Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | jennnifer  | | Posted: | May 25, 2020 22:11 | | Subject: | Re: Comments during instant Checkout | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, tEoS writes:
| | I have never seen a feedback, as long as, your most recent neutral. I thought
we were limited to 80 or so characters?
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Wow! You can write a whole novel apparently. I just tried and was still limited
to 80. Maybe it was edited?
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | May 25, 2020 21:05 | | Subject: | Re: Comments during instant Checkout | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, BHamBricks writes:
| | I recently decided to add instant checkout to my store. I received my first
ever neutral feedback because I didn't include a note as requested in the
buyer's comment section. My suggestion is to add the buyer's comments
section on the sellers invoice (like it always has been on the invoice when an
invoice was requested). There is no buyer's comments section on the email
I receive notifying me that an order has been placed. In this instance, this
caused an unpleasant experience for the buyer.
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Please excuse my ignorance, but where are comments left during Instant Checkout
viewable to sellers? I am wary of this system still and info like this makes
me even more uncertain.
thanks!
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | May 25, 2020 11:22 | | Subject: | Re: Category Definitions - Update | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, StormChaser writes:
| | In Catalog, StormChaser writes:
| | As part of the larger roadmap project of updating catalog guidelines, we anticipate
making this page official on or before June 1st, 2020:
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This morning I had two different people ask via PM that we delay implementing
these new definitions for item types and categories so that we could discuss
them further.
I see three paths we could take from here:
1. Make these official in one week from today, but not move anything yet.
Instead, only move things as part of projects on the roadmap.
2. Make these official and immediately begin allowing limited movements
of item types and categories as necessary.
3. Delay making these definitions official.
My thought is that these definitions will not be perfect. They must be field-tested
and will change over time as flaws are discovered. They have been delayed for
20 years and I'm not overly thrilled about further delays.
But I also understand that the last few months have been an exceptionally busy
time for sellers, so many sellers simply haven't had time to consider or
comment on the definitions.
So my preference is for the first option from the list above. What's yours?
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Thanks for being so responsive about this issue! I am comfortable with Option
1 as it keeps things moving forward and respects the work that has already been
done. And, I would be very relieved to know that parts won't be moving around
yet without further time (and maybe discussion.)
Keep up the great work,
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | May 25, 2020 11:17 | | Subject: | Re: Why are these Hinges? | | Viewed: | 39 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| Here is another Hinge category pickle:
[p=x277]
* | | 47973 Hinge 1 x 3 with Two Pins, Locking 1 Finger - Round Pin Holes
Parts: Hinge |
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | May 17, 2020 11:24 | | Subject: | Re: System Updates & Keeping People Informed | | Viewed: | 57 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, stevetq2 writes:
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Please keep us all better informed so we can service our customers properly and
support you all at BrickLink to continue to proved an otherwise great site.
I would appreciate a constructive response from admin to this message
Thanks
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I realize that this doesn't cover all the points in your suggestion but here
is the most recent response from Admin about this issue:
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1197156
It is quite a bit more than we have received in the recent past, so I am hopeful
that more positive and constructive changes are on the way. I do also hope they
develop a communication system to let us know of upcoming changes.
Take care,
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | May 9, 2020 09:06 | | Subject: | Re: Order Received Settings | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, mike1burns writes:
| | I don't know the proper place to post this but I have a question about order
received settings.
I see 12 ways to sort items but not really any that sort by item number. I would
like
Condition - Category - Item Number - Color Name
Do most sellers sort by category than number? It seems like that makes most
sense. It would be nice then, if orders could be sorted that same way.
Thanks
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Sorting by item number is a difficult issue with this site. They are a combination
of letters and numbers and won't give you consistent results.
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | May 7, 2020 12:28 | | Subject: | Re: Items missing from Inventory after been added | | Viewed: | 29 times | | Topic: | Inventories | |
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| In Inventories, Superbar writes:
| | Hi all,
I know I definitely added some particular items to my inventory some days ago
but now they seem to be missing?! Is it possible that if someone adds them to
their cart they are removed from my inventory even if they didn't buy them?
and is there any way to check this?
Kind regards
Bar
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No, there is no way to check your inventory history. But you can look in your
stockrooms. Aso, the most common errors occur I believe when updating items on
the My Inventory pages, hitting Submit Changes and then having the site time
out on your request. (Or on the final page of the Add Items dialog.) Check and
double check your work.
