Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | calsbricks  | | Posted: | Jun 9, 2022 13:14 | | Subject: | Re: 6 days now without a copy invoice ??? | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Problem | |
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| In Problem, SylvainLS writes:
| | In Problem, calsbricks writes:
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Lo and behold BT (our ISP) have just admitted to Microsoft introducing a junk
filter rule that moves anything that has the word invoice in it.Good grief -
there were all the invoices in my online junk folders. Would you credit it.
Tha
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Yeah, there’s lot of “we know better than you what you need and we won’t tell
you when we change things” going around.
I had something similar happen to me a few years back: my ISP decided to add
folders (spam, commercial…) with automatic filtering and without telling me.
Mimicking some bigger guy I guess.
Not a big problem if you use their webmail or IMAP that see/show the folders…
but I use POP (direct download of the e-mails in the inbox to my machine) so
it took me some time to understand that some e-mails didn’t pass by the inbox
(I wasn’t aware there were lost e-mails).
I then checked another e-mail provider… and, of course, same for them.
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. *sigh* All those princes(ses) I could have helped with their money…. *sigh*
The tech support person at BT was not aware of the changes or new rules - it
is only when she spoke to her supervisor that it came out so communications has
a lot to do with it as well. Still one day the world will believe that communications
is vital no matter what is going on
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jun 9, 2022 13:10 | | Subject: | Re: 6 days now without a copy invoice ??? | | Viewed: | 20 times | | Topic: | Problem | |
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| In Problem, 1001bricks writes:
| | In Problem, calsbricks writes:
| | In Problem, MMillere writes:
| | Had the same problem recently.
Mark found that our email provider GoDaddy, switched to Office 365 Mail and 'some'
of the BL mail was going to the spam folder.
Milissa
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Lo and behold BT (our ISP) have just admitted to Microsoft introducing a junk
filter rule that moves anything that has the word invoice in it.Good grief -
there were all the invoices in my online junk folders. Would you credit it.
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Oh God - In a general meaning, avoid the big data companies for your pro e-mail,
as outlook, gmail, hotmail... that DO filter your e-mails on whatever their reason
and without telling you or having a way to set/rest this.
There are tons of reliable free e-mail provider (like gmx), or with a bit of
payment, we're at infomaniak for example.
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Too much invested in curent iSP - both here and our mainline business. To be
fair to them we rarely have any problems but since they moved to office 365 they
haven't been great so it is more a microsoft thing than BT.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jun 9, 2022 12:27 | | Subject: | Re: 6 days now without a copy invoice ??? | | Viewed: | 27 times | | Topic: | Problem | |
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| In Problem, MMillere writes:
| | Had the same problem recently.
Mark found that our email provider GoDaddy, switched to Office 365 Mail and 'some'
of the BL mail was going to the spam folder.
Milissa
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Lo and behold BT (our ISP) have just admitted to Microsoft introducing a junk
filter rule that moves anything that has the word invoice in it.Good grief -
there were all the invoices in my online junk folders. Would you credit it.
Tha
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jun 9, 2022 06:09 | | Subject: | Re: 6 days now without a copy invoice ??? | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Problem | |
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| In Problem, brac.brick writes:
| | In Problem, calsbricks writes:
| | In Problem, calsbricks writes:
| | In Problem, wildchicken13 writes:
| | In Problem, calsbricks writes:
| | It is now 6 days without a copy invoice. I know buyers are receiving them cause
we are getting paid, we are also receiving order notifications and all other
messages and emails via bricklink. Checked with isp no blacklist. Doesn't
appear anyone else is having this issue. Can admin check this please
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When you send the invoice, make sure you have this box checked, "E-Mail Me a
Copy"
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Have that and also the setting that says set that as default. Thamls fpr the
thoughts
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Have you cleared your cache and set Bricklink as a safe sender in your email
provider? For a time, I found all mine were going to Spam, so I set up a filter
to send them to my Bricklink folder in my email. Also try unchecking the box
"email me a copy and then rechecking it.
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Tried unchecking the default box and then rechecking but not the specific box
on the invoice. Will try that - also did all the other things - none of which
worked. Contacted isp they are not causing the issue - the messages are not getting
to them. Really odd nearly 11 years and no issues and now ....
