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In Help, Stuart9 writes:

Heard rumours of a club.

Impossible, how can you hear about something that does not exist?

(see you at the meeting next Saturday)

In Help, maxx3001 writes:

In Help, cycbuild writes:

In Help, maxx3001 writes:

Thank you, here, just for you, enjoy

Extremely cool! The marbling is barely there, but let me know if you'd like
to trade anything for a Cylinder 3 x 3 x 5 with Handle!

I would, but unfortunately I only collect 2x4’s, but don’t tell anyone

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

May 26, 2021 07:12

Subject:

Re: Any pointers for running a store?

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In Help, cycbuild writes:

In Help, maxx3001 writes:

Thank you, here, just for you, enjoy

Extremely cool! The marbling is barely there, but let me know if you'd like
to trade anything for a Cylinder 3 x 3 x 5 with Handle!

I would, but unfortunately I only collect 2x4’s, but don’t tell anyone

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

May 26, 2021 02:59

Subject:

Re: Any pointers for running a store?

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In Help, cycbuild writes:

In Help, maxx3001 writes:

More weird parts, just add a bin.

Only adding to the records that I've always admired the King of Marbled 3001.
Along with Starbeanie, the incumbent Duke of Stickers. And that man who's
just inherited all the Modulex in Switzerland*. And SylvainLS, Viscount of Nomenclature.
Your jaw-dropping collections are the heart and soul of what makes BrickLink
special in my book. And encouraged me to chase after my niche interests too.
Cheers!

Thank you, here, just for you, enjoy

*https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1269758

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

May 25, 2021 16:37

Subject:

Re: Any pointers for running a store?

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In Help, cycbuild writes:

In Help, Stuart9 writes:

I organise my stock by colour, sub divided by categories for used, soon to do
the same with new, works for me.

Only manually add used stock and odd new items, most new by auto part out, reuse
larger boxes for shipping but I buy new large letter boxes in two sizes.

Had to add minimum order value due to far too many low value orders that I was
losing money on.

I have no minimum, but to not lose money on a low value sale, all sales below
€10 pay an extra €0.50.
This still gives buyers the option to buy that one part and if my math is correct
should not really lose me money.....

I'm worried of that as well. But hey maybe it'll rope in repeat customers!

If your stock is big enough and your service is good, people will come back.

My first store storage were big bins with zip lock baggies inside with parts.
So a bin for all 1x bricks, a bin for 2x bricks, one for tiles and other parts
etc.
Inside each baggie are all colors 1x1 brick etc. if you have more of one color
1x1 brick give it its own baggie..

This way I could easily expand my system, if I got more of the 1x bricks, I could
make a new bin for the 1x6 and up bricks.
More weird parts, just add a bin.
This system can grow with your store and I find it very flexible

The smaller parts can be put in a low bin or in drawers, you have to look what
fits you and the space you have best.

Right now my store is very small, I try and only sell items I like, but I still
have lots of bulk bricks.
Sooner or later I will have to add those again and take my bins out of storage

I add everything, who knows what might bring a buyer to my store.

Thank you Stuart

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

May 24, 2021 10:59

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Re: Reseller possibly

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Problem Order

In Problem Order, zorbanj writes:

Seller is either a dropshipper (reseller) or ran short on an order and is using
your store to gap fill.

Some sellers have a problem with dropshippers. I do not - a sale is a sale. You
protect yourself by shipping to the PayPal address.

If your buyer is who I think it is, they will order from you again. I've
had 5 orders from him with no issues.

In Problem Order, Pam_Shaver writes:

I have a buyer that wants me to ship item to a different address (without inside
identifying information of course). He said he would make sure that address
will be on Paypal at checkout. He is high feedback buyer - 6838. Would you
sell to him? What should I do to protect myself?

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

May 23, 2021 18:39

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Re: Are boxes less valuable when flattened ?

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Selling

In Selling, alexbinary writes:

I see lots of people selling flattened boxes. I can imagine this make for easier
storing and shipping. But aren’t boxes more valuable when they are not flattened
?

It depends on the set, but for the rare boxes I would not flatten them.
Though this does create big problems of storing and shipping them........

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

May 23, 2021 18:36

Subject:

Re: What is the point of Bricklink ?

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Selling

In Selling, alexbinary writes:

Hi friends, I need your help. I am trying to figure out where the value of Bricklink
lies for buyers. It seems to me that you get better value by buying sets directly
from LEGO. So what makes people buy on Bricklink ?

Thanks for your help !

Where else can you buy rare LEGO test bricks?

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

May 20, 2021 04:41

Subject:

Re: Whats your battle pack idea?

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LEGO products

In LEGO, jbo210 writes:

Hi everyone!

Have ya'll thought of any ideas for interesting battle packs from any theme?

I would love a battle pack of these

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

May 10, 2021 09:38

Subject:

Re: Thank you

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Off Topic

In Off Topic, BrickChick2345 writes:

I need to say thank you to the AFOL couple who sold us about 180 lbs of Lego
for a donation to charity. I wanted you to to know that we chose UNICEF. We’re
new in town, and my older child is just starting to make friends. This has been
a welcome break from the loneliness. I’m sure we’re such novices that we don’t
really understand what’s in there, but we are loving all of it. The 90s Belville
horses, the matching buses, half-built set corpses that my kid thinks are complete,
all of it. My older son is carrying around four enormous wheels, intent on building
a robot. He’s loved the prebuilt vehicles to bits and pieces, then asked me to
resurrect them over and over. You’ve made a difficult transition so much better
for our family. Many, many thanks.

Not mine, but happy building

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Apr 16, 2021 10:14

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Re: Monochrome Minifigures

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In Catalog, starbeanie writes:

One actually exists.

Minifig No: gen091 Name: LEGO VIP Letter I (Monochrome)

gen091 (Inv) LEGO VIP Letter I (Monochrome)
Minifigures: LEGO Brand

Why not attach monochrome’s to this listing, saves a lot of work....

In Catalog, psusaxman2000 writes:

In Catalog, Biglesdug writes:

In Catalog, BrickTobi writes:

Proposal for extension of the catalog.

I think there is a very big market for monochrome minifigures. So far, these
are considered custom items.
I would like to suggest establishing a separate category for monochrome minifigures
in the "standard version" of all colors.

For example "Minifigure Monochrome - white".

I look forward to your estimation and feedback

I think with the increase in wiping torsos and parts to make monochrome figures
adding monochrome figures to the catalog would be a bad idea.

On top of this, I'm pretty sure the main objective behind the catalog is
that it is a representation of the parts that are officially sold by Lego. While
they do sell parts to make monochrome minifigures, they are not sold as such,
hence why they are not listed in the standard catalog and require custom listings.
If they were to do this, it could open a can of worms for other requests.

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Mar 3, 2021 11:37

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Re: Two colors chains?

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In Catalog, yorbrick writes:

In Catalog, maxx3001 writes:

I have this torso

973pb0692c01 (Inv) Torso Castle Kingdoms Scale Mail, Copper Shoulder Armor and Chains Front and Back Pattern / Black Arms / Dark Bluish Gray Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor.

Most are golden like in the picture, but a few are more reddish gold.

Is this a normal variation?

Thanks,
Maxx

Yes, I think so. I have some that are almost a copper colour.

Thanks, do you list them seperately?

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maxx3001

Posted:

Mar 3, 2021 05:20

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Two colors chains?

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Status:

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I have this torso

973pb0692c01 (Inv) Torso Castle Kingdoms Scale Mail, Copper Shoulder Armor and Chains Front and Back Pattern / Black Arms / Dark Bluish Gray Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor.

Most are golden like in the picture, but a few are more reddish gold.

Is this a normal variation?

Thanks,
Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Feb 27, 2021 08:58

Subject:

Re: grey vs bluish grey (help!)

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In Colors, maxx3001 writes:

In Colors, venusasaboy73 writes:

Milky White is available in 2x4 and 2x6 only, but that is a non-released special
part that is costly. It is a translucent color and for these bricks even slightly
glittery. It looks different in real life from how this photo shows the color.

For a mosaic, you could use the 1x1 plates in Very Light (Bluish) Gray to extend
your shades of gray.