Good luck,
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Apr 15, 2020 10:17 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 8093-1 | | Viewed: | 28 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Change 2 Part Light Bluish Gray {3794 Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud, Jumper (Undetermined Bottom Type) to 3794a Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)}
Comments from Submitter:
Confirmed in the set in my personal collection.
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Apr 15, 2020 10:03 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 8093-1 | | Viewed: | 27 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Change 2 Part Black {44302 Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End (Undetermined Type) to 44302a Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End with Bottom Groove}
Comments from Submitter:
Confirmed in the set in my personal collection.
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Apr 11, 2020 15:11 | | Subject: | Re: 3830c01 Hinge Brick 1 x 4 marked for deletion | | Viewed: | 65 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, Autour writes:
| | Hi,
The reason why 3830c01 Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel is marked for deletion is not
justified IMHO ("it sets a precedent for adding dozens of unnecessary combinations
of hinges").
I don't think anyone has the intention to create colour-combinations for
these two parts combined.
Most sellers just want to sell the two parts together to avoid unequal (worthless)
quantities of the underlying parts.
So can this decision be undone please so that new items can be listed?
Best regards,
Kris - Autour des Briques
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The no precedent excuse does not hold water. There is a whole gamut of 3937 assemblies
listed in the catalog. Like Stormchaser stated and is trying to overcome: things
happen here on the whim of a single Admin. This particular case is an example
of an illogical decision.
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Mar 23, 2020 15:33 | | Subject: | Re: Updates to Instant Checkout (Canada) | | Viewed: | 57 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Emporiosa writes:
| | In Suggestions, jennnifer writes:
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IC did not use the USPS API last time I checked. I think most sellers just decided
on one rate that covered the costs in most zones and left it at that.
Jen
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Ah ok, I only based it on what I read in the help notes here: https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2464
So for US sellers, how do get to establish what a zone is? As far as I can tell
for us here, we can't even go by Provinces nor Postal Codes, so there are
no ways for us to create zones within Canada.
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I believe those 'zones' are just ways for the seller to organize international
shipping. My understanding is that there are no zip code based anything in IC.
Jen
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Ok good to know. I'm not sure how granular it is for you guys with USPS but
for us in Canada, we go from basic Lettermail (2cm thickness maximum, low weight
max) which is standard country-wide, and then jump to basically only a single
kind of parcel service (if you exclude Xpresspost) which varies SO widely in
prices across the country. A parcel that ships within my city for $11.27CAD (and
also ships to Toronto and Montreal for the same price) costs $14.80 in a town
15 minutes away from my house. It's actually cheaper for me to send that
same tracked parcel to the US.
It's so difficult for us to create generic shipping parcel prices because
the gap between the prices in different parts of Canada is so great. The urban
cities in ON/QC ship for $11.27CAD for me (or even cheaper in QC due to taxes),
but can reach just over $20 for the same parcel in the more remote areas on the
opposite side of the country. If we could at least create manual zones, even
based on province of the buyer, we would at least be able to create a better
"average" price for all buyers.
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The differences in our zones is much smaller. For me in Chicago, the smallest
package ranges from $2.74 to $3.18. A 16oz package is $5.04 to $5.70. Over that
weight, we have to use Priority where the differences get much more noticeable.
But 90% of my orders are below 16oz so it is not too much hassle.
Good luck!
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Mar 23, 2020 15:08 | | Subject: | Re: Updates to Instant Checkout (Canada) | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Emporiosa writes:
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IC did not use the USPS API last time I checked. I think most sellers just decided
on one rate that covered the costs in most zones and left it at that.
Jen
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Ah ok, I only based it on what I read in the help notes here: https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2464
So for US sellers, how do get to establish what a zone is? As far as I can tell
for us here, we can't even go by Provinces nor Postal Codes, so there are
no ways for us to create zones within Canada.
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I believe those 'zones' are just ways for the seller to organize international
shipping. My understanding is that there are no zip code based anything in IC.
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Mar 23, 2020 15:02 | | Subject: | Re: Updates to Instant Checkout (Canada) | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Emporiosa writes:
| | As far as I can see, IC looks to have been setup in 2017 with little to no additional
updates having been made to it. I have e-mailed Help Desk a couple of months
ago with no response, so just posting here in the forum to hopefully gain a bit
more visibility (and perhaps other buyers/sellers from Canada could add onto
this):
-Provincial sales tax; Canadian sellers who must collect provincial sales tax
may not enable IC at all for domestic orders. This is one of the most basic requirements
which is preventing myself (and others) to move fully to IC. This primarily impacts
the higher volume stores.
