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Hi Cat Admins.

I have in my possession, 2 Duplo Horses which are not in the catalogue, but they
are clearly marked as LEGO.

1 is a black one, essentially the same as this:-

horse02c01pb01 Duplo Horse with Movable Head with Silver Mane, Saddle, and Hearts Pattern
Parts: DUPLO, Animal

but has no hearts on it's left flank.

The second is a white one, with no extra markings except around the eye, which
are eyelashes, making the horse look quite feminine(?)

I have no idea as to what sets they would have come in, but looking at the listings
of this type of horse, we have the one with the hearts on it's flank, in
Black, and White, and the white one has a 'saddle' print which is not
the same as the Black one, so maybe a separate listing needs to be done for that
one?

I'll see if I can produce images for these two, but be aware that I can't
get them to be re-sized enough to be used, as I'm not computer savvy enough
for that.

Can anyone verify what I'm saying?

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 10, 2018 07:00

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 76079-1

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In Inventories Requests, Hygrotus writes:

In Inventories Requests, WhiteVanMan writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

76079-1 (Inv) Ravager Attack
184 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 1 Book, 2017
Sets: Super Heroes: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

* Add 1 Part 19159 Black Technic, Pin Double Triangle 1 x 3 with 2 Clips with Squared Pin Holes (Alternate)

Comments from Submitter:
Due to selling the other similar part in a recent order, I've worked out that this set has the above part as an alternate item, hence this request

OK Jangbricks video review confirms your findings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEfzS34MrB0 time 3:58

I didn't look at the set review, but I can confirm that the set was sealed
when I parted it out.

I sold the older version of that part a couple of days ago, and when I went to
find it, I had the newer version.

Which is why I said that I'd 'worked it out', because I didn't
have that part new within my inventory, and the only set that it came from was
the one I'd parted out.

But, anyway, you've just confirmed it, and I was able to get the correct
version from my unbuilt UCS Slave one, to ensure that my customer got the correct
version.

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 9, 2018 14:45

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 76079-1

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Topic:

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Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

76079-1 (Inv) Ravager Attack
184 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 1 Book, 2017
Sets: Super Heroes: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 7, 2018 16:07

Subject:

Re: What about meeting the Buyers?

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In Suggestions, SezaR writes:

You also showed your age

Ha Ha Ha......

In Suggestions, WhiteVanMan writes:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, WhiteVanMan writes:

Now I know your in California as I am —I’ll be right over !!!

Maybe do a detour to the UK, and bring a UCS Y-wing instruction book with ya....

I'll let you build my Eiffel Tower if you want....

Looks like the “special ads” section in some 1980’s newspaper

Now you are showing your age... lol

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 6, 2018 12:52

Subject:

Re: What about meeting the Buyers?

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In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, WhiteVanMan writes:

Now I know your in California as I am —I’ll be right over !!!

Maybe do a detour to the UK, and bring a UCS Y-wing instruction book with ya....

I'll let you build my Eiffel Tower if you want....

Looks like the “special ads” section in some 1980’s newspaper

Now you are showing your age... lol

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 6, 2018 12:04

Subject:

Re: What about meeting the Buyers?

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Now I know your in California as I am —I’ll be right over !!!

Maybe do a detour to the UK, and bring a UCS Y-wing instruction book with ya....

I'll let you build my Eiffel Tower if you want....

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 2, 2018 07:43

Subject:

Re: 8270-1 and 8270-2

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Catalog

In Catalog Requests, WFMTF writes:

I bought with a lot of other instructions also this one.
Please how can I add them to the catalog?

Thank you
Waltraud

They are already in the catalogue.

Look in the instructions category of the set, and you will see that the last
image is showing the 'tall' booklet.

Just make a note when you list them, stating that they are of the tall type?

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 27, 2018 05:20

Subject:

Re: Is this baseplate faded?!

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Catalog

In Help, Mistress_Lisa writes:

In Help, SezaR writes:

I got this for first time:

2552px1 Baseplate, Raised 32 x 32 with Ramp and Pit with Ice Pattern
Parts: Baseplate, Raised

It is not new. All the studs on the top are whitish and not 100% blue. It looks
strange. I am not sure if this is faded or not. If it is faded, it is faded in
a consistent way.
Let me know if you have or had this baseplate in the past and how you find mine
( it has dust on it but that is not an issue)

I would say it is sun damage.

Lisa

Not sun damage.

If that was the case, then the blue should be of a darker hue or in the worst
case, lighter.

This is very similar to wear and print rub off the studs.

If one looks, you have to agree that the actual baseplate is White, and the Blue
is the print...

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 22, 2018 06:04

Subject:

Re: LEGO needs to....

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In Colors, StormChaser writes:

In Colors, WhiteVanMan writes:

a picture of my recently passed away dog.

My condolences on your loss.

Thanks, she was 13 and 1 month when she passed.

The Mosaik programme calculated that I need to have 559 1x1 plates in Sand Blue...

Have you thought about using 1 x 1 tiles instead? They're plentiful in both
sand blue and sand green.

I've not thought about that, because I'm not sure if they would stand
out noticeably....

It's a thought....

I'll look into this.

Thank you,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 22, 2018 05:33

Subject:

LEGO needs to....

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Status:

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Hi Guys,

I'm really cheesed off right now, as I decided to dip my toe into the frustrating
world of BL's Mosaik designer, to re-create a picture of my recently passed
away dog.

The reason I'm cheesed off?

The Mosaik programme calculated that I need to have 559 1x1 plates in Sand Blue...

We used to fight over the 1x1 plates in Sand Green to complete the Statue of
Liberty and Yoda sets which in turn really pushed the prices of them up, and
then Lo and Behold, LEGO comes out with the Brickheadz Owen and Blue set, which
is now going to lower the prices... (need 288 of them as well... )

But with the 'unofficial' policy of old colours getting re-made (Dark
Turquoise comes to mind), I wonder if LEGO will actually re-release the 1x1 plate
in Sand Blue?

Ah well, rant/grumble over, I'm seriously debating of whether I could get
away by cutting a 1x2 plate in half?

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 14, 2018 10:42

Subject:

Re: Shades of blue

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In Colors, Skylar2010 writes:

In LEGO, Skylar2010 writes:

What is the difference between medium blue and sand blue ?
Is there a light blue somewhere in between those two?

Thanks

Be aware that the 'Brittle Blue' isn't an official LEGO or BrickLink
colour, but is a colour that has been noticed to have occured in the turn of
the century 2000-2003, and the composition of the plastic that this blue is in
is actually more 'Brittle' than the normal plastic, hence the name.

I have actually seen this colour across quite a few elements, including the 2x4
brick.

Earlier this year I was searching for this colour in a 2x4 for my palette, and
had to buy one from an European Seller, and when it arrived, I was so chuffed....

BUT....

Last week, I found one in a Bulk Lot of LEGO that I'd bought in February,
so I could have saved myself some money.... !

Ah well....

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 13, 2018 10:58

Subject:

Re: Return the Catalog tab

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In Suggestions, WoutR writes:

In Suggestions, JulieK writes:

Please put it back.
It was the perfect word to describe where it took users.

I came to BrickLink for the catalog first, and started to buy later.

The catalog is not just a tool we use for selling, it is a hugely important way
to draw people to the site. I know that it has been gone for a long time, but
I would still love to have a separate catalog tab back.

I totally agree.....

BUT....

If according to the BL developers and admins, us sellers are supposed to be getting
new 'tools' and features to help us with our selling, I'm not sure
if there is any thing like this in the pipeline, so I guess it's a situation
of where we will need to wait and see...

However, saying that, I'd love to see an additional line within that drop
down box when I hover over the Market Tab, and that is to have 'Instructions'

I'm really fed up of having to input a set's number into the search bar
so that I can get to the instructions section.

Apart from that, I'm now used to going to the 'market' tab to get
to the parts section of the catalogue...

Just my 2p on this....

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 10, 2018 16:08

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Minifig atl011

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In Inventories Requests, StormChaser writes:

In Inventories Requests, WhiteVanMan writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

Minifig No: atl011 Name: Atlantis Diver 3 - Ace Speedman - With Propeller

atl011 (Inv) Atlantis Diver 3 - Ace Speedman - With Propeller
Minifigures: Atlantis

* Delete 1 Part 6041 Pearl Light Gray Propeller 3 Blade 3 Diameter
* Add 1 Part 6041 Flat Silver Propeller 3 Blade 3 Diameter

Comments from Submitter:
I've got 2 of the sets that this minifig comes from, and both were sealed, and I found that this propellor is actually in the newer colour of Flat Silver more than Pearl Light Grey, hence this change request. (I can't change the set's inventory to reflect this as well)

Here's the thing with PLG/flat silver parts: the catalog's really a mess
right now regarding those colors. It needs to be fixed, but right now the issue
is on hold. Sorry, but we're not going to be changing any PLG to flat silver
or flat silver to PLG for the time being.

OK

Then why not find out WHEN the newer style of Flat Silver that the LEGO group
uses first came in, and then state that all of the sets from THAT time will have
that style colour, so that we shall know WHICH colour is correct for a particular
part?

It's well known that there are 2 distinct colours for the Flat silver that
we are aware of, and it can be done in the same way as the Light Grey/Light Bluish
Grey saga came about over 10 years ago....

How can it not be resolved?

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 8, 2018 12:54

Subject:

Re: SET 10765

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In New Sets, Poppie123 writes:

Hi There, Please can someone assist to auto part-out set 10765? Its not yet
available for part-out on Bricklink.

If you have the set, why not submit the set's inventory to the Catalogue,
as this will enable you to part it out...?

You see, ALL of the inventories that make up this catalogue have been submitted
by other people, myself included...

