Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | calsbricks  | | Posted: | Sep 10, 2016 13:32 | | Subject: | Re: Please add to My Inventory page | | Viewed: | 29 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, RobErNat writes:
| | In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:
| | If you do it in a store it works fine but in the My Inventory area, not at all.
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Type color + partnumber in the search box...
That is, if I understood what you where trying to get 
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You did and it works but how many people would know that. It certainly isn't
in the help section. It would be much easier if the colour filter was added to
the page. Simple amendment to the page and code. It is nothing more than an 'AND'
clause as CCBricks has added to Goatleg to help find heads and torso's.
So easy to do and would be so helpful
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Sep 10, 2016 13:16 | | Subject: | Re: Please add to My Inventory page | | Viewed: | 29 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:
| | In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:
| | Please add a colour filter to the my inventory page either below or above condition.
This will allow an easy way to find a specific piece in a specified colour. At
present the only way that we know of to do this is by knowing the element ID
(PCC) and that is not known to most, without looking it up.
It might also be useful when you choose a part no say 3001 to get not only a
lot count but a summary of the total no of items (broken into new and used).
Again the only way this can be done now is to manually add these up. (That is
what we have computers for, especially ones with SQL databases)
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Sorry that doesn't work. It just lists the items by colour. If you then tick
one say black and go the filters on the right hand side it ignores the black
choice.
We want to be able to define on the right hand side of the screen what colour
and part number and condition as you can do within a store and what you have
shown does not work that way. The screen shots below show what happens when you
do it that way, and that is not what we want.
If you do it in a store it works fine but in the My Inventory area, not at all.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Sep 10, 2016 12:45 | | Subject: | Re: Quote improvements | | Viewed: | 23 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, miskox writes:
| | I see that Quote function does not reserve or in any other way prevents an item
from the quote to be purchased from other buyer*.
I would like to suggest a way of preventing this. Maybe we can have an option
to ENABLE/DISABLE buying an item from other people:
[ ] reserve items in a quote to be reserved for that specific buyer
Maybe this options should be ENABLED for everyone by default (new and existing
stores).
Saso
* or am I missing something?
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Voted no as well. Not enabled quotes, not necessary - all orders are processed
before advising buyer what their shipping costs will be. Tying up inventory or
'rszerving it for a quote' would not work - no one gets 10-0% of their
quotes to orders so stock would be 'tied up' rather than being available.
First come, first serve.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Sep 10, 2016 11:05 | | Subject: | Please add to My Inventory page | | Viewed: | 99 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| Please add a colour filter to the my inventory page either below or above condition.
This will allow an easy way to find a specific piece in a specified colour. At
present the only way that we know of to do this is by knowing the element ID
(PCC) and that is not known to most, without looking it up.
It might also be useful when you choose a part no say 3001 to get not only a
lot count but a summary of the total no of items (broken into new and used).
Again the only way this can be done now is to manually add these up. (That is
what we have computers for, especially ones with SQL databases)
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Sep 2, 2016 09:55 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 75037-1 | | Viewed: | 22 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 2 Part 13591 Black Minifig, Weapon Spear Gun with Squared Trigger and Thick Spear Base (Alternate)
Comments from Submitter:
2 Sets parted out both had the above variant
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Sep 1, 2016 14:12 | | Subject: | Re: Please add an Echeck Pending order status | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, qwertyboy writes:
Whilst it is a good idea to have more options available for 'status'
- we do not allow echeques to be used (stated in our terms and conditions) as
they add complications to what should be a simple transaction. Holding on to
items and parcels for up to 7 days is not for us - some stores might not have
a problem with it but we do - hence the statement in our terms.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Sep 1, 2016 14:07 | | Subject: | Re: Suggestion for layaway option! | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, Noobface80 writes:
| | Hello! I am currently placing an order with one of the coolest store owners I've
come across, and he let me pay layaway for about 2 weeks when it hit me:
Why isn't there a layaway option? Obviously, this can benefit the seller,
and the lower-income buyers together, but before I continue, Let me explain
the concept of layaway:
Layaway is an option where you pay weekly, biweekly or monthly a set amount (agreed
on by both parties: buyer and seller) until the item is paid off.
