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And who would determine whether an order is suspicious or not? What are the boundaries?

Well, that would only be for good sellers of course!
Because, you know, there’s good sellers and bad sellers.
And the difference is that, the bad seller, he has a shop. And when he sees
a suspicious order, he cancels. Every time. Doesn’t fail.
While the good seller, well, he has a shop. And when he sees a suspicious order,
well, he cancels, yeah, right away, every time, but that’s not the same! Because
he’s a good seller!
People need to know the difference between good and bad sellers.

Whether something is suspicious should be down to the seller, the one that actually
looses out if the buyer is a scammer. Remember sellers do not get to choose buyers.

And of course it could be monitored. I would not expect a seller to need to use
it very often.

Author:

Admin_Russell

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May 23, 2023 12:19

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Re: Unknown parts

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In Help, Admin_Russell writes:

In Help, WildBricks writes:

Its been a while since I was stumped, but I'm scratching my head on these
2.

Thanks!

631 Conveyor Belt Inclined Base
Parts: Conveyor {Red}

And we could certainly use a real photo in the catalog if you are inclined to
contribute.

Author:

Admin_Russell

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May 23, 2023 12:18

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Re: Unknown parts

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In Help, WildBricks writes:

Its been a while since I was stumped, but I'm scratching my head on these
2.

Thanks!

631 Conveyor Belt Inclined Base
Parts: Conveyor {Red}

Author:

Nicolasamico37

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May 23, 2023 12:16

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Re: Sticker

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In Help, Bendix writes:

Gibt es zu diesem Sticker Hintergrundinfos, wie z.B. Erscheinungsjahr?
War er vielleicht ein Preisausschreiben Goodie?

Thanks
Beryll

Gstk073 Sticker Sheet, ENTDECKER DES INKA-SCHATZES
Gear: Sticker Sheet

Hi,

I searched on the Adventurers, Jungle category, and on the Internet, but I haven't
found anything about this sticker.
Maybe the person who added it on catalog could have a response !

Nicolas

Author:

Stuart9

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May 23, 2023 12:13

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Re: Unknown parts

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4168 Support 1 x 16 Lattice (Train Signal Mast)
Parts: Support

In Help, WildBricks writes:

Its been a while since I was stumped, but I'm scratching my head on these
2.

Thanks!

Author:

WildBricks

Posted:

May 23, 2023 12:10

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Unknown parts

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Its been a while since I was stumped, but I'm scratching my head on these
2.

Thanks!

Author:

jennnifer

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May 23, 2023 10:41

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Re: Possible scam and how process with it

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I would try reporting your suspicions to the Help desk first.

~Jen

In Help, Yourbricks writes:

Hello

I recently received an order, my experience as seller say, there is something
wrong with it.

Some of my points but not all.

1-New user (although he knows too well how bricklink works and all its rules,I
suspect that the new user has little, probably have multiple accounts)
2-He did not put his legal name in the order, just he put an invented words instad
name.
3-The address is a temporary apartments
4-This apartaments have inside mailbox system similar PO BOX
5-Order have hight value, without much sence.
6-Payment can be only onsite becouse bricklink need to collect VAT.
7-Small conversation makes it more clear to me that something is wrong.

I know, I can cancel the order, he will put negative feeback, and he could create
a new account and do it again. I am a little stressed, after many years I have
never found myself in a situation like this.

I could send it with insurance and to pick it up at the collection point but
chargeback is also possible.

Can someone give me a idea of how to proceed in this case?

Thanks so much for the help.

Author:

SylvainLS

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May 23, 2023 10:31

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(Cancelled)

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In Help, wildchicken13 writes:

(Cancelled)

No politics, please.

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 23, 2023 10:20

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Re: Possible scam and how process with it

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In Help, toontexas writes:

In Help, yorbrick writes:

It would be good if BL allowed sellers to cancel orders where the buyer is suspicious
with no feedback possible on either side if it is done quickly (say within 24
hours of the order placed).

And who would determine whether an order is suspicious or not? What are the boundaries?

Author:

Bendix

Posted:

May 23, 2023 10:08

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Sticker

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Gibt es zu diesem Sticker Hintergrundinfos, wie z.B. Erscheinungsjahr?
War er vielleicht ein Preisausschreiben Goodie?

Thanks
Beryll

Gstk073 Sticker Sheet, ENTDECKER DES INKA-SCHATZES
Gear: Sticker Sheet

Author:

toontexas

Posted:

May 23, 2023 09:51

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Re: Possible scam and how process with it

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In Help, yorbrick writes:

It would be good if BL allowed sellers to cancel orders where the buyer is suspicious
with no feedback possible on either side if it is done quickly (say within 24
hours of the order placed).

And who would determine whether an order is suspicious or not? What are the boundaries?

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

May 23, 2023 09:46

Subject:

Re: 75955-1 Hogwarts Express Train Car Only Parts

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In Help, AJH4 writes:

Timed-out on BL? When? During part-out?

Is
there an easy way to add or identify parts? Same question for swapping roof
colors on the clock tower.

Build the set in Studio… or find someone who already did, for instance:
— LDD format: https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/41226-key-topic-official-lego-sets-made-in-ldd/
— LDraw format: https://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/48285-key-topic-official-lego-sets-made-in-ldraw/
— LDraw: http://omr.ldraw.org/
(Check the notes for missing parts / errors.)
and import the set in Studio.