-Zone-based shipping for Canada Post; as far as I know, only USPS has a built-in
API at the moment. Due to the granularity of Canada Post, this would be of huge
assistance, or at least let us create zones by Province or Postal Codes and we
can manually set up pricing based on that information. Canada is a vast country
and this impacts pricing.
Thank-you for your consideration 
-Sarah
Emporiosa
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IC did not use the USPS API last time I checked. I think most sellers just decided
on one rate that covered the costs in most zones and left it at that.
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Mar 22, 2020 20:14 | | Subject: | Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 76052-1 | | Viewed: | 24 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests | |
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| In Inventories Requests, golferdanc writes:
| | Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 2 Part 6178 Reddish Brown Tile, Modified 6 x 12 with Studs on Edges
Comments from Submitter:
Instruction booklet pages 61 & 62 show this tile, modified to start the exterior of the batcave.
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I believe you are referring to these:
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Mar 19, 2020 21:11 | | Subject: | Re: Will someone inventoryJurassic park 75936 set | | Viewed: | 48 times | | Topic: | Inventories | |
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| In Inventories, Legobuying84 writes:
| | In Inventories, jennnifer writes:
| | In Inventories, Legobuying84 writes:
| | Now that Lego owns bricklink can I request this set be inventoried and it will
get done? I’m wanting to part out 5-10 of them and have been checking for months
but it hasn’t been inventoried. I don’t know if I need to offer someone $20 to
inventory it or what to do so that’s why I’m here posting
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All finished! The admins approved in less than 12 hours by the way. 
Good luck with the part out! There are lots of great parts in this set.
Jen
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Awesome! Message me and I will send the bounty
Also by the way I really wanted it as well for the minifigures and someone told
me it was already in the catalog. I never realized the figs could be available
for sale but the parts weren’t. I’m excited to see the set. Thanks again!
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No bounty needed! It gave me an excuse for a lovely set to build to take my mind
off our social distancing.
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Mar 19, 2020 11:49 | | Subject: | Re: Will someone inventoryJurassic park 75936 set | | Viewed: | 54 times | | Topic: | Inventories | |
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| In Inventories, Legobuying84 writes:
| | Now that Lego owns bricklink can I request this set be inventoried and it will
get done? I’m wanting to part out 5-10 of them and have been checking for months
but it hasn’t been inventoried. I don’t know if I need to offer someone $20 to
inventory it or what to do so that’s why I’m here posting
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All finished! The admins approved in less than 12 hours by the way.
Good luck with the part out! There are lots of great parts in this set.
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Mar 18, 2020 10:45 | | Subject: | Re: Decorated categories | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, athornberg writes:
| | Replace "decorated" categories with 2 new categories, "printed" and "with stickers".
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You can achieve much the same thing by searching -sticker in the decorated category.
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Mar 16, 2020 11:57 | | Subject: | Re: Will someone inventoryJurassic park 75936 set | | Viewed: | 49 times | | Topic: | Inventories | |
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| In Inventories, Legobuying84 writes:
| | that one of the requirements would be to make sure inventories are always done.
But anyways all I’m asking for is if someone had time and wanted $20 to do it
then great. If no one wants to do it then I would offer 30$ etc. That being said
even if you do it and I pay you there is no guarantee the admin staff will even
approve it. That’s just the risk I have to take.
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?? There is no risk whatsoever. Admin approve all set inventories that are correct.
And they help submitters to make an inventory correct. I am not sure where you
are coming from in all this. Give me a couple days to complete the inventory
and you will see that the system works just fine.
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Mar 16, 2020 10:22 | | Subject: | Re: Will someone inventoryJurassic park 75936 set | | Viewed: | 65 times | | Topic: | Inventories | |
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| In Inventories, Legobuying84 writes:
| | In Inventories, axaday writes:
| | It sounds like Jenn may be doing it. If not, I would take the $100 bounty. It
would take me a week. I don’t have a local Lego store.
