BrickLink Discussion Forum

In Catalog, Give.Me.A.Brick writes:

Sorry if I have missed something, but who and why is changing Stickers Package
Type from Weight To Volume Bound thus making Instant Checkout unavailable?

Thank you.

The sticker sheets I have appear to be a mixture of both volume and weight bound.
The majority of the volume bound ones have dimensions, but not all.

Ideally, these probably all should be volume bound. Or at least the larger ones
that might get creased more easily and/or not fit in a regular bubble mailer.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 11, 2024 10:39

Subject:

Re: Parting out a set not recognized in catalog

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Topic:

Catalog Identification

In Catalog Identification, NuggetHead writes:

Hi all,

I'm attempting to part out 4 sets of 10291, but after setting options and
clicking the 'Submit for Edit' button I'm getting an error that the
set is not recognized in the catalog. Yet, I can add the set in 'Add Item'
and it is recognized.

Any help appreciated!

Instead of parting out 4 copies of set 10291-1, are you changing the numbers
in the boxes on the part out screen to 1 copy of set 10291-4? As doing that will
cause this error.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 11, 2024 03:12

Subject:

Re: Questions regarding VAT

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Topic:

Taxes

In Taxes, luddman writes:

Hello

I am new to Bricklink. I ONLY buy sets for use in livestreams and YouTube. I
am wondering how I can register my company name and VAT number somewhere to get
it on the invoices so it's easier to get the VAT back.

Any suggestions? I only seem to find answers about SELLERS adding their VAT info,
not about buyers.

Be aware that not all sellers here will charge VAT, or be able supply a VAT invoice.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 11, 2024 03:08

Subject:

Re: What is the norm here

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Topic:

Help

In Help, GWD683 writes:

I’m new to the custom Lego builds and am learning how the community operates.
I’m building the Naboo starfighter and used the auto order function to match
me with sellers.
Most of the orders shipped but one was talking a while and when it shipped they
refunded me for 2 pieces they didn’t have. All fine so far.
But it’s really hard to just order two pieces due to minimum order requirements
and overpaying for shipping.
Is there a way to tell the sellers not to complete the order if you can’t complete
the whole order?
Also the seller is highly rated
Any advice or past experiences would help. Thanks!!

It shouldn't happen but it does.

Something else you can do, especially if the parts are cheap, is double up by
ordering the same parts from other sellers if you are already buying parts from
them. It helps avoid missing lot problems and gives you spares if some (used)
parts are not up to quality or if you drop any.

And if you are not in a hurry, space the orders a day or two apart. If one seller
has an issue, there are still others on your list that could provide parts to
make up for other sellers errors.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 10, 2024 18:58

Subject:

Re: Order Refund timeframe

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Topic:

Problem Order

In Problem Order, Mkwill96 writes:

I have placed an order on a store and he hasn't shipped in 3 weeks and hasn't
replied so I've logged a NSS, seller says he's refunded me but I haven't
received anything. (STRIPE PAYMENT). Am wondering how long I should wait for
the refund. (Refund initiated on 8th April)

How did you pay through stripe, as bank transfer refunds can be a few days, back
to credit card can take a couple of weeks to show depending on issuer.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 9, 2024 04:51

Subject:

Re: Want a laugh !!

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Topic:

Off Topic

At least it didn't go missing in the post!

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 9, 2024 04:26

Subject:

Re: 10% OFF! Cheapest price Barracuda Bay in EU.

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Topic:

Sales

In Sales, niinai writes:

Come take a look. I also reduced shipping costs.

Did Germany leave the EU?

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 8, 2024 13:45

Subject:

Re: Lego boxes

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Topic:

Selling

You need a store to sell them here.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 8, 2024 03:07

Subject:

Re: what was your first LEGO set?

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Topic:

LEGO products

I don't think I had one. My childhood LEGO was second hand, we had a bucket
full of it. But no sets, instructions, or boxes. Maybe that is why I have always
enjoyed building MOCs.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 7, 2024 03:59

Subject:

Re: Getting logged out/Search function

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Topic:

Problem

In Problem, here4bricks614 writes:

How do I stop this website from logging me out on mobile browsers despite the
preferences cookies being enabled? I’ve been logged out four times today.

Which browser? Are you using one with a setting that clears cookies when closing
the browser?

Why is the search function absolute garbage? I tried to look for solutions using
a few words and they were all excluded from the search results.

Searching for what? LEGO parts, or how to solve your issue?

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 6, 2024 14:52

Subject:

Re: Looking to spend 10k new sets any kind

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Topic:

Buying

In Buying, BrickMafiaCo writes:

Looking to spend 10k new sets any kind Need new sets in bulk

Try here ...

https://tinyurl.com/3sjxrae4

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 6, 2024 11:58

Subject:

Re: Sellers Beware

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Topic:

Problem Order

In Problem Order, Tuffduck writes:

Hi Sellers,
Please beware of Adrianmaelstrom. Does not comply with your store policies and
I have reported as a Non-Paying Buyer.

If you want to warn others, then leave appropriate feedback.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 6, 2024 09:33

Subject:

Re: How to charge customers per x amount of lots

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Topic:

Help

Why is it ALWAYS the UK/EU stores
that whine and moan about servicing their customers?

It isn't.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 6, 2024 03:32

Subject:

Re: Give up overseas shipping?

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Topic:

General

Then Europeans whine about VAT even though they voted for welfare states, so
they want you to lie on customs form, which is a federal crime.

Wow. What a sweeping statement.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 5, 2024 15:04

Subject:

Re: Setting Orders to Complete!

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There is a reason sellers might want to set an order to complete.

