BrickLink Discussion Forum

In Announce, StickyBrickit writes:

So it's been quite a while now since the bolt out of the blue announcement
that Lego had acquired this site. I remember at first there was quite a lot of
concern that they would ruin the site, or at least have an overall negative impact.
However I haven't really noticed any difference so far (perhaps a bit more
downtime from the server?).

Just wondering what other people's thoughts are now that they've had
control of the site for a while. Better, worse, about the same?

I would guess that LEGO has done very little that has directly affected the site
up to this point except:

Non-LEGO items have been removed.
Some language and terms have been updated.
The sales tax/brexit/vat issues were met head on, but I don't know if LEGO
was the impetus for this.
Our volunteer admin are now called Experts.
A few surveys have come and gone...

Did I miss anything?

Lots of people are assuming the LEGO is now in direct control, but I haven't
seen any evidence that this is the case. Help Desk is still slow. Bugs still
aren't fixed. Transparency is actually getting worse. Shrug.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 27, 2021 11:08

Subject:

Re: Buyers seeing that I don't ship to state

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In Help, zorbanj writes:

I don't even red threads with this subject anymore. 2 more topics I now
skip over:

I can't part out set 71741 Ninjago City Gardens!

I'm waiting to be verified as a new shop, How long does it take?

Am I the only one who uses the forum search button?

Nope! But I'd bet we don't hear too much from people who DO use the search
first.

Jen

In Help, Tracyd writes:

Check the forum for this issue. This has been answered so many times it's
annoying to see a post about it now.

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 25, 2021 14:29

Subject:

Re: Tire Sorting Guide

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Catalog Identification

In Catalog Identification, Andrsv writes:

That looks great

thanks!

Is it OK if I put a link to it from my website avbricks.no?

Yes, for sure! The images are all mine or LEGO stock images so I think there
would be no problem with posting it.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 25, 2021 14:26

Subject:

Re: Tire Sorting Guide

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Catalog Identification

Oh, thanks and you're welcome everyone. Your kind words are making me feel
warm and fuzzy.

I forgot to ask if anyone has these in hand:

11209 Tire 21 x 9.9
Parts: Wheel, Tire & Tread

18977 Tire 24 x 12 Low
Parts: Wheel, Tire & Tread

35578 Tire 37 x 14
Parts: Wheel, Tire & Tread

and could confirm the presence of a molded part number?

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 25, 2021 11:30

Subject:

Re: Remove 1 item from order

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Selling

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

In Selling, wendybrowne writes:

Dear super wild and crazy chicken! lol!

i have tried using that page to amend a few orders, it has never worked for
me, the customer says they don't see any option to approve a change in the
order, and I don't know where to tell them to look in their brick link account,
so i put a credit on the invoice.

i would like to know where exactly where does the customer find the "approve
change" in their account?

People have already answered this for you. It might better if you would start
reading the answers you get when you post on the Forum:

https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=289706&nID=1270835

In Selling, wildchicken13 writes:

In Selling, TechnicBuilt writes:

Hello

I have an order where the buyer ordered Qty 1 of a 1x1 Tan Plate. I have this
plate in my inventory but it is actually Nougat.

How do I remove the item form the order. The order has not been paid yet as it
is an manual invoice and I need to add shipping. Is the easiest way to credit
them the cost of the 1 item and then tell them what happened in an order note?

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 25, 2021 11:26

Subject:

Tire Sorting Guide

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Catalog Identification

Hello all,

I have updated my Common Tire Sorting Guide:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/mfflmbrgrwq660d/LEGO%20Common%20Tire%20Sorting%20Guide%202021.pdf?dl=0

It's meant to help you sort out all those pesky tires quickly and accurately.
Remember to be sure that you print it out actual size if you want to be able
to just line your parts up with the images on the page.

Please let me know if you have any suggestions for improvements or notice any
errors that need fixing! If the dropbox download isn't working for you, just
send me a message to get a direct copy.

Take care,
Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 25, 2021 09:40

Subject:

Re: better quality of store logo

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In Help, SaveYourBricks writes:

Does anybody know, if it's possible that the store logo can be uploaded in
higher quality?

Nope... 72px x 72px is what we have at the moment.