Don't mix the old and newer shades of gray in one build, unless your intention
is to roughen up the look. They are not lighter or darker, just warmer / yellower
/ aged more.

Thanks for the help!
I'm using 1x1 round tiles, but they don'ìt seem to come in very light
(blusih) gray

Sand blue might be an intermediate.....

Trans-black, dark brown...

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Feb 26, 2021 13:07

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Re: grey vs bluish grey (help!)

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In Colors, venusasaboy73 writes:

Thanks for the help!
I'm using 1x1 round tiles, but they don'ìt seem to come in very light
(blusih) gray

Sand blue might be an intermediate.....

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Feb 17, 2021 09:58

Subject:

Re: Misprint / Missed Print

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In Catalog, starbeanie writes:

That's an example of a misprint that would be worth more. It's useable
still.

In Catalog, maxx3001 writes:

In Catalog, CPgolfaddict writes:

It seems clear the one on the left simply skipped part of the printing process
and should not be a new decorated cone.

Although I found multiples with the same error....

Nice misprint!

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Feb 17, 2021 03:31

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Re: Misprint / Missed Print

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In Catalog, CPgolfaddict writes:

It seems clear the one on the left simply skipped part of the printing process
and should not be a new decorated cone.

Although I found multiples with the same error....

Nice misprint!

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Feb 16, 2021 12:47

Subject:

Re: Adjusting Colour Names such as Bluish Grey?

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In Suggestions, infinibrix writes:

We can start by calling light gray and dark grey as old light grey and old dark
grey.

Then over 6 months drop the bluish from the new greys and we are done.

Easy,
Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Feb 15, 2021 16:13

Subject:

Re: Some help with Modulex colors please?

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In Colors, Royroy writes:

I have some modulex here, and but I am just not 100% what colors they are.

All have M on studs.

For reference:

Lime, Medium Azure, Medium Blue

Bright light Yellow, light Yellow and Dark Orange.

Thanks in advance

The middle row are the M bricks:

1. white, light gray, black, terracotta, brown, buff, red , orange, ochre yellow,
lemon, pastel green, olive green, teal blue, pastel blue, pink (not in this picture)
and clear

2. white, light gray, black, terracotta, buff, red , orange, lemon, pastel green,
pastel blue, pink

3. Light bluish gray, charcoal, light orange, light yellow, medium blue, aqua
green, pink, violet

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Feb 12, 2021 14:49

Subject:

Re: My New Color Guide - Ver 1.0

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In Colors, par016 writes:

So I started working on a new, more compact color guide a few weeks ago. This
is what I got so far.

As of right now I am missing some pretty easy 1x2 plate or tile entries for Nougat,
Light Nougat, Sand Green and Brown.

Then I may have to get a little creative to fit these on there:

-Pete

Great small guide, I have started one ones too, but I’ll stick to my 2x4’s

To bad not all parts come in all colors for us to make a colorguide.

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Feb 11, 2021 12:29

Subject:

Re: Some Marbled Finds

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In Colors, starbeanie writes:

Nor mine. He recently sold me a Duck. But, I'm so happy to finally have one.

ducksmall Plastic Duck Small
Gear: Toy, Early

You did good, those are very nice to have in your collection.

In Colors, par016 writes:

In Colors, maxx3001 writes:

In Colors, par016 writes:

In Colors, maxx3001 writes:

In Colors, par016 writes:

Here are some marbled pieces I found in the last year or so and 1 short shot.

Pete

Always nice to see, did these come out of sets?

Love the orange plate

Maxx

The short shot came out of a set, the rest I found while sorting through Used
lots.

Nice!

I may be heading to your store soon Maxx, it's been too long since I indulged
and I see you got some new stuff

Yes, I am uploading some stuff again, cleaning my drawers

-Pete

You are not good for my wallet Maxx

I am always up for a trade, just that I really only collect 2x4’s.....

-Pete

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Feb 11, 2021 10:51

Subject:

Re: Some Marbled Finds

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In Colors, par016 writes:

In Colors, maxx3001 writes:

In Colors, par016 writes:

Here are some marbled pieces I found in the last year or so and 1 short shot.

Pete

Always nice to see, did these come out of sets?

Love the orange plate

Maxx

The short shot came out of a set, the rest I found while sorting through Used
lots.

Nice!

I may be heading to your store soon Maxx, it's been too long since I indulged
and I see you got some new stuff

Yes, I am uploading some stuff again, cleaning my drawers

-Pete

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Feb 11, 2021 10:09

Subject:

Re: Some Marbled Finds

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In Colors, par016 writes:

Here are some marbled pieces I found in the last year or so and 1 short shot.

Pete

Always nice to see, did these come out of sets?

Love the orange plate

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Feb 4, 2021 13:31

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Re: Color Identification

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In Colors, psusaxman2000 writes:

In Colors, maxx3001 writes:

In Colors, psusaxman2000 writes:

I just received a number of 2x4 bricks to complete my color pallet, but I've
already identified two problem with the order, and I'm unsure if the other
bricks included are the right color either. The tall part is confirmed Blue-violet
from set 8781. The two purple-ish pieces are supposed to be Medium Violet and
Light Purple. While I believe one of them might be Medium Violet, 1) I don't
know which one it would be and 2) I'm fairly sure the second is not Light
Purple so I don't know what it would be.

Both are medium violet, one is medium bluish violet (left) and the other one
medium reddish violet (right).

Maxx

There are "tones" of medium violet??? I don't see these names in the BL color
chart, https://www.bricklink.com/catalogColors.asp

Check my store, I have both

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Feb 4, 2021 13:21

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Re: Color Identification

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In Colors, maxx3001 writes:

In Colors, psusaxman2000 writes:

Both are medium violet, one is medium bluish violet (left) and the other one
medium reddish violet (right).

Maxx

Light purple.

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Feb 4, 2021 13:18

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Re: Color Identification

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In Colors, psusaxman2000 writes:

Both are medium violet, one is medium bluish violet (left) and the other one
medium reddish violet (right).

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Jan 22, 2021 08:52

Subject:

Re: Number bricks

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In Catalog, malky writes:

Cheers.

I got these in a bulk lot with the boxes sadly long gone. I'm not actually
selling at the moment, but do try to log everything I collect offline on Brickstore
in case sometime down the line I change my mind.

I'll just use the standard database entry in the meantime but was a little
surprised not to find these in Bricklink given how comprehensive the database
is.

Yeah, lots of the older stuff is still missing because not much is left.

You can try and add these to the catalog, but it takes time.
Most likely these are from set

434-1 (Inv) 50 lettered bricks (The Building Toy)
50 Parts, 1966
Sets: Classic: Supplemental

These were released in the UK.

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Jan 22, 2021 03:15

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Re: Number bricks

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In Catalog, malky writes:

I’ve got a collection of number bricks in a font other than what I can find in
the current catalogue (ie not standard, bold or serif).

Am I just not managing to find the correct entry or is their justification for
adding these patterns to the catalogue?

It is possible these were UK printed ones, at that time they had their own factory
for certain parts.
It would be nice if you had the box that goes with it.

About adding them, maybe just put in the listing the fact that the font is different?
And add your own picture...

My 2 cents

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Jan 14, 2021 19:20

Subject:

Re: How big is the demand for Modulex?

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In Modulex, Calle_P writes:

In a box with mixed lego I am sorting to sell in my store here at Bricklink,
there were a lot of various Modulex pieces.

How big is the demand for Modulex? Is it worth the work to sort to put up for
sale or should I sell everything in one piece?

Depends on what you have and how much time you are willing to invest....

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Dec 23, 2020 09:57

Subject:

Re: 2x2 Brick - which is correct?

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In Catalog, tpr writes:

Hi

But if you have a second hand thick walled 2x2 brick, how do you know if it is
a 3003old if you are putting new ones in 3003?

By your own choice of where you think it will sell best.

There is nothing holding you from uploading 3003old, 3002old and 3001old under
the 3003, 3002 and 3001 listings....

These extra listings were only made to make it easier for old set restorers to
find the right parts.