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jun 8, 2022 23:43 | | Subject: | Re: 6 days now without a copy invoice ??? | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Problem | |
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| In Problem, calsbricks writes:
| | In Problem, wildchicken13 writes:
| | In Problem, calsbricks writes:
| | It is now 6 days without a copy invoice. I know buyers are receiving them cause
we are getting paid, we are also receiving order notifications and all other
messages and emails via bricklink. Checked with isp no blacklist. Doesn't
appear anyone else is having this issue. Can admin check this please
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When you send the invoice, make sure you have this box checked, "E-Mail Me a
Copy"
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Have that and also the setting that says set that as default. Thamls fpr the
thoughts
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jun 8, 2022 23:23 | | Subject: | Re: 6 days now without a copy invoice ??? | | Viewed: | 38 times | | Topic: | Problem | |
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| In Problem, wildchicken13 writes:
| | In Problem, calsbricks writes:
| | It is now 6 days without a copy invoice. I know buyers are receiving them cause
we are getting paid, we are also receiving order notifications and all other
messages and emails via bricklink. Checked with isp no blacklist. Doesn't
appear anyone else is having this issue. Can admin check this please
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When you send the invoice, make sure you have this box checked, "E-Mail Me a
Copy"
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Have that and also the setting that says set that as default. Tjamls fpr the
thoughts
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jun 8, 2022 23:01 | | Subject: | 6 days now without a copy invoice ??? | | Viewed: | 107 times | | Topic: | Problem | |
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| It is now 6 days without a copy invoice. I know buyers are receiving them cause
we are getting paid, we are also receiving order notifications and all other
messages and emails via bricklink. Checked with isp no blacklist. Doesn't
appear anyone else is having this issue. Can admin check this please
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jun 7, 2022 11:18 | | Subject: | Re: No copy invoices for several days now | | Viewed: | 21 times | | Topic: | Problem | |
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| In Problem, peregrinator writes:
| | In Problem, calsbricks writes:
| | In Problem, fritsp writes:
| | In Problem, calsbricks writes:
| | Anyone else experiencing this. Buyers get their copy but copy to seller is not
arriving.
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Works fine for me. I am using automated immediate invoices.
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Our isp (BT) are not receiving them to forward on. Hmmm
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Possible they're subscribed to a blacklist and BL is on it?
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Get all other emails/messages - just no invoices.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jun 7, 2022 11:16 | | Subject: | Re: Pleasse explain | | Viewed: | 58 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, randyf writes:
| | In Catalog, calsbricks writes:
| | Just noticed we have a new category under super heroes Super Heroes Girls -
Shouldn't this be Super heroes: Girls not a Top level entry ?
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Where do you see this?
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https://www.bricklink.com/catalogList.asp?catType=M&catString=893
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jun 7, 2022 09:43 | | Subject: | Re: No copy invoices for several days now | | Viewed: | 27 times | | Topic: | Problem | |
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| In Problem, fritsp writes:
| | In Problem, calsbricks writes:
| | Anyone else experiencing this. Buyers get their copy but copy to seller is not
arriving.
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Works fine for me. I am using automated immediate invoices.
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Our isp (BT) are not receiving them to forward on. Hmmm
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jun 7, 2022 09:24 | | Subject: | Pleasse explain | | Viewed: | 195 times | | Topic: | Catalog | | Status: | Open | |
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| Just noticed we have a new category under super heroes Super Heroes Girls -
Shouldn't this be Super heroes: Girls not a Top level entry ?
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jun 7, 2022 09:22 | | Subject: | No copy invoices for several days now | | Viewed: | 77 times | | Topic: | Problem | |
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| Anyone else experiencing this. Buyers get their copy but copy to seller is not
arriving.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Mar 14, 2022 09:05 | | Subject: | Re: Would You Rather… | | Viewed: | 61 times | | Topic: | Technical Issues | |
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| In Technical Issues, popsicle writes:
| | In Technical Issues, calsbricks writes:
| | In Technical Issues, randyf writes:
| | In Technical Issues, wildchicken13 writes:
| | Would you rather…
1. See BrickLink raise its seller fees to, say, 10% of the grand total, or
2. See advertisements on BrickLink.
Methinks BrickLink could use a little bit of TLC right now. With the TLG acquisition,
many thought that that would bring additional investment to the site, but two
years later not much has changed.
Personally, I would rather see an increase in seller fees. Sites with too many
advertisements are just as unusable as BrickLink, and sellers can always raise
prices to cover the additional cost.
That being said, BrickLink is still a thriving marketplace. Over a million registered
users, many of whom just signed up in the past couple of years.
