Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | HallBricks  | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2019 14:41 | | Subject: | Re: We need a modern way to part out sets. | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, DallasBricks writes:
| | Bricklink as a whole has not left the hobby status. Although there are many
sellers that are business minded in their processes, scale, and earnings, they
are left using outdated hobby like business practices.
The parting out process is a dinosaur. It is fraught with failure potholes that
can cause you to loose a lot of work in an instant. It is difficult to update
and maintain your inventory. The whole alternate mold/part thing is still a
mess. It is very easy to screw up your inventory using BL tools or the ones
that try to interface with BL.
I don't see these things changing in the future. Bricklink made it clear
that the site would have a few changes but would not be updated to a professional
level. A few features that nobody wanted were added, (Moc shop, Brick arms,
Stud.io)
The payment and shipping side are still limping along after over 3 years of attempted
updates.
Bricklink is more trouble than it is worth for many sellers. I stopped selling
parts several years ago and am glad I did so. Now I have a huge inventory to
build with.
Oh, and don't get me started on the wanted list thing. It is improved, but
there are so many improvements that could be made. Large projects are incredibly
complicated and require spreadsheets, tools, and lots of time and effort. Bricklink
offers little in the way of effective tools.
But I'm still here buying and such. 
David
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Exactly! BrickLink seems to seek new ways to expand their business, but they
should focus on improving their fundamental service. There is of course more
buyers than sellers on the platform, and BrickLink seems to improve all buyers
features. However, without any sellers there can't be any buyers, so they
should really take care of those tools as well.
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| Author: | HallBricks | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2019 13:56 | | Subject: | Re: We need a modern way to part out sets. | | Viewed: | 47 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:
| | 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.
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I totally agree, everything you mention and more should be implemented
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| Author: | HallBricks | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2019 13:55 | | Subject: | Re: We need a modern way to part out sets. | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, MidwestBrick writes:
| | Brickstock. Best $20 I spent. Super Easy. Do I wish it did more, of course,
but it does enough to satisfy me.
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Yes I know Brickstock is a popular tool, but I still think all those features
and more should be offered by BrickLink themselves.
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| Author: | kulturbaronen | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2019 13:44 | | Subject: | Why is Finch Dallow sw1005 from 2017? | | Viewed: | 106 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
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| Why is the rare Star Wars minifigure Finch Dallow (sw1005) registered under 2017?
I know the original LEGO set (Resistance Bomber) was released in 2017, but the
re-release of the set - which included the new Finch Dallow minifig - is from
late 2018.
Or am I wrong?
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| Author: | Hygrotus | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2019 12:35 | | Subject: | Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 42083-1 | | Viewed: | 29 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests | |
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| In Inventories Requests, kimmerek writes:
| | Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Change {2 to 1} Part Black x127c11 String with End Studs 11L Overall (8.6 cm) (Extra)
Comments from Submitter:
I just bought new 42083 Bugatti Chiron set and there is only one (not two) spare item x127c11 (Black String with End Studs 11L Overall (8.6 cm))
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"Extra parts can vary depending on when and where a set was manufactured,
meaning that some new sets may include them and others may not. The quantity
of these extra parts can also vary. Extra parts are typically not removed
or reduced in quantity unless it can be determined that they were originally
added or increased in error."
So your request will be rejected, somebody else found 2 extra of this part so
it stays as it is, inventory has been done from sealed set content.
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| Author: | iastoia | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2019 10:31 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 8156-1 | | Viewed: | 11 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 1 Part 4162 Red Tile 1 x 8 (Counterpart)
Comments from Submitter:
There is a red 4162 part with a red 1x8 sticker with FXX on it.
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| Author: | iastoia | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2019 10:25 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 8169-1 | | Viewed: | 11 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 1 Part 3009 Black Brick 1 x 6 (Counterpart)
Comments from Submitter:
There is a black 3009 with a black sticker (aprox. 1x6) placed near the yellow Lamborghini sticker on the sticker sheet.
