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Please make changes to the following inventory:

41730-1 (Inv) Autumn's House
837 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2023
Sets: Friends

* Add 1 Part 4073 Dark Orange Plate, Round 1 x 1 (Extra)

Comments from Submitter:
We found the extra part stuck in another piece while building. So are updating the inventory.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Nov 18, 2022 16:56

Subject:

Re: BrickLink Appreciation Contest

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Topic:

Nov 21st @ 10:25 AM
Nov 21st @ 10:35 AM

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Nov 16, 2022 20:46

Subject:

Re: BrickLink Appreciation Contest

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Nov 21st @ 10:05 AM
Nov 21st @ 10:15 AM

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Nov 16, 2022 19:51

Subject:

Re: USPS Ballon Rates Gone Crazy?!?!?!

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Topic:

Shipping

In Shipping, BUC writes:

Went into effect 4/3/2022.

Search "USPS rate changes effective April 3, 2022" if the following link doesn't
work:

https://community.ebay.com/t5/Announcements/USPS-rate-changes-effective-April-3-2022/ba-p/32787641

Pirate Ship offers the best rate estimate to calculate shipping and is the same
rates as Ship Station via PayPal. Hope that helps.

Thanks. Though that is the same info I was aware of, it is all in effect for
larger and heavier parcels. But the one I have is 14x11x7 and coming up all
sort so prices as I select heights that I could cut the box down to. Actual
cubic area is well under the cubic foot and still random balloon fees are added
on with each extra inch in height. It makes no sense to any info I can find
on USPS rate calculations, and this is using Stamps.com commercial rates same
as those other places. It's just the most bizarre as I've never run
into it before this package.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Nov 15, 2022 18:40

Subject:

Re: Reserve your LEGO® account nickname today!

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Topic:

Administrative

Given the past history of sellers not being allowed to shop (even personally)
on LEGO.com this account linking move is honestly alarming. Is there a statement
in the terms clarifying that activity buying on LEGO.com and selling on BrickLink
will NOT be cross compared for the purpose of bans or blocks? If not, I can
never see this move as one that will never be taken well by the dedicated sellers
here. LEGO broke our trust...let's see them earn it back or at minimum a
legal promise to not pull the same low-leveled anti-trust law breaking bans as
last time.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Nov 15, 2022 17:52

Subject:

USPS Ballon Rates Gone Crazy?!?!?!

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Topic:

Shipping

Not sure if/when anything changed...but since when did USPS start charging balloon
rates for parcels over (best I can tell) a 550 cubic inches limit? It was always
a cubic foot. Today though I am getting rates that change almost every 200 cubic
inches, to the tune that their normal free boxes cost MORE than the Large Flat
Rate box!?!?! It really makes no sense at all.

Has anyone else noticed this? Or have reference to a site explaining the new
calculations? I checked USPS and cannot find a thing about it other than the
states cubic foot and balloon rates over that.

I shipped yesterday too and this did not happen that I noticed, nor in the weeks
since the last stated rate increase for the holidays. Really makes UPS Ground
a steal on pricing in comparison.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Oct 23, 2022 15:53

Subject:

Re: Invetory Update/Submit Button Not Working

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Topic:

In Technical Issues, liisb writes:

It's working now. What the heck..

Yeah just noticed the same. Glad it got fixed quickly. Back to work now...

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Oct 23, 2022 15:12

Subject:

Invetory Update/Submit Button Not Working

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Topic:

Trying to add parts and the inventory page submit button will not work. Acts
like it is not clickable. Tried multiple devices and connections to no avail.
Is this an ongoing issue? Worked fine last night.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Sep 18, 2022 00:48

Subject:

Re: Number Contest

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Topic:

In Contests, SomeRandomUser writes:

The rules are simple. You guess, once per day, a number between one and one billion.
Next Friday at 17:00 UCT-5, I'll collect all the responses, and whoever chose
the number closest to the actual number will win a $50 (USD) LEGO gift card.
The winner will be DMed by me the card which I'll purchase electronically
through LEGO's website.

I'd prefer to only allow American users to participate since I'm not
sure I could buy a card in most other currencies, though I've given a card
to a Canadian friend via the Canadian LEGO site before. If it'll work for
you and you're not American, you can participate as well.

314,159,265

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Sep 18, 2022 00:40

Subject:

Re: Used "Like New" item removed...why?!?!

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Topic:

In Selling, 1001bricks writes:

I'd guess:

* If everyone describe the condition of each of their Used lot, the BL database
will explode.

* It's 100% subjective: "like New" (as damaged as I think new are?), or "Used
but Mint" (WTF?), or "You'll be proud to have those at home" (!?), in short:
comments on the quality may simply mean nothing. Also think at people who aren't
fluent in English.

* There could be a problem regarding prices and even the definition of the condition
itself: if a "like New" part is half the price of a New part, then why would
anyone buy a New one, if it's the same as an Used?

But but I'm not BL or TLG, I don't know.

If your Used quality is excellent, people will come back - and running!!!
And I'm sure you can advertise in your Terms that Used are "like New", or
"even better"

But Used is used, and New is new.

Same may happen to sellers selling "New / Just parted out from a Set" or "New
/ Perfect condition!", "New / Mint!!!!".

I don't know why BL does this - but I think they're simplifying the transactions.

You sell Used: you'd better sell good quality.

If there's a major default you have to mention it (see Help about
condition).

Otherwise, it's simply Used.

But again, I don't know about this, just an idea to help you.

I'm off, cheers!

Um, I sort of just explained all that as what we do as a reputable shop with
happy customers.

But 'NEW' is a one category definition, the meaning being anything "not
used." Used is a definition of all else...anything inherently 'not new.'
By this fact 'USED' actually begs a clarification as to how much 'use'
it has. Describing how much 'non-use' something has actually can get
really silly beyond sharing what verifies it as new. Sealed, unopened, etc.

So no, BL cannot be asking us to not add comments...they actual say we should...and
I do. If their database cannot withstand such descriptions added it's a
sorry excuse for a reason to limit the ability to list items accurately and with
detial (if even their intent to have no descriptions, which I doubt.)

'Like new' is the tried and true simplified comment that means close
to but not quite actually new condition. How can you get more descriptive and
concise than those two words?

The issue is how do you define something as 'close to' or 'like'
anything without saying what it is that is is similar to? It is why "like new"
is such a good description of exceptionally great, with nearly no sign of use,
condition parts. 'Like' is far more descriptive than just saying 'excellent
condition.' 'Excellent' in what way? 'Like' implies nearly
but not identical, so 'like new' being "like but not quite identical
to new condition." 'Excellent' just means a refined version of good.
But 'good' is so heavily opinion based that on BrickLink it actually
means inferior in most cases. New is new, and being like it is about as non-opinionated
of a described as you can get IMO.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Sep 18, 2022 00:15

Subject:

Re: Used "Like New" item removed...why?!?!

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In Selling, randyf writes:

In Selling, tEoS writes:

Those are not the site's terms, it is the help center. These are the ToS:

https://www.bricklink.com/v3/terms_of_service.page

I thought the help center was simply intended as a guide and to prevent an influx
of easily answered questions.

Also, BL doesn't seem to have effective staffing for responding to messages,
but they can take the time to needlessly delete listings. What's up with
their priorities?

The "Terms of Service" at

https://www.bricklink.com/v3/terms_of_service.page

under item "6. Seller Terms" links to the "Seller Terms of Service" at

https://www.bricklink.com/v3/terms_of_service_seller.page

The "Seller Terms of Service" then links to the "Item For Sale Condition" under
item "1.2.10".

Regardless, "please" is not a legal term requiring anything. It by effect makes
the statement unenforceable as it is merely a suggestion at that point.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Sep 17, 2022 23:28

Subject:

Re: Used "Like New" item removed...why?!?!

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Topic:

In Selling, utlf writes:

While I disagree with them barring the use of "like new" or "as new," it IS in
the terms:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=102

I really don't think it should be though

Ah at the top...but 'please' is not a dissallowance. If it is meant
as terms or a rule 'PLEASE' should NEVER be used.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Sep 17, 2022 23:17

Subject:

Used "Like New" item removed...why?!?!

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Topic:

Have been listing items as used but with comments of "Like New," (when nearly
physically impossible to tell they ever were used) as well as "Excellent," "Very
Good," "Average," "Scuffed," etc. for years now, and much to the expressed thankfulness
of buyers searching for quality used parts.

However today lots were deleted from my store, stating "like new" or "as new"
is not allowed to define used parts. Reference was given to the listing policy
pages, which I reviewed in full...but there is nothing in there that says it
is not allowed to use the terms like "like new" to describe condition. It honestly
makes no sense to enforce a policy that isn't yet added to the terms, or
announced (even emailed to sellers) so they have time to take action if the rules
have changed.

Funny part in this case is another seller with the exact same item has the same
exact description...but their lot is still posted. Really makes no sense and
clarification on this really needs to be made both to all sellers and ESPECIALLY
spelled out in the listing policy pages if this is not allowed and/or lots are
going to be deleted over it.

Are we as sellers really not able to describe condition of parts based on a rating
of the level of use for used bricks? "Like new" has for ages been the standard
term to use on all online marketplaces to sell items that are otherwise indistinguishable
from being used, but yet are not 100% new.

Quite irksome to get blindsided and need to redo my listings over non-existent
terms or clarifications claiming to be the reason for the removal.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Sep 15, 2022 16:42

Subject:

Re: UK VAT....charged or not? How do I ship?

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Topic:

In Selling, Nubs_Select writes:

if its over like 150 EURO or something bricklink doesn't collect vat

Seems it is right in that range, so probably so (buyer paid USD). But still,
why will the shipping services not let me bypass the VAT requirement? Guess
I'll need to talk to them.

Thanks for the clarification though on BL side of tings.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Sep 15, 2022 16:36

Subject:

UK VAT....charged or not? How do I ship?

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Topic:

Got a UK order but BL appears to have not charged the required VAT, nor have
they supplied a VAT number or document to add to the shipment. PayPal and Stamps.com
both will not let me print a label without a VAT number. This did not happen
before...so what am I supposed to do? Anyone know?

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Aug 22, 2022 15:57

Subject:

LEGO VIP at Target!!!

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Topic:

Buying

Well this is interesting news. Makes the 5% on RED card buys doubly rewarding!

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Aug 15, 2022 22:24

Subject:

Re: SYSTEM ERROR/BUG: Negative Order Quantities

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Topic:

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1351279

In Technical Issues, SylvainLS writes:

In Technical Issues, stukman writes:

[…]
I've had this happen twice now and I believe that both times the same buyer
was attempting to place more than one order in my store.

