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View Thread Re: "Fast Shipper" badge for Sellers - calsbricks (8510)
[...] In addition to what Jean has mentioned you also need to be aware that the suggestion program has not worked for a long time as development on the classic site is no longer [...]
(54 months ago, Nov 26, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: "Fast Shipper" badge for Sellers - bje (1577)
[...] Per your original post - you and other LUG members are aware of those sellers, so you and your fellow LUG members all report those lots and wait for BL to sort it out. [...]
(54 months ago, Nov 26, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: "Fast Shipper" badge for Sellers - searme (1112)
[...] If an universally visible badge would be dependent on a parameter, you wouldn't even need to check that parameter manually. It's kind of the whole point.
(54 months ago, Nov 26, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: "Fast Shipper" badge for Sellers - searme (1112)
[...] I'd love to but how do you suggest I prove that, short of raiding seller's home/shop?
(54 months ago, Nov 26, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: "Fast Shipper" badge for Sellers - axaday (7301)
[...] eBay has 4 or 5 parameters in the detailed feedback. But I'm not sure who ever checks it.
(54 months ago, Nov 26, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: "Fast Shipper" badge for Sellers - bje (1577)
[...] With 800+ buy orders under the belt you should know that feedback is not in any way designed to be any barometer of service standards. If the seller is not clear on when [...]
(54 months ago, Nov 26, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: "Fast Shipper" badge for Sellers - searme (1112)
What if we added a secondary feedback where instead of just writing if the service was OK or not OK, the buyer also rates service speed between fast/regular/slow? And sellers [...]
(54 months ago, Nov 26, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: "Fast Shipper" badge for Sellers - yorbrick (1182)
[...] So BL goes for a badge for speed of shipping. That may lead to some sellers being sloppy to make sure they qualify for that badge. So we need a badge for accuracy. Plus [...]
(54 months ago, Nov 26, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: "Fast Shipper" badge for Sellers - SurplusParts (6227)
I honestly think that if the feedback system was used as it is designed to do, then some of these problems would be eliminated. What is the considered % for a top store. 100%? [...]
(54 months ago, Nov 26, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: "Fast Shipper" badge for Sellers - searme (1112)
[...] The shops in question clearly prove that feedback is not reliable, as they only have 10-20% of complaints and they tend to blacklist complainers to prevent them from [...]
(54 months ago, Nov 26, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: "Fast Shipper" badge for Sellers - yorbrick (1182)
I don't think it is necessary. If you have a bad experience then leave appropriate feedback. Having a badge will do nothing, as sellers will find a way around it. Plus it [...]
(54 months ago, Nov 26, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: "Fast Shipper" badge for Sellers - Rob_and_Shelagh (26315)
[...] This has been mentioned before and I certainly support identifying and warning buyers of stores who do not operate by the rules of the site - you must have all listed [...]
(54 months ago, Nov 26, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread "Fast Shipper" badge for Sellers - searme (1112)
Dear Bricklink, There are certain dishonest shops that really ruin the BL experience for shoppers. It's hard to prove, but some sellers apparently sell pieces they don't [...]
(54 months ago, Nov 26, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: streamline payment process - Captain_Q (7857)
[...] As BrainOfTheBrick has stated, Bricklink is not like amazon but, imo, more like a Lego flea market with thousands of different stores with a lot of different styles [...]
(54 months ago, Nov 25, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: streamline payment process - Brickwilbo (1534)
[...] Check your email spam folder for invoice emails from @Bricklink. Probably at least a few of those 21 stores use instant checkout, Bricklink automatically sends invoices.
(54 months ago, Nov 25, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: streamline payment process - BrainOfTheBrick (75)
[...] You really shouldn't compare amazon and BrickLink. They are two completely different sites which run completely differently.
(54 months ago, Nov 24, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread streamline payment process - Akhoover (28)
The process for payment, when buying from multiple vendors should not be so time consuming. I purchased from 21 vendors, still waiting to hear from one. but the checkout time [...]
(54 months ago, Nov 24, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Part out value in local currency - normann1974 (2291)
If I'm not logged in (which I'm not on my phone), the POV page (URL) shows prices in USD. Unlike the price guides on all other pages which show my local currency [...]
(54 months ago, Nov 23, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Daily and monthly downtime - I'd like to help - axaday (7301)
My sister gave me that cat in your sig pic for Christmas last year. I just recently finished it. I delayed a long time because I couldn’t tell from the instructions what it even [...]
(54 months ago, Nov 20, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Daily and monthly downtime - I'd like to help - Sadler_Bricks (1708)
Yes I would agree it would be nice but not sure that BL has the funds such as a FB but would be nice to see some good improvments on this site as it has some massive opertunity [...]
