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 Author: macebobo View Messages Posted By macebobo
 Posted: Mar 27, 2024 12:21
 Subject: Re: Store suspend
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In Help, Leftoverbricks writes:
  In Help, First4Duplo writes:
  My store has been suspended for 3 or more completed NSS, I have looked at the
cancelled orders and can only find 1. I have confirmation the parcel was sent
and delivered how do I send proof of purchase to the help desk? I have also
refunded the person. The order was placed by a new Bricklink member and they
where very aggressive via communications

Your overall praise rating is 98.20% which is rather low for a seller with 5825
orders.

Orders do not equal feedback. They have 2550 feedback of which 46 are non positive.
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 Posted: Mar 21, 2024 12:37
 Subject: Re: WARNING! Login from new device phishing emai
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In Problem, SylvainLS writes:

  Besides, BrickLink is being helped by LEGO’s security team.

Let us hope this goes better than what "Award winning Lego support" team
is doing to help out the help desk.
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 Posted: Mar 19, 2024 00:39
 Subject: Re: Dark Stone Grey v. Dark Blueish Grey
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In Selling, Ziegelmeister writes:
  I've been trying to find a part on PAB for a few hours now (not going to
get in to why things are called one thing here and another there) and I think
I finally found it - but they have it listed as Dark Stone Grey; is that the
same?

Rylie keeps a really great cross reference for colors:

https://ryliehowerter.net/colors.php
 Author: macebobo View Messages Posted By macebobo
 Posted: Mar 13, 2024 23:35
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In General, tknorr writes:
  Here is one of his books: https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Power-Functions-Idea-Book/dp/1593276885

This was my go-to motor for my GBC and technic creations. M Motor: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=54950&name=Electric%209V%20Battery%20Box%204%20x%2011%20x%207%20without%20Battery%20Box%20Covers&category=%5BElectric,%20Battery%20Box%5D#T=S&C=86&O={%22color%22:86,%22iconly%22:0}

I think you meant this

 
Set No: 8883  Name: Power Functions M-Motor
* 
8883-1 (Inv) Power Functions M-Motor
1 Part, 2008
Sets: Power Functions

and not

 
Part No: 54950  Name: Electric 9V Battery Box 4 x 11 x 7 without Battery Box Covers
* 
54950 Electric 9V Battery Box 4 x 11 x 7 without Battery Box Covers
Parts: Electric, Battery Box
  
This is the necessary battery pack for the M-Motor: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=59510c01&name=Electric%209V%20Battery%20Box%204%20x%2011%20x%207%20PF%20with%20Orange%20Switch%20and%20Dark%20Bluish%20Gray%20Covers&category=%5BElectric,%20Battery%20Box%5D#T=S&O={%22iconly%22:0}

 
Part No: 59510c01  Name: Electric 9V Battery Box 4 x 11 x 7 PF with Orange Switch and Dark Bluish Gray Covers
* 
59510c01 (Inv) Electric 9V Battery Box 4 x 11 x 7 PF with Orange Switch and Dark Bluish Gray Covers
Parts: Electric, Battery Box
  
I haven't used the newer "Powered Up" motor system. But you can check
out those parts here: https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?catType=S&catString=721.1016

Hope this points you in the right direction.

In General, happyweaver writes:
  I want to get my grandson stared on getting his lego creations motorised what
is the best set to buy ?
Any suggestions 👍
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 Posted: Mar 13, 2024 13:02
 Subject: Re: Unjustified Neutral Feedback
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In Feedback, zorbanj writes:
  In Feedback, yoavheskia writes:
  
No Amazon in Israel yet... I really don't understand what he was thinking

The 1st one always stings. It won't affect your sales, as you will see. Just
keep moving foward.

This is so true, but the sting fades with time and it can bring peace as well,
since you no longer have to worry about being seen as perfect.

I still do the same customer service as before my first non positive feedback,
I just do not worry (as much) anymore.
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 Posted: Feb 28, 2024 14:34
 Subject: Re: Gummy’s are getting worse
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In Off Topic, UTLF writes:
  I personally love the gummy posts; I learned that if you can't beat them,
join 'em!