For the seller, this means once the price is agreed on/the first payment is made,
they have to put the item aside (regardless on other buyers' offers after
an agreement is made between the first two parties)
For the buyer: This means the once the price is agreed on, you stick to the price
and stay faithful to the deal 'till the end. This also means communicating
with the seller for anything that should be noted such as change of payment account,
or change of address, etc. Missing your payment by one day could void the whole
transaction leaving the buyer at the mercy of the seller.
Both parties should remain as transparent as possible for the smoothest possible
transaction.
Due to people filing chargebacks on other people, it would be fair to give refund
permissions ONLY to the seller. This way, if the buyer breeches the contract,
or simply wants their money back, the seller could then decide if a refund is
warranted.
It's like a regular BL order, except its just broken up over time.
What do you guys think?
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Voted no as this would mean tying up inventory until the process was finished
and in the UK you would have to have a credit brokers license to offer 'credit'
(which is basically what a layaway is)
Our inventory turns over far too quickly to tie up elements with this type of
idea. Not sure it would work anyway - People might get tempted to buy 'bigger'
than they can really afford - you then have 'credit control problems'.
If this were to be implemented it would have to be optional as circumstances
are different everywhere.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Aug 31, 2016 14:12 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 75024-1 | | Viewed: | 20 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 1 Part 4497 Pearl Dark Gray Minifig, Weapon Pike / Spear - Round End (Alternate)
* Add 1 Part 3794 Reddish Brown Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud (Jumper) (Alternate)
Comments from Submitter:
2 Sets parted out today - both had the above as variants to the current inventory
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Aug 28, 2016 09:18 | | Subject: | Re: Part or set search suggestions | | Viewed: | 29 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, C0lsanders_ writes:
| | *This is the second time I've posted this two-part suggestion, and I want
to post it again now, due to the current threads about the lacking of the system
search, especially "ngdere's" search for the cuusoo tiles. I don't understand
that one. If they are in the catalog, the system should easily find the tile
with "cuu", just like I can easily find the tile with "ba" (3068bpb0821). Anyway,
read on, vote yes or no (or yes...).
I've always found the part (or set) input within "sell a part" lacking. Let's
say I look under a part, find the number, and put it in. I click "show catalog
info" (for price, etc), but it shows "page not found". Why? Because that number
that I input was not the number bricklink chose as the "main" number. Once I
track down the piece, I will often see that first number on that item's page,
as "alternate item no."
Take 42023. That has 41763 as an alternate number, but if I put that in, "page
not found".
Suggestion #1:
If there is an alternate number for an item, it will auto-redirect to the correct
page, with the correct number. A small note at the top saying it was redirected
would be nice. Also, if the number "form" spot (in add a part/set) would auto
change to the correct number, that could also be nice. No more looking right
at the item and number, but having it do no good, because there is an unknown
2nd, 3rd, etc. number.
Suggestion #2:
I find it rather annoying to put in a number, and have it not find the item,
just because I get 1 of the 4 or 5 wrong. I think BL should maybe add a number
suggestion page. Let's say I have a 3004 (you know what that is), but let's
say I can't tell the number, and I think it's 8004. That is another item
entirely. If I put that in parts, it will show "page not found". I think it could
be massively helpful if it instead said something like "no part with that
number found. One set with "8004" matches (shows set) and one part with 75% number
match, "3004" (shows part)" You can then clearly see, "oh yeah, it IS 3004" or,
"oops, I'm on add part, not add set."
It would speed some things up greatly, or at least, resolve some search issues.
You don't have to have 100% match, or even the "correct" number. Partials
and alternates are accepted, at least to show the user a suggestion, "Is this
what you are looking for?"