If you want to delete an old shipping method, you cannot if there is an open
order using that method

There's also NO reason to immediately delete a shipping method.

Simply disable it and forget it, delete it later on - it won't be shown in
your shop while disabled.

In short, there is still no reason a seller would set Completed an order

Sure there are work arounds to solve a problem. But if a seller wants to remove
a method, they cannot and are warned it is because there are open orders (even
if they are filed). Hence they can be tempted to complete ones that are already
months old.

There is also the issue that store wide minimum orders take into account any
disabled methods. So if you have multiple redundant methods that are disabled
you still have to edit every one of them if you want to raise the store minimum,
even though they cannot be used by a buyer. Of course, this is not the buyer's
fault (or care), just dodgy programming blocking changes.

It also seems strange that you cannot delete a shipping method while an order
is open, but you can change all the variable parameters in that method.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 5, 2024 12:50

Subject:

Re: Setting Orders to Complete!

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Topic:

In Suggestions, MMillere writes:

Since sellers are NOT supposed to set orders to Complete.....

Can we make it so they can't?

Because when a seller does it by mistake, we can not send a ship notice thru
the system

Thanx

Milissa

There is a reason sellers might want to set an order to complete.

If you want to delete an old shipping method, you cannot if there is an open
order using that method, even if it was delivered months ago and feedback left.
Obviously you can disable the shipping method, change the name if it conflicts
with another name, set the minimum order value for that shipping method to 9999
if it conflicts with a change in the store minimum order value, but all that
is a faff just because someone hasn't marked an order as complete.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 5, 2024 11:48

Subject:

Re: SELLING SOME O/M RARE MARBLED STUFF. question

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Topic:

Sales

In Sales, matthi writes:

I've added some rare stuff for sale from my collection, but when catalogue
this (picture) round brick 2x2 I've noticed mine having all a closed stud,
while there are here only with open stud in the inventory. Is this a newer mould
not being add on bl yet? Or it exists for a while but they never uodated the
description with a closed stud variant?

Kind regards,Matth

Read the note in the catalogue entry.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 5, 2024 06:20

Subject:

Re: How to charge customers per x amount of lots

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Topic:

Help

Personally, I think it is better to use the existing tools, such as using a minimum
lot value or maximum number of lots as these are displayed in the store. Using
more hidden fees that are only seen when viewing the final cart cost or after
placing an order are likely to make a buyer leave the store or cancel the order.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 4, 2024 13:37

Subject:

Re: Cancelled order

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Topic:

Buying

In Buying, morrispd writes:

Hi, could someone help please as it is my first time ordering. I ordered and
paid for some parts to complete a set but since I completed the order it has
been cancelled by the seller. Comment on message informing me says feedback
is required to order? I tried to message seller to ask but it says I am on their
stop list.

Can someone give me a good reason not to leave bad feedback, is this the seller
or the system which has failed me? Should I be able to order just a few parts
and pay the postage?

There is no way a seller can block zero feedback buyers, so some sellers just
cancel orders. You can leave feedback if you like, but you will get a negative
back. For you, that could be serious, as it is possible to block buyers with
negative feedback and that will mean you cannot buy form significantly more sellers
that have this option turned on.

So long as you got a refund, I'd leave it. Least favourite the store though,
and don't return to it in future. Or alternatively, place an order with someone
else and get feedback, then return to the first seller asking if you are worthy
enough now.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 4, 2024 05:27

Subject:

Re: Are other themes possible?

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Topic:

Designer Program

Is it possible to have offerings from other themes, maybe branded themes like
Star Wars, Harry Potter, etc? I wonder what everyone else's thoughts are?

There is no chance for licensed themes to be done without the IP holder's
agreement.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 4, 2024 02:29

Subject:

Re: what is max number of neutral and neg comment

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Topic:

Off Topic

In Off Topic, Gambit57 writes:

I should have read the comments/feedback before buying from this one seller.
He left me a negative feedback after I left him a neutral one. Most of the comments
about him concerned his high price of shipping . My feedback to him was about
stuffing over 100 in two snack sized baggies. I tried talking to him but he is
very belligerent. Why does Bricklink still allow him to have a store

I cannot see LEGO banning someone selling on bricklink for using a small number
of bags with 100 parts in each, when this is how LEGO sells its products. Especially
now they are trying to cut down on plastic waste, banning someone that is trying
to be more environmentally conscious is very unlikely.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 4, 2024 01:16

Subject:

Re: New filter based on % off

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Topic:

In Suggestions, TheHatter13 writes:

That could work but I would still have to manually go through them. I use the
want list filter and select the min option to apply in bulk. If I just want parts
at a certain percentage that would not work as the lower sale items would still
be in the list.

If this was common buyer behaviour because a tool allows it, sellers would double
their prices and offer 50 % off on everything.

Some already do that type of thing, and advertise fake sales in the forum.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 4, 2024 01:07

Subject:

Re: what is max number of neutral and neg comment

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Topic:

Off Topic

In Off Topic, Gambit57 writes:

There are no limits. It is up to potential buyers to look at feedback and decide
for themselves.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 3, 2024 16:25

Subject:

Re: New filter based on % off

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Topic:

In Suggestions, TheHatter13 writes:

I have seen a lot of sellers offer multiple different discounts. It would be
nice to have a filter that you can choose the discounts you want to see instead
of just all sales. Like if a shop has different sale percentages at 10, 25, 30,
50 and 75 percent off you could filter for everything above 50%.

Just sort by % off descending.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Apr 3, 2024 04:39

Subject:

Re: Wishlists (like amazon)

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