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 Author: Wilb3r View Messages Posted By Wilb3r
 Posted: Sep 11, 2024 17:34
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Wilb3r (61)

Location:  Norway, Buskerud
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Store: StarBricks X Shuttle
Hello there!
Just under a week ago I opened up my Bricklink store, I currently have 15k parts
in 1k lots and a 20% sale.
I would very much appreciate a visit, some pointers on what could be improved,
or even a purchase.
As you might have guessed from the name, I will focus on Star Wars Lego, but
I might change that with time depending on how bad or well this goes.

Thank you for your time!
 Author: Nubs_Select View Messages Posted By Nubs_Select
 Posted: Sep 11, 2024 17:42
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Nubs_Select (4762)

Location:  Canada, Ontario
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In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  Hello there!
Just under a week ago I opened up my Bricklink store, I currently have 15k parts
in 1k lots and a 20% sale.
I would very much appreciate a visit, some pointers on what could be improved,
or even a purchase.
As you might have guessed from the name, I will focus on Star Wars Lego, but
I might change that with time depending on how bad or well this goes.

Thank you for your time!

welcome to bricklink!
just a heads up the black text in a yellow box on a black background is very
difficult to read.
also you may want to change this

"If a package arrives damaged, make sure to document it, take a video unboxing
it, if anything is damaged contact me asap and we can resolve it! If you wait
or don't have proof, there's not much I can do.



I am not responsible for packages stolen."

as sellers are fully responsible for packages until they are marked as delivered
regardless of tracking/insurance and in general you always have to take the buyers
word on the contents without them first videoing them opening the package.
also I'm a little confused as you have

"Shipping prices have about 0.2-0.5$ depending on the size added to the shipping
price for package materials." and then "These are not the final shipping
price at checkout! a small amount will be added for package materials."

which is confusing as its unclear if your packing costs are worked into your
shipping costs or charged as an additional fee. however since you ship to the
USA California has laws against extra fees

https://oag.ca.gov/hiddenfees

so you have to work it into your base shipping price you advertise. for example
shipping costs you $2 and packing is .50. you advertise and charge the buyer
$2.50 as the only cost ontop of the bricks on the order.
best of luck!
 Author: CLBoyce View Messages Posted By CLBoyce
 Posted: Sep 11, 2024 17:43
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Just like clockwork.
 Author: Nubs_Select View Messages Posted By Nubs_Select
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In New Stores, CLBoyce writes:
  Just like clockwork.

I try my best
 Author: CLBoyce View Messages Posted By CLBoyce
 Posted: Sep 11, 2024 18:07
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CLBoyce (64)

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hey, I for one appreciate the consistency.
 Author: Nubs_Select View Messages Posted By Nubs_Select
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In New Stores, CLBoyce writes:
  hey, I for one appreciate the consistency.

here's to hoping it helps the new sellers!
 Author: popsicle View Messages Posted By popsicle
 Posted: Sep 11, 2024 18:19
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In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, CLBoyce writes:
  hey, I for one appreciate the consistency.

here's to hoping it helps the new sellers!

Among the most valuable of your contributions, imho. Keep it up.
 Author: Wilb3r View Messages Posted By Wilb3r
 Posted: Sep 11, 2024 18:00
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Wilb3r (61)

Location:  Norway, Buskerud
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Store: StarBricks X Shuttle
In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  Hello there!
Just under a week ago I opened up my Bricklink store, I currently have 15k parts
in 1k lots and a 20% sale.
I would very much appreciate a visit, some pointers on what could be improved,
or even a purchase.
As you might have guessed from the name, I will focus on Star Wars Lego, but
I might change that with time depending on how bad or well this goes.

Thank you for your time!

welcome to bricklink!
just a heads up the black text in a yellow box on a black background is very
difficult to read.
also you may want to change this

"If a package arrives damaged, make sure to document it, take a video unboxing
it, if anything is damaged contact me asap and we can resolve it! If you wait
or don't have proof, there's not much I can do.



I am not responsible for packages stolen."

as sellers are fully responsible for packages until they are marked as delivered
regardless of tracking/insurance and in general you always have to take the buyers
word on the contents without them first videoing them opening the package.
also I'm a little confused as you have

"Shipping prices have about 0.2-0.5$ depending on the size added to the shipping
price for package materials." and then "These are not the final shipping
price at checkout! a small amount will be added for package materials."

which is confusing as its unclear if your packing costs are worked into your
shipping costs or charged as an additional fee. however since you ship to the
USA California has laws against extra fees

https://oag.ca.gov/hiddenfees

so you have to work it into your base shipping price you advertise. for example
shipping costs you $2 and packing is .50. you advertise and charge the buyer
$2.50 as the only cost on top of the bricks on the order.
best of luck!



I was gonna respond, properly, but looking at what you wrote, most of it doesn't
make any sense, you should work on your writing.
 Author: Nubs_Select View Messages Posted By Nubs_Select
 Posted: Sep 11, 2024 18:02
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Location:  Canada, Ontario
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Store: Nub's Select
In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  Hello there!
Just under a week ago I opened up my Bricklink store, I currently have 15k parts
in 1k lots and a 20% sale.
I would very much appreciate a visit, some pointers on what could be improved,
or even a purchase.
As you might have guessed from the name, I will focus on Star Wars Lego, but
I might change that with time depending on how bad or well this goes.

Thank you for your time!

welcome to bricklink!
just a heads up the black text in a yellow box on a black background is very
difficult to read.
also you may want to change this

"If a package arrives damaged, make sure to document it, take a video unboxing
it, if anything is damaged contact me asap and we can resolve it! If you wait
or don't have proof, there's not much I can do.



