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View Thread Re: Protest of 3830c01 marked for deletion - yorbrick (1185)
[...] While this piece is being discussed, I have always found the name odd. It only looks like a 1x4 hinge brick when it is paired together. Therefore if it is not paired, [...]
(61 months ago, May 20, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Fair, safe and legal trading = BL principles - yorbrick (1185)
[...] Yeah, I totally agree. This is sort of covered already in the terms, as sellers must abide by their local laws, and writing contract terms that go against those just [...]
(61 months ago, May 14, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Fair, safe and legal trading = BL principles - yorbrick (1185)
[...] This issue has been around for years (as has the thread!). There is no legal right to cancellation without penalty. The buyer has a right to cancel, but that [...]
(61 months ago, May 13, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Fair, safe and legal trading = BL principles - yorbrick (1185)
[...] I don't really see how any of this is different to other countries that charge sales tax on imported goods over a threshold. If you buy over the threshold, you get [...]
(61 months ago, May 10, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Coral - yorbrick (1185)
[...] Don't forget "Priests' socks" black. All others are really very, very, very very dark blue. (URL)
(62 months ago, May 2, 2019, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Coral - yorbrick (1185)
[...] Don't start on lavender. I have about 15 different varieties in my garden, and none of them match the colour of BL's lavender.
(62 months ago, May 2, 2019, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Make website mobile-friendly - yorbrick (1185)
[...] It depends what you are buying. If just minifigures, then a normal to larger smart phone screen would be fine if there was a decent interface. Similarly, if buying from [...]
(62 months ago, May 1, 2019, to General)
View Thread Brand filter not working - yorbrick (1185)
The brand filter is not working correctly. I have LEGO only turned on, yet I am shown adverts for non-LEGO items during my searches. Is it possible to turn off non-LEGO products?
(62 months ago, Apr 22, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Lengths in “L” and 18654 - yorbrick (1185)
[...] I had never thought of it as a 1x1 liftarm, but that makes perfect sense at least in an algorithmic type way. A liftarm that cannot actually lift or connect anything! [...]
(62 months ago, Apr 17, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Lengths in “L” and 18654 - yorbrick (1185)
[...] Yes, consistency is key. Maybe as a definition, call 1L equal to what LEGO call 1M.
(62 months ago, Apr 17, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Lengths in “L” and 18654 - yorbrick (1185)
[...] Yeah, so why call this a pin 1/2 ... (Part 4274) And this ... (Part 49731) And everyone's favourite, the flick missile ... (Part 61184) Personally, I'd [...]
(62 months ago, Apr 17, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Lengths in “L” and 18654 - yorbrick (1185)
[...] Why half of it? And if it was half of it, shouldn't that one be named a "double pin". I have always taken a pin to be that whole part. If you have half of it, then [...]
(62 months ago, Apr 17, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Lego Store Pick Brick Wall Small Cup Vs Large - yorbrick (1185)
[...] That is a rough guide but with bricks you cannot fill the cups completely due to voids. I know in the past people have checked the value of filling a big vs small cup [...]
(62 months ago, Apr 8, 2019, to Inventories)
View Thread Re: Keffiyeh vs Turban - yorbrick (1185)
[...] Of course, Little Jack Horner sat in the corner ...
(62 months ago, Apr 8, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Keffiyeh vs Turban - yorbrick (1185)
[...] Spellings and especially accents are a real pain. My claim to fame is that I managed to get "Palantir" added to "Palantír". (Part 54821pb02) Not only didn't I know [...]
(62 months ago, Apr 8, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Keffiyeh vs Turban - yorbrick (1185)
[...] You can request a change, to add the word turban to it. (URL) For example, Katana was added to this one: (Part 30173b) Fortunately, the more basic "sword" was also kept!
(62 months ago, Apr 8, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: inconsistencies - yorbrick (1185)
[...] While names are updated quickly, I doubt that they will update categories so freely. Some people sort and store by type, and to just move a part from one type to another [...]
(62 months ago, Apr 8, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Lego Store Pick Brick Wall Small Cup Vs Large - yorbrick (1185)
[...] If you think you can sell them for the 6c price, you should have filled up with the 1x1 round tile (closed eye). You can pack more than 3x of those than the 2x2 [...]
(62 months ago, Apr 8, 2019, to Inventories)
View Thread Re: inconsistencies - yorbrick (1185)
[...] There is no consistency, both could be either. You could say the parent of 6576 is either a 4x8 plate or 4x8 tile, but the 4x8 tile doesn't exist so 6576 must be [...]
(62 months ago, Apr 8, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seprate entries for each book of instructions - yorbrick (1185)
[...] You should always get the full set of instructions, unless otherwise noted.
(63 months ago, Apr 4, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Help identifying these green colors - yorbrick (1185)
[...] Looks like sand green and light green.
(63 months ago, Apr 3, 2019, to Colors)
View Thread Re: 53705 - Copper and.. something else? - yorbrick (1185)
[...] I imagine it is copper, I have seen a wide variation in metallic colours in that part.
(63 months ago, Apr 3, 2019, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Make paperwork optional - yorbrick (1185)
[...] Only if the seller has the right to refuse to add paperwork and allow them to charge for it if a buyer wants it. If not selected by the seller, then the buyer should [...]
(63 months ago, Apr 1, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: cant's see all color variants listed on sale - yorbrick (1185)
[...] Are you looking under "all" or "known" colors?
(63 months ago, Mar 25, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Ghost Buy feature from sellers own store - yorbrick (1185)
I imagine the BL worry is that a buyer could just email a xml file to a seller, they pick the order as themselves so no fees, invoice by email, then send it off.