Now my diet consists of nothing but Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Elton John
Steve Jobs Costco Apple Cider Vinegar Daily Fasting Weight Loss Keto Gummies™
from India, and after seeing the results myself I have fully realized WHY people
are advocating for them so much.

Do you eat the red or blue ones first?
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 Posted: Feb 27, 2024 17:52
 Subject: Re: Suspended store due to NSS
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In Help, UTLF writes:
  They've been saying the backlog is a "few weeks" for over 3 months
now, it's always a "few weeks"

The site was down for 5 days due to preventative measures in November, which
understandably affects their workload, but somehow they're still a "few
weeks" behind.... 3 months later

The "2 weeks" it took to go back to normal during Covid was somehow shorter
than the "few weeks" it takes for Bricklink to answer support tickets

Due to the variant merges according to Mark.

http://v4ei.com/comics/index.php?id=help&check=2400s
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 Posted: Feb 20, 2024 22:45
 Subject: Re: 403 Forbidden
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In Technical Issues, 1001bricks writes:
  In Technical Issues, Nubs_Select writes:
  
  Sincerely there FAR MORE important concerns which could have an impact on many
of us!!!
http://v4ei.com/comics/index.php?id=cut&check=s2400





It ain't funny!!!

Yes, yes it is. As a matter of fact it is some of Mark's best work.
 Author: macebobo View Messages Posted By macebobo
 Posted: Feb 20, 2024 16:27
 Subject: Re: The Five Most Feared Words
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In Off Topic, peregrinator writes:
  "eggs sunny side up pizza"

In Off Topic, SylvainLS writes:
  In Off Topic, legomalego writes:
  Is there any other kind?

Is that a question or another example of the Five Most Feared Words?

  […]
  "Only pizzas with pineapples left"

"let's have a gummy poll"
 Author: macebobo View Messages Posted By macebobo
 Posted: Feb 19, 2024 18:12
 Subject: Re: Store Inventory Description Changes
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In Technical Issues, macebobo writes:
  In Technical Issues, Admin_Russell writes:
  
  In Technical Issues, macebobo writes:
  Recently a change was made to the UI that only impacts sellers who like to add
a little color to their listings.

When the UI updates, it escapes any valid html color to the exact same rgb equivalent
for some unknown reason, taking 10 of the already limited 255 characters.

  The iFrame and the HTML issues are intentional security related changes. In both
cases, we tried to minimaly disruptive.

Please help me understand how one makes Bricklink more or less secure than the
other.

I may become a convert soon.

http://v4ei.com/comics/index.php?id=messenger
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 Posted: Feb 19, 2024 18:02
 Subject: Re: Can't find anywhere
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Forum mods must be doing an ATC or something

http://v4ei.com/comics/index.php?id=ATC-1&check=2400s
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 Posted: Feb 19, 2024 14:12
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In Help, juminix writes:
  Been looking all over the web for this piece. (can't even find what it is
called or part number). if this is in the wrong topic section, please move to
correct one or let me know and I will repost in correct section. Any help on
this would be greatly appreciated.it is for a set that one of the 2 of this piece
broke.

Fake Lego (USA Blocks) part, this has been all over Reddit lately.
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 Posted: Feb 18, 2024 19:17
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In Technical Issues, Admin_Russell writes:
  
  In Technical Issues, macebobo writes:
  Recently a change was made to the UI that only impacts sellers who like to add
a little color to their listings.

When the UI updates, it escapes any valid html color to the exact same rgb equivalent
for some unknown reason, taking 10 of the already limited 255 characters.

  The iFrame and the HTML issues are intentional security related changes. In both
cases, we tried to minimaly disruptive.

Please help me understand how one makes Bricklink more or less secure than the
other.
 
 Author: macebobo View Messages Posted By macebobo
 Posted: Feb 17, 2024 00:09
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In Payment Methods, Yo_Yo_Flamingo writes:
  Except paypal doesn't do the same.

Yes, yes they do. Ask me how I know.

