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 Author: ERICSPEEd View Messages Posted By ERICSPEEd
 Posted: Feb 18, 2014 18:16
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ERICSPEEd (175)

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I have purchased minifigures a few times on Bricklink and some sellers ship what
they label as "New" minifigures in assembled form.
I feel that any Lego piece that is intentionally assembled is not new but used.
Period.

There needs to be an indicator that seller select when listing minifigs:

NEW (unassembled)
ASSEMBLED (not played with)
USED (played with or shows play wear)

I don't and never will call assembled Legos "new".

And I'm sick of buying so called "new" minifigs.

I shouldn't have to waste time messaging a seller about whether or not a
minifig is loose or assembled. Not to mention they could lie and disassemble
prior to shipping (though the "neck" of the torso would show signs that a head
had once been attached.

When I buy "NEW" I want it to be NEW.

Thanks.
 Author: therobo View Messages Posted By therobo
 Posted: Feb 18, 2014 18:44
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In Suggestions, ERICSPEEd writes:
  I have purchased minifigures a few times on Bricklink and some sellers ship what
they label as "New" minifigures in assembled form.
I feel that any Lego piece that is intentionally assembled is not new but used.
Period.

There needs to be an indicator that seller select when listing minifigs:

NEW (unassembled)
ASSEMBLED (not played with)
USED (played with or shows play wear)

I don't and never will call assembled Legos "new".

And I'm sick of buying so called "new" minifigs.

I shouldn't have to waste time messaging a seller about whether or not a
minifig is loose or assembled. Not to mention they could lie and disassemble
prior to shipping (though the "neck" of the torso would show signs that a head
had once been attached.

When I buy "NEW" I want it to be NEW.

Thanks.

You forgot:
NEW (torso and head assembled by LEGO)
NEW (whole minifig assembled by LEGO)
 Author: ScootersBricks View Messages Posted By ScootersBricks
 Posted: Feb 18, 2014 19:09
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In Suggestions, therobo writes:
  In Suggestions, ERICSPEEd writes:
  I have purchased minifigures a few times on Bricklink and some sellers ship what
they label as "New" minifigures in assembled form.
I feel that any Lego piece that is intentionally assembled is not new but used.
Period.

There needs to be an indicator that seller select when listing minifigs:

NEW (unassembled)
ASSEMBLED (not played with)
USED (played with or shows play wear)

I don't and never will call assembled Legos "new".

And I'm sick of buying so called "new" minifigs.

I shouldn't have to waste time messaging a seller about whether or not a
minifig is loose or assembled. Not to mention they could lie and disassemble
prior to shipping (though the "neck" of the torso would show signs that a head
had once been attached.

When I buy "NEW" I want it to be NEW.

Thanks.

You forgot:
NEW (torso and head assembled by LEGO)
NEW (whole minifig assembled by LEGO)

This. I remember when LEGO sets over $50 or so would have a top flap you could
open to see some of the most popular pieces and figures pre-assembled so you
could see how cool they looked. There are far too many ways we could break up
the new/used category unnecessarily. I am cool with how the rules are and would
wager most people are.

The only possible issue I have is with the collectible minifig line when sold
as a 'set'. I am always paranoid that since I am not putting it together,
I might miss a piece on accident.
 Author: yorbrick View Messages Posted By yorbrick
 Posted: Feb 19, 2014 05:42
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  The only possible issue I have is with the collectible minifig line when sold
as a 'set'. I am always paranoid that since I am not putting it together,
I might miss a piece on accident.

The slightly strange thing here is that CMFs sold as a set should not be assembled,
because they are not sold as minifigs, they are sold as sets. Whereas CMFs sold
as minifigs can be assembled as they are minifigs, not sets.
 Author: BLUSER_27068 View Messages Posted By BLUSER_27068
 Posted: Feb 18, 2014 18:46
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In Suggestions, ERICSPEEd writes:
  I have purchased minifigures a few times on Bricklink and some sellers ship what
they label as "New" minifigures in assembled form.
I feel that any Lego piece that is intentionally assembled is not new but used.
Period.

There needs to be an indicator that seller select when listing minifigs:

NEW (unassembled)
ASSEMBLED (not played with)
USED (played with or shows play wear)

I don't and never will call assembled Legos "new".

And I'm sick of buying so called "new" minifigs.

I shouldn't have to waste time messaging a seller about whether or not a
minifig is loose or assembled. Not to mention they could lie and disassemble
prior to shipping (though the "neck" of the torso would show signs that a head
had once been attached.

