion: [redacted]

Kyriacos

Please no personal information on the public forum, you can contact by Bricklink
message.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 04:14

Subject:

Re: Come visit!

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Topic:

New Stores

If they buyer did not answer you, you could still reply to his feedback something
like: "reached out to resolve if there was any issue but the buyer didn't
reply"

The issue was "good prices". Anyone that cares enough to look into feedback
scores can see that the buyer that left the neutral feedback was an idiot.

Author:

MartinVos

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 03:34

Subject:

Help: Design/build a model (crane)

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Topic:

Wanted

Dear all,

I'm looking for somebody who can design/build crane for one of my customers.
First pure static but a working crane is preferred. More information about the
crane can be found on the website www.tetrahedron.tech

I have a budget for this so it doesn't have to be free.

Who is experienced with these builds and can help me with that?

Greetings,
Martin Vos
The Netherlands

Author:

SezaR

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 03:31

Subject:

Re: Come visit!

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Topic:

New Stores

In New Stores, Cdaut13 writes:

I'd love your feedback.

Why did you receive a neutral feedback?

You are a newbie as a seller and you need to be obsessed with maintaining a perfect
score. This is very important considering you just started selling and your record
is not yet huge, i.e. not many feedbacks.
All my first 1000 feedbacks were positive but I have initially received about
20 neutral or negative feedback. In all those cases, I contact buyers and resolved
the issue.
Did you try to contact this buyer? Do you know why he left you a neutral fb?

If they buyer did not answer you, you could still reply to his feedback something
like: "reached out to resolve if there was any issue but the buyer didn't
reply"

Thanks for stopping by!

https://store.bricklink.com/Cdaut13&utm_content=globalnav#/splash

Author:

matobrick

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 02:45

Subject:

Re: seller not responding,package packed 4 week

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Topic:

In Problem Order, 1001bricks writes:

In Problem Order, matobrick writes:

In Problem Order, peregrinator writes:

In Problem Order, matobrick writes:

I don't know what to do next. The order has been packed for a week now.
I have already paid. The seller has read my messages, but has not responded.

should i report problem with the order with the link on the order detail form?
should I reverse the charge on paypal?

File an NSS (Non-Shipping Seller) alert and start a PayPal claim.

I do still want the order, and the seller has shipped out orders recently, but
most with complaints.

Most with complaints???

I don't want to burn the bridge because I still want to order.

You mean, you're ready to lose your money?

You paid and seller didn't ship neither reply to messages or e-mails???

File IMMEDIATELY an NSS (especially due to "Most with complaints".

It's just an Alert which means the seller "Hey, could you ship this!?".

There's no bridge notion. If the seller have had a life incident and can't
ship, he'll understand your concern. If not, it's a scam, a bozo, or
such.

Later on, PayPal claim.

thanks

Author:

Cdaut13

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 02:24

Subject:

Come visit!

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Topic:

New Stores

I'd love your feedback.

Thanks for stopping by!

https://store.bricklink.com/Cdaut13&utm_content=globalnav#/splash

Author:

roxanne

Posted:

Apr 25, 2024 01:00

Subject:

Re: 40% off everything in my store

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Topic:

In Sales, The_Boyz_Bricks writes:

In Sales, roxanne writes:

Title says it all.

How long will this sale be running? Thank you!

Until I get enough funds to buy my husband a birthday gift! 😀

Author:

sasquatch_eater

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024 23:21

Subject:

If anyone has both of these I'd be happy.

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163 times

Topic:

Does anyone who lives in the US have

973pb4961c02 (Inv) Torso Soccer Uniform, Yellow Collar, White Shoulder Panel, Dark Red Dice Logo Pattern / Red Arms / Medium Brown Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor. {Red}

preferably at least four of the blue and four of the red (the color of the hands
doesn't matter to me) as well as

x386 Net, String Soccer Goal Enclosed with Cutout
Parts: String & Net {White}

(two of these)
and

x45pb03 Ball, Sports Soccer with Black Pentagons Pattern
Parts: Ball {White}

After writing it down it sounds like a lot but I need them for an M.O.C. and
I wanted to purchase them all from one place if possible.