In Inventories, Legobuying84 writes:
| | In Inventories, Admin_Russell writes:
| | In Inventories, Legobuying84 writes:
| | In Inventories, jennnifer writes:
| | In Inventories, Legobuying84 writes:
| | Now that Lego owns bricklink can I request this set be inventoried and it will
get done? I’m wanting to part out 5-10 of them and have been checking for months
but it hasn’t been inventoried. I don’t know if I need to offer someone $20 to
inventory it or what to do so that’s why I’m here posting
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Funny, I have this set in a sealed box just right here staring at me. Guess I
could dust off some cobwebs on my inventory skills...
Jen
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I figured by now it would be pretty instant for inventories to get listed with
lego now owning this site. I’m hoping this site isn’t still using volunteers
to do inventory
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I wondering what your thought process is on this subject. What does the recent
acquisition have to do with the speed at which inventories are completed on BrickLink?
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My thought process is that the Lego Group owns bricklink and could potentially
instantly upload all inventories of sets that are released. You from what I understand
are now employed by Lego so I assume you would know more about what the capabilities
are.
But maybe it’s just going to take some cash to fix the situation. Maybe I need
to offer 40$ or 100$ for someone to inventory the set. You can call it a side
job or a bounty or something along those lines. I had thought that the Lego group
would have helped in this area but I guess inventories still rely on volunteers.
I really have no clue but I’m willing to pay someone to do it if someone wants
to make some cash.
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Well I would obviously see what’s the lowest price I can get it done for. Hopefully
20$ or 40$. Even still I realize that I would have to wait for an admin to approve
it. I’m just trying to help myself and the community. I’m
Not looking for a debate or argument
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Sorry you feel so negative about all this. Our system works with volunteers and
the LEGO group could not provide all the necessary info for a good inventory.
Just look at the differences between our inventories and Brickset's if you
need some examples. No pattern names, no minifigs, no part variations, no sticker
sheets, no extras. Anyway, you posted that you needed an inventory and someone
offered to do it. How bad can things be?
Take care,
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Mar 15, 2020 13:08 | | Subject: | Re: Will someone inventoryJurassic park 75936 set | | Viewed: | 73 times | | Topic: | Inventories | |
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| In Inventories, Legobuying84 writes:
| | Now that Lego owns bricklink can I request this set be inventoried and it will
get done? I’m wanting to part out 5-10 of them and have been checking for months
but it hasn’t been inventoried. I don’t know if I need to offer someone $20 to
inventory it or what to do so that’s why I’m here posting
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Funny, I have this set in a sealed box just right here staring at me. Guess I
could dust off some cobwebs on my inventory skills...
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Feb 7, 2020 15:10 | | Subject: | Re: February Roadmap Project: Old and New | | Viewed: | 82 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| Sure! I'll play along...
I am not convinced that 90460 is really a new version of 6131.
They look the same and LEGO uses the same thumbnail image for both. The small
image in Dark Green that I submitted for 90460 was back in the days before I
knew what I was doing. I cannot confirm the part number or what set it was from.
(I guess we all start somewhere!)
Anyway, I would like to see convincing side by side proof that they are significantly
different even if they have different mold numbers. I have not found any molded
with 90460. My Witch from Series 2 has been played with so I cannot confirm it
there either.
I am open to hearing any ideas or missing information about this!
Thanks,
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Feb 3, 2020 18:36 | | Subject: | Re: We have a new Catalog Associate! | | Viewed: | 86 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| A very warm Welcome Back! I look forward to many pleasant discussions, disagreements,
and collaborations.
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Feb 2, 2020 11:04 | | Subject: | Re: Feature which shows if BL member is active | | Viewed: | 45 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, yapke writes:
| | Hello,
I was wondering if a feature or timer, to see whether a BrickLink
member is active or has been active (like on FB messenger or WhatsApp), would
be a great idea.
The reason why I'm wondering:
I'm sure there are members who logs in daily to see if another
member has reacted to their order('s invoice)/message, and are nervously
waiting until he/she/they react(s).
It will also be handy to see if a member (who placed an order on your store)
is active on BL and isn't responding to your multiple messages (or just ignoring),
and easier to decide to cancel an order.
For example (my example):
There is a member (USA) who has placed an order on my store (Belgium) a few days
ago. I instantly filled in and sent the invoice to serve him and be able to send
the parcel (after payment) as quickly as possible. But until now, two days later,
he hasn't read the message nor has paid for the order. Now I'm just wondering
if he was active or not lately... cause the hole situation is making me nervous.