  I understand the cost/risk ratio can make it worth it

My sales have definitely not been harmed by adding Stripe, it has saved me about
$150 in payment processor fees in 30 months. I view it as they are paying me
to use their service. So my savings will cover any charge back fee if it ever
happens.

  but Stripe just does not bring enough to the table to put up with their BS

This statement is true if your only experience using Stripe is through
Bricklink where Stripe is only minimally integrated. For other platforms, they
bring a helluva lot to the table.

Turns out, in my instance, the customer reported their card's unauthorized
use on another platform, unrelated to Lego, by their son. Therefore, their charge
with me is authorized and valid.

I believe Stripe was just being overly cautious when they notified me, I'm
still processing how I feel about this.
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Has anyone gotten one of these before and how did you handle it. Stripe recommends
I refund to avoid the charge back fee, but I believe it is a valid charge, however,
this is a first for me and I would like to find out how others handled this situation.

Thanks,
John
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 Posted: Feb 14, 2024 19:14
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In Technical Issues, 1001bricks writes:
  In Technical Issues, macebobo writes:
  Recently a change was made to the UI that only impacts sellers who like to add
a little color to their listings.

When the UI updates, it escapes any valid html color to the exact same rgb equivalent
for some unknown reason, taking 10 of the already limited 255 characters.

Please go back to not altering perfectly valid html code.

Please re-allow people to voluntarily open BrickLink pages in an iFrame (broken
since 15 dec 2023).

Even more important, please implement a log of any user side change?

Even if only for your own dev's and future selves sanity.

  We DO know BrickLink is "AS IS". But it may increase your Karma thing if you to be completely transparent with us?

Maybe not completely transparent, but with UI/API/et cetera changes, it would
go a long way in my book!
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Recently a change was made to the UI that only impacts sellers who like to add
a little color to their listings.

When the UI updates, it escapes any valid html color to the exact same rgb equivalent
for some unknown reason, taking 10 of the already limited 255 characters.

Please go back to not altering perfectly valid html code.
 
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 Posted: Feb 13, 2024 19:07
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In Administrative, 1001bricks writes:
  In Administrative, macebobo writes:
  In Administrative, 1001bricks writes:
  Note:

* Too bad the currency rate applied still cannot be displayed, IMHO

You can only have so much transparency a day, otherwise it causes cancer.

  
* https://www.bloomberg.com/markets/currenciesm as in your page is an erroneous
link

https://www.bloomberg.com/markets/currencies is the correct link.

I know, but the Help page doesn't

The first link (Green) is okay, the second (red) is bad.
 
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In Administrative, 1001bricks writes:
  Note:

* Too bad the currency rate applied still cannot be displayed, IMHO

You can only have so much transparency a day, otherwise it causes cancer.

  
* https://www.bloomberg.com/markets/currenciesm as in your page is an erroneous
link

https://www.bloomberg.com/markets/currencies is the correct link.
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 Posted: Feb 13, 2024 14:28
 Subject: Re: Feedback Extortion
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In Feedback, SylvainLS writes:
  In Feedback, Nubs_Select writes:
  
  Of course, what deserves negative feedback is very subjective. I wouldn't
leave negative feedback if my order is mostly complete yet missing a few small
pieces, but some buyers are more forgiving of small mistakes than others.

What if the seller sent me mustard?

You thank them profusely and run to the bank to put in your safe!

Even if it is French's or Heinz plain yellow mustard?
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 Posted: Feb 7, 2024 17:28
 Subject: Slugger/Variants/Complaints
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In Designer Program, Saitobricks.ca writes:
  He are still waiting to hear how slugger is somehow wrong.

Give it a break dude, Bricklink is now a Lego asset.

The variant decision was made a lot higher than Russell's pay grade. Russell
is the messenger, let's not shoot the messenger.

I can imagine someone above Russell in TLG asking...

...why should we spend money on making the catalog more dense/robust than it
"needs" to be? TLG is primarily a toy manufacturer not a curator of TLG
historical minutia.

...why shouldn't TLG harvest BL seller inventory/sales data to drive TLG
PAB prices and then drive traffic to PAB? TLG makes more than 3% that way. Which
by the way:


...why should TLG be satisfied with 3% commission?

...how can TLG leverage BL to create artificial scarcity without generating too
much public ire?

...why should TLG spend money on BL seller tools? How exactly does that drive
profits or sales to TLG?