Thanks for reading,
Miles (C0lsanders_)
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Voted yes but I believe there are better options available. As this is a SQL
database using full text search is available and should be put in place. This
would cure many of the ills in trying to find things, especially where you have
1 or more of the numbers wrong. In addition those who use Goatleg for helping
with minifigi torso and head id's know that by using more parameters in the
search you often narrow the options down considerably. Try doing a search for
Minifig heads in yellow with recessed stud - you get pages of items, but if you
use Goatleg you have options to use additional key words.
Development need to think this one through thoroughly as the search is absolutely
vital to the entire site - sellers as well as buyers.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Aug 10, 2016 11:25 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 75012-1 | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 4 Part 13591 Black Minifig, Weapon Spear Gun with Squared Trigger and Thick Spear Base (Alternate)
Comments from Submitter:
2 sets parted out today both had the newer version of this item rather than the 30088
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Aug 5, 2016 09:26 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 79017-1 | | Viewed: | 22 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 1 Part 95673 Pearl Gold Minifig, Weapon Sword, Roman Gladius with Thin Crossguard (Alternate)
Comments from Submitter:
Two 79017's parted out today and both had this sword rather than the 18034 as currently listed
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Aug 4, 2016 09:23 | | Subject: | Re: Are you sure? This is not a known color. | | Viewed: | 47 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:
| | In Suggestions, garbanzo writes:
| | The catalog is littered with parts that have very likely been uploaded under
the wrong color. Look at 4495 for example, I would guess that 6 of those colors
with lots under them are just listed incorrectly (bright pink, dark blue-violet,
dark purple, Maersk blue, pink, rust).
* | | 4495 Flag 4 x 1 Wave Undetermined (Undetermined Type)
Parts: Flag
Marked for Deletion |
This shouldn't happen when parting out new sets, but when listing used parts,
it seems some sellers don't check against current listings or against the
"known colors" data for the part they are listing, and they end up picking whatever
they want.
I would like to suggest that a control mechanism be put in place to help address
this. Maybe if a seller is adding a part to their store that is not a known color,
there can be a popup saying "this is not a known color for this part - are you
sure?". Maybe the pop-up can contain a list of the known colors to choose from.
If the seller is confident they have a "new" color, they can click "this part
is not a known color" to proceed with the listing.
Ideally, this would flag the entry with a tag that can be used in searches and
wanted list notifications. I would love to pick a part and ask to be notified
when one is listed in a "new color", or to be able to search within categories
for parts in new colors.
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I guess they are using other software then uploading to bricklink, so the software
they use wold also need to know about known colours.
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This is something we have asked Patrick Brans (Brickstock) for as well as the
only way you can tell if it is an unknown colour is if there is no small image
available (and that isn't entirely accurate).
So yes would like to see some sort of control mechanism which at least warns
'it isn't a known colour'.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Aug 4, 2016 07:58 | | Subject: | Making the order audit trail more complete | | Viewed: | 120 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| We are aware of many stores who use the order audit trail for a 'history'
of the total transaction. We do this as well, except there are currently some
holes that could be filled with a few simple changes.
1. Provide the option for the seller to attach the drive-thru message to the
order
2. Provide a 'link' to the invoice (not just a date invoiced)
3. Allow sellers to 'attach' any PM's that have been sent
4. Maintain transactions dates for the order rather than simply changing the
date when an event takes place. If someone adds a batch - that is a separate
date from the original order date. In the same way if there is a item removal
done etc., etc.
Sellers could then have a completed audit trail of events surrounding the order
(if they wished).
In reality this would help not only the seller but the buyer as well.
Please consider.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Aug 4, 2016 02:54 | | Subject: | Re: Make coupons more visible within a store | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, tEoS writes:
| | I wondered why a buyer of mine had trouble using a coupon, so I checked on the
selection process using one of the coupons offered to me.
