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View Thread Re: BEWARE! HACK TRIALS!! - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] How do you propose we solve the forum spam problem? A "member" registers in India or the USA, starts a single thread in the discussion forum advertising gummies [...]
(2 months ago, Mar 12, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: BEWARE! HACK TRIALS!! - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] The one they sent out on Monday, March 4th? (Subject: BrickLink phishing email) Yes, that email does contain a link to the following help page regarding One-Time [...]
(2 months ago, Mar 12, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: Becoming a Seller - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] As far as trusting this website is concerned, BrickLink is trustworthy; you can take my word for it… Did they give a reason why your driver's license was not accepted? [...]
(2 months ago, Mar 12, 2024, to Help)
View Thread Re: missing tile due to recent part merging ? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] There used to be four separate variants of this part in the catalog (one for each of the four directions), but BrickLink merged them all into one. Now, no one [...]
(2 months ago, Mar 9, 2024, to Catalog Identification)
View Thread Re: Make-up brush as a viable cleaning tool? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] You paint LEGO???
(2 months ago, Mar 9, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: Duster, BrickLink Retractable - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] It's for makeup. :)
(2 months ago, Mar 9, 2024, to LEGO products)
View Thread Re: IWD, come and gone unremarked? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] International Women's Day (March 8th) Normally, such a holiday would trigger a flurry of sales posts from sellers trying to capitalize on the celebration, [...]
(2 months ago, Mar 9, 2024, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: IWD, come and gone unremarked? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] I'm not so sure; you may need to "mansplain" this one;)
(2 months ago, Mar 9, 2024, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Seriously? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Just based on pure observation it seems like most forum users are vehemently opposed to the merges.
(2 months ago, Mar 9, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seriously? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Nice assembly. ;) 44301c69?
(2 months ago, Mar 9, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seriously? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] BrickLink would find some way to jeopardize site performance regardless. :D
(2 months ago, Mar 9, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seriously? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Yeah, I'm a bit skeptical about that last part…
(2 months ago, Mar 9, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seriously? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] The BrickLink Catalog Merge Period commenced around 800 BC/BCE and is expected to conclude sometime between 4000 and 5000 AD/CE.
(2 months ago, Mar 9, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seriously? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] If Russell were a politician, he would merge Canada with the U.S. :D:D
(2 months ago, Mar 9, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seriously? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Well, technically I think that would be considered a cosmetic difference rather than a functional difference, since the grooved jumper plates could simply be replaced [...]
(2 months ago, Mar 9, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Seriously? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] I'm sure BrickLink makes good money from fees. They're not missing much from one or a few sellers that decide to close their shop because they're unhappy [...]
(2 months ago, Mar 9, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: paying international VAT tax WHY - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Wow, I didn't know they made a liquid-state drive! :D I used to take LSD on my way to work every day. Speaking of Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, of course. ;)
(2 months ago, Mar 6, 2024, to Taxes)
View Thread Re: PayPal 1099K help - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] This is not a definitive answer, but I'm pretty sure they are included. Like Peregrinator, I list PayPal fees and sales tax as business expenses. Technically speaking, [...]
(2 months ago, Mar 6, 2024, to Taxes)
View Thread Re: paying international VAT tax WHY - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Indeed. I was just making fun of the number of acronyms they use. :D If someone is talking about GST/HST/PST/QST, you know they're talking about Canada. There's [...]
(2 months ago, Mar 6, 2024, to Taxes)
View Thread Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Yes, that's why I keep coming back!
(2 months ago, Mar 6, 2024, to Sales)
View Thread Re: paying international VAT tax WHY - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] I think Connie is complaining because BrickLink supports VAT exemptions for European buyers with a VAT number but not sales tax exemptions for American buyers with a [...]
(2 months ago, Mar 6, 2024, to Taxes)
View Thread Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] And it looks like you left them their 100th feedback! It's an Earth-shattering coincidence! :D Or maybe Arkansas-shattering, depending upon your perspective. :D
(2 months ago, Mar 6, 2024, to Sales)
View Thread Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Wow, impressive that in some places you can smell the internet. :D
(2 months ago, Mar 6, 2024, to Sales)
View Thread Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] I am not surprised that PlanetEarthToys is into Friends… :D
(2 months ago, Mar 6, 2024, to Sales)
View Thread Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Yeah, I find that a lot of newer websites actually run kinda slow due to all the extra code they run in the background and whatnot. Or maybe it's just my computer [...]
