BrickLink Discussion Forum

In Suggestions, tmtomh writes:

Would it be possible to enhance (or better yet, replace) the forum interface
to allow functionality like the following:

- Likes and other reactions to posts and comments (a sometimes useful indicator
of whether a view is widely shared or an outlier; and also enables people to
chime in without having to post their own "me too" comments)

- Ability to quote more than one prior comment (without having to do so totally
manually)

- Ability to reply to more than one comment if the prior comments are in different
sub-branches of the thread

- Ability to edit comments rather than cancelling them altogether and starting
over

It seems there are a good number of simple, plug-and-play forum software systems
around today that enable such features and much more without a whole lot of administrative
setup effort.

Thanks!

I would like the forum messages to have a YEA OR NAY vote button, but really
just a NAY. Buyers or sellers with at least a 250+ feedback can vote (all nay
posts moved to "off Topic"

. Then maybe the people that actually contribute
to the site will start using the forum again.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Feb 9, 2024 16:33

Subject:

Re: Option to save search criteria.

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In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:

In Suggestions, Brickman4you writes:

In Suggestions, 1001bricks writes:

In Suggestions, Brickman4you writes:

In Suggestions, Poncke writes:

Can you please for the love of god implement an option to save your search criteria?

Every time I need to click the same parameters for my search. Would be so easy
if you could save that a a default or something.

Suggestion: Option to save search criteria.

Bricklink is probably looking at it differently. Hypothetically, new user sets
this new feature once to help in their local search then forgets its set. Next
time they are looking for a rare item, opps none found (must not exist in inventory).

Wait a seller in Germany does have the item, but user is unaware.

Yes but it's maybe why he said "an option to save your search criteria",
in short, a checkbox somewhere "Remember my search parameters"...

But then, this may be called a Wanted-List and already exists.

Instead of searching, put something in a new (or a "misc"

WL, and then
your search is saved for life

Poncke's attached image is in reference to the CATALOG item page. This has
nothing to do with saved searches or wish lists. If I understand it correctly,
the page is for doing a definitive search on a single item verse other methods.

That has been asked for many times.

Exactly, that's the whole point of his post... Can this be addressed, you
respond "move along - move along".

https://www.starwars.com/video/move-along-move-along

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Feb 9, 2024 15:08

Subject:

Re: Option to save search criteria.

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In Suggestions, 1001bricks writes:

In Suggestions, Brickman4you writes:

In Suggestions, Poncke writes:

Yes but it's maybe why he said "an option to save your search criteria",
in short, a checkbox somewhere "Remember my search parameters"...

But then, this may be called a Wanted-List and already exists.

Instead of searching, put something in a new (or a "misc"

WL, and then
your search is saved for life

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Feb 9, 2024 14:11

Subject:

Re: Option to save search criteria.

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In Suggestions, wildchicken13 writes:

In Suggestions, Poncke writes:

I'm pretty sure this already exists: https://www.bricklink.com/searchAdvanced.asp

Are we not talking about different screens. I thought we are talking about the
catalog page (saving the view), not saved searches. If there is somewhere to
save it can you explain, otherwise I'm confused.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Feb 9, 2024 13:55

Subject:

Re: Suggestions

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In Help, The_Boyz_Bricks writes:

How many people have to vote yes on a suggestion before that suggestion is implemented?

I think it's just more a lack of communication. They sometimes have valid
reasons for rejecting suggestions, but don't disclose what those are and
everyone get frustrated. Just like this one just posted today, nobody will ever
know. Hell, I'm just wasting time even giving my two cents on the matter.

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1453887

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Feb 9, 2024 13:41

Subject:

Re: colour identification

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Catalog Identification

In Catalog Identification, randyf writes:

In Catalog Identification, SurplusParts writes:

Hey, what colour is this?

I was thinking Satin Trans Light Blue, but as i don't have something to compare
it too i am not sure.

Thanks
Douglas

You are correct.

I think if it was Glitter Trans-Light Blue you would see sparkles in the leading
edges.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Feb 9, 2024 13:31

Subject:

Re: Option to save search criteria.

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In Suggestions, Poncke writes:

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Feb 9, 2024 07:41

Subject:

Re: colour identification

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Catalog Identification

In Catalog Identification, SurplusParts writes:

Hey, what colour is this?

I was thinking Satin Trans Light Blue, but as i don't have something to compare
it too i am not sure.

Thanks
Douglas

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Feb 8, 2024 20:33

Subject:

Re: Did my best but still received neutral FB

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Feedback

In Feedback, ReclaimedComp writes:

I'm very disheartened today. I received my first neutral feedback yesterday
and thought I did everything I could to make things right. While pulling the
order I found one small part that was slightly discolored. I notified the customer
and gave them a refund but let them have the part anyway incase they could use
it. I shipped the order and the customer recieved it quickly (even sent me an
email thanking me for shipping so quickly). Later I received an email that one
of the parts I sent (a 1x2 slope) was actually a MB brand. I try to make sure
all my used parts are LEGO but sometimes one may slip through. I replied to
them (through gmail) on Jan 29th and refunded them for the part. I thought everyting
was fine. Yesterday I received a neutral feedback stating I never replied or
did anything. You try your best to keep 100% praise then one customer kills it.

Chris
RC

Without seeing the order details (qty of parts, order total, rareness of parts
in question, etc), I can not say. Each case needs to be handled differently
depending on its complexity. As a seller I know when the part might be crucial
to the order or not and I will slash the shipping in half or email them and
ask for their input (would they like a full refund). Sometimes it's just
a quick note, hey I'm minus 1 on this part.

That being said if ever sent a customer a Mega blocks product I would give them
a full refund ASAP.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Feb 8, 2024 20:01

Subject:

Re: Folding Instructions: Yes or No?

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In Shipping, SmokeFreeStuds writes:

When re-selling a used set with the instructions included, if they were never
folded originally, is it acceptable to fold them when shipped with the set, or
is that frowned upon? I have some sets with larger instruction booklets, and
while the sets themselves may not take up much space, if I don't fold the
instructions then I would require a much larger box. If I were to fold the instructions
in half, is that something I am expected to disclose in the item listing, or
is folding instructions something that is generally acceptable and does not need
to be indicated?

Short answer is NO, but never introduce folds just to make shipping easier.

- Some small instructions are pre-folded by Lego and need to be left in that
original format.

- Others are perfectly in a half fold from Lego (these I unfold and package),
describing the 1/2 fold in description of item.

- Last are folds due to box / packaging damage / movement, and need to be listed
as Used with description of quality.

Hope this answered your question.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Feb 4, 2024 07:54

Subject:

Re: parts 3070pb052 and 3070p07

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In Help, Rounder writes:

In Technical Issues, StarBrick writes:

I noticed as well several tiles were changed in the catalog eary feb.
Very annoying...
Haven't found a link in the catalog forum (or elsewhere) regarding these
changes

yeah annoying as ****! Hope they will fix this asap.

I found all updated part types (3062,3068,3069,3070) had errors and were blocked
out after doing an import from Bricklink to Brickstore. Then after going to
extras / update databases, everything imported just fine.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Feb 3, 2024 12:10

Subject:

Re: Part List Upload Error

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In Technical Issues, JZBricks writes:

I was trying to upload a part list which features lego parts in existing colours,
although everytime i tried to upload the .io file it came up with an error stating
that one of the parts wasn't found in the catalog - 3062b which are 1x1 round
cylinders, and were used in light & dark bluish grey.
I have also tried duplicating the build in Bricklink Studio and removing all
of the cylinders but it just comes up with another error stating that another
common part wasn't found in the catalog.

