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In Catalog Identification, kurigan writes:

I have been searching for an hour. Please help. who is this guy?

Some of the Alpha team had stubble, reflective sunglasses and microphones. Maybe
research that theme?
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemInv.asp?S=4742-1&viewItemType=M

Author:

Miffy.

Posted:

May 10, 2019 11:21

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 6168272-1

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Inventories Requests (Entry)

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

6168272-1 (Inv) LEGO House Pre-Opening Fan Set
26 Parts, 2017
Sets: LEGO Brand: LEGO House

* Add 2 Part 3660 Black Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2
* Add 2 Part 3003 Black Brick 2 x 2

Comments from Submitter:
These 4 peices make the support legs that go under the modified plates.

Author:

Miffy.

Posted:

Oct 17, 2017 15:01

Subject:

Re: Suggest: create 3 options for wanted lists

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This might partially do that (Feature Coming Soon!).

Miffy.

In Suggestions, tEoS writes:

A recent forum message just reminded me of a concept I thought of awhile ago.

Please consider creating 3 options for wanted list viewing among users.

Private:
Default option. No one else can see your any of your lists.

Limited:
Much like reserving items where you enter a user name. This would allow one
person of your choosing to view a specific list.

Public:
One or all of your lists can be seen by everyone.

I recognize that this isn't the most important upgrade that is needed, however,
a feature such as this has been wanted by many for a long time.

Author:

Miffy.

Posted:

Sep 27, 2017 11:40

Subject:

Re: More info on status change for suggestions

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In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, Miffy. writes:

Julie, my interpretation of this "already exists", is that the suggestion was
already made by someone else, and they are processing that one instead of this
duplicate. Doesn't mean the problem is solved though.

I hope I got that right.

Yes, that seems more logical, otherwise, it would be too much like “implemented.”

Anyway, knowing what previously posted suggestion supercedes this one would be
nice.

Exactly!

And a link to the Road Map where the progress report is shown.

Miffy.

Author:

Miffy.

Posted:

Sep 27, 2017 11:23

Subject:

Re: More info on status change for suggestions

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In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

It would be nice if there were some sort of explanation given when a suggestion
changes status.

For instance, explain how what the suggestion asks can be done when the status
goes from “open” to “implemented” or “already exists.”

Take this suggestion: https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1053439
It has recently been marked as “already exists.”
However, the situation didn’t change: When opening a “cart,” we’re not taken
directly to the cart. It depends on the store’s settings.
How can we go directly to a cart?

This is also marked as "already exists".
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=827221
Minimum order 4 international customers

If someone could point me to the page where I can set that up, that would be
fantastic.

Thanks!
Julie

Author:

Miffy.

Posted:

Sep 27, 2017 11:17

Subject:

Re: More info on status change for suggestions

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In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

Thanks for the reminder on this! The "problem" still exists (maybe BL doesn't
view it as a problem?).

I too, would like to know what is the current status of this suggestion as my
post is now essentially cancelled, and I do not know where the duplicate suggestion
is. The road map (here: https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2453) makes
no mention of this shopping cart issue (and we are always told to check the road
map for a list of all current website work).

Miffy.

Author:

Miffy.

Posted:

Sep 7, 2017 19:36

Subject:

Re: Resizable window for Buy Wanted List

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Thanks Sheryl!

Good to hear that these are being worked on.

Miffy.

In Suggestions, QA_Sheryl writes:

In Suggestions, Miffy. writes:

In this window (Buy Wanted List), the left-hand pane has a few annoying features:

1) The window is very small and cannot be resized. as shown, with the "Wanted
Items" tab selected, there is only room for 9 "tiles", making me scroll continuously
to see what is selected. On a large wanted list. this is very annoying. Of note,
the adjacent window with the list of stores is much larger and fills to the
bottom of the page.

2) The "tiles" showing each item on a wanted list are populated with the item's
small image. The only way to see the text description is to hover over the "tile".
Is there a way the text can be added to each tile (underneath?)? if the pane
is increased in size, I do not see that this would be a problem.