I am not responsible for packages stolen."

as sellers are fully responsible for packages until they are marked as delivered
regardless of tracking/insurance and in general you always have to take the buyers
word on the contents without them first videoing them opening the package.
also I'm a little confused as you have

"Shipping prices have about 0.2-0.5$ depending on the size added to the shipping
price for package materials." and then "These are not the final shipping
price at checkout! a small amount will be added for package materials."

which is confusing as its unclear if your packing costs are worked into your
shipping costs or charged as an additional fee. however since you ship to the
USA California has laws against extra fees

https://oag.ca.gov/hiddenfees

so you have to work it into your base shipping price you advertise. for example
shipping costs you $2 and packing is .50. you advertise and charge the buyer
$2.50 as the only cost on top of the bricks on the order.
best of luck!



I was gonna respond, properly, but looking at what you wrote, most of it doesn't
make any sense, you should work on your writing.

what do you mean in specific? I'm confused
 Author: Wilb3r View Messages Posted By Wilb3r
 Posted: Sep 11, 2024 18:12
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Wilb3r (61)

Location:  Norway, Buskerud
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Store: StarBricks X Shuttle
In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  Hello there!
Just under a week ago I opened up my Bricklink store, I currently have 15k parts
in 1k lots and a 20% sale.
I would very much appreciate a visit, some pointers on what could be improved,
or even a purchase.
As you might have guessed from the name, I will focus on Star Wars Lego, but
I might change that with time depending on how bad or well this goes.

Thank you for your time!

welcome to bricklink!
just a heads up the black text in a yellow box on a black background is very
difficult to read.
also you may want to change this

"If a package arrives damaged, make sure to document it, take a video unboxing
it, if anything is damaged contact me asap and we can resolve it! If you wait
or don't have proof, there's not much I can do.



I am not responsible for packages stolen."

as sellers are fully responsible for packages until they are marked as delivered
regardless of tracking/insurance and in general you always have to take the buyers
word on the contents without them first videoing them opening the package.
also I'm a little confused as you have

"Shipping prices have about 0.2-0.5$ depending on the size added to the shipping
price for package materials." and then "These are not the final shipping
price at checkout! a small amount will be added for package materials."

which is confusing as its unclear if your packing costs are worked into your
shipping costs or charged as an additional fee. however since you ship to the
USA California has laws against extra fees

https://oag.ca.gov/hiddenfees

so you have to work it into your base shipping price you advertise. for example
shipping costs you $2 and packing is .50. you advertise and charge the buyer
$2.50 as the only cost on top of the bricks on the order.
best of luck!



I was gonna respond, properly, but looking at what you wrote, most of it doesn't
make any sense, you should work on your writing.

what do you mean in specific? I'm confused

The shipping section, you mentioned hidden shipping costs, I don't see that
at all.
The black text on yellow I totally get, so I went ahead and changed it, thank
you for pointing that out.
I understand I should be viable for a package, but I know there's a real
problem with postal theft in USA especially, and I can't afford to give away
free stuff. I would however make exceptions for certain cases, or if there is
proof.
 Author: Nubs_Select View Messages Posted By Nubs_Select
 Posted: Sep 11, 2024 18:18
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Nubs_Select (4762)

Location:  Canada, Ontario
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Store: Nub's Select
In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  Hello there!
Just under a week ago I opened up my Bricklink store, I currently have 15k parts
in 1k lots and a 20% sale.
I would very much appreciate a visit, some pointers on what could be improved,
or even a purchase.
As you might have guessed from the name, I will focus on Star Wars Lego, but
I might change that with time depending on how bad or well this goes.

Thank you for your time!

welcome to bricklink!
just a heads up the black text in a yellow box on a black background is very
difficult to read.
also you may want to change this

"If a package arrives damaged, make sure to document it, take a video unboxing
it, if anything is damaged contact me asap and we can resolve it! If you wait
or don't have proof, there's not much I can do.



I am not responsible for packages stolen."

as sellers are fully responsible for packages until they are marked as delivered
regardless of tracking/insurance and in general you always have to take the buyers
word on the contents without them first videoing them opening the package.
also I'm a little confused as you have

"Shipping prices have about 0.2-0.5$ depending on the size added to the shipping
price for package materials." and then "These are not the final shipping
price at checkout! a small amount will be added for package materials."

which is confusing as its unclear if your packing costs are worked into your
shipping costs or charged as an additional fee. however since you ship to the
USA California has laws against extra fees

https://oag.ca.gov/hiddenfees

so you have to work it into your base shipping price you advertise. for example
shipping costs you $2 and packing is .50. you advertise and charge the buyer
$2.50 as the only cost on top of the bricks on the order.
best of luck!



I was gonna respond, properly, but looking at what you wrote, most of it doesn't
make any sense, you should work on your writing.

what do you mean in specific? I'm confused

The shipping section, you mentioned hidden shipping costs, I don't see that
at all.

As mentioned I said I was confused on how you had it setup. also as for the "hidden
fees" term that's what they are called in the law that was passed in
California (which you ship to and as such have to follow) and probably there
haver been similar laws passed elsewhere

  The black text on yellow I totally get, so I went ahead and changed it, thank
you for pointing that out.

