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In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, jennnifer writes:

In Catalog, firestar246 writes:

Ok, so this might open a can of worms, but is there a reason why some statuettes
are minifigures and others are minifig, untensil, decorated?? Or is it just
up to whatever the person who adds it feels like doing?

My sense is that if they were supposed to be a small minifig then it was added
as such and if it was used as an actual statue/toy then it was added as a utensil.

Yep.

Astronaut guy doesn't seem to follow the pattern.

I tried to have this fixed almost three years ago and was rejected by the catalog
admins at that time without even an explanation.

https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=226017&nID=1055785

You are exceptionally polite in your persistence.

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Jun 25, 2020 14:02

Subject:

Re: Decorated Statuettes.....

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In Catalog, firestar246 writes:

My sense is that if they were supposed to be a small minifig then it was added
as such and if it was used as an actual statue/toy then it was added as a utensil.

Astronaut guy doesn't seem to follow the pattern.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Jun 24, 2020 22:19

Subject:

Re: How are stud measurements translated?

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In Catalog, Crafteewon writes:

In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog, Crafteewon writes:

Hello

I got a quote request from a customer saying that the shipping was too high.
When I looked at the order it looks like the below piece is the issue.
I have shipped this part before with no issues as lettermail.
With Canada post anything thicker than 2cm must be sent as parcel which is much
more expensive.
I am trying to understand how bricklink takes the 2x2x2 and translates that to
shipping dimensions in centimetres or inches.
Also can someone help me to understand how this can be 2x2x2 when one side is
longer than it is wide.
Is one of the measurements stacked bricks?

Thanks for any help

Edward

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=261

Thank you this helps, but it doesn’t address how bricklink uses this information
as it relates to packaging limits.

BrickLink keeps a separate database for packaging dimensions not related to the
format of our catalog data. The new database was derived from a mishmash of sources
but is now updated by members posting in a certain thread here in the Forum.
You can only view the dimensions entered for the parts in your shop on the My
Inventory pages.

Hope that helps,
Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Jun 24, 2020 00:19

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 10176-1

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Inventories Requests (Entry)

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

10176-1 (Inv) Royal King's Castle
811 Parts, 12 Minifigures, 2006
Sets: Castle: Knights Kingdom I

* Change 2 Part Black {2453 Brick 1 x 1 x 5 (Undetermined Stud Type) to 2453a Brick 1 x 1 x 5 - Blocked Open Stud or Hollow Stud}
* Change 13 Part Light Bluish Gray {2453 Brick 1 x 1 x 5 (Undetermined Stud Type) to 2453a Brick 1 x 1 x 5 - Blocked Open Stud or Hollow Stud}
* Change 2 Part Reddish Brown {4460 Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 (Undetermined Stud Type) to 4460a Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Open Stud}

Comments from Submitter:
I acquired this set from its original owner in fantastic shape and still built. I am reasonably confident that these parts were not mixed with other sets, and this can be treated as a reliable source to update the inventory.

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Jun 4, 2020 11:01

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Administrator!

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Yes, congrats and thank you so much for all you do for BrickLink!

In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

In Catalog, Teup writes:

Congrats Hygrotus! And thanks for all the work you're doing

I second this. He puts in far more work than many people realize for the site.
Check out the list of top contributors:

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

I love this page. It's good food for those of us who are a wee bit competitive.

Jen

The contributions page shows he is in the top four contributors for all but a
single category. And that page reflects the entire 20-year history of BrickLink.

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 31, 2020 10:52

Subject:

Re: Cannot add Game to inventory

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Inventories

In Inventories, OlarFin writes:

I have several games that I want to add. The GAME value is not in the catalog
list.

As an example I am trying to add: Lava Dragon: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?G=G3838#T=P

The inventory app will not accept: G3838, 3838-1, G3838-1 WT#?!?

I just added Lava Dragon with no problems. What pages are you using that you
are seeing this error?

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 30, 2020 15:30

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Minifig loc041

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In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:

Hey! Can I get some cred?? Here is my copy of the instructions.

Jen

I didn't look to see who added the minifigures!

(face palm)

If I would have seen it was you, I would have said "They are correct."

Awww, thank you!

I have made mistakes from time to time though...

