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In Catalog Identification, Simmonbrick writes:

In Catalog Identification, infinibrix writes:

In Catalog Identification, Simmonbrick writes:

Hello,

can someone please help me to identify the minifigure legs in the pictures? they
are blue "Hips and Legs with Black Shoes Pattern", which is very similar to item
970c00pb1267 "Hips and Legs with Black Shoes Pattern".

The problem is that such an item is available in only 2 colors (red and dark
blue), while the legs I have are BLUE.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Simone

I've always suggested that when there isn't any defining print detail
and only two plain tones of colour (be that printed or dual molded) we should
be able to locate them using a simple search term such as two-tone legs but others
seem to prefer that we guess what the black area is meant to represent be that
boots, shoes, sandals, slippers trainers, socks, feet etc...

However is your item found under black feet....

970c00pb1140 Hips and Legs with Black Feet and Continuing on Sides Pattern
Parts: Minifigure, Legs, Decorated

and that was one of the last searches I tried after almost giving up myself!

actually the colour you have looks more like medium blue rather than blue so
perhaps its not yet in the catalog?

I have compared with other blue and medium blue items in my invetory and I can
assure you that the color is blue. Thanks again for your help!

Okay I guess it must just be the camera lighting as it looks like a different
colour in your photo

Author:

uvt203

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 06:29

Subject:

Re: Yellowed bricks - acceptable as Used bricks?

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In Selling, keithmcgibbon writes:

I am putting together my used set Star Wars Republican Attack Gunship for resale
- but a lot of the white parts are discoloured. This is the image of them after
soaking in hydrogen peroxide (3%) overnight. Given they are still discoloured
I wonder if they are fit for resale? Is quite pricy to replace the lot, but
I don't want to disappoint the buyer! Any views on the best way to proceed?
Thanks

My experience is unfortunately that any attempt to restore the whiteness will
fail. And I have tried many things. They will all return to being yellowed after
shorter or longer time. They are bin material.

Selling a complete set with parts like yours will be unacceptable - unless it
ia very clearly mentioned in the description and accepted by the buyer - and
the price must be lowered accordingly - which leads to the best solution - that
you replace the yellowed parts before listing the set for sale. Alternately part
out the rest of the set as parts if you don't want to replace the damaged
parts.

/Asger

Author:

Simmonbrick

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 06:27

Subject:

Re: Minifigure, Legs, Decorated Identification

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In Catalog Identification, TakeAbricK writes:

In Catalog Identification, Simmonbrick writes:

searching for 'black feet' might help

970c00pb1140 Hips and Legs with Black Feet and Continuing on Sides Pattern
Parts: Minifigure, Legs, Decorated {Blue}

thank you very much!!

Author:

Simmonbrick

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 06:25

Subject:

Re: Minifigure, Legs, Decorated Identification

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In Catalog Identification, infinibrix writes:

In Catalog Identification, Simmonbrick writes:

970c00pb1140 Hips and Legs with Black Feet and Continuing on Sides Pattern
Parts: Minifigure, Legs, Decorated

and that was one of the last searches I tried after almost giving up myself!

actually the colour you have looks more like medium blue rather than blue so
perhaps its not yet in the catalog?

I have compared with other blue and medium blue items in my invetory and I can
assure you that the color is blue. Thanks again for your help!

Author:

Simmonbrick

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 06:22

Subject:

Re: Minifigure, Legs, Decorated Identification

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In Catalog Identification, infinibrix writes:

In Catalog Identification, Simmonbrick writes:

970c00pb1140 Hips and Legs with Black Feet and Continuing on Sides Pattern
Parts: Minifigure, Legs, Decorated

and that was one of the last searches I tried after almost giving up myself!

Thank you so much!!!

Author:

Rob_and_Shelagh

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 06:22

Subject:

Re: Yellowed bricks - acceptable as Used bricks?