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 8, 2018 11:53

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Minifig atl011

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Topic:

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Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

atl011 (Inv) Atlantis Diver 3 - Ace Speedman - With Propeller
Minifigures: Atlantis

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 6, 2018 10:08

Subject:

Re: Dates of parts 'added' to a store.

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In Suggestions, WhiteVanMan writes:

Hi all.

When anyone looks in a store, and selects a certain part, there is in small grey
letters, showing the date that particular item was added to the store's inventory,
but as I have selected the option of having the particular item(s) 'retained'
within my inventory after it has been sold out, I would like to have this feature
removed as it makes it look as if a store is not adding any recent stock, which
is not entirely accurate.

Regards,

Paul

Any further news upon this issue?

I'm really surprised that this is still here, but surely it can be tweaked
to include the date of the newer additions of the parts have been added to a
store's inventory?

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 5, 2018 17:32

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 70902-1

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Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

70902-1 (Inv) Catwoman Catcycle Chase
122 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: Super Heroes: The LEGO Batman Movie

* Delete 1 Part 44302 Light Bluish Gray Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End (undetermined type)
* Add 1 Part 44302a Light Bluish Gray Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End with Bottom Groove
* Delete 1 Part 44567 Dark Bluish Gray Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Side (undetermined type)
* Add 1 Part 44567b Dark Bluish Gray Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Side without Bottom Groove

Comments from Submitter:
I've just opened a seal example of this set intending to part out, and I've found that these are the hinges reflecting in this change

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 5, 2018 08:33

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 70602-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

70602-1 (Inv) Jay's Elemental Dragon
340 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: NINJAGO: Skybound

* Add 1 Part 75c03 Reddish Brown Hose, Rigid 3mm D. 3L / 2.4cm (Extra)

Comments from Submitter:
The set's instructions shows that only one of these elements are used, but I have found 2 in both sealed sets, hence this request

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 5, 2018 08:04

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 70602-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

70602-1 (Inv) Jay's Elemental Dragon
340 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: NINJAGO: Skybound

* Delete 2 Part 44301 Black Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End (undetermined type)
* Add 2 Part 44301b Black Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End without Bottom Groove

Comments from Submitter:
Parting out 2 sealed sets reveals that this has the ungrooved version of this hinge, hence this request

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 5, 2018 07:42

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 75173-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

75173-1 (Inv) Luke's Landspeeder
135 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

* Delete 2 Part 44302 Light Bluish Gray Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End (undetermined type)
* Add 2 Part 44302a Light Bluish Gray Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End with Bottom Groove
* Add 2 Part 44302b Light Bluish Gray Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End without Bottom Groove (Alternate)

Comments from Submitter:
Just parted out 3 of these sets and 2 had the hinge with the groove, and the other didn't which makes me believe that the set should have the one with the groove, hence this request

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Sep 5, 2018 07:36

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 70602-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

70602-1 (Inv) Jay's Elemental Dragon
340 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: NINJAGO: Skybound

* Delete 2 Part 44302 Light Bluish Gray Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End (undetermined type)
* Add 2 Part 44302a Light Bluish Gray Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End with Bottom Groove

Comments from Submitter:
Just opened 2 sealed boxes of this set to part out, and they have the hinges with the grooves, hence this request

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Aug 21, 2018 17:05

Subject:

Re: Supplying a set's inventory

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In Catalog Inventories, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog Inventories, WhiteVanMan writes:

In Catalog Inventories, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog Inventories, WhiteVanMan writes:

In Catalog Inventories, Hygrotus writes:

Paul

OK great

I've cancelled the original inventory as I couldn't add the newly added
parts from the catalogue, and the newer inventory is now submitted for approval.

The descriptions are adequate I think, but hopefully someone can submit split
images for the yellow 'face' elements, as this will be better than the
ones supplied by LEGO.COM

If this can be approved, it will be great as this means I'll be able to part
out the 2 sets that I have.

Thanks!

Paul

Ok thanks for message, will check it in just a moment

I've also added the correct colour image for the Dark Azure 2x3x2 curved
side brick, as it's a new colour for that part.

Cheers!

Paul

Perfect

Checked and approved. Thank you very much for submiting this invenotry.
So maybe you submit more in the future

I have to say, thank you for approving this quickly as those 2 sets had been
bugging me for a while since I bought them to plunder the 2x4 Blue plates!

I think it's possible that I'll be doing more Duplo sets as I've
decided to get out of doing USED duplo as I have loads of vehicle elements that
I can't shift, and with all of the other parts that I have, they are just
taking up so much space that I could use for the normal LEGO elements.

Another reason why I'm getting out of the USED Duplo, is that there are more
and more Chinese Clones turning up at the car boot sales, so it will be really
hard to garner a decent return...

So, it depends upon whether I manage to see NEW Duplo at reduced prices or not.

Thanks, once again for the speedy approval of that set.

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Aug 21, 2018 16:27

Subject:

Re: Supplying a set's inventory

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In Catalog Inventories, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog Inventories, WhiteVanMan writes:

In Catalog Inventories, Hygrotus writes:

Paul

OK great

Ok thanks for message, will check it in just a moment

I've also added the correct colour image for the Dark Azure 2x3x2 curved
side brick, as it's a new colour for that part.

Cheers!

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Aug 21, 2018 16:19

Subject:

Re: Supplying a set's inventory

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In Catalog Inventories, Hygrotus writes:

Paul

OK great

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Aug 21, 2018 14:18

Subject:

Re: Supplying a set's inventory

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In Catalog Inventories, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog Inventories, WhiteVanMan writes:

I've uploaded images for all of the printed bricks, and only 1 of the 3 'yellow'
ones got 'saved' into my folder/file.

All of the others are correct, with numbers according to BrickLink's style.

Not exactly

They are still wrong

Can you see where I went wrong with the 2x4x2 bricks with rounded ends?

Regards,

Paul

All decorated parts have their own entry with the same number as the main part
plus pb and following number in the numbering system of them in Bricklink.
So look at 4198 as an example, you have four new decotared version of this part.
Type in search 4198pb* (with asterisk), sort by "item number" and "down", result:
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?pg=1&q=4198pb%2A&catLike=W&itemBrand=1000&v=1
See all decoreted have their own separate entry. So you must now crate whole
new entry for four your parts. Thanks to this searching you see the next free
number will be
4198pb31. So crate 4 parts 4198pb with following numbers 4198pb31, 4198pb32,
4198pb33, 4198pb34, describe them in name - add in name what is their pattern.
You can see also in this search how other are named, you can create somthing
similar. But in name for this part there always must be "Duplo, Brick 2 x 4
x 2 Rounded Ends ... Pattern" for "..." you enter your description of pattern.
Then add photos for such crated parts.
Now repeat this for all your new decorated bricks: 31110, 3011, 98223, 31111.
Create new entries with "pb".

Marek

I actually saw where I went wrong.

I'd listed the images before I'd changed the numbers of the parts, and
this accepted the images which was wrong as the part(s) were already in the catalogue!

I think I've done it correctly now, and all it need is for the naming of
the parts to be tidied up.

I've also added the dimensions of the set, and if the parts can be approved,
I can add them to the inventory.

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Aug 21, 2018 07:02

Subject:

Re: Supplying a set's inventory

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In Catalog Inventories, StormChaser writes:

In Catalog Inventories, WhiteVanMan writes:

Right, I've submitted the inventory of the set, and the additional printed
parts have now been added to the catalogue, using the codes found on the set
box's inventory.

I hope that I've done it right(???)

It doesn't matter how "right" you do it, so don't worry about that too
much. The catalog administrators can fix things like part numbers and titles.
You do need to add images, though.

Having said that, formatting your submissions correctly will greatly speed up
the process of approval. Here's a brief tutorial using one of the parts
you've submitted:

[P=6217957]

First thing: that 7-digit number is called a Part Color Code or PCC. These are
unique codes assigned by TLG which identify a particular part in a specific color.
A part in white, for example may have the PCC 6135522, but the same part in
black has the PCC 6001664. These numbers are not used as item numbers, but are
added as PCCs with a catalog change request after item approval.

To create the correct part number for your pending part, you need to find out
which item number is available. To do that, search for the part number with
an asterisk added. In this case, the part number is 98223, so search for 98223*.
You should see this:

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?searchMethod=searchBoth&q=98223*&itemBrand=1000&catType=&itemYear=&catID=&catLike=W

Then sort your results by Item Number and Down. This will reveal that the most
recently used part number was 98223pb014. Therefore, this pending part will
be numbered 98223pb015 when it is approved.

There is good news, though. You can edit your pending submissions by going to
your My Activity page and looking for pending items. There you can change titles,
categories, part numbers, etc.

Is finding the appropriate item number too much work? Yes. Ideally you should
be able to enter the part number and the system could simply assign the next
patterned number. Ideally there would also be less poverty in the world. We
must work with what we have.

Second thing: all titles should be submitted as you would want to see them in
the catalog. For this pending part it means capitalizing the last three words
(Crossed Arms Pattern).

You've got the weight and dimensions added, so I think that otherwise you're
good on this one once you add an image. The same issues exist with your other
pending submissions, like the title for this part:

[P=6217961]

Like I say, though, I wouldn't worry about it too much. Your submissions
should be approved, it will just take longer because of the extra work which
must go into spiffing them up to be official catalog entries.

Thank you, by the way, for taking the time to inventory this set. Duplo is one
of the neglected themes for which sets can go years without ever seeing an inventory.

Well, how can I submit images when they are already available as I saw when I
first put the set's number into the correct box?

Why can't the system take copies of those images and match them to the part?

I'm guessing that I'll need to change the part numbers from the LEGO
code to the BrickLink ones?

more work....