I know I should be patient... but I find it kind of weird he responded very quickly
to my last call for buying, and afterwards not responding anymore.
So if you recognize yourself in such a situation, maybe vote 'YES' and
perhaps selling on BL will be more pleasant and more serious. I'm sure there
is a lot of members thinking this way, isn't it?
Kindly greetings,
Yapke
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Yes, we used to have the ability to see when a buyer had last logged on. This
feature was just removed last month due to 'privacy' issues. It's
unfortunate as it was a valuable tool for sellers. Hopefully, they find a way
to restore it soon.
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Jan 26, 2020 00:25 | | Subject: | Re: Have A Heart | | Viewed: | 58 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In General, randyf writes:
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I will definitely be looking into Azul and Wingspan. We are always looking for
other great games to add to our pool to choose from. Thanks for the suggestions!
Cheers,
Randy
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Another vote here for Azul and Wingspan. We also play a lot of Scythe, Terraforming
Mars, and Tapestry recently.
Carcassone, Agricola, and Belfort are my all time favorites. I can't play
Catan... dice don't like me.
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Jan 15, 2020 10:42 | | Subject: | Re: Multipacks as one inventory item? | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, chetzler writes:
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Any possibility we could get a "break multipacks into parts" option on the part
out screen? Sort of like the "Break Sets in Sets" option that currently exists
and is very useful for things like Advent calendars.
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That would be ideal but would require actual programming to put into place. Any
programmers work at this website?? Oh, never mind.
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Jan 12, 2020 13:31 | | Subject: | Re: Set 75248 Inventory Awareness | | Viewed: | 63 times | | Topic: | Inventories | |
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| In Inventories, 62Bricks writes:
| | Bricklink set inventories are not based on the building instructions at all.
The printed parts list is the only thing that matters. It is a widespread misunderstanding
that the regular section of the inventory lists the parts needed to complete
the set according to the instructions.
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Wow, this is a pretty bold incorrect assertion. I was an inventory admin for
three years. The building instructions are the ultimate source for accurate inventories.
Not every set follows every rule, but that is where everything starts.
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Dec 16, 2019 23:02 | | Subject: | Re: Inventory Change Request for Minifig sw1030 | | Viewed: | 28 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests | |
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| In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:
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Like I said before, the system *as it is* handles the overwhelming majority of
figures with absolutely no problems (I would put it at greater than 95% for sure).
I don't see why we need to tear down the entire structure and begin from
scratch on creating a system that MAY include 100% of figures when the *massive*
amount of work required for this from a *volunteer* team would far outweigh any
added benefits of making the last few percentage points of figures fit into said
system. The math just does not make sense.
Cheers,
Randy
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I am totally with you here Randy. Our system isn't perfect, but it is stable,
and LEGO makes constant changes so not everything fits exactly. Of course there
is always room for improvement, but system-wide changes are not necessarily needed
to correct small historical inconsistencies. It is very disruptive for sellers
to have listings, categories, and inventories updated.
Just my two cents as a seller and contributor. Thanks to all who help maintain
and improve the unique resource we have here!
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Nov 8, 2019 09:36 | | Subject: | Re: Forum Reforms | | Viewed: | 46 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, bje writes:
| | The captain has therefor cordially invited you to dine at the ship's main
table once it is upright and our onboard chef can manage to cook you dodo a la
efof.
Regards
Paid for by Pals Tours
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Excellent. You brightened my morning considerably.
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Nov 8, 2019 01:13 | | Subject: | Re: Forum Reforms | | Viewed: | 73 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Nathan123 writes:
| | It seems the forum isn't getting the same kind of community involvement as
it once did. It is fairly common to see less than 100 messages per day and I
had to go back to July to find a day that had over 200.
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I love the way this old Forum works. Sorry if I am in the minority. I would argue
that the lack of community involvement is directly related to the management's
antipathy.
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Oct 16, 2019 09:45 | | Subject: | Re: ADD NEW MINIFIG | | Viewed: | 56 times | | Topic: | Inventories | |
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| In Inventories, StoreToys4Boys writes:
| | 30 minutes i'm trying to add a new minifig and can't do it.
I want to create a new one ans start in the reserve minifig and got the answer
"Item Not Found in Catalog "
I understand why people get discourage by adding stuff.
Instructions to add are done really in general and find nothing to help.