(54 months ago, Nov 20, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Better time information on maintenance - Stonemonkey1974 (524)
[...] Google (other search engines are available) is your friend :)
(54 months ago, Nov 20, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Better time information on maintenance - HarryPotter71 (851)
[...] EST = Eastern Standard Time
(54 months ago, Nov 20, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Better time information on maintenance - yorbrick (1182)
[...] Could you have just looked it up, for example, here: (URL) If they add GMT, then no doubt others will want their time zone too. It makes sense for BL to stick to one [...]
(54 months ago, Nov 20, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Better time information on maintenance - sonnich (326)
Yesterday at the post office I needed some adresses from BL it was under maintenance - it said [...] When is that according to GMT? Please add times in GMT at the rest of the [...]
(54 months ago, Nov 20, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Suggestion for extra function in Bricklink - JusTiCe8 (121)
Funny how idea flows in the ether as I think of a similar feature but a bit more from a practical point of view. I encounter the same issue with the mini/micro Serenity by Brothers [...]
(54 months ago, Nov 15, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Suggestion for extra function in Studio - SylvainLS (46)
[...] Agreed… but the dedicated forum for Studio is (URL)
(54 months ago, Nov 15, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Suggestion for extra function in Studio - JLvL (30)
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(54 months ago, Nov 15, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Suggestion for extra function in Bricklink - JLvL (30)
Hello, Over the las couple of months i have designed some cars in Studio. Some bricks in the middle may have a different color than the color I am currently building. So if the [...]
(54 months ago, Nov 15, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Daily and monthly downtime - I'd like to help - JusTiCe8 (121)
Hi, not sure it is the right place for this and most importantly, if company such FB can afford such a yearly uptime, is because they know how to do their job right (at [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 14, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Daily and monthly downtime - I'd like to help - Ethan1701 (5)
Hey, I'm a database administrator (Business intelligence specifically), and I'd like to help eliminate the daily and monthly downtimes. The way I see it, if Facebook [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 14, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - cycbuild (827)
[...] It might benefit the regulars and newcomers if this was added to the top of the forum with links below to a shortlist of FAQs. And a hide option, if possible. (URL)
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - SylvainLS (46)
[...] Yes, that’s why new ones are always popping up. [...] And there are no notifications for private messages (took me months to see I had some), and those can’t [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - Admin_Russell
[...] And our experience has not been good. Very difficult to manage, and a real challenge to customize. We had a bug for over year that prevented us from deleting any post.
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - SylvainLS (46)
[...] My point was that forum.bl.com uses a modern, off-the-shelf, forum engine (and, if I’m not mistaken, phpBB (it uses the Ariki style, designed for phpBB 3.0)). [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - Admin_Russell
[...] My quote was from the Studio Forum, not your Forum.
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - calsbricks (8510)
[...] Sorry for this
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - yorbrick (1182)
[...] I don't think it is, at least not for general LEGO discussion, MOCs, new sets, etc. Eurobricks is more active and has way better content than here. However, the BL [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - calsbricks (8510)
[...] Considering that was from 35 total users at that date and we have a very restricted membership that isn't worrying. We are still growing there and as things develop [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - calsbricks (8510)
[...] So does this mean that is what is going on? Or is the focus still the new tangent XP? [...] I don't monitor all the most used AFOL forums, but my impression that [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - Admin_Russell
[...] From the front page: Most users ever online was 20 on Wed Sep 12, 2018 4:25 pm That was around the time ADP was announced.
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - calsbricks (8510)
[...] We must not forget their promise to the users after their acquisition "Message from Jung-Ju “Jay” Kim, founder of the online game company Nexon, incoming owner of BrickLink.com: [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - Admin_Russell
[...] [...] You use the word "richer", but in some ways BrickLink's Forum is much richer than these one-size-fits-all applications. It is fully integrated with the site [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - calsbricks (8510)
[...] That is a more up to date forum but as we are not either users or interested in stud.io we don't see it. Does prove they can do it if they want to, but that also [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - SylvainLS (46)
[...] Take a look at (URL) ….
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - Leftoverbricks (2225)
I agree, the Forum needs an update. The forum and many other parts of this site are written in extremely old code and it would require lots of time and effort for programmers [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - calsbricks (8510)
[...] Hi Russell and thank you for your comments on this topic (which isn't ours) as you can tell. Just like to add that our forum has all the functionality of [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - Adjour (2457)
LOL you are the OP. Ok you changed my mind, we could use forum flair in addition to editing.