Lol

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Aug 20, 2018 19:23

Subject:

Re: Supplying a set's inventory

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In Catalog Inventories, StormChaser writes:

In Catalog Inventories, WhiteVanMan writes:

8 times out if 10, the images that I supply are too big, and I need to cut/crop
the image to get it small enough to be useful, which I think is too much of a
lengthy process, where the information is already available, so why can't
it be added directly from LEGO.com?

The images can be added from there, but you'll need to do it yourself. People
do it all the time for Duplo parts:

3664pb32 Duplo, Brick 2 x 2 x 2 Slope Curved Double with Clock Hands 4:57 Pattern
Parts: DUPLO, Brick, Decorated

35734 Duplo, Train Cabin Roof 4 x 4
Parts: DUPLO, Train

36075pb01 Duplo, Train Steam Engine Cabin 4 x 8 x 3 1/2 with Yellow No. 925 Pattern
Parts: DUPLO, Train

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Aug 20, 2018 15:18

Subject:

Re: Supplying a set's inventory

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In Catalog Inventories, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog Inventories, WhiteVanMan writes:

Hi all.

I've got 2 copies of a Duplo set that has not been inventoried.

I've tried to submit the inventory, and I apparently need to supply information
about a few parts that are not within the catalogue, but there IS information
about the parts as BrickLink is getting the data direct from LEGO

What do I need to do?

It's mostly the printed parts that I'm having issues with.

Please help as I can't sell the parts as the set isn't inventoried

regards,

Paul

You want to inventory Duplo set yes?
I've see that you submited to the catalog already 8 inventories. Submiting
of inventories isn't change so much from time when you last submited. Now
it is easer than ever.
Submit incomplete inventory it will be pending. I think you using autofill opition.
When you submit inventory of the set and it don't have all parts necessary
in the catalog but they are listed in LEGO inventory, they are marked red, delete
them from the form to go further. Then add the missing parts to the catalog,
after they approval, add them to the inventory which will be pending. After you
complete inventory and will be OK, We will approve it

Then this set will
be available to part out.
I checked you credits and I see you also submited parts and photos to the catalog
so you should be familiar with the process.

regards,

Marek

I understand how the process works, but I'm always struggled with being able
to create suitable images of the 'missing' parts that need to be added
to the catalogue, which is why I was asking if the process can/had been made
simpler as the information is available already.

8 times out if 10, the images that I supply are too big, and I need to cut/crop
the image to get it small enough to be useful, which I think is too much of a
lengthy process, where the information is already available, so why can't
it be added directly from LEGO.com?

I hope you can understand why I'm asking in this regard.

Yours,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Aug 20, 2018 08:20

Subject:

Supplying a set's inventory

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Status:

Open

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jul 27, 2018 06:02

Subject:

Re: Help with some colours please.

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Topic:

In Colors, Abels_Bricks writes:

Hello all.

I'm stumped with 3 colours from a batch of duplo I got yesterday.

The 2 2x2 (same colour) I think are medium violet
The 2x2 and 2x4 (same colour) I think are violet

The single 2x2 I think is light turquoise

I'm asking for help as these colours are rare and I don't want to list
until I'm sure.

Unfortunately I don't have any of these colours in stock or my collection
so I cannot confirm myself.

Thanks in advance
David

I think you have got the colours right.....

Use BL's colour guide to help you, as I can often cross match colours within
bulk lots with known colours with sets and the like.

Why not create a small colour palette using standard 2x2 bricks (they have the
most colours), and use the official BL colour guide to determine those colours?

I've done the same using 2x4's as I have approx 92 different colours
as 48 of them are 'test bricks' and the like...

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Feb 21, 2018 14:56

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 7496-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

7496-1 (Inv) Stretchy at Work
11 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2004
Sets: Explore: Little Robots: DUPLO

* Delete 1 Part 45125 Pearl Dark Gray Duplo Pincers with Clip
* Add 1 Part 45125 Dark Bluish Gray Duplo Pincers with Clip

Comments from Submitter:
I have in my possession elements that make up this set, and the part in question is not PDG, but because of the rough effect of the arms of the grabber, it makes it look like PDG, but the colour is actually DBG
The Peeron site classifies this part being Dark Stone, which is indeed DBG, hence this change request

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 28, 2017 18:51

Subject:

Re: Force sellers to ship in boxes

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Topic:

In Suggestions, chetzler writes:

I think all sellers should be required to ship their orders in corrugated cardboard
boxes. I recently received an order of 24 NEW

59349 Panel 1 x 6 x 5
Parts: Panel

from a 5000+ feedback seller. All 24 of them were thrown into a Ziploc baggie
and that baggie was crammed, along with the other lots in the order, into a flimsy
bubble mailer. Well, you can imagine what the surfaces of those panels looked
like after be squished and tossed from conveyor belt to conveyor belt as they
made their way across the country before being shoved into my mailbox. If they
had been shipped in a cardboard box they wouldn't have received nearly that
amount of abuse.

Therefore I suggest we force all sellers to ship orders in cardboard boxes.
Some orders, such as one or two figs, would probably be fine in a bubble mailer,
but rules are rules and we must enforce them uniformly and without mercy. We
must protect the entire community from the few sloppy sellers that are out there.

If a buyer receives an order that is not in a cardboard box, he must send a picture
of the package (with mailing label visible) to Admin. Once Admin approves the
picture, the seller will receive a non-negotiable negative feedback. If three
such feedback are received then selling privileges are revoked.

I ship 99% of my orders in a box already, so I don't see why this would be
such a big deal.

(yes, I'm making a point but I'm not making up my experience or my store
practices)

I am a very experienced seller as well as a buyer, and I have voted NO.

Why?

Because if I were to start to ship my orders within boxes (PIP Boxes for the
UK), the minimum buy I'd have to increase within my store, which would reduce
my orders to possibly 2-4 a week, and I'd have to start charging my buyers
for the boxes, and they are not cheap.

I use bubble mailers for approx 95% of my orders, and not once have I had anyone
complain about how the order was packaged.

The issue you have is actually down to the seller, and there is no way BL should
be involved within this situation, because BL is just a platform/website which
allows sellers to operate a shop.

There is a potential solution that could eliminate the chance of that from happening
again, and that is for BL to have a 'guideline' page , with various methods
of shipping/packaging solutions that will ensure that items will get delivered
safely.

Good luck with trying to get this resolved with the Seller, and please let us
know of the outcome.

Yours,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jul 27, 2017 16:20

Subject:

Re: FILE completed Quotes

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Topic:

In Suggestions, RoswellGinny writes:

Does it annoy any other Sellers that when you visit your quote page you see EVERY
quote you have ever given? Please add a FILE option so that once a quote is no
longer valid, has been rejected or is even accepted and finished we can make
it go away.

Also, the number in parentheses beside the Quotes (4) link should only represent
open, active, or incomplete quotes. Every time I see it I get a jolt thinking
I have left something undone.

I've already submitted a request to have this done.

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jul 25, 2017 17:43

Subject:

Re: Force sellers to show cart weight

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Topic:

In Suggestions, neghibo writes:

In Suggestions, MarieA writes:

Does anyone have any idea how many sales are lost because users are being asked
to commit to buy with no indication of the final, total cost?

Hi,

there is a Quote for request botton. I do not buy, if seller hasn't it.

em

Actually, the latest thing I bought from a seller stated that they had the quote
feature button implemented within their store, and when I placed the order, it
wasn't shown, so I think the quote feature should be made mandatory as this
will help a lot of buyers...

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jul 1, 2017 06:39

Subject:

Quotes...

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Hi,

Is it possible to have a check box within the quotes page to allow us sellers
to remove quotes that have been cancelled/accepted?

I can see the future scenario of where sellers will have multiple pages of quotes
and none of them will be relevant...

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Apr 6, 2017 08:11

Subject:

Re: New Design on My Orders page since today...

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Topic:

In Suggestions, C0lsanders_ writes:

Same, I see no difference. It's been this way as long I have been selling
(only a few years, but still).

Miles (C0lsanders_)

In Suggestions, Vegitt writes:

In Suggestions, MyTwoPence writes:

Not sure I am liking the new drop down boxes on the Orders page since this morning...

I use a MAC and I find the frames and text are a bit too thin... Can hardly see
them especially when viewing the screen at an angle. Its all a bit of a blur!!
(I always stand next to my partner when picking orders, so am looking from an
angle).

The colours do help a bit. That's a nice touch that has been there for a while
when viewed on the iPhone.

Maybe the text in Bold please!! (pending, paid, shipped, etc... )

... just MyTwoPence Bricks ...

Am I missing something? I don't see any change on the orders page, both placed
and received look the same to me.

Maybe it because it's on a MAC, rather than a PC?

I see no difference, other than the new catalogue display when looking at parts...

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Mar 21, 2017 03:54

Subject:

Re: Counterfiet Set Reporting

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Topic:

This would be a really good time for you to be aware that, in all of my years
of 'playing' with LEGO, I have NEVER found a counterfeit set, with the
LEGO logo present on the studs, or even down to the seals on the packaging.

Yes, there are cases of sets being re-produced by the other CLONE brands (LEPIN),
but even they don't have the LEGO logo on the studs...

Which is why I suspect that you have been mis-led about the YouTube videos of
the box seals etc, purely due to the fact that the LEGO group has so many factories
around the world, all contributing to the production of the LEGO that we all
love.

Yes, there are cases of the slight differences between bricks/parts, which are
either production changes (Modified plates come to mind here), or are actual
quality control issues.

LEGO produced these days are of a slightly lighter/softer feel than those produced
10-40 years ago, again, a change done by the LEGO group, because they changed
the way that the plastic is used within the production of the LEGO parts...