Your logo looks cute! I can see why you would want to show it off.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 25, 2021 09:28

Subject:

Re: Grammar: Less -> Fewer

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In Suggestions, axaday writes:

In Suggestions, E.Leslie writes:

I imagine I'm not the only one to be aware of this grammar mistake. When
searching a store's inventory, there's a drop-down menu that says "All
Filters." Once it's been expanded, it can be minimized by clicking "Less
Filters."

Properly, in English grammar, when there is a countable noun, we do not use the
quantitative adjective "less". That's flat-out wrong. We must say "fewer".

We can say "less milk," but not "less cookies." We must say "fewer cookies."

So here, English grammar demands that we say "Fewer Filters."

I do think that correcting this error will enhance the site's professionalism.

You are correct about the grammar. However, “less” is very commonly used this
way in the United States. Much more commonly than “fewer”. There is a fuzzy
line between poor grammar and a language evolving. They’re/there/their is clearly
on one side of the line for me, as an example, but less/fewer doesn’t bother
me.

I like this point of view!

My kid loved the Weird Al Word Crimes video when he was little. It's been
playing in my head since this thread started yesterday...

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 25, 2021 09:24

Subject:

Re: make a collection of sets and search them

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In Suggestions, subx writes:

This is probably more of an end user thing, rather than something that’s going
to help anyone sell anything, but I’ve always thought it would be handy if I
could create a collection of the sets I own. Then being able to ask things like:
whether I have have a particular part in my current sets, which of my sets does
this piece come from, etc.

I’ve had a search through past suggestions and can’t find anything quite like
this, but can’t imagine this hasn’t been thought of before. Or maybe it’s yet
another feature that’s buried in the interface that I haven’t found!

You are looking for Rebrickable!

https://rebrickable.com/

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 25, 2021 09:22

Subject:

Re: What does HLC mean?

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LEGO products

In LEGO, jennnifer writes:

In LEGO, re_collection writes:

Hi all,
just a curiosity, what does HLC mean?

[p=3069bpb382]

Thanks

Heartlake City?

It's where all the Friends live.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 25, 2021 09:22

Subject:

Re: What does HLC mean?

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LEGO products

In LEGO, re_collection writes:

Hi all,
just a curiosity, what does HLC mean?

[p=3069bpb382]

Thanks

Heartlake City?

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 25, 2021 09:13

Subject:

Re: 47566pb02L and 87568pb02L Different?

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Problem

In Problem, firestar246 writes:

I have a mad buyer because he ordered 87568pb02L and 47566 was stamped on the
piece. According to him: 47566pb02L has a light gray print and 87568pb02L has
a white print.

87568pb02L Arm Mechanical, General Grievous with White Pattern on Left
Parts: Minifigure, Body Part

He himself said he knows that bricklink has 47566pb02L as an alternate item number
to 87568pb02L but also says that I listed on the wrong listing. I got that piece
from a new set and know I listed it correctly.

So is there actually a difference in print between the two? If so, there should
be a note on the listing (like 2345p01)

2345p01 Panel 3 x 3 x 6 Corner Wall with Black Lines Pattern
Parts: Panel, Decorated

or separated listings (like what happened
to 92747pb01).

92747pb01 Minifigure, Shield Elliptical with SW Gungan Patrol Shield Pattern (Undetermined Type)
Parts: Minifigure, Shield
Marked for Deletion

The buyer is having a very hard time understanding that I didn't
make a mistake. He's saying it's my responsibility to make sure I list
items correctly, which I did.

I am not sure about the differences, but since BL only has one entry for all
versions, it's up to the buyer to inquire if the seller has the exact variation
they wish to buy. They placed an order for 87568pb02L and you don't have
a crystal ball. ( I assume so, anyway.) I looked quickly and didn't see other
sellers listing this part with a note about the number or print color.

We need our resident Star Wars minifig expert! I only have the older version
so I can't help with the comparison.

Good luck with your buyer... hope they listen to reason.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 25, 2021 00:56

Subject:

Re: Remove 1 item from order

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Selling

In Selling, peregrinator writes:

In Selling, TechnicBuilt writes:

Just buy a copy of

71741-1 (Inv) NINJAGO City Gardens
5574 Parts, 22 Minifigures, 1 Gear, 2021
Sets: NINJAGO: Legacy

and take the 1x1 tan plate from it

I am trying to imagine a world where I wouldn’t be able to just find one of those
in our own collection somewhere....

