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 Author: bje View Messages Posted By bje
 Posted: Aug 27, 2020 08:48
 Subject: Re: Please give notice before deleting a listing
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 Topic: Suggestions
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In Suggestions, starbeanie writes:
  Minifigs have different rules than parts. Stickers are classified as parts. When
you remove a sticker from the sheet, you have used it. The Sheet itself is no
longer New.

Might be, but the listing policy page was only updated today to reflect that.
Previously of course you could list and state in the comments, exactly as this
seller did and it was not against official published listing policy.

  This was discussed way back when.

That is not the way to make a policy. It is of course understood that a sticker
sheet missing stickers is not complete and hence not new, but there was nothing
in the previously published rules prohibiting a seller from listing as new.

  
And no I don't agree with how mini-figures are listed.


In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:
  In Suggestions, Admin_Russell writes:
  In Suggestions, mockingbird writes:
  Before deleting an item listed for sale, please give a notice to the seller.
That way the seller can change the listing to comply with the rules (instead
of having to enter everything again).

The e-mail does not give the full listing details, so it is not always clear
what is wrong with the listed item. Also the reason given is not clear.

I just recieved an e-mail stating that a few stickers I listed are deleted.
Reason given: "Item is incorrectly defined as New/Used or Complete/Incomplete/Sealed"
It concerns a few incomplete sticker sheets. I have more incomplete sheets listed
and they are not deleted or mentioned in the e-mail.

Is it wrong to list incomplete sticker sheets as 'new' (with a picture
of the actual sheet and clearly stated in the comments that it is incomplete)?
The stickers still on the sheet are new (never used).
Just to be save I changed the remaining incomplete sticker sheets to 'used'.
And I will re-list the deleted items as 'used'. Hopefully I can still
fing the pictures of the deleted items.

Sticker sheets missing stickers must be listed as Used.

Why can't partial sheets be sold as new, but indicating incomplete? After
all, it happens a lot with minifigures, even though parts are missing and there
is no formal incomplete setting.
 Author: bje View Messages Posted By bje
 Posted: Aug 26, 2020 07:37
 Subject: Re: Catalog Project - Moving Things - Technic
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 Topic: Catalog
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In Catalog, Teup writes:
  Hmm, I agree it's good to move some stuff out of the vanilla Technic category,
but I do think it's best to keep things that are really very much Technic
in Technic categories - especially the turntable.

Trouble is some of those turntables are used almost as much in non-Technic sets
than in Technic, making it almost impossible to say that it is more of Technic
part than not.
 
Part No: 99009c01  Name: Technic Turntable 28 Tooth with Black Top (99009 / 99010)
* 
99009c01 (Inv) Technic Turntable 28 Tooth with Black Top (99009 / 99010)
Parts: Technic
19/33 for Technic, or

or
 
Part No: 2856c03  Name: Technic Turntable 56 Tooth Extended Arms with Light Bluish Gray Top (2856 / 2855)
* 
2856c03 (Inv) Technic Turntable 56 Tooth Extended Arms with Light Bluish Gray Top (2856 / 2855)
Parts: Technic
0/3 for Technic

It is specifically the turntables which led me to think that this category can
do with some changes.
 Author: bje View Messages Posted By bje
 Posted: Aug 26, 2020 04:39
 Subject: Re: Catalog Project - Moving Things - Minifigs
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 Topic: Catalog
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Since we have sub-categories in minifigure categories, please consider moving
all unclassified minifigures to sub-category "other" in each main category

Collectible Minifigures and Ninjago minifigures is classified with an "other"
category included, thus there is no need for the curly brackets next to the name
of the main category to serve as an indicator that there are minifigures that
do not belong to any of the sub-classes, such as these:

Star Wars: 47 unclassified figures out of 1168;
Town: 330 unclassified figures out of 2754;
City: 426 unclassified figures out of 1408;
Classic Town: 570 unclassified figures out of 755;
Space: 3 unclassified figures out of 207;
Racers: 12 unclassified figures out of 83;
Alpha Team: 9 unclassified figures out of 31;
Castle: 92 unclassified figures out of 551;
Duplo: 341 unclassified figures out of 866.


