I have quite a few old wire and connector parts that the wire covering is in
various stages of degrading. I was hoping to repair the wire with a new part
and then list them for sale in an undamaged state.
Would this be violating Bricklink's terms since the wire is no longer an
"official Lego" product? I would certainly include in the listing that
the wire has been repaired with alternatively sourced wire.
Would this be violating Bricklink's terms since the wire is no longer an
"official Lego" product?
Much more, I'm sorry it'll fall on:
Modified Parts: All parts listed in your store must be genuine LEGO parts
in their original, unmodified condition. Custom printed, engraved, chromed, or
painted parts are not permitted.
Would this be violating Bricklink's terms since the wire is no longer an
"official Lego" product?
Much more, I'm sorry it'll fall on:
Modified Parts: All parts listed in your store must be genuine LEGO parts
in their original, unmodified condition. Custom printed, engraved, chromed, or
painted parts are not permitted.
Good luck!
Thank you. That's what I was thinking might be the case. I'll list them
as is.
Would this be violating Bricklink's terms since the wire is no longer an
"official Lego" product?
Much more, I'm sorry it'll fall on:
Modified Parts: All parts listed in your store must be genuine LEGO parts
in their original, unmodified condition. Custom printed, engraved, chromed, or
painted parts are not permitted.
Good luck!
Thank you. That's what I was thinking might be the case. I'll list them
as is.
There is definitely a market for refurbished and re-coated wires, especially
the 9-volt train track connector wires and the really long 9-volt extension wires.
Just the simple fact that the supply of them is forever limited and more and
more will degrade with time.
I don't see any problem listing them as CUSTOM Items. You could have "placeholder"
lots in your shop using the regular listings that direct people to find your
Custom Lots. Custom Lots are hard to find unless people go specifically looking
for them. Perhaps Custom Lots can be Featured Items in your shop, I dunno never
tried that.
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Earlier this month, my club was setting up our train layout, which uses all 9-volt.
Many of our track connector wires are beginning to lose their wire coatings
and some flaked off just by looking at them.
Since we were lacking our club member who typically supplies all the wires, I
had brought along some BRAND NEW still in sealed packages of 9-volt extension
wires. As we layed them out and looked at the unopened packages, we all joked
about what might happen as soon as we opened them to fresh air. I was betting
that the plastic coating would just go "POOF" and disintegrate into a
puff of smoke. Fortunately, nothing happened, at least as far as we could see
for now, but even being brand new out of the package, they are still several
years OLD and the wire coating will break down pretty quickly.
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