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 24, 2021 18:38

Subject:

Re: Any pointers for running a store?

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In Help, cycbuild writes:
What is your BrickLink rule of thumb to organizing inventory and pulling orders?

Condition / Category / Size / Color

I pull orders alphabetically by Item Name since that mostly aligns with Categories.

I've heard that sorting by parts not color is a good one. Another is cutting/taping
your own boxes to save on shipping.

This takes a lot of time. If I sold a lot of sets, it might be worth it, but
I mostly sell parts and ship small orders.

And a lot of pros and cons to setting a minimum price/lots.

You need a minimum unless you are just trying to raise your feedback. Otherwise,
you will be losing money on itty bitty orders. Buyers hate lot limits. Don't
use them unless you have to.

My sub-query would be; are there any slow sellers that you
leave in the odd parts bin, or push to the end of the queue (of listing parts)?

Wheels, Tires, Wedges, Windscreens. Hate 'em.

Lastly, is BrickStock worth it or is Rebrickable a nice alternative?

Never tried either one. Shrug.

Thanks,
cycbuild

Good luck!
Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 24, 2021 18:27

Subject:

Re: Grammar: Less -> Fewer

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In Suggestions, E.Leslie writes:

Alas, you are correct, but BL is not so great with the grammar thing.

You
should see the Seller Message Template Settings page if you want to correct something
terrible.

I will say in their defense that not everyone who works there is a native English
speaker.

It's sso hard to get thingss corrected on this ssite.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 24, 2021 17:50

Subject:

Re: 87997 pom pom

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Catalog Requests

In Catalog Requests, monica4391 writes:

Would it be possible to add a note to this part number, and more specifically
the 2 colored versions, that they are sold individually and not by the pair.
I've sold singles of both the red and blue on several occasions where the
buyer thought they were sold as a pair since the picture shows 2 of them.

I will submit new images.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 24, 2021 12:56

Subject:

Re: 64225pb009 Change name MISSLE to MISSILE

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Catalog Requests

In Catalog Requests, Pippysblocks writes:

64225pb009 Wedge 4 x 3 Triple Curved No Studs with Dark Azure Galaxy Squad Logo and Orange 'MISSILE BATTERY' Pattern (Sticker) - Set 70701
Parts: Wedge, Decorated

Should be Missile and not Missle.

Thanks

For future use:

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 23, 2021 11:02

Subject:

Re: Tan in the catalog

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In Catalog, infinibrix writes:

Sometimes I don’t understand why we should feel the need to go to such lengths
to edit Legos official renders or even Legos official colour names as in doing
so we just seem to create further problems for ourselves?

Honestly, we are going to these lengths because we think we are actually solving
a problem. Most of our renders are now fairly good, some of them are still bad.

If these official Lego renders were used as White, LBG, DBG and Black I would
soon become accustomed enough to be able to tell the difference regardless of
whether I’m able to see them side by side or not...

And then we have new sellers getting them all mixed up while they are 'becoming
accustomed'? And new buyers ordering the wrong thing?

**The best solution is to have the most renders possible with the best color
accuracy.**

Anyone can contribute and fix the remaining problems with this issue. I should
mention that fixing some of the colors like Tan and Dark Tan are a bit more challenging
to get right than others. Most of the bad examples in the OP were actually some
of my early attempts that need to get brought up to randyf's standard.

I will set aside some time today to contribute some better versions.

Take care,
Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 22, 2021 22:44

Subject:

Re: Tan in the catalog

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In Catalog, infinibrix writes:

In Catalog, peregrinator writes:

In Catalog, infinibrix writes:

If it was done this way all the parts in your examples would look correct and
as below for both Tan and Dark Tan respectively:-

Honestly I think these renders are not good - the shading is so heavy that tan,
for example, looks much darker than it ought

But a lot of this comes down to simple display settings for instance on my PC
LCD they currently look perfect whereas on my Laptop they look a little too dark
but something easily adjustable for those that are bothered by it. Either way
at least all those example Lego images are uniform in colour/shading and that's
the important thing as the OP's examples show tan in different colours altogether?
besides if they're good enough for Legos official site I don't see any
reason why they shouldn't be good enough to use on Bricklink?

Here is where we agree to disagree.

