Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | SDF_Bricks  | | Posted: | Apr 13, 2024 17:33 | | Subject: | Re: 1x5 liftarm with 'unique' color | | Viewed: | 21 times | | Topic: | General | |
| In General, EmblaRonja writes:
| | Early run of LBG maybe?
Early runs of Light Bluish gray often has bad color stability.
/Niclas
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Any chance you know which sets had early runs? I can cross check against sets
I have, and see if I can dig out possibly other liftarms with the same color.
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| Author: | SDF_Bricks | | Posted: | Apr 13, 2024 17:31 | | Subject: | Re: 1x5 liftarm with 'unique' color | | Viewed: | 24 times | | Topic: | General | |
| In General, Dhobeck writes:
| | In General, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | I was going through my stock of 1x5 liftarms, and stumbled upon a color I have
not seen before. It is somewhere between Light and Dark bluish grays (middle
part in attached picture). It is not the old grays either. What is it? Bricklink
does NOT list such color. Could it be an off-brand or else?
It dies have the typical mold markings in the small openings (part number etc).
Any thoughts?
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Does this color look similar?
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It looks you have here the OLD light Gray, and the Newer Light BLUISH Gray.
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| Author: | SDF_Bricks | | Posted: | Apr 13, 2024 14:38 | | Subject: | 1x5 liftarm with 'unique' color | | Viewed: | 121 times | | Topic: | General | |
| I was going through my stock of 1x5 liftarms, and stumbled upon a color I have
not seen before. It is somewhere between Light and Dark bluish grays (middle
part in attached picture). It is not the old grays either. What is it? Bricklink
does NOT list such color. Could it be an off-brand or else?
It dies have the typical mold markings in the small openings (part number etc).
Any thoughts?
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| Author: | SDF_Bricks | | Posted: | Mar 25, 2024 11:20 | | Subject: | Re: Bricklink vs. Brickset | | Viewed: | 73 times | | Topic: | General | |
| In General, SylvainLS writes:
| | In General, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | In General, 1001bricks writes:
| | In General, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | I recently sold a set, and the buyer came back saying there are SEVERAL missing
pieces. Those are all LARGE pieces (not real cheap). He also said he checked
inventory against BrickSet (Not BrickLink). I'd like to give the buyer the
benefit of the doubt, but when there are 20 large missing parts (Including a
linear actuator), I'm rather not sure.
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On a BrickLink sale, only the BrickLink Catalog/Inventory is the reference.
It could be like instead of checking Toyota parts info on the Toyota website,
one would check another website (even an informed one) 
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The specific set is
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Well, BL says it has 1063 parts, Brickset says 1063 and has only 1061 (directly
from LEGO).
And instead of comparing the inventories manually, you can compare the very same
data here: https://www.bricklink.com/v3/inventorycomparison/main.page?sourceA=0&invA=42029-1&sourceB=1&invB=42029
… and it’s only a matter of variants.
Methinks someone (you or the buyer) used the wrong set number
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To me it looks like the buyer 'misplaced' a bag. Nothing I can do here
but give him the benefit of the doubt and send him the extra parts. The thing
is, all those parts he claims are missing, I do NOT have them. I'll have
to break/amputate other sets. Pity ... live and learn as they say. Sometimes
you gotta learn to take a loss as there is no 'clear' solution in sight.
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| Author: | SDF_Bricks | | Posted: | Mar 25, 2024 10:38 | | Subject: | Re: Bricklink vs. Brickset | | Viewed: | 73 times | | Topic: | General | |
| In General, 1001bricks writes:
| | In General, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | I recently sold a set, and the buyer came back saying there are SEVERAL missing
pieces. Those are all LARGE pieces (not real cheap). He also said he checked
inventory against BrickSet (Not BrickLink). I'd like to give the buyer the
benefit of the doubt, but when there are 20 large missing parts (Including a
linear actuator), I'm rather not sure.
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On a BrickLink sale, only the BrickLink Catalog/Inventory is the reference.
It could be like instead of checking Toyota parts info on the Toyota website,
one would check another website (even an informed one)
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The specific set is 42029 - Customized Truck
https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=42029-1#T=S&O={%22iconly%22:0}
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| Author: | SDF_Bricks | | Posted: | Mar 25, 2024 09:20 | | Subject: | Bricklink vs. Brickset | | Viewed: | 228 times | | Topic: | General | |
| I recently sold a set, and the buyer came back saying there are SEVERAL missing
pieces. Those are all LARGE pieces (not real cheap). He also said he checked
inventory against BrickSet (Not BrickLink). I'd like to give the buyer the
benefit of the doubt, but when there are 20 large missing parts (Including a
linear actuator), I'm rather not sure.
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| Author: | SDF_Bricks | | Posted: | Mar 14, 2024 13:34 | | Subject: | Light Bluish Gray turning to Old Light Gray | | Viewed: | 155 times | | Topic: | General | |
| I have a couple of sets from ~15 years. They've been in storage for the past
10 years. Now, I noticed that some LBG parts have changed to Old Light Gray.
