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 Author: Hal8472 View Messages Posted By Hal8472
 Posted: Aug 11, 2023 17:58
 Subject: JW115 package dimensions incorrect
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Hal8472 (234)

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Hello
Please change JW115 From 2.6 x 4.3 x 2 cm To 2.6 x 4.3 x 1 cm
This is a significant difference for Canadian shipping as under 2cm permits oversized
envelope. As it is identified, its not permitted.
Thanks
Andrew
 Author: macebobo View Messages Posted By macebobo
 Posted: Aug 11, 2023 18:04
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In Catalog, Hal8472 writes:
  Hello
Please change JW115 From 2.6 x 4.3 x 2 cm To 2.6 x 4.3 x 1 cm
This is a significant difference for Canadian shipping as under 2cm permits oversized
envelope. As it is identified, its not permitted.
Thanks
Andrew

You can submit the change here: https://www.bricklink.com/catalogReq.asp?itemType=M
 Author: Nubs_Select View Messages Posted By Nubs_Select
 Posted: Aug 11, 2023 18:22
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all figures with that hat are that size as packing dimensions are for the figure
assembled not when its taken apart.
 Author: Hal8472 View Messages Posted By Hal8472
 Posted: Aug 12, 2023 06:29
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Hal8472 (234)

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In Catalog, Nubs_Select writes:
  all figures with that hat are that size as packing dimensions are for the figure
assembled not when its taken apart.

So what dimensions does Bricklink use for calculating shipping? This was driven
by a customer trying to place an order and not getting oversized letter mail
option. It seems like what you are saying is that most figures, with a hat,
exceed the 2cm minimum. This must affect everyone.
Does every seller in Canada need to override dimensions in inventory for most
figures? Why am I just finding out now about this ridiculous error?
 Author: axaday View Messages Posted By axaday
 Posted: Aug 12, 2023 08:12
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In Catalog, Hal8472 writes:
Why am I just finding out now about this ridiculous error?

Apparently you haven't been selling a lot of minifigs with cowboy hats.
Just finding out about it now means it hasn't had a major impact on you.
 Author: randyf View Messages Posted By randyf
 Posted: Aug 11, 2023 19:32
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In Catalog, Hal8472 writes:
  Hello
Please change JW115 From 2.6 x 4.3 x 2 cm To 2.6 x 4.3 x 1 cm
This is a significant difference for Canadian shipping as under 2cm permits oversized
envelope. As it is identified, its not permitted.
Thanks
Andrew


No can do. The packing dimensions for a minifigure are defined by the assembled
item as shown in the catalog image.

Cheers,
Randy
 Author: jbroman View Messages Posted By jbroman
 Posted: Aug 12, 2023 02:18
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In Catalog, Hal8472 writes:
  Hello
Please change JW115 From 2.6 x 4.3 x 2 cm To 2.6 x 4.3 x 1 cm
This is a significant difference for Canadian shipping as under 2cm permits oversized
envelope. As it is identified, its not permitted.
Thanks
Andrew

You can always change your dimensions in your inventory. Or change it to weight
bound instead of volume bound
 Author: Hal8472 View Messages Posted By Hal8472
 Posted: Aug 12, 2023 06:48
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In Catalog, jbroman writes:
  In Catalog, Hal8472 writes:
  Hello
Please change JW115 From 2.6 x 4.3 x 2 cm To 2.6 x 4.3 x 1 cm
This is a significant difference for Canadian shipping as under 2cm permits oversized
envelope. As it is identified, its not permitted.
Thanks
Andrew

You can always change your dimensions in your inventory. Or change it to weight
bound instead of volume bound

I am having trouble finding where to do this. Would you point me in the right
direction. Thanks.
 Author: jennnifer View Messages Posted By jennnifer
 Posted: Aug 12, 2023 08:45
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In Catalog, Hal8472 writes:
  In Catalog, jbroman writes:
  In Catalog, Hal8472 writes:
  Hello
Please change JW115 From 2.6 x 4.3 x 2 cm To 2.6 x 4.3 x 1 cm
This is a significant difference for Canadian shipping as under 2cm permits oversized
envelope. As it is identified, its not permitted.
Thanks
Andrew

You can always change your dimensions in your inventory. Or change it to weight
bound instead of volume bound

I am having trouble finding where to do this. Would you point me in the right
direction. Thanks.

My Store -- Settings -- Management: Store/Inventory Options:
Inventory: Enable my weight and my packing dimensions on each item for sale

Just my 2 cents: it's not 'ridiculous' for catalog contributors to
submit measurements for the minifigs as they are when built. We need a consistent
and comparable system. This does not include taking a fig apart to imagine all
the ways it might fit into certain postal systems.

~Jen
 Author: jennnifer View Messages Posted By jennnifer
 Posted: Aug 12, 2023 08:49
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In Catalog, jennnifer writes:
  In Catalog, Hal8472 writes:
  In Catalog, jbroman writes:
  In Catalog, Hal8472 writes:
  Hello
Please change JW115 From 2.6 x 4.3 x 2 cm To 2.6 x 4.3 x 1 cm
This is a significant difference for Canadian shipping as under 2cm permits oversized
envelope. As it is identified, its not permitted.
Thanks
Andrew

You can always change your dimensions in your inventory. Or change it to weight
bound instead of volume bound

I am having trouble finding where to do this. Would you point me in the right
direction. Thanks.