🍕🍕

  I understand I should be viable for a package, but I know there's a real
problem with postal theft in USA especially, and I can't afford to give away
free stuff. I would however make exceptions for certain cases, or if there is
proof.

unfortunately most countries have laws and Paypal and banks have rules that makes
sellers rerpsoisbible for packages. it isn't an opinion it modern consumer
protection laws. id strongly suggest reading up the Paypal tos and such. for
example
https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/buyer-protection#:~:text=If%20the%20seller%20presents%20evidence%20that%20they%20delivered%20the%20goods%20to%20you%2C%20PayPal%20may%20find%20in%20favor%20of%20the%20seller%20for%20an%20Item%20Not%20Received%20claim%20even%20if%20you%20claim%20you%20did%20not%20receive%20the%20goods.
is 1 of many examples. even if you say you dont do it. any buyer can open a claim
with their bank/paypal and they will side with the buyer near 100% of the time
if tracking isn't shown as delivered. luckily that is an extremely rare thing
for packages to go missing
 Author: Wilb3r View Messages Posted By Wilb3r
 Posted: Sep 11, 2024 18:41
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Location:  Norway, Buskerud
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Store: StarBricks X Shuttle
In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  Hello there!
Just under a week ago I opened up my Bricklink store, I currently have 15k parts
in 1k lots and a 20% sale.
I would very much appreciate a visit, some pointers on what could be improved,
or even a purchase.
As you might have guessed from the name, I will focus on Star Wars Lego, but
I might change that with time depending on how bad or well this goes.

Thank you for your time!

welcome to bricklink!
just a heads up the black text in a yellow box on a black background is very
difficult to read.
also you may want to change this

"If a package arrives damaged, make sure to document it, take a video unboxing
it, if anything is damaged contact me asap and we can resolve it! If you wait
or don't have proof, there's not much I can do.



I am not responsible for packages stolen."

as sellers are fully responsible for packages until they are marked as delivered
regardless of tracking/insurance and in general you always have to take the buyers
word on the contents without them first videoing them opening the package.
also I'm a little confused as you have

"Shipping prices have about 0.2-0.5$ depending on the size added to the shipping
price for package materials." and then "These are not the final shipping
price at checkout! a small amount will be added for package materials."

which is confusing as its unclear if your packing costs are worked into your
shipping costs or charged as an additional fee. however since you ship to the
USA California has laws against extra fees

https://oag.ca.gov/hiddenfees

so you have to work it into your base shipping price you advertise. for example
shipping costs you $2 and packing is .50. you advertise and charge the buyer
$2.50 as the only cost on top of the bricks on the order.
best of luck!



I was gonna respond, properly, but looking at what you wrote, most of it doesn't
make any sense, you should work on your writing.

what do you mean in specific? I'm confused

The shipping section, you mentioned hidden shipping costs, I don't see that
at all.

As mentioned I said I was confused on how you had it setup. also as for the "hidden
fees" term that's what they are called in the law that was passed in
California (which you ship to and as such have to follow) and probably there
haver been similar laws passed elsewhere

  The black text on yellow I totally get, so I went ahead and changed it, thank
you for pointing that out.

🍕🍕

  I understand I should be viable for a package, but I know there's a real
problem with postal theft in USA especially, and I can't afford to give away
free stuff. I would however make exceptions for certain cases, or if there is
proof.

unfortunately most countries have laws and Paypal and banks have rules that makes
sellers rerpsoisbible for packages. it isn't an opinion it modern consumer
protection laws. id strongly suggest reading up the Paypal tos and such. for
example
https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/buyer-protection#:~:text=If%20the%20seller%20presents%20evidence%20that%20they%20delivered%20the%20goods%20to%20you%2C%20PayPal%20may%20find%20in%20favor%20of%20the%20seller%20for%20an%20Item%20Not%20Received%20claim%20even%20if%20you%20claim%20you%20did%20not%20receive%20the%20goods.
is 1 of many examples. even if you say you dont do it. any buyer can open a claim
with their bank/paypal and they will side with the buyer near 100% of the time
if tracking isn't shown as delivered. luckily that is an extremely rare thing
for packages to go missing


I will trust you for now and remove the package disclaimer, which might change
again in the future. As a small hobbyist, I can't afford to keep reimbursing
stolen or ''broken'' goods, my current margins are incredibly
low.
 Author: Nubs_Select View Messages Posted By Nubs_Select
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Location:  Canada, Ontario
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Store: Nub's Select
In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  Hello there!
Just under a week ago I opened up my Bricklink store, I currently have 15k parts
in 1k lots and a 20% sale.
I would very much appreciate a visit, some pointers on what could be improved,
or even a purchase.
As you might have guessed from the name, I will focus on Star Wars Lego, but
I might change that with time depending on how bad or well this goes.

Thank you for your time!

welcome to bricklink!
just a heads up the black text in a yellow box on a black background is very
difficult to read.
also you may want to change this

"If a package arrives damaged, make sure to document it, take a video unboxing
it, if anything is damaged contact me asap and we can resolve it! If you wait
or don't have proof, there's not much I can do.



I am not responsible for packages stolen."

as sellers are fully responsible for packages until they are marked as delivered
regardless of tracking/insurance and in general you always have to take the buyers
word on the contents without them first videoing them opening the package.
also I'm a little confused as you have

"Shipping prices have about 0.2-0.5$ depending on the size added to the shipping
price for package materials." and then "These are not the final shipping
price at checkout! a small amount will be added for package materials."

which is confusing as its unclear if your packing costs are worked into your
shipping costs or charged as an additional fee. however since you ship to the
USA California has laws against extra fees

https://oag.ca.gov/hiddenfees

so you have to work it into your base shipping price you advertise. for example
shipping costs you $2 and packing is .50. you advertise and charge the buyer
$2.50 as the only cost on top of the bricks on the order.
best of luck!



I was gonna respond, properly, but looking at what you wrote, most of it doesn't
make any sense, you should work on your writing.

what do you mean in specific? I'm confused

The shipping section, you mentioned hidden shipping costs, I don't see that
at all.

