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Re: BrickLink Designer Program third and final round opens May 17th - SylvainLS (46)

[...] Well, maybe having a wider range of prices may even help have more orders overall. I don’t know, I’m not in LEGO marketing, I’m only a buyer :D But I tend to think it’s [...]
(24 months ago, May 11, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: BrickLink Designer Program third and final round opens May 17th - jennnifer (3532)

[...] I guess it makes sense to have the larger sets all competing against each other? That way a set wouldn't miss the goal only because of the $ tag. Just a thought... [...]
(24 months ago, May 11, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: BrickLink Designer Program third and final round opens May 17th - psusaxman2000 (291)

[...] Have you looked a the piece count for these sets vs the 1st round? 1st round: Smallest set - 540 pieces Largest set - 1948 pieces 3rd round: Smallest set - 1377 pieces [...]
(24 months ago, May 11, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: BrickLink Designer Program third and final round opens May 17th - Wesman (332)

The prices of these sets are so much higher compared to the 1st round. And no printed instructions. Why? The very first Bricklink program was such a success compared to the 2nd [...]
(24 months ago, May 11, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: BrickLink Designer Program third and final round opens May 17th - psusaxman2000 (291)

[...] This is the "High Rollers" event.
(24 months ago, May 10, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: BrickLink Designer Program third and final round opens May 17th - Llewyn (203)

[...] Yeah, unlike the last round I might be hoping a couple of my chosen ones don't make it through after all.
(24 months ago, May 10, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: BrickLink Designer Program third and final round opens May 17th - par016 (7575)

[...] [...] They all look great, but those prices will make this round interesting for sure. -Pete
(24 months ago, May 10, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - Brick116 (1)

[...] Do you really believe all donated funds will be received by Ukrainian refuges\war affected families? People be reasonable, all collected money will be spent on gathering [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 22, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - CE_Tanja

[...] Hi Mlhail, We are not terminating accounts. We explored a range of options, including whether it was possible to keep stores open, but decided the best approach for now, [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 8, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - dima2803 (345)

[...] Dear support, can someone help me solve this issue?
(25 months ago, Apr 5, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - Mihail (1926)

[...] Dear Bricklink Administration, Please, answer about seller's fees. Will you terminate all accounts of sellers from Russia? Is there any solution? Sellers from Russia [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 5, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - Spahnru (3)

[...] Если комиссия Bricklink не будет оплачена, то тогда наши магазины могут забанить?
(25 months ago, Apr 5, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - BrickUA (724)

Many thanks to LEGO Foundation, Ole Kirk’s Fond and LEGO Group for donation to support Ukrainian children and families! Huge thanks to BrickLink administration for this decision [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 4, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - cosmicray (3489)

[...] You raise a valid point, but it needs some backstory clarification. There appear to be a viable (for lack of a better word) number of sellers in Russia. BrickLink [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 1, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - Mihail (1926)

[...] Do you understand that sellers from Russia can't pay fees for sold items? PayPal, VISA, Mastercard and Western Union closed their services in Russia. UnionPay don't [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 1, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - WoutR (919)

[...] People in western countries do not hate Russians. Currently, most people seem to feel sorry for them. We just really, really want the war to stop. That is why there are [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 1, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - BeautyCubes (69)

[...] how my lego stores depends from war on Ukraine war ? lol be hinest - u just hate Russians
(25 months ago, Apr 1, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - tons_of_bricks (12737)

[...] But Russian sellers can't pay fees to Bricklink. That is probably the main reason for disconnecting Russian to Russian orders.
(25 months ago, Apr 1, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - flamel1989 (21)

Why was it necessary to disconnect Russian stores from Bricklink? Russian buyers could buy in Russian stores directly paying for orders not through PayPal, but on the seller’s [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 1, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - yorbrick (1182)

[...] Strictly it is the checkout function that is disabled rather than payment. They don't want new orders generated (that could be paid some other way).
(25 months ago, Apr 1, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - Dino (478)

[...] The store remains open. Only the payment function is disabled.
(25 months ago, Mar 31, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - 1001bricks (52290)

[...] My guess: As they announced buying and selling will be deactivated in Russia, your shop will be closed. You probably can't pay the fees, you will owe them, but probably [...]
(25 months ago, Mar 31, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - Mihail (1926)

