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View Thread Re: Tell Me: What Do Sellers Want Most? - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] You can change what each item weighs or change the size or have Instant Checkout use weight or size and modify all that yourself for each item. If we all had to abide [...]
(16 months ago, Jan 26, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Tell Me: What Do Sellers Want Most? - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] I just went to one store and have a classic example of how frustrating using Non-Instant Checkout would be if I were a buyer. I have loaded up a cart with 470oz of [...]
(16 months ago, Jan 26, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Tell Me: What Do Sellers Want Most? - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] A lot. I want a lot of stuff. I do agree with items others have mentioned to reduce confusion within the website, but am going to take a different angle here. I'll [...]
(16 months ago, Jan 26, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Amazon who? (Part 4) - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] 34 mins per lot is definitely quite the record. Glad your bar is set high to get that average down on the next one for "time per lot". You can do it! :)
(16 months ago, Jan 23, 2023, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Is Blue-Violet really a thing? - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Yes. I know I had some in my shop but may have sold them all. It is definitely different than any other color and once you see it, you'll know.
(16 months ago, Jan 21, 2023, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Is it ok to use wood base? - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] You are your own judge, so do whatever it is gets the job done and makes you happy. Remember too that competitions don't start from the floor, they use a table [...]
(16 months ago, Jan 20, 2023, to My Own Creation)
View Thread Re: Problem order with Brickiton (Dutch shop) - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] This happened to me a few years ago. It wasn't life-threatening, but I was in the hospital for an unexpected visit for 5 days (dislocated and broken ankle and [...]
(16 months ago, Jan 19, 2023, to Problem Order)
View Thread Re: Acquiring boxes and packaging - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Just thought of one more thing... I'm sure there are comparable costs here elsewhere or maybe better deals elsewhere, but whenever Costco puts their Heavy Duty packing [...]
(17 months ago, Dec 20, 2022, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Acquiring boxes and packaging - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] I didn't say to use USPS flat rate boxes, only the bubble mailer flat rate. I would agree that USPS Flat Rate Boxes are terribly priced. But USPS has free boxes [...]
(17 months ago, Dec 19, 2022, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Acquiring boxes and packaging - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] It's quite simple really. #1 - before you buy something, know how you will ship it. This is a lesson many of us have learned when buying those largest of sets. [...]
(17 months ago, Dec 19, 2022, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Who has free shipping in the USA - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Instant Checkout on everything and Free Shipping on orders of at least $25. Also, the vast majority of orders ship by the next day (of course depends what day of [...]
(17 months ago, Dec 19, 2022, to Buying)
View Thread Re: Adding shipping after order is paid - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] I gotcha. Overall, I am so thankful for Instant Checkout. Avoids all these scenario's. :) Take care!
(20 months ago, Sep 27, 2022, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Adding shipping after order is paid - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] I don't think I'm confused. I wouldn't worry about 50 cents and during the time when I didn't offer free shipping (pre-Instant Checkout days), [...]
(20 months ago, Sep 27, 2022, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Adding shipping after order is paid - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Is 50 cents worth an argument or neutral/negative feedback if the buyer feels like shipping charges are more than actual or that they are being ripped off a little? [...]
(20 months ago, Sep 27, 2022, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Minifigure Condition - New - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Nothing I usually have to worry about as I buy all my Lego from Retail stores. but of course it would be an outliner if they came from Lego already pre-assembled.
(20 months ago, Sep 15, 2022, to General)
View Thread Re: Minifigure Condition - New - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Simple as this... when you buy something at a store that needs assembling and part of that joy in purchasing an item from a store is the assembly phase... then you would [...]
(20 months ago, Sep 14, 2022, to General)
View Thread Re: A few newbie questions - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] I have no idea if we are talking 500 sets here or 5, but I'll just mention that all the time and effort putting into ordering or figuring out missing pieces may be [...]
(21 months ago, Sep 6, 2022, to Selling)
View Thread Re: BUYER WARNING - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Unfortunate how unfair things can be. Even though the comments are lacking in response to this thread, there is no doubt that many of us appreciate bringing this to our [...]
(21 months ago, Aug 30, 2022, to Problem Order)
View Thread Re: Any advice for international shipping? - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] I've dabbled with this for years as well and even did ship internationally too at one point. In the end though, I wanted to be 100% Instant Checkout, of which I [...]
(21 months ago, Aug 30, 2022, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: instant checkout - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Instant checkout, in my opinion, is amazing. I cant remember the last time I have sent an invoice, years ago. Every order is paid for immediately and then shipped [...]
(21 months ago, Aug 27, 2022, to Help)
View Thread Re: Buyer Won't "complete order" - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Your job as a seller is to invoice, pack and ship the orders as they come in, then leave positive feedback for payment of the items and reconcile any issues which hopefully [...]
(21 months ago, Aug 26, 2022, to Help)
View Thread Re: Error rate in orders - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] That is exhausting having to do all that extra work to get your orders correct. I'll be honest, I have missed 1 lot this year in an order and it was promptly shipped [...]
(21 months ago, Aug 26, 2022, to Buying)
View Thread Re: Contest Winner! - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Fun contest, it always amazes me how many of any Lego will fit in smaller spaces. I'm sure many of us have been there when an order has 200+ of something and even [...]