Logged in on two devices maybe?

Would be weird if that is the cause...but BL needs to try to replicate and prevent
it. Appears to be a known issue occurring somewhat regularly for more than 8
months now sure, the issue could be resolved by now. Simply put sellers need
to be able to reply on their inventory not getting mucked up over anything they
themselves do not do.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Aug 15, 2022 22:21

Subject:

Re: SYSTEM ERROR/BUG: Negative Order Quantities

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Topic:

In Technical Issues, Stellar writes:

In Technical Issues, waltzking writes:

Never seen anything like it in my 17 years on the site. How can an order end
up with negative quantities posted back into my inventory? (See image)

I have stock of all the parts ordered, but the negatives are really sold out
and should show 0. The lots in the inventory clearly show negative inputs when
clicked on. All lots appear to have been double subtracted when the order was
placed. (ie. instead of 100 1x1 bricks, 200 were removed; instead of 20 bamboo
leaves, 40 were removed causing -19; etc.)

If this is an error that is possible, how am I expected to catch the system mistakes
unless a buyer buys at least more than half of a listed lot? As quantity is
thus dropped that should still be posted still for sale.

To the best of my knowledge this is the only order it happened with, but I really
wonder if this is tied in part of the years-running "gremlin" of lots that had
weird quantity adjustments. Lots that you later find tons left but none listed
that make no sense, and likewise lots reposing that you know sold out months
or years earlier.

Would really be nice to know there is a system check in place to double check
the inventory quantity pre-order and post-order, to ensure this cannot happen.
It cannot be to hard to log and compare both numbers versus the quantity in
the order to add a safety and keep posted inventory accurate for buyers. If
the system can double deduct, it would imply the system can fail to deduct too,
both of which will can can cause havoc for sellers and buyers alike.

Regards,
Jonathan

P.S. The order is #19823229 for when the support team is going to look into this.
I will leave the sold out lots (now negative lots) unchanged for the time being,
but will correct anything I have more quantity of on hand. Happy to chat if
you need any info on my end beyond looking into the system logs to see how this
hapened.

Can you not modify anything manually and check the lots (negative and positive
ones) tomorrow after daily maintenance to see if anything is corrected automatically?

Have you anything stuck at In Progress (X)?

I has been 2 days already since we got it, and nothing processing. Gone over
the old posts and none of those issues give any indication of a reason for the
problems. Even if they did, they should not happen and it has fully steamed
from the BL system, whatever part I am unsure, but nothing we are doing any differently
on our end.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Aug 15, 2022 18:10

Subject:

Re: SYSTEM ERROR/BUG: Negative Order Quantities

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Topic:

In Technical Issues, ErwinNL writes:

In Technical Issues, waltzking writes:

When you download your inventory as XML, does it show negative as well?

Also, this can't be done with the API (or shouldn't be possible), calls
will fail when you try to set qty to 0 or lower (except for stockroom, I think).
This should exclude sync solutions, are you using any?

None of the above. It's fully the BL system here.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Aug 15, 2022 18:09

Subject:

Re: SYSTEM ERROR/BUG: Negative Order Quantities

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Topic:

In Technical Issues, jennnifer writes:

In Technical Issues, waltzking writes:

To followup, I am adding a lot screen shot to show it is logging this throughout
the inventory, not just a glitch on the order page.

Did any of these address the issue?

I didn't read them all, just searched for 'negative'

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1336963
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1320847
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1351279

Please report back if you find the culprit/resolution!

Jen

Definitely was instant checkout, but none of the other info applies. We do not
use external software and it has been 2 days since this order came through.
Extremely annoying given so many lots, and really alarming given all the errors
that could happen seeing it is not an outlier instance.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Aug 15, 2022 18:07

Subject:

Re: SYSTEM ERROR/BUG: Negative Order Quantities

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Topic:

In Technical Issues, bricklinklp writes:

In Technical Issues, SylvainLS writes:

In Technical Issues, jennnifer writes:

In Technical Issues, waltzking writes:

To followup, I am adding a lot screen shot to show it is logging this throughout
the inventory, not just a glitch on the order page.

IIRC, there’s been a couple others recently… without real reason / solution…
except “wait & look again after maintenance.”

Agree. As for our lot, it's still showing negative after 4 month ...

Could be the clean up function not working properly 😜

Sadly there's a lot more than cleanup function that isn't working well
these day on BL.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Aug 15, 2022 12:54

Subject:

Re: SYSTEM ERROR/BUG: Negative Order Quantities

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Topic:

To followup, I am adding a lot screen shot to show it is logging this throughout
the inventory, not just a glitch on the order page.

In Technical Issues, waltzking writes:

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Aug 15, 2022 12:53

Subject:

SYSTEM ERROR/BUG: Negative Order Quantities

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Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jul 18, 2022 00:09

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Minifigure frnd539

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

Minifig No: frnd539 Name: Friends Olivia (Nougat) - Sand Green Skirt, Dark Blue Top with Metallic Pink Belt, White Chef Toque with Hair

frnd539 (Inv) Friends Olivia (Nougat) - Sand Green Skirt, Dark Blue Top with Metallic Pink Belt, White Chef Toque with Hair
Minifigures: Friends

* Change 1 Part Sand Green {92252c00pb034 Mini Doll Hips and Skirt, Nougat Legs and Coral and Dark Purple Shoes with Laces Pattern - Thick Hinge to 35216ac00pb004 Mini Doll Hips and Skirt, Nougat Legs and Coral and Dark Purple Shoes with Laces Pattern - Thin Hinge}

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jul 18, 2022 00:08

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Minifigure frnd498

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

Minifig No: frnd498 Name: Friends Olivia (Nougat) - White Bee Suit and Black Boots

frnd498 (Inv) Friends Olivia (Nougat) - White Bee Suit and Black Boots
Minifigures: Friends

* Change 1 Part White {92253c00pb02 Mini Doll Hips and Trousers with Back Pockets with Black Boots Pattern - Thick Hinge to 67072c00pb005 Mini Doll Hips and Trousers with Back Pockets with Black Boots Pattern - Thin Hinge}

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jul 18, 2022 00:06

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Minifigure frnd540

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

Minifig No: frnd540 Name: Friends Emma - Neon Yellow Safety Vest, White Trousers with Black Boots

frnd540 (Inv) Friends Emma - Neon Yellow Safety Vest, White Trousers with Black Boots
Minifigures: Friends

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jul 18, 2022 00:05

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Minifigure frnd544

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

Minifig No: frnd544 Name: Friends Stephanie - Medium Azure Skirt, White and Medium Azure Top with Magenta Collar

frnd544 (Inv) Friends Stephanie - Medium Azure Skirt, White and Medium Azure Top with Magenta Collar
Minifigures: Friends

* Change 1 Part Medium Azure {92252c00pb020 Mini Doll Hips and Skirt, Light Nougat Legs and Magenta Shoes with 2 White Laces Pattern - Thick Hinge to 35216ac00pb003 Mini Doll Hips and Skirt, Light Nougat Legs and Magenta Shoes with 2 White Laces Pattern - Thin Hinge}

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jun 12, 2022 03:17

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 60316-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

60316-1 (Inv) Police Station
647 Parts, 5 Minifigures, 2022
Sets: Town: City: Police

* Change 1 Part White {3660 Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin to 76959 Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Hollow Round Bottom Tube}

Comments from Submitter:
Based on contents from actual set used for the original inventory (before part variant was discovered).

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jun 12, 2022 03:17

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 60317-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

60317-1 (Inv) Police Chase at the Bank
890 Parts, 6 Minifigures, 2022
Sets: Town: City: Police

* Change 2 Part White {3660 Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin to 76959 Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Hollow Round Bottom Tube}

Comments from Submitter:
Based on contents from actual set used for the original inventory (before part variant was discovered).

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jun 12, 2022 03:16

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 41702-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

41702-1 (Inv) Canal Houseboat
720 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2022
Sets: Friends

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Mar 22, 2022 19:13

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 41707-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

41707-1 (Inv) Tree-Planting Vehicle
328 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2022
Sets: Friends

* Change 1 Part Dark Brown {43892 Elephant Tail / Trunk with Bar End - Short Curved Tip to 80497 Elephant Tail / Trunk with Bar End - Long Straight Tip}

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Mar 22, 2022 19:12

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 41703-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

41703-1 (Inv) Friendship Tree House
1098 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2022
Sets: Friends

* Change 5 Part Dark Brown {43892 Elephant Tail / Trunk with Bar End - Short Curved Tip to 80497 Elephant Tail / Trunk with Bar End - Long Straight Tip}

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Mar 15, 2022 23:59

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 41709-1

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Topic:

Inventories Requests

In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:

In Inventories Requests, waltzking writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

41709-1 (Inv) Vacation Beach House
668 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2022
Sets: Friends

* Change {1 to 2} Part Trans-Purple 18854 Friends Accessories Sunglasses with Pin (Extra)

Comments from Submitter:
Found a 3rd in the set when building it, so seems there are 2 extra pieces. The instructions only called for 1, both in the building steps and the part list in the back.

For future reference, there are usually two extras of these sunglasses, as well
as two extras for the bows and flowers that go in the mini doll hair pieces.

Thanks, I just never saw the second until building it. May have been inside
another part. I'll definitely watch closer for them expecting 2 extras of
each.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Mar 15, 2022 21:17

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 41709-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

41709-1 (Inv) Vacation Beach House
668 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2022
Sets: Friends

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Feb 16, 2022 19:42

Subject:

Re: Löwenstein set with surprise box signatures!?

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Topic:

In LEGO, yorbrick writes:

In LEGO, waltzking writes:

Was totally shocked to see this when just opening my case for the first time.
Anyone have an explanation of why this box has all the writing on the sleeve?
And why is it not numbered but says “Brickworld 2019 Charity Auction” instead?

I guess you could always return it as a "damaged item".

Or maybe just keep it.

In this case it appears to more so be a "1/1 rare" item, not damaged at all!

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Feb 16, 2022 19:41

Subject:

Re: Löwenstein set with surprise box signatures!?

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Topic:

In LEGO, jbroman writes:

If it was auctioned, should it not go to a buyer in that auction?

The auction was in June of 2019.
I’m guessing the winner of the auction has now sold it.

Correct. I got it on eBay not too long ago. Apparently the owner never opened
the case and didn't remember how special it was!

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Feb 16, 2022 19:40

Subject:

Re: Löwenstein set with surprise box signatures!?