Seriously, nothing needs to be said beyond it was terribly incorporated into
the checkout process. Please fix this.
P.S. I was under the impression that the upgrade would move BL steps forward.
It seems for every step forward another 2 were made backward. We lost in-store
settings that were in place for, as long as, I can recall and that's just
one of many missteps. Why?
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Voted yes for this - they are almost invisible unless you know what and when
to look for them.
As for 1 step forward and 2 back - couldn't agree more. We believe it shows
a lack of understanding of how people use the site and its functionality. This
was also apparent with the new wanted lists. Possibly all caused by using a 'click
monitor' to determine which pages/functions were most clicked, instead of
understanding the application.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jul 31, 2016 10:48 | | Subject: | Re: Prior orders placed counter is gone | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, matejo writes:
| | Hi,
The upper-right counter in stores that indicated whether or not, and how many
times I had ordered from a particular store is gone.
This was helpful, and the informative bit of information is now absent in the
"improving the shopping experience" new storefront.
Not an improvement.
Please bring it back, Matthew
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Unfortunately hover is not supported on most touchscreens - this is a design
element and the BL team obviously did not realise that a lot of us use touch
screens especially with tablets on the move. Sometimes you can try double tapping
that often works on IOS devices (but not always)and some times holding down your
;touch; for a few seconds will result in something like a hover (but again not
always). The only real way around it is of course for the development team to
re-design it - but to be honest I wouldn't 't hold my breath for that.
They seem to be entrenched with this new design - popular or not.
Your suggestion is totally valid but without a design change to the software
not likely to be implemented.
Here is an article from one of the quality tech sites
"As you know, :hover behaviour doesn’t exist on touch screen devices. So when
you design a responsive website, you should carefully plan when and where to
use :hover interactions. Simple links that open some URL will loose their :hover
effect on some touch screen devices. On iOS :hover is triggered before the click
event, so you will see the hover style for a brief moment before the page changes.
Those are minor things, they don’t affect the functionality of the site. The
real problem is a :hover that either hides or shows another element using display
or visibility CSS properties. This type of :hover will transform into the double
tap behaviour on iOS touch screens."
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jul 30, 2016 10:53 | | Subject: | Re: Best Offer Feature | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, BrickItYourself writes:
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Voted no - wouldn't really like to see Bricklink become an auction site.
Far to many problems associated with that - if people wish to auction their inventory
there are lots of sites both on this side of the pond and that side to deal with
it.
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It wouldn't make it an auction site, it would allow buyers to put in binding
offers
Those auction sites also charge a lot more in fees, one of the tenants of creating
this site was to NOT sell lego on those sites and to reduce fees for sellers
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Understand your point - but still feel it would be too much like auctioning your
items. Appreciate you wanted it to be optional but in all honesty it just adds
more complications to the way the site runs at present (and not all that confident
that the development team would get this right).
Good luck with the idea
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jul 30, 2016 09:30 | | Subject: | Re: Best Offer Feature | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, BrickItYourself writes:
| | How would buyers and sellers feel about a best offer feature?
Of course I know no suggestions are ever implemented, but let's have fund
discussing the topic.
First the concept in general:
Buyers could submit offers to sellers for items they have on sale.
Quick example: Seller has set A, set A sits on the shelf for a while and buyer
comes along and offers 10% under the asking price for Set A and will see if the
seller will part for that price knowing it sells right then and there. When
seller accepts offer, it is a binding sale.
Of course there are all kinds of problems from offers, spam, lowballers etc.
So some obvious programming features to include or consider:
Make Best Offer optional
Make it only allowed for sets, minifigures or some combination and leave out
parts or include all
Limit the number of offers a seller can make per hour/day/week, etc, throttle
them
Allow sellers to report buyers abusing the new feature
I think BL admin should be implementing any features that can increase buying
or selling.
I would like a feature like this instead of messaging, which can be a total waste
of time.