I don't how LEGO using them makes
them good enough for our uses. They are not pulling parts using their images.
The accuracy means nothing to them. They use different images in their instructions
booklets and on printed material.

I think their renders are only clear if you have another render to compare them
to. At a glance, the White look LBG, the LBG look DBG, and the DBG look Black.
The Trans images are all terrible. The Yellow all look... well not Yellow.

Would you really go pull a White part from just seeing this render? randyf's
images are WAY closer to the truth.

87079 Tile 2 x 4
Parts: Tile {White}

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 22, 2021 21:10

Subject:

Re: Tan in the catalog

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In Catalog, chetzler writes:

This is a relatively recent problem. There was a time when there photographs
rather than renders. The renders are problematic.

No, we went from 2D line-drawn renders to a mixture of LEGO and BrickLink's
3D renders.

LEGO's are better than BL's but their colors are still bad. The old renders
were awesome for color accuracy but apparently off-putting to people who thought
them old-fashioned.

Photos would be great, but to really work, they would all need to be consistent
and continuously updated. No magic button that I know of to make this problem
go away!

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 22, 2021 21:05

Subject:

Re: Tan in the catalog

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In Catalog, infinibrix writes:

In Catalog, tec writes:

Hi
Is there a way (or setting) to collapse all Tan pics to the same shade? So that
all listings are simple, uniform.
or, show all in the the most common shade? (which is... the last?!?)
or, exclude just that strange shadowy Tan?

Oh well, just in case, if there's a fix also for Dark Tan... I'd love
to use it

Much of this would be achievable if we focused on using Legos official images
wherever possible expecially when it comes to generic bricks but it would take
a lot of time to expect community volunteers to go through and update them all.
Personally I think this needs to be done by an allocated Lego employee that also
deals with the images on their own site

If it was done this way all the parts in your examples would look correct and
as below for both Tan and Dark Tan respectively:-

The LEGO renders ARE the problem. They are so badly lit that some colors are
very poorly represented. Members like randyf took it upon themselves to adjust
each file manually to make the images actually resemble our colors. This is totally
worth it in my opinion. I can also adjust renders but I am not as good as he
is at it. If anyone ever wants an existing render to be improved, just drop me
a message and I will try and fix it.

This is a problem that can be fixed with a bit of effort and skill. I have not
seen a perfect set of renders out there for us to use, so this is what we have.
Trying to make the best of it!

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 22, 2021 14:53

Subject:

Re: related items disappears

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In Help, madcat8 writes:

Actually noticed that is only on Chrome, i can see it on my phone and on Microsoft
edge

Did you accidentally click the 'Collapse' button on the right-hand side?

Or, do you have an ad-blocker running that could be blocking specific content?

Jen

In Help, madcat8 writes:

Hi,

This may have been mentioned elsewhere, so apologies if it is a repeat.

I don't seem to be able to see the related items that usually appears beneath
the picture it is where is shows the a,b,c,d options for certain parts.

It also shows what goes with the item ie windows etc

It briefly appears as the screen loads but then disappears, is there a setting
somewhere that has changed

Please help

Neil..

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 22, 2021 11:11

Subject:

Re: Homemade sticker and refund

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Problem Order

In Problem Order, renhoffman writes:

I don't know about the seller in question. It's certainly possible that
the parts where listed without full knowledge of their origin. That being said...

Fake replica stickers are bad. The closer to the original, the worse they are
for the hobby as a whole. This also applies to fake parts that are close to the
originals, even in colors that don't exist yet. I recall a member that created
tree leaves in colors that did not exist at the time. Now that some of these
colors actually exist, how certain is anyone going to be that any of them are
real or fake. This is not likely to end well

.

Darren

Just FYI, I had some of those leaves and the differences were noticeable. (plastic
feel, no LEGO logo)

I agree though, that it's more problematic when someone is deliberately copying
an existing part. I once called out a vendor at a major LEGO convention who was
openly selling 'replica' capes. I have no problem with people making
up their own ideas to use on or with LEGO products, but copying is just plagiarism.
Use a different type of fabric. Cut it in a different shape, whatever. (But capes
cost too much! Real LEGO parts are expensive and that's not fair! So, we
feel justified making these. We are providing a service. Yeah, yeah, it's
just an excuse to try and make money dude.)