Change 3062b to 3062.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Feb 3, 2024 08:23

Subject:

Re: Merge 15 Feb - already in progress ?

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Related Software

In Catalog, Brickman4you writes:

In Catalog, StarBrick writes:

Just opened my projects in BrickStore and almost ALL files are edited because
of BrickLink catalog changes?

Are the proposed merges already in progress???

No idea what/which parts are changed and.... why?

Admin, or Catalog people, how did this happen?

Looks like: 3062, 3068, 3069, 3070- maybe more that I don't have inventory
of.

MAKE SURE AND UPDATE BRICKSTORE DATABASE BEFORE OPENING ANY .BSX FILES THIS MORNING.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Feb 3, 2024 08:01

Subject:

Re: Merge 15 Feb - already in progress ?

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Related Software

In Catalog, StarBrick writes:

Looks like: 3062, 3068, 3069, 3070- maybe more that I don't have inventory
of.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Feb 2, 2024 18:34

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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Catalog

I think it is important to remember that Bricklink was created to be a marketplace
to buy and sell LEGO. It was not created to be a bible or a reference guide;
that is just a side effect. And it is a problem that too many see Bricklink as
a Bible; many take it too literally, and forget that it is full of errors, or
that many sets and minifigs were produced with several part variants. Lots of
those are not reflected in the catalogue.

I agree with all the changes that has been planned now, and I hope that more
variants are being merged in the future.

Helge

+ ONE

- One of the complaints here is always "PLEASE DON'T CHANGE THIS OR THAT"

- Second complaint is your change broke my whatever, maybe (SYNC Software) which
enables me to sell on other platforms.

- Third is always the site is so "Old and Outdated", when are you going
to make some changes.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Feb 2, 2024 17:47

Subject:

Re: Bionicle is handled incredibly poorly

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Catalog

In Catalog, jennnifer writes:

Your point might come across better if your tone was not so mean and antagonistic.
I know that's probably not what you want to hear at this point, but there
it is.

We get it, you know Bionicle. Changes are needed. They are not being made at
your pace. It's annoying.

But, there are real people here you are shouting at and it's not a perfect
system. So, please consider calming down and being patient.

Thanks,
~Jen

+ ONE

Dam, 16 feedback (8 as seller and 8 as buyer) and you want to run Bricklink.
Bionicle has been put to bed, so thanks to all those old timers that contributed
to the bricklink database. It's time to move on and look forward to the
changes to come.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Jan 28, 2024 22:29

Subject:

Re: How do you argue feedback given?

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In Help, YYCBricks writes:

Hey there.
I received a neutral feedback from a new member of Bricklink. I do not agree
with the feedback as I messaged the person BEFORE the order was sent and the
description also mentioned that instructions were not included, yet he left feedback
that my description is misleading. If he would have read the entire description
he would have noticed that I mentioned instructions were not included, and I
also wrote a message through BL messenger that the instructions were not included
before sending the item to him. There was no response to any communication I
sent him. Is there a way to dispute feedback?

Thanks!

Strong sellers are going to just take unwarranted feedback on the chin. Communication
is king especially before you ship or at the time you ship the order. Best just
save all your energy on making you store the best it can be.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Jan 24, 2024 16:31

Subject:

Re: Variant Merge

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Announce

In Announce, LeeGo73 writes:

I also received the email from BL.

As a seller, I'm unsure what to do now.
1) do nothing and my variants will be merged automatically (if applicable)
2) do nothing and one of more of my listings will be deleted
3) manually to through the 4.394 parts effected and add notes?

Some explanation would be nice.

+1

Before lots were moved to "marked for deletion" and sellers moved them
over manually or not. Not sure why instructions are not being given on what
seems to be a new process. I made a list of effected lots and made sure my data
is backed up via Brickstore. My only question is are remarks going to be retained
if lots are merged automatically.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Jan 17, 2024 13:19

Subject:

Re: Year End Shipping Costs Issue

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In General, uticabrix writes:

How do stores found out how much year end we have spent on Shipping? (for tax
filing).
Bricklink only includes what stores charge overall. Paypal used to have this
until Ship Station took over, and they don't have this option. Any suggestions?

For anyone reading this, we found best practice is to add actual shipping cost
to "My Note on Order".

Then at end of year you can download all order Data into a spreadsheet then total
that column.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Jan 3, 2024 18:57

Subject:

Re: 2-step-Authenticator

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In Suggestions, Caiuzx writes:

Hello ,
I have been a lego player since the 1980s.
I had an idea regarding safety issues.
The idea is if you can add the 2-step-autothenticator to the site , in a "security"
menu

https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1066447?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid

to access any site after the login and password , the user has to enter the numbers
that generates the android autothentication on the smarthphone.

I think you have already thought about it !
Best Regards and Happy Holidays

I wish the moderators of the forum could delete these post from "0" feedback
accounts, Its almost like spam.

Do we need suggestions from users on how to improve the site that have never
placed an order on Bricklink.

Its usually someone very critical of something, seems fishy to me.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Dec 20, 2023 20:22

Subject:

Re: KEEP GETTING SIGNED OUT OF BRICKLINK

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In General, pitz8008 writes:

This probably the 4th time I've been automatically logged off Bricklink in
the last month. Then when I try to sign back in, it says "ID and password"
don't match. Then I end up having to clear all the cookies on my computer
to be able to sign back in again. Which quite frankly I find to be a giant pain.
Is this how Bricklink is going to be going forward or does this just keep happening
to me for some ridiculous reason?

Totally unrelated because I have had no problems logging into Bricklink, but
my Chick fil A App will no longer works...

No help from their customer support, most likely not going to eat chicken again.

Dam f...ing technology...

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Dec 18, 2023 13:14

Subject:

Re: How to remove sticky residue from Lego

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Problem

In Problem, legoranger00 writes:

A lot of my machine washed Lego still has sticky residue on them. Any suggestions
on how to remove it would be greatly appreciated. Show photos of what you use
for this problem.

If talking about sticker residue, then 70% Isopropyl Alcohol works best.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Dec 14, 2023 15:55

Subject:

Re: Posted Neutral feedback store got it removed?

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Feedback

In Feedback, The_Stargazer writes:

I posted honest feedback on a store, marking it as "Neutral" and honestly
wrote that while everything went fine with the fulfillment, they never left me
feedback even after several months.

The Store complained that they only post feedback once they know I am going to
say something positive, and if I updated my feedback to positive, they would
then leave positive feedback for me...

Few days later I see the feedback has been "Removed by Administration"

Any way I can appeal this?

My feedback was honest and true. I even have the message history to prove it,
including the store trying to "bribe" me to change my feedback to positive...
This shouldn't be allowed...

An honest reply to this post by other sellers is going to be "Stop List"
you.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Nov 19, 2023 17:18

Subject:

Re: Help Identifying a Part

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In Help, explorerzip writes:

Can anyone help ID this part because it does not have a number on it. On the
back, it looks like the numbers were glued or burn off at some point. The marks
are precise so perhaps this was done in the factory?

3058a Plate, Modified 6 x 16 with Motor Cutout Narrow
Parts: Plate, Modified {Black}

3058b Plate, Modified 6 x 16 with Motor Cutout Wide
Parts: Plate, Modified {Light Gray}

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Nov 19, 2023 14:58

Subject:

Re: Super Battle Droids

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In General, rtzx9r writes:

In General, Brickman4you writes:

In General, pcthurman writes:

Why do shops sell

42687 Legs Mechanical, Super Battle Droid - Solid between Feet
Parts: Minifigure, Legs, Modified {Pearl Dark Gray}

when the clip is broken?

