BrickLink Discussion Forum

Maybe one of your employees is messing with you. If they have the PW they can
login from anywhere. Did you fire anyone and forget to change your PW?

In Technical Issues, CanadaFirst writes:

In Technical Issues, yorbrick writes:

We use brick freedom and the programmer just confirmed to me that his software
does not do this and cannot do this.

What if bricklink confirms that their software does not do it and cannot do it?
And that it must be down to user behaviour.

Especially if you have multiple people accessing the same account, you cannot
possibly know what has happened unless you monitor their usage of the software.
One off errors occasionally happen when people do their work.

I hear that, but in cases where this happens it's very late at night when
no employees are working, and the change is at the same time for all orders that
are changed so user error seems unlikely.

If bricklink looks into this and says that it's impossible that it's
them, we'll investigate further but I don't see what other options we
have in this case.

we don't use brick freedom to mark orders as shipped or anything like
that, only to synchronise inventory.

Author:

CPgolfaddict

Posted:

Sep 20, 2023 21:26

Subject:

Re: Hey sellers! Please don't be PayPal only

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Topic:

Buying

You can pay with a credit card through paypal without having a PayPal account.
You will need an email address that is not associated with an existing paypal
account. At least this works in the US.

Delete your web browser cache & cookie, then close all browser windows. Open
the browser, login to bricklink and click Pay on the order. After entering
the email that is not associated with paypal in the first paypal screen and clicking
'next' you should see something like this. Don't login, just fill
in your credit card details.

In Buying, MEOWFACE writes:

Some of us buyers can not use PayPal at all. It's the only payment service
in the world I cannot use it reliably, one must keep the same phone forever for
PayPal, generally stay in your home country 100% of the time, and other conditions
that don't work for every lifestyle. Quite a few sellers here already I would
have bought from you, but you only accept PayPal... so then I must find another
seller

I would love to see more sellers here offering various payment types, specifically
offer some non-Paypal options, I'm begging you lol 🤣

Author:

CPgolfaddict

Posted:

Aug 1, 2023 20:32

Subject:

Re: Minimum Buy

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Technical Issues

Sorry for the delay. Just too busy. So I think I've found some very screwy
edit issues in the Store management and shipping method pages. Something about
fields that hold currency values.

With no store minimum set, If I try to delete a shipping method minimum, the
save appears to work normally. But if I scroll back down, the original shipping
method minimum amount is still there!

If I reduce the shipping method minimum to 1.01...scroll back down that works.
Then try to delete, save. Scroll back down 1.01 is still there! If I change
it again to 0.01 that works. THEN I can delete the shipping method minimum completely.
I'm stumped...

Screen shot is of store minimum & lot minimum of $1.00 each. Sometimes the values
display as 01 other times as 1 but never 1.00 which is what I'd expect.

In Selling, CPgolfaddict writes:

So if I want to set a store-wide minimum buy, Does this message mean I have
to first set a minimum buy on every shipping method?

Or just one shipping method?

Author:

CPgolfaddict

Posted:

Jul 31, 2023 20:08

Subject:

Re: Minimum Buy

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Topic:

Selling

Can you explain how

"Just try to be coherent?" is actually a question?

In Selling, 1001bricks writes:

In Selling, CPgolfaddict writes:

So if I want to set a store-wide minimum buy, Does this message mean I have
to first set a minimum buy on every shipping method?

Either set a minimum for the whole shop, or set a minimum depending the shipping
method.

But not both in contradiction.
Just try to be coherent ?

Author:

CPgolfaddict

Posted:

Jul 31, 2023 17:32

Subject:

Minimum Buy

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Topic:

Selling

So if I want to set a store-wide minimum buy, Does this message mean I have
to first set a minimum buy on every shipping method?

Or just one shipping method?

Author:

CPgolfaddict

Posted:

May 29, 2023 23:15

Subject:

Re: Shipping regular mail no tracking

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It depends on what 'regular mail' means. I recommend asking the seller
for details.

If the seller is in the US, the USPS First class letter and large envelope rates
do not have tracking... even with printed postage labels (e.g. stamps.com).
A letter/paper envelope with no padding could be a disaster for shipping figs.
Sorting machines are likely to chew up the figs.
saw 'regular mail' a paper envelope letter was my first thought.

But last I heard, the USPS will also accept a USPS first class package (e.g.
a bubble mailer) with enough stamps on it to cover the retail package rate.
But there won't be tracking.

All of the above are domestic "USPS First Class" variants. For international,
there are a few other variables.

PS: I don't think BrickLink has ever approved, or forbidden any shipping
methods. Perhaps something has been lost in translation. I'd say bubble
mailers are generally accepted by BL buyers and sellers for small parts and fig
orders. But that isn't what 'BrickLink approved' means.

I hope it all works out for you.

In Shipping, Taz21 writes:

A seller i recently bought 2 high dollar figs from says this how he shipped.
Question is does any ine else use this method? I wont just seems odd to me. And
he says its approved brick link method.