Furthermore, Superheroes minifigures have a sub-category "Super Heroes Other",
which should ideally be renamed just "Other"; and
Star Wars have unclassified minifigures (47) and a sub-category "Star Wars Other"(30)
which should ideally be renamed just "Other" after including all those presently
not classified.

This is of course not necessary if admins and members are comfortable knowing
that the curly brackets next to main categories names for minifigures refer to
an inconsistent treatment of unclassified items for some categories of minifigures.
 Author: bje View Messages Posted By bje
 Posted: Aug 26, 2020 03:45
 Subject: Re: Catalog Project - Moving Things - Sundries
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 Topic: Catalog
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Please consider:
 
Part No: 2650  Name: Hook Slider, Arm Base with Hinge with 3 Fingers
* 
2650 Hook Slider, Arm Base with Hinge with 3 Fingers
Parts: Hook
to hinge

 
Part No: 6040  Name: Propeller Housing
* 
6040 Propeller Housing
Parts: Propeller
 
Part No: 6040pb01  Name: Propeller Housing with Red and White Danger Stripes Pattern (Stickers) - Sets 1782 / 6441 / 6442 / 6557 / 6559 / 6560 / 6599
* 
6040pb01 Propeller Housing with Red and White Danger Stripes Pattern (Stickers) - Sets 1782 / 6441 / 6442 / 6557 / 6559 / 6560 / 6599
Parts: Propeller
to "aircraft" as these are probably not so much a component part of a propeller
or can better be used on the vehicle rather than to accessorise the propeller

 
Part No: 2566  Name: Bar 1.2L with Top Stud and 4 Bar Arms Up (Palm Tree Top)
* 
2566 Bar 1.2L with Top Stud and 4 Bar Arms Up (Palm Tree Top)
Parts: Bar
to "bar"

 
Part No: 4022c02  Name: Train Buffer Beam with Black Train Coupling and Black Magnet Cylindrical (4022 / 2920 / 73092)
* 
4022c02 (Inv) Train Buffer Beam with Black Train Coupling and Black Magnet Cylindrical (4022 / 2920 / 73092)
Parts: Train
 
Part No: 4022c01  Name: Train Buffer Beam with Black Train Coupling with Pin and Black Magnet Cylindrical (4022 / 4023 / 73092)
* 
4022c01 (Inv) Train Buffer Beam with Black Train Coupling with Pin and Black Magnet Cylindrical (4022 / 4023 / 73092)
Parts: Train
 
Part No: 64424c01  Name: Train Buffer Beam with Sealed Magnets - Type 1
* 
64424c01 Train Buffer Beam with Sealed Magnets - Type 1
Parts: Train
 
Part No: 91968c01  Name: Train Buffer Beam with Sealed Magnets - Type 2 (flat open bottom)
* 
91968c01 Train Buffer Beam with Sealed Magnets - Type 2 (flat open bottom)
Parts: Train
 
Part No: 64415c01  Name: Train Buffer Beam with Sealed Magnets and Plow
* 
64415c01 Train Buffer Beam with Sealed Magnets and Plow
Parts: Train
 
Part No: 29085c01  Name: Train Buffer Beam with Sealed Magnets - Type 3 (flat closed bottom)
* 
29085c01 Train Buffer Beam with Sealed Magnets - Type 3 (flat closed bottom)
Parts: Train
[p=clikits108]
 
Part No: 74188c01  Name: Magnet Brick, Modified 2 x 4 Sealed Base with Extension Plate with 2 Studs and Hole
* 
74188c01 Magnet Brick, Modified 2 x 4 Sealed Base with Extension Plate with 2 Studs and Hole
Parts: Magnet
all to "magnet" by definition;

 
Part No: 30399  Name: Baseplate, Raised Support 8 x 18 x 3 Roadway Base
* 
30399 Baseplate, Raised Support 8 x 18 x 3 Roadway Base
Parts: Baseplate, Raised
to "baseplate, raised" or "baseplate, road"