See picture, both are 3001, but the trans-black has thin walls while the trans-clear
has thick walls.
Both are still 2x4 bricks, like how humans will always be part of the great ape
family.

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Dec 23, 2020 09:08

Subject:

Re: 2x2 Brick - which is correct?

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In Catalog, patpendlego writes:

IMO the seperate catelog entry 3003old is questionable. 3001old and 3002old are
clear, these do not have cross support as 3001 and 3002 do. But 3003 does not
come with cross support, and never have. However 3001 and 3002 do come with and
without inner supports but there is no seperate entry for those. So why 3003old?
I do not know. Clearly it raises more questions than answers.

The inner supports talked about are the ribs on the thin sides, the old bricks
had thick walls.
I think you mixed up the cross supports with those.
Maybe come back to LEGO more

Anyway, the 3003old does have a function for the older thick walled 3003 bricks.
But as the OP points out, there are still thick walled bricks being made.
Especially in trans colors.

I would add the new 3003 thick walled bricks under 3003, not 3003old.

Maxx

In Catalog, tpr writes:

3003 Brick 2 x 2
Parts: Brick

3003old Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports
Parts: Brick

Question for all you purists

3003 has inside supports, 3003old doesn't - no problem with that

The trans coloured ones (i have trans-green to hand), do not have the internal
supports, but are treated at 3003 and not 3003old, as they are still being produced.

Surely this is incorrect

Can someone explain why bricks modelled as 3003old are being labelled as 3003
- and how do you explain that to someone if they wanted to add a red brick to
the catalogue!

Thanks

tpr

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Dec 20, 2020 16:43

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Re: Test Prints

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In Catalog, WoutR writes:

In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

BrickLink members have asked for these to be added to the catalog for many years.
Merry Christmas!

[P=3626bpb2715]
[P=3626cpb2715]

There are different patterns. See photos.

Add your own picture, just like with other testbricks

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Dec 20, 2020 09:57

Subject:

Re: Moving Things, Part 2

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In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

In Catalog, maxx3001 writes:

I understand the catalog problem, but is it because large sellers have items
stored under catalog definitions?

Yes, that's correct. Teup explains it:

"The fact that parts are sometimes in a place where you didn't
expect it, will always remain. The cost of the change on the other hand would
be quite big, for sellers like me - both in terms of memory and in terms of storage.

If there would be significant changes, it could change my storage alot and cause
a domino effect where, in an extreme case of changing even parts like these,
I'd have to redesign my entire store layout and hope that it will all still
fit."

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1113085

Some stores are organized entirely by the BrickLink catalog and changes in the
catalog can have drastic effects on such storage systems.

Thank you, I thought as much

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Dec 20, 2020 06:06

Subject:

Re: Moving Things, Part 2

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In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

In Catalog, Teup writes:

For someone who has been out of really selling bulk for the last 6 years, what
is the problem?
I understand the catalog problem, but is it because large sellers have items
stored under catalog definitions?

Serious question.

Maxx

Thanks for the headsup! And I agree with yorbrick that it's ok if this takes
time.

It has taken time . . . 20 years of it. Categorizing items is a topic
that has been discussed going back nearly to the founding of the site.

With written category definitions finally official on the site for the first
time in 2020, the time has come for action. We took some action on October 1st,
moving over 500 items. Now we plan to take further action with the support of
the community.

This is going to be a puzzle and quite a mess for me, and other catagory-based
sorters as well

Indeed it will be and I apologize for that. The "it will be inconvenient for
sellers" argument has meant that in the past parts have rarely been moved once
they landed in the catalog - even if the categorizations didn't make sense
in hindsight.

We're trying to minimize the inconvenience, but handing the next generation
of LEGO fans the same catalog we got is not fair. Because then they'll
complain that the catalog makes little sense in some areas. But they'll
get used to it and then complain when things are moved. And pass the same poorly-organized
catalog down to the generation following them. Someone has to end that
cycle.

Now that we have written category definitions our goal is to make a little more
sense of its organization. We're not moving things around because it's
fun, believe me.

) it's better as well to rip off the bandaid at once

I agree. It would be nice to start over and get everything perfect from the
start. Ain't the way the world works, though. Everything in life is a process.

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Dec 11, 2020 23:46

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Re: Dark Green Mystery Backpack

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In Catalog, ybtfbiwgw writes:

26073pb03 Minifigure Backpack with Molded Lime Bedroll Pattern (BAM)
Parts: Minifigure, Body Wear

This part has no set info nor date (unreleased?). So how is it so readily available
for sale? Maybe a BAM piece? Help me solve the mystery!

Maybe ask one of the sellers?

Or the original uploader...

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Dec 4, 2020 06:37

Subject:

Re: Would this be a collectors item?

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In Catalog, maxx3001 writes:

In Catalog, lindsayacowden writes:

I'm wondering about something and I am am hoping that someone here may be
able to tell me. You know how when things like the US Mint makes a coin and sends
it out with an error. Then all of those with the errors become SUPER valuable?
Well, does it work like that with LEGO pieces, catalogs, etc. Thanks so much
for any help!!

It depends on the part and the kind of mistake made.

If it enhances the look of the brick or minifig, it does make the item more valuable.

See marbled LEGO pieces, these are mistakes, LEGO throws these away or remelts
them.
But collectors pay big bucks for them.
Printed minifig heads in the wrong color can make a nice bit of cash.
Marbled brick, if the colors are nice are also collectable.

Maxx

A few more ‘mistakes’.

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Dec 3, 2020 21:50

Subject:

Re: Would this be a collectors item?

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In Catalog, lindsayacowden writes:

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 27, 2020 01:46

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Re: Set 030-1

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Inventories

In Inventories, MrPetovan writes:

In Inventories, maxx3001 writes:

There is at least one mistake made in a pending set.

030-1 (Inv) Basic Building Set in Cardboard
167 Parts, 1965
Sets: Classic: Basic Set

All the 2x4 bricks need to be 3001old instead of 3001.

No idea where or how to change this.

Maxx

Where do you see the pending inventory? I can't even see the 3001 parts.

Pending inventory :
https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=030-1#T=S&O={"rpp":"10","iconly":0}

Parts:
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemInv.asp?S=030-1

And like Stefaan said, the other parts are wrong too.

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 26, 2020 16:27

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Re: Item

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In Catalog, Marlou writes:

Where can I find this ?

https://store.bricklink.com/maxx3001&utm_content=globalnav#/terms

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 26, 2020 16:08

Subject:

Set 030-1

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Inventories

Status:

Open

There is at least one mistake made in a pending set.

030-1 (Inv) Basic Building Set in Cardboard
167 Parts, 1965
Sets: Classic: Basic Set

All the 2x4 bricks need to be 3001old instead of 3001.

No idea where or how to change this.

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 23, 2020 05:37

Subject:

Re: Can I order a color guide?

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In Colors, yoavheskia writes:

Hi,
I think that 2x4 bricks & 1x1 plates are very good parts to color charts:
1x1 plates:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/168845843@N04/50555799758/in/datetaken/
2x4 bricks:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/168845843@N04/50554400158/in/datetaken/
Yoav

Yes, I think ofcourse that 2x4 brick is the best!

But, cheaper and still having a lot of surface area to check colors against is
the 1x2 brick.
1x1 plates are tiny and the surface has a stud on it, so harder to compare colors
to.

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 22, 2020 06:11

Subject:

Re: Can I order a color guide?

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In Colors, legosaber writes:

Friends,

I'm colorblind (red-green) and struggle with successfully identifying some
of these colors. I had no idea there were so many variations of the color gray!
Has anyone put together a convenient brick color guide? I'd happily
buy one so that I don't order wrong.

Thanks in advance!
Jason

Yes, go to a store that has a lot of colors and buy the parts you think will
help you.
A lot of us have done this over the years, some with 2x4 bricks, but you can
choose any part you like and comes in a wide variety of colors.

See: https://www.flickr.com/photos/maxx361/

A nice part to do this with is a 1x2 brick

3004 Brick 1 x 2
Parts: Brick

Good luck,
Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 21, 2020 08:59

Subject:

Re: Painting parts?

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In Colors, WhiteVanMan writes:

Hello.

I have a huge dilemma.