Author:

CPgolfaddict

Posted:

May 22, 2023 18:06

Subject:

Re: ….. nice….. Part 2. Thanks usps. 😡

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Topic:

Agreed...the tread marks are probably from the envelope getting stuck in a sorting
machine.

Luckily they also didn't slap postage due on it for the package rate.

In Shipping, jennnifer writes:

In Shipping, BricksOfFaith writes:

In Shipping, bricksahead writes:

Did you ship this order via First Class Mail Parcel or First Class Mail Large
Envelope?

First class envelope. I always ship smaller orders that way unless requested
otherwise so I can keep shipping prices down for my store.

Then you made your own mess here. First Class envelope is for paper only and
is not intended for mailing merchandise. The rules specifically preclude variation
in thickness and rigidity. First Class envelope is intended to be run through
the roller sorting machines.

Don't blame the USPS or its employees for this one.

LEGO parts must ship First Class package.

~Jen

Author:

CPgolfaddict

Posted:

Apr 24, 2023 09:27

Subject:

Re: Contest Finally Begins...

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Topic:

Contests

500

Author:

CPgolfaddict

Posted:

Apr 8, 2023 14:53

Subject:

Mass Feedback, Drive Thru at top of orders pg

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Topic:

Suggestions

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Please add an additional copy of these links somewhere at the top of the orders
received page. I'd rather not have to scroll to the end (or hit Ctrl-End
on Windows.)

Author:

CPgolfaddict

Posted:

Mar 31, 2023 21:07

Subject:

Re: PayPal Account

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Topic:

Help

First make sure your browser cache & history is cleared. On the first paypal
screen enter an email address that is NOT tied to your paypal account. That
looks like it kicks off the ability to pay w/out an account. I didn't go
any further than this....

Author:

CPgolfaddict

Posted:

Mar 29, 2023 23:34

Subject:

Re: Did my buyer go priority without my consent?

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Topic:

https://www.usps.com/business/verify-postage.htm

File a dispute via email. (there is an email on the page above). Give them as
much detail as possible. adjustment number, tracking number, ship to/from addresses,
etc. I've had it take months for them to get back to me. But I've
won every one of mine when I filed the dispute.

I'm thinking that more than one package winds up in or on the automated scale
& scanner system. I assert as much in my dispute. Several times I've had
very small USPS First Class Packages shipped in #000 or #0 bubble mailer get
adjusted as a priority flat rate item. I'm guessing a scanner catches a
QR code on another package at the same time it catches the bar code on my label.
Or two packages on the scale increase the weight throw off the weight.

I've always asked for them to check the cameras. (they must have pictures
or video). Since I can track the package back to a BL order, I can be fairly
certain what sort of packaging I've used.

In Shipping, b.b.beyond writes:

Hi all,

I have a question.

On 3/18/23, I created a First Class shipping label for a 7x4x4 box that weighed
4oz. I paid $4.44 for the label. I shipped it out the next day.

On 3/26, I got a notification from USPS that the package was changed to Priority
and I was charged an additional $5.63.

I was not asked to change from First Class to Priority. Did the recipient request
it without consulting me?

I e-mailed USPS to complain about the situation on 3/27, but there hasn't
been a response yet.

I paid the charge (required in order for me to print additional shipping labels)

What do you think happened here?

Thanks,

-BB&B

Author:

CPgolfaddict

Posted:

Feb 22, 2023 22:32

Subject:

Re: No Option for "Paid"

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Topic:

Problem

Only since BL implemented Sales Tax / VAT collection for the buyer's location.
In the US --- https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2503

Chances are your buyers have been clicking the pay button, rather than the link.
BL also puts a warning on the invoice if the buyer's location requires sales
tax....

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

Message from BrickLink:

This message is to guide you through the payment process for BrickLink Order
#000000000. In the rare case that Seller provides different off-site payment
instructions below, we would like to advise you to submit payment using the PAY
NOW button on the Order Details page. This is because any payments made using
other methods may result in an improper transaction where tax is not paid to
the state. Thank you, and we appreciate your continued support.

To submit payment for this order, click on the PAY NOW button on the order details
page.

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

In Problem, TheBrickGuys writes:

For this kind of order you the payment button appears for the users, but if you
put a link in your comments and they used it then it needs to be refunded and
paid using the button on Bricklink.

I had the link in the past but since a few years ago I removed it and just point
the users to use the Pay button that appears inside the order view (linking to
it) and on their orders placed page.

So your saying that if I send a manual invoice to a customer that there is a
"Pay" button on there? Below is a line that we included on all invoices
we send manually for the link top make the payment(the X's are replacing
my PayPal email):

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?&cmd=_xclick&business=XXXX@XXX.com¤cy_code=USD&amount=41.64&item_name=Order21450872

So I take it that all this time (at least sense BL implemented onsite payments)
I should not have had that line in there because there was always a "Pay"
button on the invoice? Which makes sense considering I always see the pay button
when I place an order on BL and get sent an invoice.

Jim.