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Topic:

In LEGO, jbroman writes:

In LEGO, waltzking writes:

From the Dan Jezek tribute site:
https://www.danjezek.com/visits8.html

Three successful designers presented their work at a BL-sponsored AFOL session
during BrickWorld. Later, several featured ADP sets were auctioned off at the
annual charity fund raiser, with each signed set (signed by the set's designer
as well as Eliska Jezkova, BrickLink, and Tormod Askildsen, the LEGO Group) helped
to raise a record $27,000 this year for worthy causes.

This Tweet has a picture of your Löwenstein Castle:
https://twitter.com/bricklink/status/1139612995208847366?lang=bn

Löwenstein Castle was designed by Raziel Regulus.

Thanks for the link! That is indeed the set I wound up with.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Feb 15, 2022 23:01

Subject:

Re: Löwenstein set with surprise box signatures!?

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Topic:

In LEGO, popsicle writes:

In LEGO, waltzking writes:

I'd be intrigued to know who's signatures these are. The one appears
to say "Dan's mom" under it....as in perhaps the site founders mother signed
it?

Ask her. Eliska profile: https://www.bricklink.com/feedback.asp?u=Danielsmom

Ah! Thanks for the link. I think I will!

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Feb 15, 2022 22:00

Subject:

Re: Löwenstein set with surprise box signatures!?

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Topic:

In LEGO, waltzking writes:

I'd be intrigued to know who's signatures these are. The one appears
to say "Dan's mom" under it....as in perhaps the site founders mother signed
it?

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Feb 15, 2022 21:40

Subject:

Löwenstein set with surprise box signatures!?

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Topic:

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Feb 7, 2022 14:02

Subject:

Constant Delays for Designer Program Sets! 😖

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Been getting delay notices on my order for month after month now. These sets
have been out since December...and now the latest update is mine won't even
ship until mid March? And all due to "backorder" status. This makes no sense
as I was one of the first couple hundred buyers to get an order in for them.
It makes no sense to give a shipment date and change it 3 times pushing delivery
back to 3 months later than everyone else.

ALL sets should have shipped at the same time just like any newly released
Adult targeted set. Really feel the ball was dropped on these latest rounds
of sets once the LEGO.com site was used for order fulfillment. So many issues
including no customer care on incorrect cancellations for some of my sets. The
very first ADP sets were done so much better and the team here was way above
and beyond to get things right on that first round. Why can't these new
sets be handled in at least the same professional manner? This was supposed
to be a community program, not corporate "too big to care" program for adult
fans to share, vote, collect and connect through.

Just had to vent as I've been anticipating these for sooooo long! The delays
are getting ridiculous and after others have already had theirs for months, and
all while leaving many devoted early buyers hanging still.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jan 7, 2022 18:56

Subject:

Re: New color

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Thanks for all the clarification!

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Sep 16, 2021 14:56

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 7422-2

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

7422-2 (Inv) Red Eagle {Kabaya Version}
27 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2003
Sets: Adventurers: Orient Expedition

* Add 1 Minifigure adv054 Johnny Thunder (Expedition) with Plain Tan Legs

* Delete 1 Minifigure adv024 Johnny Thunder (Expedition)

Comments from Submitter:
This is assumed set contents match to 7422-1. I have not physically opened this set version to confirm, but it would seem correct given other site inventories showing plain legs, same as I confirmed in 7422-1.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Sep 16, 2021 14:51

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 7422-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

7422-1 (Inv) Red Eagle
27 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2003
Sets: Adventurers: Orient Expedition

* Add 1 Minifigure adv054 Johnny Thunder (Expedition) with Plain Tan Legs

* Delete 1 Minifigure adv024 Johnny Thunder (Expedition)

Comments from Submitter:
As confirmed via sealed set contents, the figure in this set does not have the printed legs.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Sep 1, 2021 20:48

Subject:

Set 21123 Photo Discrepancy

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Catalog Requests

For:

Catalog Associate

Status:

Completed

The main listing photo for this set

21123-1 (Inv) The Iron Golem
166 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: Minecraft

does not show this figure

Minifig No: min093 Name: Iron Golem - Tow Ball Arm Attachments

min093 (Inv) Iron Golem - Tow Ball Arm Attachments
Minifigures: Minecraft

which is present on the box imagery and included in the inventory.

Should a catalog note be added to clarify this?

I have seen such on other sets with official image vs. actual set discrepancies...for
example this one.

7955-1 (Inv) Wizard
14 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2010
Sets: Castle: Kingdoms

Jonathan

P.S. While on the note of wizards, is this part named correctly with the double
"z" in the word Wizzard?
[P=76371pb201,3]
If correct due to event name using the double "z" spelling, it is hard to find,
so adding the normal spelling might be advisable.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Aug 31, 2021 23:26

Subject:

Re: Anyone want these?

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Off Topic

In Off Topic, Cob writes:

In Off Topic, waltzking writes:

I remember a few members here looking for these parts in the past, although not
LEGO. Have these and will likely find more as I sort a recent batch of used parts,
so if wanted LMK and I can add them free with any order mentioning this post.
First come, first served. Will post/delete once they are claimed.

Jonathan

You could be thinking of me, I was/am looking for the counterpart to these.

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1170244

Haven’t come across those in a long time. Being an older Tyco part they are far
less common. But should I find any I’ll let you know!

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Aug 31, 2021 15:36

Subject:

Anyone want these?

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Off Topic

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Aug 26, 2021 14:48

Subject:

What is this part?

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Topic:

Catalog Identification

Pretty sure it’s not LEGO, but it does have me curious what it came from and
what it’s intended use was. Anyone able to ID it for me?

Thanks!
Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Aug 16, 2021 16:57

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 43196-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

43196-1 (Inv) Belle and the Beast's Castle
436 Parts, 9 Minifigures, 2021
Sets: Disney: Disney Princess: Beauty and the Beast

* Add 1 Minifigure dp129s Cogsworth - Printed Face, Pearl Gold Top, with Pendulum Sticker (Counterpart)

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jul 28, 2021 15:35

Subject:

Re: Lego Resellers vs. The AFOL Community

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Topic:

Announce

In Announce, crimson30 writes:

How are schools indoctrinating youth against capitalism?

Do you have any specific examples?

I could really get off topic here, but just try looking at the curriculum being
taught and compare it to that from 20-30 years ago. History events are changed
or omitted, key "fathers of communism" figures are now celebrated in countries
formerly known as capitalistic or free market. Couple with what students really
know (if you take the time to talk to any and dig for depth of knowledge in conversation)
and you'll find the vast differences in education in just the last few decades.

That's just the tip of the iceberg, but this forum isn't the place for
the topic beyond how it relates to our interactions now as sellers, buyers and
collectors from largely opposite economic world views. But is key IMO to understanding
why these vastly opposite and even angry interactions are occurring with consumers
faulting the profits of a reseller as immoral, when the original seller made
just as much if not more profit to start with. The lack of logic in such a view
is astounding.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jul 28, 2021 14:50

Subject:

Re: Lego Resellers vs. The AFOL Community

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Topic:

Announce

In Announce, StickyBrickit writes:

In Announce, musen2100 writes:

In Announce, StickyBrickit writes:

I'm part of several non-BL Lego groups such as some of the FaceBook AFOL
groups plus some groups that are local to me (in the UK). I've noticed that
there is a range of opinions on people who sell / resell Lego and that (strangely,
IMO) some opinions can be vehemently negative. This can range from the odd comment
about how resellers are missing the "point" of Lego (i.e. it's a toy, it
shouldn't be resold for profit) to some downright nasty comments about me
being a "scalping scumbag" and that I'm "ruining the hobby, driving up prices,
taking food out of children's mouths" etc (not kidding about that last one!)

Tbh I'm never that bothered about any negativity as I'm sure you get
it everywhere, but I do think it's strange in that I guess people just misunderstand
how the market works. I can only set my own prices and not the general market
value, so if I overprice my Lego it won't sell, and if I underprice it then
I wouldn't make any money so there would be less Lego available (as I'd
be out of the market).

I guess Lego does retain it's value well when resold so maybe people are
angry about this, but I don't know of any resellers that are raking it in
at other people's expenses. In fact for the hours we put in I'd say we
generally don't get paid all that well. Especially when I put in extra time
for customer service (making sure we're good/very good at all aspects of
what we do, it takes extra time for which we don't actually get paid).

Just wondering if anyone else has come across this sort of negativity and accusation
that we're all driving up prices and making Lego unaffordable for most people
(I'd actually argue the opposite is the case as we provide an alternative
to buying from Lego themselves who would basically have a monopoly if resellers
didn't exist!)

I am assuming you are also talking about older sets. For me after learning about
bricklink I have been able to get sets that I couldn't afford when I was
a small child. I can afford them now but without resellers I wouldn't be
able to buy them. Recently I have finally been able to obtain the 10143 UCS Death
Star II New for $550 by buying the parts. That is incredible. I also got the
6211 here for a bit over $150 (no minifigs, but new). Without any resellers this
would never have been possible, ignore the hate comments, you resellers are awesome

I get comments around everything new and old, rare and common, but the worst
ones usually relate to new sets that sell out quickly and people can't get
them at RRP and instead have to pay the initial inflated price when they get
relisted. I get this is annoying for people, and tbh not something I do, but
I still don't think the people doing it are really doing anything "wrong"
as it's a free market and people can buy what they like and try to resell
it for whatever they like.

IMO its more so the anti-capitalist (or communist) teaching of youth that has
created the idea that profit is bad, and everyone deserves the same outcome...thus
anything they want they deserve to get, and anyone who gets more than they wanted
is (quote) "scalping scumbag."

I once even ran into a buyer on eBay who I had to give a basic lessen in economics
to after he "felt terrible" he sold something to be for more than he had paid.
When I enlightened him that likely everything in life he ever bought had the
seller making a profit (be it Amazon, Walmart or a private seller), it was
like a light bulb moment for him... I just don't get how he reached adulthood
not realizing this absolutely basic component of a free market? Seemingly schools
noways are not even teaching basic concepts, but rather indoctrinating youth
with who knows what instead!!!

Rant over, but I honestly think it all stems from a disconnect on the way the
last generation or two has been taught. Especially in well-to-do societies where
a large sum of the children have been pampered and treated like self-serving
royalty, rather than trainees facing graduated real-life challenges aiming to
help them become the leaders they need to be for the next generation. Global
warming won't wipe us out nearly as quick as such lack of knowledge and training
will.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jul 28, 2021 02:15

Subject:

Re: Should gaps be filled in sticker part numbers

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Topic:

Inventories

In Inventories, skeletonwizard8 writes:

Sometimes I come across gaps in part numbers. For example, 3001pb180 might be
the most recent/largest number, but 3001pb175 is available. I know in most cases
this is attributed to alternate names such as 3001pb175L for a left variant etc.
But what about when a hole is left because of merging/deletion/error etc?