I'm giving up .
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That's too bad. The catalog Add or Change pages are very specific out of
necessity. If you are trying to reserve an item, you are already to the inventory
section. All you need to do to add a new minifig is go to the Catalog Add or
Change tab and then click Add Item: -Minifig. Then, it gets much more complicated!
People here will answer questions so don't struggle with any one step too
long.
Good luck,
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Sep 13, 2019 09:33 | | Subject: | Re: We have a new Catalog Associate! | | Viewed: | 151 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:
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...you will notice a sea of green, followed by a sea of blue, followed by another
sea of green. This means he continued to contribute to the catalog after having
once been an admin, which is (unfortunately) something rather uncommon. But it
demonstrates a great and correct attitude, the kind of attitude we wish to model
for all of our other contributors out there, especially the ones still cutting
their teeth.
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Sorry, but I must say that I take offense at this statement. You are passing
judgement on the previous admins and their reasons for leaving the site. You
are implying that the 'correct' attitude would be to maintain one's
dedication to a site even after you may have had a bad experience.
You don't know how they were treated by the management and members of this
site.
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Aug 12, 2019 09:45 | | Subject: | Re: having trouble clicking on pictures of items | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, jjoosephhh writes:
| | when i try to click on a image to look at it and know what characters are in
the set it doesn't allow me to.. Does anyone else have this problem?? more
context images in the catalog or thumbnail
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https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1152248
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Aug 9, 2019 18:12 | | Subject: | Re: Why can't I enlarge pics anymore? | | Viewed: | 45 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, calsbricks writes:
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Tried it here on w7 ie11 - no problems whatsoever. Sounds like it could be womething
at your end. Which broiwsers have you tried?
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I get no large (pop up) images on Windows 7 with IE11. The thumbnail images are
no longer live links.
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Aug 9, 2019 18:05 | | Subject: | Re: Why can't I enlarge pics anymore? | | Viewed: | 45 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, firestar246 writes:
| | So you used to be able to click on the picture of a piece in the catalog, sort
of a quick view. You'd see the years it was made, any sets/minifigures the
piece was in, etc. You all know what I'm talking about. Well, a few days
ago I couldn't do it anymore. I've tried three different devices.
Why would they make such a horrible change for? I rely on that heavily when listing
minifigure parts to make sure I have the correct listing. This is going to make
this job twice as long now.
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I have the same bug. It is not just you. Windows 7: Firefox, Chrome, etc. Logged
in, logged out, doesn't matter.
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Jul 30, 2019 00:08 | | Subject: | Re: Pattern spelt wrong | | Viewed: | 46 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, talltim writes:
This struck me as funny as 'spelt' looks like it is spelled wrong to
me.
Had to look it up...
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Jul 1, 2019 11:21 | | Subject: | Re: 10205 : Parts to be removed from Inventory | | Viewed: | 56 times | | Topic: | Inventories | |
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| In Inventories, Sango85 writes:
| | Hello,
I check my locomotive 10205 with Bricklink Inventory and I found differences...
I bought a new loco, and found the same differences...
I think there are errors into the Bricklink Inventory.
Please find the list of the issues.
Best regards,
Julien
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You might want to try explaining exactly what the 'differences' are.
Your list is not descriptive enough. If you are confident of your corrections,
you should file a change request for the inventory here:
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogAdd.asp?utm_content=subnav
Good luck,
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Jun 2, 2019 14:32 | | Subject: | Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 70657-1 | | Viewed: | 22 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests | |
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| In Inventories Requests, randyf writes:
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Multiple video reviews of the set show the Reddish Brown versions, which were
probably included in earlier releases of the set.
Cheers,
Randy
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Thanks for checking!
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Jun 2, 2019 13:42 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 70657-1 | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 1 Part 61287pb006 Dark Tan Cylinder Hemisphere 2 x 2 with Cutout with Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia Dark Brown Globe Pattern (Alternate) (match ID 2)
* Add 1 Part 61287pb005 Dark Tan Cylinder Hemisphere 2 x 2 with Cutout with the Americas and South Pacific Dark Brown Globe Pattern (Alternate) (match ID 3)
* Add 1 Part 61287c01pb04 Dark Tan Cylinder Hemisphere 2 x 2 with Dark Brown Globe Pattern (Counterpart)
* Change 1 Part Dark Tan 61287pb002 Cylinder Hemisphere 2 x 2 with Cutout with Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia Reddish Brown Globe Pattern {match ID 0 to 2}
* Change 1 Part Dark Tan 61287pb001 Cylinder Hemisphere 2 x 2 with Cutout with the Americas and South Pacific Reddish Brown Globe Pattern {match ID 0 to 3}
Comments from Submitter:
Adding as an alternate but the original inventory should probably be reconfirmed.