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 30, 2020 15:05

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Minifig loc041

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In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:

In Inventories Requests, paulvdb writes:

In Inventories Requests, Oakelm writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

Minifig No: loc041 Name: Lagravis - Heavy Armor

loc041 (Inv) Lagravis - Heavy Armor
Minifigures: LEGENDS OF CHIMA

* Delete 1 Part 11098 Pearl Gold Minifigure, Armor Breastplate with Shoulder Pads, Front Stud and 2 Back Studs
* Add 1 Part 11097 Pearl Gold Minifigure, Armor Shoulder Pads with Front Stud and 2 Back Studs

Comments from Submitter:
Wrong armor shoulder pads are listed for this figure, this can be confirmed from the instruction download from lego on page 5 of set 70010. I have this figure and can provide picture of correct setup if needed.

This has been wrong in the catalog for a long time and many sellers probably
have this listed as pictured. So it would be better to add a new minifigure and
have this one marked for deletion.

It looks like the armor shoulder pads for this minifigure were switched with
another minifigure this is pcitured with 11097 when it should have 11098. Can
you also add a new minifigure for this one?

Minifig No: loc042 Name: Razar - Pearl Gold Armor

loc042 (Inv) Razar - Pearl Gold Armor
Minifigures: LEGENDS OF CHIMA

TLG either got the instructions wrong or got the official box and set images
wrong. The box and set images show the minifigures as they are in the catalog,
but the downloaded instructions show them reversed. My kids have this set. I
will find the hard copy instructions that I have to see if they match the downloaded
instructions. Maybe the online instructions are wrong.

Cheers,
Randy

Hey! Can I get some cred?? Here is my copy of the instructions.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 27, 2020 22:35

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 75936-1

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In Inventories Requests, legofrank110 writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

75936-1 (Inv) Jurassic Park: T. rex Rampage
3096 Parts, 6 Minifigures, 2019
Sets: Jurassic World: Jurassic Park

* Add 1 Part 98138 Rust Tile, Round 1 x 1
* Add 1 Part 87747 (Not Applicable) Barb / Claw / Horn - Large

I think you might be a bit confused about how this form works. What were you
trying to change?

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 27, 2020 21:17

Subject:

Re: Comments during instant Checkout

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In Suggestions, Teup writes:

By the way, I see that Bricklink's descriptions are a bit off and need improvement

"Purchase Confirmation: Sent to a buyer who made a purchase with Instant Checkout"

Not true, only when it is paid onsite. Otherwise it is not sent.

"Order Invoice: Sent to a buyer who you issued an invoice to"

...or sent instantly by Instant Checkout, unless the order is paid onsite.

I reported the typo and the poor grammar on that page to BrickLink for 6 months
before I gave up. Even rewrote the whole thing correctly for them. No one was
interested.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 25, 2020 22:11

Subject:

Re: Comments during instant Checkout

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In Suggestions, tEoS writes:

I have never seen a feedback, as long as, your most recent neutral. I thought
we were limited to 80 or so characters?

Wow! You can write a whole novel apparently. I just tried and was still limited
to 80. Maybe it was edited?

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 25, 2020 21:05

Subject:

Re: Comments during instant Checkout

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In Suggestions, BHamBricks writes:

I recently decided to add instant checkout to my store. I received my first
ever neutral feedback because I didn't include a note as requested in the
buyer's comment section. My suggestion is to add the buyer's comments
section on the sellers invoice (like it always has been on the invoice when an
invoice was requested). There is no buyer's comments section on the email
I receive notifying me that an order has been placed. In this instance, this
caused an unpleasant experience for the buyer.

Please excuse my ignorance, but where are comments left during Instant Checkout
viewable to sellers? I am wary of this system still and info like this makes
me even more uncertain.

thanks!
Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 25, 2020 11:22

Subject:

Re: Category Definitions - Update

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In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

As part of the larger roadmap project of updating catalog guidelines, we anticipate
making this page official on or before June 1st, 2020:

This morning I had two different people ask via PM that we delay implementing
these new definitions for item types and categories so that we could discuss
them further.

I see three paths we could take from here:

1. Make these official in one week from today, but not move anything yet.
Instead, only move things as part of projects on the roadmap.