Please consider amending the definition of "string" to include "strands joined
to form a net", to avoid a new category for "net" only and consider renaming
the category to "string and net" and then consider:
 
Part No: x1012  Name: Net, String Hockey Goal Enclosed
* 
x1012 Net, String Hockey Goal Enclosed
Parts: String & Net
 
Part No: x386  Name: Net, String Soccer Goal Enclosed with Cutout
* 
x386 Net, String Soccer Goal Enclosed with Cutout
Parts: String & Net
 
Part No: x442  Name: Net, String 15 x 15 Soccer Goal with Cutout
* 
x442 Net, String 15 x 15 Soccer Goal with Cutout
Parts: String & Net
to "string and net"


 
Part No: bb0072  Name: String Reel Winch 4 x 4 x 2 with Sloped Top, Metal Handle, Black Drum and Crane Arm
* 
bb0072 String Reel Winch 4 x 4 x 2 with Sloped Top, Metal Handle, Black Drum and Crane Arm
Parts: String Reel / Winch
 
Part No: bb0072c01  Name: String Reel Winch 4 x 4 x 2 with Sloped Top, Metal Handle, Black Drum and Crane Arm Complete with String and Crane Hook Right
* 
bb0072c01 (Inv) String Reel Winch 4 x 4 x 2 with Sloped Top, Metal Handle, Black Drum and Crane Arm Complete with String and Crane Hook Right
Parts: String Reel / Winch
 
Part No: bb0073  Name: String Reel Winch 4 x 4 x 2 with Sloped Top, Metal Handle, Red Drum and Crane Arm
* 
bb0073 String Reel Winch 4 x 4 x 2 with Sloped Top, Metal Handle, Red Drum and Crane Arm
Parts: String Reel / Winch
to "crane" by definition;

 
Part No: 43085  Name: Sports Arena Section / Skateboard Ramp
* 
43085 Sports Arena Section / Skateboard Ramp
Parts: Sports
 
Part No: 43086  Name: Sports Arena Section / Skateboard Ramp Corner
* 
43086 Sports Arena Section / Skateboard Ramp Corner
Parts: Sports
and deorated variants to "Baseplate, Road" or "Baseplate, Raised"

And possibly all the sports filed sections to "Baseplate, Raised"

Sports mask, helmet, chest protector, hockey player body, promo body and promo
parts, should these not be large figure parts by definition rather sports items?

All of "Vehicle, Mudguard Fast Food Racer" such as
 
Part No: 85776  Name: Vehicle, Base 4 x 10 with Sloped Front
* 
85776 Vehicle, Base 4 x 10 with Sloped Front
Parts: Vehicle, Base
and
 
Part No: 85453  Name: Vehicle, Base 4 x 8 with Front Bumper and Tall Rear Fenders
* 
85453 Vehicle, Base 4 x 8 with Front Bumper and Tall Rear Fenders
Parts: Vehicle, Base
to
"vehicle, base"
 Author: bje View Messages Posted By bje
 Posted: Aug 26, 2020 02:44
 Subject: Re: Catalog Project - Moving Things - Windows etc
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 Topic: Catalog
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Window, Glass, Door, Door Frame, Windscreen

Consider please:
Window sashes
 
Part No: 30045  Name: Pane for Window 1 x 2 x 2 2/3 Twisted Bar with Rounded Top
* 
30045 Pane for Window 1 x 2 x 2 2/3 Twisted Bar with Rounded Top
Parts: Window, Glass & Shutter
and the like and shutters
 
Part No: 3856  Name: Shutter for Window 1 x 2 x 3
* 
3856 Shutter for Window 1 x 2 x 3
Parts: Window, Glass & Shutter
and the like do not
meet the definition of a window.

Consider making a new category "window, sashes and shutters" containing the 13
items that are sashes and shutters, or alternatively, combine these with glass
and rename glass to "glass, shutter and sashes" with a minor adjustment to the
definition of "glass" to include these items.

Also, consider combing "Window" and "Door Frame" into one category for all frames
and assemblies featuring doors, glass, shutters and sashes.