As mentioned I said I was confused on how you had it setup. also as for the "hidden
fees" term that's what they are called in the law that was passed in
California (which you ship to and as such have to follow) and probably there
haver been similar laws passed elsewhere

  The black text on yellow I totally get, so I went ahead and changed it, thank
you for pointing that out.

🍕🍕

  I understand I should be viable for a package, but I know there's a real
problem with postal theft in USA especially, and I can't afford to give away
free stuff. I would however make exceptions for certain cases, or if there is
proof.

unfortunately most countries have laws and Paypal and banks have rules that makes
sellers rerpsoisbible for packages. it isn't an opinion it modern consumer
protection laws. id strongly suggest reading up the Paypal tos and such. for
example
https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/buyer-protection#:~:text=If%20the%20seller%20presents%20evidence%20that%20they%20delivered%20the%20goods%20to%20you%2C%20PayPal%20may%20find%20in%20favor%20of%20the%20seller%20for%20an%20Item%20Not%20Received%20claim%20even%20if%20you%20claim%20you%20did%20not%20receive%20the%20goods.
is 1 of many examples. even if you say you dont do it. any buyer can open a claim
with their bank/paypal and they will side with the buyer near 100% of the time
if tracking isn't shown as delivered. luckily that is an extremely rare thing
for packages to go missing


I will trust you for now and remove the package disclaimer, which might change
again in the future. As a small hobbyist, I can't afford to keep reimbursing
stolen or ''broken'' goods, my current margins are incredibly
low.

dont worry as its very rare for things to get damaged/lost in shipping so you
should be good . at most id say maybe 1/250 but in reality its probably much
rarer then that. just a heads up tho even if you read the disclaimer it in no
way prevents buyers from filing claims against you via their bank/paypal as their
rules override anything in store terms
 Author: Wilb3r View Messages Posted By Wilb3r
 Posted: Sep 11, 2024 18:54
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Location:  Norway, Buskerud
Member Since Contact Type Status
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Store: StarBricks X Shuttle
In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  Hello there!
Just under a week ago I opened up my Bricklink store, I currently have 15k parts
in 1k lots and a 20% sale.
I would very much appreciate a visit, some pointers on what could be improved,
or even a purchase.
As you might have guessed from the name, I will focus on Star Wars Lego, but
I might change that with time depending on how bad or well this goes.

Thank you for your time!

welcome to bricklink!
just a heads up the black text in a yellow box on a black background is very
difficult to read.
also you may want to change this

"If a package arrives damaged, make sure to document it, take a video unboxing
it, if anything is damaged contact me asap and we can resolve it! If you wait
or don't have proof, there's not much I can do.



I am not responsible for packages stolen."

as sellers are fully responsible for packages until they are marked as delivered
regardless of tracking/insurance and in general you always have to take the buyers
word on the contents without them first videoing them opening the package.
also I'm a little confused as you have

"Shipping prices have about 0.2-0.5$ depending on the size added to the shipping
price for package materials." and then "These are not the final shipping
price at checkout! a small amount will be added for package materials."

which is confusing as its unclear if your packing costs are worked into your
shipping costs or charged as an additional fee. however since you ship to the
USA California has laws against extra fees

https://oag.ca.gov/hiddenfees

so you have to work it into your base shipping price you advertise. for example
shipping costs you $2 and packing is .50. you advertise and charge the buyer
$2.50 as the only cost on top of the bricks on the order.
best of luck!



I was gonna respond, properly, but looking at what you wrote, most of it doesn't
make any sense, you should work on your writing.

what do you mean in specific? I'm confused

The shipping section, you mentioned hidden shipping costs, I don't see that
at all.

As mentioned I said I was confused on how you had it setup. also as for the "hidden
fees" term that's what they are called in the law that was passed in
California (which you ship to and as such have to follow) and probably there
haver been similar laws passed elsewhere

  The black text on yellow I totally get, so I went ahead and changed it, thank
you for pointing that out.

🍕🍕

  I understand I should be viable for a package, but I know there's a real
problem with postal theft in USA especially, and I can't afford to give away
free stuff. I would however make exceptions for certain cases, or if there is
proof.

unfortunately most countries have laws and Paypal and banks have rules that makes
sellers rerpsoisbible for packages. it isn't an opinion it modern consumer
protection laws. id strongly suggest reading up the Paypal tos and such. for
example
https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/buyer-protection#:~:text=If%20the%20seller%20presents%20evidence%20that%20they%20delivered%20the%20goods%20to%20you%2C%20PayPal%20may%20find%20in%20favor%20of%20the%20seller%20for%20an%20Item%20Not%20Received%20claim%20even%20if%20you%20claim%20you%20did%20not%20receive%20the%20goods.
is 1 of many examples. even if you say you dont do it. any buyer can open a claim
with their bank/paypal and they will side with the buyer near 100% of the time
if tracking isn't shown as delivered. luckily that is an extremely rare thing
for packages to go missing


I will trust you for now and remove the package disclaimer, which might change
again in the future. As a small hobbyist, I can't afford to keep reimbursing
stolen or ''broken'' goods, my current margins are incredibly
low.

dont worry as its very rare for things to get damaged/lost in shipping so you
should be good . at most id say maybe 1/250 but in reality its probably much
rarer then that. just a heads up tho even if you read the disclaimer it in no
way prevents buyers from filing claims against you via their bank/paypal as their
rules override anything in store terms

I understand, Thank you for your time! I got a couple things tidied up from this.
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Location:  Canada, Ontario
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Store: Nub's Select
In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  Hello there!
Just under a week ago I opened up my Bricklink store, I currently have 15k parts
in 1k lots and a 20% sale.
I would very much appreciate a visit, some pointers on what could be improved,
or even a purchase.
As you might have guessed from the name, I will focus on Star Wars Lego, but
I might change that with time depending on how bad or well this goes.