I do believe that the Star Wars set that you have IS a genuine set, but because
you are probably remembering how LEGO had their sets when you were a kid, your
experience is saying that the LEGO you are now handing is 'inferior',
and therefore 'fake', but is actually the genuine article.....

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Feb 17, 2017 07:13

Subject:

Re: Ban for shop with fake item for sale

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Topic:

In Suggestions, neghibo writes:

Good day everyone,

I would ask you what do you think about seller that sell fake item on BL, so
if you would agree for prompt suspension for these shop.

Bye

neghibo

If you think you have found one, report it , and Admin will look into it.

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Feb 2, 2017 15:10

Subject:

Re: Orders Placed page - add horizontal lines

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Topic:

In Suggestions, bagelboybugle writes:

In Suggestions, WhiteVanMan writes:

In Suggestions, Teup writes:

In Suggestions, brisbane_qld writes:

It would be very helpful if you could include some horizontal lines (and possibly
an alternating light background shade) on the "Orders Placed" page between the
listed orders so the eye can easily track from the order number on the left to
the Status & Feedback fields to ensure buyers are changing the Status and adding
feedback to the correct order.

I can see each order without any issues.

Maybe you could change the contrast on your computer screen?

Paul

I cant see the difference in colours on mine either, id actually completely forgot
they were ever alternate colours, having a tiny store it isnt an issue for me
either.

But I will say this much, even though this one doesnt affect me, user changing
the computer screen contrast is inconvenient if the user has their monitor set
up to specific settings for a particular reason as it would have to be changed
back every time the other reason comes into play.

I personally dont see any harm in making lines available, even if its on an optional
toggle on/off basis from store settings, that way BL can very easily help users
out with no extra fuss

I'm beginning to think that this issue is actually limited to certain PC's.

I have a HP TouchSmart 300 PC, and the screen is actually a 20inch LCD one...

Colours are bright and are very noticeable...

Maybe having the ability to change the colour bars when on that particular page
will help?

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Feb 2, 2017 08:43

Subject:

Re: Orders Placed page - add horizontal lines

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Teup writes:

In Suggestions, brisbane_qld writes:

Agree. I still don't understand the new BL's love for contrasting white
with extremely light gray. This applies to set inventories, part-outs, etc. as
well. It's hard to enough to sell Lego just having to figure out Light Gray,
Light Bluish Gray, Pearl Light Gray, Flat Silver...!

This tracking from left to right that you describe has become a kind of bottleneck
in my otherwise smoothly automated selling routine. It's a potential cause
for mistakes, it's tedious and there's no reason for it to be that way.

I can see each order without any issues.

Maybe you could change the contrast on your computer screen?

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jan 31, 2017 13:17

Subject:

Re: Date of parts listed within a store

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Topic:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, Rob_and_Shelagh writes:

[…]
I don't agree that a seller should be able to modify a listing date.

Aren’t sellers already able to do that by removing the lot then creating a new
one?

We can, but it takes time, and if I have the sheer amount that I have listed,
then it's a heck of a time consuming thing to do, so it's not feasible.

I do agree that the listing date does not need to be shown on the buyer's
WL data though.

Yes, I don’t see what it could be good for as it adds no information for the
buyer. (The lot may be old but the parts just added, or vice versa.)

Exactly what I am trying to convey, because such a showing of that data does
tend to imply that a part has been 'unsold' within my store since that
date, and I'm not adding more stuff, where in fact I have been.

The data should be updated to show when the listing of the part was 'added
to' with more stock, rather than having new notifications being sent each
time a store's inventory gets 'churned', which doesn't give a
proper level playing field.

(I've not used BrickStock or anything else like it, so for anyone to suggest
that I should do that, doesn't help as it means that more of my time is wasted)

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jan 31, 2017 10:52

Subject:

Re: Date of parts listed within a store

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Topic:

In Suggestions, jenwick writes:

Paul,

I believe that is for your information. I cannot see how long you have had an
item listed.

Jennifer

It's there, believe me.

Go to your wanted list.

select an item.

visit a store that has that item.

and you will see the date that item was 'added' to the store.

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jan 31, 2017 10:40

Subject:

Date of parts listed within a store

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Topic:

Status:

Discarded

Hi.

Is there any real reason WHY the date is shown when an item is listed within
a stores' inventory?

I've kept the option on when I've sold out of an item, it's retained
within my store's inventory, so that when I add more stuff, I know that of
the 2 listings that I have for that particular item (used and new), the USED
listing is always above the new, ensuring that I don't add used stock to
the NEW listing.

I can't understand why this option is there, but it does seem strange, because
when I'd first listed an item within my inventory 4 years ago, and have since
added more of that kind in the years between then and now, but to a Newbie buyer,
it will give the impression that my NEW stock is 4-6 years old, whereas it could
actually be 2 days old!

Can this feature be given the option of being updateable when new stock is actually
added to the retained listing?

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jan 7, 2017 19:07

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 9132-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

9132-1 (Inv) Community Transport Set
40 Parts, 9 Minifigures, 2004
Sets: Educational & Dacta: DUPLO: DUPLO, Town: Traffic

* Delete 1 Minifig 47394pb065 Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male Medic, Orange Legs, Light Bluish Gray Top with Zipper and Stripes, Light Bluish Gray Hair, Light Bluish Gray Hands
* Add 1 Minifig 47394pb125 Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male Medic, Orange Legs, Light Bluish Gray Top with Zipper, Stripes and EMT Star of Life Pattern, Light Bluish Gray Hair

Comments from Submitter:
As mentioned in this thread
http://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=215081
Main image doesn't show the LBG handed minifig

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jan 7, 2017 19:04

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 9226-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

9226-1 (Inv) Hospital
97 Parts, 6 Minifigures, 2 Gear, 2007
Sets: Educational & Dacta: DUPLO: DUPLO, Town: Hospital

* Delete 2 Minifig 47394pb065 Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male Medic, Orange Legs, Light Bluish Gray Top with Zipper and Stripes, Light Bluish Gray Hair, Light Bluish Gray Hands
* Add 2 Minifig 47394pb125 Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male Medic, Orange Legs, Light Bluish Gray Top with Zipper, Stripes and EMT Star of Life Pattern, Light Bluish Gray Hair

Comments from Submitter:
As mentioned in this thread
http://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=215081
Main image doesn't show the LBG handed minifigs

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 29, 2016 07:00

Subject:

Re: Parting out used sets: stickered parts

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Topic:

In Suggestions, baroness1 writes:

In Suggestions, koozz writes:

Hi,
I do not know if this has been posted before, but here is my question:

I am parting out some nice used sets, some of which have stickered parts. As
one can find, when looking up a particular set in the catalog, these stickered
parts are listed down below under counterparts (or something like that).

Wouldn't it be helpful if these stickered counterparts also appeared in the
(parting out) list when parting out USED sets with stickered parts?

It would make parting out so much easier/quicker and you can easily check if
the stickers are applied correctly.

Like to hear your thoughts!

Tanja

I have also posted about this in the past. It would be great to have the option
of adding the stickered parts when parting out. I agree it would be easier and
much quicker.

I too have said this, but I got brushed off, by the Site's admins claiming
that due to not ALL of the sets will have the stickered counterparts added, it
is easier not to allow this to happen.

But surely, once a set HAS been verified (twice) by the set verifiers, this can
be implemented ONLY for the sets that have ALL of the stickered counterparts?

I would love to have this feature implemented, as I am always parting out used
sets, as I can't always be bothered to try and complete a set that is approx
50% complete.

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 19, 2016 03:57

Subject:

Re: Fixing Bricklink

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Topic:

In Suggestions, spwilson13 writes:

Has work stopped on Bricklink updates? I noticed a lot of links don't work
on pages. If you are in messages, and click the community button, nothing happens.
You have to click the Bricklink button on the left to get to the home screen
for fully functionality.

Also a lot of other items don't work like stoplists.

Just tried the one you mentioned.

Messages, and Community...

Working...

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jun 30, 2016 15:55

Subject:

Dates of parts 'added' to a store.

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jun 12, 2016 16:29

Subject:

Re: Remember Filter settings

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Topic:

In Suggestions, cgehman writes:

In Suggestions, WoutR writes:

In Suggestions, WhiteVanMan writes:

In Suggestions, randyf writes:

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

Hi Admin,

Please also create the option to remember 'My Filter settings'.

Thank you.

Yes, again, please!

In fact, most pages with any kinds of dropdowns or settings don't remember
anything.

Randy

If you look at your 'personal' settings, you will see that this had been
disabled, and you will need to adjust it when you are in a seller's shop...

Just be patient!

Paul

http://www.bricklink.com/storeSettings.new.asp

So, now we have to set this in EVERY store? That's insane. There needs
to be some type of default and then maybe override it at the store level.

-Corey

Aw, please, Just be patient!

This was disabled upon the roll-out, and I'm not really bothered, but why
not use the CLASSIC wanted list instead?

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jun 12, 2016 14:55

Subject:

Re: Remember Filter settings

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Topic:

In Suggestions, randyf writes:

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

Hi Admin,

Please also create the option to remember 'My Filter settings'.

Thank you.

Yes, again, please!

In fact, most pages with any kinds of dropdowns or settings don't remember
anything.

Randy

If you look at your 'personal' settings, you will see that this had been
disabled, and you will need to adjust it when you are in a seller's shop...

Just be patient!

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Feb 29, 2016 21:01

Subject:

Re: Self-Insurance Disclosure

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Topic:

In Suggestions, ToriHada writes:

I can see your point in this, but please understand that not ALL postal services
are geared the same way as the US's

Here in the UK, we can purchase "Track and Trace" on top of the normal shipping
cost, and this often enables packages/post get delivered the next day.