(63 months ago, Mar 21, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Helmet 90392pb01 metallic gold or tan? - yorbrick (1185)
[...] Yes, some chrome parts, such as this torso are similar: (Part 973pb1126c01) It is the base colour inside (which is OK) but also if you move the arms from their [...]
(63 months ago, Mar 11, 2019, to Colors)
View Thread Re: How should i name this set? - yorbrick (1185)
[...] This set is on ebay - same photos. 183718197300 Is it yours?
(63 months ago, Mar 8, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: How should i name this set? - yorbrick (1185)
[...] I would add "Space 3-Pack" to the title, seeing as that is what is written on it. If someone doesn't know what it is, that will probably be a search term.
(63 months ago, Mar 7, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: how to? - hypothetical inventory from a haul - yorbrick (1185)
[...] Use this tool to identify sets: (URL)
(63 months ago, Mar 6, 2019, to Inventories)
View Thread Re: How to list? - yorbrick (1185)
[...] Do they still have holes in the head? I guess they are glued? If so they cannot be sold as parts. I guess you could try selling as glued minifigures, but they might be [...]
(64 months ago, Mar 1, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Unknown Lego part, 2 x 2 curved Top? - yorbrick (1185)
[...] (Part 30165) These in tan and dark purple? or are they a different colour, it is hard to tell.
(64 months ago, Feb 26, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Why is Finch Dallow sw1005 from 2017? - yorbrick (1185)
[...] Although box art didn't change, there are some other similar sets: (Set 9464-1) Glow in the dark vs non-glow in the dark. (Set 21103-1) Sheild vs shield version.
(64 months ago, Feb 26, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Fine print regarding lot quanities - yorbrick (1185)
[...] Do you mean the average lot value is $1, or that every lot must be a multiple of $1 (or at least $1)? Average lot values are common now, and should be stated [...]
(64 months ago, Feb 21, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Original Box Entry for Games (gear) - yorbrick (1185)
[...] It has been asked a number of times in the past, I think the reason is that anything in "gear" is defined as not have packaging. Also gear cannot be incomplete which [...]
(64 months ago, Feb 18, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: We need a modern way to part out sets. - yorbrick (1185)
[...] Use the "exclude all parts" option when you part out, that way you can click each part as you include them. It means you can stop uploading parts during a part out whenever [...]
(64 months ago, Feb 16, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Irresponsible people in bricklink - yorbrick (1185)
[...] Why not use the existing setup of reporting them as non-paying buyers rather than requesting a new feature.
(64 months ago, Feb 15, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous? - yorbrick (1185)
[...] I guess it does in a way as you can search for "arch 1 x 6 x 2 -curved -pattern" if you don't care which one you get, but it only really works for searches and not [...]
(64 months ago, Feb 12, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous? - yorbrick (1185)
[...] The thin / thick thing is described in the notes, and mm dimensions given. Personally, the difference between the old and new style (with/without the reinforcement) [...]
(64 months ago, Feb 12, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Please approve, in hand - yorbrick (1185)
[...] I'm hoping they do release worldwide, and not limited. It would be stupid not to. If they don't release Emmet and Wyldstyle, then there is no point in wider releases [...]
(64 months ago, Feb 8, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: New and Used: more shades of grey are needed - yorbrick (1185)
[...] I agree there should be different qualities of used, although it would probably cause more arguments than it will solve. I tend to avoid buying any used parts unless [...]
(64 months ago, Feb 6, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Discount on only used parts? - yorbrick (1185)
[...] Go here, enter the discount, then under condition select items that are USED. (URL)
(65 months ago, Jan 31, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Lego Movie 2 set 71023 Mini Figures - yorbrick (1185)
[...] A day or two. Official release date is tomorrow. Although they have been out here for a couple of weeks now. My early ones went on ebay.
(65 months ago, Jan 31, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Complete set of Unikitty CMFs? - yorbrick (1185)
[...] I agree it has been a pain that it has not happened in the past to maintain the "purity" of the catalogue. Same with other important assemblies (like Treebeard and [...]
(65 months ago, Jan 28, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Feedback removal - yorbrick (1185)
[...] And I would say that is fine, adding on a dollar or so for additional costs is reasonable. And I imagine most buyers here would agree with that. I can see that is the [...]
(65 months ago, Jan 24, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Feedback removal - yorbrick (1185)
[...] Out of interest, would you buy from them again knowing they overcharge for postage?
(65 months ago, Jan 24, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Feedback removal - yorbrick (1185)
[...] You are not amazon though. Most sellers here charge reasonable postage charges and most buyers can accept that if a seller says it is going to cost $X to post it will [...]
(65 months ago, Jan 24, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Feedback removal - yorbrick (1185)
[...] I don't think that is the case. Reasonable expenses are fine. I prefer to see a single S+H charge but it should be related to what it costs to post.
(65 months ago, Jan 24, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Feedback removal - yorbrick (1185)
[...] So would you tell the buyer upfront that the "postage" charge is broken down into $1 for this, $1 for that, and another $2 for this, and so on? So that they know you [...]
(65 months ago, Jan 24, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Feedback removal - yorbrick (1185)
[...] Just because you are told something up front doesn't mean you shouldn't comment on it. For example, sellers often say something along the lines of "New doesn't [...]
(65 months ago, Jan 24, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Feedback removal - yorbrick (1185)
[...] Of course the customer accepted that would be the cost for postage, but then later found out it was not true and that the seller is overcharging for postage via IC. Should [...]
(65 months ago, Jan 24, 2019, to Suggestions)

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