Has anyone else seen such metamorphosis ?
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| Author: | SDF_Bricks | | Posted: | Mar 13, 2024 09:00 | | Subject: | Inventory Sorting by Part Type | | Viewed: | 75 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| The default inventory list is sorted by color. Is there a way to sort it by 'Part
Type' e.g., slope, modified plate, technic connector ... etc?
My parts are all sorted by type, and it'll be easier that way to 'rebuild'
sets.
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| Author: | SDF_Bricks | | Posted: | Mar 5, 2024 09:53 | | Subject: | BL messaging sending multiple replies. | | Viewed: | 101 times | | Topic: | Technical Issues | |
| When I send a reply to a message, sometimes the receiver gets the message 2-3
times. Rather annoying.
Anyone aware of this or knows of a fix?
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| Author: | SDF_Bricks | | Posted: | Mar 2, 2024 13:38 | | Subject: | Re: Searching for parts with a sticker | | Viewed: | 25 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | How to search for parts of a specific color, with a sticker attached on them?
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Thank you all, that did it. Much appreciated.
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| Author: | SDF_Bricks | | Posted: | Mar 2, 2024 12:51 | | Subject: | Searching for parts with a sticker | | Viewed: | 92 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| | How to search for parts of a specific color, with a sticker attached on them? |
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| Author: | SDF_Bricks | | Posted: | Feb 28, 2024 23:04 | | Subject: | Re: About Price Guide | | Viewed: | 34 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | In Help, s0l0kr writes:
| | Well I cant understand what price should I set.
Last 6 months average.
Last 6 months average by qnty
Current Price average
Current Price average by qnty
First of all I ve figured out that my prices was around 15% higher than on the
market, idk why but I have fixed it, now I should understand when I am uploading
parts to bricklink, which of this choices should I choose. Which is normal price
for parts?
Thanks!
Your Marble Bricks
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It all depends on what your goal is. I've set my prices in the past near
the average, and the sets/parts take forever to sell. However, if I set my prices
~5% lower than the lowest (in my area), then a quick sale is guaranteed. Cash
Flow is as important as margin. Having money move fast at times could be more
interesting than having sets sit and collect dust.
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Or, like the French would say: 1x "tu l'as" vaut mieux que 2x "tu
l'auras" ... which roughly translates to 1x "you have it" is
worth more than 2x "You will have it".
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| Author: | SDF_Bricks | | Posted: | Feb 28, 2024 23:00 | | Subject: | Re: About Price Guide | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, s0l0kr writes:
| | Well I cant understand what price should I set.
Last 6 months average.
Last 6 months average by qnty
Current Price average
Current Price average by qnty
First of all I ve figured out that my prices was around 15% higher than on the
market, idk why but I have fixed it, now I should understand when I am uploading
parts to bricklink, which of this choices should I choose. Which is normal price
for parts?
Thanks!
Your Marble Bricks
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It all depends on what your goal is. I've set my prices in the past near
the average, and the sets/parts take forever to sell. However, if I set my prices
~5% lower than the lowest (in my area), then a quick sale is guaranteed. Cash
Flow is as important as margin. Having money move fast at times could be more
interesting than having sets sit and collect dust.
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| Author: | SDF_Bricks | | Posted: | Feb 20, 2024 03:19 | | Subject: | Re: Can't find anywhere | | Viewed: | 25 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, juminix writes:
| | Been looking all over the web for this piece. (can't even find what it is
called or part number). if this is in the wrong topic section, please move to
correct one or let me know and I will repost in correct section. Any help on
this would be greatly appreciated.it is for a set that one of the 2 of this piece
broke.
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The picture obviously looks fake. Just from the gray shading, one can easily
tell.
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| Author: | SDF_Bricks | | Posted: | Feb 14, 2024 10:45 | | Subject: | How to sell a huge collection - Need 'advice' | | Viewed: | 160 times | | Topic: | General | |
| I have a fairly large collection, spanning over 20 years, and stored/sorted in
200+ boxes, including Technic, City, Ninjago, Bionicle, Friends, and many many
more. These include over 300 minifigs, and many unique/rare parts/sets (eg. Scorpion
Pyramid, Village Market, ...). I have little time to sort through and rebuild
all the sets. I'm looking for input as to what is the best way to sell all
at once. My initial investment was over $50k.
1. Any thoughts on how to liquidate everything ASAP?
2. Would selling everything by the pound on eBay be an option? - Not very attractive
I'm sure.
Thoughts are appreciated.
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| Author: | SDF_Bricks | | Posted: | Feb 12, 2024 08:58 | | Subject: | Re: How to block/stop a buyer | | Viewed: | 60 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, SezaR writes:
| | In Help, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | I had a 'would-be' buyer who had me jump through hoops to describe a
couple of sets, take pictures, and many other things. In the end, he did not
even reply to my follow-up emails, nor acknowledge receipt of the pictures.