[...] Yes, they sent the message. Here it is. Very simple: "Hello, Thank you for your message. Please refer to our announcement regarding the matter. Thank you for your understanding. [...]
(25 months ago, Mar 31, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - yorbrick (1182)

[...] They said they would inform you, so presumably you will get an email. Did they send it already? I imagine they will just allow balances on Russian accounts to remain [...]
(25 months ago, Mar 31, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - Mihail (1926)

[...] Hi, what about seller's fees? PayPal , VISA and Mastercard alredy blocked russian users. I've tried newly made UnionPay credit card to pay the fees and the card [...]
(25 months ago, Mar 31, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - dima2803 (345)

[...] I live in Kazakhstan and have a lease agreement in this country. I transferred the store to this country and sent all the documents by the BrickLink administrator. I [...]
(25 months ago, Mar 30, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - ReSOLVeR (1)

[...] Crypto payment option will work for sure. there is could be a deposit / prepaid card for store owners to use. shipping from/to russia could be a problem now due to logistics [...]
(25 months ago, Mar 30, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - TerminalTitan (2070)

[...] Thx very much. Country changed. Waiting...
(25 months ago, Mar 28, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - popsicle (6656)

[...] So I assumed, but was unsure. Here’s the pertinent bit of the conversation linked: Member concerned about a payment method once used in a manner that would generate fees [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 27, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - cosmicray (3489)

[...] A side comment, over the past few years, without accepting non-US payments, buyers in other countries (notably HK and China) seemingly have found ways to fund [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 27, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - yorbrick (1182)

[...] The point is if BL allows stock to be shown that cannot be bought through a normal order, the buyer and seller will find a way. So a Russian buyer sees a set they want [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 27, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: unImportant update reg. Ukraine and Russia - legoman77 (3628)

[...] I tried it but you cannot cancel someone else's post, unless you have the keys to the kingdom. What you can do is change the subject line. John P
(26 months ago, Mar 27, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - eileenkeeney (1610)

[...] I probably should have actually taken that last step before posting this. I tried it on your post, and it did let me click the confirmation button, but after that it [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - SylvainLS (46)

[...] Thanks for testing :)
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - Stuart9 (1044)

Doesn’t work, you get a message saying it’s not your message. In Administrative, SylvainLS writes: [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - SylvainLS (46)

[...] It would be a big bug if everybody had the possibility to cancel anyone’s messages. It could also have been overlooked for years because no one tried… so, please, do [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - eileenkeeney (1610)

[...] [...] Are you certain it was admin that cancelled your message? I can click cancel and it works at least as far as taking me to the confirmation screen where I see a [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - Dino (478)

[...] Yes, you understand it correctly.
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - eileenkeeney (1610)

I came across a store a few weeks ago, that was not in Russia, however indicated in their terms that all of their shipping was routed through a parent company in Russia, and [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - popsicle (6656)

[...] Unsure of the point being made, but this might shine light on whichever: "There is no rule that says you can't sell what you have listed on BrickLink some other way. [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - legoman77 (3628)

[...] My post got canceled and I said some things you did. Lego and Bricklink did the right thing but we must be silent on the reasons at times. It seems to me unreasonable [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - yorbrick (1182)

[...] Allowing the stores to show stock means that buyers can contact sellers that have what they want and if they cannot deal formally on bricklink, they can deal informally [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - TerminalTitan (2070)

[...] 1. Do I understand correctly that nobody can place orders in stores located in Russia? 2. Can buyers from Russia place orders in stores out of Russia?
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - macebobo (2426)

[...] [...] +1000
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - chetzler (2316)

[...] The most surreal aspect of this whole situation is that the we, the global BrickLink community, are observing sellers from one country report on disruptions to their [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - Admin_Russell

[...] [...] Yes, unless the store is closed, the items in the store will remain visible to all users in the catalog. In the same way, stoplisted buyers can view items in [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - SylvainLS (46)

[...] Dang! We were all (well, at least I was) stuck to the 3-weeks-if-you’re-lucky. Russell, BrickLink needs to learn to communicate more, especially on good news!
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - infinibrix (4983)