When I buy "NEW" I want it to be NEW.

Thanks.

The rules are quite clear in this respect.......

New Minifigs - Minifigs are brand new, taken directly from new sets or were
purchased "as new" in another form such as accessory packs or Pick A Brick and
have been handled only for sorting. Minifigs may be listed as new either assembled
or unassembled.
 Author: ERICSPEEd View Messages Posted By ERICSPEEd
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ERICSPEEd (175)

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  New Minifigs - Minifigs are brand new, taken directly from new sets or were
purchased "as new" in another form such as accessory packs or Pick A Brick and
have been handled only for sorting. Minifigs may be listed as new either assembled
or unassembled.


If there are rules then they are being broken.

As to the Lego assembled aspect - Yes that should be a choice to select as well.

New (unassembled)
New Assembled (Lego Factory assembled)
Assembled (bricklink seller assembled)
Used

I don't see how the "torso" fits here because this is about whole minifigures
 Author: Give.Me.A.Brick View Messages Posted By Give.Me.A.Brick
 Posted: Mar 16, 2014 22:47
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In Suggestions, ERICSPEEd writes:
  
  New Minifigs - Minifigs are brand new, taken directly from new sets or were
purchased "as new" in another form such as accessory packs or Pick A Brick and
have been handled only for sorting. Minifigs may be listed as new either assembled
or unassembled.


If there are rules then they are being broken.

As to the Lego assembled aspect - Yes that should be a choice to select as well.

New (unassembled)
New Assembled (Lego Factory assembled)
Assembled (bricklink seller assembled)
Used

I don't see how the "torso" fits here because this is about whole minifigures

What Ronald (therobo) meant with "Torso Assembled by LEGO" is that in older sets
the Head came attached to the Torso.

And, while I'm at it, in some sets the whole minifig comes assembled by LEGO,
e.g.:

 
Set No: 7257  Name: Ultimate Lightsaber Duel
* 
7257-1 (Inv) Ultimate Lightsaber Duel
278 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2005
Sets: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 3

I would agree with your 4 options above, although Ronald's 5 options are
more complete.

Cheers,
Paulo-Renato
 Author: Proprietor View Messages Posted By Proprietor
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Always wondered though why sellers would assemble a minifig when parting a set.


I under stand that some minifigs come assembled. I'm referring to the vast
majority that don't.

In Suggestions, TexMexSu writes:
  In Suggestions, ERICSPEEd writes:
  I have purchased minifigures a few times on Bricklink and some sellers ship what
they label as "New" minifigures in assembled form.
I feel that any Lego piece that is intentionally assembled is not new but used.
Period.

There needs to be an indicator that seller select when listing minifigs:

NEW (unassembled)
ASSEMBLED (not played with)
USED (played with or shows play wear)

I don't and never will call assembled Legos "new".

And I'm sick of buying so called "new" minifigs.

I shouldn't have to waste time messaging a seller about whether or not a
minifig is loose or assembled. Not to mention they could lie and disassemble
prior to shipping (though the "neck" of the torso would show signs that a head
had once been attached.

When I buy "NEW" I want it to be NEW.

Thanks.

The rules are quite clear in this respect.......

New Minifigs - Minifigs are brand new, taken directly from new sets or were
purchased "as new" in another form such as accessory packs or Pick A Brick and
have been handled only for sorting. Minifigs may be listed as new either assembled
or unassembled.
 Author: renhoffman View Messages Posted By renhoffman
 Posted: Feb 18, 2014 21:31
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In Suggestions, Proprietor writes:
  Always wondered though why sellers would assemble a minifig when parting a set.

Speaking for myself, Assembling assures (me) all the parts are included. I have
also received complaints about shipping minifigs loose, as the parts can scratch
each other in transit.

Darren
 Author: ToriHada View Messages Posted By ToriHada
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Sorry, but I voted no. Two conditions - new and used - are plenty. Keep it simple.
It is too late in the game to add new conditions that will only add complexity
to the Price Guide and make things more confusing for buyers. BrickLink has functioned
quite well for 13 years with the current two conditions. We don't need to
fix what isn't broken.

If it is so important to you, ask your seller before placing an order. And read
their terms. Some sellers note in their terms whether the sell minifigures assembled
or unassembled. If they don't say, ask. Simple.

Thor

P.S. To a few others (NOT the OP)... Don't even bother. I won't take
the bait. We've already discussed our positions ad nauseum and there is nothing
more to add that will change anyone's minds.


