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I list all my lego on customs forms as "plastic toy part LOT" so I don't
have to inventory each piece

I see nothing wrong with this request.

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Adjour

Posted:

Jun 5, 2021 20:49

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Re: Buyer with history of complaining about used

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I sell mostly used and have never had this complaint.

I also use LOTS of packing material. I get many positive comments about it which
leads me to believe that other sellers skimp on it. I know I personally have
gotten many orders where I'm shocked the items are undamaged.

Perhaps examine your shipping practices in regards to padding.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Jun 2, 2021 16:35

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Re: LEGO PELLETS/GRANULES FOR SALE

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Sales

Question, are these just novelties or are they used for something?

Author:

Adjour

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May 29, 2021 21:30

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Re: Any pointers for running a store?

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In Help, cycbuild writes:

What is your BrickLink rule of thumb to organizing inventory and pulling orders?

I've heard that sorting by parts not color is a good one. Another is cutting/taping
your own boxes to save on shipping. And a lot of pros and cons to setting a minimum
price/lots. My sub-query would be; are there any slow sellers that you
leave in the odd parts bin, or push to the end of the queue (of listing parts)?
Lastly, is BrickStock worth it or is Rebrickable a nice alternative?

Thanks,
cycbuild

How big do you want to be?

What do you want to specialize in?

Hard to answer without knowing this

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

May 10, 2021 21:06

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Re: Questions for all sellers

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Selling

Questions aside I'm guessing you are buying based on price point and not
looking at feedback. These are problems that bad sellers have, its not a BrickLink
thing

These are not common issues with the better sellers, at all.

Vote with your money.

Anyway, no I don't clean bricks, I don't sell filthy ones so no need.
Occasionally I'll list something as dusty but its rare.

I would never stack bricks.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

May 9, 2021 21:37

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Re: Strange hips and legs, possibly fake?

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Catalog Identification

In Catalog Identification, WilliamRaine writes:

I have never seen any quite like this, got them in a lot awhile back. If they're
real, what part is this? If fake (and I'm guessing likely fake) I'll
toss them.

Fake.

Check that lot carefully. I find that the hips are obvious fakes but torsos/heads
etc are harder to catch. Anything super hero themed should be checked VERY carefully,

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

May 9, 2021 14:27

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Re: "Temporarily" Closed Store

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In Help, MrPetovan writes:

I was happy to get close to 100 feedback, and you reminded me that I'm not
playing anywhere near the same category as some sellers on here. 😅

In Help, seti587 writes:

[...] That was around a $1500 order [...]

I think my largest was 1k but that was sets. Depends how your store is geared.
A big sale for me for parts is in the $75 range. Most of my sales are $5-$15
and I'm decent sized

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

May 9, 2021 14:22

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Re: large collection of Modulex

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Modulex

In Modulex, ModulexDepot writes:

My grandfather left a large collection of Modulex Bricks and Tiles. Is there
a demand for Modulex bricks? Is it worth the effort to record the stock and sell
it via Bricklink? Some bricks are not listed on Bricklink and many are still
sealed in their original packaging.

first off, wow wow wow

Yes there is a demand for these. Especially all from one place.

That is beyond cool.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Mar 16, 2021 14:28

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Re: Two Weeks?!

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In Catalog, RecycledBrick writes:

To mitigate some of the moving around. The tackle boxes each are a location.
The individual dividers inside aren't so if a piece or color gets too
big I can take out a divider or move it to a large space within and don't
have to change anything. Only when I have to move it to the pull outs with the
colorful Ikea boxes then I have to change the location. I don't really have
to move things around that much. In the tackle boxes, where I have more pieces
like minifigure accessories, each compartment is given a location and usually
I don't get too many at once where they have to be moved.

I am fascinated with everyone having a different way to do the same ultimate
goal.

I basically have the same system but I use bags.

I also name my "boxes" usually after sets instead of letters and numbers just
so I don't find picking as boring.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Sep 15, 2020 23:37

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Re: Paper bags inside sets from 2021

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In Catalog, tEoS writes:

That will kill the fun I have on ebay figuring out what random sealed bags include
and getting bargains.

Kill the fun, nah, but yeah, I agree it will kill the bargain part

Or perhaps level the playing field.

I dunno, I've only bought sealed rando bags on ebay once or twice, and both
times I spotted what was there, I don't think I'd gamble on it otherwise.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Sep 2, 2020 02:07

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Re: Obscure Parts Locator

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Arigato

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Aug 27, 2020 15:09

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Re: Incomplete Minifigs

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In Suggestions, Nordbart writes:

In Suggestions, TorontoLego writes:

Rant:
I am tired of looking in stores to find Minifigs that are missing parts -- Particularly
Feathers and Plumes from Castle Minifigs -- frequently the most expensive part.

Suggestion:

A) Add complete/incomplete to minifig listings -- this might be too large of
a change - not sure how hard this would be.

OR

B) Make a rule that ALL minifigs MUST be complete as inventoried. Otherwise
they should be listed as their component parts.