Policy may have changed since I did a lot of catalog work, but generally gaps
(though rare) are left unfilled and the next sequential number up is used for
the next part addition.

I'm sure the admins will confirm though for further clarity.

Regards,
Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jul 27, 2021 18:57

Subject:

Re: Clearing My LEGO Factory Error Parts

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Topic:

Beyond the misprinted parts in my original post, the brick has had me wondering
today if anyone has seen such an oddly deformed LEGO part in a set before? Short
molds I've seen, but the Technic brick seems to come from a very damaged
and broken mold.

Jonathan

In LEGO, waltzking writes:

Have 3 factory errors I’ve found in sets I was parting out over the years. Two
print errors and the third being the oddest manufacturing error I’ve ever seen.
Photos are attached. I’m thinking of selling these and will list in my store
shortly for anyone interested. Thought everyone would enjoy seeing them here
though before I list.

If interested to buy LMK and I can provide links once posted so you have first
shot at them.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jul 27, 2021 18:47

Subject:

Re: Are the Pick-A-Brick Walls open yet?

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Topic:

General

In General, magicalbricks24 writes:

I know that this is a random question, but does anyone know if the Pick A Brick
walls are open yet to customer use? I plan to go to the LEGO Store for the first
time in over a year and was hoping that I will be able to fill up the PAB cups,
and not have to have them filled by the employees. Thanks!

-Nicholas
magicalbricks24

The store I was at last month let 1-2 customers near the wall at a time and each
could then scoop out parts, and then from those fill your cup as you pleased.
I imagine they are all a little different, but along those lines. You should
be able to pack the cup as you want, after following any needed steps to get
to that point.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jul 27, 2021 18:43

Subject:

Re: Order from a duplicate account

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Topic:

Problem

In Problem, SezaR writes:

In Problem, Brickwilbo writes:

In Problem, SezaR writes:

The buying priviledge of a buyer is revoked (who had also an order from me in
NPB status) and now, she has opened a new account and ordered from me.

What should I do?

In this case, does Bricklink allow the buyer to open a new account and basically
start over?

If you stoplisted the first account any feedback from the second account will
be removed after the merge.

But I had not stoplist because the account was already banned and I had not seen
any reason to stoplist a banned account (and NPB was not yet completed)

Go ahead and stoplist them anyway. Should work the same way. Admins are usually
quite good with realizing the issue and preventing problem buyers and unfair
feedback in these cases....unlike other selling sites.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jul 27, 2021 02:13

Subject:

Clearing My LEGO Factory Error Parts

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Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jul 27, 2021 01:49

Subject:

Re: Time for another contest...

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Topic:

1275

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Mar 29, 2021 23:15

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 41443-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

41443-1 (Inv) Olivia's Electric Car
175 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2021
Sets: Friends

* Change 1 Part Dark Orange {33125 Food & Drink Croissant with Rounded Ends to 67338 Food & Drink Croissant with Flat Ends}

Comments from Submitter:
It is the new version with flat ends.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jan 6, 2021 22:20

Subject:

Re: BrickLink is BROKEN (minifig subcondition)

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Admin_Russell writes:

In Suggestions, waltzking writes:

In Suggestions, wildchicken13 writes:

In Suggestions, waltzking writes:

For incomplete minifigures, we have other options that we feel will serve the needs of our users better.

Please elaborate on the "other options" as so far those have all been suppressed
or removed, not developed for our ease of use and made easily searchable to buyers.

Jonathan

You can either part out the incomplete minifigure, create a custom lot, or create
a super lot.

Those are NOT options that serve user needs better. Super-lots are removed from
search results by default, so a buyer not aware of this setting misses finding
these items at all. Custom lots have pretty much the same thing as it will not
be findable in any way associated with the actual minifigure, set, or minifigure
parts in the catalog. Part out option, the whole point of the post as this is
exactly what I do not want to do. In the current "suppressed" option of the
two above there is no option of value. So there is really no option that truly
"better serves the needs of users" given the only options offered are suppressed
and hidden ones only a savvy user would be able to find or use effectively.
And the listing process for super lots is super outdated. If that is deemed
as something that "better serves the needs of users" it really needs to be revised
and needs to be an on-page switchable filter like the "exclude incomplete" option
on all set catalog pages. If that were the case, making super-lots easily visible
to all users, then I'd agree, it can work as a viable alternate. But suppressing
all linked items, via a hidden setting, is not a user friendly option or alternative.

Jonathan

BrickLink does not encourage sellers to use super lots. We tolerate them as a
legacy function.

As others have said, you can list them as individual parts, which is really what
the site prefers that you do. We are primarily a parts website. That is the thing
that BrickLink does better than any other site.

Yes, but the "parts" draw is simply the fact one can shop something less than
a full set, not specifically bricks and plates, etc. Minifigures are a large
(if not the largest) value category of all in the "less than a set" sales category.
Minifigures are as, if not more collectable, than sets these days. It is what
sells a set and typically is 30-50% of a sets value in parts.

You can also list as custom items, and they are searchable under the category
tree in the catalog. They are completely visible in minifig searches and filters
within a store, and are a second-best option next to listing the parts.

We will likely resort to this as an only option, though not as desirable on a
selling standpoint, and not well viewable to buyers except once in our shop.

If eBay is a better marketplace to list minifigs without legs and heads, then
so be it. They are unquestionably the best place to find unsorted lots. We do
not want junk entries cluttering up the BrickLink listings that people see at
the foot of a catalog entry.

We never have listed figures missing body parts, that's clearly not a figure
but parts. Missing a hood, cap or range finder is another matter (in my view).

To the extent that we can, we want to make sure the customer is getting what
they see on the page, where there is no inconsistency between the product they
see in the image and the one they get in the package.

I agree, but requiring custom photos with the "incomplete" sub-condition can
solve this, which we do add for such items.

Like I said earlier, the incomplete set option is a necessary concession due
to the nature of some LEGO sets, especially if we keep the listing standards
high.

Then I would suggest changing the listing terms to define what is allowable.
If you want a high standard it should state such and limit what can even be
listed under the "incomplete" category to ensure this is the case. As is there
is really no standard to follow other than to list what isn't included.
This means I can list the minifigure missing hood as an incomplete set. Hmmm...I
may have found my best option for incomplete minifigure solution. (Joking of
course, though oddly it actually would follow the current rules.)

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jan 6, 2021 21:40

Subject:

Re: BrickLink is BROKEN (minifig subcondition)

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In Suggestions, Cob writes:

Incomplete sets are an exception that we tolerate
for some very specific reasons, such as vintage stickers.

Please explain further what is meant by "very specific reasons"

To me it means that BrickLink does not want incomplete sets and an incomplete
set is the exception and should be a low percentage of the lots for sale.

Yeah, that baffles me too. Seems if that is why "incomplete" for sets even exists
the listing rules need to state so. And in that case why even have it? Such
rare cases of incomplete sets can also just be listed as custom lots. It all
makes no sense...but so does the fact we never get notified by email of any important
changes to the site. Just random stuff like 20th anniversary promos, and other
much useless "don't need to know" sales gibberish.

Stop fixing "specs" in our listings (like policing a few listings for figures
incomplete) and overlooking the "logs" in your own department (numerous site
functionality bugs, no communication, etc.) clunking up the site as a whole.
The one does not affect usability. The other is the basis of a reliable working
website.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jan 6, 2021 21:05

Subject:

Re: BrickLink is BROKEN (minifig subcondition)

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Topic:

In Suggestions, wildchicken13 writes:

In Suggestions, waltzking writes:

For incomplete minifigures, we have other options that we feel will serve the needs of our users better.

Please elaborate on the "other options" as so far those have all been suppressed
or removed, not developed for our ease of use and made easily searchable to buyers.

Jonathan

You can either part out the incomplete minifigure, create a custom lot, or create
a super lot.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jan 6, 2021 20:23

Subject:

Re: BrickLink is BROKEN (minifig subcondition)

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Topic:

For incomplete minifigures, we have other options that we feel will serve the needs of our users better.

Please elaborate on the "other options" as so far those have all been suppressed
or removed, not developed for our ease of use and made easily searchable to buyers.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jan 6, 2021 20:20

Subject:

Re: BrickLink is BROKEN (minifig subcondition)

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Topic:

In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:

In Suggestions, waltzking writes:

In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:

In Suggestions, RecycledBrick writes:

Whether it was official or unofficial rule I have always had the understanding
that incomplete minifigs aren’t allowed and I have been on Bricklink for a long
time. I have never sold an incomplete minifig and never have bought one. Here
or eBay. If I have a good one I buy the piece to complete it. If it is a rare
piece I part the minifig into parts. Usually it is the expensive piece I am missing

I am against this because it is not needed. IF this was allowed sellers would
have to upload a picture of what they are selling, not affect the price guide
and not come up in searches. Then it can be just listed as a custom item which
can be done now

Years ago when I first started selling, I had minifigs listed with 'No Cape'
that were removed by BrickLink. I've never bothered with incomplete figs
ever since. I find that people buy the separate parts just fine.

I think incomplete figs should not be allowed unless their sales don't affect
the price guide for complete ones.

Jen

Implementing user friendly, and fully optional features just because they are
deemed "not needed" is a really bad way to build a buyer-friendly site. Much
that makes BrickLink what is is is certainly "not needed" by everyone, though
all is highly useful to the right person. This would be too for those interested...again
it would be optional and filterable by default just like sets. And of course
it would in no way affect the standard minifigure price guide and results. Buyers
can sort them out same as sets, or even search only incomplete. It is a win
win for everyone (like it, use it, or not), so let those who like/need/want it
have the option at least. It certainly cannot hurt anything.

Jonathan

Agreed!
I just really worry about BrickLink's ability to make any changes to the
site without breaking stuff.

Jen

Now that I can agree with.

I am still baffled how a used lot selling out then combines the lot with my new
inventory for the same part. Have has so much trouble trying to find the X amount
of an item left (per the order page) when my drawer has exactly the quantity
ordered by the buyer...only to then see the link takes me to the opposite condition
parts, and the used lot (set to retain) is gone for good.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jan 6, 2021 20:07

Subject:

Re: BrickLink is BROKEN (minifig subcondition)

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Brickitty writes:

Voted no.

3) And: "Minifigures" are a specific collection of parts.
4) Then by logic: Such collections of parts are still considered "minifigures"
whether complete or incomplete.