Help page for importing LDD files in Studio: https://studiohelp.bricklink.com/hc/en-us/articles/5606572365847-Import-a-LEGO-Digital-Designer-LDD-file
(Importing LDraw files is about the same, with fewer problems.)

Then you can delete what you don’t want and change/test colours easily (Studio
also gives you colour availability and prices).
Help page for colouring: https://studiohelp.bricklink.com/hc/en-us/articles/5411673129879-Coloring-parts
Prices and availability: https://studiohelp.bricklink.com/hc/en-us/articles/5705572363159-Parts-prices-and-availability

You can also import the inventory (not built) in Studio (useful to build the
set):
— in the build area: https://studiohelp.bricklink.com/hc/en-us/articles/6153757706135-Import-an-official-LEGO-set-in-the-viewport
— as a palette: https://studiohelp.bricklink.com/hc/en-us/articles/5457935385239-Importing-an-official-LEGO-set-as-a-palette

Then upload in a Wanted List: https://studiohelp.bricklink.com/hc/en-us/articles/5705925898135-Upload-as-a-Wanted-List

Other Studio help pages: https://studiohelp.bricklink.com/hc/en-us

Seems like there should be an easy way to identify
pages, bags, etc.

LEGO doesn’t provide the info.
You tried to do it and saw it was a lot of work, why do you think it would be
easier for someone else?

I may try ChatGPT -- which did not work the first time,
but in a word "Help"

Gah….

Author:

Nubs_Select

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May 23, 2023 09:20

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Re: Possible scam and how process with it

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In Help, wildchicken13 writes:

Hmm… yorbrick replying to Yourbricks? Seems suspicious. If I were a forum moderator,
I would cancel these messages immediately!

Author:

AJH4

Posted:

May 23, 2023 09:10

Subject:

75955-1 Hogwarts Express Train Car Only Parts

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I want to build one more passenger car through buying parts and not a whole set
since the last time I priced it the set was more expensive. I went all the way
through the Brinklink parts list and through the instruction manual to add the
parts. Somewhere along the line, I got timed-out and lost all the edits. Is
there an easy way to add or identify parts? Same question for swapping roof
colors on the clock tower. Seems like there should be an easy way to identify
pages, bags, etc. I may try ChatGPT -- which did not work the first time,
but in a word "Help"

Author:

wildchicken13

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May 23, 2023 09:09

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Re: Possible scam and how process with it

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Hmm… yorbrick replying to Yourbricks? Seems suspicious. If I were a forum moderator,
I would cancel these messages immediately!

In all seriousness, if you don't feel comfortable shipping the order (for
whatever reason), go ahead and cancel it.

Author:

Yourbricks

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May 23, 2023 08:32

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Re: Possible scam and how process with it

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In Help, yorbrick writes:

Can someone give me a idea of how to proceed in this case?

I think you have to cancel and hope they don't leave feedback. And if they
do, ignore it based on all the positives you have.

I had a similar one recently, a drop shipper that placed an order, then made
lots of demands on packaging type, speed, amount they were willing to pay for
delivery, photographs of the item. I just cancelled it telling them I could not
comply with their demands. If they leave negative feedback, I'll reply to
it and live with it.

It would be good if BL allowed sellers to cancel orders where the buyer is suspicious
with no feedback possible on either side if it is done quickly (say within 24
hours of the order placed).

Yes, it is a good suggestion that we could have this option.

Author:

kpnuts67

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May 23, 2023 07:44

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Re: Bulk pricing

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In Help, peregrinator writes:

In Help, kpnuts67 writes:

Hi

I've never done this before in all my years on the site!
I have thousands of 1x1 plates to add to my inventory - if I want to price them
at 10 for a penny do I just change the bulk figure from 1 to 10?

Many thanks
Kev

Change the bulk figure to 10 and change the price to 0.001

Thanks for the speedy reply!
Kev

Author:

peregrinator

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May 23, 2023 07:41

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Re: Bulk pricing

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In Help, kpnuts67 writes:

Change the bulk figure to 10 and change the price to 0.001

Author:

kpnuts67

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May 23, 2023 07:39

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Bulk pricing

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Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

May 23, 2023 05:58

Subject:

Re: Possible scam and how process with it

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Can someone give me a idea of how to proceed in this case?

Author:

Yourbricks

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May 23, 2023 05:46

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Possible scam and how process with it

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Author:

jenwick

Posted:

May 22, 2023 14:58

Subject:

Re: Problems with Instabrick

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In Help, RecycledBrick writes:

Here is the most current post

Thank you. I wondered what had happened. I hope they are okay. How dreadful!

Author:

Nubs_Select

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May 22, 2023 14:37

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Re: Problems with Instabrick

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In Help, jenwick writes:

I get this
(btw as someone who also has an instabrick unit i must say https://brickognize.com
is superior so i now use my instabrick camera and setup just with the brickognize
software)

Thanks! I'll give them a try.

Glad I could help and hopefully you find them useful!

Author:

jenwick

Posted:

May 22, 2023 14:34

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Re: Problems with Instabrick

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I get this
(btw as someone who also has an instabrick unit i must say https://brickognize.com
is superior so i now use my instabrick camera and setup just with the brickognize
software)

Thanks! I'll give them a try.

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

May 22, 2023 14:19

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Re: Problems with Instabrick

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