Buyers could enter in shipping prices in their offer helping buyers know what
they will pay ahead of time.
So what does the community think?
Good idea/bad idea?
Any other programming/implementation features to be including for buyer/seller
protection?
Would you use the feature?
Thanks,
Happy Weekend,
Ken
Brick It Yourself
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Voted no - wouldn't really like to see Bricklink become an auction site.
Far to many problems associated with that - if people wish to auction their inventory
there are lots of sites both on this side of the pond and that side to deal with
it.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jul 14, 2016 00:30 | | Subject: | Re: Please bring back highlighted categories | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, viejos writes:
| | So I was browsing in a store today and realized that we've lost yet another
feature in this new design, that is the ability to see which categories of parts
or colors one has already clicked on.
So now instead of being able to work my way through a store, I have no method
of making sure I didn't miss something, unless I am expected to write down
by hand every category or color as I click on it.
The way it used to be was that categories would be highlighted as they were clicked,
just like Forum posts. This is a necessary tool for any serious buyer - please
bring it back.
Russell
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Absolutely - most experience buyers use this and it was very difficult to find.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jul 13, 2016 10:44 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 10226-1 | | Viewed: | 20 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 2 Part x127c41 Black String with End Studs 41L Overall (Extra)
Comments from Submitter:
2 Sets parted out both had 2 extra of this item.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jul 5, 2016 09:34 | | Subject: | Re: Lego v Bricklink colours | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, WoutR writes:
| | In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:
| | I am aware that this has been suggested many times before by various people and
unfortunately nothing has ever been done about it but perhaps now is the time
to bring it back up.
When a new used comes to Bricklink they are faced with lots of hurdles - they
will not recognise the Bricklink part numbering system; and in lots of cases
the colours as many of them have totally different names.
The Lego stores also call colours differently e.g. Dark Blue to them is their
standard blue brick and if you ask for Earth Blue - they often look at you with
a puzzled look, even though that is an official Lego Colour name. The same with
Green etc.
So, with that in mind could the Bricklink developers not come up with a better
idea than the current colour chart for the catalogue. Perhaps similar to the
very old and outdated Peeron one.
It would help the new buyers - and after all we give them the option to key in
the number at the back of the Lego instructions to find a part (and little do
they know by using that number they get the part in the correct colour).
Bricklink want to encourage new buyers and as a store we want that as well -
but let us give them the tools do make it easier for them not more complicated.
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See http://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=635575
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We voted yes for that as well but, as you are aware nothing has been done about
it - that is why we brought it back to the fore. It really would be helpful.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jul 5, 2016 03:59 | | Subject: | Re: Lego v Bricklink colours | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:
| | I don't think most new users know the official Lego colours any more than
they know BL colours. BL colour names are used widely outside of BL too. Changing
would probably cause more pain than benefit.
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You have misinterpreted my suggestion. I did not suggest changing I asked to
have the Lego colour names added to the colour charts.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jul 5, 2016 03:21 | | Subject: | Lego v Bricklink colours | | Viewed: | 188 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Discarded | |
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| I am aware that this has been suggested many times before by various people and
unfortunately nothing has ever been done about it but perhaps now is the time
to bring it back up.
When a new used comes to Bricklink they are faced with lots of hurdles - they
will not recognise the Bricklink part numbering system; and in lots of cases
the colours as many of them have totally different names.
The Lego stores also call colours differently e.g. Dark Blue to them is their
standard blue brick and if you ask for Earth Blue - they often look at you with
a puzzled look, even though that is an official Lego Colour name. The same with
Green etc.
So, with that in mind could the Bricklink developers not come up with a better
idea than the current colour chart for the catalogue. Perhaps similar to the
very old and outdated Peeron one.
It would help the new buyers - and after all we give them the option to key in
the number at the back of the Lego instructions to find a part (and little do
they know by using that number they get the part in the correct colour).