2. Make these official and immediately begin allowing limited movements
of item types and categories as necessary.

3. Delay making these definitions official.

My thought is that these definitions will not be perfect. They must be field-tested
and will change over time as flaws are discovered. They have been delayed for
20 years and I'm not overly thrilled about further delays.

But I also understand that the last few months have been an exceptionally busy
time for sellers, so many sellers simply haven't had time to consider or
comment on the definitions.

So my preference is for the first option from the list above. What's yours?

Thanks for being so responsive about this issue! I am comfortable with Option
1 as it keeps things moving forward and respects the work that has already been
done. And, I would be very relieved to know that parts won't be moving around
yet without further time (and maybe discussion.)

Keep up the great work,
Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 25, 2020 11:17

Subject:

Re: Why are these Hinges?

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Here is another Hinge category pickle:

[p=x277]

47973 Hinge 1 x 3 with Two Pins, Locking 1 Finger - Round Pin Holes
Parts: Hinge

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 17, 2020 11:24

Subject:

Re: System Updates & Keeping People Informed

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In Suggestions, stevetq2 writes:

Please keep us all better informed so we can service our customers properly and
support you all at BrickLink to continue to proved an otherwise great site.

I would appreciate a constructive response from admin to this message

Thanks

I realize that this doesn't cover all the points in your suggestion but here
is the most recent response from Admin about this issue:

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1197156

It is quite a bit more than we have received in the recent past, so I am hopeful
that more positive and constructive changes are on the way. I do also hope they
develop a communication system to let us know of upcoming changes.

Take care,
Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 9, 2020 09:06

Subject:

Re: Order Received Settings

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In Suggestions, mike1burns writes:

I don't know the proper place to post this but I have a question about order
received settings.

I see 12 ways to sort items but not really any that sort by item number. I would
like
Condition - Category - Item Number - Color Name

Do most sellers sort by category than number? It seems like that makes most
sense. It would be nice then, if orders could be sorted that same way.

Thanks

Sorting by item number is a difficult issue with this site. They are a combination
of letters and numbers and won't give you consistent results.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 7, 2020 12:28

Subject:

Re: Items missing from Inventory after been added

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Inventories

In Inventories, Superbar writes:

Hi all,

I know I definitely added some particular items to my inventory some days ago
but now they seem to be missing?! Is it possible that if someone adds them to
their cart they are removed from my inventory even if they didn't buy them?
and is there any way to check this?

Kind regards

Bar

No, there is no way to check your inventory history. But you can look in your
stockrooms. Aso, the most common errors occur I believe when updating items on
the My Inventory pages, hitting Submit Changes and then having the site time
out on your request. (Or on the final page of the Add Items dialog.) Check and
double check your work.

Good luck,
Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 15, 2020 10:17

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 8093-1

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Inventories Requests (Entry)

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

8093-1 (Inv) Plo Koon's Jedi Starfighter
168 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2010
Sets: Star Wars: Star Wars The Clone Wars

* Change 2 Part Light Bluish Gray {3794 Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud, Jumper (Undetermined Bottom Type) to 3794a Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)}

Comments from Submitter:
Confirmed in the set in my personal collection.

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 15, 2020 10:03

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 8093-1

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Inventories Requests (Entry)

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

8093-1 (Inv) Plo Koon's Jedi Starfighter
168 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2010
Sets: Star Wars: Star Wars The Clone Wars

* Change 2 Part Black {44302 Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End (Undetermined Type) to 44302a Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End with Bottom Groove}

Comments from Submitter:
Confirmed in the set in my personal collection.

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 11, 2020 15:11

Subject:

Re: 3830c01 Hinge Brick 1 x 4 marked for deletion

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In Catalog, Autour writes:

Hi,

The reason why 3830c01 Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel is marked for deletion is not
justified IMHO ("it sets a precedent for adding dozens of unnecessary combinations
of hinges").

I don't think anyone has the intention to create colour-combinations for
these two parts combined.

Most sellers just want to sell the two parts together to avoid unequal (worthless)
quantities of the underlying parts.

So can this decision be undone please so that new items can be listed?