[...] That's as maybe although whilst I anticipated my own posts inevitably ending up being cancelled they were in response to this statement which still remains? (URL) [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - qwertyboy (7851)

I'd like to say I really appreciate the restraint moderators show in judging posts in this thread. These are difficult times for all, regardless of your opinion on the matter [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - Admin_Russell

[...] Several months ago we started measuring the time it took us to process New Seller Verification requests. The good news is that it has dropped now to an average processing [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - rm8 (515)

Thank you for beeing polite. In Administrative, firestar246 writes: [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - Admin_Russell

[...] To my knowledge there is currently no payment platform that will transfer funds between Russia and the US. I will ask about UnionPay, though, and see what options they [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - infinibrix (4983)

[...] If the truth be told Bricklink/Lego are already being somewhat diplomatic about their decision making for obvious reasons as they are an inclusive non political organization. [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - Yo_Yo_Flamingo (4539)

[...] Will items from Russian stores continue to remain visible when looking at the catalog? That would seem a tad strange, as there is currently no way for buyers to purchase [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - tons_of_bricks (12737)

[...] I'm sure there are other reasons that we don't know about. This is a difficult time, with difficult decisions to make. No solution will satisfy all. Our current [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - rm8 (515)

I know sellers, who have friend outside our contry, and that friend can help with paying that fee. Most of seller will find the way to pay fee... So those who can't (or [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - tons_of_bricks (12737)

[...] Exactly, which is why I understand BL restricting Russian to Russian sales also; because the sellers wouldn't be able to pay their fees.
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - yorbrick (1182)

[...] It is not independent. It is an American company owned by a large multinational company based in Denmark. There have been policy changes to align it with LEGO since LEGO [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - leggodtshop (3861)

[...] You are expression your opinion against the official point of view of Russia. Isn't that a dangerous thing to do? So far, as I see it you risk 15 years of prison [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - leggodtshop (3861)

[...] . This seems like a major change for your shop, are you moving all stock to the new place in Kazakhstan? Are you also moving yourself to Kazakhstan and live there?
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - TerminalTitan (2070)

[...] Ok, Russell. Thx. We work hard last month and open Limited Liability Partnership in Kazakhstan. This gave us a chance to continue working with our foreign customers. [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - leggodtshop (3861)

[...] Well, there are many many people losing much more due to the current circumstances. Losing home, jobs, family, friends, life... so. This is how it works, sad as it is. [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - elias3 (4589)

[...] Thanks for the update! ;) Stefaan
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - m.lushnikov (1285)

[...] Don't speak for everyone.
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - leggodtshop (3861)

[...] [snip] [...] Thank you BrickLink team, for this statement. QFT. Paul
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - yorbrick (1182)

[...] If you read the statement, the answers are no, no and no.
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - yorbrick (1182)

[...] The issue here is can you pay your fees? Yes, you can keep selling to other Russian buyers (at least while you have stock, as LEGO have halted shipments to your country) [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - m.lushnikov (1285)

I haven't paid the fee yet, but can't we do it with UnionPay?
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - TerminalTitan (2070)

[...] Please explain in more detail. 1. Will buyers from Russia be able to buy domestically? 2. Will buyers from Russia be able to buy outside the country? 3. Will buyers outside [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - TerminalTitan (2070)

Do you think we like this whole situation in the world?! We are decent people who understand everything, we are trying to get out of this difficult situation. We are trying to [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - yorbrick (1182)

[...] Russians could sell to other Russians without postage or payment problems, and they have continued to be allowed to do so all this time. It seems it is the not being [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 26, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - Admin_Russell

[...] [...] If you would like to change the country your store is associated with, you will need to change the main address on your account first: (URL) Then, you would [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 25, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: EU distance selling - Online session - 1001bricks (52290)

(typos corrected) [...] It's not the real problem. I'm not even sure of this info at this point; but this to YOU to search and be sure. The other point is [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 25, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - Admin_Russell

[...] [...] We explored a range of options, including whether it was possible to keep stores open, but decided the best approach for now, given that global payment platforms [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 25, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - Admin_Russell

[...] We understand this news may be disappointing but we felt it was the only approach given the significant disruption to the global operating environment including payment [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 25, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - Dino (478)