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In Selling, keithmcgibbon writes:

It is OK to sell faded used parts either as parts or in sets as long as the description
of the item for sale accurately describes the condition. You can use the extended
description and include words such as "many of the white parts yellowed/faded
but otherwise good condition". Obviously price accordingly.. IMO taking off the
price of replacing those parts would be a good basis.

Robert

Author:

infinibrix

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 06:11

Subject:

Re: Minifigure, Legs, Decorated Identification

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In Catalog Identification, infinibrix writes:

In Catalog Identification, Simmonbrick writes:

970c00pb1140 Hips and Legs with Black Feet and Continuing on Sides Pattern
Parts: Minifigure, Legs, Decorated

and that was one of the last searches I tried after almost giving up myself!

actually the colour you have looks more like medium blue rather than blue so
perhaps its not yet in the catalog?

Author:

keithmcgibbon

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 06:08

Subject:

Yellowed bricks - acceptable as Used bricks?

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Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 06:07

Subject:

Re: Minifigure, Legs, Decorated Identification

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Topic:

In Catalog Identification, Simmonbrick writes:

searching for 'black feet' might help

970c00pb1140 Hips and Legs with Black Feet and Continuing on Sides Pattern
Parts: Minifigure, Legs, Decorated {Blue}

Author:

infinibrix

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 06:04

Subject:

Re: Minifigure, Legs, Decorated Identification

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In Catalog Identification, Simmonbrick writes:

970c00pb1140 Hips and Legs with Black Feet and Continuing on Sides Pattern
Parts: Minifigure, Legs, Decorated

and that was one of the last searches I tried after almost giving up myself!

Author:

Simmonbrick

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 05:56

Subject:

Re: Minifigure, Legs, Decorated Identification

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In Catalog Identification, jonwil writes:

maybe this one?
970c00pb0239

Can't be since it doesn't have the white stripes.

yes, it cannot be 970c00pb0239 because the one I have is plain blue (except for
the shoe pattern), without any white stripes

Author:

jonwil

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 05:49

Subject:

Re: Minifigure, Legs, Decorated Identification

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Topic:

maybe this one?
970c00pb0239

Can't be since it doesn't have the white stripes.

Author:

Steinebaer

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 05:38

Subject:

Total Sale --> Up to 75% OFF

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Topic:

https://store.bricklink.com/Steinebaer&utm_content=globalnav#/shop

Author:

Marko88

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 05:37

Subject:

25% discount on CMF

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Topic:

25% on all Collectible Minifigures

Author:

coevorden01

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 05:32

Subject:

Re: Minifigure, Legs, Decorated Identification

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In Catalog Identification, Simmonbrick writes:

maybe this one?
970c00pb0239

Author:

Simmonbrick

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 05:18

Subject:

Minifigure, Legs, Decorated Identification

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Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 05:12

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 331-1

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Topic:

Inventories Requests

In Inventories Requests, TakeAbricK writes:

In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:

In Inventories Requests, Dhuvelle writes:

here is the notice I have showing it in blue. It was logic to me because of the
blue logo. It's weird that you have (or me) have a notice with a different
color.

There is a listing on Ebay: the same instructions but the seller put two white
bricks. (why didn't he follow the instructions he owns?!)

This can also be an error that TLG corrected in later prints of instructions.
This is very hard to verify.

I searched for some instructions on Ebay and it seems there are two different
instructions indeed. The one with the blue bricks is the same as the second instruction
image on Bricklink (thanks for noticing Stuart). This image also shows a separate
small page, because of an error in the Instruction: It misses the 2x2 Tile (and
2x3 plate instead of one of the 1x2 plates) where the bed of the truck rests
on.

So I'm thinking of considering this complete instruction as an error. Maybe
this replacement page shows white instead of blue bricks on the back, who knows.

I will add a note to the inventory about this and leave this request open for
a while. I want to check images, sheets and info on my old desktop and find the
sets and instructions I have myself. Maybe I have some more info on this I forgot
about.