Yes, I know that I can do what I like when it comes to my own LEGO, and I really
NEED to find out the best way to get 2 specific parts coloured to the colour
I need.

I've built a Harry Potter "Knight Bus" in the same manner as the Creator
"London Bus" set, and this has been 99% successful, with the exception of this
part:-

24599 Brick, Round Corner 5 x 5 x 1 without Studs
Parts: Brick, Round

This element NEEDS to be in Dark Purple

As I'm based in the UK, I really need to find the nearest and best product
to use to get this covered in Dark Purple (paint, or even some kind of wrap/lacquer)

Other than trying to get someone to 3-D print one, I'm stuck.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks,

Paul

You can search under Matchbox White Van cutomisers and restorers, they paint
plastic all the time.
Or any other construction set builder.

Show us when it is done

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 18, 2020 11:52

Subject:

Re: Any Method to Adapt Modulex?

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In Modulex, axaday writes:

In Modulex, starbeanie writes:

No, they are about the same size.

In Modulex, axaday writes:

In Modulex, axaday writes:

I don't it is another system, but is there any method to stick a module piece
onto regular system?

A modulex 1x1 brick will not go on a pin, I guess?

I may just not be able to do it, but what I wanted to do was added Modulex colors
to my color chart. I have a 1x1 and a 2x2. None of the techniques I saw in
this thread will work for me, I think.

Buy a Modulex plate to add to your colorchart

Mx2710L Modulex, Brick 10 x 10 (Lego on studs)
Parts: Modulex, Brick

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 18, 2020 10:41

Subject:

Re: Maersk blue fence?

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In Colors, starbeanie writes:

I have about a dozen unreleased parts in Maersk Blue that I can trace back to
Legoland Windsor's model shop. In about 2006 when Lego decided to not go
forward with Maersk as a color(which is why the later train set color doesn't
really match) the model shop put all their Maersk that was not needed to maintain
existing models into the PAB bins. A couple Brits bought it all and ended up
reselling it to me.

Which is why I've built quite a few models in Maersk. I've enough to
make table scrap doodles with it even.

Yes, I remember those great models and thanks for the explanation.

My parts came from Denmark, but must be from a similar origin.

In Colors, maxx3001 writes:

In Colors, evvdu95 writes:

In Colors, 1974 writes:

In Colors, evvdu95 writes:

Unfortuntely I couldn't locate any picture yet, 80's and 90's pictures
of Miniland are scarce, given the part could have been made at any time between
1974 and 2001, and could be hidden in small details.

I have a 1982 "Vejviser" (roadmap of the park) with quite a number of pictures.
The only Mærsk blue I can spot might be a roof and a wall section but a lot of
the pictures are small and in low resolution anyway

Cheers,

Ole

By the way, don't forget the good ol'3001old that were digged out of
dust in 2003 for the missing bricks of the Maersk boat. These were produced for
Miniland purpose in the early 80's too, like your fence.

True, but there is a difference between normal bricks and a fence...

But Miniland sounds plausible.

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 18, 2020 10:11

Subject:

Re: Maersk blue fence?

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In Colors, evvdu95 writes:

In Colors, 1974 writes:

In Colors, evvdu95 writes:

True, but there is a difference between normal bricks and a fence...

But Miniland sounds plausible.

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 18, 2020 08:16

Subject:

Re: Maersk blue fence?

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In Colors, 1974 writes:

In Colors, evvdu95 writes:

Wow, how cool would that be, a whole Maersk blue roof

Thanks for the pictures.

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 18, 2020 05:46

Subject:

Re: Maersk blue fence?

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In Colors, evvdu95 writes:

In Colors, maxx3001 writes:

Does anyone know where this fence might be from?
Was it in any of the Maersk sets?

3186 Fence Gate 1 x 4 x 2 Lattice
Parts: Fence {Maersk Blue}

Any info would be appreciated.

Maxx

I would say Legoland Miniland workshop? Because Maersk Blue was the only color
pellet available to represent a lighter shade of blue at the time of this part
was produced.

Nice, are there any pictures?

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 18, 2020 04:50

Subject:

Maersk blue fence?

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Does anyone know where this fence might be from?
Was it in any of the Maersk sets?

3186 Fence Gate 1 x 4 x 2 Lattice
Parts: Fence {Maersk Blue}

Any info would be appreciated.

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 12, 2020 10:02

Subject:

Re: A NEW Modulex color?

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In Colors, maxx3001 writes:

Recently found sort of, a normal yellow Modulex LEGO logo 2x4 brick!

With the help of TLV parts, see also picture by Yoav.

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=Mx1142L&name=Modulex%20Brick%202%20x%204%20(Lego%20on%20studs)&category=%5BModulex,%20Brick%5D#T=S&C=137&O={"color":137,"rpp":"10","iconly":0}

Go buy them while they are still cheap

Maxx

And confirmed, a new Modulex color, now to find normal red and blue etc in Modulex

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 12, 2020 01:29

Subject:

Re: Unreleased Rascus

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In Catalog, ybtfbiwgw writes:

In Catalog, maxx3001 writes:

In Catalog, ybtfbiwgw writes:

Hello all! I see this set is cataloged as "likely not released":

5996-1 (Inv) Rascus
2 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2005
Sets: Castle: Knights Kingdom II
Unreleased

But the green helmet and spear are available for sale, despite being exclusive
to an unreleased set. So how did they get released? I suppose they could be test
parts... But if that's the case, why is this non-existent set in the catalog,
and how does the person who added it know it was in development? I've seen
other "likely not released" sets in the catalog, too.

To me it seems like this Rascus was meant to be a polybag and paired with this
Jayko, as both sets are just a minifigure with monochrome outfits/weapons:

5999-1 (Inv) Jayko polybag
2 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2005
Sets: Castle: Knights Kingdom II

And if THAT's the case, then I wonder why they didn't plan a simliar
Santis (red knight) or Danju (purple knight). It seems odd they only had Rascus
in the running.

Many questions on my mind about this set! Hopefully someone has answers

You can buy one here:
https://store.bricklink.com/maxx3001?itemID=151567953#/shop?o={"invID":"151567953"}

Maxx

You closed today

And open again

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 11, 2020 17:11

Subject:

Re: Unreleased Rascus

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Topic:

In Catalog, ybtfbiwgw writes:

Hello all! I see this set is cataloged as "likely not released":

5996-1 (Inv) Rascus
2 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2005
Sets: Castle: Knights Kingdom II
Unreleased

5999-1 (Inv) Jayko polybag
2 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2005
Sets: Castle: Knights Kingdom II

You can buy one here:
https://store.bricklink.com/maxx3001?itemID=151567953#/shop?o={"invID":"151567953"}

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 11, 2020 15:37

Subject:

Re: What color is this?

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Topic:

In Colors, jty684 writes:

I got 9 of these from Pick A Brick but I am not sure of the color. I think it
is Nougat, but I want other opinions before I list them.

Thanks!

I would say Nougat.

Left to right: Light Flesh (Light Nougat), Flesh (Nougat), Medium Dark Flesh
(Medium Nougat), Dark Flesh (Medium Brown), Dark Brown.

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 8, 2020 15:02

Subject:

Re: Mx1142L "Normal" Yellow color

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In Modulex, yoavheskia writes:

In Modulex, maxx3001 writes:

Can you tell if it is ABS or CA?

No!

I don't have a clue. How can you tell?

Yoav

The sound is different if you drop a CA brick from an ABS brick.

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 8, 2020 14:02

Subject:

Re: Mx1142L "Normal" Yellow color

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In Modulex, yoavheskia writes:

In Modulex, maxx3001 writes:

Can you tell if it is ABS or CA?

No!

I don't have a clue. How can you tell?

Yoav

The sound is different if you drop a CA brick from an ABS brick.

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 8, 2020 13:16

Subject:

Re: Mx1142L "Normal" Yellow color

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Topic:

In Modulex, yoavheskia writes:

I was told by a friend that this color is not known for Modulex.
Maybe there should be a new color in the Modulex color chart?

Missed this one

Yes, it is more like normal LEGO yellow.

Can you tell if it is ABS or CA?