The size of the UK enables this to happen, and I am aware that the size of the
US doesn't allow for that service to happen.

Am I right in understanding that the US's postal service provides "Tracking"
on postage bought on-line?

Maybe your suggestion would be amended to be that instead of 'insurance',
the Tracking service should be provided instead?

Paul

Hi Paul. Tracking is different and not affected by this suggestion. Nowadays,
almost everything in the USA has tracking. And tracking is being offered on
more international parcels too.

So, to address your concern, this suggestion will not affect your ability to
offer tracking in the UK. That is something completely different.

Thor

Right, so if Tracking is now commonplace for most of the US's packages, is
this an extra cost added to the standard shipping cost?

According to the Royal Mail's website, all of the UK's post is automatically
covered to a maximum cost of £20, and the Tracking service that we can buy will
allow it to be increased to £50 (If I am reading this right)

So, why not do-away with the 'insurance' request, and offer the Tracking
option, as I am sure that European postal services don't offer free tracking,
and that is an extra that we have to pay for.

Besides, how the heck are we in the UK, able to find a 3rd party insurer to cover
a package that might not get lost?

(I've never even thought about finding one for myself as I've used the
Royal Mail's service)

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Feb 29, 2016 20:13

Subject:

Re: Self-Insurance Disclosure

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Topic:

In Suggestions, ToriHada writes:

When a buyer marks the BrickLink check box requesting insurance, please require
that sellers state in their terms and a drop-down box on checkout whether they
purchase that insurance from a reputable 3rd party insurer or provide their own
"self-insurance".

Self-insurance is fine, particularly on smaller orders. But when buyers place
large orders, request and pay extra for insurance, most buyers naturally expect
that insurance to be provided by an actual 3rd party insurance company rather
than the seller. If the seller chooses to self-insure, buyers should at least
know this because it may affect their decision on whether to place an order with
such seller, the size of the order they place and whether they wish to ask the
seller to purchase third party insurance instead (at the buyer's expense).

This has nothing to do with trusting one's seller. It has to do with providing
full disclosure and assurance to buyers that there is sufficient financial backing
and uniform published procedures in place to cover their order if something goes
wrong.

Some buyers won't mind the seller self-insuring. Some buyers prefer that
insurance be provided from an independent professional outside source. Give
this information to buyers and let buyers decide what is best for them.

Thor

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Dec 14, 2015 11:56

Subject:

Re: Remove New classification for boxes

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Topic:

In Suggestions, edk writes:

I think what you will need to do is to request that the cat admins have several
levels of box quality available when listing the 'original' box within
someone's inventory.

Maybe this will help to ensure that the correct levels of box quality are being
sold under?

Paul

It is Not a level of quality. It is simply new vs. used. applying your justification
of listing a box as new because of it's quality is the same as listing like
new Used bricks as new.

Let me make it quite clear, right here and now, I have never sold any LEGO that
has been used even once as new, because this is against my ethos.

You didn't even accept the fact my suggestion would do away with the NEW
v's USED debate, as every seller of LEGO understands, there are a few levels
of 'used' when it comes to LEGO, and we all know, chewed, bitten and
yellowed LEGO is not acceptable or even fit enough to be sold as used, except
for use as 'filler' material in building up large landscapes.

My suggestion was this, REMOVE the 'new' listing, and add several levels
of 'used' for the set boxes ONLY.

That way, you will be happy, a few 'original' box sellers will be happy
as they will be able to classify what level of quality their box is in, and the
buyers will be able to judge for them selves.

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Dec 14, 2015 11:24

Subject:

Re: Remove New classification for boxes

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Topic:

In Suggestions, edk writes:

I would like to suggest that the NEW classification for empty boxes be removed.
They just do not exist (maybe on an extremely rare occasion) but people still
keep listing them as new. For the people who think they are correct in listing
as new I challenge you to answer this question. What was used to contain the
particular Lego set you parted out ? Hint..... it was the box. It was USED for
a purpose.. Looking at the price guide it seems like people buy the incorrectly
listed as new more often than the honestly listed boxes. I just feel it is an
unfair advantage for those who are misleading with their new designation.

Ed

I can understand your opinion on this matter, however, I have a few boxes that
have been 'used' as you call it, but the quality of them is far superior
than a generally accepted 'used' one would be.

For example, I buy a opened, built, and displayed Atlantis set at my local car
boot sale last year, and while the set is in a good quality condition, the box
has numerous creases from being in the bottom of the pile in the shed/under the
bed/cupboard, I'd call that box as used, because it is NOT in a pristine
condition.

However, I have, in my un-sorted/unlisted/back-up stock, the same set, still
sealed, and so, when I get round to parting it out, I'd open it in a manner
that would ensure that it could be displayed without the obvious signs of being
opened, and yet, the condition of the box is the same as it was when it left
the factory 5 years ago. (still new in my opinion)

I think what you will need to do is to request that the cat admins have several
levels of box quality available when listing the 'original' box within
someone's inventory.

Maybe this will help to ensure that the correct levels of box quality are being
sold under?

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 7, 2015 15:30

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 40190-1

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Topic:

In Inventories Requests, BrickConductor2 writes:

In Inventories Requests, Hygrotus writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

40190-1 (Inv) Ferrari F138 polybag
43 Parts, 2014
Sets: Racers: Ferrari

* Add 2 Part 3794 Black Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud (Jumper) (Alternate) (match ID 1)
* Change 2 Part Black 3794b Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) {match ID 0 to 1}

Comments from Submitter:
Found this alternate in Seald Set Contest.

__________________________________________________________________________________________
when has bricklink ever been wrong?

It's not BRICKLINK that has been 'wrong', but it is usually LEGO
swapping parts in production for elements that are slightly different, hence
these requests that people make...

I had to do one the other day for a set that was approx 10 years old.

It's no biggie

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 5, 2015 11:35

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 8640-1

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Topic:

In Inventories Requests, viejos writes:

In Inventories Requests, WhiteVanMan writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

8640-1 (Inv) Polar Copter
238 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 1986
Sets: Technic: Arctic Technic

* Add 2 Part 4085b Light Gray Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical - Type 2 (thin U clip) (Alternate)

Comments from Submitter:
Upon Checking this set as I have one on hand, I noted that this particular part was in mine, and not the 'official' BL inventory one.
I checked with BrickSet, and they have confirmed that the clip should be the thin type, however, I checked the instructions and Peeron and they show the type 1's. hence this request as for the others to be included as 'alternate'

Brickset gets its vintage/alternate inventories from Rebrickable, and it is not
clear how Rebrickable populated their inventories. Some of them, anyway, have
been copied straight from BL:

190-1 (Inv) Farm Set
526 Parts, 1975
Sets: Building Set with People: Farm

Peeron on the other hand, is another situation. Many of their inventories are
from excellent sources (and they actually list the source). But there is no log
with a record of changed filed directly with submitters, so in the case of this
set, it's hard to see whether the person who verified the set consciously
changed the variant to the "a" type. Also, there is evidence that some varaint
data was "cleaned up" after the fact (we do that here on BL, too) but without
a change log, it's hard to be sure what is what.

Since this set is on the edge of the line for this part (1986), I would prefer
a straight change. Another consideration is that even in 2015 some members are
having a hard time distinguishing between the types, even with an excellent large
image showing all 4 variants side by side. So confusion of this part at an earlier
date is to be expected.

Speaking of earlier dates, look at the date the inventory was approved (2003),
but 67 lots were added in 2005 (i.e. the whole inventory). Something fishy is
going on here, and it really makes one wonder what the inventory was like for
the previous 2 years. And then the change in 2006 with the Technic pins is another
issue.

Russell

Hi Russell,

I'm surprised as to that you have actually changed the clip totally when
I can see from my instructions, they are supposed to be the Type 1, and yet when
I looked on Brickset they are the Type 2, along with the ones in my set.

This is why I requested the alternate, as like you said, it was on the edge of
the line for the part (type 1).

I think the issue in regard the pins is that the original submitter probably
didn't realise that there were 2 different types...

Wasn't it changed some time ago, the ability to reserve a set for inventorying
purposes to a limit of 3 days before it was re-set?.

I'm sure I can remember several sets being reserved for approx 4 months before
being submitted?

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Oct 5, 2015 09:55

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 8640-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

8640-1 (Inv) Polar Copter
238 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 1986
Sets: Technic: Arctic Technic

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Aug 29, 2015 17:37

Subject:

Re: My inventory accessability

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Topic:

In Suggestions, WhiteVanMan writes:

I'm not sure if this would be implemented or it can be done already, but
as a seller, I like to add stock to my inventory via the catalogue tab.

When the colour guide comes up, it shows the available parts in the colours,
Wanted lists, Price guide and Known colours, and the ones in my inventory underneath
the first column.

I would like to have 'my inventory' above the 'lots for sale'
section as it will save me having to scroll down every time I want to list a
part that I have 'retained when sold out'

I'm sure alot of sellers would agree with me on this?

Paul

(If these can be swapped already, please show me how!)

Has anyone even seen what I am asking?

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jul 27, 2015 17:36

Subject:

Re: My inventory accessability

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Topic:

In Suggestions, WhiteVanMan writes:

Bump!

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jul 26, 2015 13:22

Subject:

My inventory accessability

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jul 22, 2015 16:46

Subject:

Re: Add stickered parts to "Part Out" feature

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Topic:

In Suggestions, cptnruthless writes:

Please add the stickered parts to the "part out" feature - or at least an option
to include them. I often part out used sets that are not complete, it's much
easier to do so from the part out page. But I have to manually add each of the
stickered parts, even though they are listed in the inventory alternates in the
catalog.