OR

C) Make a rule that ALL incomplete minifigs must have the phrase INCOMPLETE included
in the comments so that they can be excluded from searches somehow.

bump

Since there is a Catalog Project on the way and it came up in a recent discussion

nordbart

My goodness I was wondering about the necromancy and why I didn't recognize
the posters.

Wow, this has been an idea for a while now

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Aug 27, 2020 14:56

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Re: Please give notice before deleting a listing

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That's a yes from me.

I had a listing deleted once because I copy/pasted the wrong description for
like a 20 cent part or something, still annoying to have to redo it from scratch.

I actually feel bad reporting listings because of this, I usually only report
mislabeled sets.

I sold a sticker sheet once as new stating some stickers were missing (I had
seen people selling used stickers before, as in peeled off and placed on wax
paper) because I didn't understand the rules, I thought peeled off stickers
mean "used".

The buyer of course didn't read the description and wasn't happy but
understood that they didn't read.

I list them all as used now if anythings missing. I guess that's the intended
way.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Aug 12, 2020 22:12

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Re: Make a real forum

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In Suggestions, jx writes:

The current forum setup is basically like a mailing list. Not very easy to navigate
or search.
It shouldn't be hard to setup a phpBB or myBB forum that is much easier to
navigate. It is probably even possible to integrate accounts here.

There's actually already a forum at https://forum.bricklink.com/ for stud.io

I'm going to guess many of the older members will not be keen on change of
any kind

You got a yes from me though.

Author:

Adjour

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Aug 2, 2020 01:18

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Re: Avoid orders from buyers with 0 fedback

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In Suggestions, fobya71 writes:

I think that everybody knows that in the last two years there was a lot of peaople
connecting with BL the first time.

I'm sure that most of them to nopt read the rules...

It is becaming quite common to receive orders from people with zero feedback
that after some days ask for order cancellation.

I think it would be great to have a function to avoid orders from people with
0feedback or at least having the possibility to approve or deny the order before
it became a registered order. It is quite frustrating to cancel orders after
some days and then restock everythink...

Yes, get rid of 20-30% of my buyers...yeah no.

Instant checkout

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Jul 20, 2020 23:26

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Re: Separate multiple manuals for one set

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In Suggestions, agulus writes:

When you have 2 or more manuals for one set
it would be very helpful to be able to choose
if I as a seller have complete set of books
or only particular ones.

Right now prices for multiple manuals in one set are messed up
because they single manuals and complete set of manuals
are treated as equal.

I think that separate entry for every single manual would be ideal.

Agnes

I'll always vote yes to this.

I hope this one day gets implemented

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Jul 10, 2020 14:28

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Re: Dark Green - who's going to crack first?

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Colors

In Colors, jennnifer writes:

In Colors, misbi writes:

Now that TLG has acquired BL, isn't it about time that we set about resolving
conflicting colour names? The flesh/nougat adjustment shows that it's possible,
so when are we going to rename BL Dark Green to Earth Green?

Obviously there are many others which need aligned over time, but currently Dark
Green should be an immediate priority.

Please, please, please NO. BrickLink color names are not perfect either, but
they make way more sense.

Jen

I second this.

Plus, to be honest, I'm not interested in relearning new names. The nougat
thing is already wearing on me.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Jul 10, 2020 12:45

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Re: Am I right and everyone else wrong?

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Colors

no offense, but it sounds like you may have some colorblindness issues that you
are not aware of. Red/green blindness is very common especially in men

The dark red tile is nothing like brown. At all. The only thing that can explain
this is your eyes.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Jul 6, 2020 00:11

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Re: Sprues

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In Catalog, Rick_S. writes:

In Catalog, Adjour writes:

In Catalog, Rick_S. writes:

In Catalog, Adjour writes:

In Catalog, Rick_S. writes:

In Catalog, Teup writes:

In Catalog, Rick_S. writes:

In Catalog, Leftoverbricks writes:

Are sprues like the one from
[p=x8] in the catalog?
If yes: how to find?
If no: why not?

The sprue is just a piece that held this part, it has no other function outside
of that.

https://youtu.be/PjZHVRKSjyc?t=76

and i've seen people use non-LEGO pieces in LEGO construction, should we
add those in too ?

Straw man.

People sometimes want the sprues to "complete" boxed sets. I see no reason not
to have a listing.

yeah well if the sprue ain't attached to the item it is no good when the
item still on the sprue can be bought, so your argument is pointless.

You are pleasant aren't you?

Lets start over. Hi, I don't agree with you. Respectfully.

I'm not saying I care about sprues, I don't. But people out there clearly
do so I should be considered.

Crystal

yes they care about using them by themselves in MoC's just like there were
other sprues I used in MoC's like the ones for the gold coins, but like I
said this was already tried before to get that sprue into the catalog and it
was denied. when you are on this site long enough you see many suggestions come
and go and come and go and come and go. the best suggestion given at that time
for selling them was putting them into an unsorted type lot. but that was it.