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 21, 2021 11:25

Subject:

Re: Homemade sticker and refund

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Problem Order

In Problem Order, TitAnick67 writes:

Hello
I Have bought 3 tiles with false (homemade printed) stickers.

The seller wants me to send it back before he refunds.
I refuse to pay to send them back.
this is a false item !
So it is not because i am not happy ! just because it is a falsification of item
!
Quite different !
He tells me it is written in the store terms that if not happy with items, he'll
refund after receiving the pieces.
Since it falsification of lego parts I should I proceed.

Thanks

You should inform the BL office and get this seller shut down. No one likes a
cheat.

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 17, 2021 11:01

Subject:

Re: Bricklink times out when parting out a set

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Catalog Requests

In Selling, stansbrickstore writes:

Hi everyone, I hope you're having a good start to the week.
I've spent the past three days parting out the ninjago city gardens set into
my inventory. When I pressed verify items it took so long to verify that bricklink
timed out, meaning that the parts weren't added to my inventory and all of
the data I had entered (my remarks, prices, quantities etc) were deleted. As
you can imagine, for a set with 5574 parts, losing all of my remarks is a real
pain.
Now whenever I try to upload the set again I have the exact same problem. Is
there a way I can solve this?
Also does anyone have any advice for parting out big sets? I know that some people
use third party websites, but I've never had a problem before when parting
out a set so I've never looked into those.
Any help is much appreciated, Stan.

I am wondering if perhaps the Inventory Note on these problem sets needs to move
to the Catalog Detail page.

"Due to the massive number of lines in this inventory (1000+), the BrickLink
system may time out during the partout process. If this happens, you may wish
to part out the set in two different halves."

There are too many similar Forum questions to indicate that sellers are finding
this information.

71741-1 (Inv) NINJAGO City Gardens
5574 Parts, 22 Minifigures, 1 Gear, 2021
Sets: NINJAGO: Legacy

75978-1 (Inv) Diagon Alley
5475 Parts, 17 Minifigures, 2020
Sets: Harry Potter

70620-1 (Inv) NINJAGO City
4777 Parts, 19 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: The LEGO NINJAGO Movie

Also, how jealous am I at everyone parting this set out! What a project that
must be.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

May 6, 2021 13:23

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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Congrats to randyf! Good luck in your new position for which you are so well-qualified!
I am glad you are watching over our catalog.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 28, 2021 00:21

Subject:

Re: We have a new Inventories Administrator!

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Welcome and thanks for stepping up!

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 25, 2021 11:32

Subject:

Re: Please add alternative item to 3626bpb0783

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In Catalog Requests, steverus writes:

Please can you add a hollow stud version of 3626bpb0783. Thank you

This is a contributor task, not an admin task...

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogAdd.asp?utm_content=subnav

You can add the part yourself here:

https://www.bricklink.com/wantedCatalog.asp?catType=P

and then the image here:

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogImageAdd.page?itemType=P

Then, the admins will review and approve it. Do you have a good image? I can
answer any questions if you run into problems.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 21, 2021 18:29

Subject:

Re: Changes involving the CEP

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In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, jennnifer writes:

In Catalog, Heartbricker writes:

StormChaser deserves our gratitude and not our lust to satisfy our own selfish
need to know 'why?'

He has my gratitude. What I also feel is a sense of responsibility as a member
of this community to seek reassurance that he was treated fairly.

Jen

Seems disingenuous, your expression of concern. He’s a big boy, that I don’t
believe was without compensation.

I appreciate Robert and his efforts as much as any others here, and before most:
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1178543

He’s quit the catalog team before though: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1178543

He’s also gone to the extent of quitting BL altogether, unregistering vowing
publicly never to return: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1123830

Only to be reinstated by that evil BL office (admin) you seem incessant in denigrating.

-popsicle

Ouch! You got me there: I harbor no good feelings toward the BL office. However,
I do generally admire your positivity and wish I had more of it. I used to look
on the better side of things and now I don't.

There's too many things that could be better if they chose to make them better.
This rankles me. I do try to be supportive and kind when I see genuine effort.
I help newbies, I support our admin, I contribute. So, I am incessant in wanting
things to be better. You're right. 'Denigrating' implies that I am
lashing out without cause. Is that fair?