Thanks,
Ruth

I asked for this at least a year ago, possibly 2 years ago, and I was told that
it would have been too much hard work to do this....

I even put forward the same argument that you have...

Good luck!

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jul 10, 2015 03:28

Subject:

Re: Stop the Auto Log Out Now!

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Topic:

Off topic of the thread, but did you update the white van?

I did in two aspects....

I upgraded the LEGO Van to a better looking and more streamlined one, and 2 years
ago, I got made redundant from the White Van job, I retrained my self to drive
LGVs, and the firm I work for (K+N), has a contract with Whitbread, who has one
for Costa Coffee, while the 14 tonne Lorries base colour is white, the body colour
is now a Dark Red...

lol

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jul 9, 2015 15:32

Subject:

Re: Stop the Auto Log Out Now!

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Topic:

In Suggestions, BrickItYourself writes:

In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:

In Suggestions, BrickItYourself writes:

I seem to get logged out every 15-20 minutes or so, sometimes it is completely
random

I do not believe this is normal behavior for the site. I only seem to get logged
out at the evening update or when I log in from another device.

You could always open another window and test that you are logged in before you
hit submit on any page.

Good luck,
Jen

I wonder if it has to do with me being on Satellite Internet and having pings
that might take too long for Bricklink's security features...but I'm
no expert in this.

I don't get logged out for at least an hour, it is likely that your internet
provider is the culprit...

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Mar 27, 2015 19:23

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Gear 218066

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Topic:

In Inventories Requests, viejos writes:

In Inventories Requests, WhiteVanMan writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

218066 (Inv) Knights' Kingdom Das Spiel (Ravensburger - German) with 5 Minifigures
Gear: Game: Castle: Knights Kingdom II

* Add 5 Part 3021 Light Gray Plate 2 x 3

Comments from Submitter:
I have just bought one of these games, and the instructions clearly show that the 2x3 plates are included, 1 for each minifig, for use as a 'stand', hence this request.
There are other elements that will need to be included, as they are the Board, Castle, 2 Dice and 3 rubber bands
Regards,
Paul

As this game was releaed in 2006, I'm thinking the plates should be Light
Bluish Gray instead of Gray.

Russell

Hi Russell.

I can confirm that the plates are actually Light Gray...

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Mar 25, 2015 17:58

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Gear 218066

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Topic:

In Inventories Requests, WhiteVanMan writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

218066 (Inv) Knights' Kingdom Das Spiel (Ravensburger - German) with 5 Minifigures
Gear: Game: Castle: Knights Kingdom II

The French version of this game has the 2x3 plates, and the owner of the only
one on BL can confirm that the set has a cardboard Castle, Board, targets, dice
and rubberbands.

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Mar 25, 2015 17:55

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Gear 218066

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

218066 (Inv) Knights' Kingdom Das Spiel (Ravensburger - German) with 5 Minifigures
Gear: Game: Castle: Knights Kingdom II

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Feb 3, 2015 08:18

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 7591-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

7591-1 (Inv) Construct-a-Zurg
115 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2010
Sets: Toy Story

* Delete 1 Part 44375 Dark Purple Dish 6 x 6 Inverted (Radar) - Undetermined Stud Type
* Add 1 Part 44375b Dark Purple Dish 6 x 6 Inverted (Radar) - Solid Studs

Comments from Submitter:
Per the catalogue 'marked for deletion' message I just received in regard to the 6x6 dishes, I do remember my one coming from this set, and it's the one with solid studs.

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jan 30, 2015 17:47

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 70404-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

70404-1 (Inv) King's Castle
961 Parts, 7 Minifigures, 2013
Sets: Castle

* Add 2 Part 3794 Light Bluish Gray Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud (Jumper) (Alternate)
* Add 1 Part 3794 Dark Bluish Gray Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud (Jumper) (Alternate)

Comments from Submitter:
Parted out 2 of these and the Jumper plates were different in one of them, hence this request

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jan 28, 2015 09:30

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 2195-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

2195-1 (Inv) Small Bucket
228 Parts, 1997
Sets: Universal Building Set: Basic Set

* Delete 2 Part 3007 Yellow Brick 2 x 8
* Add 2 Part 3006 Yellow Brick 2 x 10

Comments from Submitter:
I made 1 small mistake when I submitted the inventory, as the 2x8's in yellow should have been 2x10's
regards,
Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jan 8, 2015 19:01

Subject:

Re: Require sellers to pass a test before selling

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Castleguy121 writes:

Keep in mind that the bigger the seller is, then the more mistakes they make.

maybe this is because they get so many large orders due to the high volumes of
'lots' that their stores have.

Sometimes I have a mistake or two within my inventory and I am able to rectify
this by having some of my 'personal' stock available, but if their stores
are run so tightly without any lee-way what so ever, mistakes are likely to happen.

However, it is possible that due to some set's inventories being incorrect
upon being parted-out, some parts are not the correct type or even not available,
that is where some mistakes are made.

The vast majority of us are 'hobby' sellers, who only do this to off-load
the parts that are not needed, and while it is nice to get large orders now and
again, these multi-lot ones are a real bug-bear as they DO take time to fulfil
and these are usually where mistakes can occur.

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jan 8, 2015 17:53

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 3056-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

3056-1 (Inv) Go-Kart
18 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 1998
Sets: Town: Classic Town: Race

* Add 1 Part 2447 Trans-Light Blue Minifig, Visor Standard (Extra)

Comments from Submitter:
Just parted out a sealed bag that contained all of the elements from this set with the extra visor part, hence this request

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 10, 2014 09:25

Subject:

Re: If you don't mind another......

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Lego_Feats writes:

I think your idea has merit, as there are several sellers who have stop listed
me, and there is one that I'd love to buy several items from, but obviously
I can't.

I have no idea as to why I'd been stop listed, except that I do remember
one stopping me due to the fact that I asked a question, and because of that,
I'd been listed.

Paul

Hmmm

If your in the habit of asking questions I may have to stoplist you too !!!
Outrageous behaviour :p

I know!

Mind you, the item(s) I'd like to buy are not cheap, and a nice order would
be forth coming if I were not stop listed...

Their loss really...

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 10, 2014 09:11

Subject:

Re: If you don't mind another......

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Topic:

In Suggestions, popsicle writes:

I'd like to put forth another suggestion, on this fine Saturday morning,
before we head out for the day.

I feel just as strongly about this issue, as I do with my previous suggestion.

When a member takes the decision to place another member on their stoplist, that
an option is offered during the process of stoplisting. Perhaps a check-box to
tic-off if you would like to keep the lines of communication, open.

This would be at the discretion of the member doing the stoplisting.

Maybe two levels of stoplisting; one without contact (more severe), or a less
severe level, allowing contact.

I would further suggest that the option be left open as long as the member is
on the stoplist. Allowing the stoplisting member to open-up comms, or close if
desired.

-Cory

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 6, 2014 19:56

Subject:

Re: Add picture of set contents

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Qzaks writes:

On the catalog entry, there are currently 3 pictures:
1. Image of Instructions
2. Set No: / Name:
3. Image of Original box (or polybag)

I would suggest adding a picture (or 2) of the contents of the set so you can
see all of the bags and loose large parts that would be included.

Should be really helpful for those who have open sets and they want to see if
all of the contents are there.

I have voted no, because this will make the catalogue more slow to load and having
to include the picture will NOT make things easier for sellers.

The set's inventory is used as a guide to determine if a used set is complete
or not, not a picture, as the picture will not be able to show ALL of the pieces
in full detail.

I'm guessing that you have several unsealed sets, and would like to determine
if the number of bags is correct?

I did try and implement a feature of where the number of bags could be included
within the listing in the catalogue, but it was turned down due to the "fact"
that the official number of bags does change when sets are packaged for each
market region.

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

May 1, 2014 20:02

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set Loc391404-1

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Topic:

In Inventories Requests, hazelsden writes:

In Inventories Requests, WhiteVanMan writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

LOC391404-1 (Inv) Worriz foil pack #1
12 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2014
Sets: LEGENDS OF CHIMA

* Delete 1 Part 11233 Light Bluish Gray Minifig, Headgear Mask Wolf, Plain (Extra)

Comments from Submitter:
I have checked 6 of these sets, (by weighing them, using a digital scale that reads to 1000x0.01g) and none have this extra part, which leads me to conclude that the original inventory submission is wrong.
However, my sets came from the UK's version of May issue Legends of Chima comic, which is possible that the inventory has changed.

Hi Paul,

The submitter of the inventory assured me that he did indeed have an extra mask,
and extras are just that - extras. They are not part of the regular inventory
and some sets may have them and other sets not. Extras are just that and they
may or may not be included in a set, and quantity of extras may vary from set
top set.

Hazel
Inv. Admin

Hi Hazel,

I did find it strange that this extra part was found in this set, as I have found
that of all of the Chima sets that have been on the comic, no extra parts have
been found, including the ones that I have inventoried. (which is why I included
the additional 'comment' in my original post.)

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Apr 29, 2014 08:17

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set Loc391404-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

LOC391404-1 (Inv) Worriz foil pack #1
12 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2014
Sets: LEGENDS OF CHIMA

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Mar 29, 2014 18:15

Subject:

Re: Rejected Catalog Submissions

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Topic:

In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:

I have seen some of the images that you have submitted of stickered parts, and
there has been no real improvement on the ones that are already in use.

Ouch! I guess I opened myself up to criticism by making this suggestion. I believe
the relative value of my image submissions is not really relevant here. Just
trying to make things better if possible.

