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 Author: calsbricks View Messages Posted By calsbricks
 Posted: Feb 16, 2019 08:01
 Subject: Re: We need a modern way to part out sets.
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calsbricks (8516)

Location:  United Kingdom, England
Member Since Contact Type Status
Aug 12, 2008 Contact Member Seller
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Store: CalsBricks
In Suggestions, HallBricks writes:
  The "Part Out" tool feels very outdated, and is tedious to use. One accidental
click on a link, and you loose every data you have put in for each lot.

I know there are third party software used to upload parts to your inventory,
but think a much more powerful way to part out set should be offered by BrickLink.
Maybe a software you download to your computer, but it could also just be a massive
redesign of the existing tool online.

What I miss the most is easier ways to manage lots that already exist in my inventory.
I don't want to open a new page just to check the remarks for a certain lot,
because if I forget to open that link in a new tab I will loose all progress
made with the other lots. This information should be visible on the same page,
or I should be able to open it in a pop-up window.

When parting out huge sets with thousands of pieces, it would also be nice to
be able to save the progress and continue later. Maybe there should be one upload
button for each lot, so I don't have to go through the entire list first
and then submit all changes at once.

There are of course lots of different features that could be implemented to make
the Part Out tool even more powerful, like more advanced ways to set up automatic
prices, like 10% below average etc.

YOu are of course right - that feature needs re-thinking. Having said that I
am not yet convinced leaving it in the hands of the developers, without a proper
specification will gie us what we want/need. It would be absolutely brilliant
if they come to the members and ask for input - then produce a spec for review
and then once agreed - write the code. Not really going to happen is it. No work
is currently being done on the classic site whilst all efforts are directed to
the next great marvel Bricklink xp and then, according to Admin_russell sellers
tools are next, whatever that means. As we have been waiting since 2013 for some
indication as to what that will be and the only message which evens mentions
features was that from Admin suggesting that B2B should be part of sellers tools
????? I wonder who asked for that and what does it mean?

People who run stores both new and old know what they need far better than those
who have not run a store. They should be asked what is needed and as I mentioned
in the first paragraph given a significant say in what is developed. Not goint
to happen, I am sure but one could hope.

For starters we ned as a minimum the following:

1. Inventory management
1. Sales Metrics/dashboard
3. Access to Google Analytics information for no of visitors etc
4. More printing capabilities (parameter/choice driven
5. More options using Query by Form
6. A totally revamped MY Inventory page
7. A proper part-out log (not the current one)
8. Redesign of the part out feature
9. Redesign of the add inventory page
10. Proper backup capabilities
11. Re-visit downloads and make them compatible with modern tools

And that list could go on for days

Sorry to kind of hi-jack your thread.
 Author: Jura.2 View Messages Posted By Jura.2
 Posted: Feb 16, 2019 07:28
 Subject: Inventory Change Request for Set 8185-1
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Jura.2 (7)

Location:  Czech Republic, Jihomoravský Kraj
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Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 8185  Name: Ferrari Truck
* 
8185-1 (Inv) Ferrari Truck
511 Parts, 5 Minifigures, 2009
Sets: Racers: Ferrari

* Add 9 Part 3460 Black Plate 1 x 8
 Author: paulvdb View Messages Posted By paulvdb
 Posted: Feb 16, 2019 05:41
 Subject: Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 6659-1
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paulvdb (7148)

Location:  Netherlands, Overijssel
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Store: Paul's Dutch Brick Store
In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:
  Hi,
I have worked with the inventory of this set.
Could you please share what catalog was included in the box? (what is the ID
number of the catalog?)

Thanks
Reza

117608-JA
 Author: Teup View Messages Posted By Teup
 Posted: Feb 16, 2019 05:37
 Subject: Re: We need a modern way to part out sets.
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Teup (6606)

Location:  Netherlands, Utrecht
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Store: BLOKJESKONING
In Suggestions, HallBricks writes:
  The "Part Out" tool feels very outdated, and is tedious to use. One accidental
click on a link, and you loose every data you have put in for each lot.

I know there are third party software used to upload parts to your inventory,
but think a much more powerful way to part out set should be offered by BrickLink.
Maybe a software you download to your computer, but it could also just be a massive
redesign of the existing tool online.

What I miss the most is easier ways to manage lots that already exist in my inventory.
I don't want to open a new page just to check the remarks for a certain lot,
because if I forget to open that link in a new tab I will loose all progress
made with the other lots. This information should be visible on the same page,
or I should be able to open it in a pop-up window.

When parting out huge sets with thousands of pieces, it would also be nice to
be able to save the progress and continue later. Maybe there should be one upload
button for each lot, so I don't have to go through the entire list first
and then submit all changes at once.

There are of course lots of different features that could be implemented to make
the Part Out tool even more powerful, like more advanced ways to set up automatic
prices, like 10% below average etc.

You're completely right, it should have been redone many years ago. If you
compare the wanted list part-out screen with the seller's part-out screen,
it becomes very clear that sellers are the lowest of low priorities..