(2 months ago, Mar 6, 2024, to Sales)
View Thread Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] He claims he's not trying to live off of his profits, just trying to clear out some room: (URL) So, I think it's legit. He already has the Friends mini dolls [...]
(2 months ago, Mar 6, 2024, to Sales)
View Thread Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] I prefer bugs, but that's just my taste. :D
(2 months ago, Mar 6, 2024, to Sales)
View Thread Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Gotcha. I bought mine from the plant store, so I can't comment on growing them from seed.
(2 months ago, Mar 6, 2024, to Sales)
View Thread Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] And on BrickLink it's still 2011. :D
(2 months ago, Mar 6, 2024, to Sales)
View Thread Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] The Great Lakes are too cold for money trees. They're a tropical plant, native to Central and South America. Mine loved being without air conditioning in the hot [...]
(2 months ago, Mar 6, 2024, to Sales)
View Thread Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Thunder Bay is on Eastern Time, same as BrickLink. I do find it kind of weird since Thunder Bay is actually a little bit west of Chicago, which is on Central Time. If [...]
(2 months ago, Mar 6, 2024, to Sales)
View Thread Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] New conditions??? But you said that "no conditions apply"! :D
(2 months ago, Mar 6, 2024, to Sales)
View Thread Re: Spring flash sale!! 95% off, am I ready? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Well, with only 751 lots for sale, someone could circumvent the limit by simply placing nine separate orders. :D In all seriousness, I don't think you have much to [...]
(2 months ago, Mar 6, 2024, to Sales)
View Thread Re: Trains and tears - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Looks like Interstate 5 near Tacoma in 2017
(2 months ago, Mar 6, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: Seriously? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Yet they forgot to merge 44301 and 44302… :?
(2 months ago, Mar 2, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: IS THIS FAKE? Speckle black silver axe head - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Yay now I get to write the comics!
(3 months ago, Feb 27, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: IS THIS FAKE? Speckle black silver axe head - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] It says ©LEGO
(3 months ago, Feb 27, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: Quarter tiles! - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Did somebody say "quarter tiles"???
(3 months ago, Feb 27, 2024, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: 14k GOLD LEGO Brick FOUND! - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Ooh, shiny! How much is it worth? Now someone can finally add the inventory: (Gear goldbrick)
(3 months ago, Feb 25, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: Add Forum Topic - Politics - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Sorry for starting this thread. :(
(3 months ago, Feb 23, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Strange order - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Ship it to Delaware. :D In all seriousness, it does sound a bit strange. If you're not comfortable shipping the order, then you may want to request to cancel from [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 23, 2024, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Add Forum Topic - Politics - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Depending upon your perspective, such a discussion could actually be a very useful learning opportunity. For example, I know nothing about Dutch politics. Please enlighten [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 23, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Add Forum Topic - Politics - wildchicken13 (876)
Vote YES! The future of BrickLink depends on it. 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪🇳🇱
(3 months ago, Feb 22, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: APO/FPO - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] And just the other day this guy was complaining about the mess made by electric vehicles… (URL)
(3 months ago, Feb 22, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: APO/FPO - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] The seller says they only ship with DHL Express Courier, so I'm guessing it's door-to-door. But yes, ordinarily DHL would hand off the package to USPS for final [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 21, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: APO/FPO - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] I think the problem is that DHL is a private company and therefore doesn't have access to U.S. military bases. Poste Italiane will hand the package off to USPS for [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 21, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Search/Find Stores by City and Local Pickup? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] It makes sense to me. It's a lot easier to stalk/harass someone if you know what town/city they live in than just the state/province. For example, knowing that someone [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 21, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: APO/FPO - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Which courier do you use? DHL may not be able to deliver a package to an APO address but Poste Italiane should be able to.
(3 months ago, Feb 21, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: 403 Forbidden - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Actually, BrickLink only allows users to upload 2 MegaBloks, but no more than that.
(3 months ago, Feb 21, 2024, to Technical Issues)
View Thread Re: APO/FPO - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] It's actually a conflict between the United States and Japan.