Disagree. Because minifigures are typically only 3-5 parts, their completeness
must be defined differently. Minifigures are not just "a specific collection
of parts," they're "a specific collection of parts that constitutes a complete
figure." A set missing 1 or 2 parts is an incomplete set; a minifigure missing
1 or 2 parts is just a couple of random parts. IMO, Boba Fett without a helmet
isn't Boba Fett (just one example, but it illustrates my point).

3-5, 10-20, or whatever, it's fully optional and allows easy search for a
match to a figure you have some of and want to complete or swap for better condition
parts. Or even to collect figures of diverse completeness for army building
(highly popular).

Also your "a specific collection of parts that constitutes a complete figure"
works the same towards sets which are simply "a specific collection of parts
that constitutes a complete set". Same logic. It's not specifically about
sets versus minifigures, but items with inventories s of which minifigures are
the largest category this issue currently affects. Anything "bundled" (which
is what sets, minifigures, etc. are) but incomplete should be able to be listed
that way. Seller choice versus parting. Many folks have stuff to sell and would
rather sell in searchable incomplete lots, not a bunch of time consuming parts
to list and then only sell a few of them over many months. Incomplete item sub-conditions
on all such lots allows searchable, one-lot sell all opportunity, and fully
transparent to buyers by the "incomplete" and descriptive comments.

We NEED "incomplete/complete" definitions for minifigures (and for all inventoried
items for that matter) to keep this marketplace competitive.

I don't think you have any proof for this claim, and I don't think any
exists.

I already laid out the proof logically. Unless you deem "need" a term of absolute,
usable only in regard to survival, not the intended and usually used "really,
really want this" I meant it as. BrickLink isn't "needed" by the absolute
definition. Just air, water and shelter are all that are "needed." So rephrase
the statement as "want it badly" to get my point. I know other folks in my LUG
who want it, and then there are others in this thread who do too. You may not
use it, but it would be highly useful to more than you might imagine. And competitiveness
stems from new ideas and updates, not keeping all the same as it always has been.

It's doubtful that requiring minifigures to be complete or be broken
down into parts will meaningfully impact Bricklink as a marketplace.

Speculating (that is what "doubtful" means) that it won't impact meaningfully
is just your view...until we try and have statistics on both sides to evaluate.
One sided stats do not negate the potential unrealized value of the previously
non-existent alternative. It's like saying we don't need airplanes
for travel since we already have horse and carriage as well as automobiles to
travel with. Holding that view today would get you laughed at, but it was held
by many in the early 1900's mocking the attempt to find travel options in
the air. This is also the same non-forward thought processes of the many industries
lost to the past by failing to adapt. Adapt and move forward, don't use
the current status-quo to negate opportunity for progress.

A $20 11-piece minifigure missing an inconsequential part should be possible
to list as "incomplete" and defining the missing item.

But that's not what happens most of the time. Over 7 years of buying Lego,
I've virtually never seen incomplete figures on Bricklink missing only a
common/cheap part. Usually, they're missing the only piece that gives the
figure value but are still listed at nearly full price (see: Angelica/Radagast
and the Dark Tan feather). If the missing part is so inconsequential, sellers
should replace it themselves before selling the figure.

Again "most of the time" and "7-years of buying" are personal view and experience
which cannot speak for all. I've been here 15-years and I have seen such
"missing cheap part" listings. But neither my experience or yours proves anything.
The difference on the topic is my view only helps those who want the feature,
and in no way harms those who do not (as it is currently always optional to search
with incomplete items included). Your view is to limit the options of others
based on your own buying/selling habits. I'd never vote against an "optional"
feature just because I wouldn't find it useful myself.

To have to break this nearly complete collection
composing the minifigure down to individual parts, pieces a seller likely does
not want to break apart given it is more desirable or worth more as a whole instead
of pieces, makes eBay a better marketplace for the item. eBay should NEVER be
a better option than BrickLink on the ability to list and sell LEGO.

I doubt anyone will find better luck selling incomplete figures on eBay. The
vast, vast majority of buyers don't want them. You're overestimating
the demand by a lot. And why is it so hard to list those 2 or 3 parts from a
minifigure separately? Since components are usually worth more individually than
together, the seller will usually make more money listing each part separately,
even if it takes longer to sell all the components.

Everything sells on eBay. Give it time (same as it takes here) and a buyer will
come. Been doing that for 20-years and it has always worked out. Never has
an item that didn't eventually sell, and I've sold over 10,000 items
there.

The bigger issue is that no small seller wants to be required to list and sell
all the parts individually to a set versus one lot (even if incomplete). Many
want to simplify to save both time and hassle, and NOT generate lots of orders
just to get the many components sold off. Same goes for minifigures too. It
is (on sets) and should be (on minifigures) that one can list searchable lots,
filterable by condition and completeness, which can then be accurately defined
through description. One should never be required to tear apart a already defined
"collection of parts" making up a whole, simply due to missing a part. Again,
options for those who want them, not forced on anyone. If you don't need
it, don't use it. But let those wanting it have the option.

It certainly cannot hurt the marketplace and will actually improve it by helping
to eliminate the ever so common "missing ----" descriptions sellers often
currently use (though shouldn't) under the same catalog entry for the undefined
figure. Buyers shop specific figures, and as such should have the option to
buyer complete or incomplete as meets their needs.

Those "missing" descriptions are being eliminated anyway, since the new policy
is being enforced. If buyers want to buy a partial minifigure, they can easily
buy each of the parts individually. There's no need to search out the one
seller who listed an incomplete fig with exactly the parts they need.

But lets say I want to sell the "10-part missing-1" figure all at once. BrickLink
took away this option with suppression of super-lots, the old allowable option
for incomplete, but bundled sales. If that is a no-no then incomplete status
items need to be a yes-yes. There needs to be an allowable way to bundle items,
especially those belonging together

Honestly there needs to be more bundles available to list on BrickLink, like
full sets of sails for a pirate ship, or even a full set of figures from a
set. This actually has been done for "complete sets of" collectable minifigures....so
why not extend the option to more items that benefit from being in the catalog
as bundles too? This is providing buyers a service for simplified shopping.
Highly useful IMO and something I'd love to be able to use and see more
sellers offering! It simplifies shopping, and provides options to a seller,
especially those not wanting to break a set of sails when they have them all
to offer, etc, etc. A seller needs the ability to restrict sales of the items
to bundles, and making the common options available in the catalog is a win-win
for buyer and seller alike. That is after all all a "minifigure" catalog entry
is to begin with.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jan 6, 2021 19:03

Subject:

Re: BrickLink is BROKEN (minifig subcondition)

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In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:

In Suggestions, RecycledBrick writes:

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jan 6, 2021 17:21

Subject:

BrickLink is BROKEN (minifig subcondition)

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Topic:

Status:

Discarded

1) If: "Sets" are a specific collection of parts.
2) And: Such collections of parts are still considered "sets" whether complete
or incomplete.
3) And: "Minifigures" are a specific collection of parts.
4) Then by logic: Such collections of parts are still considered "minifigures"
whether complete or incomplete.

Ergo, BrickLink is broken. One currently cannot list an incomplete minifigure.
They must instead be broken to their basic components and listed as single parts.....and
this makes no sense from both a logical standpoint or a buyer-friendly standpoint.

We NEED "incomplete/complete" definitions for minifigures (and for all inventoried
items for that matter) to keep this marketplace competitive. A $20 11-piece
minifigure missing an inconsequential part should be possible to list as "incomplete"
and defining the missing item. To have to break this nearly complete collection
composing the minifigure down to individual parts, pieces a seller likely does
not want to break apart given it is more desirable or worth more as a whole instead
of pieces, makes eBay a better marketplace for the item. eBay should NEVER be
a better option than BrickLink on the ability to list and sell LEGO. Something
is wrong with this site when this is the case.

PLEASE correct this and add the same complete/incomplete definitions for minifigures.
It certainly cannot hurt the marketplace and will actually improve it by helping
to eliminate the ever so common "missing ----" descriptions sellers often
currently use (though shouldn't) under the same catalog entry for the undefined
figure. Buyers shop specific figures, and as such should have the option to
buyer complete or incomplete as meets their needs.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jul 28, 2020 15:48

Subject:

Re: Approve Set 75317-1 (Yeah, I was right)

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Topic:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, waltzking writes:

Have this item in hand. Any chance we can get it approved for the catalog now?

Thanks!
Jonathan

It will be approved to the catalog on its official release date of August 1.

Well, well, looks like I was right and even LEGO themselves couldn't hold
off on selling them "early." "Official" once again means nothing...
https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/the-mandalorian-the-child-75317

Glad to see the listing is approved here now ahead of the "Official release"
(still 4 more days away, and despite the above statement to the contrary).

But seriously, this is a prime example that availability IS the release,
not some random date that may or may not be when they are "anticipated to
potentially, likely and possibly start shipping."

But I'm sure I'll never be told I was right about the Aug 1st release
date being hogwash, to hard to eat crow nowadays.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jul 15, 2020 01:35

Subject:

Re: Approve Set 75317-1

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Topic:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, popsicle writes:

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, waltzking writes:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, waltzking writes:

Have this item in hand. Any chance we can get it approved for the catalog now?

Thanks!
Jonathan

It will be approved to the catalog on its official release date of August 1.

This seems quite backwards given it is on Amazon, Walmart, and eBay...BrickLink
is only shooting the site visibility in the foot to not follow major retails
early release on this kit.

Jonathan

BrickLink has always followed the official release dates of The LEGO Group for
adding new sets, new minifigures, and new parts to the catalog regardless of
what is happening anywhere else. Before the site was owned by TLG, this was done
out of a sign of respect for the company and helped to solidify a solid relationship
between BrickLink and TLG. Now that the site *is* owned by TLG, I am quite sure
that this process will not change.

You are correct, Randy. We are currently working on a way, in fact, to make sure
that every item is released exactly on time, not early, not late. In fact, we
now have a rule about this in the Seller Terms of Service:

Items Pending Official Release:

Items may not be listed prior to their official LEGO release date, either
as custom lots or under related catalog entries.

I think Jonathan is questioning or revisiting the practice, in citing the various
competitors that currently allow for prerelease date sales. I mean, he's
been around long enough to know the practice here.

I could be wrong, guys, but it's how I read it anyway.

If he has been around long enough to know the practice here, then he should have
known to not ask for a set to be added to the catalog before its release date,
correct?

Focus on the terms "question or revisiting" Randy

Again, I could be misreading his intent.

I think you are.

The question was not "Has the catalog policy changed on adding items before their
official release date?" That would signify questioning or revisiting a policy
that has been set in stone for as long as I can remember and is even now part
of the ToS.