Bricklink want to encourage new buyers and as a store we want that as well -
but let us give them the tools do make it easier for them not more complicated.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jul 5, 2016 02:21 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 7188-1 | | Viewed: | 21 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 2 Part 89522 Flat Silver Horn (Unicorn) (Alternate)
Comments from Submitter:
Lego and Brickset inventory show this item to be Flat Silver, not Pearl Light Gary. Visual inspection of items also confirms Flat Silver.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jun 23, 2016 02:29 | | Subject: | Re: Add a button to allow fixes before final part | | Viewed: | 25 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, renhoffman writes:
| | When parting out a set, if I notice mistakes on the "Verify Items" page, there
currently is no way to fix them. Please add a button that returns to the "Edit
Items" page, without deleting the changes that have already been made. As far
as I know, this not currently possible.
Thanks so much,
Darren
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Voted yes on this but we have used the back arrow key on IE and it takes us back
a page where we can edit (that, of course isn't the best way - your idea/suggestion
is better).
We have also asked for a report off this page so we can hang on to the detail
of the part out.
Maybe these things will be in the next update when they try and sort out the
sellers side.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jun 16, 2016 12:12 | | Subject: | Re: Shipping cost suggestion: PayPal Fees | | Viewed: | 34 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:
| | | | We will watch how the development goes as for auto-checkout and make up our minds
after a very thorough examination - we don't want it forced down our throats
as they have done wit this new storefront idea (which is taking people a lot
longer to get used to than what they mush have thought, and has met with an overwhelming
disapproval rating)
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Only from people that disapprove of it. It has an overwhelming approval rating
if you consider only those that approve of it. If you consider all BL members,
it is likely to be a mixed approval rating.
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If you believe the forum there are not many of those. The number of disapprovals
is far higher than approvals, overall.
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There are a number of good features in the updates as well as some that probably
need more work on.
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There will always be a couple of things in any major release like this that appeal
to people - we, personally can't find any.
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However, I thought the other and really major point of the update that most people
seem to ignore is that it is now based on THEIR code not the original code, so
that they know how to change the code for future updates. Not based on the ancient
code written by others that was always blamed when ideas could not be implemented
and thus blocked progress as it could not be changed simply. Now these developers
OWN the code (as in written and documented by this team), then there should no
longer be excuses that simple changes cannot be made due to the code being too
difficult to change. Even though that may be invisible to us (or only seen when
things break or are different to the original), it should make future updates
much more likely to happen.
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If it is based on their code then someone needs to help us here - this is supposed
to be a 'world class development team' and there have been more bugs/problems
in this release than I have ever seen in a software update (and that covers over
40 years - and includes Microsoft). They did not do enough testing either internally
nor via the sandbox and many of the issues show a lack of thorough understanding
of how Bricklink works for its members. They made a total mess of the catalogue
approval tools (and we are still hearing there are problems with that) and there
is nothing really in this release for stores/sellers (in our opinion)
We have noticed a sharp fall in orders and an even larger drop in average order
value (and after 5 years of being a store we know where we should normally be
at this time of year). In addition there has been, for us, a large influx of
very high lot, low value orders from 0 feedback buyers some of who we are already
chasing for payment. Yes we know Auto-checkout, if and when, could put an end
to that but in the meantime we have to process an order to determine accurate
shipping costs (we do not guess and due to the problems with 'gremlins'
in BL inventory we have to ensure the items ordered are there before we quote
shipping.
This update has had an effect on orders (there isn't any doubt on that),
but there is some doubt on how much effect is down to the update and how much
is down to June being not such a good month. Only time will tell. Perhaps if
they feel it in their pocket books when the June fees are calculated the message
might come home a bit stronger. A lot of forum comments suggesting the larger
stores are being preferred - somehow I cannot see that unless as on of the UK's
largest stores, we are not one of the larger stores they are referring to.
Marc's stats seem to conflict with the idea that orders are down but at the
moment it is any thing but normal.
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