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| Author: | axaday | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2019 09:33 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 71042-1 | | Viewed: | 21 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 19 Part 44567a Dark Bluish Gray Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Side with Bottom Groove (Alternate) (match ID 1)
* Change 17 Part Black {44302 Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End (Undetermined Type) to 44302b Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End without Bottom Groove}
* Change 19 Part Dark Bluish Gray {44567 Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Side (undetermined type) to 44567b Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Side without Bottom Groove} {match ID 0 to 1}
Comments from Submitter:
I parted out and sorted this set without ever noticing there were undetermined pieces. But the chain of custody is secure. These were the contents of a sealed set. There were both variants of one piece. I made 44567b primary because I got 17 of those and only 2 of A.
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| Author: | axaday | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2019 09:22 | | Subject: | Re: Questions about Unikitty / Counterparts | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| It does feel like a shame to have a set containing Unikitties almost identical
to the sought after SDCC Unikitty and not have a catalog listing to sell them.
In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:
| | In Catalog Requests, TyresOFlaherty writes:
| | Randy,
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly! (And nice avatar, Blacktron II forever!)
That makes sense, and my only counter-point to that is that Brickset uses info
from here to list minifigures, and being a collector, it's nice to be able
to have each of the alternate figs listed in a collection. Additionally, it gives
sellers more options to sell unique minifigs as well.
Just giving my two cents.
Thanks!
-Kevin
P.S. I'm curious how those decisions are made, is there one person that decides
on all these things, or do a bunch of admins just come to an agreement? Just
wondering 
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We've discovered that the only two to have multiple versions of the minifig
were the SDCC exclusives, and there were no instructions for those - only box
art that wasn't always consistent.
Considering the fact that people aren't going to be parting out those sets
for the minifigures, there doesn't seem to be a lot of harm in leaving those
two as exceptions.
But for all other sets, we've decided one entry is enough. To allow more
entries like this would create a precedent with huge implications. So your pending
entries will be rejected in a few days.
FYI, decisions like this are often made in the back rooms of BL where the admins
have their own Forum.
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| Author: | kimmerek | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2019 09:16 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 42083-1 | | Viewed: | 21 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 1 Part 3024 Trans-Clear Plate 1 x 1 (Extra)
Comments from Submitter:
I just bought new 42083 Bugatti Chiron set and there is one Trans-Clear Plate 1 x 1 extra
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| Author: | kimmerek | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2019 09:11 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 42083-1 | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Change {2 to 1} Part Black x127c11 String with End Studs 11L Overall (8.6 cm) (Extra)
Comments from Submitter:
I just bought new 42083 Bugatti Chiron set and there is only one (not two) spare item x127c11 (Black String with End Studs 11L Overall (8.6 cm))
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| Author: | bje | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2019 08:19 | | Subject: | Re: Weight of set 41614 Owen & blue | | Viewed: | 27 times | | Topic: | Inventories | |
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| In Inventories, 211eric writes:
| | Hi,
Have check the weight of set 41614 Owen and blue Brickheadz. The weight wright
on bricklink is wrong. The real weight is 244g not 664g. Check other brickheadz
and the weight is similar of the weight have.
A member have idea for change them.
Best regard
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Fill in this form:
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogReq.asp?itemType=S
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| Author: | 211eric | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2019 07:56 | | Subject: | Weight of set 41614 Owen & blue | | Viewed: | 54 times | | Topic: | Inventories | | Status: | Open | |
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| Hi,
Have check the weight of set 41614 Owen and blue Brickheadz. The weight wright
on bricklink is wrong. The real weight is 244g not 664g. Check other brickheadz
and the weight is similar of the weight have.
A member have idea for change them.
Best regard
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| Author: | Brickwilbo | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2019 07:02 | | Subject: | Re: Adding my orders to my inventory | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | Inventories | |
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| In Inventories, peterc76 writes:
| | Sorry if this has been discussed before but couldnt find any posts
How do I add my orders and everything I have brought to my own inventory. So
I know exactly what I have . I seem to be recounting bricks over and over to
check and see what I have. It would be so much easier to look at my inventory
and see and know exactly what I have. I don't have a shop on here .my inventory
is for my own reference
Thanks in advance
Peter
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Perhaps this also works:
On your Orders placed page download the order to xml and upload the file to your
inventory.
