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| | | Author: | nellydesign  | | Posted: | Mar 31, 2024 21:07 | | Subject: | Why is buying so difficult? | | Viewed: | 192 times | | Topic: | Buying | |
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| I made a small model and then tried to order the parts. I got multiple stores
with multiple parts and more parts in my cart than I actually needed for the
very small build I was ordering. The whole process was very confusing. I had
to refer back to my model to see if I was ordering the correct number. I was
hoping it would be more streamlined. Like Bricklink just finds the parts wherever
they might be, puts the correct amount of parts in your cart, you place your
order, and then they figure out where they are coming from on the back end. I
would accept a larger flat rate shipping charge if they would just handle that
stuff for us.
Did I do something wrong? My build was only like 20 pieces. I can't imagine
what a larger build would be like. I also paid far more in shipping than what
the actual pieces cost, but I assume that's because I had such a small build
(I actually ordered parts to make 4).
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| | | | | Author: | Saitobricks.ca | | Posted: | Mar 31, 2024 21:08 | | Subject: | Re: Why is buying so difficult? | | Viewed: | 47 times | | Topic: | Buying | |
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| In Buying, nellydesign writes:
| | I made a small model and then tried to order the parts. I got multiple stores
with multiple parts and more parts in my cart than I actually needed for the
very small build I was ordering. The whole process was very confusing. I had
to refer back to my model to see if I was ordering the correct number. I was
hoping it would be more streamlined. Like Bricklink just finds the parts wherever
they might be, puts the correct amount of parts in your cart, you place your
order, and then they figure out where they are coming from on the back end. I
would accept a larger flat rate shipping charge if they would just handle that
stuff for us.
Did I do something wrong? My build was only like 20 pieces. I can't imagine
what a larger build would be like. I also paid far more in shipping than what
the actual pieces cost, but I assume that's because I had such a small build
(I actually ordered parts to make 4).
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Try creating a wanted list with all the parts you need, then hit the instant
buy button.
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| | | | | | | Author: | nellydesign | | Posted: | Apr 1, 2024 09:42 | | Subject: | Re: Why is buying so difficult? | | Viewed: | 46 times | | Topic: | Buying | |
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| Thank you, I will try that next time.
In Buying, Saitobricks.ca writes:
| | In Buying, nellydesign writes:
| | I made a small model and then tried to order the parts. I got multiple stores
with multiple parts and more parts in my cart than I actually needed for the
very small build I was ordering. The whole process was very confusing. I had
to refer back to my model to see if I was ordering the correct number. I was
hoping it would be more streamlined. Like Bricklink just finds the parts wherever
they might be, puts the correct amount of parts in your cart, you place your
order, and then they figure out where they are coming from on the back end. I
would accept a larger flat rate shipping charge if they would just handle that
stuff for us.
Did I do something wrong? My build was only like 20 pieces. I can't imagine
what a larger build would be like. I also paid far more in shipping than what
the actual pieces cost, but I assume that's because I had such a small build
(I actually ordered parts to make 4).
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Try creating a wanted list with all the parts you need, then hit the instant
buy button.
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| | | | | Author: | joshlobe | | Posted: | Mar 31, 2024 21:15 | | Subject: | Re: Why is buying so difficult? | | Viewed: | 67 times | | Topic: | Buying | |
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| In Buying, nellydesign writes:
| | Did I do something wrong? My build was only like 20 pieces. I can't imagine
what a larger build would be like. I also paid far more in shipping than what
the actual pieces cost, but I assume that's because I had such a small build
(I actually ordered parts to make 4).
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This was my first time as well.
I built a model of my childhood home.
Just over 8,000 pieces.
All added to a wanted list, imported from stud.io.
This equated to 27 different stores and carts.
I paid about $1,200 for pieces; and about $160 in shipping.
I agree. It wasn't the best experience.
I still have two stores which have refused to ship or respond.
BUT....
1) Do I have all my pieces? Yes.
2) Did I somehow receive "mysterious" quantities? Yes. I think this
has to do with an individual store requiring a minimum amount or quantity (which,
from what I can tell, get's automatically adjusted. You REALLY have to pay
attention to your individual store carts).
3) Did I meet two OUTSTANDING store sellers? YES!! And I will continue to try
to order from only these two stores in the future.
So... your miles may vary. But that's been my experience with a fairly large
first time order.
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| | | | | | | Author: | nellydesign | | Posted: | Apr 1, 2024 09:43 | | Subject: | Re: Why is buying so difficult? | | Viewed: | 53 times | | Topic: | Buying | |
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| Thank you, I appreciate the info.
In Buying, joshlobe writes:
| | In Buying, nellydesign writes:
| | Did I do something wrong? My build was only like 20 pieces. I can't imagine
what a larger build would be like. I also paid far more in shipping than what
the actual pieces cost, but I assume that's because I had such a small build
(I actually ordered parts to make 4).
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This was my first time as well.
I built a model of my childhood home.
Just over 8,000 pieces.
All added to a wanted list, imported from stud.io.
This equated to 27 different stores and carts.
I paid about $1,200 for pieces; and about $160 in shipping.
I agree. It wasn't the best experience.
I still have two stores which have refused to ship or respond.
BUT....
1) Do I have all my pieces? Yes.
2) Did I somehow receive "mysterious" quantities? Yes. I think this
has to do with an individual store requiring a minimum amount or quantity (which,
from what I can tell, get's automatically adjusted. You REALLY have to pay
attention to your individual store carts).
3) Did I meet two OUTSTANDING store sellers? YES!! And I will continue to try
to order from only these two stores in the future.
So... your miles may vary. But that's been my experience with a fairly large
first time order.
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