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Re: DO AWAY WITH PRICE GUIDE....... - thewolf06 (49)

[...] Well, its only as much nonsense as the rest of the posts, actually this might make more sense. If a buyer can not compare the prices in a wanted list to other sellers, [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: DO AWAY WITH PRICE GUIDE....... - viejos (670)

[...] One thing I have noticed recently is that the site admins are reading the suggestions and starting to process the backlog from years back. They are taking the risk of [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: DO AWAY WITH PRICE GUIDE....... - Heartbricker (18119)

[...] While they do that- they should close the site altogether too!!! :p All due respect; when you post non-sense suggestions- BL admins do look as them, in my experience BL [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - Burliman (42)

I voted yes. In the end it's an ease of use feature for a buyer and should be reinstated. The price list for a part can be sorted by lowest price, the want lists can have [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Inventory Change Request for Set 4977-1 - viejos (670)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 4977-1) * Delete 1 Part 2033c01 Flat Silver Duplo Ladder (Fire) on Turntable Base (Complete Assembly) (Counterpart) [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Inventories Requests)

Re: DO AWAY WITH PRICE GUIDE....... - viejos (670)

[...] LOL!
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

DO AWAY WITH PRICE GUIDE....... - thewolf06 (49)

This site is going in the right direction with taking away important features like being able to compare price. I think we need to go one step further and COMPLETELY DELETE the [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - viejos (670)

[...] Excellent suggestion, thanks for raising the issue. I can't see how more information is going to be bad for stores. They want happy customers, not people who are [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - TokerSays (78)

If we keep prices high we will keep the larger stores we will keep the larger stores because they will continue to make a profit. I think we'll lose the smaller stores because [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 3613-1 - viejos (670)

[...] Most definitely Dark Gray. See image. Also notice current listings for sale: (Part 2033) (Part 4567c02) (Part 2033c01) In all three cases there are several Dark Gray listings [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Inventories Requests)

Inventory Change Request for Set 3613-1 - viejos (670)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 3613-1) * Change 1 Part {Flat Silver to Dark Gray} 2033 Duplo Ladder (Fire) * Change 1 Part {Flat Silver to Dark [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Inventories Requests)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - tEoS (5297)

This is where I think you are a little confused. If I as builder decide that I don't need a bag of parts, then I can list them in my store for whatever price I want. I'm [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - TokerSays (78)

I guess that's where I get a little flustered. I wish I could remember where but I saw that Bricklink started out because one Lego hobbyist had a bunch of extra pieces that [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - qwertyboy (7855)

[...] Selling LEGO on BL roughly goes like this (assuming you are talking about parts): - Seller buys LEGO somewhere. - If it comes in sealed sets (for instance, [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - tEoS (5297)

Sellers pay the fees on BL which is a percentage of the order price (before shipping). This is in addition to the fee that PayPal charges to accept payment (that [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - picabo (2037)

[...] Plus Paypal fees on the total including on the shipping fees. [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - M.Boss (99)

[...] Yes, see (URL) M.Boss
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - TokerSays (78)

Honest question, do Sellers pay a surcharge on every piece they sell? In Suggestions, M.Boss writes: [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - qwertyboy (7855)

[...] A normal (ideal?) market mechanism would have prices settle at what the buyer is willing to pay. In an earlier post from yourself, you literally said that you [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - M.Boss (99)

[...] It's a bad thing for everyone if the price keeps getting lower. Bad for sellers as lowering margins means no profits and having to close their doors. Eventually this [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - TokerSays (78)

Hi Niek - I am a prime example of a Buyer lowering piece price because given enough information I will purchase the piece at the best value. Why is that a bad thing? I would [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - TokerSays (78)

For those of you who may have difficulty finding where to vote, please follow the link below. In the upper left under the author information is a voting box. Yes - Bring back [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: Mass coupons - mfav (174)

If you're willing to leave the cozy bosom of Bricklink, you can use bulk email software like (URL) or (URL) I have no idea what the BL store admin side of the equation would [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - tEoS (5297)

I was just pondering how I've changed as a buyer over my years as an AFOL and there was a time when I wouldn't think twice about paying MSRP for a new set I wanted. [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - tEoS (5297)

That's a really troubling idea, but we may just need a really bold move (or moves) to turn the market around. [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - qwertyboy (7855)

[...] Yup. Totally agree. The downward spiral has been there for a while. With the ever-rising (so it seems) popularity of LEGO, more and more people jump on the bandwagon [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - SylvainLS (46)

[...] Thanks for that info. [...] I’d like it back… if it’s clearly stated how it is calculated (we had much trouble figuring it out when the feature appeared).
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - Admin_Jaclyn (27)

Just to clear things up - we did remove this intentionally. Please vote on this suggestion if you would like to bring it back and feel free to post comments/feedback below. [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - tEoS (5297)

As you are most likely aware, this has been going on long before the feature was offered. Back when we had sellers like ShackyShuffle and House of Logos listing at what appeared [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - WoutR (920)

[...] One thing that I am missing from this discussion is that the price comparison tool was fundamentally flawed and gave buyers a misleading sense of confidence. In many [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Inventory Change Request for Set 8159-1 - BricksShop (3078)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 8159-1) * Add 1 Part 50950pb015L Red Slope, Curved 3 x 1 No Studs with Black Togokahn Pattern, Model Back Left (Sticker) [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Inventories Requests)

Inventory Change Request for Set 42002-1 - BricksShop (3078)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 42002-1) * Add 1 Part 6239pb064 Dark Bluish Gray Tail Shuttle with Light Bluish Gray Checkered Pattern on Both Sides (Stickers) [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Inventories Requests)

