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In Selling, peregrinator writes:

In Selling, dstiefel writes:

I was looking under terms for sellers but didn't see anything specifically
on topic, but does anyone have a definitive answer or knowledge if it goes against
Bricklink terms to sell items from store without documenting them? I know if
I wanted I could just remove the items from inventory and work out a deal separate
from Bricklink but I prefer not to do that and just curious if there are rules
against it.

I'm not 100% sure what you're asking but:

- you can't turn a BL order into an outside-of-BL order
- you can sell items you've listed on BL elsewhere

You answered sufficiently. I just wanted to make sure I understood in case a
buyer asks this of me again in the future. Thank you!

Author:

dstiefel

Posted:

May 9, 2024 15:29

Subject:

User requests buying outside of Bricklink

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dstiefel

Posted:

Nov 28, 2023 19:20

Subject:

Re: Part 4589 - no logo?

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LEGO products

In LEGO products, Nubs_Select writes:

considering its years probably no logo on that part

Thank you as always, Nubs!

Author:

dstiefel

Posted:

Nov 28, 2023 18:23

Subject:

Part 4589 - no logo?

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LEGO products

Is there no logo on 4589 (cone 1x1 - no groove)? I can't find it on any of
the items I'm about to load to the store. It's easy to find on 4589b
(with groove).

Author:

dstiefel

Posted:

Jul 22, 2023 22:54

Subject:

Re: Can't find Logo on this part.

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In Catalog Identification, ghyde writes:

In General, dstiefel writes:

In General, here4bricks614 writes:

In General, dstiefel writes:

I picked up this part today and after cleaning it up I was about to put it on
my store but did not see a Lego logo anywhere on it. Anyone know if these parts
normally have the logo or not?
https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?id=102000#T=P&C=77

Mine does.

Thanks. I probably picked up a knock-off but it's a good one - the print
is spot-on the same. Thanks for the info!

It might still be a genuine LEGO part. Please post a photo so it can be identified
properly. Older versions of this part from long ago aren't as highly detailed
as parts released recently.

Whenever TLG uses a mold that hasn't been used in a long time, they update
the mold, if it did not previously have identifying information it gets added.

Cheers ...

ghyde

I just dropped pics with my previous reply in this thread. Thanks for the info
and suggestion.

Author:

dstiefel

Posted:

Jul 22, 2023 22:52

Subject:

Re: Can't find Logo on this part.

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In Catalog Identification, here4bricks614 writes:

In General, dstiefel writes:

In General, here4bricks614 writes:

In General, dstiefel writes:

Mine does.

Thanks. I probably picked up a knock-off but it's a good one - the print
is spot-on the same. Thanks for the info!

Do you have any photos of this part? Does it have a molding streak down the back
of the part?

My pre-2011 armor pieces all have this streak. The 2011 chestplate does not.

Here are the best pics I can muster at the moment. Not sure why they loaded sideways.

Author:

dstiefel

Posted:

Jul 22, 2023 15:27

Subject:

Re: Can't find Logo on this part.

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In General, here4bricks614 writes:

In General, dstiefel writes:

Mine does.

Thanks. I probably picked up a knock-off but it's a good one - the print
is spot-on the same. Thanks for the info!

Author:

dstiefel

Posted:

Jul 22, 2023 15:16

Subject:

Can't find Logo on this part.

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Author:

dstiefel

Posted:

Feb 23, 2023 10:15

Subject:

Re: Lying store owner!

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Help

In Help, pcthurman writes:

I placed an order and paid for it on the 13th.

On the 17th I asked the store when my order would ship. They replied that same
day that it would go out later that day.

Today, the 20th, my order still has not shipped although a shipping label was
created on the 19th.

I don't appreciate being lied too. So...

Do I wait to see if they will actually ship my order today?

Do I contact the store again?

Would it be too premature to file an NSS and maybe get the store owner off their
proverbial butt?

I would appreciate your opinions.

Cass T

As a seller I have run into a situation several times where USPS does not show
the current tracking data online ( "Tracking data unavailable" ). But
when I go to the post office to check the status they have a detailed schedule
of where it is that they can print out. Just consider that whenever something
like that happens - sometimes the online site tracking isn't synced up with
it's actual location. I don't know if your seller is lying or not, but
there are situations where they have no control. Very seldom, but possible.

Author:

dstiefel

Posted:

Feb 21, 2023 19:03

Subject:

Re: USPS rejected address and no buyer response

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In Selling, jennnifer writes:

In Selling, dstiefel writes:

I have an order that I can't ship because an address will not go through
with USPS (missing apartment number). Reached out twice to buyer over the past
4 days with no reply. I figured I would give a full week to allow for a response.
Do any of you cancel and refund in situations like this when you don't get
any conversation back from buyer?

Be sure to send a message directly from your email to theirs. Some messages sent
through the BL system get lost in junk folders.

Check to see if the apartment number is included on their BL address if it happens
to be missing from the Paypal one.

Have they received feedback recently from another seller? You could reach out
and see if they solved this issue already.

Good luck,
Jen

Thanks, Jen. He finally replied when I reached out to him directly.

Author:

dstiefel

Posted:

Feb 20, 2023 09:40

Subject:

USPS rejected address and no buyer response

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Author:

dstiefel

Posted:

Jan 23, 2023 23:02

Subject:

Re: Order to visit ratio

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In Selling, GillsBricks writes:

Just curious what your stores order to visit ratios are? I have one order for
about every 60 visits which is great for my smaller store

! What are your numbers?