3) Lastly, I'll add my voice to the clamour - bring back the updated info
on each item when a store name is clicked on in the adjacent pane. Please do
not make me make a cart in a store to see what they have on my wanted list.

Thanks

Miffy.

Hi Miffy,

#1 is a bug that we are fixing
#3 is being added back

#2 is a bit of a design issue, but I will bring it up with our team and see if
it possible to implement

Thanks for voicing your concerns and we hope you are pleased with the changes.
Please feel free to contact the help desk with any other questions or concerns
you may have.

Thanks,
Sheryl

Author:

Miffy.

Posted:

Sep 7, 2017 04:00

Subject:

Re: Resizable window for Buy Wanted List

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Here's the image.

In Suggestions, Miffy. writes:

Author:

Miffy.

Posted:

Sep 7, 2017 03:59

Subject:

Resizable window for Buy Wanted List

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Status:

Implemented

Author:

Miffy.

Posted:

Sep 4, 2017 14:58

Subject:

Destination from open cart menu

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Status:

Already Exists

When clicking on a store name in the list of open carts (see image), sometimes
I am taken directly to the cart (as anticipated), and sometimes to the store's
featured items page. The behavior seems to be consistent with each store, so
I suspect this inconsistency is caused by the store's settings for landing
page.

I would like to see the open cart links take me straight to the cart within the
store by default.

Thanks

Miffy.

Author:

Miffy.

Posted:

Jul 25, 2017 21:24

Subject:

Re: Force buyers to see cart weight

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In Suggestions, Cosy writes:

+1

I'm obviously I favor of having cart weight displayed since it is necessary
in my store for Instant Checkout to work well.

At a minimum cart weight should be on be default. If letting store diasable it
continues to be allowed maybe there should be a replacement text in place of
the weight that says "seller has disabled cart weight". Keeping things confusing
for buyers is a bad idea.

Apparently there IS an icon for this - according to the store settings page info
- but I cannot see it.

Miffy.

Author:

Miffy.

Posted:

Jul 25, 2017 16:25

Subject:

Re: Force buyers to see cart weight

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This is a great suggestion too, but also requires that sellers have enabled the
same feature in their store. If you are an engaged seller as you appear to be,
then this may not be an issue, however, as I have learned from my suggestion,
there are sellers who have chosen to disable the display of cart weight for buyers.

So, in my opinion, the ability to display cart weight should be permanently displayed
with a disclaimer that some or all weights may not have been verified as accurate,
and that the cart weight is a guide only.

Miffy.

In Suggestions, Stragus writes:

Hey folks!

Buyers can't see their cart weight unless they enable some obscure option.
Why is that option even not enabled by default? Why can't I, as a seller,
force buyers to see their cart weight in my store?

This means that if buyers aren't aware that this option exists, they have
to guess the weight, ask the seller continuously as they add batches, or request
a bunch of quotes.

Why force this upon ourselves when the website can automatically do it for us?

I suggest we allow sellers to show cart weights to their buyers, even if the
buyers haven't enabled that option.

Thanks for voting!

(This suggestion purposely shows the other side of https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1048014
)

Author:

Miffy.

Posted:

Jul 24, 2017 16:59

Subject:

Re: Force sellers to show cart weight

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Haha! Love it!

But there goes the community spirit!

Miffy.

In Suggestions, MarieA writes:

In Suggestions, neghibo writes:

Hi,

a lot of items weights in BL catalog are wrong. So keep calm and change an other
thing. ''NO'' for ever.

Here's an idea... if you spot something that's wrong, why not help everyone
out and update it, that way, one day, we'll be able to have nice things like
automatic checkout (something that Italian law says is mandatory, but y'know,
because some people prefer to live in the dark ages, let's all keep burning
candles).

Author:

Miffy.