Thank you for your time!

welcome to bricklink!
just a heads up the black text in a yellow box on a black background is very
difficult to read.
also you may want to change this

"If a package arrives damaged, make sure to document it, take a video unboxing
it, if anything is damaged contact me asap and we can resolve it! If you wait
or don't have proof, there's not much I can do.



I am not responsible for packages stolen."

as sellers are fully responsible for packages until they are marked as delivered
regardless of tracking/insurance and in general you always have to take the buyers
word on the contents without them first videoing them opening the package.
also I'm a little confused as you have

"Shipping prices have about 0.2-0.5$ depending on the size added to the shipping
price for package materials." and then "These are not the final shipping
price at checkout! a small amount will be added for package materials."

which is confusing as its unclear if your packing costs are worked into your
shipping costs or charged as an additional fee. however since you ship to the
USA California has laws against extra fees

https://oag.ca.gov/hiddenfees

so you have to work it into your base shipping price you advertise. for example
shipping costs you $2 and packing is .50. you advertise and charge the buyer
$2.50 as the only cost on top of the bricks on the order.
best of luck!



I was gonna respond, properly, but looking at what you wrote, most of it doesn't
make any sense, you should work on your writing.

what do you mean in specific? I'm confused

The shipping section, you mentioned hidden shipping costs, I don't see that
at all.

As mentioned I said I was confused on how you had it setup. also as for the "hidden
fees" term that's what they are called in the law that was passed in
California (which you ship to and as such have to follow) and probably there
haver been similar laws passed elsewhere

  The black text on yellow I totally get, so I went ahead and changed it, thank
you for pointing that out.

🍕🍕

  I understand I should be viable for a package, but I know there's a real
problem with postal theft in USA especially, and I can't afford to give away
free stuff. I would however make exceptions for certain cases, or if there is
proof.

unfortunately most countries have laws and Paypal and banks have rules that makes
sellers rerpsoisbible for packages. it isn't an opinion it modern consumer
protection laws. id strongly suggest reading up the Paypal tos and such. for
example
(long link)
is 1 of many examples. even if you say you dont do it. any buyer can open a claim
with their bank/paypal and they will side with the buyer near 100% of the time
if tracking isn't shown as delivered. luckily that is an extremely rare thing
for packages to go missing


I will trust you for now and remove the package disclaimer, which might change
again in the future. As a small hobbyist, I can't afford to keep reimbursing
stolen or ''broken'' goods, my current margins are incredibly
low.

dont worry as its very rare for things to get damaged/lost in shipping so you
should be good . at most id say maybe 1/250 but in reality its probably much
rarer then that. just a heads up tho even if you read the disclaimer it in no
way prevents buyers from filing claims against you via their bank/paypal as their
rules override anything in store terms

I understand, Thank you for your time! I got a couple things tidied up from this.

glad to hear and I wish you the best of luck going forward! selling can be lots
of fun!
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Location:  Canada, Ontario
Member Since Contact Type Status
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In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  Hello there!
Just under a week ago I opened up my Bricklink store, I currently have 15k parts
in 1k lots and a 20% sale.
I would very much appreciate a visit, some pointers on what could be improved,
or even a purchase.
As you might have guessed from the name, I will focus on Star Wars Lego, but
I might change that with time depending on how bad or well this goes.

Thank you for your time!

welcome to bricklink!
just a heads up the black text in a yellow box on a black background is very
difficult to read.
also you may want to change this

"If a package arrives damaged, make sure to document it, take a video unboxing
it, if anything is damaged contact me asap and we can resolve it! If you wait
or don't have proof, there's not much I can do.



I am not responsible for packages stolen."

as sellers are fully responsible for packages until they are marked as delivered
regardless of tracking/insurance and in general you always have to take the buyers
word on the contents without them first videoing them opening the package.
also I'm a little confused as you have

"Shipping prices have about 0.2-0.5$ depending on the size added to the shipping
price for package materials." and then "These are not the final shipping
price at checkout! a small amount will be added for package materials."

which is confusing as its unclear if your packing costs are worked into your
shipping costs or charged as an additional fee. however since you ship to the
USA California has laws against extra fees

https://oag.ca.gov/hiddenfees

so you have to work it into your base shipping price you advertise. for example
shipping costs you $2 and packing is .50. you advertise and charge the buyer
$2.50 as the only cost on top of the bricks on the order.
best of luck!



I was gonna respond, properly, but looking at what you wrote, most of it doesn't
make any sense, you should work on your writing.

what do you mean in specific? I'm confused

The shipping section, you mentioned hidden shipping costs, I don't see that
at all.
The black text on yellow I totally get, so I went ahead and changed it, thank
you for pointing that out.
I understand I should be viable for a package, but I know there's a real
problem with postal theft in USA especially, and I can't afford to give away
free stuff. I would however make exceptions for certain cases, or if there is
proof.

Insure packages over 100 dollars, most buyers won’t give you problems.

If a buyer starts a issue over something, it’s better to just refund them, than
to get something like a negative FB or a NSS.
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Location:  Norway, Buskerud
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Store: StarBricks X Shuttle
In New Stores, Saitobricks.ca writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  Hello there!
Just under a week ago I opened up my Bricklink store, I currently have 15k parts
in 1k lots and a 20% sale.
I would very much appreciate a visit, some pointers on what could be improved,
or even a purchase.
As you might have guessed from the name, I will focus on Star Wars Lego, but
I might change that with time depending on how bad or well this goes.