This part is not usable at all with a broken clip. I also believe that the price
of this piece gets inflated due to sellers selling a broken part.

I understand that sellers have the right to sell anything LEGO in their shops
as long as it is clearly stated in the description if something is wrong with
the part.

Seriously though, who is going to buy a useless part? It cannot hold up the
Super Battle Droid or any other droid.

Can someone please explain this to me?

Cass T

Totally get it... It's like the list of criteria that most sellers used to

discard damaged / broken / mis-aligned stickers parts / yellowing, etc. are in
the comments section of these others sellers. I know this does not apply to
rare parts, so you can stop typing.

I would throw any broken part away as I agree they are not usable if broken.
If the sellers price them low AND state they are broken then I only see it skewing
the price guide.

Are the ones you have bought broken listed as such?

Just like I said, please read my reply.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Nov 19, 2023 13:14

Subject:

Re: Super Battle Droids

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In General, pcthurman writes:

Why do shops sell

42687 Legs Mechanical, Super Battle Droid - Solid between Feet
Parts: Minifigure, Legs, Modified {Pearl Dark Gray}

Totally get it... It's like the list of criteria that most sellers used to
discard damaged / broken / mis-aligned stickers parts / yellowing, etc. are in
the comments section of these others sellers. I know this does not apply to
rare parts, so you can stop typing.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Nov 19, 2023 09:00

Subject:

Re: Shipping settings confusion

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In Shipping, dchester writes:

I emailed the help desk about this but they are busy making sure everyone regains
access to the site and they said they can't help with my request.

I have received two messages from potential buyers asking if I sell to their
state even though I thought I have my shipping set to all of the US.

When I viewed my store not logged in, it said it didn't ship to my state.

Can you help me sort out my shipping settings?

My store is: Chester's Brick Chest

You will need to add one form of ON-SITE payment method like PayPal.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Nov 18, 2023 08:01

Subject:

Re: Phone Notifications

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In General, uticabrix writes:

Is there any to get notifications through BL to your phone or with 3rd party
apps?

If talking new orders, don't think so.

I do get notified via PayPal App on phone, so I'm immediately aware of an
incoming order.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Nov 13, 2023 15:43

Subject:

Your "Fav. Store" with the Highest feedback?

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Just curious - shout yours out?

I know most large stores make our "Least fav. list", but was happily
surprised of mine...

- Bricks on the Dollar -

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Nov 13, 2023 14:16

Subject:

Re: LOOKING FOR JEDI INTERCEPTORS!!!!

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In Buying, HCKRBRO writes:

Hey! I am looking for a store that is selling both of Anakin's yellow jedi
interceptors

Create a wanted list, there are 13 Stores that have both but all in the US.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Nov 10, 2023 08:07

Subject:

Re: BO is like a shiny Xerox copy…

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In General, SylvainLS writes:

In General, Brickman4you writes:

That doesn’t make sense. Having an inventory on BL doesn’t make it available
or even usable on BO.

Maybe it will make sense to someone that runs a store, uses Brickstore in combination
with Bricklink, never really logs into Brickowl unless they sell something.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Nov 10, 2023 07:52

Subject:

Re: BO is like a shiny Xerox copy…

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In General, yorbrick writes:

Sounds like a hostage negotiation, or a demand for payoff, or random.

That is rather inappropriate language given what is happening both in the world
right now and recently on bricklink. Sellers using the API are doing nothing
wrong. It is a tool provided by bricklink which allows sellers to use their order
data as they wish, partly because bricklink does not provide better seller services
on site and so sellers have to rely on the API and their own or third party software
to do what they need.

These large sellers could have all the API they want, but only on one platform. Seems
everyone only used Bricklink API, correct me otherwise. Really tired of Brickowl
sellers complaining why bricklink has not updated their database so they can
part out their next set.

It makes no sense that they can only use the API on one site. They already only
use the bricklink API on one site, they use it on bricklink only. They cannot
use the bricklink API on brickowl. They can use the brickowl API on brickowl.
Bricklink does not get to say who can or cannot use the brickowl API, as it is
not theirs. What sellers do with their inventory data and how they upload their
data to other sites is nothing to do with BL. It would be impossible to stop
sellers using the data they download from bricklink for other sites, similarly
they cannot stop sellers updating their BL inventory (however they do it) if
they sell other items elsewhere.

If the API was turned off, then sellers would use a third party software that
kept a backup of their inventory in xml format. Then after every order on brickowl
that xml file could be automatically updated, the inventory on BL manually removed,
then manually reinstated with the updated xml. Not only would that cause significantly
more traffic as the whole inventory would need to be uploaded instead of just
changes, but also the added dates would be wrong and so new notifications could
be sent to BL buyers after every BO order. That is not good for the site, for
sellers or buyers.

But if you think it is a good idea to stop sellers using the API then post it
as a suggestion indicating all the benefits to the site as you see it.

Not asking to restrict anything, the API is there to assist sellers on bricklink
to sell on bricklink, do anything you want under those parameters, as that is
what it's there for. I don't want anything turned off, use Brickstore
all the time, fine tool. Maybe warn your customers your sending their purchase
data to a third party.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Nov 10, 2023 05:00

Subject:

Re: BO is like a shiny Xerox copy…

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In General, yorbrick writes:

Well I think we got it all figured out, Brickowl needs Bricklink but Bricklink
does not need Brickowl. Pull the plug...

What is the plug?

Bricklink has no right to stop brickowl from operating, so they cannot pull that
plug.

If you mean the API, then you will definitely find that some big sellers will
not be happy with bricklink as it will break their tools (including some that
they have developed in house). Bricklink has been quite poor when it comes to
new seller tools and analytics, so many have been developed independently by
sellers using data from their orders downloaded this way. Brickowl would survive
anyway as sellers would split stock between the two, so BL would be pissing off
their big sellers for no reason.

Sounds like a hostage negotiation, or a demand for payoff, or random. These
large sellers could have all the API they want, but only on one platform. Seems
everyone only used Bricklink API, correct me otherwise. Really tired of Brickowl
sellers complaining why bricklink has not updated their database so they can
part out their next set.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Nov 10, 2023 04:33

Subject:

Re: BO is like a shiny Xerox copy…

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In General, yorbrick writes:

In General, Brickman4you writes:

In General, yorbrick writes:

In General, Brickman4you writes:

The one you got in school class, reeked of chemicals but you smell it anyways,
not knowing any better it may cause cancer…

The former is just what gym class smelled like!

The buyer and seller features at BO are more like a colour photocopy compared
to the old tech of B&W copies.

So what you are saying BO made a better color copier and that gave them the right
to steal and harvest all the data and property of Bricklink. Not to mention
everyday Bricklink is allowing the flow of data between the two sites, causing
added cost/traffic/security risk and in my option not the best business decision.
Most BO sellers continue to use Bricklinks database to do all their daily tasks,
make most of their profits from, then continue to support Brickowl. All the
complaining, when it is down or slow, its just funny irony…

They didn't steal data or property from bricklink. If you remember at the
time there was a legal statement made about it, and all data (such as images)
on brickowl has been crowd sourced. The numbering system that bricklink owns
has not been used on brickowl, they use their own numbering based on lego set
and part numbers and occasionally on other databases, but not bricklink.

What data does bricklink allow to flow between the sites? As far as I am aware,
no sales data flows between them and BO cannot access individual BL sellers'
accounts. Sales data does flow from bricklink to the individual sellers. What
they then do with their sales data that has been downloaded has nothing to do
with bricklink. Brickowl does not have any tools to use the bricklink order data,
but there are third party tools that do this. BO doesn't care where the other
sales were made, whether it was on BL or another marketplace.