I couldn't find any info about this error page in my archives. I have 5 instructions
of this set and all show white 1 x 1 bricks (including 2 Samsonite instructions).
I will leave it to the note I added for now. To add blue bricks as alternate
items we would need more evidence / info about the extra error page.

Anyway, thank you for the change request. I like puzzles like this

I made one image of front and back of the Instruction with the blue error page
from Bricklink on top. The second image shows the 'white bricks' Instruction.

Diana

PS If there are still some more Vintage LEGO fans out there, who have more info,
feel free to help us out. I'm kind of missing these Vintage Collectors.

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 05:03

Subject:

Please merge to multi sticker sheet

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For:

Catalog Associate

Status:

Completed

939stk02 Sticker Sheet for Set 939, Sheet 2 - (004159)
Parts: Sticker Sheet

940stk02 Sticker Sheet for Set 940, Sheet 2 - (003432)
Parts: Sticker Sheet

and change name to:
Sticker Sheet for Sets 355, 357, 570, 939 and 940, Flags for DE, NL, UK, AT,
CH, IT - (004158).

For the other sets / sticker sheets I submitted 4 new sheets (known in less than
4 sets).
355stk01, image as 940stk01
357stk01, image as 940stk01
357stk02, image as 575.2stk02
570stk01, image as 939stk01

After these are approved, merged I can handle the change requests for set 570-1.
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogInvChangeItem.asp?viewType=A&viewYear=&viewMonth=&viewGeDate=&itemNo=&q=570&chgUsername=&viewStatus=0&itemType=&viewSort=B

Diana

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 04:43

Subject:

Please Mark for Deletion

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For:

Catalog Associate

Status:

Completed

Minifig No: soc002 Name: Soccer Player - Green and White Team with Number 4 on Back

soc002 Soccer Player - Green and White Team with Number 4 on Back
Minifigures: Sports: Soccer
Marked for Deletion

Minifig No: soc049 Name: Soccer Player - Red, White, and Blue Team with Number 4 on Back

soc049 Soccer Player - Red, White, and Blue Team with Number 4 on Back
Minifigures: Sports: Soccer
Marked for Deletion

Minifig No: soc093 Name: Soccer Player - Green and White Team with Number 11 on Back

soc093 Soccer Player - Green and White Team with Number 11 on Back
Minifigures: Sports: Soccer
Marked for Deletion

https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=331239

Diana

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 04:41

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 3410-1

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Topic:

Inventories Requests (Entry)

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

3410-1 (Inv) Field Expansion Set
37 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2000
Sets: Sports: Soccer

* Delete 1 Minifigure soc049 Soccer Player - Red, White, and Blue Team with Number 4 on Back
* Delete 1 Minifigure soc003 Soccer Player - Red, White, and Blue Team with Number 11 on Back
* Delete 1 Minifigure soc093 Soccer Player - Green and White Team with Number 11 on Back
* Delete 1 Minifigure soc002 Soccer Player - Green and White Team with Number 4 on Back
* Add 2 Part 970c00 White Hips and Legs Plain
* Add 2 Part 970c00 Blue Hips and Legs Plain
* Add 2 Part 3901 Black Minifigure, Hair Male
* Add 2 Part 3901 Brown Minifigure, Hair Male
* Add 2 Part 3626bp03 Yellow Minifigure, Head Moustache Pointed with Standard Grin Pattern - Blocked Open Stud
* Add 2 Part 3626bp05 Yellow Minifigure, Head Standard Grin, Black Eyebrows, Thick Mouth Pattern - Blocked Open Stud
* Add 1 Part 973pb0372c01 Green Torso Soccer Horizontal White Stripes and No. 4 Back Pattern / Green Arms / Yellow Hands
* Add 1 Part 973pb0371c01 Green Torso Soccer Horizontal White Stripes and No. 11 Back Pattern / Green Arms / Yellow Hands
* Add 1 Part 973pb0104c01 White Torso Soccer Vertical Striped Red/Blue and No. 11 Back Pattern / Red Arms / Yellow Hands
* Add 1 Part 973pb0125c01 White Torso Soccer Vertical Striped Red/Blue and No. 4 Back Pattern / Red Arms / Yellow Hands

Comments from Submitter:
For this set it's not clear how the Minifigures should be assembled. So the Minifigures should be removed from the Set Inventory and the parts should be added.
- The set doesn't have an instruction
- The box shows differences in Minifigure Builds
- The Parts List on the back of the box doesn't show the numberson the back of the torso's.