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| Author: | Brickwilbo | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2019 06:51 | | Subject: | Re: multiple orders with the same shop | | Viewed: | 46 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, NelisSolis writes:
| | In Suggestions, AlphonsR writes:
| | When I want to place multiple orders with the same shop, the site adds the second
order to the first order. So the bill from the first order is on its way, and
the second bill is not just for the second order, but it automaticaly includes
the firtst order as well.
While I want to have them seperate. Is there a way to avoid this?
Rommelse
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I think a new order is automatically added to an existing order if the first
order is not marked “paid” by the buyer or marked as “packed” or “ shipped” by
the seller.
If a seller has Instant Checkout enabled and you use an on-site payment method,
you can sort of avoid the merging of the orders.
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Correct. Just pay the final invoice.
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| Author: | NelisSolis | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2019 05:45 | | Subject: | Re: multiple orders with the same shop | | Viewed: | 48 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
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| In Suggestions, AlphonsR writes:
| | When I want to place multiple orders with the same shop, the site adds the second
order to the first order. So the bill from the first order is on its way, and
the second bill is not just for the second order, but it automaticaly includes
the firtst order as well.
While I want to have them seperate. Is there a way to avoid this?
Rommelse
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I think a new order is automatically added to an existing order if the first
order is not marked “paid” by the buyer or marked as “packed” or “ shipped” by
the seller.
If a seller has Instant Checkout enabled and you use an on-site payment method,
you can sort of avoid the merging of the orders.
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| Author: | bb1270942 | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2019 05:40 | | Subject: | Fix function | | Viewed: | 92 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| When I want to order a batch of lego with the suggested combination of shops,
I can add the parts. But when the word FIX appears it does not show what needs
to be fixed, it does not show where the problem is. It shows with which seller
the problem is, but not with which item. If I order 200 items, I can not help
the problem if I do not now which item it concerns. When it recognizes that there
is a problem, it would be nice to see what the problem is so I can fix it and
continue my order.
Rommelse
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| Author: | bb1270942 | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2019 05:35 | | Subject: | multiple orders with the same shop | | Viewed: | 130 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | | Status: | Open | | Vote: | [Yes|No] | |
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| When I want to place multiple orders with the same shop, the site adds the second
order to the first order. So the bill from the first order is on its way, and
the second bill is not just for the second order, but it automaticaly includes
the firtst order as well.
While I want to have them seperate. Is there a way to avoid this?
Rommelse
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| Author: | bb1274559 | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2019 04:28 | | Subject: | Adding my orders to my inventory | | Viewed: | 42 times | | Topic: | Inventories | | Status: | Open | |
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| Sorry if this has been discussed before but couldnt find any posts
How do I add my orders and everything I have brought to my own inventory. So
I know exactly what I have . I seem to be recounting bricks over and over to
check and see what I have. It would be so much easier to look at my inventory
and see and know exactly what I have. I don't have a shop on here .my inventory
is for my own reference
Thanks in advance
Peter
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| Author: | Hygrotus | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2019 02:50 | | Subject: | Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 8443-1 | | Viewed: | 16 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests | |
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| In Inventories Requests, iastoia writes:
| | Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 1 Part 6629 Red Technic, Liftarm 1 x 9 Bent (6 - 4) Thick (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 6629 Red Technic, Liftarm 1 x 9 Bent (6 - 4) Thick (Counterpart)
Comments from Submitter:
Both red 6629 beams have stickers applied according to the instructions (each has a aprox. 1x2 sticker applied - the stickers from the second row of the bricklink image of the sticker sheet).
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You can't add plain part as a replacment for stickered part which is missing
in counterpart section. This request will be rejected. Please first add this
part with sticker applied to the catalog with photos https://www.bricklink.com/wantedCatalog.asp?catType=P,
then fill Inventory Change Request and add them after they are aproved.
Adding parts https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=71
Adding photos https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=87
This thread also can help you
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1085264
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| Author: | iastoia | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2019 02:42 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 8443-1 | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 1 Part 6629 Red Technic, Liftarm 1 x 9 Bent (6 - 4) Thick (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 6629 Red Technic, Liftarm 1 x 9 Bent (6 - 4) Thick (Counterpart)
Comments from Submitter:
Both red 6629 beams have stickers applied according to the instructions (each has a aprox. 1x2 sticker applied - the stickers from the second row of the bricklink image of the sticker sheet).
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