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 Author: tEoS View Messages Posted By tEoS
 Posted: Nov 18, 2018 17:50
 Subject: Re: (MARKED FOR DELETION) Why??
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It should be safe to assume that there is an error with the catalog entry for
that fig and there's likely a correct version of the fig in the catalog.

Otherwise, provide some examples.

  But not on all of them they say why.
 Author: tEoS View Messages Posted By tEoS
 Posted: Nov 9, 2018 11:18
 Subject: Re: Catalog: Strongly disagree 3830c0 deletion
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I realize that since you've been appointed many things are being accomplished/changed.
However, part of me is uncomfortable that Maggie or Ronald aren't at the
head of these discussions/changes, as if they are being side-stepped in this
process.

They have been performing these duties for a long-time and I think it would go
a long way to create credibility in these decisions, if they were the voice of
the catalog reorganization process.

  Unfortunately, I've been rather busy in the last two weeks since I was appointed.
Until I get around to addressing this issue, part assemblies are kind of up
in the air.
 Author: tEoS View Messages Posted By tEoS
 Posted: Oct 28, 2018 20:50
 Subject: Re: This item has already been reserved by member
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 Topic: Inventories
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Maybe Gear items need special approval to receive an inventory? Contact the
help desk.

In Inventories, _djm writes:
  I'm trying to add the inventory for
 
Gear No: 9705  Name: Education Control Lab Software (DOS/WIN)
* 
9705 (Inv) Education Control Lab Software (DOS/WIN)
Gear: Software: Educational & Dacta: Technic: Control Lab
I'm trying to do this via
the page https://www.bricklink.com/catalogInvAdd.asp?viewType=G.

When I attempt to reserve it, I get an error message "This item has already been
reserved by member".

However, when I look at the "Items Reserved to be Inventoried" page (https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?invRes=Y),
it is not list as being reserved.

Given it does not appear to be reserved, can anyone suggest what might be the
issue?

Regards,

David
 Author: tEoS View Messages Posted By tEoS
 Posted: Oct 5, 2018 10:57
 Subject: Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here!
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No, I'm simply stating that the "rocket science" argument is flawed. It
implies that you don't need the intellect of a very scientific person, as
if said person has the capacity to know how to do everything very well.

In Suggestions, Teup writes:
  So, you are saying it is difficult. We're talking about sellers here, people
who decide that they can handle selling Lego. Not every person who signs up on
Bricklink has to understand how to set up shipping methods. But I think it is
only fair that for the small portion of those members who really are serious
enough to get into selling, it should be expected of them that they're able
to handle it. If they're not, they should either ask for help or just use
some other way to sell Lego that they do understand (In fact, I think setting
things up at Brickowl is easier than at BL.)


In Suggestions, tEoS writes:
  I grow tired of reading the old "it's not rocket science" argument, as if
it somehow substantiates a person's claim.
 Author: tEoS View Messages Posted By tEoS
 Posted: Oct 5, 2018 07:59
 Subject: Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here!
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I grow tired of reading the old "it's not rocket science" argument, as if
it somehow substantiates a person's claim.

  And I think on the seller's side of the interface, it should also warn that
not all weight/volume/value/country combinations are covered. I think it's
the sellers responsibility to make sure that they have it all covered, it's
not rocket science. But it is true it takes some concentration and staring at
the screen to make sure everything is OK, so an algorythm that checks if there
are no holes sounds like exactly the type of thing we have computers for.
 Author: tEoS View Messages Posted By tEoS
 Posted: Oct 5, 2018 06:08
 Subject: Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here!
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Instant checkout isn't so simple. You can think you have all bases covered,
but later discover something that prevents a buyer from ordering.

In addition, we have no way to test our setup or see a buyer's cart to troubleshoot
an issue.

I use instant checkout, though I would never recommend, as I'm certain to
have lost orders because of it not functioning quite right.

  A size restriction sounds ridiculous, I never saw that... How can a buyer possibly
anticipate this? There's no way of knowing how big your order is going to
be, nor is it the job of the buyer to be a mathematician even if it was. I think
sellers should have shipping methods ready for all sizes.

But sounds like the lot average problem could actually be fixed by Bricklink
itself. If they flag stores who use it properly, it will solve this frustration
instantly for every store that uses it. And is this lot average indicated in
the listings, in the same way that minimum order is? I really think it should
be.
 Author: tEoS View Messages Posted By tEoS
 Posted: Oct 4, 2018 09:09
 Subject: Re: Lego 10214 Tower Bridge 2 types of blue
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 Topic: Colors
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The left one looks like it might be old (solid) med. blue and the right newer
(semi-translucent) med. blue.

I've often wondered if/how light plays a role in how we perceive the color
these (precolored abs pellets vs. dyed (by Lego?) pellets)

In Colors, Brick_Buyers writes:
  Hi, I recently purchased The Tower Bridge and have noticed that the medium blue
4x8 plates are actually 2 different colour. I have shown pictures below that
outline this. The instructions say there are 18 4587271 plates, actually there
are two slightly darker plates. The lighter 16 say 4-35 on the bottom but the
darker 2 say 2-35. Can someone explain this? It is the same with some of the
other medium blue colours in the set as well.
 Author: tEoS View Messages Posted By tEoS
 Posted: Sep 11, 2018 14:07
 Subject: Re: sh104
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Power Man is the name on the set box that includes this minifig. So BL's
name is correct from that point of view.

In Suggestions, fuatecelik writes:
  Minifig sh104 is incorrectly labelled as Power Man (Victor Alvarez). I don't
know where this confusion comes from, but this figure appears in the Ultimate
Spider-Man line that is based on the cartoon series of the same name. This is
what Power Man (Luke Cage) looks like in that cartoon. Victor Alvarez is a different
character that has only appeared in the comics and who has a similar appearance
to Luke in the cartoon. But officially and canonically, this is Luke Cage.

This distinction is important because Luke Cage is a very well known and popular
Marvel character that has appeared in several media including two seasons of
Netflix television, while Victor Alvarez is relatively obscure character that
has not been adapted into other media.
 Author: tEoS View Messages Posted By tEoS
 Posted: Sep 1, 2018 15:43
 Subject: Re: Inventory Pending Approval (?)
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Admins are not real humans, so they have nothing better to do than work on BL
24/7. Duh!

Being a volunteer inventory admin has to be the worst. Not only are you expected
to give your time for free, but also spend $1000's per year on new sets at
MSRP to do inventories.

Oh, and to the OP: 3% fees is the exact same I paid when I started selling here
in 2003. Please find me another company that you can say the same about. Ebay
was 10% the last time I sold something.

  Not sure, 21h13 (9:13pm) in Poland now (in France too), but he might still have
something else to do on a Saturday night
 Author: tEoS View Messages Posted By tEoS
 Posted: Aug 28, 2018 13:02
 Subject: Re: Request update inventory on set 70567
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I still have 3 from this set that need inventories:

Betsy
Chan
Mystake

I can see about doing these later this week.

In Inventories, axaday writes:
  It surely will be before very many month go by. The set is pretty new.

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