Author:

CPgolfaddict

Posted:

Feb 10, 2023 14:37

Subject:

Re: calculating shipping costs

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Topic:

I see $6.50 for a flat rate padded mailer in your store for a few small parts.

I'm guessing you are using the "API" or you started with another
old shared shipping methods. If you are, don't do that.

Commercial rate for the Flat Rate Padded is currently listed at $8.80 - https://pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/Notice123.htm#_c078

In Shipping, KKautz writes:

Brand new to selling on Bricklink, please help. I cannot figure out how to ship
without losing money. Does anyone have any advice?

Author:

CPgolfaddict

Posted:

Feb 9, 2023 18:38

Subject:

Funky changes to shipping & insurance amounts

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Topic:

Selling

Twice in the last two days.... in orders where the seller requested insurance.
BL is increasing the shipping amount, and decreasing the insurance amount.
In both cases the changes offset. But it looks funny on the order when the amounts
aren't what I expect.

I'm guessing there is some funky pro-rating required because in some states
insurance is NOT taxed (it is an untaxed service). Because there is one shipping
charge... a portion of the shipping must be allocated to the insurance because
the shipping of an non-taxed item is also not taxed.

Is this a short term fix? because looking at these makes my head hurt.

Author:

CPgolfaddict

Posted:

Feb 9, 2023 11:14

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 42115-1

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Topic:

Inventories Requests (Entry)

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

42115-1 (Inv) Lamborghini Sián (Sian) FKP 37
3696 Parts, 2020
Sets: Technic: Model: Race

* Add 4 Part 68577c01 Metallic Gold Wheel 62.3mm D. x 42mm Technic Racing Large with 10 'Y' Spokes with Black Tire 81.6 x 44 ZR Technic Straight Tread (68577 / 23799) (Counterpart)

Comments from Submitter:
Wheel & Tire counterpart from this set.

Author:

CPgolfaddict

Posted:

Jan 28, 2023 11:24

Subject:

Re: Tell Me: What Do Sellers Want Most?

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Topic:

General

Minimum sell quantity on each lot. D

I can 100+ of a 0.01 part. 101, 102, 127 etc.

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1371730
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=543963
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=475633

In General, dcarmine writes:

Most of you know that I am on the BrickLink Marketplace Panel group of which
Admin Tanja. We will be meeting next Wed, Feb 1, and I need some seller feedback
to share with the group.

During the last meeting we were told that the plan for seller tools was scraped
because what was being developed did not fit in with the plan for the new site.
(Yes there is a plan to write a new site). Yes, I am MORE than disappointed that
we, once again, are not getting anything new to help us.

So I am wanting your seller input that can get us a few things now, to work with
this site, to hold us over until the new site is done. My recollection is the
next two years.

I have a few pet peeves that I will be sharing, but I want to hear your annoyances.
I know they are many, hit me. I'll do what I can.

Post here or PM me, either way is fine.

Thanks
Donna Carmine
Nebraska Brick Store

Author:

CPgolfaddict

Posted:

Jan 27, 2023 19:44

Subject:

Re: Tell Me: What Do Sellers Want Most?

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Topic:

General

sorry, I mis-clicked. I wasn't done editing. ...But close enough.

In General, CPgolfaddict writes:

Make the creation & management of shipping methods modular. (In order of importance
to me)
1. Shipping packaging. If I use model a size zero (#0) mailer, I should be
able to enter the packaging limitations (e.g. interior volume) once. Then let
me re-use that package for multiple shipping methods.
2. Pricing by weight. There are 20 USPS First Class International Package zones,
each with 4 tiers of pricing. 80 prices to key in/change if using all zones.
Multiply by the number of different packages I might use for shipping international...
(this is why I only have two at this time).
3. Insurance

USPS API (allowing for commercial rates), UPS API, Fedex, others? -- I
find UPS via endicia/stamps.com is often a better option vs. USPS now days.
Not just for domestic orders.

If the APIs are NOT feasible then pls. provide some sort of feature that will
allow me to approximate domestic shipping zones. e.g. pick a bunch of states
per zone, Beginning digits of zip codes, etc.
expand my use of IC for larger and larger orders.

Show only the one entry per Ship Group on the shipping methods section of the
store terms page.

In General, dcarmine writes:

Author:

CPgolfaddict

Posted:

Jan 27, 2023 19:40

Subject:

Re: Tell Me: What Do Sellers Want Most?

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Topic:

General

Author:

CPgolfaddict

Posted:

Jan 21, 2023 20:03

Subject:

Re: Onsite pmt. BL address does not match PayPal

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Topic:

Problem

From what I can tell I've seen this happen maybe 3 times in the last year
or so. Very rare...but it shouldn't happen. Admins? Anyone else have this
issue with IC+onsite payments.

In Problem, CPgolfaddict writes:

I have an Instant checkout/onsite pmt domestic US order with PayPal Pmt address
in Virginia and the BL order address in Florida. I thought with onsite payments
this can't happen any more.

Author:

CPgolfaddict

Posted:

Jan 21, 2023 16:58

Subject:

Onsite pmt. BL address does not match PayPal

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Topic:

Problem