(3 months ago, Feb 21, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Search/Find Stores by City and Local Pickup? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Well, it is relevant to your original request insofar as many BrickLink members are citizens of the European Union and therefore governed by its laws. Thus, BrickLink [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 19, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Adding Canada to my store - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] I think part of the problem is that the question is so broad that answering it seriously would require making a tutorial but thank you for linking to an existing one [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 19, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Adding Canada to my store - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] The Pirate Ship simple export rate starts at ten dollars for up to eight ounces: (URL)
(3 months ago, Feb 19, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: How to change order status for payment method - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] If the payment method is onsite and the customer pays offsite, then it's not possible to update the order status.
(3 months ago, Feb 19, 2024, to Help)
View Thread Re: Adding Canada to my store - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Like this one: (Minifigure sw1322) Never seen it before. Exotic.
(3 months ago, Feb 19, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Adding Canada to my store - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] The U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia and Trump tried to buy Greenland from Denmark so buying Canada isn't that far out of the question.
(3 months ago, Feb 19, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Pharrell Williams or Emmet Brickowski? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] How do you know that, though? Do you work for Universal Studios? That would actually be pretty cool if you do. I know someone who does, but I haven't spoken with [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 17, 2024, to Media)
View Thread Re: My Collection - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] (URL)
(3 months ago, Feb 17, 2024, to Help)
View Thread Merge Forum Topics - wildchicken13 (876)
Except for scammers, very few members post in Currency, Mosaick, Translation, Packing Dimensions, and LANG Español. These topics should be merged into General.
(3 months ago, Feb 17, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Enable Reaction, Multiquote, Editing in Forum - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] No personal information in the forum, please.
(3 months ago, Feb 17, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Bricklink Archive - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Stewardship will follow. ;)
(3 months ago, Feb 17, 2024, to Announce)
View Thread Re: Items that make you wonder was Lego thinking? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] It is in the Prairies/Plains. :D
(3 months ago, Feb 17, 2024, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Search/Find Stores by City and Local Pickup? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Well, if I were a Romanian buyer searching for stores in Romania, I'd probably search in Romanian rather than English. I don't think it's that far-fetched. [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 17, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Items that make you wonder was Lego thinking? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Do you mean Despicable Me? That's when they were originally introduced, although I do think they some separate Minions movies…
(3 months ago, Feb 17, 2024, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Items that make you wonder was Lego thinking? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] A lot of people care about Star Wars. The only Star Wars movie I've seen is The Force Awakens, but I thought it was pretty good. But, then again, I am a chicken.
(3 months ago, Feb 17, 2024, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Items that make you wonder was Lego thinking? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Well, the problem is not so much the batteries as it is the corrosion. These were just standard AA alkaline batteries, but with all that corrosion in the battery compartment [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 17, 2024, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Items that make you wonder was Lego thinking? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Only 710 years!? :D In all seriousness, just replace the battery. There's no need to replace the entire vehicle just because the battery doesn't work. For example, [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 17, 2024, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Search/Find Stores by City and Local Pickup? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] I think what yorbrick is trying to say is that being able to search a buyer or seller's address may not prevent people from transacting outside of BrickLink, but [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 17, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Items that make you wonder was Lego thinking? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] You've personally seen the someone dispose of an electric vehicle before?:D But, in all seriousness, there was a recent discussion in the forum about recycling. It [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 16, 2024, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: How remove purchases from want lists ? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Yeah, it's a technical limitation of BrickLink. I can't understand why you cannot simply copy the contents of one wanted list over to another, adding quantities [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 16, 2024, to Buying)
View Thread Re: Items that make you wonder was Lego thinking? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] There's plenty of weird stuff in the BrickLink catalog. NSFW: (URL) But, being dolls, they were marketed and sold dressed, not naked like they are in the catalog. [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 16, 2024, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Items that make you wonder was Lego thinking? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Keep in mind that the LEGO Group was founded in the 1930s. Smoking was very common back then and the adverse health effects of long-term smoking were not as well-known [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 16, 2024, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Hemorrhaging Sales - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Yeah, I tried that, and that's pretty much exactly what happened. :D Dijon's strong stuff. Many supermarkets around here carry Colman's English mustard which [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 15, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Hemorrhaging Sales - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Well, that raises the question: Why are you ordering stuff from Europe when you could simply order the same items from within the United States? Unless, of course, they [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 15, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Hemorrhaging Sales - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Well, that might explain it, if international shipping from Norway is cheaper than international shipping from the Netherlands or the European Union. When I order something [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 15, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Hemorrhaging Sales - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Well, I don't buy much LEGO these days, but per your recommendation I ordered some mustard from l'Abbaye de Sept-Fons. I can't cook, though, so I've no [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 15, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Hemorrhaging Sales - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Then just order from domestic stores with instant checkout.