Although the set image shows three brown and one black hair #3901, the Parts List shows 2 of each, which is confirmed by sealed set contents:

https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=331065

Diana

Author:

Gnomie11

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 04:30

Subject:

Death Star Imperial Trooper

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Topic:

Hello.

I have a Death Star UCS 10188. It is 75% new, with just Box 1 opened, and Bags
1 opened. These bags contained the Minifigures. Some of which where missing.
I have sourced replacement figures but I have now found that one of the two Death
Star Imperial Troopers has a slightly different Torso. In that on the metal buckle
of the utility belt, one has a Black circle, and one doesn't. Everything
else is identical. Does anyone know if this is for a different Minifigure or
a strange variant.

The photo attached shows both Minifigures.

Thanks, Ian.

Author:

PB_NZ

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 04:29

Subject:

NEW STORE BETWEEN 15-20% OFF EVERTHING

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Topic:

NEW STORE SHIPPING TO 12 COUNTRYS SALE ON IT WILL LAST TILL JAN 1ST SO DONT MISS
OUT

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 03:46

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 40563-1

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Topic:

Inventories Requests (Entry)

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

40563-1 (Inv) Tribute to LEGO House
583 Parts, 2022
Sets: LEGO Brand: LEGO House

* Add 1 Part x127c11 Black String with End Studs 11L Overall (8.6 cm) (Extra)
* Add 1 Part 65578 Trans-Clear Bar 1L with Angled Hollow Stud (Extra)
* Add 1 Part 35464 Red Slope 45 1 x 1 Double (Extra)
* Change {1 to 2} Part Light Bluish Gray 3024 Plate 1 x 1 (Extra)
* Change {1 to 2} Part Reddish Brown 3024 Plate 1 x 1 (Extra)
* Change {1 to 3} Part Tan 3024 Plate 1 x 1 (Extra)
* Change {1 to 2} Part Trans-Clear 3024 Plate 1 x 1 (Extra)
* Change {1 to 2} Part Yellow 3024 Plate 1 x 1 (Extra)
* Change {1 to 2} Part Light Bluish Gray 3070b Tile 1 x 1 with Groove (Extra)
* Change {1 to 2} Part Yellow 3070b Tile 1 x 1 with Groove (Extra)
* Change {1 to 2} Part Light Bluish Gray 4274 Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges (Extra)

Comments from Submitter:
Source: Sealed Set Contentd.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 03:19

Subject:

Re: Is 973pb3281c01 the same as 973pb4890c01?

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In Catalog, jonwil writes:

Is 973pb3281c01 the same as 973pb4890c01? They look like it to me but I want
confirmation.

973pb3281c01 (Inv) Torso Uniform Vest with Gold and Black Trim, Buttons, and Name Tag Pattern / Dark Red Arms / White Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor.

[P=973pb4890c01]

They look very similar.

Author:

brickwoman23

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 02:54

Subject:

-20% SALE OF PARTS!!!

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Topic:

-20% SALE OF PARTS!!!

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 02:39

Subject:

Re: Is 973pb3281c01 the same as 973pb4890c01?

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In Catalog, jonwil writes:

Is 973pb3281c01 the same as 973pb4890c01? They look like it to me but I want
confirmation.

They do look identical. A quick look on mobile swapping screen I couldn’t see
a difference

Author:

jonwil

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 02:34

Subject:

Is 973pb3281c01 the same as 973pb4890c01?