Best regards,
Kris - Autour des Briques

The no precedent excuse does not hold water. There is a whole gamut of 3937 assemblies
listed in the catalog. Like Stormchaser stated and is trying to overcome: things
happen here on the whim of a single Admin. This particular case is an example
of an illogical decision.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Mar 23, 2020 15:33

Subject:

Re: Updates to Instant Checkout (Canada)

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In Suggestions, Emporiosa writes:

In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:

In Suggestions, Emporiosa writes:

IC did not use the USPS API last time I checked. I think most sellers just decided
on one rate that covered the costs in most zones and left it at that.

Jen

Ah ok, I only based it on what I read in the help notes here: https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2464

So for US sellers, how do get to establish what a zone is? As far as I can tell
for us here, we can't even go by Provinces nor Postal Codes, so there are
no ways for us to create zones within Canada.

I believe those 'zones' are just ways for the seller to organize international
shipping. My understanding is that there are no zip code based anything in IC.

Jen

Ok good to know. I'm not sure how granular it is for you guys with USPS but
for us in Canada, we go from basic Lettermail (2cm thickness maximum, low weight
max) which is standard country-wide, and then jump to basically only a single
kind of parcel service (if you exclude Xpresspost) which varies SO widely in
prices across the country. A parcel that ships within my city for $11.27CAD (and
also ships to Toronto and Montreal for the same price) costs $14.80 in a town
15 minutes away from my house. It's actually cheaper for me to send that
same tracked parcel to the US.

It's so difficult for us to create generic shipping parcel prices because
the gap between the prices in different parts of Canada is so great. The urban
cities in ON/QC ship for $11.27CAD for me (or even cheaper in QC due to taxes),
but can reach just over $20 for the same parcel in the more remote areas on the
opposite side of the country. If we could at least create manual zones, even
based on province of the buyer, we would at least be able to create a better
"average" price for all buyers.

The differences in our zones is much smaller. For me in Chicago, the smallest
package ranges from $2.74 to $3.18. A 16oz package is $5.04 to $5.70. Over that
weight, we have to use Priority where the differences get much more noticeable.
But 90% of my orders are below 16oz so it is not too much hassle.

Good luck!
Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Mar 23, 2020 15:08

Subject:

Re: Updates to Instant Checkout (Canada)

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In Suggestions, Emporiosa writes:

IC did not use the USPS API last time I checked. I think most sellers just decided
on one rate that covered the costs in most zones and left it at that.

Jen

I believe those 'zones' are just ways for the seller to organize international
shipping. My understanding is that there are no zip code based anything in IC.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Mar 23, 2020 15:02

Subject:

Re: Updates to Instant Checkout (Canada)

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In Suggestions, Emporiosa writes:

As far as I can see, IC looks to have been setup in 2017 with little to no additional
updates having been made to it. I have e-mailed Help Desk a couple of months
ago with no response, so just posting here in the forum to hopefully gain a bit
more visibility (and perhaps other buyers/sellers from Canada could add onto
this):

-Provincial sales tax; Canadian sellers who must collect provincial sales tax
may not enable IC at all for domestic orders. This is one of the most basic requirements
which is preventing myself (and others) to move fully to IC. This primarily impacts
the higher volume stores.

-Zone-based shipping for Canada Post; as far as I know, only USPS has a built-in
API at the moment. Due to the granularity of Canada Post, this would be of huge
assistance, or at least let us create zones by Province or Postal Codes and we
can manually set up pricing based on that information. Canada is a vast country
and this impacts pricing.

Thank-you for your consideration

-Sarah
Emporiosa

IC did not use the USPS API last time I checked. I think most sellers just decided
on one rate that covered the costs in most zones and left it at that.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Mar 22, 2020 20:14

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 76052-1

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In Inventories Requests, golferdanc writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

76052-1 (Inv) Batman Classic TV Series - Batcave
2488 Parts, 9 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: Super Heroes: Batman Classic TV Series

* Add 2 Part 6178 Reddish Brown Tile, Modified 6 x 12 with Studs on Edges

Comments from Submitter:
Instruction booklet pages 61 & 62 show this tile, modified to start the exterior of the batcave.

I believe you are referring to these:

6205 Tile, Modified 6 x 16 with Studs on Edges
Parts: Tile, Modified {Dark Orange}

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Mar 19, 2020 21:11

Subject:

Re: Will someone inventoryJurassic park 75936 set

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