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 Author: SmokeFreeStuds View Messages Posted By SmokeFreeStuds
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 Author: randyf View Messages Posted By randyf
 Posted: Feb 8, 2024 18:37
 Subject: Re: Folding Instructions: Yes or No?
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In Shipping, SmokeFreeStuds writes:
  When re-selling a used set with the instructions included, if they were never
folded originally, is it acceptable to fold them when shipped with the set, or
is that frowned upon? I have some sets with larger instruction booklets, and
while the sets themselves may not take up much space, if I don't fold the
instructions then I would require a much larger box. If I were to fold the instructions
in half, is that something I am expected to disclose in the item listing, or
is folding instructions something that is generally acceptable and does not need
to be indicated?


I would be very disappointed if I received folded instructions that were originally
unfolded. You are basically damaging the product. I would strongly advise against
doing this.

Cheers,
Randy
 Author: Nubs_Select View Messages Posted By Nubs_Select
 Posted: Feb 8, 2024 19:00
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In Shipping, randyf writes:
  In Shipping, SmokeFreeStuds writes:
  When re-selling a used set with the instructions included, if they were never
folded originally, is it acceptable to fold them when shipped with the set, or
is that frowned upon? I have some sets with larger instruction booklets, and
while the sets themselves may not take up much space, if I don't fold the
instructions then I would require a much larger box. If I were to fold the instructions
in half, is that something I am expected to disclose in the item listing, or
is folding instructions something that is generally acceptable and does not need
to be indicated?


I would be very disappointed if I received folded instructions that were originally
unfolded. You are basically damaging the product. I would strongly advise against
doing this.

Cheers,
Randy

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 Author: kittybrickz View Messages Posted By kittybrickz
 Posted: Feb 8, 2024 20:00
 Subject: Re: Folding Instructions: Yes or No?
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What about a large roll? no creasing?

I guess one could always contact the buyer and ask what they prefer, creased
instructions with cheaper shipping or pristine and pay a little more?
 Author: Adjour View Messages Posted By Adjour
 Posted: Feb 8, 2024 19:28
 Subject: Re: Folding Instructions: Yes or No?
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In Shipping, SmokeFreeStuds writes:
  When re-selling a used set with the instructions included, if they were never
folded originally, is it acceptable to fold them when shipped with the set, or
is that frowned upon? I have some sets with larger instruction booklets, and
while the sets themselves may not take up much space, if I don't fold the
instructions then I would require a much larger box. If I were to fold the instructions
in half, is that something I am expected to disclose in the item listing, or
is folding instructions something that is generally acceptable and does not need
to be indicated?

I sell a lot of instructions.

Its very important to not fold them. In fact you may want to include a backing
board, even if this raises your shipping cost.
 Author: Brickman4you View Messages Posted By Brickman4you
 Posted: Feb 8, 2024 20:01
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In Shipping, SmokeFreeStuds writes:
  When re-selling a used set with the instructions included, if they were never
folded originally, is it acceptable to fold them when shipped with the set, or
is that frowned upon? I have some sets with larger instruction booklets, and
while the sets themselves may not take up much space, if I don't fold the
instructions then I would require a much larger box. If I were to fold the instructions
in half, is that something I am expected to disclose in the item listing, or
is folding instructions something that is generally acceptable and does not need
to be indicated?

Short answer is NO, but never introduce folds just to make shipping easier.

- Some small instructions are pre-folded by Lego and need to be left in that
original format.

- Others are perfectly in a half fold from Lego (these I unfold and package),
describing the 1/2 fold in description of item.

- Last are folds due to box / packaging damage / movement, and need to be listed
as Used with description of quality.

Hope this answered your question.
 Author: zorbanj View Messages Posted By zorbanj
 Posted: Feb 8, 2024 20:02
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In Shipping, SmokeFreeStuds writes:
  
When re-selling a used set with the instructions included, if they were never
folded originally, is it acceptable to fold them when shipped with the set, or
is that frowned upon?

I wold say no.

I have some sets with larger instruction booklets, and
  while the sets themselves may not take up much space, if I don't fold the
instructions then I would require a much larger box.

You can use a larger poly mailer with some cardboard as a backing board.

  If I were to fold the instructions
in half, is that something I am expected to disclose in the item listing, or
is folding instructions something that is generally acceptable and does not need
to be indicated?

If you must fold them then disclose it.
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