In Suggestions, ERICSPEEd writes:
  I have purchased minifigures a few times on Bricklink and some sellers ship what
they label as "New" minifigures in assembled form.
I feel that any Lego piece that is intentionally assembled is not new but used.
Period.

There needs to be an indicator that seller select when listing minifigs:

NEW (unassembled)
ASSEMBLED (not played with)
USED (played with or shows play wear)

I don't and never will call assembled Legos "new".

And I'm sick of buying so called "new" minifigs.

I shouldn't have to waste time messaging a seller about whether or not a
minifig is loose or assembled. Not to mention they could lie and disassemble
prior to shipping (though the "neck" of the torso would show signs that a head
had once been attached.

When I buy "NEW" I want it to be NEW.

Thanks.
 Author: BLUSER_27068 View Messages Posted By BLUSER_27068
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Have to agree with the NO vote. The rules are clear, assembled can be listed
as new.

Also agree with contacting the seller first. One of the OP's purchases was
at a store that clearly states that they ship new minifigures assembled.






In Suggestions, fosterbengoshi writes:
  Sorry, but I voted no. Two conditions - new and used - are plenty. Keep it simple.
It is too late in the game to add new conditions that will only add complexity
to the Price Guide and make things more confusing for buyers. BrickLink has functioned
quite well for 13 years with the current two conditions. We don't need to
fix what isn't broken.

If it is so important to you, ask your seller before placing an order. And read
their terms. Some sellers note in their terms whether the sell minifigures assembled
or unassembled. If they don't say, ask. Simple.

Thor

P.S. To a few others (NOT the OP)... Don't even bother. I won't take
the bait. We've already discussed our positions ad nauseum and there is nothing
more to add that will change anyone's minds.


In Suggestions, ERICSPEEd writes:
  I have purchased minifigures a few times on Bricklink and some sellers ship what
they label as "New" minifigures in assembled form.
I feel that any Lego piece that is intentionally assembled is not new but used.
Period.

There needs to be an indicator that seller select when listing minifigs:

NEW (unassembled)
ASSEMBLED (not played with)
USED (played with or shows play wear)

I don't and never will call assembled Legos "new".

And I'm sick of buying so called "new" minifigs.

I shouldn't have to waste time messaging a seller about whether or not a
minifig is loose or assembled. Not to mention they could lie and disassemble
prior to shipping (though the "neck" of the torso would show signs that a head
had once been attached.

When I buy "NEW" I want it to be NEW.

Thanks.
 Author: George_Lucy View Messages Posted By George_Lucy
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I always find this topic to be amusing. I know I will ruffle some of the collectors
feathers, but does it really matter in the long run. I mean in ten years is a
figure going to be worth 10 times more because it was never assembled. Maybe
we can have a grading company grade them as to something like this. Magnified
under a high powered lens and all parts show no sign of assembly a true 9.9.
I guess that my take on it as I don't collect or do I build so I always look
at this topic and laugh. Sorry.


Suggestions, TexMexSu writes:
  Have to agree with the NO vote. The rules are clear, assembled can be listed
as new.

Also agree with contacting the seller first. One of the OP's purchases was
at a store that clearly states that they ship new minifigures assembled.






In Suggestions, fosterbengoshi writes:
  Sorry, but I voted no. Two conditions - new and used - are plenty. Keep it simple.
It is too late in the game to add new conditions that will only add complexity
to the Price Guide and make things more confusing for buyers. BrickLink has functioned
quite well for 13 years with the current two conditions. We don't need to
fix what isn't broken.

If it is so important to you, ask your seller before placing an order. And read
their terms. Some sellers note in their terms whether the sell minifigures assembled
or unassembled. If they don't say, ask. Simple.

Thor

P.S. To a few others (NOT the OP)... Don't even bother. I won't take
the bait. We've already discussed our positions ad nauseum and there is nothing
more to add that will change anyone's minds.


In Suggestions, ERICSPEEd writes:
  I have purchased minifigures a few times on Bricklink and some sellers ship what
they label as "New" minifigures in assembled form.
I feel that any Lego piece that is intentionally assembled is not new but used.
Period.

There needs to be an indicator that seller select when listing minifigs:

NEW (unassembled)
ASSEMBLED (not played with)
USED (played with or shows play wear)

I don't and never will call assembled Legos "new".

And I'm sick of buying so called "new" minifigs.

I shouldn't have to waste time messaging a seller about whether or not a
minifig is loose or assembled. Not to mention they could lie and disassemble
prior to shipping (though the "neck" of the torso would show signs that a head
had once been attached.