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 8, 2020 06:41

Subject:

A NEW Modulex color?

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 5, 2020 06:12

Subject:

Re: Kellogg's Brick?????

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Topic:

In Catalog, ybtfbiwgw writes:

I have a possibly strange fascination with co-branded Lego products. For some
reason the logo'd parts especially get me going lol. So imagine my surprise
and excitement when I was going through the catalog and found this:

3010pb223 Brick 1 x 4 with Red 'Kellogg's' Pattern
Parts: Brick, Decorated

Being the biggest cereal company (or at least very close to General Mills), this
is a quintessential branded brick for me. But I see it has no sets to its name,
and not even a release date. It's a shame that none are for sale because
I want one really bad in case you couldn't tell! My best and obvious guess
is it was a cereal box promotional prize, but does anyone know anything for certain
about it?

Thanks,
Stephan

Looking at the part, the logo and pip on the side make it a 1970’s brick.
And in that time period Kelloggs did have a LEGO competition, maybe it came with
the price....

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 1, 2020 14:13

Subject:

Re: Which Parts come in the most unique colors?

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In Colors, par016 writes:

Is there a way to see in the catalog what pieces that come in the most unique
colors. I have a color chart made from 3001 bricks and a few other random parts
right now, but I'd kind of like to make a smaller more compact version.
Was wondering if there was an easy way to get this info.

Thanks,
Pete

Depends on if you want parts released in sets or not.
3001 is one of the parts produced in the most colors not in sets.
But the 2x2 tile is used by LEGO in house and that must be the part that comes
in the most colors.....

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Sep 23, 2020 08:32

Subject:

Re: Light bluish graay

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Topic:

In Catalog, Zab3uk75 writes:

Hi
Just wondering when the light bluish gray colour was introduced would it have
been as early as 2004?
Thanks
June

Yes, it started around 2003.

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Sep 7, 2020 12:30

Subject:

Re: Lego colors

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Topic:

In Colors, Taykan writes:

does anyone know this topic. that would be very helpful to me

In Colors, Taykan writes:

does anyone know whether Lego has a protective right to their colors? Unfortunately,
I did not find anything in my research

Regards
Taykan

Only specific colors can be trade marked, many of the LEGO colors were made/mixed
by the plastic suppliers like BASF and Bayer in Germany.
These samples were send to LEGO and they approved them.

After that, LEGO tried to be consistent with their colors, but we all know how
that worked out...

If you are asking if you can use LEGO yellow for your own art, I don’t think
anyone would care.
But if you are asking to make LEGO parts in LEGO yellow, that is counterfitting.

Maybe ask again, but explain why you wish to know.

Maxx
(one of the color collectors on BL)

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Jul 1, 2020 02:38

Subject:

Re: old Pat Pend 3011 - worth noting?

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In Catalog, electricbaer writes:

I came across some old Duplo bricks and do see where the catalog entry lists
differences for the variations on the connections underneath. Is there merit
in mentioning the 'Pat Pend' connection as it is drastically different?

Does it classify as '3011old'?

You can add it to your listing, there are a few collectors, but not enough to
warrant a seperate 3011old listing.
And if you want to do it right, you also need to list the logo inside the studs

Cheers,
Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Dec 8, 2019 13:01

Subject:

Re: 3001 information

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Topic:

In Colors, brick.bewdy writes:

I wrongly assumed that Mursten was a place, like Grangemouth, or Wrexham!

Mursten literally translates to wallbrick, Dutch muursteen.

In Colors, Nathan123 writes:

Lego Mursten is referring to the slotted bricks that came after the automatic
binding bricks stage. Early/mid 1950s i think. Mursten translates to "brick".
There were companies that made the slotted bricks under Lego license...GEAS in
Sweden comes to mind.

In Colors, brick.bewdy writes:

Were Mursten the first company contracted by LEGO to produce bricks?

In Colors, brick.bewdy writes:

The only truly dirty brick I've seen is a bright green 8C? That was produced
by Bayer?

In Colors, Stuart9 writes:

Many, if not all the Grangemouth, were made by some employees producing their
own bricks without permission from Lego or their own company.

They are said to have used leftover or floor sweeping materials but that may
not have been strictly true, who knows.

In Colors, brick.bewdy writes:

I'm trying to sell 3001/2x4 bricks on another site, and I would like to affirm
some information I have provided them with in relation to test bricks.

Please disregard my ignorance, I just need accurate information. I would dislike
providing misleading details to any potential buyer.

Howdy. I've been collecting for a few years now. Love 'em all! Do you
know of Bricklink - it takes a while to become familiar, but if you'd like
to invest some time there, they would happily answer any of your questions.

Mursten, Bayer, BASF, Grangemouth, Wrexham, and other manufacturers were all
contracted by LEGO to produce plastics for their bricks. LEGO provided them with
2x4 molds as test examples.
I'm not sure as to how they all aquired the molds they did, but the Mursten
ABCD bricks are in relation to a clutch test - how firmly they grip to another
piece.' A' being the tightest clutch and 'D' being the loosest.
Due to those test examples LEGO now use the 'C' as the brick of choice.
Modulex is an Architectural scale brick - being an ignorant Aussie, I'm not
familiar with it exactly. They're ultra-cute, that's all I know about
that.
The milky, marbled, and semi-transparent bricks were all produced by the aforementioned
companies because they were pumping coloured plastics into the molds they were
provided with without cleaning the injection pipes before adding another coloured
plastic - in the case of the milky/semi-transparent, they were not adding enough
colour to the mold?
I will do a quick research on prices for you regarding the bricks I've offered
you.

I can tell you that I have never seen a double A, B, C, or D brick being offered
for sale, let alone a complete set. Having said that, does not mean they do not
exist.

If you're not in a rush, I'm happy to get you more information!

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 23, 2019 17:25

Subject:

Re: 4150 not dead?

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In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

In Catalog, maxx3001 writes:

In Catalog, Teup writes:

In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog, Teup writes:

That's funny. I just encountered 4 of these:

LEGO just uses everything they have, maybe they dug up an old container with
the X bottom and mixed them in with the newer parts.

LEGO never throws anything away, this is how we got old Maersk blue 3001old in
modern sets

I wonder though: what happens when the variants aren’t functionnally equivalent?

LEGO doesn’t really care, a brick is a brick is a brick.

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 23, 2019 12:55

Subject:

Re: 4150 not dead?

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In Catalog, Teup writes:

In Catalog, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog, Teup writes:

That's funny. I just encountered 4 of these:

Maxx

4150 Tile, Round 2 x 2
Parts: Tile, Round

With "X" bottom in Light Bluish Gray in some 2019 sets. I mixed together many
sets so unfortunately, I can't trace which one it's from. But it's
definitely a set from this year. According to the catalog, the part died out
in 2014.

Such things happen, some factory dig to old stock

but as Stuart9 said you need to have undoubtful proove.

Some example

4085b Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with U Clip Thin (Vertical Grip)
Parts: Plate, Modified

Used in 1980-1991 tne gap an agin reappear between 2004-2017
and recent one

42445 Bar 12L with 1 x 2 Plate End Solid Studs and 1 x 1 Round Plate End
Parts: Bar

2002-2013 and the suddenly in one 2019 set

Well, even if I have proof, maybe it is so rare that it's not worth complicating
the catalog for.

I parted out 2 copies of a lot of sets. Strangely, I have 4, and there is no
set in my list that contains 2. That means that either two different sets
with 1 each must have had them (unlikely) or they appeared in:

21316-1 (Inv) The Flintstones
732 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2019
Sets: LEGO Ideas (CUUSOO)

(17 per set in total)
and/or

21318-1 (Inv) Tree House
3020 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2019
Sets: LEGO Ideas (CUUSOO)

(3 per set in total)

...alongside the new type. It looks like they really just mixed in some old stock,
probably in the Flintstones one.

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 8, 2019 10:14

Subject:

Re: Forum Reforms

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In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:

In Suggestions, bje writes:

The captain has therefor cordially invited you to dine at the ship's main
table once it is upright and our onboard chef can manage to cook you dodo a la
efof.

Regards

Paid for by Pals Tours

Excellent.

You brightened my morning considerably.