Posted:

Jul 24, 2017 14:08

Subject:

Re: Force sellers to show cart weight

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Thank you. I agree that it is a very useful guideline, for both sellers and buyers.

Miffy.

In Suggestions, tonnic writes:

In Suggestions, swoosh_factor writes:

I would agree if the weight shown was accurate. Currently there is only a single
weight in the catalog for each part when there are known differences in weight
based on mold variations, different colours, age of the part, etc. When purchased
in larger quantities the difference in catalog weight and actual weight can be
significant.

I think the difference in weight for parts in different colors is very small,
let's say 1% or less.
Don't know for sure but it will be a really small difference.
If someone, for instance, orders 100 parts or even 1000 parts, it goes into grams
so I understand your point of view.
On the other hand, in this case we already speak of a large volume order and
shippingcosts almost would not be affected by a few grams when it will already
weigh far over 100 grams or even 1000 grams.
In my experience this is about the same in other country's.
Also, indeed, the catalog weight is a guideline but a very handy guideline.
Even if there are slight variations it is, imho, a necessary function.
By the way, I see more variations in set weights than in parts. Some medium sized
sets can have differences of about 5%. And this I see quite often.
So I voted YES for making this a non optional feature.

The catalog weight is intended as a guideline only and should remain as such
until it is more accurate.

In Suggestions, Miffy. writes:

Hey folks!

I think this option is counter-productive for buyers. (See image below)

Sellers are allowed to turn off the display of cart weight in their store, even
if the buyer has chosen to see cart weight.

This means that if buyers are cost-of-shipping-sensitive, they have to manually
calculate the cart weight, or ask the seller for a quote.

Why force this upon ourselves when the website can automatically do it for us?

I suggest we force sellers to have the weight of cart shown within their store.

Thanks for voting!

Miffy.

Author:

Miffy.

Posted:

Jul 24, 2017 13:39

Subject:

Re: Force sellers to show cart weight

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Yes, but isn't that how BL calculates weight/postage band for those sellers
who have auto-shipping enabled? They cannot have it both ways!

So, perhaps a repeat of the disclaimer that weights may not be accurate should
be displayed at checkout?

Or are you saying sellers should be forced to NOT display the cart weight?

Miffy.

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

In Suggestions, Miffy. writes:

Have you read the **note, item weights aren't guaranteed correct.

Author:

Miffy.

Posted:

Jul 24, 2017 13:25

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Force sellers to show cart weight

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Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

Miffy.

Posted:

Jul 24, 2017 13:20

Subject:

Re: Get shipping costs BEFORE final checkout

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Thanks for the reply. I am confused by it also, but I do think it is a legacy
item from Dan's days, so that makes me think there was clear discussion about
it back then and this was the result. Maybe, due to incomplete weight data in
the catalog and it had been causing problems?

Miffy.

In Suggestions, Teup writes:

Hm, I was unaware of that feature, looks like I had it set to hide. I've
changed it now. I wonder if it's because this feature was implemented after
I managed my settings (which I do.. once in like years) or because I had some
reason for it. I can imagine turning it off because it may lead buyers to forget
that unless you live in space, packaging materials are not weightless. I don't
like having to point this out and I don't like to disappoint customers. So
maybe it's an option because it can lead to misunderstandings. But anyway,
I think Bricklink's philosphy should be "here is an awesome feature and we're
using it" and not "here's some feature, it might cause some problems, so
ummmm just see for yourself if you want it or not". So yes, it should be visible
always, and any problems should be solved (like, come with some warning about
packaging weight).

In Suggestions, tonnic writes:

In Suggestions, Miffy. writes:

Why are sellers allowed to switch off the display of cart weight in their store?

What are they trying to hide?

Why is this even an option?

Miffy.

I do not think they have something to hide but I do not understand why they won't
use it.
The weight opinion is very helpfull for both buyer and seller, I always use it.
I think in almost 100% of the cases it is right, with some thinking, counting
and experience the seller knows the approximate weight of ziplockbags, an envelope
etc. to give the total shippingcosts.
That is why I mention it should be default, maybe even standard.
So I agree, maybe it should not be an option, just a fixed thing.