If bricklink wanted to reduce their traffic to their paying customers (sellers),
they can remove API access. But they allow it since many sellers rely on their
own software (home built or third party) to process orders and inventory.

The comparison of modern vs old tech I was making is based on the availability
and types of tools. For example, on BO, instant checkout was available from the
start and orders had to have postage costs submitted before they are binding.
Whereas that is still not the case here.

Well I think we got it all figured out, Brickowl needs Bricklink but Bricklink
does not need Brickowl. Pull the plug...

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Nov 10, 2023 03:31

Subject:

Re: BO is like a shiny Xerox copy…

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Topic:

In General, yorbrick writes:

In General, Brickman4you writes:

The one you got in school class, reeked of chemicals but you smell it anyways,
not knowing any better it may cause cancer…

The former is just what gym class smelled like!

The buyer and seller features at BO are more like a colour photocopy compared
to the old tech of B&W copies.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Nov 10, 2023 01:37

Subject:

Re: BO is like a shiny Xerox copy…

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Topic:

In General, Nubs_Select writes:

"Xerox vs Mimeograph".

I guess I’m one of those younger ones as I havnt heard either of those words
ever before

but as a younger generation 1 thing I’ve learned is to never
google something that people say you should google…

Don't worry it will be a Black and white, grainy, documentary video on YouTube
- (before VHS, and please don't ask me what VHS stands for).

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Nov 10, 2023 01:15

Subject:

Re: BO is like a shiny Xerox copy…

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Topic:

In General, rtzx9r writes:

In General, Brickman4you writes:

In General, crazylegoman writes:

In General, Brickman4you writes:

The one you got in school class, reeked of chemicals but you smell it anyways,
not knowing any better it may cause cancer…

The former is just what gym class smelled like!

Uh oh, looks like someone didn't change their password.

If you can prove your old enough I will explain the joke, or you can start up
a google session...

Do you mean a Mimeograph… as in the purple ink copy of a worksheet used in schools?

You are correct, and I guess I'm too old... So not only are the younger
generations need to understand this is a joke with sarcasm, but now have to google
"Xerox vs Mimeograph".

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Nov 9, 2023 22:58

Subject:

Re: BO is like a shiny Xerox copy…

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Topic:

In General, crazylegoman writes:

In General, Brickman4you writes:

The one you got in school class, reeked of chemicals but you smell it anyways,
not knowing any better it may cause cancer…

The former is just what gym class smelled like!

Uh oh, looks like someone didn't change their password.

If you can prove your old enough I will explain the joke, or you can start up
a google session...

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Nov 9, 2023 21:58

Subject:

BO is like a shiny Xerox copy…

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Topic:

The one you got in school class, reeked of chemicals but you smell it anyways,
not knowing any better it may cause cancer…

The former is just what gym class smelled like!

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Nov 8, 2023 14:40

Subject:

Error saving store terms...

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Topic:

Server connection failed while processing the request. Please try to refresh
this page and check settings. If the error persists, contact Help Desk.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Oct 28, 2023 13:40

Subject:

25% OFF SELECT ITEMS!

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Topic:

Sales

Select items on sale, and more importantly a very large portion of New inventory
is below 6 month average...

Please check your wanted list against our store's stock, Thanks

https://store.bricklink.com/Brickman4you

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Oct 26, 2023 07:25

Subject:

Re: Have parts in different stores...

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Topic:

In General, fabvion writes:

Hello,
Do you know if it's possible to manage different store rooms ? I mean that
I have two places where I stock the parts, is it possible in Bricklink to indicate
for each part where is it stoked, and eventually if the part is stocked in the
two stores ?

Thank you for your help

One way is to use an Alpha-numeric numbering system like A0001,B0001,ect. Guess
if I understand your question, 2nd store room location would be indicated by
an Alpha change. Just make sure you also don't mix new and used within your
pick path.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Oct 24, 2023 14:28

Subject:

Re: Pearl Gold Discrepancies - What the FROG?

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Topic:

In General, Nubs_Select writes:

For me separating them and saying what is what they still sell fine. Some people
want the darker shade so saying what it is is best

I agree you should list them that way, was just making the point after listing
them this way after many years the items remained too long in my inventory.
Thanks for reading my complete post in its entirety, and not just taking a negative
stab at it.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Oct 24, 2023 14:18

Subject:

Re: Pearl Gold Discrepancies - What the FROG?

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Topic:

In General, axaday writes:

In General, Brickman4you writes:

personaly I list them separate with a notification beside the item [darker variant]
but Bricklink does not make a distinction in the color list

I have used this approach to help out buyers, but once a note is added to the
item seems like they don't sell at all. So it's my opinion that it's
not a good practice, and better to just list all together. Just like listing
used items with a conditional note (better to not list and throw out).

Did you just say that telling your customers what they are buying stops them
from buying so it is better to just sell and send them what they don't want
and be done with it?

What I'm saying is everytime I listed a 'Dark Variant' the items
never sold. I'm only talking about Pearl Gold, most buyers could not tell
or are worried about a slight variant in a color that a seller may notice. You
can continue to list items as you wish but I have not found it is necessary,
and have never had any feedback where a buyer got the wrong color.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Oct 24, 2023 14:02

Subject:

Re: Pearl Gold Discrepancies - What the FROG?

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Topic:

personaly I list them separate with a notification beside the item [darker variant]
but Bricklink does not make a distinction in the color list

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Oct 16, 2023 17:13

Subject:

Re: Please check the pieces you are sending out

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Topic:

In General, journey2020 writes:

Hi all, I am trying to buy the disk 3 x 3 with grille pattern for the Millennium
Falcon set 4504. The piece number is 2958pb017. However, I keep getting the disk
for the Millennium Flacon Kessel Run, set 75212. That piece number is 2958pb017.
They are very similar but you can tell the difference if you look. If someone
has the right piece please let me know before I order the wrong one again. Believe
me, I know it's time consuming to verify pieces sometimes but please try.
Thanks.

I am ordering the piece directly from the Bricklink inventory list. This should
contain the correct number. The incorrect pieces are coming on black disks, the
same as the correct piece. I was assuming when I ordered that the seller had
the correct piece. I will have to check this in the future. It's not an expensive
piece but it is frustrating to wait for the order and find the piece is not right.

Falcon set 4504 has black disks, can you post an image to confirm what others
are questioning in regard to the two parts?

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Oct 16, 2023 16:24

Subject:

Re: Please check the pieces you are sending out

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Topic:

before I order the wrong one again. Believe
me, I know it's time consuming to verify pieces sometimes but please try.
Thanks.

Did you take the time to check the sellers feedback before ordering? Also, make
sure you take the time to give the seller proper feedback on your order as you
have not left any as of this post. This will help others use the feedback system
to assist them making purchases here. Hope your next BL experience is better.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Oct 14, 2023 13:15

Subject:

Re: Can't please everyone

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Topic:

In Selling, SDF_Bricks writes:

I might have 'mis-represented' the condition of a set I just sold. I
say 'might' simply to give the buyer the benefit of the doubt. Instead
of reaching out, the buyer opted to put a negative review instead. It's rather
annoying as, it is the first time I get a 'complaint'.
Can this be 'undone' ?

I'm not sure his claims are 100% correct as I typically check the condition
of the parts a 100%, but ok. He's the 'customer'.

Any thoughts?