In citing the various and specific competitors currently allowing for the practice,
he's not asking if it's changed, but rather can it be.

Can thought be given to it, is how I read his intent.

It's understandable, he's sitting on some new exciting inventory and
is perhaps anxious to get the ball rolling with it. We've all been there.
Especially in seeing the other sites allowing for the sales.

But let's say I misunderstood, Randy. I so often do

Good night.

I've been around long enough that BrickLink's policy was actualy NOT
the current one (of which I never knew it changed) with items added solely based
on in-hand verification. As most of the items I've had pre-release were
well over 10 years ago, this topic never came up to bring me up to speed. Have
rarely been the lucky one to find a pre-release items before. All distant past
items were approved to the catalog based on a photo of it being in-hand posted
here, so I followed the format I have always done, albeit a few times only in
the past.

So apparently in light of this policy which has been changed now, other items
I've asked for catalog approval since the few those many years past, I must
have been lucky enough to have the newer items have no known release, as they
were added quite quickly post-request. Or maybe they were just slow to be approved
to begin with.

However, and back to my initial response, given TLG takeover of the site I can
see the policy not changing, but also still question the logic. We are not TLG
sellers, nor are we an outlet for only "current" LEGO items, but rather a network
of users selling both past and present (and should be future when available)
items, in both used and new varieties. If the current policy stands it only
enforces pushing sales to other channels (albeit for 2 weeks in this case) due
to "policy" that does not fit what BrickLink is at the core, a market place for
ALL things LEGO (emphasis on "all" as the current policy eliminates some
LEGO from being sold here). This by effect creates a market-deterrent (albeit
minor) from BrickLink being all it can be for the "King of ALL Things
LEGO" (again stress on the "all") as currently eBay is "king" for this set.

In the end not mine, but BrickLink's loss this time around, and TLG's
too by effect. Had 3 to sell, but policy means it will be 3 lost sales on the
BL site and sale fees in TLG's pocket. Is what it is, but it really makes
no sense since the "Official Release" is clearly incorrect data now with the
set is on the market in many notable places and quantity.

If TLG cannot control their major retail partners, please do not make us be held
to a rule they do not enforce elsewhere. It's simply not professional and
solely political at that point. We're too small to be able to get away with
breaking rules, but Amazon and Walmart can do it with no repercussions. Nice.

Again I realize the policy is unlikely to be reviewed or changed, but it still
makes no sense given the circumstance of this set already being on store shelves.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jul 14, 2020 23:16

Subject:

Re: Approve Set 75317-1

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Topic:

In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, waltzking writes:

Have this item in hand. Any chance we can get it approved for the catalog now?

Thanks!
Jonathan

It will be approved to the catalog on its official release date of August 1.

This seems quite backwards given it is on Amazon, Walmart, and eBay...BrickLink
is only shooting the site visibility in the foot to not follow major retails
early release on this kit.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jul 14, 2020 20:58

Subject:

Approve Set 75317-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Have this item in hand. Any chance we can get it approved for the catalog now?

Thanks!
Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Mar 21, 2020 14:23

Subject:

Re: Fix the NPB and Cancellation Process

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Adjour writes:

In Suggestions, cosmicray writes:

In Suggestions, waltzking writes:

#1a and #1b have been suggested in the past, to no effect. The best way to stop
that problem is to lock your store down, so that no order can be created without
IC. That stops the problem cold. People wanting to cancel an order rarely happens
after they have completed payment.

Nita Rae

Yeah this x 10000

I love my new buyers, I have not had issues with them, my last NPB was a 200
+ feedback person. Before that I can't recall, because it was year ago at
least. I get many many 1 and 0 buyers and I haven't had what you are talking
about happen at all.

Turn on IC for small orders and stop dealing with this. There is no need to.

Glad your experience has been mostly positive. I too love new buyers, always
helping them through the learning curve here when possible. Just because you
haven't had the experience we have had (and others I have talked to recently
as well) doesn't make me dislike new buyers as your above statement would
imply. We love any customer who is not a pin to deal with...which is still 99%
of the time.

You probably don't sell the same items I do so have a very different buyer
base ordering from you. 9 of 10 newer buyers are indeed quick to pay and everything
is super. But it only takes a few orders of hot items, and large quantities
to net a largely negative experience when having to go through the NPB process.
Happy you haven't had them, but I have had 5 the last month alone.

IC BTW won't fix the issue, I actually do have it, but as always allow buyers
to opt for manual invoice as it is ALWAYS cheaper, and smart buyers know that.
And large orders are the ones we cannot do IC on and are the problem orders
99/100 times. So again, won't solve the issue. Parts buyers are generally
very prompt to pay as they have projects they NEED them for so delaying only
hurts them too. Set buyers though can easily change their minds and want something
different.

A good buyer experience like you have never leads to NPB, so the length of allowed
payment time in your case makes no difference. The sellers dealing with NPB's
are the ones who have voice to call for action here, and really, 3-days or a
week is plenty time to pay for an item ordered. I've been buying and selling
for 15-years here now (to your 4) and times were very different back then. Modern
online shopping has changes much for the better, but BL is left in the dark ages
on timeliness for payment/cancellation/NPB. We used to get about 20% of orders
paid with money orders in the day, and that took a week minimum for turnaround
times. Now it is 1 in 1000 as money order with most all being PayPal. Speed
of the process has picked up, and payment terms need to reflect the same as a
general rule.

Again, good buyers pay fast, so 3-days isn't going to hurt them. Bad
or no-show buyers are the problem, and once you have them getting inventory back
in shop is of utmost importance. Because really, I have never had a buyer pay
after NPB except once when the buyer simply had an emergency that called him
away for an extended time. By 1-week it is obvious if payment will ever be sent
or not. So why make sellers wait 7-14 more days to relist items? I do hope
the powers that be do reconsider correcting this aspect of the sales process
here. We have seen progress with IC but not enough just yet for store like ours
who cannot create a IC system fitting to all aspects of our diversified sales.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Mar 20, 2020 18:55

Subject:

Fix the NPB and Cancellation Process

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

I think BrickLink has a broken order process now due to the ever changing online
buying experience. For me I have seen an influx of buyers since the LEGO takeover
of BL, most new, but many clearly aware of the site though having limited use
of it in the past.

These buyers are often of the mindset that they are the ones calling the shots
on cancellations, payment time frames, etc. all while having no regard for the
BL or my store terms regarding such. Anything from unilateral ability to
cancel, expectations of free shipping, allowance to pay 10-days after ordering,
etc. and just the general "buyer rules" attitude that other selling sites (need
I name them?) have allowed buyers to abuse sellers with. These other sites have
taken some steps to protect sellers and buyer alike, but BL has fallen behind
the times.

Granted, these buyers are often new to BL which has a major learning curve, but
when you sell the exact same item 3 times in one week, and all 3 buyers want
to cancel after accurate shipping is invoiced for, it gets annoying. Why not
ask for a quote? And why only ask to cancel after days of the invoice being
sent? This and the increase in NPB buyers tying up stock have left me convinced
payment time-frame allowances need to be changed. The following is my view of
the changes this site needs to consider to move forward in a all-parties friendly
way:

Suggested Changes
1a: NPB should be changed to allowable to be filed 3-days from invoice (not
the order date). This would be similar to other online selling sites. Not
auto-started, but optional so situations and agreements allowing additions, extended
payment, etc. can all still run as before.

1b: NPB should be allowed to complete after 7-days from the invoice date (4
days of being opened). 14 days (21 if buyer responds) is a ludicrous amount
of time to send payment or tie up a sellers stock. 7-days is actually really
long, but much better than 14-21.

Most all decent buyers pay well before 3-days, and a NPB started is simply a
reminder to pay as it cannot be completed unless the buyer fails to ever pay.
So I can only see this as a positive change making bad situations end sooner
than later and keeping stock available on the marketplace.

2: Additionally I would suggest that a feature be added to protect sellers
WHILE allowing unconditional buyer requested cancellations. However, if
a cancellation is buyer requested the buyer should not be allowed to leave a
review (or an auto-positive given by default), and they should by default be
given a feedback showing an "Order Was Canceled By Buyer" message with a neutral
rating by default. Like an NPB's three-times-and-you're-out policy,
the buyer cancel option should be limited to 2, maybe 3 in a 6-month period,
or something reasonable. This allows buyers a true out when needed, and protects
the seller who after a customer gets pushy or rude the ability to safely allow
cancellation (when the buyer initiates) without needing the NPB and now current
2-3 weeks to prevent an unwarranted negative feedback. As is the system turns
good sellers into captive sellers, needing a NPB to save them from nightmare
feedback, but at the extremely high cost of wasted time and tying up their items
for weeks. No buyer needs 7, 14 or 21 days to pay and should not be granted
an ability to push payment back this far.

The current system for cancellations and NPB simply needs reformed. Buyers need
to be able to cancel in select situations such as a pushy seller trying to gouge
them on handling/shipping or holding the order hostage refusing to cancel, a
threat of pay or get an NPB. Sellers likewise need protection from the long
tied up inventory, or negative despite granting buyer an unwarranted cancellation.
The above should reduce 90% of all problem orders to being resolved in days,
not weeks, and all parties moving on largely unaffected. Bad sellers and buyers
will still get weeded out, and good ones will thrive.

Thanks for considering,
Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Feb 23, 2020 12:14

Subject:

Re: Alternate Images (Rant)

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In Catalog Requests, StormChaser writes:

In Catalog Requests, waltzking writes:

Would seem appropriate to contact the member directly, or set up a notice when status on the request is changed, especially after a month of no action on it and the request that
additional action by that member is to be taken.

This is a fair point and I will take it into consideration in the future. I
apologize that I didn't directly contact you.

Appreciate the understanding....wasn't directed at you specifically, but
the general way things work around here of late.

But of course that is just one of the many notices that members really would
benefit from but never get

I agree with this also, but setting up a notification system is well beyond the
purview of CAs/IAs and requires action from the site's side. I simply don't
have time to individually notify 700,000+ people of changes because to do so
I would have to send exactly that many PMs. There is no system in place for
mass-notification, even though members have asked for it for a long time.

Not to contradict, but BrickLink has everyone's registered emails, so how
hard is it to send an update to those? Granted I don't have a million users
to notify, but even a novice website owner can do that, it's typically built
into any domain control panel, or at least the option to activate it is there.
Plus there are services out there for mailing lists too, and could easily be
used if the BL server can't handle it. And then what about the LEGO user
agreement pop-up we all saw a few months ago? Why not use that function again
for a pop-up that we all should hear about? Guess I just don't see how excuses
are valid given this is the internet with a million way to stay in contact.
Probably not your department, but someone behind the scenes surely can do it
as it has been done before.