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - Adjour (2457)
[...] Please don't get hung up on me saying "hundreds". Its just an example in reply to the OP who is musing about why there isn't more traffic on the forum, and wrongly, [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - Adjour (2457)
[...] To you maybe, but to the OP posting something personal, I'm sure they would be thrilled. 200 is hyperbole for this site, anyway :) :p [...] Right, which is [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - maxx3001 (2563)
[...] +1 Maxx ;)
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - Nathan123 (594)
[...] The difference in size is probably why there could be hundreds of positive comments and upvotes while being met with silence here. Here there cannot be more than a couple [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - SylvainLS (46)
[...] On the other hand, 200 comments of “Good!” and “+1” aren’t fun to read either ;):P I also believe that, as there are other forums that specialize in that sort of [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - Adjour (2457)
My personal opinion is the format is largely fine. I modded for years on a v bulletin based board and the only real feature I miss is editing ability. What I noticed is wholesome [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - jennnifer (3532)
[...] [...] Excellent. :) You brightened my morning considerably. Jen
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - Hsousa (35)
[...] Cheers, that helped !
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - paulvdb (7140)
[...] You can click on the text bubble icon in front of the topic title to display the entire thread on one page.
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - Hsousa (35)
Hello there, thank you for replying. However I wanted to know if there's a way of, when clicking on a thread, displaying the entire thread? There's an additional click [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - Nathan123 (594)
[...] Thank you for this information! I had no clue those options already existed although I probably should have. It could be that the forum is just in one of those periods [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - bje (1577)
[...] snip Good Morning Sir We have forwarded the concerns you raised about your paid for passage on the good ship "Indifference" to the owners, White Star Line. As your [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - Admin_Russell
[...] There are certainly some improvements to be made - pinning posts, notification / subscription plans, ability to edit or completely remove posted material - but most of [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - Nathan123 (594)
[...] Why not ask though? Maybe it is unlikely anything improves but if no one wants improvements then it will never happen. Wanting the forum to be more interesting and grow [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - Nathan123 (594)
[...] The forum itself doesn't generate very much business or interest for that matter but if we don't ask for improvements we shouldn't be surprised when nothing [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - Nathan123 (594)
[...] You don't have to apologize for having a different opinion. My point is that the forum needs help.l It looks like the forum is getting less and less use despite supposedly [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - maxx3001 (2563)
[...] + a number of mine ;) If management is lacking, why use the forum, you can ask, suggest all you like, it won’t change a thing. BrickLink is going the way of the [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - JusTiCe8 (121)
In addition to what others wrote, you can click on "all" link on top and you'll get new replies to old topics. The whole website needs work, but forum is far down below the [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - calsbricks (8510)
[...] + several
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - jennnifer (3532)
[...] I love the way this old Forum works. Sorry if I am in the minority. I would argue that the lack of community involvement is directly related to the management's antipathy. [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - Nathan123 (594)
[...] Those are good ideas! I guess the forum already has a button to hide the replies but it doesn't move the posts up and I would argue it should be the default setting. [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 7, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - legoman77 (3628)
[...] Nope. I am old and hate change of any kind. My middle name is Luddite. John P
(55 months ago, Nov 7, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Forum Reforms - dearlydeparted (5394)
I agree that the forum can be tedious. The interface and lack of features compared to other sites is antiquated. Would be nice to be able to edit for one and a notification feature [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 7, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Forum Reforms - Nathan123 (594)
It seems the forum isn't getting the same kind of community involvement as it once did. It is fairly common to see less than 100 messages per day and I had to go back to [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 7, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Personal Inventory, Shareable - xboxnissan (20)
Just like Discogs where you can put into an inventory what you have (they name it collection), it would be interesting to have such a feature. It's basically a display [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 5, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Bricklink Discord - phinto (0)
[...] (URL)
(55 months ago, Nov 5, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Bricklink Discord - phinto (0)
[...] hey... I need a reinvite for bricklink server
(55 months ago, Nov 4, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread florecent trans-colors - phinto (0)
we are working on a new generation of creativity the first image are the kanohi custom i made for Bionicle kanoko. we love to have new florescent trans-colors. we have red-orange, [...]
(55 months ago, Nov 4, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Adding box contents for sets? - VOTB (143)
I have a source where occasionally I have just a giant tub of bags (no boxes no instructions). The price per pound is only worth it if they are decent so I want to hunt [...]
(55 months ago, Oct 31, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Adding box contents for sets? - randyf (442)
[...] Unfortunately, the instructions for that set do not do that. ;)
(55 months ago, Oct 31, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread part condition "damaged" - mzehnder (24)
It would be nice not only to have a "new" and "used" condition but also a "damaged" for parts. E.g. the 2490px2 often has broken clips and is still sold. But searching for intact [...]