Thanks anyway!

--Claude

Author:

SezaR

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024 22:54

Subject:

Re: How does USPS even operate? A short rant.

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Topic:

Shipping

In Shipping, kzinti writes:

Received a high dollar order on Feb 10th. Pulled, Packed, Invoiced, Paid, Posted
all in about 24 hours. Post office received package on Feb 11th. As it's
an international shipment, it goes through the Chicago International Distribution
Center on the evening of Feb 16th. Then it basically disappears until April 12th.
No one knows where it went, how it got there, what cruise line it detoured through,
nothing. Here's what the time interval looks like on the USPS tracking page
looks:

- Processed Through USPS Regional Facility
CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
February 16, 2024, 7:43 pm

- Processed Through Facility
NETHERLANDS
April 12, 2024, 9:46 pm

Did they travel through the Bermuda triangle? Where did it go? I cannot express
the amount of appreciation I have for an understanding customer who paid so much
for this order, and then patiently waited almost two months for a tracking update
from USPS. TWO MONTHS! It's almost like the postal service is purposefully
trying to kill off international business opportunities. First with huge price
jumps, then with a decreased level of service that borders on apathy.

The postal service told me that after it leaves the US there's not a lot
they can do, 'it's out of our hands'. Why offer tracking at all when
it's of little use? And when I asked them about filing a case for a missing
package, they tell me that it has to be missing at least 60 days before I can
file as a missing package. Insane, absolutely insane. Going to send a Christmas
box of dog poop to Mr DeJoy... through Fedex.

I think it is sent on surface, i.e. in a ship. This is what couriers do when
they cannot send on air.

Author:

freo43

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024 18:49

Subject:

Re: Include Counterparts when Part Out to list

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Topic:

Wanted

Thanks both for replying - and although it's annoying that it's not possible,
I'm also glad I wasn't missing an easy step that was available all along!

In Wanted, Akir writes:

In Wanted, 1001bricks writes:

In Wanted, jennnifer writes:

In Wanted, freo43 writes:

I use the "Part Out" feature to create a wanted list with every part
in a set, then go through my collection and "find" all the parts until
I have enough to build it.

But the Counterparts (items with stickers or images on them already) never get
included in the list. So I have to go to the Bricklist set Inventory and add
them 1 by 1.

There is a tickbox in "part out" for "Extra parts" but not "Counterparts".
Often these parts have the same Part Number as the inventory but with a suffix
"pb001" or similar.

Is it possible to do what I'm wanting?

No, there is no way to add Counterparts from a part out. There is no system to
link them to the parts in the Regular inventory and therefore no way to ensure
you don't add duplicate items.

BrickLink should add a separate feature for this specific process. But that would
require new programming... it's not likely.

I would bet it can be done with Brickstore? Perhaps an experienced user can weigh
in.

I confirm, you do this and more really easily with BrickStore.

As an alternative (although it's more work), here's how I do it: The
sticker sheet is included in the inventory, so I look at that first, and pick
out all the stickered parts from my stock, deleting the to-be-stickered parts
from the wanted list. If I find everything, I also remove the sticker sheet,
if not, it stays there as a reminder to get the missing things later.
You could also manually add the counterparts from the inventory I guess, but
bricklink is notoriously unreliable with stickered counterparts anyway, so I
prefer the safe way...
Happy sorting!
Patrick

Author:

cosmicray

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024 18:05

Subject:

Re: How does USPS even operate? A short rant.

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Topic:

Shipping

In Shipping, kzinti writes:

Based on a de-minimas amount of information that I am aware of ... When it clears
an ISC (Chicago, Miami, whereever) it is typically loaded into a shipping container
(ULD for air, probably TEU for sea cargo) then it is not tracked until the receiving
agency gets it, and finds the time to enter it into their system. Some national
post offices do better and some do not [1]. In any case, the national post office
should have a manifest of what is in a particular shipping container, because
USPS knows that. Somewhere in all of this is inbound customs inspections.

