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View Thread Re: Any Value to 252 glued Blacktron 1 sp001 - Bricklord (17793)
Nail polish remover is to Lego people what pure sulphuric acid is to humans. Given the age of the figures and the strength of the glue, I would think that they are best left [...]
(16 months ago, Jan 26, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Alleged Bricklink Customer Support email - Bricklord (17793)
Admin Russell, If you would be so kid as to message me - NOT email - I would like to report a highly dubious email exchange from someone claiming to be from Bricklink Customer [...]
(16 months ago, Jan 26, 2023, to Problem)
View Thread Re: "Canada Tax" - Possible error for some - Bricklord (17793)
Admin Russell, To clarify what the issue on the Sellers end is that Emporiosa is seeking to have addressed is that any entity collecting GST either for a Goods or a Service, [...]
(16 months ago, Jan 10, 2023, to Taxes)
View Thread Re: Mobile friendly site! - Bricklord (17793)
Why encoruage people to Darwin themselves out of the gene pool (and customer pool). Use a computer like a proper homo sapien. In Suggestions, enzo_mmx writes: [...]
(17 months ago, Dec 13, 2022, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Fix contradictory rules - assembled minifigs - Bricklord (17793)
1-800-waah. I have been selling 20+ years on here and on Ebay before that. I have always assembled miinfigs taken from sets, less cloth parts, and sealed them individually in [...]
(18 months ago, Nov 9, 2022, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: What does everyone do with junk parts?? - Bricklord (17793)
Generic brick and plate can usually work as filler and internal structure. Damaged and broken parts I get are kept used when I set up the brick scrapyard in a layout. "Where [...]
(20 months ago, Oct 4, 2022, to General)
View Thread Re: Canadian Sales Tax - Authorized Agent forms - Bricklord (17793)
Yes, most interested in what they have to say about this, if and when they even bother to. Bricklord In Taxes, Emporiosa writes: [...]
(20 months ago, Sep 30, 2022, to Taxes)
View Thread Re: What seems to be the problem? - Bricklord (17793)
I have noticed the few Orders to and from Germany that I have this year have all taken far, far longer either way to arrive. My suspicion is that the issue is on the Germany [...]
(21 months ago, Aug 19, 2022, to Buying)
View Thread Re: Bricklink email? is it real? - Bricklord (17793)
As others have observed, this was poorly worded and disseminated in a manner that could only raise questions as to its veracity. While the intent is clear, and the desire to [...]
(22 months ago, Aug 3, 2022, to Help)
View Thread Re: Canadian Letter Mail vs Parcel Post - Bricklord (17793)
I won't go over 200g for domestic or over 100g for US/international. Instructions/stickers I will go higher. Otherwise its all small packet/parcel rates. In Shipping, Tiggy2 [...]
(23 months ago, Jun 13, 2022, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: non paying buyer - Bricklord (17793)
If you file the NPB and get it completed then the Buyer loses the ability to leave feedback for that Order. You as the Seller still get that ability in order to warn others. [...]
(24 months ago, Jun 2, 2022, to Problem)
View Thread Re: More odd items not Lego - Bricklord (17793)
If they are roughly the same diameter as a 1x1 round brick I would say maybe Zoids parts? In General, Stuart9 writes: [...]
(24 months ago, May 25, 2022, to General)
View Thread Re: Another identification - Bricklord (17793)
They are not windows, they are doors. (URL) In Catalog Identification, Bricksgram writes: [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 25, 2022, to Catalog Identification)
View Thread Re: Tracking numbers - Bricklord (17793)
That's nice, but there is far more to this world than just the US. In Shipping, runner.caller writes: [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 21, 2022, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Tracking numbers - Bricklord (17793)
Another point to consider is have you requested tracking with all of your Orders? Not all shipping methods include tracking, and tracking usually costs more. In Shipping, [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 21, 2022, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Canadian Sellers Fedex Canada to U.S.? - Bricklord (17793)
One of the many reasons I refuse to entertain the use of couriers. They are all a ripoff. Canad Post Expedited is insured, trackable and reasonably fast. Expresspost USA a bit [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 22, 2022, to Help)
View Thread Re: Not Getting Orders From Other Countries Issue - Bricklord (17793)
Its a combination of the exchange rate and increased bureaucracy/taxation in Europe. Domestic sales are 90% of my orders now, whereas they were about 60% before. In Problem, [...]
(29 months ago, Dec 24, 2021, to Problem)
View Thread Hot bricks - Bricklord (17793)
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(30 months ago, Dec 2, 2021, to General)
View Thread Re: Experience in parting CMF ? - Bricklord (17793)
The only ones I have parted out over the years are ones where I want a part or two out to of them but not the remainder of the CMF. Leaving them sealed as individual CMF's [...]