Please appropriately respect and value the user.

I have always tried to do that and I appreciate knowing where I fail.

Again not you, but the collective "site powers" failing to take actions to keep
all in the loop. Just a request we "all" get the respect of a notice, not the
few digging around in the forum.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Feb 23, 2020 12:05

Subject:

Re: Alternate Images

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In Catalog Requests, Hygrotus writes:

In Catalog Requests, waltzking writes:

37591 vs 66706

I think you have here mistake on your second photo

37591 Mini Doll, Head Friends with Reddish Brown Eyes, Dark Red Lips and Open Mouth Smile Pattern
Parts: Mini Doll, Head

I think you ment

37291 Mini Doll, Head Friends with Brown Eyes, Dark Pink Lips and Open Mouth Pattern
Parts: Mini Doll, Head

Yeah, we caught that and corrected when uploading the images the second round.
But thanks for the note!

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Feb 17, 2020 15:17

Subject:

Re: Alternate Images (Rant)

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Topic:

In Catalog Requests, StormChaser writes:

In Catalog Requests, waltzking writes:

Please add these alternate images for comparison of mini doll head patterns 37591
vs 66706 and also 37592 vs 66600 with new but similar print.

Jonathan

Please upload the images to the appropriate parts with a note to add them as
alternate images.

Never would have noticed this response if not for a chance reload from my browsing
history and seeing the original post was "discarded". Would seem appropriate
to contact the member directly, or set up a notice when status on the request
is changed, especially after a month of no action on it and the request that
additional action by that member is to be taken.

But of course that is just one of the many notices that members really would
benefit from but never get, especially important site changes/matters. Notifications
on so many levels (especially the broad spectrum ones) is the #1 important issue
I think BrickLink needs to implement in it's many needed changes. Users
need to be informed proactively, not only via their own deep digging in the largely
useless forum.

Like the recent 'nougat' color changes....that was a no brainier to ASK
THE COMMUNITY, not the forum, the community (.ie. the site user base) before
implementing. Or at the very least to alert us that it has happened (or will).
What company changes basic function/aspects of the site without a walk-through
or notice of what the updates are?

Imagine PayPal changing the menu to all new lingo and no proactive info what
it means or used to be (just burred in their community questions area). The
forum is NOT the place for this to take place. Very few who have a busy life
(think most sellers) wastes valuable time using it anymore. There are the dedicated
few to help with legit questions, but it is mostly time waste material, not the
place for important site announcements. Those should be in an email or site
banner once they happen, like all user-valuing sites out there use.

Please appropriately respect and value the user. Remember, we are YOUR product.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Feb 8, 2020 19:49

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 60270-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

60270-1 (Inv) Police Brick Box
284 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2020
Sets: Town: City: Police

* Delete 1 Part 30258pb018 Black Road Sign Clip-on 2 x 2 Square with Curved Blue Lines and Small Black Squares Pattern (Computer Screen)
* Add 1 Part 15210pb002 Black Road Sign Clip-On 2 x 2 Square Open O Clip with Curved Blue Lines and Small Black Squares Pattern (Computer Screen)

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jan 9, 2020 03:43

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Minifig frnd318

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

Minifig No: frnd318 Name: Friends Olivia (Nougat) - Dark Pink Skirt and Top

frnd318 (Inv) Friends Olivia (Nougat) - Dark Pink Skirt and Top
Minifigures: Friends

* Change 1 Part {Medium Dark Flesh to Flesh} FTFpb238c01 Torso Mini Doll Friends Dark Pink Swimsuit Top with Bright Light Yellow and Black Riffle Pattern, Medium Dark Flesh Arms with Hands

Comments from Submitter:
The color for this part is wrong in the catalog. It is 'flesh' not 'Medium Dark Flesh'.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jan 7, 2020 18:49

Subject:

Alternate Images

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please add these alternate images for comparison of mini doll head patterns 37591
vs 66706 and also 37592 vs 66600 with new but similar print.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Nov 11, 2019 01:01

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 10194-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

10194-1 (Inv) Emerald Night
1072 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 2009
Sets: Train: RC Train

* Change {7 to 8} Part Tan 6541 Technic, Brick 1 x 1 with Hole

Comments from Submitter:
Instruction pages 6, 44 & 48 of book 1 show the need for 8 of these parts (as was also evidenced when taking apart my built model from a sealed kit I had built and then stored for the last 10-years.)

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Dec 28, 2018 02:22

Subject:

Re: Please approve 30529-1 (In Hand)

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Topic:

In Catalog, StormChaser writes:

In Catalog, waltzking writes:

Have this item in hand and would like to see it approved soon.

We have no image for this item and it will not be approved without an image.
Please upload an image.

Photo has been submitted. Will update weight and such once it is approved.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Dec 27, 2018 00:56

Subject:

Please approve 30529-1 (In Hand)

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Have this item in hand and would like to see it approved soon. If anything needs
done to complete the entry and help it get approved let me know how I can help
or supply info.
https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=30529-1

Thanks!
Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jan 23, 2017 15:06

Subject:

Re: Stop Wanted List Spamming for Minifigs

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Topic:

In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:

I think it has been asked for before (by both buyers and sellers), more from
a price guide / history point of view, but I can see it will also affect wants
lists too. Especially if people are using cost minimise, there is an incentive
to list parts as incomplete figures.

Honestly I think all items with an inventory should have the "Complete" "Incomplete"
requirement. It would certainly save a lot of headache and hassle for buyers
and especially in regards to the price guide/history aspect too for both buyers
and seller alike.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jan 23, 2017 14:14

Subject:

Stop Wanted List Spamming for Minifigs

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Topic:

Status:

Discarded

Of late I am regularly getting spammed through the wanted list feature for minifigures
listed either under the wrong listing or as an incomplete "new" figure.

With the current system all figures are under the same either "new" or "used"
condition heading, but unlike sets can be listed from a few parts (everything
missing but the torso and head) or complete per the correct inventory of that
figure. This not only opens sellers to "acceptably" list wrong items, or worse
in a deceptive manner (such as the new Loki sh033a in the old Loki sh033), by
simply adding a comment like "missing cape" or "new style cape".

Clearly these are not what a buyer wants to be notified of through their wanted
list settings. Such incomplete or incorrect items also have a negative effect
toward useful sales info, or even current items for sale info. WHish is what
leads to my suggestion....

Please, can we have the same "Complete" and "Incomplete" sub-conditions for
figures like we have for sets?

This will effectively require sellers to list items accurately. If they are
not the exact item they must be listed as "Incomplete" and can then either be
excluded from search and history, or reported for misuse. Figures are a large
part of the value of a set, so if a set can't be listed without a sub-condition,
it would follow that figures (which to many are the most collectable items LEGO
makes) should have the same requirement.

Thanks for considering.
Jonathan
waltzking

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jan 18, 2015 13:41

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 5524-1

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Status:

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Please make changes to the following inventory:

5524-1 (Inv) Airport
606 Parts, 2005
Sets: Factory

* Add 47 Part 4032b Medium Blue Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole - X Opening (Alternate) (match ID 1)
* Change 47 Part Medium Blue 4032 Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole {match ID 0 to 1}

Comments from Submitter:
Sealed set contents.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jan 13, 2015 14:20

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 41087-1

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Please make changes to the following inventory:

41087-1 (Inv) Bunny & Babies
47 Parts, 2015
Sets: Friends

* Change 1 Part Medium Azure {93080j Friends Accessories Hair Decoration, Bow with Pin to 11618 Friends Accessories Hair Decoration, Bow with Heart, Long Ribbon and Pin}
* Change 1 Part Medium Azure {93080j Friends Accessories Hair Decoration, Bow with Pin to 11618 Friends Accessories Hair Decoration, Bow with Heart, Long Ribbon and Pin} (Extra)

Comments from Submitter:
The originally approved part is part of a baggie of assorted accessories (the reason for the sub-part designation of "j"). The correct part would be this one as the box has a heart in the middle and does not come prepacked with a host of other accessories. Item was confirmed as the "hart bow" via sealed set contents.

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Mar 28, 2014 10:57

Subject:

Re: Change My Cart Interface

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In Suggestions, JIC_Bricks writes:

This is for those whom are tired of it being so tedious to make sure you have
everything you need in your shopping cart. That is why we need a more well organized
cart display. When you go to your cart (which should be renamed My Bucket), it
should show your items sorted by category, down to minifigs, parts, instructions,
etcetera. My mind's picture sees it as being similar to the way a set inventory
is later, minus the extra parts, alt parts, and so on. This, IMO, will make the
cart easier to use.

That function already exists. Just go to your settings and chance your sorting
preferences.
http://www.bricklink.com/storeSettings.asp?viewType=shop

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Nov 15, 2011 11:50

Subject:

Re: Buying from yourself

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In Suggestions, Brettj666 writes:

In Suggestions, monkeynut12 writes:

There may be an action for this that is similar and I don't know about it, but
here is my random suggestion anyway.

I operate out of two locations, one location has my personal collection (home),
and my apartment has my store. I commonly visit home and need items from my store
at my apartment. I believe it could be nice to have the ability to shop in your
own store and place an order with your self, that way you have a nice record
of everything you want to take from your own store and it would remove it from
your own store in one action. OF COURSE!! you would not be able to feedback
yourself, and this transaction would not effect the price guide, it would have
to be a separate system. For example, you build your cart in your own store,
and on the check out page select "personal order" so that your "order" is not
technically a Bricklink order. I hope this makes sense. And if something like
this exist, please let me know because I will use it like crazy!

Henry

Also consider that ideas that are good to implement are done to either correct
an issue or affect a good portion of the population. I don't think your idea
does.

you are asking for Bricklink to put something in place for the masses that could
be solved with a bit of leg work on some of the few that would require it.

Actually I think many (if not the majority) of sellers would use the feature
as we are not just sellers, but builders and fans as well. We often need part
we have on hand in our shops, but to manually remove them takes so much time
it is a big pain. I'd gladly pay 3% on my "order" to have this way of easily
browsing my store (especially using a set inventory wanted list) and removing
items with a nice page showing what exactly I need to pull for myself.

Being as this idea has been brought up here many times by multiple posters gives
reason to believe there are lots who want/would use it. I think the simple addition
of a "personal order" button making a seller able to place the order would be
a relatively simple and a great tweak to the current system.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jul 14, 2011 00:21

Subject:

Re: On a lighter note...emoticons?

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In Suggestions, kzinti writes:

In Suggestions, Master_Jedi_Rob writes:

In Suggestions, kzinti writes:

In Suggestions, WILYKAT writes:

In Suggestions, The_Mimed_One writes:

We sell and buy LEGO products here, yes?
YES WE DO!!