We need two forums here, one where "Positive Sellers" can support "Buyers"
of the community with good content and another for everything else.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Oct 12, 2023 18:03

Subject:

Re: Parts ID#

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Topic:

Searching

In Searching, elisebill writes:

Dear all,

Can somebody tell me what is this parts number?

maybe

50018c Minifigure, Weapon Bar on Front, Stud on Back
Parts: Minifigure, Weapon {Flat Silver}

flat silver

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Oct 4, 2023 13:49

Subject:

Re: Help for new users

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Topic:

Quote: "Since we haven’t order from here before and the site isn’t exactly
user friendly we didn’t know the case had to be completed by us.

This might be your exclusive experience because I don't recall ever getting
emails with these type of questions from users. Before I switched strictly
to flat shipping and instant checkout only, the detailed invoice with proper
links for payment seemed to do the trick.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Oct 3, 2023 08:35

Subject:

Re: USPS pricing is bonkers

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Topic:

In Shipping, cosmicray writes:

So, this morning I needed to ship a 4-oz package to zone 7, customer specified
PM. Using my own packaging (6x4x2) PS quoted me $9.55. Using a small flat-rate
box, PS quoted me $8.10. D’oh! And I get use packaging provided by USPS. Sweeeet
!

Nita Rae

Another downside of an unnessesary upgrade like this one is you have to pay more
in PayPal fees.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Sep 28, 2023 13:26

Subject:

Re: USPS Sorts Gone Wrong?

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Topic:

In Shipping, PlanetEarthToys writes:

In Shipping, Brickman4you writes:

Within just the last month I have had two parcels miss sorted and sent in entirely
different directions / states. One from NC to NJ goes to Florida first, and
another from NC to CA goes to Guam, then Hawaii before being delivered to final
destination.

Has any other sellers had trouble this month? Is there something I'm doing
that is causing this? Anyone have a link that discuss or explain this issue?

gotta love Robots....

i had a parcel ping-pong between Denver & Memphis Robot Sorters for 2 months
before i had to get a human to go find it physically and send it on it's
way...

Yes, I do understand its a robot, conveyor belts, scanners, kickers (strikes
the package), ect. Others are having issue with being charged extra postage
after the fact because of this automation messing up. Just wondering if it might
be technology upgrades being made in my area or across the board. Maybe its
the type of poly mailer or packing method I'm using.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Sep 28, 2023 12:45

Subject:

USPS Sorts Gone Wrong?

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Topic:

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Sep 15, 2023 17:48

Subject:

Re: Buying on bricklink vs eBay which is better

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Topic:

If you use the feedback system provided on both platforms and are vetting them
properly you should not have a problem.

Its late 2023, who buys things from china sources or invest in their economy
if they don't have to...

In Buying, castlevania64 writes:

In Buying, Brickman4you writes:

I rarely have problems with BL sellers or purchases on Ebay, but by this post
and previous ones sounds like you might.

In Buying, castlevania64 writes:

Hi guys I have a question which is better buying a new or set on bricklink
or eBay I had a bad experience with a seller on eBay I had brought the set 42042
and I paid the guy the idiot and he didn’t ship the set until five days later
he kept telling me he was l looking for a box to ship it in but in the end he
finally ship it and I got it with a shipping box and it was warped in a paper
very thin like a printing paper and it came damaged the box with rips and holes
and I asked eBay for a refund but the seller refused to apply and he didn’t even
apologize guys is it better to buy from trustee sellers here on bricklink than
eBay with rude seller on eBay it almost took 5 days for him to ship and he had
complaints on his eBay account but the bags were sealed who sends a lego set
without a shipping box and he kinda mentioned that box was damaged but like
that and he had horrible pics on the site i couldn’t tell it looked

And guys on bricklink when I said said idiot it doesn’t go any one a seller
on bricklink you guys all are trrusted seller the idiot is the guy on eBay and
he kept me waiting and he didn’t respond to my messages and he had a few bad
feedback on eBay other people who brought from weren’t happy same as me guys
what is your advice shall never trust a seller on eBay

And up I did have problems sometimes on eBay most with people from China and
the seller on eBay I got the crane from and I had brought a model of the titanic
1/200 scale it big but the China guy failed to ship it too me and I had to buy
from here in USA from New York the seller was so great fast shipping and I build
model ships as a hobby and lego is just a childhood fun I like to still collect
and the ship is over 5 feet long and very detailed

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Sep 15, 2023 17:22

Subject:

Re: Buying on bricklink vs eBay which is better

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Topic:

I rarely have problems with BL sellers or purchases on Ebay, but by this post
and previous ones sounds like you might.

In Buying, castlevania64 writes:

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Sep 15, 2023 09:29

Subject:

Re: How to attract buyers?

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Topic:

In Help, shannonhw writes:

I opened my store about 3.5 months ago and have only had one buyer so far. How
do I attract more buyers? Do only the lowest priced items get sold? Thank you
for any tips!

Would these not sell better on feebay, of course you would have to lower your
pricing substantially. Competing here with all the large sellers is tough, plus
one of your used sets w/o figs at $30 can be purchased new with figs sealed in
box for same price.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Sep 12, 2023 18:14

Subject:

Re: Why is there noone to talk to?

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Topic:

Maybe contact paypal.

In Help, Kaje007 writes:

Why is there not someone one can contact to complain about vendors not leaving
feedback? They expect it of purchasers! I also have one vendor who hasn't
even changed the detail for our exchange from "paid"! I want to get these
moved off, so can someone just speak to me?

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Sep 8, 2023 14:37

Subject:

Re: UPS charging $108

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Topic:

In Buying, Styphelus writes:

I recently purchased a set and asked the seller how much shipping would be. He
told me shipping would be $16.00. I agreed and made the purchase.

Today UPS knocked at my door and they want $108.72 to deliver. The set cost me
$186.00. I'm not paying an additional $108.72. What are my choices here?
Can I refuse to pay and get a refund on the set?

On occasion I get a question from a Canadian buyer asking if I will sell to them.

This post helps explain the hesitation I have...

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Sep 4, 2023 18:26

Subject:

Re: PayPal

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Kaje007 writes:

I'm quite frankly disgusted at the number of people that are selling on here
that will only accept PayPal. I don't have it, I don't want it. Why be
so narrow minded and arrogant to expect people to only pay your way? I'm
frigging sick of it

This is a reply to both this thread and one from a week ago that was titled "Excluding
sellers who only accept Paypal".

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1427770

I would caution sellers that don't have experience dealing with the typical
credit card services company like Stripe. Please do your own due diligence and
check reviews by others online outside of this forum before jumping into this
(especially if you are mainly a low volume seller).

Sellers also keep asking if selling international is worth it. If you're
a high volume seller maybe you swim those waters, but do you have the time to
deal with the hassle and loss of revenue. I think the same could be said about
selling on multiple competing platforms, but no one wants to talk about that
here.

As a hobby seller you can make a good profit here, claiming it as a small business
on your taxes along with your day job, but its my opinion that none of the above
is necessary to run a successful BrickLink store.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Sep 2, 2023 08:22

Subject:

Re: Parts in cart not successfully purchased

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Topic:

Maybe look back at order date / time to see if BL downtime was the issue. There
are 4 related post describing the problems experienced on Aug. 17th.

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1425710

In Technical Issues, Ctbyrne writes:

As a seller, I received two emails overnight from buyers of mine who both claim
that the items they received are not the entire order they placed. The order
page, package contents, and PayPal payment all match so nothing was missed on
the seller's end. However both buyers say that there are items they remember
ordering (and paying for?) which did not appear on the order page or, of course,
in the package they received from me.

Now I'm pretty quick to assume they just didn't successfully click "add
to cart" or maybe they were doing it all on the terrible mobile version of
the site. But having two buyers in the same day tell me that I omitted a portion
of their order with no evidence of such leads me to believe that maybe there
is a system problem.