Thank you for your time!

welcome to bricklink!
just a heads up the black text in a yellow box on a black background is very
difficult to read.
also you may want to change this

"If a package arrives damaged, make sure to document it, take a video unboxing
it, if anything is damaged contact me asap and we can resolve it! If you wait
or don't have proof, there's not much I can do.



I am not responsible for packages stolen."

as sellers are fully responsible for packages until they are marked as delivered
regardless of tracking/insurance and in general you always have to take the buyers
word on the contents without them first videoing them opening the package.
also I'm a little confused as you have

"Shipping prices have about 0.2-0.5$ depending on the size added to the shipping
price for package materials." and then "These are not the final shipping
price at checkout! a small amount will be added for package materials."

which is confusing as its unclear if your packing costs are worked into your
shipping costs or charged as an additional fee. however since you ship to the
USA California has laws against extra fees

https://oag.ca.gov/hiddenfees

so you have to work it into your base shipping price you advertise. for example
shipping costs you $2 and packing is .50. you advertise and charge the buyer
$2.50 as the only cost on top of the bricks on the order.
best of luck!



I was gonna respond, properly, but looking at what you wrote, most of it doesn't
make any sense, you should work on your writing.

what do you mean in specific? I'm confused

The shipping section, you mentioned hidden shipping costs, I don't see that
at all.
The black text on yellow I totally get, so I went ahead and changed it, thank
you for pointing that out.
I understand I should be viable for a package, but I know there's a real
problem with postal theft in USA especially, and I can't afford to give away
free stuff. I would however make exceptions for certain cases, or if there is
proof.

Insure packages over 100 dollars, most buyers won’t give you problems.

If a buyer starts a issue over something, it’s better to just refund them, than
to get something like a negative FB or a NSS.

Thank you.
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Location:  USA, New Jersey
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Store: Faber Family Bricks
In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  I understand I should be viable for a package, but I know there's a real
problem with postal theft in USA especially, and I can't afford to give away
free stuff. I would however make exceptions for certain cases, or if there is
proof.

I've sent over 1,000 packages in the USA and only two have gotten lost. And
they were small so unlikely that they were stolen.
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Store: StarBricks X Shuttle
In New Stores, peregrinator writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  I understand I should be viable for a package, but I know there's a real
problem with postal theft in USA especially, and I can't afford to give away
free stuff. I would however make exceptions for certain cases, or if there is
proof.

I've sent over 1,000 packages in the USA and only two have gotten lost. And
they were small so unlikely that they were stolen.

That is reassuring, thank you!
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Location:  Netherlands, Gelderland
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Store: StarBrick's BrickShop
In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  
I understand I should be viable for a package, but I know there's a real
problem with postal theft in USA especially, and I can't afford to give away
free stuff. I would however make exceptions for certain cases, or if there is
proof.

Easy: do NOT sell to US buyers when afraid for the above....
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Location:  France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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Store: 1001bricks
In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  Hello there!
Just under a week ago I opened up my Bricklink store, I currently have 15k parts
in 1k lots and a 20% sale.
I would very much appreciate a visit, some pointers on what could be improved,
or even a purchase.
As you might have guessed from the name, I will focus on Star Wars Lego, but
I might change that with time depending on how bad or well this goes.

Thank you for your time!

welcome to bricklink!
just a heads up the black text in a yellow box on a black background is very
difficult to read.
also you may want to change this

"If a package arrives damaged, make sure to document it, take a video unboxing
it, if anything is damaged contact me asap and we can resolve it! If you wait
or don't have proof, there's not much I can do.



I am not responsible for packages stolen."

as sellers are fully responsible for packages until they are marked as delivered
regardless of tracking/insurance and in general you always have to take the buyers
word on the contents without them first videoing them opening the package.
also I'm a little confused as you have

"Shipping prices have about 0.2-0.5$ depending on the size added to the shipping
price for package materials." and then "These are not the final shipping
price at checkout! a small amount will be added for package materials."

which is confusing as its unclear if your packing costs are worked into your
shipping costs or charged as an additional fee. however since you ship to the
USA California has laws against extra fees

https://oag.ca.gov/hiddenfees

so you have to work it into your base shipping price you advertise. for example
shipping costs you $2 and packing is .50. you advertise and charge the buyer
$2.50 as the only cost on top of the bricks on the order.
best of luck!

I was gonna respond, properly, but looking at what you wrote, most of it doesn't
make any sense, you should work on your writing.

I told him the same thing about writing

But unfortunately he's right about your responsabilities and in general hidden
fees
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Store: Nub's Select
  
  
I was gonna respond, properly, but looking at what you wrote, most of it doesn't
make any sense, you should work on your writing.

I told him the same thing about writing

i started using ,'s! its progress!

  But unfortunately he's right about your responsabilities and in general hidden
fees
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Location:  Norway, Buskerud
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Store: StarBricks X Shuttle
In New Stores, 1001bricks writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  Hello there!
Just under a week ago I opened up my Bricklink store, I currently have 15k parts
in 1k lots and a 20% sale.
I would very much appreciate a visit, some pointers on what could be improved,
or even a purchase.
As you might have guessed from the name, I will focus on Star Wars Lego, but
I might change that with time depending on how bad or well this goes.

Thank you for your time!

welcome to bricklink!
just a heads up the black text in a yellow box on a black background is very
difficult to read.
also you may want to change this

"If a package arrives damaged, make sure to document it, take a video unboxing
it, if anything is damaged contact me asap and we can resolve it! If you wait
or don't have proof, there's not much I can do.



