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Re: Don't show impossible discounts - yorbrick (1182)

[...] Goedemiddag
(48 months ago, May 26, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Don't show impossible discounts - qwertyboy (7847)

[...] "Verkoopt U ook kussentjes?" :D Niek.
(48 months ago, May 26, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Vosblokjes (7190)

[...] If they have sent it to a mail address you also use, then I can imagine they won't send it a second time. But still, it's their problem, not yours, from PayPal's [...]
(48 months ago, May 26, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Don't show impossible discounts - jbroman (981)

[...] Or the one that gets me... sell in quantities of 10. 9 remaining. Can’t buy what I’m there for.
(48 months ago, May 26, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Don't show impossible discounts - yorbrick (1182)

[...] Yes, we have the same here with "buy one get one free" which often means the store is overcharging for one but when you get two for the same price they are charging about [...]
(48 months ago, May 26, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Don't show impossible discounts - Teup (6591)

[...] I notice almost every day that the perfect way to ensure Dutch people will never buy croissants or buns, is by putting a sign "4 for €1" when there's 3 left. Pretty [...]
(48 months ago, May 26, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Don't show impossible discounts - yorbrick (1182)

[...] Yes, it can be kept for the seller with their inventory - but there is not really any reason to show it to the buyer. If anything, it puts a buyer off buying from the [...]
(48 months ago, May 26, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Comments during instant Checkout - bje (1577)

[...] And that uses the same template as the manual invoice, but you can set it up for different payment methods. So you can make a conditional "invoice" for IBAN (EQ:18), [...]
(48 months ago, May 26, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Comments during instant Checkout - Teup (6591)

[...] Ooooh I see. I had no idea there were three. I think now I get it, and I see why someone could want to make the purchase notification an invoice. OK, so, the OP probably [...]
(48 months ago, May 26, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Legoboy_II (98)

In Suggestions, Teup writes:> [...] This issue was similarly discussed back in February, Msg ID 1183046, when I argued the same point and was politely told I was FOS. It is [...]
(48 months ago, May 26, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Don't show impossible discounts - cycbuild (827)

[...] Keeps its value(s) once they replenish or rotate their stock. Thinking as a buyer- what's hypothetical is unhelpful, now, but potentially nice to know?
(48 months ago, May 26, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Comments during instant Checkout - paulvdb (7140)

[...] Further information on this: the order invoice is sent immediately when the order is placed if the shipping method qualifies for instant checkout but the buyer selects [...]
(48 months ago, May 26, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Comments during instant Checkout - paulvdb (7140)

[...] That is not correct. There are three message templates related to orders being placed. Purchase confirmation is used when the buyer pays at instant checkout. Order Notification [...]
(48 months ago, May 26, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Teup (6591)

[...] Well, that's pretty much what I mean. It does not bounce if the address exists. So the seller will either need to figure out a way to claim it, ask the buyer to cancel [...]
(48 months ago, May 26, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Comments during instant Checkout - Teup (6591)

[...] Ah I forgot, in the case of onsite payment, instant checkout does not trigger an invoice, right? This is always a bit confusing because the invoice does show up as checked, [...]
(48 months ago, May 26, 2020, to Suggestions)

Don't show impossible discounts - yorbrick (1182)

Why does bricklink show this? A simple IF statement could be used to only show a discount when it is possible for a buyer to achieve. Then it doesn't make the store look [...]
(48 months ago, May 26, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Vosblokjes (7190)

[...] Why is it up to the seller to figure it out? Buyer sends to an incorrect address, nothing the seller can do about that. The buyer should contact PayPal about it. When [...]
(48 months ago, May 26, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Comments during instant Checkout - bje (1577)

[...] (URL) The one you want to edit is "Purchase Confirmation", that is supposedly an invoice you issue for instant checkout. I am thinking of adding some lines to that so [...]
(48 months ago, May 26, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Comments during instant Checkout - Teup (6591)

[...] Did you put the BUYERCOMMENTS in your template? Then it should work. Not even sure how you managed to have a different invoice for IC than for manual? I wish there was [...]
(48 months ago, May 26, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Teup (6591)

[...] Well seems the system works differently here... it's kind of up to the seller to figure out how to claim it. If the alias system would work properly that would be [...]
(48 months ago, May 26, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Comments during instant Checkout - Brickwilbo (1534)

[...] In the order confirmation email under the shipping method is a 'Comments from Buyer:' section. Below it are the items of the order. The Comments from Buyer are [...]
(48 months ago, May 26, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Comments during instant Checkout - wildchicken13 (875)

[...] Two neutral feedbacks within a week of each other?! You poor soul.
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Comments during instant Checkout - jennnifer (3531)

[...] Wow! You can write a whole novel apparently. I just tried and was still limited to 80. Maybe it was edited? Jen
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Mistress_Lisa (5106)