Thanks,
Jen

I agree with what you are saying, but my response was not intended as a criticism,
but as a pointing-out of that some images have no real need to be improved upon.

I have noted that there some images that have been taken straight from the box
image/instructions and from LDD which are not quite up to the standard that a
'proper' camera image can be, and I'm all for it to have those replaced.

Like I did mention, maybe you could focus on those parts that have no image,
and these can be found within the catalogue section.

I've done several this way myself, but I just can't get the images reduced
to be used as a small one..

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Mar 29, 2014 10:08

Subject:

Re: Rejected Catalog Submissions

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Topic:

In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:

I suggest that every time a Catalog submission, Inventory Change Request, Image
upload or similar action is rejected by the admins, that a message must be sent
to the submitter to explain why. It is disheartening to take the time to add
something you believe is valuable to the site, and then have it just disappear.
Everyone deserves the courtesy of a reason and response. How else can corrections
be made?

Thank you,
Jen

I have seen some of the images that you have submitted of stickered parts, and
there has been no real improvement on the ones that are already in use.

Maybe you could focus on the ones that have no image available, or are so blurry
that they are not exactly clear enough.

But, hey, I have submitted several images and they got refused, which has not
been an issue, however, I agree with your request, and I have voted yes.

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Feb 7, 2014 07:52

Subject:

Re: Refine inventory/reservation process in BL 2

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Topic:

In Suggestions, enig writes:

Maybe one should also be only able to reserve the set if he/she had at least
10 inventory corrections submitted, meaning that they actually know what they're
doing.

I agree, as I have found that there are quite a few sets that need to be done
and yet they don't..
I found a set that it's inventory had been submitted but the submitter had
put in this style of Technic pin in instead of the other...

4459 Technic, Pin with Long Friction Ridges
Parts: Technic, Pin

2780 Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges
Parts: Technic, Pin

So, I had to drop a line to the submitter explaining what had happened and it's
been rectified. (Yay!)

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Dec 16, 2013 02:56

Subject:

Re: Sort Your Inventory By Part # Or Color?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, BinOfBlocks.Com writes:

Some of you that have stores, have you found it better to sort your inventory
by the part # or by color?

Just a friendly piece of advice, the suggestions section of the Forum is for
the CATALOGUE or for IDEAS that buyers and sellers feel that would improve the
whole experience that BrickLink offers.

Your question is best aimed at the 'HELP' section of the forum's
listing of topics.

However, I have my store's inventory sorted by BrickLink's catalogue
as when an order gets placed, I can pull the parts as I scroll down the list.

(You can change the settings of how an order looks when it gets placed within
you own store)

Hope this helps,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Dec 6, 2013 07:57

Subject:

Re: mega blocks, kre-o, best lock etc.

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Prismiad writes:

I would like to see some other brands of bricks available on the site, obviously
they would have to have a seperate category because no one wants a mega block
when they thought they were getting lego. Lego is obviously the best but the
other brands have certain parts that are very useful, wheels and weapons being
the best examples.

I'm sorry, but this is a web site designed primarily for the sale of products
and items designed by the LEGO company.

Although there are other 'custom' designed items for sale here, they
are CUSTOM designed and not products designed/made/released by a main stream
seller/company, ie Kre-o and others

So your 'suggestion' is going to be voted NO, and NO again by approx
99% of the buyers and sellers on this site.

Why not join the Mega-blok web site?

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Aug 29, 2013 17:49

Subject:

Re: Site suggestion

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Topic:

In Suggestions, frog4gators writes:

Is there anyway possible to save your "cart" so the items will remain in the
cart from computer to computer (login). Or if you have a glitch in your internet
and have to reboot it?

I've lost countless hours having to search through everything I wanted again.

Not all stores have Hold Order Open options.

Thanks

There is no possible method to keep items in your cart while you are 'shopping'
within a store other than keeping several 'tabs' open and each time you
get logged out, just log back in using a different tab.

(never the one that you have your cart open within a store)

I have set up my wanted list containing the elements that I want and when I browse
a store, I then look at others, using a different tab for each store.

Hope this helps.

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jan 28, 2013 10:37

Subject:

Re: REAL photos near the sets for sale:

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Topic:

If a seller is unwilling to send me a quick picture, then I am unwilling to send
them money. Simple as that! There are many sellers who will take the time to
send you a picture.

-Ruth

Hang-on.....

Maybe this is the case for some sellers....

I once had a lengthy discussion/negotiation with a potential buyer over a set,
and even after supplying the pictures (my time) I didn't sell the set.

So, maybe it's that factor of time being involved with a potential sale and it
falling through puts people off from supplying their own pictures etc etc

No worries or issues with me as I rarely sell sets. (all of the used ones I have
are dismantled anyway)

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Jan 24, 2013 13:50

Subject:

Re: condition codes?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, gfones writes:

Suggestion to add codes to the condition column that indicate:

A. Unused mint (No damage and unused)
B. Unused not mint (Rubbing in bag, etc.) Seller is required to add description
of damage in item description and can only be combined with items described with
the same damage.
C. Used Near mint (Used but no damage)
D. Used Damaged, seller is required to add description of damage in item description
and can only be combined with items described with the same damage. Additional
idea the seller also has to provide a non-stock picture of time?

I'm sorry, but I'm guesing that you have had a few elements that were sold to
you as new, but, in your opinion were used.

However, please bear in mind that this possible scenario can happen, and I'm
not saying that it will with all of the major sellers.

Over time, parting out sets will build up one's stock, and there are cases of
where even I have seen the quality differences between a set's elements from
5 years ago and today.

My example is this:-

A seller has parted out 10 identical sets that contains 4 1x1 Blue Bricks upon
his start up of his store on BrickLink.
The seller parts out more different sets over the years and occasionally, 1x1
Bricks in blue are added to the stock, but don't get sold.
6 years go by and NONE of those 1x1's have sold because no-one wants them...
Seller reduces the price, and boom, they get sold.
Because of HOW these 1x1's were stored, the orignal ones have signs of 'use'
even though they are classed as new because they didn't get used.
Buyer complains that the 1x1's have small 'micro-scratches' even though they
got taken from MISB sets
Seller responds by say that they are NEW...
Buyer retorts saying that they are not becuase of the scratches...
Negatives get placed etc etc

Now, I use my storage system like how BrickLink's parts catalogue is set up...

I use multi drawer cabinets and each drawer is allocated a certain element(s)

I snap together all of my USED Lego as it is easier to count that way as I can't
part out 2x4 plates as well as 2x4 Bricks, and obviously small parts like Technic
pins are bagged.

All of my NEW is kept separate, again in drawers, lined with paper to stop surface
rubbing, again with certain elements in per drawer.

It is inevitable that some elements WILL get rub marks and this is ACCEPTED by
the mainstream BL community

Even BL states that elements taken from a MISB set may have rub marks and the
parts are still classed as new.

Hope you can understand what I have said.

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Dec 20, 2012 06:32

Subject:

Re: Hidden fees - It's a loose-loose game

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Topic:

In Suggestions, 1977_mauro writes:

But at my shop!!! No handling fees, no PayPal fees!!!

Mauro

But not enough stock to warrant me buying from you....

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Dec 20, 2012 06:30

Subject:

Re: Hidden fees - It's a loose-loose game

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Thunor writes:

I just did a little investigating on how much sellers AND Bricklink are loosing
from one buyer - ME!!

(due to all the crazy T's & C's and hidden charges)

These figures are approx: -

In the past 6 months I have spent close to £900 (± $1500) on parts, sets is a
whole lot more.

I buy very few sets on BL - because I am not buying discontinued sets, only snagging
bargains for parts "elsewhere".

So parts of that £900 approx £100 was spent here, buying from other sellers,
the other £800 + went to TLG direct.

Which means that's £800 in lost sales to B/L and about £32 in "commission" B/L
would have received.

One seller lost a £70 order (and we "fell out") because I baulked at being ripped
off

I used to buy all my parts here, but little by little I got tired of all the
BS charges, even if TLG are more at least I know exactly what I will pay!

Just a small fish granted, maybe (rogue) sellers don't care as there are plenty
of fish in the sea?

When it comes to selling, parts should be priced correctly to include all the
costs of selling, those "rogues" with all their extra's are skewing the sales
average by I would say at least 5%, likely more - which means that honest sellers
are loosing.

I don't see any way the costs per order should exceed an average of 50¢

I do and could go on - apologies - graham

Hi Graham....

You are quite right to be able to show where and who you wish to do so, but as
a part-time seller myself, I agree with you when it comes to the 'lot fees'..

I've recently received an order, consisting of 3,000+ parts in 50+ lots, and
I am happy to take that kind of order as it DOES clear-out elements that are
taking up space and I can now re-stock the drawers that those elements were in,
making it a win-win situation for me.

I do sympathize with those sellers that get clobbered with high 'lot' orders,
as I have organized my store like the BL catalogue, (new one one side of the
room and used on the other), it DOES take time to pull a drawer, search for the
element that you need, and that could be for only 1 of those parts, and so multiply
that by 100-200, and you can see the time mounting up...

I had one order like that once, and it took me nearly 5 hours to do, and I couldn't
do anything else that night as I was just shattered from the constant checking/searching
and bending over to get the drawers..

I can see why those 'lot-fees' get implemented, but they shouldn't be that HIGH...

Just do as I do, walk away from those stores that have that kind of thing going
on, and buy sets where you can take the elements you need from and sell the rest...

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

Posted:

Nov 9, 2012 17:49

Subject:

Re: Changes to inventories

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Why do you use 3rd party upload data streams?

I've always used the BL one, and I have found it easy to use.