I don't feel good about what happened. I think we are worse off. If I came
across as disingenuous, that was not my intent.
Take care,
Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 21, 2021 15:54

Subject:

Re: Changes involving the CEP

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In Catalog, Heartbricker writes:

StormChaser deserves our gratitude and not our lust to satisfy our own selfish
need to know 'why?'

He has my gratitude. What I also feel is a sense of responsibility as a member
of this community to seek reassurance that he was treated fairly.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 21, 2021 09:49

Subject:

Re: Changes involving the CEP

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In Catalog, jancg writes:

BrickLink,
Russell,

Can you please share the reason of his departure?

Kind regards, Jan.

I very much doubt we are going to get one. The BrickLink office's lack of
transparency is well-documented. Personally, I think it stinks.

The catalog didn't use to be this way. I was an admin for three years. We
were members and leaders and accountable to the community. For years now, when
you ask an admin for an explanation for a decision, you get one. Robert made
the system even better with published goals, definitions, plans, and community
discussion. Every move the BL office makes to move the catalog more toward them
and away from us is bad news. They are not accountable to us, have practically
no customer service, and have very little LEGO expertise among them. They didn't
build this catalog but they did buy it. So, there we are.

I've noticed for months that our admins, who have traditionally been some
of the most vocal people here on the Forum, are now largely silent. I doubt this
is a coincidence. I wouldn't speak for them, but I will speak for me. Whatever
the reason, the admins that work so hard and support our community have my respect
and support. I think we can all see from the XP site what our catalog would look
like without them.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 20, 2021 13:56

Subject:

Re: 10283 Shuttle Discovery

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Inventories

In Inventories, michaelpatko writes:

Good day everyone.
I've often wondered how new set inventories are added to bricklink?
This set has been out for three weeks.
I understand that new parts need a designation.
For example parts 10283stk01 and 10283stk02 for the sticker sheets.
Can any user create the "official" inventory?
I'm eager to get this set listed so I can order duplicate sticker sheets.

Any member may contribute to our catalog. There's lots of rules and guidelines
in the Help sections, and people here can answer questions for you. It is quite
complicated at first, but don't let that stop you!

Another member was asking the same question earlier:

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1266685

Thanks,
Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 20, 2021 09:58

Subject:

Re: Please approve 51515

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In Catalog, mschulte writes:

In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

In Catalog, mschulte writes:

is there any news when this set will be approved?

No one's working on it.

Can I help completing it?

If you have a brand new copy to use for inventorying the set.

I bought a copy of the set ~2 months ago. As its my only Lego set, it would
be quite easy to figure out which parts belong to the set. Are there instructions
available what I need to do to add the partlist?

I am not 100% sure of the rules regarding having a new set in hand for an inventory.
An inventory admin will have to confirm. However, if you want to give it a go:

Start at the Add or Change page.

Choose: Add Inventory - Set

Enter your set number and Reserve Set (This gives you 3 days to start the inventory.)

Navigate back to this page and now Choose: Manual Add, enter your set number
and enter 1 in the Number of Entries

This will bring you to the Add Inventory page. A pop-up will come up asking if
you want to use the known data for the inventory. Click OK.

The fields will auto-populate with the generic LEGO data for the set. Read everything
there and then come back here with all your questions!

Forum members are usually happy to help new submitters.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 17, 2021 16:31

Subject:

Re: Remove Part 20251 Colour

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Colors

In Colors, Deedesria writes:

Part does not exist in colour 'Light Green'

You can send messages to the 4 sellers who have them listed informing them that
their part is more likely Yellowish Green and see what happens. The color should
disappear when no sellers are listing it and there have been no sales in 6 months.
I'm not 100% sure about the 6 months though...

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 16, 2021 14:00

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 41149-1

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Inventories Requests (Entry)

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

41149-1 (Inv) Moana's Island Adventure
200 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2017
Sets: Disney: Disney Princess: Moana

* Add 1 Part 14769pb393 Red Tile, Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder with Dark Red, Tan and White Hawaiian Tribal Pattern (Sticker) - Set 41149 (Counterpart)

Comments from Submitter:
Per: https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=288129&nID=1265536

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 16, 2021 00:46

Subject:

Re: Adding items to BrickLink's inventory

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In Catalog, alex10552 writes:

Okay, I'm reading up more on how to create a new number for a sticker'd
part... boy, this is really out of my league. Much more involved than I was hoping.
Oofdah.