[...] Thank you! I did not know of this feature either. Hey, I learned something today! :) Lisa
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Comments during instant Checkout - tEoS (5297)

I have never seen a feedback, as long as, your most recent neutral. I thought we were limited to 80 or so characters? In Suggestions, BHamBricks writes: [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Comments during instant Checkout - jennnifer (3531)

[...] Please excuse my ignorance, but where are comments left during Instant Checkout viewable to sellers? I am wary of this system still and info like this makes me even more [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Heartbricker (18069)

[...] Taught lol
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Heartbricker (18069)

[...] Regardless of weather this suggestion is accepted- there is a function that you can use now in order to 'uncheck' and undo the buyer's action of marking the [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Comments during instant Checkout - BHamBricks (1176)

I recently decided to add instant checkout to my store. I received my first ever neutral feedback because I didn't include a note as requested in the buyer's comment [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - enig (6322)

[...] Can you imagine a large-volume buyer having to deal with this? I do not consider myself one, even though my orders placed page currently looks like this. This is just [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - SezaR (1380)

[...] No it is not! If they send it to a wrong email address, I would not even get any notification that they paid. So I send them a remiander to pay and if buyer says he paid, [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Teup (6591)

[...] You always need to verify them yourself. But it's a great help that it indicates that they (claim to have) sent it so you know when to look, especially for [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Teup (6591)

[...] They can't? When they send it, isn't it up to you to figure out how to collect it? I wish the payment would simply bounce, but unfortunately it doesn't... [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Rarah (572)

[...] Every single buyer or most of them change it to paid once they submit the payment so I know which order to check for apyment and I my self also set the order status as [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - SezaR (1380)

[...] Yes great! That is what I did too, because one buyer paid a wrong amount (ex. $50 Canadian dollars instead of $50 American dollars) another buyer decided to pay [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - sparesleftovers (968)

[...] He used the email address of my store, which is the wrong address anyway.
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - SezaR (1380)

[...] This is a problem. A buyer can take a profit and act unfairly. He just mark the order "paid" and then, as the seller receives many orders, he may not check his PayPal [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - SezaR (1380)

[...] Hmmmm, so the buyer paid (via PayPal offsite) without getting an invoice? How? How was he even able to pay you?
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - sparesleftovers (968)

I have had this issue too. I resolved it by contacting the buyer and asking him to remove the paid / payment sent. My situation: - I do not accept onsite payment ( I always [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Stellar (3484)

[...] That's how it works for me too.
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Improved Method for Requesting Insurance? - Teup (6591)

[...] In my opinion that entire field should be ditched. It's been taking up space in the middle for my screen for 15 years and I never understood what exactly it's [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Teup (6591)

[...] The "Paid" status, the order status, can only be set by the seller or by instant checkout onsite payment. It cannot be set by the buyer. The payment status you are referring [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - hpoort (410)

[...] How confusing that even you don't mention that 'Paid' has always been a status set by the Buyer to indicate payment was sent. (URL) On the seller's end [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Improved Method for Requesting Insurance? - Andrsv (2838)

[...] I think this depends on the sellers setting. I have instant checkout in my store. Insurance is a checkbox at checkout.
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Improved Method for Requesting Insurance? - kurtcrazy (74)

Is it possible for Bricklink to improve the method of requesting insurance for an order? Currently one has to add a comment to another area, which I am not sure if the seller [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - NelisSolis (3753)

[...] Almost all of my customers who use Iban / bank account for payment mark it manually as "paid". With the order status and payment status separated, it is also shown in [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Teup (6591)

Yeah... surprising. Almost all of my buyers do this too. Probably more than 95% In Suggestions, jbricks writes: [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - jbricks (18406)

Really never? Most of our non onsite paying customers do. The only way you can see they did it is that the numbers get shown in bold. Regards Janet In Suggestions, calebfishn [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - calebfishn (2141)

[...] I've never had a buyer use the "paid" option to inform me of their payment. They always used the message feature for that.
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Teup (6591)

[...] @Russell: Thanks for clearing that up! I don't see the harm in restricting changes after a buyer indicates "paid", if that is only possible after an invoice has [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Admin_Russell

[...] [with email address removed] Sorry for the problems all, I had placed several orders from different vendors at once, and thought that all the on-site payments had gone [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Admin_Russell

[...] Hi Lisa, You should be able to send an invoice. One of the changes we made last week was to allow an invoice regardless of order status: (URL) (7) b. Sellers [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Teup (6591)

[...] Oh, wait a sec, I've been talking about that with the developers, the idea was to disallow any changes after the buyer paid, to which I said "sure, why not"... but [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Mistress_Lisa (5106)