BL said however that seller tools are just around the corner, if this is true
then some update in the part-out system must be included as well. I guess it
just comes down to whether you believe that statement or not - some users do,
some don't.
 Author: HallBricks View Messages Posted By HallBricks
 Posted: Feb 16, 2019 05:31
 Subject: We need a modern way to part out sets.
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HallBricks (372)

Location:  Sweden, Västra Götaland
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Store Closed Store: HallBricks
The "Part Out" tool feels very outdated, and is tedious to use. One accidental
click on a link, and you loose every data you have put in for each lot.

I know there are third party software used to upload parts to your inventory,
but think a much more powerful way to part out set should be offered by BrickLink.
Maybe a software you download to your computer, but it could also just be a massive
redesign of the existing tool online.

What I miss the most is easier ways to manage lots that already exist in my inventory.
I don't want to open a new page just to check the remarks for a certain lot,
because if I forget to open that link in a new tab I will loose all progress
made with the other lots. This information should be visible on the same page,
or I should be able to open it in a pop-up window.

When parting out huge sets with thousands of pieces, it would also be nice to
be able to save the progress and continue later. Maybe there should be one upload
button for each lot, so I don't have to go through the entire list first
and then submit all changes at once.

There are of course lots of different features that could be implemented to make
the Part Out tool even more powerful, like more advanced ways to set up automatic
prices, like 10% below average etc.
 Author: SezaR View Messages Posted By SezaR
 Posted: Feb 16, 2019 04:43
 Subject: Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 6659-1
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SezaR (1395)

Location:  Canada, British Columbia
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Store: Sezar's trains
In Inventories Requests, paulvdb writes:
  In Inventories Requests, paulvdb writes:
  Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 6659  Name: T.V. Camera Crew
* 
6659-1 (Inv) T.V. Camera Crew
51 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 1986
Sets: Town: Classic Town: Off-Road

* Change {2 to 1} Part Trans-Yellow {4073 Plate, Round 1 x 1 Straight Side to 4073c01 Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue}

Comments from Submitter:
Sealed set content. See photos in next post.

Hi,
I have worked with the inventory of this set.
Could you please share what catalog was included in the box? (what is the ID
number of the catalog?)

Thanks
Reza
 Author: paulvdb View Messages Posted By paulvdb
 Posted: Feb 16, 2019 04:38
 Subject: Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 6659-1
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paulvdb (7148)

Location:  Netherlands, Overijssel
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Store: Paul's Dutch Brick Store
In Inventories Requests, paulvdb writes:
  Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 6659  Name: T.V. Camera Crew
* 
6659-1 (Inv) T.V. Camera Crew
51 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 1986
Sets: Town: Classic Town: Off-Road

* Change {2 to 1} Part Trans-Yellow {4073 Plate, Round 1 x 1 Straight Side to 4073c01 Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue}

Comments from Submitter:
Sealed set content. See photos in next post.
 
 Author: paulvdb View Messages Posted By paulvdb
 Posted: Feb 16, 2019 04:38
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Location:  Netherlands, Overijssel
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Store: Paul's Dutch Brick Store
Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 6659  Name: T.V. Camera Crew
* 
6659-1 (Inv) T.V. Camera Crew
51 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 1986
Sets: Town: Classic Town: Off-Road

* Change {2 to 1} Part Trans-Yellow {4073 Plate, Round 1 x 1 Straight Side to 4073c01 Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue}

Comments from Submitter:
Sealed set content. See photos in next post.
 Author: Admin_Russell View Messages Posted By Admin_Russell
 Posted: Feb 15, 2019 23:02
 Subject: Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?
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Location:  USA, California
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In Catalog, rosies writes:
  Actually,
The powers that be will be removing 3 of them from the catalogue in a few weeks.


Is that so? Please elaborate.

  In Catalog, brikomania writes:
  I really like the extensive catalog, and think that most of the differences (like
the jumpers or tiles with groove, etc) are really useful.

But when you get to things like this, with a 1 x 2 x 6 arch, having something
like 4 variants, doesn't it make it too hard for sellers AND buyers?

I get the raised arch difference, that is notable, but this thin/thick thing?

 Author: SezaR View Messages Posted By SezaR
 Posted: Feb 15, 2019 20:33
 Subject: Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 4547-1
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SezaR (1395)

Location:  Canada, British Columbia
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Store: Sezar's trains
In Inventories Requests, elias3 writes:
  In Inventories Requests, eversmann writes:
  Please make changes to the following inventory:
 
Set No: 4547  Name: Club Car
* 
4547-1 (Inv) Club Car
273 Parts, 5 Minifigures, 1993
Sets: Train: 9V

* Add 1 Part 2972a Light Gray Train Base 6 x 34 Split-Level with Bottom Tubes and Three Holes at Each End (Alternate)

Hi

Was this part in the alternate set?
 
Set No: 10002  Name: Railroad Club Car
* 
10002-1 (Inv) Railroad Club Car
273 Parts, 5 Minifigures, 2001
Sets: Train: 9V: Legends


Stefaan

Maybe not!
This is interesting:
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/lego-train-4547-railroad-club-car-431805487

We got one orphan part less today!

Bests
Reza

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