Is there anyone willing to just take the photos I currently have of the parts,
and add them into the catalog themselves? I realize this might be a big ask,
now that I'm seeing all of the steps required just to input one piece.

Yes, I can certainly help you. I can add the parts and then you can upload the
images. I will send you a PM for more info.

Jen

In Catalog, jennnifer writes:

In Catalog, alex10552 writes:

I have several unique pieces with stickers on them that are not in BrickLink's
inventory catalog. One is from a Moana set, and also 4 different parts belonging
to the Death Star Final Duel II (Star Wars) set. The Final Duel set currently
has zero parts with stickers in its inventory. This definitely needs an update.

I've never submitted items to be added myself, and so I'm pretty unfamiliar
with the process. How can I get these parts added into the system? Thank you.

Start here at the Add or Change tab:

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogAdd.asp?utm_content=subnav

Read up on the Help pages here:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?topicID=21

Instructions from an admin are here:

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1138517

Then ask questions here in the Forum. We love to help catalog contributors.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 14, 2021 09:31

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 76003-1

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Topic:

Inventories Requests (Entry)

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

76003-1 (Inv) Superman: Battle of Smallville
394 Parts, 5 Minifigures, 1 Book, 2013
Sets: Super Heroes: Man of Steel

* Add 4 Part 3794a Dark Bluish Gray Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) (Alternate) (match ID 2)
* Change 4 Part Dark Bluish Gray 3794b Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper) {match ID 0 to 2}

Comments from Submitter:
Per: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1265630

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 13, 2021 19:30

Subject:

Re: Adding items to BrickLink's inventory

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In Catalog, alex10552 writes:

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 13, 2021 13:46

Subject:

Re: Plate 6x8 Light Blue Gray wrong color image

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In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, MarcHatSteine writes:

I don't know if this is the right place to post this - if not, please tell
me where I should direct it to. I just noticed that the color of Plate 6 x 8
in Light Bluish Gray is way off from all the other Light Bluish Gray color images.
To me it almost looks like a Dark Gray. Is there a reason for that? because most
of the other plate images are consistent in color.

That is what the standard LBG render from LEGO looks like. Almost all of the
other ones have been updated by myself over the years to look more like the actual
color. I guess I never came across this one in a set that I had to update it.
I will add it to my list of parts to get to.

Thank you for this, btw! You create the best and most consistant color renders.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 11, 2021 22:17

Subject:

Re: Items Moved Today

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

I'm preparing a statement about this current round of changes that will help
explain the decisions that were made.

Bump.

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 10, 2021 17:50

Subject:

Re: is there an easy downloadable color guide?

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Colors

In Colors, wendybrowne writes:

questions- help with the new colors produced years 2000 and later---
is a resource for a larger color guide that is at least downloadable ? maybe
that I could take to a print shop for reproduction?
how do YOU use the one on this website?
Do you print it out?
I wish someone would make and sell a poster sized laminated glossy color guide
that had a large example of the color visible rather than the tiny example shown
here.

Any tips that you use? I want a large poster I can hang on the wall, and actually
hold the
part up against to get the correct shade of color. Right now i basically sort
of guess by process of elimination, it does not always work, I have had to issue
refunds due to wrong shade. I know all the old colors, but now there are so so
many new shades, does Lego have such a resource they could give/ sell to brick
link?
thanks for sharing your experience with this,
lozza bricks

It's easy to make your own guide: find a decorated part that only comes in
one color and use that for direct comparison. There are too many variants in
printing and monitors to trust any other method.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 10, 2021 17:47

Subject:

Re: Shipping Cost Seems High

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In Buying, cosmicray writes:

In Buying, jennnifer writes:

In Buying, cosmicray writes:

It would incentivize more sellers to enable IC.

Nita Rae

The only thing that would incentivize IC to me is for it to be designed to actually
function with the USPS system.

Stet (IOW, full agreement, no argument)

Does everyone just charge for the highest zone
or aim for somewhere in the middle?