When I buy "NEW" I want it to be NEW.

Thanks.
 Author: renhoffman View Messages Posted By renhoffman
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  I mean in ten years is a figure going to be worth 10 times more because it was never assembled.

could happen...sadly

  Maybe we can have a grading company grade them as to something like this. Magnified
under a high powered lens and all parts show no sign of assembly a true 9.9.

OMG, please no...this grading thing for collectors has ruined the comic book
thing for me. I will NEVER again collect comic books. It it a book, people, it
was meant to be read, not locked away . LEGO is a toy, it was never meant to
be locked up in a plastic cage .

If you are so concerned with the way you want your figs packaged, ask around,
I'm sure most sellers out there would be willing to tell you how they package
their figs.

Darren
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In Suggestions, George_Lucy writes:
  I always find this topic to be amusing. I know I will ruffle some of the collectors
feathers, but does it really matter in the long run. I mean in ten years is a
figure going to be worth 10 times more because it was never assembled. Maybe
we can have a grading company grade them as to something like this. Magnified
under a high powered lens and all parts show no sign of assembly a true 9.9.
I guess that my take on it as I don't collect or do I build so I always look
at this topic and laugh. Sorry.


An WHO says the buyer actually needs to have it as an ASSEMBLY and keep it like
that for a decade
I buy plenty of figs, preferably in unbuilded condition, because I need one of
the subparts to complete or build another fig, in that case I might not need
the other parts and would like to sell them preferably NEW (unbuilded), reason
I prefer sellers who do not assemble their figs (I don't mind if I really
need *that* fig).
As many buyers (and like the OP) I would also like the priveledge of building
the fig, in stead of getting a builded one...
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In Suggestions, fosterbengoshi writes:
  Sorry, but I voted no. Two conditions - new and used - are plenty. Keep it simple.
It is too late in the game to add new conditions that will only add complexity
to the Price Guide and make things more confusing for buyers. BrickLink has functioned
quite well for 13 years with the current two conditions. We don't need to
fix what isn't broken.

If it is so important to you, ask your seller before placing an order. And read
their terms. Some sellers note in their terms whether the sell minifigures assembled
or unassembled. If they don't say, ask. Simple.

Thor


Agreed. I don't want overly complicated list of new to used.
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In Suggestions, ERICSPEEd writes:
  I have purchased minifigures a few times on Bricklink and some sellers ship what
they label as "New" minifigures in assembled form.
I feel that any Lego piece that is intentionally assembled is not new but used.
Period.

There needs to be an indicator that seller select when listing minifigs:

NEW (unassembled)
ASSEMBLED (not played with)
USED (played with or shows play wear)

I don't and never will call assembled Legos "new".

And I'm sick of buying so called "new" minifigs.

I shouldn't have to waste time messaging a seller about whether or not a
minifig is loose or assembled. Not to mention they could lie and disassemble
prior to shipping (though the "neck" of the torso would show signs that a head
had once been attached.

When I buy "NEW" I want it to be NEW.

Thanks.

I am so glad that such details do not matter to me.

IF I were selling, and I thought this detail did matter to someone, I would include
this detail in the description.

But I vote yes, because it obviously matters to someone.
I see no harm in implementing the suggestion, nor do I expect that it will be
implemented.
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In Suggestions, ERICSPEEd writes:
  I have purchased minifigures a few times on Bricklink and some sellers ship what
they label as "New" minifigures in assembled form.
I feel that any Lego piece that is intentionally assembled is not new but used.
Period.

It seems that what you want to buy is parts for a minifig....they only become
a minifig once assembled,otherwise they are just parts,pieces,sets,puzzle.....all
but not a minifig yet....also better for storage,transport....selling thousands
new and assembled each year....nobody ever complained about it.

Just My 2 eurocents

Cheers

Chris


  
There needs to be an indicator that seller select when listing minifigs:

NEW (unassembled)
ASSEMBLED (not played with)
USED (played with or shows play wear)

I don't and never will call assembled Legos "new".

And I'm sick of buying so called "new" minifigs.

I shouldn't have to waste time messaging a seller about whether or not a
minifig is loose or assembled. Not to mention they could lie and disassemble
prior to shipping (though the "neck" of the torso would show signs that a head
had once been attached.

When I buy "NEW" I want it to be NEW.

Thanks.
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I just thought of a new catagory for new not assembled or assembled. We need
a catagory for new but the head wandered into the head piece in the bag when
no one was looking catagory. This happeens a lot!