[...] Well, drats. I guess that isn't the solution either. But I have checked my Paypal account, and there is NO payment from the buyer. And yet, since he marked it paid, [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Andrsv (2838)

[...] Me too
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Teup (6591)

[...] I'm pretty sure that's a bug.. buyers can't change the order status to paid, only sellers or onsite payment can. [...] So.. are you talking about the order [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - StarBrick (7057)

[...] As a buyer, I use the 'paid' option to inform my seller I have paid for the order. Usefull for non-instant-checkout sellers!
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Disable Buyer's Ability to mark order Paid - Mistress_Lisa (5106)

Someone just ordered from me and marked the order paid when I haven't even sent an invoice yet! But now the line is grayed out, and I am unable to send an invoice! Why is [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Best way to inventory - superchicken77 (1268)

You can also add to your store and keep it closed. There are other sites for personal inventory management if that's what your end goal is. In Suggestions, bobbyworld writes: [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Best way to inventory - Brick546 (1465)

[...] Howdy. It took me a long time to start my store as I was wondering how to overcome these types of questions. The simple fix is you have the option to add to a stockroom [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Best way to inventory - bobbyworld (191)

Hello I am having a small problem. I was wandering if there was a best way to inventory all my parts I have without putting them into a store? The problem I am having is I keep [...]
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: High to low price? - Stellar (3484)

[...] Try the Advanced search for this: (URL) You can access it clicking the magnifying glass icon next to the top search button.
(48 months ago, May 22, 2020, to Suggestions)

High to low price? - BulbaNerd4000 (4)

I think that when going to a category such as Minifigures, parts, or sets there should be an option to sort from highest to lowest price and vice versa. A benefit of this would [...]
(48 months ago, May 22, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Some interface improvement proposals - tatane79 (64)

[...] Hi, I've actually found a functionality already available in BrickLink interface to add the part ID# to the orders: On the "Order Placed" screen, "Settings" > "My [...]
(48 months ago, May 19, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: No Dimensions in Catalog - jurcek (683)

[...] Russell, how is it with dimensions of minifigures? I had often an order for 1 minifigure and the option Letter was offered at the instant checkout, because there are [...]
(48 months ago, May 19, 2020, to Suggestions)

Please add message template on 'mystore' page - Leftoverbricks (2225)

On the page where you can edit the 'mystore' message templates (URL) (see picture 1) please add the link that is used on the "Customize Wanted List Notification" [...]
(48 months ago, May 18, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Parts Tracker - wildchicken13 (875)

[...] [...] If you are just building a single model, then the easiest way to buy the parts is to upload it to your wanted list and use the easy buy feature to buy all the [...]
(48 months ago, May 17, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Parts Tracker - SylvainLS (46)

[...] It does: Want | Upload accepts LDD, LDraw, Studio, or BrickStock formats (file upload), or BL’s XML format (paste). [...] ‘Want | Upload’ only uploads [...]
(48 months ago, May 17, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Parts Tracker - jeslego (1050)

This has been a problem forever. I have a wanted list named "On Order" that I move parts to as they are purchased. Once they are received and determined to be in acceptable [...]
(48 months ago, May 17, 2020, to Suggestions)

Parts Tracker - kkronk (382)

I have been in the process of designing, buying the parts, and building the set that I envisioned and created through Lego Digital Designer. Through this process, I discovered [...]
(48 months ago, May 17, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Add Zelle to payment offsite methods - Heartbricker (18069)

[...] I see you suggested it 2 years ago, hopefully Zelle is more ubiquitous (thank you word of the day toilet paper) these days to get this petition some traction.
(48 months ago, May 17, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: System Updates & Keeping People Informed - jennnifer (3531)

[...] I realize that this doesn't cover all the points in your suggestion but here is the most recent response from Admin about this issue: (URL) It is quite a bit more [...]
(48 months ago, May 17, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: System Updates & Keeping People Informed - Daragh (3167)

a big +1
(48 months ago, May 17, 2020, to Suggestions)

System Updates & Keeping People Informed - stevetq2 (7897)

Hi I have been buying and selling on BrickLink for nearly 10 years now and although it can be a bit clunky it does the job of bringing buyers and sellers together but just recently [...]
(48 months ago, May 17, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Add Zelle to payment offsite methods - Coldwater (2033)

[...] And while we are at it, how about Venmo?
(48 months ago, May 16, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Add Zelle to payment offsite methods - Brickwilbo (1534)

[...] It's been suggested before: (URL)
(48 months ago, May 16, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Add Zelle to payment offsite methods - CCBricks (2372)

[...] +1,000,001.00
(48 months ago, May 16, 2020, to Suggestions)

Add Zelle to payment offsite methods - Heartbricker (18069)