I am not responsible for packages stolen."

as sellers are fully responsible for packages until they are marked as delivered
regardless of tracking/insurance and in general you always have to take the buyers
word on the contents without them first videoing them opening the package.
also I'm a little confused as you have

"Shipping prices have about 0.2-0.5$ depending on the size added to the shipping
price for package materials." and then "These are not the final shipping
price at checkout! a small amount will be added for package materials."

which is confusing as its unclear if your packing costs are worked into your
shipping costs or charged as an additional fee. however since you ship to the
USA California has laws against extra fees

https://oag.ca.gov/hiddenfees

so you have to work it into your base shipping price you advertise. for example
shipping costs you $2 and packing is .50. you advertise and charge the buyer
$2.50 as the only cost on top of the bricks on the order.
best of luck!

I was gonna respond, properly, but looking at what you wrote, most of it doesn't
make any sense, you should work on your writing.

I told him the same thing about writing

But unfortunately he's right about your responsabilities and in general hidden
fees

I totally get it's illegal to have hidden costs, I just didn't understand
where they got it from.
But I have cleaned up the disclaimers from the pointers they gave me to make
it more forward.
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  But unfortunately he's right about your responsabilities and in general hidden
fees

I totally get it's illegal to have hidden costs, I just didn't understand
where they got it from.

it was just a question based on the confusing terms that didn't make it clear
if your packing costs were worked into your advertised shipping price (allowed
or as the law says "not hidden" ) or charged separately from the advertised
shipping cost (not allowed or as the law says "hidden" )
hope that helps clarify the confusion up a little
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Store: StarBricks X Shuttle
In New Stores, Nubs_Select writes:
  
  
  But unfortunately he's right about your responsabilities and in general hidden
fees

I totally get it's illegal to have hidden costs, I just didn't understand
where they got it from.

it was just a question based on the confusing terms that didn't make it clear
if your packing costs were worked into your advertised shipping price (allowed
or as the law says "not hidden" ) or charged separately from the advertised
shipping cost (not allowed or as the law says "hidden" )
hope that helps clarify the confusion up a little

That's understandable.
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Location:  USA, Washington
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Store: ConstrucToys
In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  Hello there!
Just under a week ago I opened up my Bricklink store, I currently have 15k parts
in 1k lots and a 20% sale.
I would very much appreciate a visit, some pointers on what could be improved,
or even a purchase.
As you might have guessed from the name, I will focus on Star Wars Lego, but
I might change that with time depending on how bad or well this goes.

Thank you for your time!

Looks good! Especially your store landing page and minifig listing custom pics.
Placing them on your store's Featured page too, nicely done.

It seems you're off to a good start in becoming a Jedi BL vendor, my fine
Padawan Look forward to watching your store blossom here.

-popsicle
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Store: StarBricks X Shuttle
In New Stores, popsicle writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  Hello there!
Just under a week ago I opened up my Bricklink store, I currently have 15k parts
in 1k lots and a 20% sale.
I would very much appreciate a visit, some pointers on what could be improved,
or even a purchase.
As you might have guessed from the name, I will focus on Star Wars Lego, but
I might change that with time depending on how bad or well this goes.

Thank you for your time!

Looks good! Especially your store landing page and minifig listing custom pics.
Placing them on your store's Featured page too, nicely done.

It seems you're off to a good start in becoming a Jedi BL vendor, my fine
Padawan Look forward to watching your store blossom here.

-popsicle


Thank you! I am hoping to learn from all this.
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Ah crap, this is gonna confuse buyers.

"Where did I buy? At Starbrick.'s brickshop of StarBricks BrickShop"


Where is the name-checking control mechanisme on this site.....?
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yorbrick (1206)

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In New Stores, StarBrick writes:
  Ah crap, this is gonna confuse buyers.

"Where did I buy? At Starbrick.'s brickshop of StarBricks BrickShop"


Where is the name-checking control mechanisme on this site.....?

I was about to suggest something similar, removing the full stop from the username
and storename. Then realised they were using the full stop as it conflicts with
your store.
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StarBrick (7470)

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In New Stores, yorbrick writes:
  
I was about to suggest something similar, removing the full stop from the username
and storename. Then realised they were using the full stop as it conflicts with
your store.

+1, but a full stop mark is not read, not said out loud, so there's only
a difference in the writing, not the reading or speaking.

We'll see. Nothing to be done about it I guess....
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yorbrick (1206)

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In New Stores, StarBrick writes:
  In New Stores, yorbrick writes:
  
I was about to suggest something similar, removing the full stop from the username
and storename. Then realised they were using the full stop as it conflicts with
your store.

+1, but a full stop mark is not read, not said out loud, so there's only
a difference in the writing, not the reading or speaking.

We'll see. Nothing to be done about it I guess....

Yes, and frequently not even seen or remembered which is why it is better to
avoid using them. And that is aside from copying another name.
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SylvainLS (52)

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In New Stores, StarBrick writes:
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We'll see. Nothing to be done about it I guess....

Well, technically, you could sue for trademark infringement.
(Even if) “StarBrick” isn’t registered, it’s a brand that you used for years
and that’s recognized on BrickLink.  (Registration is the difference between
™ and ®.)

But trying to sort it out amicably together would be less expensive and risky
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Wilb3r (61)

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In New Stores, StarBrick writes:
  Ah crap, this is gonna confuse buyers.

"Where did I buy? At Starbrick.'s brickshop of StarBricks BrickShop"


Where is the name-checking control mechanisme on this site.....?

Sorry, I of course had no idea how similar other names where when making my store.
I can guarantee there's someone else who had a similar name as you before
you created your as well.
Also, read, StarBricks. And StarBrick's BrickShop Doesn't even sound
or look alike...
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StarBrick (7470)

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In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  
Sorry, I of course had no idea how similar other names where when making my store.
I can guarantee there's someone else who had a similar name as you before
you created your as well.
Also, read, StarBricks. And StarBrick's BrickShop Doesn't even sound
or look alike...