Anyway, why are our emoticons not LEGO
emoticons?

I suggest that we use these. Someone
can contact this guy about using some of
these!!

http://www.flickr.com/groups/865261@N22/pool/

Only if there's an animated barfing icon for those extra nasty situation.

I did not see one in there for beating a dead horse...

just this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IU1bzZheWk

I rather liked this one:

http://www.bigfollow.com/10027-BEATING_A_DEAD_HORSE-The_office_space_scene_with_a_dead_horse

Saw the "10027-" in the link and couldn't help but wonder what set that is.

10027-1 (Inv) Train Engine Shed
656 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2003
Sets: Train: 9V: World City

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jun 8, 2011 21:04

Subject:

Re: Add "Pending Payment" to Order Status

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In Suggestions, therobo writes:

In Suggestions, waltzking writes:

It would be nice to have this status for payments that have been sent, but not
yet received (ie. Money Order, PayPal eCheck, etc.).

The intent is to prevent order additions to an order once payment is initiated
by the buyer as well as correctly define the current status of the order.

In essence it would work the same as the "packed" or "paid" status, but with
a new, more appropriate, and descriptive name.

Thanks!
Jonathan

Hi,
already exists.
"Separate order payment status from order status" on your orders received page:
http://www.bricklink.com/orderSettings.asp

Regards
Ronald

I know about that function, but if used it would still leave a problem with having
to mark an order as "packed" when not really packed to prevent additions once
payment is initiated. I can see how the separate status boxes can help, but
at the same time it defeats the purpose of using the correct status for where
the order is in the placing/filling/packing/shipping process.

Now, if a payment status (when separate) of something other than "none" blocked
additions it would work as needed. Anyone know if this is the case?

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jun 8, 2011 17:07

Subject:

Add "Pending Payment" to Order Status

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Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Mar 20, 2011 16:59

Subject:

Re: Choose color of pmt type in Orders Received?

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In Suggestions, talonts writes:

Would it be possible to create a background color choice for each payment method
type in the Orders Received Display? Or a setting for font color/bold for each?

It would be nice to be able to change for each type (mainly so I can make snailmail
payment types a noticeable color, so I instantly know why a payment is taking
a while to complete).

I also woudn't mind this option.

On a side note I use the "note on order" for keeping payment types straight.
So far it has worked well, but perhaps you already us that for something else.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Mar 15, 2011 13:15

Subject:

Re: Parting Out Categories? Can we implement?

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Brickstore is very useful for wanted lists and managing orders placed. I just
used it to order in another complete Corner Candy model (for another buyer) by
deleting parts from the original list as I placed orders. (You can do this on
BL as well but it is not nearly as handy or instnat). It also helped to keep
my costs straight for those parts as I ordered other items as well.

I've yet to use it for inventory update, but so far have found it to be a very
useful tool, even if not perfect.

Jonathan

In Suggestions, vinlego writes:

Good idea. If only I was savvy enough to figure that out, I would try it. I am
not the best with the computer. I was going to attempt Brickstore, but see mixed
feelings about it from some folks on here. Thanks for the tip Jonathan. Will
look into it.

In Suggestions, waltzking writes:

In Suggestions, vinlego writes:

I inherited a lot of Lego from my nephew. He is fond of figures & vehicles only.
I have no sets to part out, but about 400 heads, torsos, & headgear. It got me
thinking how it could be easier to part out categories. Is this something that
could be done or would it cause too many timeout errors? So, in my case, I would
want to part out the Minifig Heads Category. Go through & adjust the cost & quantity
of each, and list. To someone not inclined with the computer I do not know if
this is as easy to do as I state it. Just a suggestion. I would think it could
help a lot of folks to list quicker & more efficient. Thanks

Jim P

It would probably drain a lot of BL resource and time out depending on category.
It would be cool though if you could do it offline with BrickStore....but that
isn't likely to happen considering the lack of updates to the software.

Alternately you (or someone else) *might* be able to create a way to pull the
BL catalog category info into an XML, which can be loaded into BrickStore and
then added to your inventory when you input quantities....just a thought.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Mar 15, 2011 13:05

Subject:

Re: Parting Out Categories? Can we implement?

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In Suggestions, vinlego writes:

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Jan 17, 2011 19:24

Subject:

Re: Let buyer and seller mark an order as paid

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In Suggestions, TheHawkins writes:

It is typical for about 25% of buyers to mark an order as paid. I would like
to be able to mark an order "paid" for those times when a buyer pays but does
not check the "paid" checkbox. Currently, if I mark an order as "paid" and then
later mark the order as "packed" the BOLD look of the currency amount goes back
to plain text. Only if I mark an item as "shipped" does the currency amount
becoome "bold" again.

This would improve the orders received page to better reflect an order's status.
David

Hi David,

Does this work for you?
http://www.bricklink.com/orderEdit.asp

Just change the status to "Paid" (when paid) or "Not Paid" (if you need to change
it back for some reason) and the payment should show in bold even when in "Packed"
state.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Nov 9, 2010 19:44

Subject:

Re: Promotions Tab in Store

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In Suggestions, bsohn writes:

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

In Suggestions, bsohn writes:

In Suggestions, starbeanie writes:

In Suggestions, bsohn writes:

I thought of this this morning.. How about a Promotions tab in the stores. This
would allow a store to advertise their special sales and promotions to the general
buyers.

ie. Spend so much and get a free lego please put lala in your order notes..

Right now the only place to announce these sales is on the forum but this of
course misses everyone that may come to the store that doesn't visit the forums...

Brion

I use this
http://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=1278

Bret

True I use that as well but if you are running something date specific, or needing
additional info it doesn't always give enough room.. a Promotions page would
also give those offering contests and things like that to list them separate.
You could always list this stuff on your splash page I assume... A promotions
page would just be a standardizes location to find that stores deals.. You could
even mention single set sales on there. daily sales ect..

This way every buyer would know if you want to see if the store has any special
deals.. go to the promotions page..

Brion

There's already a "Sales" page, after clicking "Show All Items on Sale."

True but that doesn't allow you to do a get this free if you spend this sort
of sale.. Or spend this and get $$$ credit sort of sale.

Brion

Why not add an extra page to your splash page and then in the store banner tell
people to see it for store promotions/sales and more info? Might work for your
needs though this does make a standard page for all stores.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Oct 31, 2010 18:33

Subject:

Re: Suggest: BrickLink Affiliate Referral Program

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In Suggestions, DadsAFOL writes:

Based on the discussion raised in the thread (http://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=102699)
regarding Brickset usage of BrickLink's inventory data and pictures, I think
its approriate to discuss whether BrickLink should create a referral program
to draw new users and increase sales.

In times past, any suggestion regarding the "business of BrickLink" would have
been ignored, and everyone would have respected Admin's right to privacy and
run the business his way. Now that we have a new Admin, one who is also very
familiar with e-commerce, I think this should be seriously considered.

I'm not suggesting the financial structure of the program at this time, as that
should be designed by Admin, should he decide to proceed. However, as a seller
I would consider an additional fee - like 0.5% - on new member purchases drawn
through the affiliate program.

As we have seen by example on Brickset, both eBay and Amazon have affiliate programs
to draw click-through purchases. These are a very successful business model,
and used all around the world.

I would also like to make a special request to our new Admin to comment. You
have been on the periphery of our community for a long time, but now that you
are at the center, I think it will help us get to know you, and what management
style you plan to use with BrickLink. I'll respect it either way, but it would
be nice if you post something.

Thanks. -Jason

Sorry, but I do not want to have to pay more in fees. One of the reasons BrickLinks's
fees have been kept low is in part due to not having a referral program. Maybe
if this could be a seller opt-in service with their own level of referral percentage
paid it would be fine.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Oct 27, 2010 12:41

Subject:

Re: Suggest: Used requires comment

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In Suggestions, BUC writes:

Would it be beneficial to require a comment when you mark something as USED condition?

Had to vote no. Honestly this will not work as most sellers will then just a
use a generic comment (such as "used" or even "like new" regardless of condition)
so they can list faster. If people are listing junk, making them add a comment
is not going to stop them. They'll just come up with a new way to abuse the
system.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Oct 20, 2010 15:13

Subject:

Re: Option to change background color

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You can chance the blue shown at the top on this page:
http://www.bricklink.com/pref_settings.asp

Jonathan

In Suggestions, brickmover writes:

I am tired of staring at this combination of green and light blue day in and
day out.

I am SURE I am not alone on this.

Hey, don't get me wrong, both colors are nice. But the combination is odd, and
the permanence of it; it is so mind-numbingly persistent I can't take it anymore.

We already have the option to choose background colors in our storefront. I suggest
implementation of the option, when logged in to your account, of being able to
set general site background colors.

Right now as I type this suggestion I have the green and light blue in my face,
right now, laughing at me, mocking me. I need to change the color or I may go
crazy lol.

Since the green and light blue is apparently the long term, time-tested, tried
and true official popularly recognized colors of Bricklink it would still be
there when not logged in (and for all those people who never set their own color).
But can we please have the option to change these colors!? PLEASE

I am partial to shades of brown and soft warmer tones like orange.
Can't... take... all this... green... anymore... ehhhh (gasp, fall on floor).

Matt

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Oct 19, 2010 17:19

Subject:

Re: Directing buyers to store terms page

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In Suggestions, fleury writes:

In Suggestions, waltzking writes:

In Suggestions, fleury writes:

In Suggestions, LaineeP writes:

That cute little banner at the top of the store detail page is a little small
IMO if it is used to direct people to the store terms page (which mine does).
Maybe we could make it bigger, or better yet put a banner option on the splash
page. Also, the "By submitting this order, you agree to the Seller's Terms and
Conditions and Shipping Policy" could be moved to the top of the checkout screen
(in bold or color?) instead of at the bottom.

Lainee

That field accepts HTML, so you can make it bigger if you want. (See my store's
banner)

 big text

Or to make it use less of your characters you can just put a numerical value
of 1-7 (small to big), is what I use in my store. 4 is
standard font size.

True, but I believe (without looking it up to make sure) that this would not
have the desired effect when the user is already using a different font-size
by changing their browser settings. I agree that the savings on characters is
good (that field is very limited) but I wonder if the three extra characters
are worth using an absolute font size instead of a relative one.

--
Marc.

Yes, but I find that most always need those 3 extra characters.

Guess it
just depends on each users needs or preference.

Jonathan

Author:

waltzking

Posted:

Oct 19, 2010 16:58

Subject:

Re: Directing buyers to store terms page

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