As a complete side issue (but still illustrative) over the last 6 months I've
placed 12-15 orders for electronics components from a large distributor in China.
All but the first couple of small orders went via FedEx International Economy.
Typically, the package would get to some FedEx warehouse in HK, then appear to
just sit there. But in actuallity, it was (sometimes) already in transit. I've
watched them transit thru Anchorage, Seattle, Chicago, and one or two other landing
points. A FedEx rep told me that the inbound customs clearance was happening
in Memphis. Tracking said otherwise. So it's not just USPS. I've seen
these orders take 3 days to move from HK to my receiving box, and I've seen
9 or 10 days. Unless I was willing to pay for the premium level service, it gets
there when it gets there.

Nita Rae

[1] and some countries, in less traveled parts of the globe, don't even attempt
to deliver to your street. You have to go to the post office (with fingers crossed)
and ask if they have seen any packages with your name on them. What we have here,
is worlds better.

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024 17:57

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Re: seller not responding,package packed 4 week

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In Problem Order, matobrick writes:

In Problem Order, peregrinator writes:

In Problem Order, matobrick writes:

File an NSS (Non-Shipping Seller) alert and start a PayPal claim.

I do still want the order, and the seller has shipped out orders recently, but
most with complaints.

Most with complaints???

I don't want to burn the bridge because I still want to order.

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024 17:56

Subject:

Re: 75% OFF ALL PARTS

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In Sales, SG123 writes:

75% off all parts in my store!

Very nice sale

Author:

matobrick

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024 16:59

Subject:

Re: seller not responding,package packed 4 week

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In Problem Order, peregrinator writes:

In Problem Order, matobrick writes:

File an NSS (Non-Shipping Seller) alert and start a PayPal claim.

I do still want the order, and the seller has shipped out orders recently, but
most with complaints. I don't want to burn the bridge because I still want
to order. do you think it will matter if I send them one last message warning
I am going to start file complaints if they don't reply or ship?

Author:

matobrick

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024 16:55

Subject:

Re: seller not responding,package packed 4 week

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In Problem Order, Dhobeck writes:

In Problem Order, matobrick writes:

What do their terms say about shipping time.

Shipping Policy and terms are blank.

Author:

SG123

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024 16:49

Subject:

75% OFF ALL PARTS

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75% off all parts in my store!

Author:

Back2BackDeals1

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024 16:44

Subject:

Re: TRYING TO HIT 100 ORDERS 🎉 20% OFF EVERYTHIN

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We only need 1 more order to reach our April goal !!! Thanks for your support!

In Sales, Back2BackDeals1 writes:

Hi Everyone,

We are trying to reach 100 orders in our store by the end of the month. We aren't
very far away so we would appreciate any support from this community! Also if
there is any minifigures you are looking for that aren't listed please feel
free to send us a message or send us your wanted list, we may have them!

Thanks so much,
Christina & Jeremy

Author:

tec

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024 16:39

Subject:

Re: Test the shipping options?

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Shipping

destination: IT
14,79 eur under 215gr
21,19 eur under 650gr
TBD above 650
First 2 tiers works for IC, 3rd is an invoice request.

Author:

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024 16:28

Subject:

Re: Easy Buy does it again

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In Buying, crazylegoman writes:

In Buying, Ra writes:

In Buying, crazylegoman writes:

In Buying, SylvainLS writes:

In Buying, crazylegoman writes:

I have 74 stores on my Least Favorite list. I always add a note as to why I
put them on that list, and about half of them say "Way too many lots per
unique part." I've found stores with great deals, but if I want 50 blue
2X6 plates, and they're spread out over 20 lots, I'm not shopping that
store.

Doesn’t that filter (pic) work for those stores?