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For:

Catalog Associate

Status:

Completed

Is 973pb3281c01 the same as 973pb4890c01? They look like it to me but I want
confirmation.

Author:

coevorden01

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 02:14

Subject:

10% sale architecture sets

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Topic:

today

Author:

BrickKingdom

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 01:49

Subject:

50% Sale on new parts + bunch of new EOL sets

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Topic:

### 50% Sale on new parts + bunch of new EOL sets available ###

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 01:28

Subject:

Re: 95% off SALE happening now!!

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Topic:

In Sales, Sadler_Bricks writes:

Thats a very impressive sale.

Sadler_bricks

It just shows that instruction sheets from multiples of small modern sets are
essentially worthless.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 01:22

Subject:

Re: Fees cut into margins with high shipping cost

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Topic:

Paypal only sees a combined total payment that they process. They don't care
if it is a $100 item with free postage or a $50 item with $50 shipping. They
process the same $100 payment either way. There is no need to give a break on
shipping charges, since they would just end up increasing the fees on the rest
of the transaction.

Sellers just need to take it into account. If shipping is going to be $20, charge
$22 or similar to cover the packaging and the 5% or so pp fees. But that means
giving up the slogan of charging exact postage costs.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 01:13

Subject:

Re: Fees cut into margins with high shipping cost

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In Selling, ffilz writes:

I just got a $20 order that resulted in a $60 shipping cost and the result is
about $16 taxes. The Bricklink and Paypal fees on the entire transaction equal
about 1/3 the parts sale price. I figure my "cost" for the items was somewhere
between $10-12, resulting in my getting just a few bucks margin for this sale...

I'm wondering what other folks do to mitigate issues like this? I currently
charge exact postage and don't have any handling fees.

I'm wondering if one thing I should do is bump up my minimum order for international
orders.

Thanks for any thoughts you might have.

Frank

Paypal fees are a percentage (aside from the small fixed fee) so are relatively
easy to account for as the postage costs increase if you charge a percentage
more than the actual cost.

Author:

Vosblokjes

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 00:32

Subject:

Re: PAYPAL fees

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Topic:

LANG Nederlands

In LANG Nederlands, Brickwilbo writes:

In LANG Nederlands, Arjandeparjan writes:

Hallo,

De fees die je als verkoper aan paypal dient af te staan, zijn deze in dollar
of in euro? Ik heb ergens gelezen 0.49 per transactie plus 3.49% van het gehele
bedrag... maar is dit in dollar of euro?

Ben pas deze maand begonnen als verkoper op bricklink, ik lees graag al jullie
suggesties om dit soort dingen goed aan te pakken! Alvast bedankt!

In Euro omdat het via PayPal.nl gaat. De wisselkoerskosten ook.

Aangezien je volgens je terms alleen Euro accepteert zal alles in Euro gaan.
En je kopers zullen dan ook in Euro moeten betalen, eventuele wissel kosten zijn
dan voor rekening van de koper, heb je geen last van.

Author:

EmCaTo

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 00:29

Subject:

15% off bricks, 15% off Minifigs - no fees -

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Topic:

An Alle Baumeister

Aktuell gibt es 15% Auf Bricks und 15% auf Minifiguren. Außer den Versandkosten
fallen keine weiteren Kosten für dich an. Der Versand bei uns ist immer Prio
und wir versenden innerhalb von 24 Stunden.

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Hier ist für jeden was dabei, überzeugt euch selbst!

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Folgt uns um keinen Part-Out zu verpassen

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Currently there is 15% off Bricks and 15% off Minifigures. Except for shipping
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within 24 hours.

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Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 00:03

Subject:

Re: Missouri Sales Tax

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Topic:

Administrative

In Administrative, SomeRandomUser writes:

In Administrative, Admin_Russell writes:

Hello everyone,

It has been quite a while since we added a new US state to the sales tax list,
but come January 1, 2023, Missouri will also be there:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2503

Please consult this Help Page for an explanation of how Bricklink collects US
sales tax:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2467

This Help Page also touches on refunds, quotes, the store address, and manual
tax settings.