Haha, 91% of your store name matches with mine. Only the full stop (.) is different.

You could have checked here : https://www.bricklink.com/memberList.asp?memberUsername=starbrick&searchLike=SL

The BL-system should have alerted you of the similarities. But it doesn't
unfortunately.

Happy selling nevertheless
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In New Stores, StarBrick writes:

  
The BL-system should have alerted you of the similarities. But it doesn't
unfortunately.

Can confirm ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
 
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Ossdorp (2002)

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I see onyour list that there was allready another StarBrick when you created
yours
It is such a positive name!
Hopfully everybody will be happy now



In New Stores, StarBrick writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  
Sorry, I of course had no idea how similar other names where when making my store.
I can guarantee there's someone else who had a similar name as you before
you created your as well.
Also, read, StarBricks. And StarBrick's BrickShop Doesn't even sound
or look alike...

Haha, 91% of your store name matches with mine. Only the full stop (.) is different.

You could have checked here : https://www.bricklink.com/memberList.asp?memberUsername=starbrick&searchLike=SL

The BL-system should have alerted you of the similarities. But it doesn't
unfortunately.

Happy selling nevertheless
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In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, StarBrick writes:
  Ah crap, this is gonna confuse buyers.

"Where did I buy? At Starbrick.'s brickshop of StarBricks BrickShop"


Where is the name-checking control mechanisme on this site.....?

Sorry, I of course had no idea how similar other names where when making my store.
I can guarantee there's someone else who had a similar name as you before
you created your as well.
Also, read, StarBricks. And StarBrick's BrickShop Doesn't even sound
or look alike...

Hint, why not something different like "Bricks from the Stars" or "Bricks
from Stars"?

Or such - because so close to SW could be an IP problem and is already very common.
Like 24 having StarBrick in the name...

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Or, why not have a shop-naming contest on the forum and offer the winner a credit
in your shop? I bet the people on this forum could come up with an awesome name
for you that doesn’t already belong to a large, well-established store. You don’t
want to live under the shadow of another shop, you want to be unique!


In New Stores, 1001bricks writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  In New Stores, StarBrick writes:
  Ah crap, this is gonna confuse buyers.

"Where did I buy? At Starbrick.'s brickshop of StarBricks BrickShop"


Where is the name-checking control mechanisme on this site.....?

Sorry, I of course had no idea how similar other names where when making my store.
I can guarantee there's someone else who had a similar name as you before
you created your as well.
Also, read, StarBricks. And StarBrick's BrickShop Doesn't even sound
or look alike...

Hint, why not something different like "Bricks from the Stars" or "Bricks
from Stars"?

Or such - because so close to SW could be an IP problem and is already very common.
Like 24 having StarBrick in the name...

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In New Stores, Carissamiss writes:
  Or, why not have a shop-naming contest on the forum and offer the winner a credit
in your shop? I bet the people on this forum could come up with an awesome name
for you that doesn’t already belong to a large, well-established store. You don’t
want to live under the shadow of another shop, you want to be unique!

I’ve got one! “Pizza! The store of celebrations!”
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In New Stores, Carissamiss writes:
  Or, why not have a shop-naming contest on the forum and offer the winner a credit
in your shop? I bet the people on this forum could come up with an awesome name
for you that doesn’t already belong to a large, well-established store. You don’t
want to live under the shadow of another shop, you want to be unique!

I'm changing my store name to StabRicks. (yes you read that right.)
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In New Stores, StarBrick writes:
  Ah crap, this is gonna confuse buyers.

"Where did I buy? At Starbrick.'s brickshop of StarBricks BrickShop"


Where is the name-checking control mechanisme on this site.....?

Be happy you are not receiving a C&D letter from StarBucks Coffee.

Play well.

NR
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Hi there!

I just want to wish you good luck for your new store!

I just opened my store in the middle of July this year
- Piece OUT! if you want to check it -
and I have to admit that it has kept me busier than I thought it would.

I think that StarBricks is quite a good name, it reminds me of a certain mainstream
coffee brewer, and I likes me some coffee I don't think your name limits
you to selling Star Wars, although that IS my favourite Lego theme too.

I'll definitely give you a visit and again good luck for your future!

Simon

Piece OUT!
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In New Stores, SiKenobi writes:
  Hi there!

I just want to wish you good luck for your new store!

I just opened my store in the middle of July this year
- Piece OUT! if you want to check it -
and I have to admit that it has kept me busier than I thought it would.

I think that StarBricks is quite a good name, it reminds me of a certain mainstream
coffee brewer, and I likes me some coffee I don't think your name limits
you to selling Star Wars, although that IS my favourite Lego theme too.

I'll definitely give you a visit and again good luck for your future!

Simon

Piece OUT!

Thank you! I appreciate it.
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In New Stores, Brickman4you writes:
  In New Stores, StarBricks. writes:
  Hello there!
Just under a week ago I opened up my Bricklink store, I currently have 15k parts
in 1k lots and a 20% sale.
I would very much appreciate a visit, some pointers on what could be improved,
or even a purchase.
As you might have guessed from the name, I will focus on Star Wars Lego, but
I might change that with time depending on how bad or well this goes.

Thank you for your time!

Why not come up with a more original name, as it will always be copied even if
unintentionally.

After picking a store name in 2014 there are a total of 30 stores that copied
part of our store name, so I had to drop that part of the name so not to cause
confuse for our customer base.

What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other word would smell
as sweet.


Don’t think BL store names are as impactful as some may imagine. Just my experience
and perhaps that of Shakespeare Unless it's a concern of a good name being
conflated with another less so...