...how can TLG make an acceptable/favorable return on their Bricklink investment.
 
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 Posted: Feb 5, 2024 15:17
 Subject: Re: Bricklink API - Update Store Inventory
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In Technical Issues, Stellar writes:
  If only there was a place to note this changes...

https://www.bricklink.com/v3/api.page?page=changelog

Many stores that rely on Bricklink as a part of their business need the API for
accounting and to manage their inventory, this breaking changes to core functionality
can't be put in place when income to many families are in play without notice
to adapt...

Last entry there was February 2022 Obviously, there have been changes since
then. However, I concur with you sentiment.

I think we are witnessing the enshitification of Bricklink https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enshittification
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 Posted: Feb 4, 2024 14:07
 Subject: Re: Variants & Contests
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Set No: 10144  Name: Sandcrawler
* 
10144-1 (Inv) Sandcrawler
1599 Parts, 11 Minifigures, 2005
Sets: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6
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 Subject: Re: Bricklink API - Update Store Inventory
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In Technical Issues, Admin_Russell writes:
  In Technical Issues, BrickFreedom writes:
  Hi

Have you made changes to the (Update Store Inventory -- PUT - /inventories/{inventory_id})
API request?

Previously you could call the API with the following parameters and would have
no issues:

['quantity' = '-2']

Now it's responding with:

["description":"String input must not be null","message":"PARAMETER_MISSING_OR_INVALID"]

Weirdly a couple of requests have completed successfully but most of the requests
are failing with the above error message. Can someone please advise what this
error is and if it's a bug that has been released into the API by accident?

We are closely monitoring the effects of changing the item number for 4 basic
parts earlier today. There have been reports that Brickstore is having issues
and now you are reporting about API.


I can not do any PUT to /Inventory, as I could before. I am getting a similar
message in my custom software I use for adding inventory, picking, and shipping.

I also have not been able to pass a style tag via the api anymore since coming
back online after the cyber incident. Although, I can still do that in the UI
(which has changed too, details to come in another post.) It appears to be being
filtered on AWS and returning a 403 Forbidden. I have let the API team know,
but my last response from them was:

"The API and UI may have further changes very soon that could effect certain
HTML; expectation by end of month."
That quote is from January.

Obviously, some of these changes have been put in place and not communicated
to the users of Bricklink.

It would really be nice if these changes were made in a much more public, stable,
and professional manner. But 'tis the Bricklink way to test in Production
on its users.

I was really hoping the MOC Popup shop deployment success was not a one off.
Sigh!

I sincerely hope we are not witnessing the beginning of the end of Bricklink.
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 Posted: Feb 2, 2024 00:50
 Subject: Re: Variants Thread - January 31
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In Catalog, ralphs_bricks writes:
  The ramifications of this first change is rearing it's ugly head already.

Bricksync can't find these renumbered parts and is deleting inventory during
sync.

This will be fun.

Oh, sorry to hear this. But, why would you keep syncing while Bricklink are
making these types of changes? Good way to get bitten in the butt.

At least you have a backup, right?
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 Subject: Re: Variants Thread - January 31
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In Catalog, Saitobricks.ca writes:
  Quick question, did you address the slugger video yet? Or was it just the duck
bricks video? If so can you please link it?

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1451024
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This thread after all the variants thread are merged.
 
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In General, Nubs_Select writes:

  BricklinkF where all changes are made with the opposite of a full community wide vote


Isn't that what we have now? /s
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In Announce, BrixAhoy writes:
  There have been many transgressions towards the newest members of the chat of
lately. Try to mind your manners and stay in your lane especially regarding matters
of status

Hello pot, meet kettle.
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In General, wildchicken13 writes:
  The LEGO Group may not be owned by Hasbro, but I agree that it's not necessarily
true to say that they have absolutely nothing to do with each other.

Apparently, the LEGO Group does have a parent company, a Danish investment management
company called KIRKBI: https://www.kirkbi.com/


Hmm, KIRKBI only owns 75% of TLG, wonder who owns the other 25%?
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In Contests, 1001bricks writes:
  Double question:

* Which was the name of the very first Application (apart Windows itself,
D'oh) installed on my now obsolete PC Windows 7?