(21 months ago, Aug 25, 2022, to Contests)
View Thread Re: Let's give away $100 to a fellow BL member! - MidwestBrick (1855)
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(21 months ago, Aug 25, 2022, to Contests)
View Thread Re: buyers see ship to nowhere in my store. help - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Confirmed, appears to be working. What was the issue?
(21 months ago, Aug 25, 2022, to Help)
View Thread Re: buyers see ship to nowhere in my store. help - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Do you have shipping methods set up to ship domestically? I know you've probably checked this but doesn't hurt to recheck.
(21 months ago, Aug 25, 2022, to Help)
View Thread Re: Let's give away $100 to a fellow BL member! - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] 419
(21 months ago, Aug 24, 2022, to Contests)
View Thread Re: Let's give away $100 to a fellow BL member! - MidwestBrick (1855)
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(21 months ago, Aug 23, 2022, to Contests)
View Thread Re: UPDATE on the LEGO Sports haul - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Unrealized Profit. Nice haul and best of luck making it a realized profit.
(21 months ago, Aug 18, 2022, to Announce)
View Thread Re: Getting close! Final update - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] What is so fascinating with the logistics of mail is how quickly packages can go across the country. If no one has ever visited a distribution center (of any capacity), [...]
(21 months ago, Aug 16, 2022, to Announce)
View Thread Free shipping on orders $25 or more 24/7/365 - MidwestBrick (1855)
Each and every day, any order $25 or more is free shipping. Any order less than $25 is $4.99. That's it. Nice and simple and instant checkout available on every purchase. [...]
(22 months ago, Aug 9, 2022, to Announce)
View Thread Re: Selling for a couple of months! Need Tips! - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] I was going to mention this more than anything else. I would bet that anyone that sells consistently day after day, week after week, saw a big decline about two weekends [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 28, 2022, to New Stores)
View Thread Re: Looking to buy extensive parts list - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Create a wanted list and see where you can get the items you need from, then shop around. I may have quite a bit that you need but no idea to what extent. I'll [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 26, 2022, to Wanted)
View Thread Re: Got my Orange Brick! - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Congrats! Update picture to hold red and orange. capture both :) Best of luck on your next goal
(25 months ago, Apr 25, 2022, to General)
View Thread Re: New IRS $700 selling threshold - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Sorry but I do not agree with this take. For a large percentage of Americans that just have a W2 and take the standard deduction, yes they know "enough" about you cause [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 21, 2022, to Taxes)
View Thread 24/7/365 - Spend $25 and get Free Shipping - MidwestBrick (1855)
Free Shipping with orders of $25 or more. Instant Checkout is available for any order as well. Any orders are shipped quickly as well. I had one yesterday for nearly 3,000 [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 20, 2022, to Sales)
View Thread Re: Feedback score (praise) calculation - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] It literally says on your store that your next shipping date is 14 days from today. The item that your customers are talking about most doesn't seem to be getting [...]
(26 months ago, Apr 13, 2022, to Feedback)
View Thread Fast search Heads - MidwestBrick (1855)
It appears whatever site I used to use to help identify mini-fig heads is not existent anymore or the URL changed. Can someone point me to what the go-to site is for helping [...]
(26 months ago, Apr 12, 2022, to Help)
View Thread Re: Store is back Open - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Best of luck in your search...
(26 months ago, Apr 6, 2022, to Announce)
View Thread Re: Feedback Advice for Noob - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Here's my order of processes.. 1. Receive order 2. Pick, pack and mail order 3. I Leave Feedback Rinse and repeat. The buyer's did what they are asked to do. [...]
(28 months ago, Feb 6, 2022, to Problem)
View Thread Re: Hill Country Bricks is now open - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] My advice would be the following: Used is expected to be in playwear (fair to good+) condition by its definition. If you have to make a remark that there are [...]
(28 months ago, Jan 31, 2022, to Announce)
View Thread Re: Just got a fun one... - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Everyone loves a happy ending!
(28 months ago, Jan 28, 2022, to General)
View Thread Re: Filing Taxes - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] (URL) Some night time reading. Good luck
(28 months ago, Jan 26, 2022, to Help)
View Thread Re: Been away a full year, what's new? - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Thankfully all the Lego Mini's have survived thus far... Lots of unopened boxes though so we won't know for sure for a long time!
(28 months ago, Jan 25, 2022, to General)
View Thread Re: BL collecting sales tax on resale purchases - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] I see. I don't file for tax exemptions and just tack it on to the cost of the item. I should do this, maybe tomorrow. :)
(28 months ago, Jan 25, 2022, to Selling)
View Thread Re: BL collecting sales tax on resale purchases - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] So you are saying that every Tax collected by BL should be paid back to you, regardless of which state it was collected for and not just sales within your own State?
(28 months ago, Jan 25, 2022, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Been away a full year, what's new? - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Great advice, thank you. We celebrate each Friday as Pizza Friday!
(28 months ago, Jan 25, 2022, to General)
View Thread Re: Been away a full year, what's new? - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Very helpful information to know how it sorts. Thank you!
(28 months ago, Jan 25, 2022, to General)
View Thread Re: Been away a full year, what's new? - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Perfect timing. I have a meeting coming up that I'm not a part of but have to sit on so this will help pass the time!
(28 months ago, Jan 25, 2022, to General)
View Thread Re: Been away a full year, what's new? - MidwestBrick (1855)
[...] Oh thanks for the reply as this reminds me to check all the "adjustments" of items being moved from one category to another. I store all my pieces by category so it [...]
(28 months ago, Jan 25, 2022, to General)

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