We've been using Zelle, which is a Wells Fargo payment method to send/receive money. I believe it's only available in the USA but it is a payment method powered by one [...]
(48 months ago, May 16, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Some interface improvement proposals - tatane79 (64)

[...] Yes, but you have to type the exact part ID. I like to search by name of the part, like "plate 2x3". This doesn't seem possible in that search tool: you cannot search [...]
(48 months ago, May 16, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Some interface improvement proposals - tatane79 (64)

Hi, First of all, thank to both of you for your interest in my proposals! [...] Yes, that's right. So a +200 or +500 view list would solve my request here. [...] Sorry [...]
(48 months ago, May 16, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: shipping cost - Adjour (2452)

[...] IS REALLY THAT HARD TO JUST SHOW WETHER OR NOT [...] Depends what it is. For most items and places, no its not. Big or weird shaped items gets iffy, that's why [...]
(48 months ago, May 15, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: shipping cost - SezaR (1380)

[...] Yes, it is very hard for some stores, like for most stores in Canada, to add Instant check-out. This is because the shipping via CanadaPost (and ChitChats) depends [...]
(48 months ago, May 15, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: shipping cost - tons_of_bricks (12727)

[...] If the store has a lightning bolt next to their name, that means they offer Instant Checkout, which will most likely show you the shipping price. The other stores will [...]
(48 months ago, May 15, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: shipping cost - runner.caller (2638)

[...] Narrow your search to only stores that offer instant checkout.
(48 months ago, May 15, 2020, to Suggestions)

shipping cost - bb1736162 (0)

I think shipping cost for items should be on this site. Because I love clicking on an item and expecting to see the shipping cost. ONLY TO SEE NOTHING EXCEPT A TBD. I WANT TO [...]
(48 months ago, May 15, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Some interface improvement proposals - randyipp (3469)

[...] Did you try (URL) Have you tried Bricklink XP? That is what Bricklink thinks you need.
(48 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Some interface improvement proposals - SylvainLS (46)

[...] Another form: in the Wanted Items tab, you can click on the little lock icon on each part to make it a required part and only show the stores that have it. [...] A [...]
(48 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Some interface improvement proposals - Legoboy_II (98)

[...] +1 [...] +1 [...] I'm not clear what you're suggesting here? I have my WL's broken down by projects, and when I shop, I pull up the WL's that [...]
(48 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Matching of ordered parts with Wanted Lists - Legoboy_II (98)

[...] This feature already exists, though it's not very efficient or intuitive. [...] On the "Orders Placed" page, there is an icon of a scroll, "Items in Order in [...]
(48 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: can't change order status - popsicle (6654)

[...] Don't know if your issue correlates here, but have a look at the help offered, if it does: (URL) -Cory
(48 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

can't change order status - MADking1999 (1521)

I have verified payments from buyers in PayPal, but the order status has not updated to "paid", and I can't manually change it. I used to be able to do this. Did you guys [...]
(48 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Auto messages for shipping options - Brickwilbo (1534)

[...] I think if you add a instant checkout shipping method without instant payment a customized invoice can be send by using the HTML tags.
(48 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Option to update all stock prices - Brickwilbo (1534)

[...] Some sellers use the Brickstock program for it.
(48 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

Option to update all stock prices - KCFBricks (2043)

Hi there, Is it possible to have a feature added to a sellers inventory in which everything or selected catagorys can be update all at once to average pricing like on the price [...]
(48 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

Auto messages for shipping options - KCFBricks (2043)

Hi there, It would be really good if in the sellers store shipping settings page we could add in a automated message. For example I have a shipping option which is 'I'm [...]
(48 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

Some interface improvement proposals - tatane79 (64)

Hi, As a BrickLink buyer, I would like to make some suggestions to improve the GUI: 1. It would be great to be able to search for parts in all my orders. 2. In the orders, I [...]
(48 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

Matching of ordered parts with Wanted Lists - tatane79 (64)

Hi, I'm using BrickLink as a Lego builder, buying regularly missing parts to complete two dozens of sets in the form of Wanted Lists. A great improvement to the tools provided [...]
(48 months ago, May 14, 2020, to Suggestions)

Adding a new supported currency. - Supam (118)

Hello there. Could be possible please, to add the Costa Rican Colón (CRC) among the other supported currencies in Bricklink? It can be helpful when pricing the shipping [...]
(48 months ago, May 12, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Suggestion for Wanted Lists - Brickwilbo (1534)

[...] You can turn on 'Show Country Flags in Feedback Profiles' here: (URL)
(48 months ago, May 12, 2020, to Suggestions)

Re: Suggestion for Wanted Lists - BellaFux (138)

Or you could ask at the shop if shipping to your place is possible before making the order . I asked my buyers via splash page, to check in before they actually order, so I [...]
(48 months ago, May 12, 2020, to Suggestions)

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