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Not sure how this helps you but:
On behalf of that buyer, I acknowledge receipt of the pictures and express my
gratitude.
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to say, this is NOT a desirable buyer.
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Who is a desirable buyer? The guy who just pays and leaves a positive feedback?
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How do I block such individual?
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What a seller should learn is why a buyer wants photos and when and where to
take photos.
Many times, it does not make sense to take photos:
- a used set of 200 pieces. The description "parts in good condition"
should be enough in most cases. You cannot take photos of all parts from all
angles. But some times, one photo of printed parts or stickers would do the job
and help buyer trust the condition and your description.
Sometime newbies don't know that if a couple of items are in bad condition
or missing, I still send them. So I aknowledge in my response "if a mistake
happen and there is any missing or broken part, I will send you missing parts".
In some cases, they committed to buy even though I did not send any photo (I
remember once this happen for used set 928).
- when it comes with the condition of box and instructions, it totally makes
sense for a buyer to want to see photos. They are paying more to buy the set
with box, so they have to see photos beforehand.
Despite what other people said, between 25-50% of times, the users who request
photos commit to buy from me.
I suggest you focus on learning and understanding buyers' needs, rather than
stop-listing some users for such reasons.
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Thank you for the wisdom. However, in this modern day and age, it's very
easy to 'acknowledge' receipt of the pictures and say 'Thank You".
It costs absolutely nothing. I am not concerned about the lost sale, as this
hobby is NOT my livelihood. It is the wasted time as, in addition to taking pics,
I invested time in checking inventory, sorting parts, ... etc
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| Author: | SDF_Bricks | | Posted: | Feb 12, 2024 08:53 | | Subject: | Re: How to block/stop a buyer | | Viewed: | 59 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, Adjour writes:
| | In Help, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | I had a 'would-be' buyer who had me jump through hoops to describe a
couple of sets, take pictures, and many other things. In the end, he did not
even reply to my follow-up emails, nor acknowledge receipt of the pictures. Needless
to say, this is NOT a desirable buyer.
How do I block such individual?
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I know you are annoyed, which is why I hardly send pics anymore... but give it
a day or a week. I've had such buyers just magically reappear and then make
the purchase anyway. I'm guessing either they got paid or a personal issue
resolved.
Crystal
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It's been 12 days already !!!
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| Author: | SDF_Bricks | | Posted: | Feb 11, 2024 05:27 | | Subject: | How to block/stop a buyer | | Viewed: | 206 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| I had a 'would-be' buyer who had me jump through hoops to describe a
couple of sets, take pictures, and many other things. In the end, he did not
even reply to my follow-up emails, nor acknowledge receipt of the pictures. Needless
to say, this is NOT a desirable buyer.
How do I block such individual?
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| Author: | SDF_Bricks | | Posted: | Feb 3, 2024 16:08 | | Subject: | Re: The many shades of Brown and Dark Red | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | General | |
| In General, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | As if it was not enough dealing with gray and bluish gray, we also have to contend
with the following:
1. Brown vs. Reddish Brown vs. Dar Red
2. Black vs. Dark Green
3. Color 'variability'
I've had parts sorted under artificial light and they all appear the 'same'.
However, when I look them under the sun, it's a whole spectrum. My group
of brownish 1x2 slopes turned out to be a mix of 5 shades
4. Reddish Brown
5. 'Regular' Brown
6. Slightly clearer Brown
7. Some dark red that is not completely opaque
8. Some dull brown
9. How does one separate all of these colors. I have a daytime job, and do not
get sun 24/7 ?
10. How bad is color variability?
11. Did TLG really need to produce that many colors?
12. I reckon many men have some inherent color blindness ... 
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All of this, and I have not even mentioned a single word about the aqua/lavender
and crazy colors in the Friends sets. We need more women in this hobby, as, statistically/scientifically,
they have a better color perception/resolution then men. What do you mean it's
Onyx? It looks plain black to me.
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| Author: | SDF_Bricks | | Posted: | Feb 3, 2024 13:05 | | Subject: | The many shades of Brown and Dark Red | | Viewed: | 142 times | | Topic: | General | |
| As if it was not enough dealing with gray and bluish gray, we also have to contend
with the following:
1. Brown vs. Reddish Brown vs. Dar Red
2. Black vs. Dark Green
3. Color 'variability'
I've had parts sorted under artificial light and they all appear the 'same'.
However, when I look them under the sun, it's a whole spectrum. My group
of brownish 1x2 slopes turned out to be a mix of 5 shades
4. Reddish Brown
5. 'Regular' Brown
6. Slightly clearer Brown
7. Some dark red that is not completely opaque
8. Some dull brown
9. How does one separate all of these colors. I have a daytime job, and do not
get sun 24/7 ?
10. How bad is color variability?
11. Did TLG really need to produce that many colors?
12. I reckon many men have some inherent color blindness ...
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