(3 months ago, Feb 15, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Hemorrhaging Sales - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] I once shipped a four-pound package to France. It cost me $70, but I only charged the buyer $40. Pirate Ship's simple export rate starts at $13. [...] My point [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 15, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Merge Request - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Let me guess, it was a Russian hacker? :D
(3 months ago, Feb 15, 2024, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Exchange rate provider change - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] BrickLink exchanged one rate for another
(3 months ago, Feb 15, 2024, to Administrative)
View Thread Re: Ideal as a payment method - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] That was SWIFT. :)
(3 months ago, Feb 15, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Ideal as a payment method - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Most U.S. buyers are limited to just PayPal and Stripe due to sales tax collection. Many U.S. buyers would love some more flexibility, but BrickLink hasn't indicated [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 15, 2024, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Merge Request - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] No, just merge them all into one. Didn't someone hack into BrickLink and do that?
(3 months ago, Feb 15, 2024, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Hemorrhaging Sales - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] It's more of a matter of personal philosophy. Personally, I wouldn't complain about something unless I can personally do better; i.e., offer $4 shipping from [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 15, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Hemorrhaging Sales - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] No, it's clearly his outrageously high shipping costs that are causing him to lose sales. $3.95 to ship a zero-ounce package is ridiculous. :D
(3 months ago, Feb 15, 2024, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Hemorrhaging Sales - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Indeed, I've been keeping my shipping rates low to attract buyers, but it seems USPS has raised their rates recently, so I may be forced to raise mine to make up [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 15, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Merge Request - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Please mark the entire BrickLink catalog for deletion
(3 months ago, Feb 15, 2024, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Dupe Accounts to push Variant Merge Argument? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] What I meant is that, for the purpose of congressional apportionment, everyone is counted equally (even noncitizens). The Senate counts states equally; the House [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 15, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: Hemorrhaging Sales - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] In my personal experience, shipping from Europe to the U.S. is far cheaper than shipping from the U.S. to Europe, EU or not. So, in other words, it's U.S. sellers [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 15, 2024, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: How do I get my double paid VAT back?? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] pouah !
(3 months ago, Feb 13, 2024, to Taxes)
View Thread Re: How do I get my double paid VAT back?? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] I don't know about you, but I'd trust a French person (or at least someone claiming to be French) over Google when it comes to translating French to English. [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 13, 2024, to Taxes)
View Thread Re: Dupe Accounts to push Variant Merge Argument? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Your posts say much the same thing, but you're French, so your English doesn't sound as pretentious as mine does. :D They say Illinois is a microcosm of America. [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 13, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: Status cannot change to paid. - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] How's the weather in Delaware?
(3 months ago, Feb 13, 2024, to Help)
View Thread Re: Dupe Accounts to push Variant Merge Argument? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] But anyway, to bring the topic back to the current BrickLink catalog changes. If you read my post carefully, you'll notice that I am referring to the diversity of [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 13, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: Nothing more needs to be said but this pic…. - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] You weren't lying! (URL)
(3 months ago, Feb 13, 2024, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Nothing more needs to be said but this pic…. - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Reminds me of this:
(3 months ago, Feb 13, 2024, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Powered up problems - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] I just turned it on and it worked. I guess the classic advice "Have you tried turning it off and then on again?" is relevant here. Otherwise, see if you can get [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 13, 2024, to Help)
View Thread Re: Dupe Accounts to push Variant Merge Argument? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Trying not to sound meek. I first used it for the Apple Game Center (for my tenth birthday I also got an iPhone). [...] Indeed. I can't wait for the weather [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 13, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: Dupe Accounts to push Variant Merge Argument? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Well, he seems to be doing fine here. He runs one of the largest BrickLink stores in Canada. [...] George Floyd [...] Well, to be fair, it was PlanetEarthToys that [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 13, 2024, to General)
View Thread Re: Dupe Accounts to push Variant Merge Argument? - wildchicken13 (876)
[...] Well, the "chicken" part of my nickname comes from my aunt in Wisconsin, who gave me a book about how to raise chickens for my tenth birthday. She didn't [...]
(3 months ago, Feb 13, 2024, to General)

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