Jen

+1

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 8, 2019 01:37

Subject:

Re: Forum Reforms

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Topic:

In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:

In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:

In Suggestions, Nathan123 writes:

It seems the forum isn't getting the same kind of community involvement as
it once did. It is fairly common to see less than 100 messages per day and I
had to go back to July to find a day that had over 200.

I love the way this old Forum works. Sorry if I am in the minority. I would argue
that the lack of community involvement is directly related to the management's
antipathy.

Jen

+ several

+ a number of mine

If management is lacking, why use the forum, you can ask, suggest all you like,
it won’t change a thing.

BrickLink is going the way of the Dodo, while sailors are eating on.....

At this point it is just a money generating donkey, pulling a load to heavy for
its back

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Oct 17, 2019 12:41

Subject:

Re: Upgrade for Forum / Message macro tags

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

We have tweaked the Forum / Message macro tags in the following ways:

Nice, but now the links to the parts don’t work.......

So, maybe not that usefull?

Maxx

1) For parts, the color of the image may now be specified by adding a comma and
the BrickLink part number after the Item Number:

4085d Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Parts: Plate, Modified {Blue}

4085d Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Parts: Plate, Modified {Medium Blue}

4085d Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Parts: Plate, Modified {Dark Bluish Gray}

4085d Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Open O Clip Thick (Vertical Grip)
Parts: Plate, Modified {Light Bluish Gray}

2) For sets, instructions and original boxes, the suffix is only needed when
it is not "-1":

493-1 (Inv) Space Command Center (Flatplate version)
161 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 1979
Sets: Space: Classic Space

493-3 (Inv) Space Command Center (Craterplate version)
145 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 1979
Sets: Space: Classic Space

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Oct 17, 2019 12:06

Subject:

Re: Very necessary suggestion?

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Topic:

In Suggestions, net1986 writes:

In Suggestions, Teup writes:

In Suggestions, net1986 writes:

Maybe this would have drawbacks of its own, not sure if it's a good idea
but I'm just thinking out loud...

That's why I suggest !!

I think My idea is good for seller who sell incomplete set and good for buyer
who want to collect for just part product from set.

Anyway, thanks for your agree
and I'm very moved for the you guys' reply
(This is my first post of Forum in using foreign language)
Have a nice day

And it was well written and structured, thank you

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Oct 10, 2019 09:23

Subject:

Re: mx1142m

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In Modulex, yoavheskia writes:

Thank you Maxx

No problem, I may have some of the colors you are missing, but I have not opened
them up in my store yet

Picture shows LEGO brick 3001old in Modulex colors.

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Oct 9, 2019 16:56

Subject:

Re: mx1142m

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General

In Modulex, yoavheskia writes:

Hi there.
Maybe one of the modulex experts here knows how many colours this brick have?
I have 14 colours and I know that I'm missing at list 4: mx medium blue,
mx violet, mx pink-red & mx light bluish grey.
Is there more colours I'm not aware of?
Thanks in advance,
Yoav

There are two different M logo bricks, the old ones and the newer ones.

There are even a few very rare colors found, like dark red and a bluish green.

See picture for the standard colors, row one are the LEGO logo bricks, the middle
are the old M logo bricks etc.

Transparent M logo may not exist, I am still hoping to find one.

2. white, light gray, black, terracotta, buff, red , orange, lemon, pastel green,
pastel blue, pink

3. Light bluish gray, charcoal, light orange, light yellow, medium blue, aqua
green, pink, violet

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Oct 8, 2019 08:39

Subject:

Re: How rare is a flat silver 2x4 brick?

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In Colors, Devil.R writes:

In Colors, tonnic writes:

In Colors, Devil.R writes:

In Colors, Teup writes:

In Colors, mmookk61 writes:

In Colors, maxx3001 writes:

Since you all are discussing one private trade, should you both be discussing
this in pms?

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?

Btw, we were discussing this 2 hours ago on here and one of us is new to the
site.....

Relax and the symptons will subside.

Maxx

I apologize. You are right. Every transaction has a right to be discussed in
the forums and not via private messages, errr, I mean your PMS. We are all in
your circus and are your Monkeys

Note that private trades, as in: trades outside the Bricklink order system, are
not allowed, and are therefore not allowed to be discussed at all - whether in
the forum or in private messages. That would be fee avoidance. That's why
Maxx is asking for it to go via Bricklink order.

On the other hand, this isn't a transaction that involves money, and I'm
not entirely sure what the policy is on that.

I will buy his listed items, he will pay fees, and we both hope the postman isn't
having a bad day?

A remark of this kind would worry me a bit.

Nah, I understand what the Devil means.

I would send any client six pictures, before end-sale.
They would also receive the tracking number on that day.
Geez.

I'm not as discouraged as you're trying to make me.
If anything, this reflecting poorly on yourself.

I'm nothing but honest and upfront. I have provided multiple pictues for
any potential buyer - I am unsusceptible to bullying.

Don’t take the bait, relax, you are new here and people are reacting to that.

Admin should look into your behaviour?

Nah, just don’t feed them by reacting to every fart.

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Oct 8, 2019 08:33

Subject:

Re: How rare is a flat silver 2x4 brick?

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In Colors, Devil.R writes:

In Colors, tonnic writes:

In Colors, Devil.R writes:

In Colors, Quaysretire writes:

In Colors, Devil.R writes:

I have one only for sale and/or trade.

So how rare is it then? I am curious as there doesn’t seem to be any up for sale
so no idea on what price these would be?

Thank you - it has to be very rare?
I know what I got for the last brick I sold to a local buyer!
Somehow I want more for my last one.
It would assist 3001 collectors more than any other brick?

It looks like this is going to be the work of the devil.
Just mention your price and look if a collector is interested.
Stop playing the devil like this.

I know this brick is rare!

Rare is a weird word, most 2x4 collectors I know have one, do we need more than
one?
I had some rare bricks 3 years ago, now they are mainstream.....

I don't want to be an advocate, but it seems to be inherant?

You are just finding out what this brick might be worth and that is a tough question
to answer.
It is more rare than trans green, I only priced it so high because no one has
one in their store.

All I want do here, is have one fair trade!

No problem, you can ask around, I try and be as fair as I can, if we do not end
up trading, no problem

I would estimate a flat silver 2x4 brick is about €50 to €70, but as with all
rare items, it only takes one buyer to get you €100.

Now, would I pay €50 for this brick, no, I own one and that is enough.
Would I trade for one, sure, I like having as many as possible different colors
of 2x4 in my shop

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Oct 6, 2019 15:44

Subject:

Re: How rare is a flat silver 2x4 brick?

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Since you all are discussing one private trade, should you both be discussing
this in pms?

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?

Btw, we were discussing this 2 hours ago on here and one of us is new to the
site.....

Relax and the symptons will subside.

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Oct 6, 2019 11:27

Subject:

Re: How rare is a flat silver 2x4 brick?

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In Colors, Devil.R writes:

Btw, you are new here, but all trades/sales go through BL.

One side buys from the other side, in this case you would buy the agreed upon
trade from my store.
And your payment in this case is a brick.

This way BL gets its share and everything is covered on BL

In Colors, Devil.R writes:

In Colors, maxx3001 writes:

In Colors, Devil.R writes:

In Colors, maxx3001 writes:

In Colors, Devil.R writes:

In Colors, maxx3001 writes:

In Colors, Devil.R writes:

I have one only for sale and/or trade.

Pretty rare, I would not mind one

Maxx

Well...what about a thin walled transparent green?

As a trade?

I think I have one in my shop, go buy it and pay with this one.

Maxx

I'll have a look in your store now.

Your brick is labelled as thick-walled.
I already have a thin-walled trans green, but you can never have too many!
Do you have any quadrates? I'd like both grey and black.
I know of you - if anyone does, it's you :p

Oh, did not check that

I do have quadrates, pm me and we can discuss a trade.

I want you to have my flat silver - she's a bewdy!
I'm fresh, if you pmed me, it would be far easier.
Complicated site this one is.
I'll check my settings!

She's as fresh as a daisy!

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Oct 6, 2019 09:56

Subject:

Re: How rare is a flat silver 2x4 brick?