As far as I'm concerned, x, Y, & Z were ordered and X, Y, & Z were paid for,
shipped, and delivered. However this back and forth could definitely lead to
distaste for the BrickLink platform. Has anyone else received messages from their
buyers like this or has anyone placing an order not had all of the items they
believed to have purchased appear on their order page?

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Aug 31, 2023 18:03

Subject:

Re: CAN'T PRINT POSTAGE ON PAYPAL

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Topic:

In General, pitz8008 writes:

I saw the post earlier about someone not being able to transfer money out of
paypal. Well I'm currently not able to print postage on paypal. Is anybody
having this issue?

Try again as seems to be working fine -

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Aug 25, 2023 16:01

Subject:

Re: cardboard sheets for backing for instructions

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Topic:

In Shipping, journey2020 writes:

Hi all, I am looking for some cardboard sheets to reinforce my instructions for
shipping. Does anyone have any ideas for places to buy these? I have found some
in my area but they are all too thin. Thanks!!

Cut sheets out of thin Lego Boxes.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Aug 22, 2023 08:57

Subject:

Re: Parting out bags from a set?

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Topic:

Inventories

In Inventories, stranqe writes:

So I have a few sets that are missing a bag or two, does bricklink support a
way to auto part out a set if I know which bags I have and which I'm missing
for a set?

Brickstore is going to speed this process up. Being able to bing the file in
and change all qty to zero, then manually going down the list by color (assuming
you sorted the parts out by color) and delete each non-existing part one by one
and updating correct qty of all others as you go.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Aug 17, 2023 09:04

Subject:

Re: identify color please

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Topic:

In Help, tec writes:

UV-damaged blue I guess

not damaged as backside / all edges are same color.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Aug 17, 2023 07:49

Subject:

identify color please

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Topic:

top left(blue), right (dark Blue), bottom right (?)

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Aug 16, 2023 07:43

Subject:

Re: USPS SUCKS!!!

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Topic:

Off Topic

In Off Topic, lencor1208 writes:

Anyone else having delivery issues with this worthless government agency?

Here's my agonizing ongoing saga. My order was shipped on Aug 5th from GA,
Later that day it arrived in Kansas KS distribution center. Aug 6th it left Kansas
City KS distribution center, on Aug 8th it arrived in Atchison KS, completely
passing my house in the process. Later in the evening of Aug 8th it went to the
Kansas City MO distribution center than ending up back at the Kansas City KS
distribution center, again completely bypassing my house. Early on Aug 10th it
arrived at the Kansas City MO distribution center, it left there only to arrive
at the Kansas City KS distribution center again later that morning. By the afternoon
of the 10th it was out for delivery, only to end up back at the Kansas City KS
distribution center on the 12th. How many times are they planning on bypassing
my house? On the 13th it was in transit to the next facility, Aug 14 says it
arrived at post office and later that day was out for delivery. Well today is
the 15th, no order and no update from the USPS. From now on I'll only buy
from sellers who use Fedex or UPS.

Would not go so far to say that, or think you can BrickLink without using it
since most stores use USPS exclusively. I'm also at about 2.5k packages
with only a few lost during delivery.

I would like to track this issue with all sellers here due to all USPS current
changes (Ground advantage). Here is a very recent tracking history that took
10 days and shows similar problems.

Delivered, In/At Mailbox
SPRINGBORO, OH 45066
August 12, 2023, 12:08 pm

August 12, 2023, 7:47 am
Arrived at Post Office
SPRINGBORO, OH 45066

August 10, 2023, 7:42 pm
Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
FAYETTEVILLE NC DISTRIBUTION CENTER ANNEX

Arrived at USPS Facility
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
August 9, 2023, 12:50 am

Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
JACKSONVILLE FL NETWORK DISTRIBUTION CENTER
August 6, 2023, 6:04 pm

USPS picked up item
RALEIGH, NC 27603
August 2, 2023, 2:43 pm

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Aug 10, 2023 15:41

Subject:

Re: Lazy Susan Rack for Parts Organizers?

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Topic:

In Selling, TallyToyBricks writes:

My version, using a furniture dolly from Harbor Freight. Holds 12 storage cabinets.
The whole unit spins pretty well and takes up little space when pushed in the
corner.
Joe

Joe, thanks for posting this img of your setup. I was reading this forum post
and was not sure where it was going. Now I have a good idea how to fit my store
into a much smaller footprint if needed and also make it quick to transport.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Aug 9, 2023 08:02

Subject:

Re: Receiving email about my wanted list

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Topic:

In Help, BondBricks writes:

I would like to know how to stop people from seeing my wanted list OR sending
me email to purchase items on it.
Thanks, Mark

Deselect the following within your wanted lists:

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Aug 9, 2023 07:23

Subject:

Re: Bind minifige not visible in items for sale

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Topic:

In Technical Issues, wouter1616x writes:

Hi,

Why are my items dis136, dis137 and dis138 not visible in the item for sale
for each minifigure? The parts are not on stockroom but are bound to other minifigures.

Regards,
Wouter

You must click the check box "Include Super Lots" during search as BL
excludes this in the normal view.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Aug 8, 2023 13:34

Subject:

Re: 15% ALL MINIFIGS AND ACCESSORIES/PARTS

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Topic:

Sales

In Announce, MankatoTJ writes:

Come enjoy our one day sale!

please move to - SALES: Store sales and new items for sale announcements. Please
limit these to one post per day.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Aug 8, 2023 13:33

Subject:

Re: 40% off almost everything!!!

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Topic:

In Selling, classitter2012 writes:

Everything in my store is on sale/ Come checkout the great deals and giant selection!!!

please move to - SALES: Store sales and new items for sale announcements. Please
limit these to one post per day.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Aug 7, 2023 10:14

Subject:

Re: Buyer demanding refund

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Topic:

Problem Order

In Problem Order, cosmicray writes:

In Problem Order, ihave36paws writes:

Can you tell me what I have to do to protect my store?

Check the PayPal or Stripe payment details. See if there is anything that might
clue you that the payment was cross-border. If so, that’s where you can make
changes to stop (or at least significantly reduce) this issue.

BrickLink has nothing that blocks the re-shippers.

Nita Rae

On PayPal you can block non-us PayPal accounts and another setting to only accept
us currencies. Someone correct me if there are reasons not to have this restrictions
selected in your PayPal setting if only wanting to sell within the US...

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Jul 9, 2023 17:39

Subject:

Re: USPS Ground Advantage® is now live

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Topic:

In Shipping, cosmicray writes:

Be sure to update your TOS and/or rates as appropriate.

Nita Rae

So, shipstation wants me to make decisions on a simple 4oz bubble mailer?

USPS are always making insignificant changes on the surface, to sneak in added
cost where you are not looking...

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Jun 2, 2023 11:49

Subject:

Re: Brick organise or organize

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Topic:

Catalog Identification

In Catalog Identification, ZorBeast writes:

I lost the link to the brick organize site and google just takes me to shady
sites trying to steal data. Where is the site link?

brickognize.com

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

May 4, 2023 06:18

Subject:

Re: minifigures and bricks for autistic grandchil

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Topic:

In Buying, tamizale writes:

Hi-I'm looking for help on how I can accomplish the goals I set when I joined
this group. I joined this group because I purchase Duplo and Lego sets at Goodwill
for my autistic grandchildren and often need to fill in for missing parts. I
have also purchased a few Lego sets in this group. As a grandmother on a fixed
income I am looking for options to get the most "bang for the buck".
My grandchildren are under 5 years old and enjoy about any type of set. I am
also looking to buy minifigures to create a "build your own minifigure"
set up for them . A local shop charges $6 per figure to make your own (and these
are just vey basic because the minifigs in demand are sold separately and for
much more) So, I am hoping I can do it through this group for much less than
$6.