Windows 8.1 auto update. Or a silk road 2.0 node.

  * As more than one person may find the name, please also give the date
(day/month if possible, or clearly differentiating) when this application
was installed in 2014...


June 31
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In General, PlanetEarthToys writes:
  In General, toontexas writes:
  In General, PlanetEarthToys writes:

  
Hasbro ( Lego Parent Company)......


I don't know where you get your information, but Hasbro has absolutely nothing
to do with LEGO.


.......

-- https://corporate.hasbro.com/en-us/articles/the_lego_group_and_transformers_engage_brick_mode

That's like saying Lego is owned by Disney due to how many collaborations
they have together.
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Dang, that is harsh. Yeah SMS 2FA is hackable, your best bet is an app like
you now have.

https://theconversation.com/how-hackers-can-use-message-mirroring-apps-to-see-all-your-sms-texts-and-bypass-2fa-security-165817
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MacsBricks is having a huge inventory reduction sale. All sale items marked 50%
off.

949 items including some of our rare items.

 
Part No: 2339  Name: Arch 1 x 5 x 4 - Continuous Bow
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2339 Arch 1 x 5 x 4 - Continuous Bow
Parts: Arch {Red}

 
Part No: 2456  Name: Brick 2 x 6
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2456 Brick 2 x 6
Parts: Brick {Flat Silver}

 
Part No: 3024  Name: Plate 1 x 1
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3024 Plate 1 x 1
Parts: Plate {Very Light Bluish Gray}

215 items below our cost. Our loss is your gain.

Sale runs until noon December 31, 2023.
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In Off Topic, SezaR writes:
  In Off Topic, Nubs_Select writes:
  (Cancelled)

The title of this message was 2fa.
It was about PayPal account.

I wish I had taken this message more seriously.

Take this seriously! Now!

I have been ears deep in code the last few days, and missed the original thread,
what was this about?
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In Help, randyipp writes:
  In Help, macebobo writes:
  In Help, KACL writes:
  I’m going to pay it forward and pick up the cost of shipping it back. It’s only
a few dollars and I’ll be helping another seller out. Luckily it’s the same
country just opposite coasts. 🙂

You can mark it "Return To Sender" and it will not cost you a thing.
This is part of what we pay for with our postage.

Return to sender can only be done on unopened mail.

Correct, I did not see that the OP had opened the mail.
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In Help, KACL writes:
  I’m going to pay it forward and pick up the cost of shipping it back. It’s only
a few dollars and I’ll be helping another seller out. Luckily it’s the same
country just opposite coasts. 🙂

You can mark it "Return To Sender" and it will not cost you a thing.
This is part of what we pay for with our postage.
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In General, Stuart9 writes:
  Finally made the 100,000 parts which was my target for early this year, Ill health
stopped me but finally made it. 🍾

Congratulations and don't forget to celebrate with mustard!
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Karma on the feedback.

You can remove feedback within 1 month https://www.bricklink.com/feedbackDel.asp
and maybe get some good vibes sent your way.
 
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In General, abidingservant writes:
  Hey everyone!

Is there a way list a non personal address as your store address?

Thank you!

Could you do what I do and use a post office box?
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In Buying, Admin_Russell writes:
  They have been breaking the rules for a long time and we (admin) have not done
anything about it. But because of tax reasons, we are going to start enforcing
this policy soon - by the end of the year.

This was quick in Bricklink time, only 810 days.
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In Buying, wildchicken13 writes:
  In Buying, 1001bricks writes:
  Milk?! I thought it was made of plastic. It has the same taste anyway.

American cheese isn't even real cheese

Quite true, literally. The FDA calls it “pasteurized processed American cheese
food.” True cheese has to be more than 50% pressed curds of milk.

Personally, I prefer a good Havarti or Monterey Jack for my burger and grilled
cheese sandwiches.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5W2pDT-jGI
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In Help, NewbieNanny writes:
  Hi Folks
This is the first time I have used the discussion forum, so please if I'm
using the incorrect one can you redirect me?
We recently went to a local Brickshow as we call them here in NZ. One of the
exhibitors had Lawnmower Man (from JK Brickworks). We are really wanting to
build this in the future but the instructions only have images of the bricks.
Is there instructions with the specific brick number?