Paul

I may part-out 2-5 different sets at once and I populate the remarks fields with
drawer ID's to know where everything is physically located in my inventory.
With Bricklink, I have to manually type "P11" for every round 1x1 plate. With
brickstore I can consolidtae lots from all the sets at once, select all the round
1x1 plates and apply "P11" to all of them at once, regardless of color.
Also, once I part out one set that way and later on par out another it's a simple
re-upload of the file and I can skip the other steps AND I can save the remark-field
data to actually put the parts where they go before uploading it and not fear
the Bricklink page refreshing and I lose ALL of that work.
-Ash

I see, you use your own stock listings and not the BL catalogue one...

I have my store's inventory laid out just like the BL one, in alphabetical (ish)
order, with the larger selections broken down further to either colour or type.

I part-out a great variety of sets and so get alot of 'different' parts as my
store's inventory will show...

However, back to my suggestion, wouldn't it be a help if BL2 were able to inform
sellers that an inventory change had taken place?

Obviously it wouldn't help you in that regard, but I'm sure there are other sellers
that don't use 3rd party uploaders

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

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Nov 9, 2012 17:12

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Re: Changes to inventories

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In Suggestions, ash_274 writes:

In Suggestions, WhiteVanMan writes:

I'm not sure if this could be implemented or not, but I do think that this would
be a good feature.

You know how it is where a new set gets added to the BL catalogue, with (at the
time) correct inventory, and as some get parted-out, there are several discrepancies
within the inventory and so an inventory change gets submitted?

Well, I have found that if some people part-out a set prior to the inventory
change, they wouldn't know about the differences in the parts/quantity unless
they checked 100% accurately.

Would it not be possible for the BL system send a message to the persons who
had parted-out that set PRIOR to the inventory change request and inform them
of the different items?

(Obviously this would have to be within a time frame of say, 6 months of the
set being first released)

I'm pretty sure that this is the reason for SOME of the inventory differences
in seller's stores.

The most recent issue I found was that the inventory for this

30210-1 (Inv) Frodo with Cooking Corner polybag
29 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2012
Sets: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings: The Lord of the Rings

The original inventory stated that the round 1x1 plate was Black.

The 14 sets that I parted-out has Reddish Brown, with the instructions showing
it to be Reddish Brown.

So, if I hadn't checked as I was sorting the parts, I'd have been out of 14 black
1x1 round plates.

Also, there was, in 2 of the sets, the newer version of the Jumper plates (with
the bottom grove)

Could this feature be implemented in the BL2?

Paul

bump for evening crowd

I've liked this idea before if the site would send out a notice of inventory
change to sellers that parted-out a set in question, but it could only work if
sellers used Bricklink's part-out mechanism. I and other sellers use 3rd-party
and manual XML uploads to part-out sets and Bricklink couldn't monitor what raw
date coming in means.
-Ash

Why do you use 3rd party upload data streams?

I've always used the BL one, and I have found it easy to use.

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

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Nov 9, 2012 16:23

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Re: Changes to inventories

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In Suggestions, WhiteVanMan writes:

30210-1 (Inv) Frodo with Cooking Corner polybag
29 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2012
Sets: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings: The Lord of the Rings

bump for evening crowd

Author:

WhiteVanMan

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Nov 9, 2012 04:40

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Changes to inventories

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30210-1 (Inv) Frodo with Cooking Corner polybag
29 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2012
Sets: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings: The Lord of the Rings

Author:

WhiteVanMan

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Nov 4, 2012 17:56

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Re: Definition of status Complete

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My 1 cent for now. I'm broke or I would give my 2 cents lol. -Jason

Part out some sets, you might get an order

My thoughts exactly!

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

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Nov 4, 2012 17:12

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Re: Definition of status Complete

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Well I object to that

Some people list their sets without figs. So NO figs...
If not all figs are present: NO checkbox, and seller can indicate in his desription
the ones that are present (or missing).
The main idea is to have a clear overview (and if not all figs are present, it
is not cpmplete anyway). Some sets have 10-12 minifigs, you can't expect a checkbox
for all of them...
In your case, nothing would have prevented to list the set without minifigs (why
not sell them seperatly then) or simply stated in the description. Or you could
have bought the missing fig

I was intending to buy the missing 'fig, but the buyer told me that he was not
fussed if it was missing or not as he just wanted the be able to build the set!

Any way, I'm not fussed if you object , but you are right as to that some sets
have a high number of 'figs and I was thinking that it would be awkward to have
check boxes for that many...

Regardless, your idea does have merit, and I hope that BL2 does have soemthing
like this in place...

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

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Nov 4, 2012 16:29

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Re: Definition of status Complete

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Agreed, but the future Bricklink shoud have some checkboxes to indicate subconditions

Complete set of bricks Y/N
All Minifigs Y/N
All stickers Y/N
Buildinginstruction Y/N
Box Y/N

These questions should be answered while listing and the system should classify
automaticly with indications in the priceguide:

C M S BI BOX

Y Y Y N N -- would be complete
or
N Y Y Y N -- would be incomplete
or
Y Y N Y Y -- would be incomplete

offcourse with little color indications to make it easy.

This would help to chose when buying used sets
And the priceguide would reflect the presence of all subconditions so that sellers
can have a better guideline.

But NO to current suggestion (sorry OP)

Eric

I do like Eric's suggestion in regards the check boxes for the set listings.

There has been many a time that I have searched for a set, and have had to wade
through the incomplete listings to find those that have the instructions and
set parts without the minifigs, because the minifigs are not needed by me as
I only want the parts because the set is cheaper that way.

So, little check boxes for the sellers is a GREAT guide for those who are selling
sets that have parts missing.

However, in regards to the minifigs being included, well, I sold a Market Street
set, which had no instructions, and 1 minifig missing (out of 3), which means
that the check box for that will be of no use.

Could BrickLink 2 have check boxes for the set's individual minifigs?

That way, we could then see if 'that all important minifig' was missing or not...

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

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Aug 15, 2011 19:53

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Re: Number of bags per set...

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In Suggestions, jd5775 writes:

In Suggestions, WhiteVanMan writes:

Hi all,

I'm sure that alot of people may agree with me about this, but I do often wonder,
when I buy an opened set, that has sealed bags, how many bags there should be
for that particular set...

Why not have the number of sealed bags for each particular set listed next to
the dimensions of the set in the catalogue?

I'm sure this will be a great help to those who buy incomplete sets that have
some sealed bags and want to 'restore' the set to it's original glory.

Obviously some of the older sets will be a little hard to confirm, but as time
goes on, I'm sure, they will get confirmed...

Regards,

Paul

Older sets with the perforated, non-labeled bags are not universally consistent
in number and contents. They vary by region. European sets tend to have more
bags and less pieces per bag whereas US versions have less bags with more pieces
per bag.

Maybe we can have a 'Starting point', say perhaps, sets from the year 2000 or
maybe even earlier than this, IF it can be confirmed that the original set has
that particular number of bags.

Author:

WhiteVanMan

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Aug 15, 2011 19:36

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Number of bags per set...

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Author:

WhiteVanMan

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Mar 2, 2011 07:54

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Re: New sub-heading for Catologue browsing

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In Suggestions, FigBits writes:

I'm not sure that I understand the suggestion.

When I go to the Catalog tab, the first drop-down entry box has eight choices
not six (and Instructions is included).

If I want to list instructions for sale, I go do the Sell tab, and again I see
Instructions listed among the 9 category types for the item I want to sell.

--
Marc.

I meant to say that there is no 'browsing' section for the instructions like
the other items, because I use this page quite alot rather than the 'sell' tab.

When I'm listing parts, I use the browse section to take me to the parts, in
which I then input the part number and it will take me to the part(s), or, if
I know what the part is, I just click upon the correct category.
This is the kind of thing I'd like to see for the instructions...
After all, to me the 'sell' tab isn't as quite informative at the 'browse' section
as there are times when I find a piece/part and I am not sure as to where it
goes and the browse section helps...
Do you understand me now?

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

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Mar 2, 2011 06:59

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New sub-heading for Catologue browsing

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Hi all,

I'm making this suggestion in regards being able to look for instructions from
the catologue tab from the top bar.

As it is at the moment, there are 6 sub-headings, all for the various items in
the catologue, and yet there is none for the INSTRUCTIONS...

The ONLY way to input instructions into a store's inventory is to look up the
set, and then look for the instuctions entry when I have clicked upon a few steps
and buttons etc etc.

Why not add a sub-heading for the instructions ONLY?

I think this would make things alot quicker and easier.

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

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Dec 8, 2010 08:19

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Coupon sub list for USED/NEW

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This is in response to a question that I'd asked in the Forum about coupons..

I would like to have the ability to limit/edit my coupons to the USED/NEW range
of goods that I sell in my store.

Maybe something like a tick box, for USED or NEW Parts/sets/instructions etc

I'm sure that alot of people would like to have offers ONLY on USED parts rather
than NEW as the NEW stock will have been bought at cost and the USED from alternative
sources (like Ebay Craigs list etc etc).

So PLEASE implement theis change as I'm sure it will be very useful for those
sellers that need to shift certain items...

Author:

WhiteVanMan

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Nov 30, 2010 14:39

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Parting out whole USED sets with stickers...

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Hi all,

I know how the parting out system works for NEW sets, with all the parts including
the extras, but surely the parting-out system can be tweaked to allow USED sets
that have the stickers applied?

I do find it time consuming, parting out used sets, to find that I have to tick
all the boxes that have parts that have a sticker applied AND then have to input
them individually afterwards...

(Unless there is a feature that is already there...)

Regards,

Paul

Author:

WhiteVanMan

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Sep 25, 2010 11:25

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Re: Invoices/packed/processing tabs

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