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In Colors, Devil.R writes:

In Colors, maxx3001 writes:

In Colors, Devil.R writes:

In Colors, maxx3001 writes:

In Colors, Devil.R writes:

I have one only for sale and/or trade.

Pretty rare, I would not mind one

Maxx

Well...what about a thin walled transparent green?

As a trade?

I think I have one in my shop, go buy it and pay with this one.

Maxx

I'll have a look in your store now.

Oh, did not check that

I do have quadrates, pm me and we can discuss a trade.

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Oct 6, 2019 09:28

Subject:

Re: How rare is a flat silver 2x4 brick?

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In Colors, Devil.R writes:

In Colors, maxx3001 writes:

In Colors, Devil.R writes:

I have one only for sale and/or trade.

Pretty rare, I would not mind one

Maxx

Well...what about a thin walled transparent green?

As a trade?

I think I have one in my shop, go buy it and pay with this one.

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Oct 6, 2019 09:26

Subject:

Re: How rare is a flat silver 2x4 brick?

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In Colors, Devil.R writes:

I have one only for sale and/or trade.

Pretty rare, I would not mind one

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 26, 2018 08:16

Subject:

Re: Unofficial LEGO color guide

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In Catalog, Abels_Bricks writes:

Hello

I just purchased this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0473422522/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and wonder if should be added as its an amazing resource and there is this item

B542 The Unofficial LEGO Builder's Guide
Books: Idea Book

in the catlog.

regards
David

Have you read the reviews, it is not the best print, colors do not compare to
real colors in a book about colors...

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 17, 2018 11:20

Subject:

Re: colour ID bayer brick 2x4

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In Colors, Pippyblocks writes:

Wow they are super cool Maxx, that's what I call a great find.

Yep, only I do not collect 1x4 bricks

In Colors, maxx3001 writes:

In Colors, Pippyblocks writes:

Hi Maxx,

Cheers, no nothing else exciting, a sand blue and bright green 'c' that
I didn't have and an old grey too. And a pink 8xf which is darker than bright
pink and old Lego pink too.

Always nice to find new items

In Colors, maxx3001 writes:

In Colors, Pippyblocks writes:

would any colour gurus be able to have a crack at IDing this colour for me please,
It's a 2x4 Bayer brick, 'c' the one just under the chair (the chair
is Fabuland brown). Got it in a collection of Bayer's yesterday and it's
one of my new favs.

Many thanks,
Stu

Hi Stu,

It is not a regular color, but a mix, so no neat color name

Any other nice colors in there?

Cheers,
Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 17, 2018 10:57

Subject:

Re: colour ID bayer brick 2x4

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In Colors, Pippyblocks writes:

Hi Maxx,

Cheers, no nothing else exciting, a sand blue and bright green 'c' that
I didn't have and an old grey too. And a pink 8xf which is darker than bright
pink and old Lego pink too.

Always nice to find new items

In Colors, maxx3001 writes:

In Colors, Pippyblocks writes:

Hi Stu,

It is not a regular color, but a mix, so no neat color name

Any other nice colors in there?

Cheers,
Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Nov 17, 2018 07:50

Subject:

Re: colour ID bayer brick 2x4

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In Colors, Pippyblocks writes:

Hi Stu,

It is not a regular color, but a mix, so no neat color name

Any other nice colors in there?

Cheers,
Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Sep 25, 2018 13:36

Subject:

Re: White brick with holes?

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In Catalog Identification, normann1974 writes:

In Catalog Identification, Stuart9 writes:

Looks a little home made but unsure as it's not in front of me.

I didn't think of that, but that's probably it. The holes are a bit unevenly
positioned (maybe 1/10th of a mm, but it's clear by comparison).

Thanks.

/Jan

Well, I just thought about it some more. If it was a customized brick, what part
was it made from? I can't think of any.

BTW - It has "Pat. pend" in the bottom.

/Jan

See 7049a in black, it has the opaque bottom, it looks like it matches.

7049a Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Wheels Holder, Opaque Bottom
Parts: Brick, Modified

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Sep 25, 2018 13:33

Subject:

Re: White brick with holes?

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In Catalog Identification, garbanzo writes:

I've never seen 7049 with opaque white bottom. Does it exist?

Yes, see the black version of 7049a, I think yours is home made, but a fun part.

7049a Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Wheels Holder, Opaque Bottom
Parts: Brick, Modified

There are a few more weird colors out there.

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Sep 20, 2018 12:51

Subject:

Re: Chrome Antique Brass... ?

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In Colors, pikachu3 writes:

Looks like Chrome Gold to me. That color used to have a lot of variation, even
coming close to Chrome Silver sometimes...

Ryan

I agree with Ryan.

Maxx

In Colors, patpendlego writes:

Curious about these round plates.

On the right 2 CAB round plates 1x1 bought recently New on BL, and on the left
1 other round plate fond in a random lot bought elsewhere. The 2 are same color
and I guess indeed CAB. But what color is the left?

Also, these plates are not solid same color, see second image... is this genuine?

Thx,
Arnoud

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Sep 10, 2018 11:24

Subject:

Re: 3001old mold variations

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In Catalog, Stuart9 writes:

Have you seen all the hollow stud slotted 2 X 4 bricks ( Norwegian ).

This was just about 3001old, not hollow etc, because that opens up another big
pit

There are also bricks without tubes or slots that do not have hollow studs but
block letter logo underneath, the block letter logo under the ABB's can be
different styles and then there are the hollow stud slotted with logo on stud
and underneath on the same brick.
2 X 4's and other sizes for some.

In Catalog, patpendlego writes:

Hello!

So far, I have found 42 bricks 2x4 with differences (and likely there are more).
Curious about your findings

https://www.leggodt.nl/items/lego/parts.php?group=4&withimages=yes&language=en#top

BR,
Arnoud

In Catalog, kislibricks writes:

Hello!

It seems there exists several variations/molds of the 3001old part (at least
2), which are neither 3001special, 3001f1, bhol04, 3001oldf1 or 3001oldb.

3001old Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports
Parts: Brick

The 3001old we have are without Cross Supports, but seems newer than the one
pictured, as they don't have the old LEGO logo. They come from old sets from
the 70's that we part outed. The 3001old period ranges from 1954 to 2006
(though I doubt for the last year, I think it ended sooner).

We had an issue with a customer, who already owns some 3001old with the old logo,
and newer 3001old he ordered in our store.

Should we put a notice on the item page? Should the 3001old reference be splitted
into 2 references?

Opinions welcome!

Vincent

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Aug 25, 2018 03:53

Subject:

Re: The plight of part 44567

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

This part and its accompanying variant have spelled trouble for a number of years
now in the catalog, and finally a few folks decided to do something about it:

44567 Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Side (Undetermined Type)
Parts: Hinge

First we added the definitive non-grooved variant, which turned out to be the
most recent one.

And here is the really important line in this message:

the A and B versions of this part were just switched today

So if you've labeled bags containing this variant you will need to reverse
this numbering.

Renumbering is never taken lightly, but in this case we felt we had to do it
because of 2 other entries added with nearly the same situation - early grooved
version followed by a non-grooved version. Quite the opposite from what we know
to be true with standard tiles.

Thanks for your patience. Resetting the numbers to reflect the correct chronological
order will save a lot of misunderstanding in the future.

Thank you Russell for your effort to keep our site the best, it is apreciated

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Aug 18, 2018 08:28

Subject:

Re: Seeking Opinions on Part Assemblies in Invs

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In LEGO, renhoffman writes:

Please see the current incomplete listings of this set.

8487-1 (Inv) Flo's V8 Café {Cafe}
254 Parts, 6 Minifigures, 2011
Sets: Cars: Cars 2

At the time that this set came out, there was a lot of demand for just the cars,
that in this one case, (IE Cars movie characters), where a new form of minifigures.
There was never any solution to this, and sellers have been forced to sell the
parts only, or list the cars as incomplete sets ever since. Buyers are left confused,
and not able to find what they want.

I totally agree with this, those cars need to be minifigs.

So, since you have asked my opinion...