(31 months ago, Nov 5, 2021, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Capes on or off when shipping minifigs - Bricklord (17793)
As I only sell new minifigs, capes and similar cloth parts stay off. And left in the boxes if at all possible. I do normally assemble minifigs to ensure completeness and reduce [...]
(32 months ago, Sep 27, 2021, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Canada post delays to UK - Bricklord (17793)
A tad slow but they are getting through for me. Not as fast as in normal times, but not as tardy as this time last year. Patience. In Help, StephenB76 writes: [...]
(34 months ago, Aug 4, 2021, to Help)
View Thread Re: Order from a duplicate account - Bricklord (17793)
Under the Problem Buyer tab there is an option to report duplicate accounts. Do so and the new one will be merged with the old. In Problem, SezaR writes: [...]
(34 months ago, Jul 27, 2021, to Problem)
View Thread Re: Help Identifying Parts - possibly not Lego - Bricklord (17793)
Not Lego. They look like Tente parts, but Tente does not work with Lego. That an I have never seen those parts from Tente in black. Perhaps someone ripped Tente off instead of [...]
(34 months ago, Jul 22, 2021, to Catalog Identification)
View Thread Re: buyers comment in purchasing - Bricklord (17793)
Do you have the Price Quote feature enabled in your store? If so, then the buyer has no excuse. They chose not to request a Quote and committed to the purchace, in accordance [...]
(34 months ago, Jul 22, 2021, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Offer an option to "Cancel without feedback" - Bricklord (17793)
You are quite correct, this is a much discussed and long overdue deficiency with the site in need of rectification. A simpler means of accomplishing this, at least to me, is [...]
(35 months ago, Jul 5, 2021, to Selling)
View Thread Hey Yanks.... - Bricklord (17793)
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(35 months ago, Jul 4, 2021, to General)
View Thread Re: Shipping to Europe from Canada - Bricklord (17793)
Varies with the country. UK seems to have a 1-4 week lag (likely held in Customs). France is about normal, and Germany not much above what would otherwise be normal. [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 25, 2021, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: NPB - Bricklord (17793)
You have to let the proce3ss run its course. 7 days before you complete the NPB to cancel it, if the delinquent does not communicate or pay. 14 day if they communicate. After [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 21, 2021, to Help)
View Thread Re: adhering lego so it won't come apart - Bricklord (17793)
Kragling (gluing) bricks together is considered sacrilege. However, if you absolutely must, different glues will have different results. Most model glues will actually [...]
(35 months ago, Jun 20, 2021, to Problem)
View Thread Re: Please add "i no longer want this order" - Bricklord (17793)
'Smells like bluf.' I do not often post on the forums, but I do follow them. For years I have perused the various threads and noticed your propensity for commenting on [...]
(36 months ago, Jun 15, 2021, to Feedback)
View Thread Re: Please add "i no longer want this order" - Bricklord (17793)
You tell us. You seem to be the expert on how the world works outside your borders. In Feedback, Teup writes: [...]
(36 months ago, Jun 15, 2021, to Feedback)
View Thread Re: Please add "i no longer want this order" - Bricklord (17793)
You would do well to remember that your cited 'legal rights' apply only to your country. This is a world wide platform for selling. What applies in your country does [...]
(36 months ago, Jun 15, 2021, to Feedback)
View Thread Re: Please add "i no longer want this order" - Bricklord (17793)
you just got yourself stoplisted in yet another store. I will thank you however for at least warning me before I waste my time on you. In Feedback, Deedesria writes: [...]
(36 months ago, Jun 15, 2021, to Feedback)
View Thread Re: Package tracking from Canada to the US - Bricklord (17793)
Unless your order/parcel will be over 2kg, you have to ask for tracking. Under 2kg are small packet rates and they do not automatically come with tracking. Until Admin finally [...]
(36 months ago, May 19, 2021, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Include Shipping Costs - Bricklord (17793)
Their is also the Quote function. Perhaps trying reading the help guide or Site Map before ranting publicly.... n Suggestions, bwk4s writes: [...]
(41 months ago, Dec 30, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Allow invoices in any order status - Bricklord (17793)
I concur on all aspects of this thread. The inability to resend an invoice to a buyer after I have had to file an NPB to get their attention makes resolving the issue far likelier [...]
(49 months ago, May 4, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Change NPB Timeline - Bricklord (17793)
I fully agree, it is far too long to deal with the deadbeats here on BL. 8 days to me would be best, 4 and 4 and cancel. Frees up inventory. In Suggestions, MidwestBrick writes: [...]