Again, no skin in this game, was just making conversation. I'm always surprised
how seriously some of this catalog stuff is taken by people.

I know I personally would just sell them on ebay if it was a big deal to me.
I usually try to work within existing frameworks rather than change them, just
my personality. I understand that others are different

Crystal

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Jul 3, 2020 23:13

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Re: Sprues

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In Catalog, Rick_S. writes:

In Catalog, Adjour writes:

In Catalog, Rick_S. writes:

In Catalog, Teup writes:

In Catalog, Rick_S. writes:

In Catalog, Leftoverbricks writes:

Are sprues like the one from
[p=x8] in the catalog?
If yes: how to find?
If no: why not?

The sprue is just a piece that held this part, it has no other function outside
of that.

https://youtu.be/PjZHVRKSjyc?t=76

and i've seen people use non-LEGO pieces in LEGO construction, should we
add those in too ?

Straw man.

People sometimes want the sprues to "complete" boxed sets. I see no reason not
to have a listing.

yeah well if the sprue ain't attached to the item it is no good when the
item still on the sprue can be bought, so your argument is pointless.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Jul 3, 2020 19:03

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Re: Sprues

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In Catalog, Rick_S. writes:

In Catalog, Teup writes:

In Catalog, Rick_S. writes:

In Catalog, Leftoverbricks writes:

Are sprues like the one from
[p=x8] in the catalog?
If yes: how to find?
If no: why not?

The sprue is just a piece that held this part, it has no other function outside
of that.

https://youtu.be/PjZHVRKSjyc?t=76

and i've seen people use non-LEGO pieces in LEGO construction, should we
add those in too ?

Straw man.

People sometimes want the sprues to "complete" boxed sets. I see no reason not
to have a listing.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Jun 20, 2020 22:22

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Re: Terminology - DB to organize my 100,000+ pcs

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NEVER find yourself with 300+ sets to restore all at once. I did this too.
It complicates the process unnecessarily. If you have a pile of 1000 parts that
contains 600 you need to finish 8 sets, you have a manageable problem. If you
have a pile of 100k parts that contains the 600 you need to finish 8 sets, you
have a long, long slog ahead of you.

You can not store all of the parts ever produced. Holding odd bits for the day
that they are needed is a bit like waiting for Godot.

Every set has one or two parts that are unusually expensive. If you can quickly
identify these and determine whether you have them, you will be able to decide
if it makes economic sense to spend even one minute restoring this version of
the set. Ditto for Minifigs.

Took the words out of my mouth. This is primarily what I do, and I don't
have 40 sets in progress, let alone 300. I usually finish one lot at a time.
If the set doesn't have the figs, I usually wont bother saving it depending
on what it is.

I try also to buy lots of similar themes, so I have easy spare parts without
having to have "everything that ever existed". I just need "most" of what was
produced 1980- 2000 in my case.

I guess none of that is helpful really to the OP's question. I personally
wouldn't bother trying to set up my situation to operate this way, I would
work on getting the number of sets I intend to sell in my possession waaay down.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Jun 10, 2020 21:38

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Re: Include "Date Listed" on Order Summary Items

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In Suggestions, speshy writes:

Hi,

I would like to suggest that "Date Listed" information be made available to a
seller on each "Item in Order" listed on an Order Summary. This is particularly
helpful when an entire lot has been purchased. Allow me to explain:

On several occasions, I have found the "Date Listed" information to be quite
useful when looking for a part that I am unable to locate in my inventory. For
example, when I see that I listed Part X last Tuesday, I might remember that
I put Part X in Tray Y, in preparation for storage. However, "Date Listed" information
is only available when an item is still in stock or in a stockroom. Once the
lot is sold, the information is no longer available (to the best of my knowledge).
Which puts one in an unfavorable situation if they have misplaced a part and
are on the clock for shipping an order out!

Such a feature might look something like the attached image.

Thanks for your consideration.

K

I vote yes. I've misplaced some things that I uploaded when I first began
and was figuring out storage. There's been a handful of times this info would
have been helpful.

Author:

Adjour

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Jun 4, 2020 12:26

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Re: We need protection from postal delay negs

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In Suggestions, negative writes:

In Suggestions, Legoboy_II writes:

I've said this elsewhere, it boggles my mind that buyers simply do not, can
not, or will not, comprehend this simple logic.

People buy from BL with the idea that it's the same as ordering from Amazon.
"Free" shipping, delivery times of a couple days, no-questions asked returns
etc. are all now expected when ordering anything online.

I am on the Lego sub on Reddit and people there ask questions about ordering
from BL at least a couple times each week. The questions make it abundantly clear
that many new BL users do not understand that they are ordering from individuals
rather than from a giant company called BrickLink.

Thank you

You know what, you're right. I've seen the same thing on reddit and never
realized that the posters just aren't understanding its a bunch of different
sellers.

Author:

Adjour

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Jun 3, 2020 18:47

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Re: Implement an enforced grading scale

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