I'm getting 1 for every 22 visits. It seems to be getting better as my inventory
grows which makes a lot of sense.

Author:

dstiefel

Posted:

Dec 13, 2022 19:13

Subject:

Re: Sold items went to stockroom?

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In Selling, 1001bricks writes:

I honestly do not recall selecting it but I want to make sure
it's not checked going forward.

You probably didn't:
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1381820

Thank you both for your help on this. I am always amazed how helpful and friendly
everyone is here.

Author:

dstiefel

Posted:

Dec 13, 2022 19:07

Subject:

Re: Sold items went to stockroom?

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In Selling, 1001bricks writes:

In Selling, dstiefel writes:

Is it normal for items to go to stockroom when they are paid for?

Yes/no.

NO: if they're NOT marked "Retain", there shoudn't be any (assuming you
didn't move them yourself, but then it'd be a strange question).

YES: it happens from time to time, here once every some months.
It seems related to how the Instant Payment works, as items move to stockroom
while the buyer pays (for 10 minutes AFAIK).

Then normally, those are deleted.

Sometimes they're not, but usually deleted the next day (when BL restarts
after midnight EDT), where there seem to be a kind of purge.

Leave them as is and check on tomorrow?

If not deleted tomorrow, simply delete them manually.

There's also an option you could check somewhere in shop settings:

[x] Auto-delete zero qty stockroom items after [1] days of moving to stockroom

I think this might be one of those situations. I looked up what Jennifer said
and saw all the items in the stockroom and it just happened that the only items
there were from that recent order. Nothing else was there. Ghost in the machine,
perhaps?

Author:

dstiefel

Posted:

Dec 13, 2022 18:51

Subject:

Re: Sold items went to stockroom?

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In Selling, jennnifer writes:

In Selling, dstiefel writes:

Is it normal for items to go to stockroom when they are paid for? I just had
an order of minifigs and minifig parts and all of the parts are now showing as
stockroom even though they have been paid for, packed, and shipped. I never noticed
this before and wasn't sure if it was normal procedure or not.

If they are in your stockroom with a quantity of 0, then you likely clicked the
Retain checkbox for those items. Retain means all sold lots go to your stockroom
automatically. It's useful for sellers who restock their items.

Jen

Thanks Jen. Would it be the one in Inventory screen or add parts screen that
would cause it? I honestly do not recall selecting it but I want to make sure
it's not checked going forward.

Author:

dstiefel

Posted:

Dec 13, 2022 18:27

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Sold items went to stockroom?

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Author:

dstiefel

Posted:

Dec 1, 2022 22:54

Subject:

Re: Do you detail quality of used minifigs/parts?

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In Selling, rab1234 writes:

I always get a good laugh at those sellers who detail all the problems and then
say “otherwise pristine!” Also, not only is “like-new” meaningless, it’s not
allowed as a descriptor and your listing will get removed if reported.

In Selling, calebfishn writes:

In Selling, dstiefel writes:

I recently got a neutral comment because buyer said the minifig was "significantly
scuffed". I do not agree with their assessment as there was only minor wear but
not going to get into an argument over their opinion vs mine. I try not to sell
any parts/figs that have significant wear/scratches at all.

Having said that - what lengths do you go to with your descriptions, if any?
Is it better to have a bit of copy in the terms suggesting the buyers request
pics before buying or do you add description per part/lot? I know there's
no way to please everyone, but I really try to make sure I have nothing but above-average
parts when it comes to used. I would love to hear if you have had to deal with
instances like this and/or what measures you take to avoid it.

Thanks!

When listing used minifigs, any condition issues should be described and detailed.
Of course there will be someone who still finds something wrong, but the idea
is to avoid a situation where a buyer is surprised and disappointed.

Some sellers just have generic descriptions such as "Used minifigs may have scratches"
or they refer buyers to their shop terms. I don't think those are helpful.
When listing, put the information about condition in the item listing description,
so that buyers can see it right away. Even if you include your own picture, include
a written description as well.

"Like New" or "As New" are fairly meaningless descriptions in Bricklink. Or they
might even confuse buyers(Is it "New"? or "Used"?. I think phrases such as "mint"
or "pretty good" aren't much better, as those are very subjective, and it
seems every seller has his own standard. I believe it is better to give an actual
description, i.e., "Left arm has a crack" or "some paint missing from face".

I would certainly avoid a description like this one that always struck me as
ironic: "Face and torso are badly scratched and both arms are cracked. Other
than that, in mint condition."

I appreciate the suggestions and wisdom from all who responded. Many thanks!

Author:

dstiefel

Posted:

Dec 1, 2022 16:37

Subject:

Re: Do you detail quality of used minifigs/parts?

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In Selling, Nubs_Select writes:

In Selling, dstiefel writes:

minifigure parts are held to a higher standard then normal parts. when listing
minifigure parts its a good idea to mention any damage you see on the item

Thanks, Nubs!

Author:

dstiefel

Posted:

Dec 1, 2022 16:23

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Do you detail quality of used minifigs/parts?

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Author:

dstiefel

Posted:

Nov 29, 2022 14:13

Subject:

Re: Rip my muscle memory

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General