(61 months ago, May 3, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: We need a modern way to part out sets. - Bricklord (17793)
I do not quite understand what all the griping is about concerning the Part Out function. To me, it is one of the precious few parts of BL that the current Admin regime has actually [...]
(64 months ago, Feb 19, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - Bricklord (17793)
I fully support this; it is years overdue as an option for a seller to have in their store. What also needs to be implemented is the option for a seller to refuse to allow [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 31, 2018, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Who akes OCR cannot leave feedback - Bricklord (17793)
I am not completely without heart. While this particular scenario has never yet occurred, I would weigh such a story with that persons existing feedback, and their attitude up [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 21, 2018, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Who akes OCR cannot leave feedback - Bricklord (17793)
The purpose of feedback is to give others a fair review of ones dealings with another, be it as a seller or as a buyer. If a buyer makes a bogus order in my store, I need the [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 20, 2018, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Who akes OCR cannot leave feedback - Bricklord (17793)
I've tried being nice and accepting OCR's, only to be burned by too many immature would be buyers. It can still be a mutual agreement, but the one who initiates the [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 20, 2018, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Who akes OCR cannot leave feedback - Bricklord (17793)
Yes, I fully support this idea - it is long overdue. I make it clear that if a buyer places and Order, the buyer is expected to pay. I do not accept OCR's. If the buyer refuses [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 20, 2018, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Allow for a Quote only option - Bricklord (17793)
Hear, hear! The concept of the Quote Request is one of the precious few useful innovations under the new management. However, that it can only be found and selected as a secondary [...]
(74 months ago, Apr 12, 2018, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: No Instant Checkout = Force must offer Quote - Bricklord (17793)
That is the case. If any of the items in an open quote are sold below the quantity within that quote before that quote is accepted, then the system automatically cancels the [...]
(79 months ago, Nov 27, 2017, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: No Instant Checkout = Force must offer Quote - Bricklord (17793)
What extra work? One has to calculate the shipping on every order to invoice for it anyway. This is simply a buffer between the prospective buyer committing to an order and simply [...]
(79 months ago, Nov 27, 2017, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: No Instant Checkout = Force must offer Quote - Bricklord (17793)
Respectfully, the key flaw in your position is that you actually make 'pre, during and post' queries to stores you shop in. Far to many others can't be bothered, [...]
(79 months ago, Nov 27, 2017, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: No Instant Checkout = Force must offer Quote - Bricklord (17793)
Fully supported. I have had the Quote function enabled since it was first introduced, and have no intention of ever screwing myself and my customers over by implementing that [...]
(79 months ago, Nov 27, 2017, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: BrickLink you are losing business - Bricklord (17793)
You are 1c short of grasping the problem. Postal rate are not just determined by weight, but by volume as well. Or are you suggesting that sellers should only ship as parcels, [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 20, 2017, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: BrickLink you are losing business - Bricklord (17793)
What part of Canada Post's guidelines are you wilfully ignoring? it is not just weight that determines a rate, but the volume as well. Or are you only shipping as parcels? [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 20, 2017, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: BrickLink you are losing business - Bricklord (17793)
I completely concur. The Canada Post rates/tables would make any such automatic shipping calculation even more overpriced than the exact rate they already charge. An automatic [...]
(87 months ago, Mar 20, 2017, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Revsion to NPB process (addendum to Foster's) - Bricklord (17793)
REBUTTAL: Not to stomp an an idea, and given my slow connection speed at he moment, I cannot wade through all other replies. However: 1. Not a chance. The problem is that BL [...]
(104 months ago, Oct 26, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Add 'Customs Fraud' to option to cancel order - Bricklord (17793)
I emphatically support this as well. Admin's refusal to read messages or follow the history of an order, when it is logged in BL records, and pigheaded adherance to the [...]
(109 months ago, May 22, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Add 'Customs Fraud' to option to cancel order - Bricklord (17793)
Fully agreed with and supported. In Suggestions, LordSkylark writes: [...]
(109 months ago, May 22, 2015, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Notify Buyers if Store Suspended or Shut Down - Bricklord (17793)
Excellent idea! In Suggestions, fosterbengoshi writes: [...]
(124 months ago, Mar 14, 2014, to Suggestions)
View Thread Shopping Cart Weights - Bricklord (17793)
Why, oh why, must buyers have to enable this feature of their own accord? I have them enabled in my store so that buyers can easily see their order weight. Yet almost every day [...]
(139 months ago, Dec 12, 2012, to Suggestions)