Inventory Change Request for Set 8864-1 - BricksShop (3078)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 8864-1) * Add 1 Part 54200pb081R Red Slope 30 1 x 1 x 2/3 with White 'WR' World Racer Logo Pattern Model Right Side [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Inventories Requests)

Inventory Change Request for Set 8864-1 - BricksShop (3078)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 8864-1) * Add 1 Part 50956pb030 Lime Wedge 10 x 3 Right with 'KYOTO ZURUHAI' and Switches Pattern (Stickers) [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Inventories Requests)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - bobbyworld (191)

[...] I vote mostly yes. But if use bricklink's automatic store finder by best value its pretty much going to find you the cheapest. One of the things I liked about % feature [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - qwertyboy (7855)

[...] Well, _you_ are a prime example of this effect. You said yourself that you used this feature to buy pieces at the lowest price. When you make that buy, it will get added [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Inventory Change Request for Set 4977-1 - viejos (670)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 4977-1) * Delete 1 Part 58497c01 Black Duplo Hose 11L with Over-the-Stud-Size Rubber End & Stud-Size Pearl Light Gray End [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Inventories Requests)

Re: Mass coupons - Brickwilbo (1534)

[...] Admin removed this feature years ago to prevent mass spamming with coupons.
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Inventory Change Request for Set 4977-1 - viejos (670)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 4977-1) * Change 1 Part {Light Bluish Gray to Black} {58497c01 Duplo Hose 11L with Over-the-Stud-Size Rubber End & Stud-Size [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Inventories Requests)

Mass coupons - legoman84 (2894)

I wish there was a way to send out coupons to multiple BrickLink memebers at one time.
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - bb597546 (192)

[...] +1 from us. Mike & Melissa
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - MrDrem (17)

[...] To be honest, I'd not thought of using it as a buyer, seeing it as a sellers tool, but I can see how I can do so on reflection. Thanks for the suggestion. :)
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - TokerSays (78)

[...] Hi Marc - I've heard a few mentions now of how the Price Guide has impacted prices. Can you give me an example of where a Buyer with easy access to an average price [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - FigBits (3558)

[...] As I mentioned, the votes don't matter. BrickLink created this feature because they thought it would be a good thing overall. Lots of people complained about it [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - FigBits (3558)

[...] It's complicated. In the short term, it benefits some sellers and not others. (Sellers who have been racing to the bottom for prices will likely see fewer orders [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - tEoS (5297)

I've tried to get a handle on BrickOwl, but I find it to be extremely unpleasant to navigate and make use of it's features. This could just be a cause of my 14+ years [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - TokerSays (78)

[...] Hi again Marc - As a Seller if it doesn't matter to you, then could you support me as a Buyer? Vote yes to bring it back. Makes no difference to you, but it helps [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - TokerSays (78)

[...] Thanks Marc - perhaps we're thinking along two different lines. I think what I'd really like this thread to consider is; does removing the average price tool [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - FigBits (3558)

[...] Buyers can use BrickStock. (And I believe that most sellers do not.) [...] I have long argued that BL's policies have favored sellers over buyers, and [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - FigBits (3558)

[...] I'm not really sure what that means. BrickLink's presumed motive is to be successful. That usually translates into being profitable (though the owner is [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - MrDrem (17)

[...] I'd argue that there is now a discrepancy between sellers, who have access to tolls like BrickStock that automates pricing against 6 month averages, and buyers, who [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - TokerSays (78)

[...] Thanks Marc - What I hear is the invisible hand of the marketplace is very visible on Bricklink, it is the hand of profit. Limit the amount of information provided to [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - FigBits (3558)

[...] From the sounds of your previous post, that's not what would happen. Rather, you would find the best price for the item you need, and then add some extra stuff from [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - TokerSays (78)

[...] Thanks Niek, I think I understand where you are coming from. It's like the big box stores putting the Mom and Pop shops out of business by undercutting prices. [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - randyf (442)

[...] +1
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - qwertyboy (7855)

If you allow me to take one sentence out of your reply: [...] This is _exactly_ why others would argue to have that feature removed. And if you allow me to quote another tidbit [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - Thaum (116)

[...] Voted yes. I could only second this. It made it easier to choose a store
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - TokerSays (78)

[...] I understand Niek. Not everyone understands my sense of humor. I'll be more realistic; I need a pearl gold round plate. The price runs from 10 cents to $1.48. [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - MrDrem (17)

[...] It did make me wonder what he'd been toking. MrDrem
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - qwertyboy (7855)

[...] Comparing wanting to buy cheaper LEGO to starving children is not the way to go. Just for this, I am tempted to vote 'no' as well. Niek.
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Re: price overview when buying a wanted list - TokerSays (78)

[...] Brickwilbo - how can you be so cruel? If I am starving a slice of bread would be worth $1000 to me. And I'm starving, I need that bread. I would gladly pay you [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Suggestions)

Inventory Change Request for Set 10740-1 - dmaster.hu (21)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 10740-1) * Add 1 Gear 759528c03 Dark Red Storage Case with Rounded Corners and Red Lid * Add 3 Gear 759532 Red Storage Case [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Inventories Requests)

Inventory Change Request for Set 6168-1 - viejos (670)

Please make changes to the following inventory: (Set 6168-1) * Change 1 Minifig {47394pb077 Duplo Figure Lego Ville, Male Fireman, Black Legs, Flesh Hands, Silver Helmet, Blue [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 13, 2017, to Inventories Requests)