Many thanks

Newbie Nanny - Lorna

Welcome to brinklink Lorna. You can find instructions and a parts list on Jason's
site https://jkbrickworks.com/lawnmower-man/

Have fun.
John
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In Help, Adjour writes:
  In Help, jasonpenn writes:
  
 
Set No: 10173  Name: Holiday Train
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10173-1 (Inv) Holiday Train
936 Parts, 7 Minifigures, 2006
Sets: Train: 9V
HI All
I have the old 9V holiday train and the 9V has finally died. I'd really like
to make it go again but I am absolutely not up to speed on all the new motors
and what not. Whats the best way to get it moving again with new parts?
TIA
Jason

Is there a reason you don't want to just throw another 9v in it? Seems like
the easiest solution

I do not see a motor in 9v or any other voltage in this set. I think OP is
asking for ways to modify the set to use a motor like can be done with

 
Set No: 10254  Name: Winter Holiday Train
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10254-1 (Inv) Winter Holiday Train
713 Parts, 5 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: Creator: Creator Expert: Winter Village Collection: Holiday & Event: Christmas: Train

I think it would be a fun project and could use similar parts to the Winter Holiday
Train. Give these a try, no guarantee they will fit, but it is Lego, so do your
own thing!

 
Set No: 8884  Name: Power Functions IR Receiver
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8884-1 (Inv) Power Functions IR Receiver
1 Part, 2008
Sets: Power Functions
 
Set No: 8879  Name: Power Functions IR Speed Remote Control
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8879-1 (Inv) Power Functions IR Speed Remote Control
1 Part, 2009
Sets: Power Functions
 
Set No: 88000  Name: Power Functions AAA Battery Box
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88000-1 (Inv) Power Functions AAA Battery Box
1 Part, 2011
Sets: Power Functions
 
Set No: 88002  Name: Power Functions Train Motor
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88002-1 (Inv) Power Functions Train Motor
7 Parts, 2011
Sets: Power Functions
 
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In Off Topic, DeLuca writes:
  In Off Topic, macebobo writes:
  Bricklink is having a lot of 403 Forbidden errors recently and the site could
at least show something pleasant or humorous to look at. Here are my entries.


Where is Lord Sinister’s hook??

Not my image, but good eye!

 
Minifig No: adv025  Name: Lord Sam Sinister with Black Top Hat
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adv025 (Inv) Lord Sam Sinister with Black Top Hat
Minifigures: Adventurers: Orient Expedition
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In Off Topic, macebobo writes:
  Bricklink is having a lot of 403 Forbidden errors recently and the site could
at least show something pleasant or humorous to look at.

My personal favorite for obvious reasons.

The irony is I got a 403 forbidden error when trying to post the 403 Bounty Hunter
as a png, like all the previous 403 picture posts. To get around that, I had
to upload this one as a jpg -- It's doubly ironic that one of these is
a png and one is a jpg.

Fingers crossed
 


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In Off Topic, DeLuca writes:
  Also, the obvious choice is a pic of the Gandalf Minifig!
 
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Bricklink is having a lot of 403 Forbidden errors recently and the site could
at least show something pleasant or humorous to look at. Here are my entries.
 


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I do not have access anymore to the API when doing a POST, I can do a GET, PUT,
or DELETE just fine. But when I POST, I get a 403 Forbidden error.

Did anyone run into this after the hack? What was your solution?

I've put a help desk ticket in but I guess Bricklink thinks this is not an
access issue as it has not even been assigned an agent.
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In Searching, peregrinator writes:
  In Searching, Billwill82 writes:
  Where?? item 52??? I guess im being thick, but no idea where you mean.

Maybe this?

 
Part No: 52  Name: Rock 1 x 1 Crystal 5 Point
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52 Rock 1 x 1 Crystal 5 Point
Parts: Rock

Or this?
 
Part No: 52  Name: Rock 1 x 1 Crystal 5 Point
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52 Rock 1 x 1 Crystal 5 Point
Parts: Rock {Trans-Light Blue}

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