Any suggestions or feedback are very much appreciated. I spent about 6 hours
on the minifigure project tonight and feeling overwhelmed because there is so
much to sift through.

Thank you,
Tami

Welcome to Bricklink Tami,

This is a great place to find what you're looking for. I have a son with
autism which was a driving factor in finding Bricklink myself. Going to be sending
you a $10 coupon plus free shipping to help with your search for Minifigs or
missing parts that may help you with your project. Gary

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

May 4, 2023 05:49

Subject:

Re: lego part dbg binocular 30162 no lego marked

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LEGO products

In LEGO products, kun278 writes:

I bought & found lego part dark bluish gray binnocular no 30162, but w/ out lego
marked/ lego stamped, is it ok? maybe from old mold? thx

30162 Minifigure, Utensil Binoculars Town
Parts: Minifigure, Utensil {Dark Gray}

FYI - Have old dark grey without logo looks identical to newer DBG with logo.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Apr 26, 2023 17:05

Subject:

Price Guide Question - Popular Color # = ?

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Topic:

Price Guide

Kind of a rookie question, but whats the number represent next to each color
under "Popular Color" in Price Guide?

Thanks

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Apr 17, 2023 12:57

Subject:

Re: Can anyone identify this torso?

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973pb4197c01 (Inv) Torso Super Hero Dark Bluish Gray, Dark Orange and White Outlined Armor Pattern (Ghost Rider) / Black Arms / Black Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor. {Black}

In Help, cweir1969 writes:

Can anyone identify this torso? I tried using google image search with no luck.

Thanks,
Chris

Reclaimed Components

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Mar 29, 2023 08:20

Subject:

Re: Searching in my store inventory dropdown

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In Searching, simmonsfamily writes:

Hi,

Just noticed today that when searching the shop's inventory multiple times,
the search dropdown keeps reverting to search within all items on bricklink instead
of in store inventory. This was not the case when inputting items yesterday so
I was wondering if this is a glitch/change/setting that anyone has a fix for?
The muscle memory of just searching repetedly is slowing down us down and causing
some frustration.

Thanks

Noticed this as well starting yesterday. Will not lock on "my Inventory"
repeatedly having to pull down the menu each time you input a new value.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Mar 28, 2023 16:20

Subject:

Re: Looking for Pat Pend 3069b Black Tiles....

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Topic:

Wanted

In Wanted, rainbowmist writes:

Hi. Does anyone have (3) marked pat pend 3069b in black? I looked thru several
pages in the search and so far only one seller has 1 that is actually stated
as pat pend. Rather than message a ton of sellers please message me if you have
3.

Thank you.

Maybe for those that don't know what you mean by "marked pat pen"
you could explain or add a photo.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Mar 24, 2023 17:57

Subject:

Re: Looking for BL item number

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973pb4256c01 (Inv) Torso Tang, Ornate with Black Ribbing, Dark Red Trim Pattern / Red Arms / Light Nougat Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor. {Red}

In Help, cweir1969 writes:

Please help me find this minifig torso.

Thanks
Chris

Reclaimed Components

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Mar 23, 2023 10:21

Subject:

Re: International payment not in paypal

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In Help, zakmodrak writes:

On March 18 I had an order placed on my store from a buyer from the Czech Republic.
An invoice went out and bricklink shows that it was paid. I did not receive any
money in the PayPal account that is linked to my account. In the meantime I have
received 2 domestic orders and both payments went right to my PayPal with no
issue. Has anyone else had this issue?

Check your PayPal account setting (within PayPal site), as there is a check box
to accept foreign currencies or not.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Mar 21, 2023 16:39

Subject:

Re: How many clear bags in Creator Set 40562?

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In Selling, jennnifer writes:

In Selling, Brickman4you writes:

40562-1 (Inv) Mystic Witch
257 Parts, 2022
Sets: Creator: Model: Holiday & Event: Halloween

If anyone is parting out or has an open box to check it would be helpful. Also,
note if there are any loose parts. Thanks

Search youtube for: Lego 40562 unboxing

Jen

Thanks Jen -

I always forget to check there, and go straight to eBay listing without box.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Mar 21, 2023 07:21

Subject:

How many clear bags in Creator Set 40562?

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40562-1 (Inv) Mystic Witch
257 Parts, 2022
Sets: Creator: Model: Holiday & Event: Halloween

If anyone is parting out or has an open box to check it would be helpful. Also,
note if there are any loose parts. Thanks

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Mar 18, 2023 12:30

Subject:

Re: Set to Price guide - Brickstore ?

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In Selling, TallyToyBricks writes:

Mark all - right click on one of the prices - select round price to 2 decimals.

Can also use menu...EDIT/Price/Round price to 2 decimals

Yes, it works fine as mentioned above, but swear it was rounding automatically
before. Thanks

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Mar 18, 2023 07:55

Subject:

Set to Price guide - Brickstore ?

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Where is the "Round cost to 2 decimal" setting within Brickstore. Seem
to have lost that auto setting with latest update. I would hate to run that
every time I price out set. Thanks

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Mar 6, 2023 15:21

Subject:

Re: Minigure Head Identification

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In Help, CrazyNeutrino writes:

Hi,

I found this head in one of 40558 Clone Trooper Command Station sets.
Do you know what is this head and what minifig/set it belongs to?

Best regards

brickoganize states 3626cpb2850... maybe misprint.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Mar 2, 2023 21:08

Subject:

Re: Trying to find stores that take other payment

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In Buying, petersonfam writes:

Hello, can anyone tell me how to find stores that don't just accept paypal?
that take other methods of payment?

I do not have or want a paypal account.

If the seller has guest checkout enabled within their own merchant setting, then
you should see a similar screen at checkout. It does have some restrictions
and may require clearing browser setting or cache.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Feb 28, 2023 20:07

Subject:

Re: Laundry

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In Help, SurplusParts writes:

In Help, s0l0kr writes:

Hey everyone I have a question. Can someone give me a tips how to wash a used
lego without using laundry machine. About what chemicals do I need to use, temperature
and so on.
Thank you!

I go through this process.

Soak the lego with normal dishwashing detergent in warm water for a little while.

If they need any scrubbing, i use a very soft tooth brush so as not to scratch
the lego.

Rinse well, i use a salad spinner to do this. They Lego sits in the inside part
and you can remove, dispose of the water and then rinse again without having
to touch the Lego. You can even give it a very gentle spin to remove excess
water (but not too hard to damage)

Lay out onto a towel and let dry.

Cheers

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Dec 7, 2022 16:31

Subject:

Re: USPS - Tracked letter going in circles ...

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In Shipping, Gaston.La.Brick writes:

Hello fellow BrickLink users,
I hope some of you might be able to give me some advice or share some experience.

I'm a seller on BrickLink for quite some time. I'm based in the EU.
I recently shipped a tracked letter (small parcel) using PostNL (The Netherlands)
to the US (Columbia, SC).

The tracking code got transferred to USPS, so I can continue tracking there.

Two problems.
1. The buyer says I didn't use the correct address and the parcel is back
on it's way to my address.
I did use his address correctly, PostNL just printed it differently on the shipping
label, but all the info is there.
I will not disclose the actual address, but I give you how the buyer had it in
BrickLink and how it apppeared on the label.