I keep a spreadsheet with all my sales on it. I note which zone, the weight,
and the class of service. That is tabulated into something that gives me a more
clear picture of what zone are ordering which weights. From that, I can distribute
the USPS zone costs into a rate for each weight band. Some buyers are going to
be charged more, some less, but at the end of the year I should be pretty close
the correct average. Zone 8 is getting a slight advantage, and zones 3-6 are
paying a bit more. While it would be nice for BL to get the zones to be fully
functional, I know that some buyers (i.e. everyone in zone 8) is going wince
when they see the rate they need to pay (for break even). Typically tho, if any
buyer is presented with a rate, and they know there are no more hidden or handling
charges, they buy in and go with it.

Thanks for sharing this info. I do see that there is a small trade-off between
exact cost and convenience at check out.

In the past 6 months, I've only had one buyer wanting free shipping … and
they were buying for resale on Amazon. So they were trying to make their cost
of acquisition lower, and at my expense. I politely declined.

I guess what I am saying is I just don't trust
it to work, and I am basically prohibited from testing it in my own shop. The
interface is confusing, the packing dimensions are incomplete...I guess many
sellers are adapting to it despite all this?

What some sellers are doing, is opening a second account for testing. As long
as you do not create any real orders (i.e. with an order number assigned) it's
not hurting anything.

Yeah, I wouldn't be comfortable doing this. My rep and feedback here mean
a lot to me. (former Admin, contributor, store owner) so I will wait until it's
written in the terms.

If you have any specific questions about getting IC up and running, send me a
Contact.

Nita Rae

That's very kind of you! I appreciate it.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 10, 2021 09:57

Subject:

Re: Shipping Cost Seems High

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In Buying, cosmicray writes:

It would incentivize more sellers to enable IC.

Nita Rae

The only thing that would incentivize IC to me is for it to be designed to actually
function with the USPS system. Does everyone just charge for the highest zone
or aim for somewhere in the middle? I realize that there is only a $.30 - .60
difference for First Class mail at the moment. But, to me, it just feels like
another bug-prone mishmash system BL threw together, didn't finish properly,
and doesn't maintain. I guess what I am saying is I just don't trust
it to work, and I am basically prohibited from testing it in my own shop. The
interface is confusing, the packing dimensions are incomplete...I guess many
sellers are adapting to it despite all this?

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 8, 2021 14:41

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 10214-1

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Inventories Requests

In Inventories Requests, Woolgatron writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

10214-1 (Inv) Tower Bridge
4287 Parts, 2010
Sets: Sculptures

* Add 8 Part 3020 White Plate 2 x 4

Comments from Submitter:
I inventoried and built this from new and there are 10 2x4 white plates not the 2 shown.

Please read the Note on this inventory and check the Alternates for this set.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 7, 2021 17:07

Subject:

Re: New Packing Dimensions Feature

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In Catalog, cosmicray writes:

I'll see you ancient balance scale, and raise you a couple of USPS built
to last 100 years heavy duty scales. Both are in daily use in the Cosmic
Toys shipping department …

Those are awesome! I am very jealous.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 6, 2021 10:59

Subject:

Re: Make a search with a list of bricks possible.

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In Suggestions, gptrevi writes:

Suggestion for improving Bricklink.
Make a search with a list of bricks possible.
If you have a list of brick codes, it would be very helpful to find the store
that owns the entire list or has the largest number of them.
Thanks for your attention.

You are looking for a Wanted List. It's already here on BrickLink. Start
with the little heart 'Want' on the top menu. Or, type in your code in
the search, navigate to the catalog item page and click 'Add to My Wanted
List'

Jen

BTW, I wish we had a different icon and indicator for this on the top menu. I
just don't see how a heart and the word Want conveys to new users that necessary
shopping methods are hidden there. Does anyone have a better idea?

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 6, 2021 10:38

Subject:

Re: New Packing Dimensions Feature

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In Catalog, calsbricks writes:

In Catalog, jennnifer writes:

In Catalog, tec writes:

My friend here likes this post

That's a beauty! I definitely need one of those.

Jen

Or you might want one of these

Nope, I'm old-school analog all the way! Here's my scale....lol.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 6, 2021 09:10

Subject:

Re: New Packing Dimensions Feature

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In Catalog, tec writes:

My friend here likes this post

That's a beauty! I definitely need one of those.

Jen

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 4, 2021 20:24

Subject:

Re: Items Moved Today

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

I'm preparing a statement about this current round of changes that will help
explain the decisions that were made.

Bump.

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Apr 2, 2021 10:47

Subject:

Re: Lego/Bricklink-Very frustrated with you

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