My Store -- Settings -- Management: Store/Inventory Options:
Inventory: Enable my weight and my packing dimensions on each item for sale

Just my 2 cents: it's not 'ridiculous' for catalog contributors to
submit measurements for the minifigs as they are when built. We need a consistent
and comparable system. This does not include taking a fig apart to imagine all
the ways it might fit into certain postal systems.

~Jen

Here is an excellent article about the BL packing dimensions so you can understand
how things are done:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2510

~Jen
 Author: Hal8472 View Messages Posted By Hal8472
 Posted: Aug 12, 2023 09:05
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In Catalog, jennnifer writes:
  In Catalog, jennnifer writes:
  In Catalog, Hal8472 writes:
  In Catalog, jbroman writes:
  In Catalog, Hal8472 writes:
  Hello
Please change JW115 From 2.6 x 4.3 x 2 cm To 2.6 x 4.3 x 1 cm
This is a significant difference for Canadian shipping as under 2cm permits oversized
envelope. As it is identified, its not permitted.
Thanks
Andrew

You can always change your dimensions in your inventory. Or change it to weight
bound instead of volume bound

I am having trouble finding where to do this. Would you point me in the right
direction. Thanks.

My Store -- Settings -- Management: Store/Inventory Options:
Inventory: Enable my weight and my packing dimensions on each item for sale

Just my 2 cents: it's not 'ridiculous' for catalog contributors to
submit measurements for the minifigs as they are when built. We need a consistent
and comparable system. This does not include taking a fig apart to imagine all
the ways it might fit into certain postal systems.

~Jen

Here is an excellent article about the BL packing dimensions so you can understand
how things are done:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2510

~Jen


I saw that. It is actually inconsistent for new lego. If it’s assembled then
its not new anymore. Therefore the package dimensions of new minifigures should
reflect unassembled items.
 Author: jennnifer View Messages Posted By jennnifer
 Posted: Aug 12, 2023 09:23
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In Catalog, Hal8472 writes:
  In Catalog, jennnifer writes:
  In Catalog, jennnifer writes:
  In Catalog, Hal8472 writes:
  In Catalog, jbroman writes:
  In Catalog, Hal8472 writes:
  Hello
Please change JW115 From 2.6 x 4.3 x 2 cm To 2.6 x 4.3 x 1 cm
This is a significant difference for Canadian shipping as under 2cm permits oversized
envelope. As it is identified, its not permitted.
Thanks
Andrew

You can always change your dimensions in your inventory. Or change it to weight
bound instead of volume bound

I am having trouble finding where to do this. Would you point me in the right
direction. Thanks.

My Store -- Settings -- Management: Store/Inventory Options:
Inventory: Enable my weight and my packing dimensions on each item for sale

Just my 2 cents: it's not 'ridiculous' for catalog contributors to
submit measurements for the minifigs as they are when built. We need a consistent
and comparable system. This does not include taking a fig apart to imagine all
the ways it might fit into certain postal systems.

~Jen

Here is an excellent article about the BL packing dimensions so you can understand
how things are done:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2510

~Jen


I saw that. It is actually inconsistent for new lego. If it’s assembled then
its not new anymore.

This is not precisely true, but that is a discussion for another thread.

  Therefore the package dimensions of new minifigures should
reflect unassembled items.

I guess I will say first that our website doesn't just sell New LEGO. And
my point was that since the dimensions are submitted by a wide variety of contributors,
we need a consistent method of measuring.

What may be helpful is a way for sellers to opt to use the built dimensions or
a parted-out version with each individual element. This requires programming
and upgrades on the BL side. It would also have implications for selling minifigs
without a completed inventory. I expect no one wants to wait for that. Or
sellers with restrictive postal systems could use the provided tools for setting
their own weights and measurements.

So, I would suggest sending a message to BL asking for this upgrade. The dimensions
as listed are not incorrect according to our published system.

~Jen
 Author: 1001bricks View Messages Posted By 1001bricks
 Posted: Aug 12, 2023 09:31
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  I saw that. It is actually inconsistent for new lego. If it’s assembled then
its not new anymore.

I personnaly prefer to get them unassembled, but this isn't how it's
ruled on BrickLink:
https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=102

New Minifigures - Minifigures 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. Minifigures may be listed
as new either assembled or unassembled.
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In Catalog, jennnifer writes:
  In Catalog, Hal8472 writes:
  In Catalog, jbroman writes:
  In Catalog, Hal8472 writes:
  Hello
Please change JW115 From 2.6 x 4.3 x 2 cm To 2.6 x 4.3 x 1 cm
This is a significant difference for Canadian shipping as under 2cm permits oversized
envelope. As it is identified, its not permitted.
Thanks
Andrew

You can always change your dimensions in your inventory. Or change it to weight
bound instead of volume bound

I am having trouble finding where to do this. Would you point me in the right
direction. Thanks.

My Store -- Settings -- Management: Store/Inventory Options:
Inventory: Enable my weight and my packing dimensions on each item for sale

Just my 2 cents: it's not 'ridiculous' for catalog contributors to
submit measurements for the minifigs as they are when built. We need a consistent
and comparable system. This does not include taking a fig apart to imagine all
the ways it might fit into certain postal systems.

~Jen

Thanks. This was exactly what I needed