John Doe
678 High St
Apt 123
Columbia
SC 29201
USA

The shipping label printed like this:

John Doe
High St 678-APT 123
SC
29201 Columbia
USA

Is it true these differences will make the item un-deliverable for USPS?

2. Tracking going in loops ...
This is the part where it really gets strange.
On the USPS tracking site, I see (roughly) these evolutions:

Nov 5: Acceptance The Netherlands
Nov 6-17: no updates, except "Inboud for customs"
Nov 18: Processed Through Facility (ISC Miami FL USPS)
Nov 22: Arrived at USPS Regional Facility (MIAMI FL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION
CENTER)
Nov 23: Departed USPS Regional Facility (MIAMI FL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION
CENTER)
Nov 23: Arrived at USPS Regional Facility (OPA LOCKA FL DISTRIBUTION CENTER)
I continue just putting the dates and the regions:
Nov 24: Opa Locka FL
Nov 24: Columbia SC
Nov 26: Bethune SC
Nov 26: Columbia SC
Nov 28: Miami FL
Nov 29: Opa Locka FL
Nov 29: Columbia SC
Dec 1: Miami FL
Dec 2: Opa Locka FL
Dec 4: Atlanta GA
Dec 4: Columbia SC
Dec 6: Miami FL

As a European and as the sender, I have little to no ways to contact USPS. There
are forms online, but they are targeted towards the receiver and towards US citizens.
Besides, I don't have the phone number of the receiver, which I need to provide.

The buyer is demanding his money back (order value approx $100). I understand
his side, but given the situation, it's clear it's still "in transit
somewhere" with no way in telling what is going on. I have no problem in giving
full refunds when it's clear the parcel is returned (in my hands) or is definitely
lost (usually without tracking).

I requested the buyer (US Citizen) to contact USPS with the tracking number and
request more info. I also advised him to contact the local postal office, in
the event his address would indeed be misread (which I doubt) on the package,
they might hold him for him to pick up.

Any thoughts on these strange events?

With my experience using USPS that never gets delivered unless someone discovers
the error and takes out a sharpie crosses out the "678" after the street address
and adds it to the beginning. Easy fix if not for computers or regimented training
or laziness, take your pick...

I'm not bashing the USPS, they send out 300-400 packages a year for me and
can't even remember a lost package.

I do remember software used by Pitney, eBay (shipstation), and others scrambling
address.

It's best to always double check what actually gets printed out on the label.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Dec 6, 2022 08:41

Subject:

Re: WantedU.S. store with lots of city/town figs

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Topic:

Wanted

In Wanted, TexMexSu writes:

Hello. We are looking for a U.S. based BL store with a large inventory of common
city/town minifigs. Not looking for heavy themed, fleshies or rare figures. These
are used to populate our builds.

Also looking for a decent Metroliner train if you have one.

Thanks.

Have some more unique city / town minifigures, but not at a median price of $1.50...

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Nov 30, 2022 09:44

Subject:

Re: ADD ITEM PAGE NOT WORKING ?

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In Technical Issues, POSTMAN1 writes:

IS THE ADD ITEM PAGE ON WEB SITE NOT WORKING FOR EVERYBODY?

WHEN IS IT GOING TO BE FIXED?

As mentioned in earlier post, the workaround is using BrickStore...

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Nov 30, 2022 09:43

Subject:

Re: Unable to add parts to inventory

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In Technical Issues, Skelly090469 writes:

Is anyone experience difficulties adding new parts to their inventory?

It was working fine yesterday but today it just won't have it.

When I click add to inventory, I just get the dreaded circle of doom. I have
tried clearing all browser data and restarting the computer but still no good.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

As mentioned in earlier post, the workaround is using BrickStore...

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Nov 22, 2022 00:06

Subject:

Re: EASY BUY BROKEN... $8 to ship / Only 1 seller

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Problem

In Problem, 1P writes:

In Problem, Brickman4you writes:

As Sellers do you think the algorithm of auto-select / Easy buy are causing
you less sales?

As Buyers are you overpaying using these features?

I find the easy buy option to be weaker than going into the wanted list and clicking
"buy all," as I like seeing all of the store options instead of being handed
one or 2 stores without any others listed

The only issue I've had is that the "buy all" (auto-buy within the wanted
list) would select stores with all the parts I needed, but at absurd prices;
I fixed that by marking them as least-favourite and then filtering out those
stores by clicking the "exclude disliked stores" option when searching through
stores, and haven't had any issues since - it's more so the stores themselves
than the search function though

I agree marking least-favorite stores and then checking "exclude" works somewhat.

Also, applying 6m avg price to want list helps narrow it down a bit.
Now figure out shipping cost, additional fees, min. buys, avg. lot values, and
don't forget poor feedback.
I just don't think buyers have the time to find all the best stores, or the
best prices.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Nov 21, 2022 22:20

Subject:

EASY BUY BROKEN... $8 to ship / Only 1 seller

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Topic:

Problem

As Sellers do you think the algorithm of auto-select / Easy buy are causing
you less sales?

As Buyers are you overpaying using these features?

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Nov 18, 2022 14:39

Subject:

Re: Sending notices about shipping.

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In Shipping, ihave36paws writes:

I don't think there is anything more annoying to a Buyer than the Seller
sending out a shipping notice when the Order has not really been shipped.

To me shipped means you have taken the Order to the Post Office. If it is
picked up at the house then check the tracking numbers to make sure that it has
actually shipped before you send a message saying that it has.

As a Buyer I always give the Seller a reasonable amount of time to complete the
transaction. I never really look at it that closely, as they have a few days
to perform and 2-3 days shipment / travel time. The recent response times by
the sellers I have chosen have been exceptional. Helps to look at terms page
and nature of complaints store has raised. Only problem is with sellers not
adding tracking information to orders page.

As a Seller I have a process based on a smaller amount of sales, so kind of guilty
of above mentioned.

All orders go directly from paid to shipped w/ tracking as I'm done at that
point. Orders are picked up at my residence every mail service day Mon-Sat.
If your order was after noon it will be going the next business day. Never
had one complaint or inquiry by a Buyer. It's just not time efficient to
go back into Bl to update anything, as I may not Login again until I received
my next order. I’m lucky because my mail carrier is religious about scanning
my outgoing packages.

I think the Sellers you talk of have a different concept of service times, and
I would have to agree they should not be updating tracking knowing its days away
from them actually making it to their local postoffice.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Oct 3, 2022 09:38

Subject:

USPS Holiday Rate Increase Has Started...

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I'm sure most here knew this was coming, so just a reminder.

Sent out an order this morning and noticed the jump in price.

1 x First Class Package @ $3.58
1 x USPS Temporary Holiday Rate Increase 10/2/22 to 1/22/23 @ $0.40
Total = $3.98

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Sep 11, 2022 06:04

Subject:

Re: How do get your first sale?

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In Help, fsomani writes:

I was wondering if anyone had tips on how to get your first bricklink sale.

have a good rest of your day!

As stated before, you need to boost your unique lot count.

Getting your first sale is easy enough, by parting out as much as you can.

Think Starwars... Figs move fast, and so do all of the LBG, DBG, White and Black
parts.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Sep 8, 2022 18:44

Subject:

Re: I want to EASY BUY from USA only.

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In Help, lordbizinthehiz writes:

Is it possible? Overseas shipping is crazy expensive. I’ve gone through settings
but can’t find a solution.

- Click on your default list or any other, then click buy all.

- CLick "-" search for wanted list, to select all wanted list.

- Click auto select with US stores only select in the options.

Author:

Brickman4you

Posted:

Sep 5, 2022 20:00

Subject:

Re: Easy Pick

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