, in case something similar ever comes
up again in the future, these type of characters should have a way to be listed.
I don't have the answer, as all this catalog stuff is beyond me, I'm
more of a builder

.

Darren

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Jul 24, 2018 18:03

Subject:

Re: 3001 Colour ID help

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In Colors, Pippyblocks writes:

I wonder if any colour gurus can help me with this 2x4 brick. The closest I can
pin it to is Medium Violet, I've attached a picture (top right brick)to try
and show the colour the best I can. I'm aware there are two Medium Violets
out there, a Lilac and Medium Bluish Lilac and wondering if it could be one of
these. The lamp post is Violet for reference. Any help would be appreciated
as it's a head-scratcher.

You are right, these are the two medium violets.

BrickLink makes no distinction between these colors.
One is medium blueish and the other is medium reddish violet.

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Jul 20, 2018 13:57

Subject:

Re: Set 10405

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In General, fredjh writes:

In General, maxx3001 writes:

Check the box entry, it is a box.

Maxx

I have no clue what you mean... it would be nice to see it with the "cosnsists
of:" "box" or "gear," but it's not there, and there's no "box" in the
inventory.

Or are you suggesting I search the catalog for box? Because then I'd need
to wade through thousands of results trying to find it.

See the top right, original box entry

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Jul 20, 2018 13:47

Subject:

Re: Set 10405

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In General, fredjh writes:

In General, maxx3001 writes:

Check the box entry, it is a box.

Maxx

I have no clue what you mean... it would be nice to see it with the "cosnsists
of:" "box" or "gear," but it's not there, and there's no "box" in the
inventory.

The box is not part of the inventory, because it is a box, listed as a box.

Or are you suggesting I search the catalog for box? Because then I'd need
to wade through thousands of results trying to find it.

If you go to the set page, in the right top corner it also says instructions
and box, just click on it.

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?O=10405-1#T=S&O={"rpp":"10","iconly":0}

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Jul 20, 2018 13:11

Subject:

Re: Set 10405

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In General, fredjh writes:

10405-1 (Inv) Mission to Mars
859 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 2018
Sets: Building Bigger Thinking

Comes in a nice brick-shaped plastic storage bin, I'm wondering why it's
not listed as being part of the set (I may just be missing it), and if the weight
then includes the packaging, including the bin?

Check the box entry, it is a box.

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Dec 8, 2015 13:25

Subject:

Re: Please remove cancelled spam posts

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In Suggestions, Leftoverbricks writes:

Today the forum received about 200-300 (?) spam posts from 1 user which were
cancelled quickly. Thanks for that.

I suggest to remove those cancelled from the forum completely as they
clutter the forum very much and give new forum users a bad experience.
This request only applies to messages where it is obvious that it's spam.
In all other circumstances cancelled posts should not be removed because they
can tell a story by their own existence in a current thread.

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Jul 16, 2015 10:30

Subject:

Re: Suggestion: More background color choices

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In Suggestions, blackballoon writes:

If it can be changed so easily to dark blue, why not just provide us with the
full color palette to choose whichever color we find best

Yes, please.

I like the dark blue better than the light gray, but I'd much rather have
my dark green back...

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Jul 11, 2015 08:04

Subject:

Re: Change order status to Completed

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In Suggestions, TakeAbricK writes:

In Suggestions, maxx3001 writes:

In Suggestions, TakeAbricK writes:

My Suggestion:

Only allow the Buyer to change status to Completed.

Minor tweek, make the color or lettertype different if the seller set it to complete...
Maybe red if the seller did it and green if the buyer sets it.

I don't care as a seller, but as a buyer, I use it as a reminder too and
the seller has no business telling me the order is completed.

Diana

Maxx

Hi M.,

It wouldn't show as "... Orders received, change status when completed" when
status is Completed in another color

Isn't there something similar for paid, set by the buyer or the seller?

M

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Jul 11, 2015 03:51

Subject:

Re: Change order status to Completed

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In Suggestions, TakeAbricK writes:

My Suggestion:

Only allow the Buyer to change status to Completed.

Diana

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Jun 10, 2014 11:00

Subject:

Re: bad sellers

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In Suggestions, erector writes:

In Suggestions, LottaBricks writes:

Christianity and Judaism are the most hated belief systems in history.

I am not sure about this but there may be a few American Muslims
who would disagree with the above statement. Right after 911 many
were beaten and their churches were destroyed.

The Christian crusades was not a picnic for Muslims either.

The Roman Catholic church taught that going to war against the "Infidels" was
an act of Christian penance. If a believer was killed during a crusade, he would
bypass purgatory, and be taken directly to heaven. By eliminating what might
be many millennia of torture in Purgatory, many Christians were strongly motivated
to volunteer for the crusades. "After pronouncing a solemn vow, each warrior
received a cross from the hands of the pope or his legates, and was thenceforth
considered a soldier of the Church."

These mass killings were repeated during each of the 8 additional crusades until
the final, 9th, crusade in 1272 CE. Both Christians and Muslims believed that
they were fighting on God's

Wich shows us gods love for blood

Now let's stop this religious thread before it gets stopped.

rAmen, AARRGGHH,
Maxx

(a pirate to stop the global warming since 1972)

side against Satan; they believed that if they
died on the battlefield they would be given preferential treatment in the Christian
Heaven or the Muslim Paradise. Battles were fought with a terrible fierceness
and a massive loss of life. Over a 200 year period, perhaps 200,000 people were
killed.

In Suggestions, erector writes:

it is pamphlets for the coming rapture .com explaining the coming of Jesus, and
quotes from john3.16

The US constitution guarantees everyone freedom of religion.
Also freedom of speech. So I think if a seller wants to promote
their religious beliefs through their BL store that is their right.

The US constitution also allows people to not believe in religion,
if they choose not to. In other words the government can not force
people to go to church or read the bible.

To look at it from the other side, what if a seller was an atheist.
Would a believer in religion be offended if they got a short message
in their order that stated that the store owner was an atheist and he
or she thought God did not exist and was promoting the atheist view?

Just wondering if there would be any different reaction from buyers
concerning the atheist message vs the bible message?

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

May 9, 2014 13:05

Subject:

Re: Please Ban Fosters Mouthpiece Account.

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Voted no.

Unions a not forbidden and give not only extra strenght to ones voice, but also
makes it easier to communicate to the outside world.

As long as this is allowed under the Tos, I applaud their effort.

It may just be that this is one of the best things to happen to BL in a long
time.

If you don't like what they post, don't read it, it's what I do with
most of your posts

Relax, sit back, enjoy a beer, live's to short.

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Apr 30, 2014 09:34

Subject:

Re: Ability to see which batch has been invoiced

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In Suggestions, wyldkat1976 writes:

When I get an order that is updated, it already shows them as separate batches,
each headed by a line telling you the update date. Unless this has changed in
the last 24 hours, I am not sure where the problem would occur, or am I missing
something?

Kev

Yes, you are missing something.

Say I get an order, batch 1 and 2, I pick them, send the invoice and the buyer
adds more batches.
Now I need a system to show what batches I allready procesed/picked.

My simple solution, I fill it in behind the order received, this way when I open
the order, it says batch X.
Meaning the last batch I picked was batch X.
I do the same for picked orders, I list a P for all parts picked or /P so I know
I still miss a (few) parts.

Larger orders are also packed per batch, so I can easilly see what happened and
which batch I need to do xxx to the order

Not sure an extra box is needed, but as long as I can choose not to use it, why
not.

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Apr 23, 2014 16:57

Subject:

Re: Fix search bar

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In Suggestions, LordSkylark writes:

The search bar needs some sort of search function so that set categories can
be easily searched. (I know you can with an advanced search, but there is no
reason this cannot be done from the normal bar -- and it's going to deter
newbies who can't search for obvious things).

Example: If I type in "Chima", hardly any sets come up -- because "Chima"
is technically not in the set name, but the category of the set.

Or like I said somewhere else, search for spiderman and it comes up with not
found.......

You need to write spider-man, not all of us are native English speakers...

Please fix this.

This,

Maxx

Author:

maxx3001

Posted:

Feb 22, 2014 11:13

Subject:

Re: Need EUR-USD rate as a macro in invoice

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