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 Author: Kodabricks View Messages Posted By Kodabricks
 Posted: Sep 22, 2022 03:10
 Subject: ADVICE FOR A NEW STORE THANK YOU!!!!!
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Kodabricks (299)

Location:  USA, Texas
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Apr 23, 2022 Contact Member Seller
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Seller Ships to My Country Store: Kodabricks22
HI ANY ADVICE FOR A NEW SELLER WITH TONS OF ENERGY AND AMBITION!!!!
 Author: Stevemac1976 View Messages Posted By Stevemac1976
 Posted: Sep 22, 2022 03:12
 Subject: Re: ADVICE FOR A NEW STORE THANK YOU!!!!!
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Stevemac1976 (879)

Location:  United Kingdom, England
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Apr 26, 2020 Contact Member Seller
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Store Closed Seller Does Not Ship to My Country Store: Steve's Spare Bricks
In New Stores, Kodabricks writes:
  HI ANY ADVICE FOR A NEW SELLER WITH TONS OF ENERGY AND AMBITION!!!!

Here is what i tried to stick to when setting up my store a few years ago.

1. Keep the prices keen on parts.
2. Have a very clear shipping cost for parts and give options to the buyers.
3. Have a clear guide on any additional costs you add
4. Have a good range of parts/sets to get more sales
5. Ship quickly and package well.

Steve
 Author: uvt203 View Messages Posted By uvt203
 Posted: Sep 22, 2022 03:49
 Subject: Re: ADVICE FOR A NEW STORE THANK YOU!!!!!
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uvt203 (11770)

Location:  Denmark
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Oct 4, 2005 Contact Member Seller
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Seller Does Not Ship to My Country Store: ASAP - Asger's SpAre Parts
In New Stores, Kodabricks writes:
  HI ANY ADVICE FOR A NEW SELLER WITH TONS OF ENERGY AND AMBITION!!!!

And

6. Don't shout in capitals!

/Asger
 Author: enig View Messages Posted By enig
 Posted: Sep 22, 2022 08:07
 Subject: Re: ADVICE FOR A NEW STORE THANK YOU!!!!!
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enig (6342)

Location:  Lithuania, Panevėžys
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Mar 3, 2012 Contact Member Seller
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Seller Ships to My Country Store: enigma bricks - CHEAP S&H!
In New Stores, uvt203 writes:
  In New Stores, Kodabricks writes:
  HI ANY ADVICE FOR A NEW SELLER WITH TONS OF ENERGY AND AMBITION!!!!

And

6. Don't shout in capitals!

/Asger

This. Not shouting in caps will get you further than any and all other advices
pulled together. Thank you.
 Author: yorbrick View Messages Posted By yorbrick
 Posted: Sep 22, 2022 03:51
 Subject: Re: ADVICE FOR A NEW STORE THANK YOU!!!!!
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yorbrick (1185)

Location:  United Kingdom, England
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In New Stores, Kodabricks writes:
  HI ANY ADVICE FOR A NEW SELLER WITH TONS OF ENERGY AND AMBITION!!!!

Do your research and charge realistic prices. One of the first things I saw in
your store were black lever / antenna bases at 36c. That is probably 5x what
you can often buy a complete lever assembly for. Pricing like that could well
make a prospective buyer leave the store and possibly least favourite.
 Author: peregrinator View Messages Posted By peregrinator
 Posted: Sep 22, 2022 07:35
 Subject: Re: ADVICE FOR A NEW STORE THANK YOU!!!!!
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peregrinator (776)

Location:  USA, New Jersey
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In New Stores, Kodabricks writes:
  HI ANY ADVICE FOR A NEW SELLER WITH TONS OF ENERGY AND AMBITION!!!!

Some store terms might be helpful. Just general stuff like how long buyers can
expect to wait before you ship, as opposed to nonsense about not being responsible
once the package is handed off to the shipper.

Don't nickel-and-dime buyers on shipping costs and fees. Try to build handling
fees, the costs of packaging and fees you pay (Paypal/Stripe and BrickLink) into
the cost of your items.
 Author: Sadler_Bricks View Messages Posted By Sadler_Bricks
 Posted: Sep 24, 2022 13:07
 Subject: Re: ADVICE FOR A NEW STORE THANK YOU!!!!!
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Sadler_Bricks (1731)

Location:  USA, Washington
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Number one thing is enjoy the growth and love tge build of your store. Profit
is nice but keep building for the love of lego. Oh and space is also needed lol.
No but really keep it simple make it easy for the customer and keep adding onto
your store.

Sadler_bricks