I remember when my state was added. Those were sad times.

Still waiting for my province *cough cough bricklink*

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 00:02

Subject:

Re: Wheels Titles Discussion

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In Catalog, wildchicken13 writes:

In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

After considering the entirety of the Wheels category, I think three approaches
are reasonable (skip toward the end for the short version): […]
Thoughts or input?

I think we should remove wheels from the catalog.

+1 they seem complicated are aren’t fun to list are are a pain to take apart

Author:

Yo_Yo_Flamingo

Posted:

Dec 6, 2022 23:52

Subject:

Re: Wheels Titles Discussion

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Topic:

In Catalog, Nubs_Select writes:

In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

In Catalog, Yo_Yo_Flamingo writes:

I would prefer that terms like "small" "medium" "Giant" remain for wheels which
are varying sizes of the same piece.

That's a perfectly reasonable position. Out of curiosity, though, doesn't
the size convey that information? Or do you prefer words to numbers? For example:

Not everyone reads size and converts it to item instantly

words like the giant
or small can help quickly confirm at a glance when looking at something before
listing it or when pulling it to ship it out

Wheel Small
Wheel Medium
Wheel Large
Wheel Giant

Wheel 27mm
Wheel 36mm
Wheel 52mm
Wheel 96mm

I'd like to understand your reasoning better. A similar use of size, BTW,
is in the hoses (where words couldn't describe them all).

I don’t mean to bud in but those are more so very similar and are easier to mentally
picture size wise (I’m probably making no sense rn)

5102c02 Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D. 2L / 1.6cm
Parts: Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D.

5102c37 Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D. 37L / 29.6cm
Parts: Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D.

5102c42 Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D. 42L / 33.6cm
Parts: Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D.

5102c60 Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D. 60L / 48.0cm
Parts: Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D.

5102c80 Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D. 80L / 64.0cm
Parts: Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D.

5102c138 Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D. 138L / 110.4cm
Parts: Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D.

5102c535 Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D. 535L / 428.0cm
Parts: Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D.

Exactly what Nubs is saying. That way when quickly looking at one of the parts,
I know I've got the "large" wheel, instead of having to try to remember that
it's 52mm... It's just easier for quick recognition than just having
numbers. That and newer members might not know what to do with that number.

Author:

Fr0stByt3

Posted:

Dec 6, 2022 23:51

Subject:

Re: Missouri Sales Tax

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Topic:

Administrative

In Administrative, Admin_Russell writes:

I remember when my state was added. Those were sad times.

Author:

bricksbc

Posted:

Dec 6, 2022 23:37

Subject:

Part 3003 variant

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Topic:

Status:

Open

I found a 2x2 brick with cross supports. How should I list that? Thanks!

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Dec 6, 2022 23:26

Subject:

Re: Wheels Titles Discussion

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Topic:

In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

After considering the entirety of the Wheels category, I think three approaches
are reasonable (skip toward the end for the short version): […]
Thoughts or input?

I think we should remove wheels from the catalog.

Author:

wildchicken13

Posted:

Dec 6, 2022 23:17

Subject:

Re: Fees cut into margins with high shipping cost

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Topic:

In Selling, ffilz writes:

Yikes! Was it an international buyer? $60 shipping on a $20 order sounds too
high for domestic shipping.

Selling parts on BrickLink is generally a business with a low profit margin,
but if you find yourself putting in a lot of work for very little money, there
are things you can do to increase your profits:

1. You mention that you charge exact postage. It is okay to charge extra for
postage as long as the final cost is displayed to the buyer somewhere, either
in your store terms or at checkout. Consider implementing instant checkout.

2. Raise your minimum. A $20 minimum is already pretty high, but you can enforce
a higher minimum just for international orders.