In Suggestions, tonnic writes:

In Suggestions, Teup writes:

It's a common topic you're addressing. It has been in the making for
many years, but the system almost works. There is already a "shipping cost suggestion"
tool which is often quite accurate, but not always. For this to work, the system
needs to know the exact weight and size of all parts. This database still isn't
100% complete. But I suppose we will be getting there and step by step we're
getting to auto checkout. But expect it to remain this way for at least another
year or two..

Your solution 2 of estimating shipping costs before this database is in place
and 100% complete isn't really a good idea. If you order a brick from me,
pessimistic shipping costs are €18,50 - because the brick could be huge. In reality,
it will be €1,33. So it doesn't really mean anything and it would certainly
scare away alot of buyers.

In Suggestions, rumbi_rumun writes:

In my opinion the largest problem of the Bricklink page is that the final shipping
costs are often unknown till the invoice. It is much too late. I suggest calculating
the maximum shipping costs before the final checkout.
Let me display an example:
The buyer Alice orders parts which weigh 80 grams. The seller Bob states that
the shipping costs are 3 EUR up to 100 grams and 4 EUR up to 200 grams. Bob means
the TOTAL weight while from Alice's point of view the weight of packing materials
is unknown and never stated. This way Alice doesn't know the final price.
(Btw. I suppose it is against the EU law.)

Once I have come across such a case that in seller's opinion the maximum
net weight of parts was about 30 grams to keep the total weight below 100 grams!
Is it fair and clear?

I can see the following solutions:
(i) suggest the buyers to state their shipping costs precisely, in terms of net
weight of parts or dimensions of parts
(ii) apply automatic calcultion of maximum shipping costs on the checkout page
so that the seller couldn't apply higher costs.
The latter one is much better.

Best regards
Tomasz Witkowski / rumbi_rumun
Gdynia, Poland

A lot of buyers, maybe some sellers too, do not know the weight of the order.
They are not aware of the excistence of a weight function they can select.
Maybe there is a reason but I think this function should be default and, if not
wanted turned of. Not the other way around. I think it is very helpfull in almost
all orders.
Another thing, sometimes understandable but also sometimes common sence can help
quite well, is the fact that if an order is 15 grams of Lego and one of the shipping
tresholds is 20 grams the order with an envelope etc. will rise above the 20
grams.
A few times a year buyers believe that envelopes, small or large, do not weigh
more than 5 grams and that there is no need for an extra stamp.
A seller could, or even should, mention at the parts description that the dimension
or weight does not allow it to be shipped in an envelope but in a (far) more
expensive parcel.
I am still a bit anxious about a system through Bricklink that 'knows'
what shippingcosts must be.
There are so many variations possible.
It is about the amount of the parts, dimension, strangely formed parts, weight,
value, fragility etc.

Author:

Miffy.

Posted:

Jul 24, 2017 13:18

Subject:

Re: Get shipping costs BEFORE final checkout

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I'm going to make a separate suggestion for it then.

Thanks for the reply!

Miffy.

In Suggestions, tonnic writes:

In Suggestions, Miffy. writes:

Why are sellers allowed to switch off the display of cart weight in their store?

What are they trying to hide?

Why is this even an option?

Miffy.

In Suggestions, tonnic writes:

In Suggestions, Teup writes:

Author:

Miffy.

Posted:

Jul 24, 2017 09:58

Subject:

Re: Get shipping costs BEFORE final checkout

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Why are sellers allowed to switch off the display of cart weight in their store?

What are they trying to hide?

Why is this even an option?

Miffy.

In Suggestions, tonnic writes:

In Suggestions, Teup writes:

Author:

Miffy.

Posted:

Jul 18, 2017 17:10

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Re: Auto-finder is still broken

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