[...] (URL)
(26 months ago, Mar 25, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - Nikonov (1663)

Exactly! Let Russian stores sell to buyers within Russia! Do not deactivate us!
(26 months ago, Mar 25, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - legoman77 (3628)

[...] Well said Tanja. Some sellers will be hurt, however it was the only humane decision Lego and Bricklink could make. And the donation, generous. I respect Lego and Bricklink [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 25, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - tons_of_bricks (12737)

[...] Well, what do you expect them to do considering current events? It's not exactly easy (or possible in some cases) to exchange money and items with Russia. [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 25, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - Nikonov (1663)

It's difficult to believe that you have decided to deactivate russian brickLink stores after so many years of cobusiness. (((
(26 months ago, Mar 25, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - TerminalTitan (2070)

[...] if your company is registered in another country, your payment details are also in another country. How to change the country of sale of the store?
(26 months ago, Mar 25, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - 1001bricks (52290)

That was the proper move that peoples in EU expected (I guess) from the LEGO Group! The Donation is an extra; but it'll be appreciated where this stupid destruction [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 25, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - Admin_Russell

[...] Yes. Apart from the block at check out, your store and account privileges will remain unchanged.
(26 months ago, Mar 25, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - randyf (442)

[...] Excellent news. And good on LEGO for thinking about all the children and families involved in this nightmare. The refugees need a lot of help and global support right [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 25, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - rm8 (515)

Hello, does this mean we will be still able to log in and work with my inventory (export, import, edit) in deactivated mode? In Administrative, CE_Tanja writes: [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 25, 2022, to Administrative)

Important update reg. Ukraine and Russia - CE_Tanja

Dear BrickLink members, The LEGO Group released the following statement regarding the war in Ukraine. Our thoughts are with all the children and families suffering as a result [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 25, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: EU distance selling - Online session - rankster (1899)

[...] I really hope he’s not wrong for €120/hour… [...] I’m not an expert of law and don’t want to read loads of pages hoping I’ll find the needed info so it’s better trust [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 25, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: EU distance selling - Online session - 1001bricks (52290)

[...] Well he may be wrong; MANY people are! Please don't trust an adviser, read it on EU or your Country WRITTEN Laws/Regulations?
(26 months ago, Mar 25, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: EU distance selling - Online session - rankster (1899)

[...] Well I consulted with my tax advisor and the sad news is that ALL kind of form of income is part of the threshold calculation, including shipping fees, handling fees, [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 25, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: We have a new CEP translator! - SezaR (1381)

[...] Interesting you actually wrote a very serious comment but for what times do you apply your sense of humor? ;-)
(26 months ago, Mar 18, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: We have a new CEP translator! - ZwarteMagica (10180)

[...] To translate concepts or specialized equipement or even proverbs, I use wikipedia. For example I searched in Dutch for the word: "dwarsligger" (literally translated [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 18, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: We have a new CEP translator! - hpoort (410)

[...] When you use Google Translate for translating a word that may have multiple meanings, try to be more specific in what you are asking Google to translate. Having a context [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 18, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: We have a new CEP translator! - SezaR (1381)

[...] Congratz barando! Now that you are a translator, you may be help me out as I am sometimes in trouble. When trying to translate from English to German and vice versa to [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 18, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: We have a new CEP translator! - barando (7494)

[...] Thanks a lot!!
(26 months ago, Mar 18, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: We have a new CEP translator! - barando (7494)

[...] Thanks a lot!!
(26 months ago, Mar 18, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: We have a new CEP translator! - barando (7494)

[...] Vielen Dank!!
(26 months ago, Mar 18, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: We have a new CEP translator! - barando (7494)

[...] Thanks a lot!!
(26 months ago, Mar 18, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: We have a new CEP translator! - Stellar (3486)

[...] Great addition for the site! ;)
(26 months ago, Mar 11, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: We have a new CEP translator! - Turez (43)

Glückwunsch und herzlich willkommen :-)
(26 months ago, Mar 11, 2022, to Administrative)

Re: We have a new CEP translator! - SylvainLS (46)

Welcome Barando :)
(26 months ago, Mar 11, 2022, to Administrative)

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