3. Only ship within the U.S. Unless you have a lot of international orders, there
is little to gain or lose by shipping internationally.

4. Raise your prices. This will help offset some of your other costs.

Hope that helps.

Author:

Sadler_Bricks

Posted:

Dec 6, 2022 23:12

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Re: 95% off SALE happening now!!

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Thats a very impressive sale.

Sadler_bricks

Author:

Admin_Russell

Posted:

Dec 6, 2022 23:06

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Missouri Sales Tax

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Administrative

Author:

SDF_Bricks

Posted:

Dec 6, 2022 22:53

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Re: Fees cut into margins with high shipping cost

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In Selling, rtzx9r writes:

In Selling, popsicle writes:

In Selling, ffilz writes:

Wish I could offer concrete advise, Frank. I can't...

We shutdown our international selling just in advance of the global-transport
logistical meltdown of a couple of years ago. Have not reopened to sales abroad
since, due to a series of subsequent adjustments in online selling.

As we get regular requests from fellow members abroad, there is a constant pressure
felt to reopen cross-border selling. We might, given some time and as things
smooth out some.

PM, if you have a need to know more.

-popsicle

Similar situation when I get a $5-10 order from outside the US. The $5 order
and $15 shipping cost minus PP foreign fee and % of shipping cost almost always
equals no profit. Perhaps I need to eliminate OUS orders come to think of it.

I believe the main issue here is a combination of:

1. Very high shipping costs
2. Paypal not giving a break on shipping charges.

In the past, some sellers would put very low prices on items, but then charge
huge amounts for shipping, on eBay. It seems Paypal (an off-shoot of eBay) does
not want to make the same mistake again.

Yes, I too have 'lost' many potential sales to Europe simply because
of shipping costs. Such are these modern post-Covid times. Shipping costs have
gone through the roof, but now that the economy is restarting, many big companies
refuse to re-adjust, be it USPS or even those that make storage boxes (prices
tripled over the past ~5 years)

Author:

rtzx9r

Posted:

Dec 6, 2022 21:49

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Re: Fees cut into margins with high shipping cost

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In Selling, popsicle writes:

In Selling, ffilz writes:

Author:

cycbuild

Posted:

Dec 6, 2022 20:53

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Re: No, I don't want to join the mailing list

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Technical Issues

In Technical Issues, UTLF writes:

Why don't nobody check the least 5 or 10 messages BEFORE creating it's own post thread?

Lol I thought that the other day when Bricklink was super slow

Also seems like a lot of people post just to post

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Dec 6, 2022 20:19

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Re: Fees cut into margins with high shipping cost

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I'm wondering what other folks do to mitigate issues like this? I currently
charge exact postage and don't have any handling fees.

BTW, you don't have to charge the service of shipping at the exact
postal rate.

This service includes packaging, stickers, driving to the post/mailbox whatever...

But for buyers not to be surprised, please use (I didn't check if you do)
automatic check out, or, at least, display your prices for this service in Terms.

No surprise and then everyone will be happy.

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Dec 6, 2022 20:09

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Re: Fees cut into margins with high shipping cost

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Welcome to a brand new world.

Now taxes are mandatory since the first cent, and because of unknown reasons
gas has increased and shipping prices are sky rocketting, we, BrickLink sellers
and probably many on other platforms, are basically working to pay:

* the site
* the payment service
* their bank
* their IRS
* their postal services
* inherant costs, like packaging, internet, power bill...
* and for some stupid pros like us, their accountant, insurance, etc.

But you can be happy, what remains is all for you!

Of course when you've removed the cost price, the space it takes in your
home/office,
and ignore you had to work, to eat, drink and heat.

I'm wondering what other folks do to mitigate issues like this? I currently
charge exact postage and don't have any handling fees.

I'm not sure there's a solution.
But if your price is too low, then you have to increase it - I guess.

Author:

ffilz

Posted:

Dec 6, 2022 19:42

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