(55 months ago, Oct 31, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Adding box contents for sets? - yorbrick (1182)
[...] What are you doing with the sets? If you are parting them out, then it is not really needed. If you are building them, again it is not needed. I can only see it will [...]
(55 months ago, Oct 31, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Adding box contents for sets? - yorbrick (1182)
[...] Look in the instructions. When you come to a page for which you don't have the bag, then you know which bag is missing. The following pages will be the parts you [...]
(55 months ago, Oct 31, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Adding box contents for sets? - wittco (8)
[...]
(55 months ago, Oct 31, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Adding box contents for sets? - wittco (8)
[...] For example: I have a Legofactory "SKYLINE" SET #5562 new open box with just one numbered bag missing all the other numbered bags are present and sealed. Trying to determine [...]
(55 months ago, Oct 31, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Adding box contents for sets? - wittco (8)
[...] I would "love" a function like this. I buy a lot of older collectible sets many times with unopened bags. Figuring out what is in specific "bags" (numbered or un-numbered) [...]
(55 months ago, Oct 31, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Adding box contents for sets? - Teup (6597)
[...] Besides, I think you can figure out what you're missing from the instructions? As far as I know most sets are built a bag at a time, so if you follow through the [...]
(55 months ago, Oct 30, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Adding box contents for sets? - Teup (6597)
[...] I see why you need it, but I wouldn't count on this happening. Changing from set inventories to bag inventories would mean multiplying the entire inventory database [...]
(55 months ago, Oct 30, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Adding box contents for sets? - Soviet (338)
[...] It looks like it's requested a lot and indeed would be very useful for people completing sets. But it would require a lot of work from the community to painstakingly [...]
(55 months ago, Oct 30, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Adding box contents for sets? - sbpyrat (945)
I was wondering if there'd be a possibility of adding box contents to LEGO sets on here. Something like listing the number of each bag, unmarked bags/unbagged parts, etc. [...]
(55 months ago, Oct 30, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Four New Stud.io Pieces - SylvainLS (46)
[...] Use the dedicated forum for Studio: (URL) There’s a whole subforum for missing parts.
(55 months ago, Oct 27, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Four New Stud.io Pieces - FlamesFire101 (0)
Four pieces that I would like to see added are: Black Large Figure Torso Skeletal with Gear Hips / Waist / Bottom Pearl Dark Gray Large Figure Torso Skeletal Connector with 2 [...]
(55 months ago, Oct 27, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Stud.io Piece not found and needs to be added - SylvainLS (46)
[...] Use the dedicated forum for Studio: (URL) There’s a whole subforum for missing parts.
(55 months ago, Oct 27, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Stud.io Piece not found and needs to be added - november3 (0)
stud.io is missing some pieces which I know but it has the majority of star wars custom peices exept for 1 and heres 1 I need: Trans-Red Dish 4 x 4 Inverted (Radar) [...]
(55 months ago, Oct 27, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Custom minis - popsicle (6658)
[...] I’d support it. I’s been put forth and discussed from time to time, but never implemented. As long as all the parts are genuine Lego, I vote yea. But then again, I [...]
(55 months ago, Oct 18, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Custom minis - cycbuild (827)
[...] I don't understand the system in place, because the only minifigures in the MOC character category are pad printed. And if you visit the Custom Items, the actual [...]
(55 months ago, Oct 18, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Custom minis - yorbrick (1182)
[...] Yes, you can add them to your store as a custom figure.
(55 months ago, Oct 18, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Custom minis - cycbuild (827)
[...] +1 It would be nice to have a distinction between customs and MOCs. Add a minifig category to the MOC Shop?
(55 months ago, Oct 18, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Custom minis - AZbrickGUY (353)
Hey all, Has there ever been a spot for custom minis? Any way we could add a spot? Mainly MOC out of existing parts that are out there. Not hand made or painted [...]
(55 months ago, Oct 18, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Very necessary suggestion? - Emporiosa (5534)
[...] I actually added a couple of special assemblies such as the Whomping Willow and the Ford Anglia, and being one of the one sellers for each, those sold almost immediately, [...]
(55 months ago, Oct 17, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Very necessary suggestion? - maxx3001 (2563)
[...] And it was well written and structured, thank you :)
(55 months ago, Oct 17, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Very necessary suggestion? - randyf (442)
[...] [...] Actually, the reason they are on hold for further additions is due to site limitations that make it very hard for the inventories of these items to be administered. [...]
(55 months ago, Oct 17, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Very necessary suggestion? - SylvainLS (46)
[...] I still don’t understand why it’s “common sense” when it’s anything but common (the same in French) ;):D
(55 months ago, Oct 17, 2019, to Suggestions)

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