In Suggestions, ERICSPEEd writes:
  I have purchased minifigures a few times on Bricklink and some sellers ship what
they label as "New" minifigures in assembled form.
I feel that any Lego piece that is intentionally assembled is not new but used.
Period.

There needs to be an indicator that seller select when listing minifigs:

NEW (unassembled)
ASSEMBLED (not played with)
USED (played with or shows play wear)

I don't and never will call assembled Legos "new".

And I'm sick of buying so called "new" minifigs.

I shouldn't have to waste time messaging a seller about whether or not a
minifig is loose or assembled. Not to mention they could lie and disassemble
prior to shipping (though the "neck" of the torso would show signs that a head
had once been attached.

When I buy "NEW" I want it to be NEW.

Thanks.
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In Suggestions, ERICSPEEd writes:
  NEW (unassembled)
ASSEMBLED (not played with)
USED (played with or shows play wear)

There's another complication - minifig could have been displayed for a while.
You specify "played with". It means minifig on display for years and are dusty
and possibly smelly like ones I got "new", avoid bad seller I left neg to while
ago.

So yeah I like how terms define it now, and it's good enough for me.

(I know, I replied before but wanted to add one issue with text as it stands)
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Loosely assembled.


In Suggestions, ERICSPEEd writes:
  I have purchased minifigures a few times on Bricklink and some sellers ship what
they label as "New" minifigures in assembled form.
I feel that any Lego piece that is intentionally assembled is not new but used.
Period.

There needs to be an indicator that seller select when listing minifigs:

NEW (unassembled)
ASSEMBLED (not played with)
USED (played with or shows play wear)

I don't and never will call assembled Legos "new".

And I'm sick of buying so called "new" minifigs.

I shouldn't have to waste time messaging a seller about whether or not a
minifig is loose or assembled. Not to mention they could lie and disassemble
prior to shipping (though the "neck" of the torso would show signs that a head
had once been attached.

When I buy "NEW" I want it to be NEW.

Thanks.
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In Suggestions, ERICSPEEd writes:
  I have purchased minifigures a few times on Bricklink and some sellers ship what
they label as "New" minifigures in assembled form.
I feel that any Lego piece that is intentionally assembled is not new but used.
Period.

There needs to be an indicator that seller select when listing minifigs:

NEW (unassembled)
ASSEMBLED (not played with)
USED (played with or shows play wear)

I don't and never will call assembled Legos "new".

And I'm sick of buying so called "new" minifigs.

I shouldn't have to waste time messaging a seller about whether or not a
minifig is loose or assembled. Not to mention they could lie and disassemble
prior to shipping (though the "neck" of the torso would show signs that a head
had once been attached.

When I buy "NEW" I want it to be NEW.

Thanks.

Until about 3 months ago I had no idea this was a thing. Since the beginning
of the year I have started to sell new minifigs unassembled.
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In Suggestions, ERICSPEEd writes:
  I have purchased minifigures a few times on Bricklink and some sellers ship what
they label as "New" minifigures in assembled form.
I feel that any Lego piece that is intentionally assembled is not new but used.
Period.

There needs to be an indicator that seller select when listing minifigs:

NEW (unassembled)
ASSEMBLED (not played with)
USED (played with or shows play wear)

I don't and never will call assembled Legos "new".

And I'm sick of buying so called "new" minifigs.

I shouldn't have to waste time messaging a seller about whether or not a
minifig is loose or assembled. Not to mention they could lie and disassemble
prior to shipping (though the "neck" of the torso would show signs that a head
had once been attached.

When I buy "NEW" I want it to be NEW.

Thanks.

Just received collectible marvel minifigs all.assembled. so yeah they re now
used sets. I'm not assembling a set either to make sure its complete and
then sell the assembled set as new. Its bollox.
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In Suggestions, Poncke writes:
  Just received collectible marvel minifigs all.assembled. so yeah they re now
used sets. I'm not assembling a set either to make sure its complete and
then sell the assembled set as new. Its bollox.

NSS
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In Suggestions, peregrinator writes:
  In Suggestions, Poncke writes:
  Just received collectible marvel minifigs all.assembled. so yeah they re now
used sets. I'm not assembling a set either to make sure its complete and
then sell the assembled set as new. Its bollox.

NSS

If they are sets, then yes. But if they are minifigure only entries, then no
as the rules allow it.

It really is stupid that so many years on, this is still an issue.