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Apr 17, 2019 09:29 | | Subject: | Re: Lengths in “L” and 18654 | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, randyf writes:
| | My point was that if you categorize it as a bushing, you don't need to worry
about the length of it at all. You don't see the axle bushing above listed
as a "Technic Bush 1L". It is just "Technic Bush". So change that one to "Technic
Axle Bush" and
to "Technic Pin Bush" and problem solved. No need to worry about the length at
all. Like I said, it doesn't and can't connect pins or axles at all,
so it is definitely *not* a "Technic, Pin Connector". And that's a fact.
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I submitted changes along this train of thought long ago but they were not approved.
It is a 1x1 Liftarm in actuality but functions only as a bushing. I support moving
it to a more appropriate category.
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Mar 22, 2019 09:37 | | Subject: | Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 70840-1 | | Viewed: | 25 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests | |
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Mar 19, 2019 09:53 | | Subject: | Re: 1st time i've inventoried a minifig - help! | | Viewed: | 44 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, slave2lego writes:
| | Hi, i'm trying to inventory a minifig (sc074) but the inventory page only
has 1 line and I cant work out how to add extra lines for each of the parts?
Also can somone breakdown the torso numbering convention as well?
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Standard torsos all start with:
973 (base part number used here on BrickLink)
pb (abbreviation for a part with a decoration)
xxxx (current number available)
c (abbreviation for a part that is an assembly)
01 (current number available for this assembly)
So, a completely new torso will be: 973pbxxxxc01
To find the next available number, do a Catalog (NOT All Items) search for 973pb*
then sort by Date, Order: Down
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?pg=1&q=973pb%2A&catLike=W&sortBy=I&sortAsc=D&itemBrand=1000&v=1
Looks like 3472 was just used. I checked the Approval Pending Overview and 3473
and 3474 are Pending, so list yours as: 973pb3475c01
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Mar 19, 2019 09:45 | | Subject: | Re: 1st time i've inventoried a minifig - help! | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, slave2lego writes:
| | Hi, i'm trying to inventory a minifig (sc074) but the inventory page only
has 1 line and I cant work out how to add extra lines for each of the parts?
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It looks like you already submitted the inventory with just the legs. That is
okay. You can still edit your Pending inventory. Click Market, Add or Change,
New Inventories. That should take you to a page where you can edit.
Jen
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Also can somone breakdown the torso numbering convention as well?
Cheers
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Mar 16, 2019 09:11 | | Subject: | Re: Search for multiple items ? | | Viewed: | 21 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:
It has always fascinated me that one the core functionalities of this site is
so often overlooked. How many times has a new (or not at all new) member come
to the Forum to ask for this very thing? They shouldn't have to!
How hard would it be a include elements in pages to educate users on the best
shopping and searching methods? Microsoft used to do it with a big animated paperclip.
lol
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Mar 16, 2019 09:06 | | Subject: | Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 31072-1 | | Viewed: | 20 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests | |
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| In Inventories Requests, Fran_ writes:
| | Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Delete 1 Part 4282 Light Bluish Gray Plate 2 x 16 (Extra)
Comments from Submitter:
There is no 4282 (2x16 plate) extra item. I just opened a new set; in addition, this kind of item is (almost?) never present as an extra in sets of this size.
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Hello,
I am sure the admins will repost their policy about Extras for you. However,
I will just quickly let you know that extras vary by region and that it is very
common to find a large part such as this as an extra in a small set in the US
market. Any items that come loose in the box frequently include an extra.
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Mar 13, 2019 19:53 | | Subject: | Re: Search for parts without dimensions | | Viewed: | 25 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Etown writes:
I would like to go back to the beginning of this thread point out that I was
just trying to add information where there was confusion, that I do not use or
have a working knowledge of the Instant Checkout system nor am I defending it,
that my knowledge is limited to the Catalog only (which I know a great deal about,)
and that I am sorry for causing any trouble.
Good luck all at working out these issues!