Please consider:
 
Part No: 11297  Name: Glass for Aircraft Fuselage Curved Forward 6 x 8 Top
* 
11297 Glass for Aircraft Fuselage Curved Forward 6 x 8 Top
Parts: Window, Glass & Shutter
 
Part No: 87612  Name: Glass for Aircraft Fuselage Curved Forward 6 x 10 Top with 3 Window Panes
* 
87612 Glass for Aircraft Fuselage Curved Forward 6 x 10 Top with 3 Window Panes
Parts: Window, Glass & Shutter
 
Part No: 17457  Name: Glass for Train Front 2 x 6 x 2
* 
17457 Glass for Train Front 2 x 6 x 2
Parts: Window, Glass & Shutter
 
Part No: 18908  Name: Glass for Aircraft Fuselage Curved Forward 6 x 10 Top with 5 Window Panes
* 
18908 Glass for Aircraft Fuselage Curved Forward 6 x 10 Top with 5 Window Panes
Parts: Window, Glass & Shutter
 
Part No: 15537  Name: Glass For Train Front 6 x 14 x 7 1/3
* 
15537 Glass For Train Front 6 x 14 x 7 1/3
Parts: Window, Glass & Shutter
 
Part No: 2918  Name: Glass for Train Front Sloping Top
* 
2918 Glass for Train Front Sloping Top
Parts: Window, Glass & Shutter
 
Part No: 13756  Name: Glass for Windscreen 2 x 6 x 2 Train
* 
13756 Glass for Windscreen 2 x 6 x 2 Train
Parts: Window, Glass & Shutter
 
Part No: 46103  Name: Glass for Windscreen 4 x 6 x 4 Cab with Hinge
* 
46103 Glass for Windscreen 4 x 6 x 4 Cab with Hinge
Parts: Window, Glass & Shutter
to windscreen, by definition

Please consider:
part 2352*
 
Part No: 13760  Name: Windscreen 2 x 6 x 2 Train
* 
13760 Windscreen 2 x 6 x 2 Train
Parts: Windscreen
and assemblies;
 
Part No: 45406  Name: Windscreen 4 x 6 x 4 Cab with Hinge and 1 x 4 Bottom Cutout
* 
45406 Windscreen 4 x 6 x 4 Cab with Hinge and 1 x 4 Bottom Cutout
Parts: Windscreen
and assemblies;
 
Part No: 24235c01  Name: Windscreen 8 x 3 x 1 1/3 Half Left with Two Panes, Pin Hole and Trans-Brown Glass
* 
24235c01 Windscreen 8 x 3 x 1 1/3 Half Left with Two Panes, Pin Hole and Trans-Brown Glass
Parts: Windscreen
 
Part No: 24226c01  Name: Windscreen 8 x 3 x 1 1/3 Half Right with Two Panes, Pin Hole and Trans-Brown Glass
* 
24226c01 Windscreen 8 x 3 x 1 1/3 Half Right with Two Panes, Pin Hole and Trans-Brown Glass
Parts: Windscreen
 
Part No: 47843  Name: Windscreen 10 x 4 x 2 Curved with Bubble Cutout and Single Hinge Finger
* 
47843 Windscreen 10 x 4 x 2 Curved with Bubble Cutout and Single Hinge Finger
Parts: Windscreen
to window (or new combined category "window and door frames") by definition;

Roll cages:
These are not windscreens by definition. Also not windows or glass. Consider
please:
 
Part No: 30298  Name: Windscreen 10 x 14 x 2 2/3 Roll Cage
* 
30298 Windscreen 10 x 14 x 2 2/3 Roll Cage
Parts: Windscreen
 
Part No: 64450  Name: Windscreen 6 x 4 x 3 1/3 Roll Cage
* 
64450 Windscreen 6 x 4 x 3 1/3 Roll Cage
Parts: Windscreen
 
Part No: 47758  Name: Windscreen 4 x 4 x 1 Roll Cage
* 
47758 Windscreen 4 x 4 x 1 Roll Cage
Parts: Windscreen
to category "vehicle"

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