Yes, but let's say I want to buy 50 of something, and a store I'm shopping
has a lot of 40. I will buy the 40, and then I can change the 50 to 10 in my
Wanted List. However, if another store also has 40, but they're in 20 lots
of 2 each, I won't buy from that shop. I would get the same amount, and
let's hypothetically say that the parts were even the same price as the other
store, but going through so many duplicate lots is tedious and annoying.

Additionally, if a store has a large amount of duplicate lots, it really makes
me think that that seller is quite disorganized; disorganized enough that he
could make other errors such as being short on some of the parts in an order.

David

The assumption is bricklink is the best possible sales interface and inventory
management system. I couldn't imagine amazon running a successful business
using this inventory system. How many inventory locations does Amazon have for
one item. The difference is Amazon has an independent inventory for stock room,
reciept of goods, shipping, order processing.

Okaaay... I wasn't comparing Bricklink to Amazon. I certainly don't
claim that Bricklink's inventory management system is the best possible,
but it does let sellers eliminate duplicate lots and even warns a seller when
creating a new duplicate lot.

David

I work with other stores buying inventory and I get a commission, off of the
lot/set/parts i purchased. so it would look like "Bin: MA 0034 80%".
If we merge lots it could dilute the cost that i paid. keeping it all within
bricklink minimizes errors and simplifies the process without additional fields
it makes this along with other processes more difficult.

Author:

Momlovestoys

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024 16:01

Subject:

25% off Storewide!

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25% off Storewide sale going on now! Purchases over $40 ship for FREE!

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024 15:40

Subject:

Re: Easy Buy does it again

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In Buying, Ra writes:

In Buying, crazylegoman writes:

In Buying, SylvainLS writes:

In Buying, crazylegoman writes:

Doesn’t that filter (pic) work for those stores?

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024 15:38

Subject:

Re: seller not responding,package packed 4 week

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In Problem Order, matobrick writes:

File an NSS (Non-Shipping Seller) alert and start a PayPal claim.

Author:

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024 14:30

Subject:

Re: Easy Buy does it again

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In Buying, crazylegoman writes:

In Buying, SylvainLS writes:

In Buying, crazylegoman writes:

Doesn’t that filter (pic) work for those stores?

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024 14:20

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Re: Easy Buy does it again

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In General, SylvainLS writes:

In General, 1001bricks writes:

[…]

AI/LLM/GPT to the rescue!

Okay, it’ll “hallucinate” stores

Apparently it just created a 999€ Cart of my wanted-list in your Shop!

Hoping you'll give me free shipping!

Of course! My GPT-driven robot is packing your New¹ toilet paper in bubble wrap
right now.

¹ Brand new from the wholesaler, only displayed in a small windowless room.

So GPT stands for Global Paper Toilet? I didn't know. Thanks!

Je suis au bout du rouleau !

Author:

crazylegoman

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024 13:41

Subject:

Re: Easy Buy does it again

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In Buying, SylvainLS writes:

In Buying, crazylegoman writes:

Doesn’t that filter (pic) work for those stores?

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024 13:37

Subject:

Re: Buyers Spend Limit

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In General, zorbanj writes:

In General, popsicle writes:

In General, grammasbricks writes:

Hi there,
Just looking for information on how to increase your buyers spend limit.
Thank you,
Grammas Bricks

Within your shipping methods, bottom of page

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/mystore/shipping_edit.page?id=3105

Thanks, didn't know that was there, I cancelled my reply.

Discovered it myself not that long ago. But then again, I'm using the site
far less nowadays

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024 13:33

Subject:

Re: seller not responding,package packed 4 week

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In Problem Order, matobrick writes:

What do their terms say about shipping time.

Author:

BrickEnzo

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024 13:27

Subject:

18% off entire inventory sale

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To celebrate 50 Reviews and getting the blue brick, I'm holding a 18% off
sale my entire inventory for 1 week! Additionally, no order minimum.

Come get your bricks and minifigs!!

Author:

zorbanj

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024 13:15

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Re: Buyers Spend Limit

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