Out...
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Mar 13, 2019 09:26 | | Subject: | Re: Search for parts without dimensions | | Viewed: | 29 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Etown writes:
| | I was just coming to suggest this very thing. Before I did though I checked,
and no, there is no such box. That would probably be one of those "inventory
management tools" that were promised years ago but have yet to materialise.
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Mar 12, 2019 09:56 | | Subject: | Re: Search for parts without dimensions | | Viewed: | 34 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, SchmickBricks writes:
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No, that doesn't help at all. Why can't sellers have an option to search
their inventory for items without dimensions so we can add our own? Unfortunately
there are a lot of items in the catalogue without dimensions that have been set
by default as weight bound rather than volume bound that can't (In Australia
at least) be sent as a large letter as they will exceed the 20mm maximum thickness.
This wasn't as big an issue in the past, but now with instant checkout it
is. Why should it matter if an item does or doesn't fit within the normal
stud/brick height system? Surely the main purpose of dimensions is for calculating
postage costs?
It's not that difficult to pull out a ruler or tape measure and measure
something. I'm happy to do it myself to my own inventory, just give me the
option to search for items that don't have catalogue dimensions like we can
for items without weight.
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First, I didn't make this system and I would certainly NEVER defend it.
I was just trying to explain some the details.
Second, you can absolutely look up parts missing shipping dimensions in your
inventory. I don't use Instant Checkout, but I believe there is a checkbox
for Instant Checkout Unavailable on your My Inventory page.
Your original post seemed to be asking about item dimensions which are not the
same thing.
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Mar 12, 2019 09:50 | | Subject: | Re: Search for parts without dimensions | | Viewed: | 31 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, cosmicray writes:
| | This is one of the incongruities of BrickLink. Dimensions are measured in studs
(system or duplo) in the Catalog, but the override fields below a lot entry are
in millimeters.
For example, a Duplo Brick 2600 shows on the catalog page as "Size: 2 x 6 x 1
in studs", but underneath a listed lot it is …
DimX(mm): 96mm
DimY(mm): 23.6mm
DimZ: (mm) 32mm
(and yes, the semi-colon is used inconsistently there)
I do not wish that we entered by studs for manual overrides, but it's clear
to me that the system is converting from one to another for the benefit of IC.
It's also clear that you can override any part to any set of dimensions if
you wanted to.
Nita Rae
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The incongruity exists because BL has not yet decided to implement the newer
shipping data within the existing catalog structure and database.
Each part has a data field in the catalog for Item Dimensions (listed on each
catalog page as Size.) This is measured approximately in studs / brick height.
The data is supplied by members and is maintained by the Catalog Admin though
the forms on the Add or Change tab.
The newer shipping dimensions data was put in place along with Instant Checkout.
This data is only in mm. The data is not visible except on the My Inventory and
Order Detail pages. The data is maintained by the staff at BrickLink and is submitted
by members on a thread here in the Forum. I believe they originally calculated
many of their measurements from the catalog Item Dimensions data. They have not
maintained consistency in which measurements are X, Y, or Z, or how precise measurements
must be. However, you can change the data for each part in your own shop from
your Inventory detail page.
Hope that helps,
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Mar 11, 2019 14:32 | | Subject: | Re: Search for parts without dimensions | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, SchmickBricks writes:
| | Can we please have an option to search our inventory for items without dimensions
in the catalogue? There is already an option to search for items without a catalogue
weight or items that won't work with instant checkout, but it won't help
with finding items that are set as weight bound by default with no dimensions
(Curved train track, some rollercoaster track) which are potentially too big
to send in a letter.
Prohibiting new sets from being inventoried without all the parts having weights
and dimensions would be a big help too, providing users don't add arbitrary
values which seems to be the case for 99% of instruction books at the moment.
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There are more than 20,000 items in the catalog without dimensions. Catalog dimensions
are only added when the item fits within the normal stud/brick height system.
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?v=3&itemDim=0
1x1 brick: dimensions are 1x1x1 in studs
minifig torso: ?
If it can't be reasonably measured in studs vs brick height, a part will
have no data at all.
Hope that helps,
Jen
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| Author: | jennnifer | | Posted: | Mar 7, 2019 16:47 | | Subject: | Update requested | | Viewed: | 138 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
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| | So, what is the status of the new Catalog Admin search? Things are backing up... |
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