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You don't have to worry, because neither will happen. There is a lot going
on behind the scenes that you have no idea of. Things are definitely happening,
but they take time to happen. LEGO finally has full control of BrickLink as of
earlier this year. In other words, the old regime is finally no longer at the
helm. And this time, they are actually listening to the community, as there are
panels of buyers and sellers having meetings with BrickLink concerning the Catalog
and the Marketplace. There are some very cool things being worked on, but I can't
say more for now.
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No one can - thanks for your comments randy. Lots is going on and in time all
wail be revealed, but things do take time especially with the small development
team that is available and the compliance issues which continue to take time.
BTW there have only been 3 owners not 4 Dan, JK and now TLG. Lots has already
changed with the sales tax and vat implementations and more is going to in due
course and after thorough testing has taken place. Patience is a virtue etc etc
etc.
TLG are very much working on lots of good things for all of us.
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Another one, albeit more flowery 
I believe Ole is correct with "on it's fourth owner by now" Didn't Jay
acquired ownership from Dan's parents? Eliska was nonetheless at the helm
as CEO for a time.
btw, not cool correcting another's details to dismiss the more salient
point being made.
-popsicle
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I wont rise to the snide comment -
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Mar 14, 2022 08:22 | | Subject: | Re: Would You Rather… | | Viewed: | 53 times | | Topic: | Technical Issues | |
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| In Technical Issues, infinibrix writes:
| | In Technical Issues, popsicle writes:
| | In Technical Issues, randyf writes:
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| | | | There is a lot going on behind the scenes that you have no idea of.
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Very hush-hush, I'm sure
| | There are some very cool things being worked on, but I can't say more for now.
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Highly classified stuff, no doubt: https://youtu.be/MnWSI-PVl1s?t=22
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Yes, yes and its very important that I make you all aware that I know what’s
going on without actually telling you what’s going on as it gives me a huge sense
of importance you see! 
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who me or rnady ?
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Mar 14, 2022 07:14 | | Subject: | Re: Would You Rather… | | Viewed: | 64 times | | Topic: | Technical Issues | |
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| In Technical Issues, randyf writes:
| | In Technical Issues, wildchicken13 writes:
| | Would you rather…
1. See BrickLink raise its seller fees to, say, 10% of the grand total, or
2. See advertisements on BrickLink.
Methinks BrickLink could use a little bit of TLC right now. With the TLG acquisition,
many thought that that would bring additional investment to the site, but two
years later not much has changed.
Personally, I would rather see an increase in seller fees. Sites with too many
advertisements are just as unusable as BrickLink, and sellers can always raise
prices to cover the additional cost.
That being said, BrickLink is still a thriving marketplace. Over a million registered
users, many of whom just signed up in the past couple of years.
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You don't have to worry, because neither will happen. There is a lot going
on behind the scenes that you have no idea of. Things are definitely happening,
but they take time to happen. LEGO finally has full control of BrickLink as of
earlier this year. In other words, the old regime is finally no longer at the
helm. And this time, they are actually listening to the community, as there are
panels of buyers and sellers having meetings with BrickLink concerning the Catalog
and the Marketplace. There are some very cool things being worked on, but I can't
say more for now.
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No one can - thanks for your comments randy. Lots is going on and in time all
wail be revealed, but things do take time especially with the small development
team that is available and the compliance issues which continue to take time.
BTW there have only been 3 owners not 4 Dan, JK and now TLG. Lots has already
changed with the sales tax and vat implementations and more is going to in due
course and after thorough testing has taken place. Patience is a virtue etc etc
etc.
TLG are very much working on lots of good things for all of us.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Mar 11, 2022 11:28 | | Subject: | UK Royal Mail price increase from 04 Apr 2022 | | Viewed: | 67 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| Prices and new complications added to their pricing structure. Europe now has
zones . Standard large letter up to 100g is now 1.45 rather than 1.29 which
is a 12% + Hike.
Things are going to get very expennsive and complicated/
It wasn't bad enough adding vat onto everything now the surrounding services
are going to go up significantly
Good fun really. Life is always a challenge.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Mar 4, 2022 00:34 | | Subject: | Re: Bricklink Product Family | | Viewed: | 49 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, Admin_Russell writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | Product Family (Bricklink)
The vast number of categories that Bricklink incudes is great In some ways and
not so good in others. If you want to do a category analysis you will need lots
of paper or disk space and quite honestly it doesn’t make that much sense.
What we have done externally is set up groups of categories say for Bricks you
have modified, round, decorated etc. The same for Slopes, Tiles, Technic etc.
Our sales analysis automatically puts stats into each group as we sell items.
We have 10 families which is enough for us. We can drill down in each category
and get to the specifics e.g how many modified bricks did we sell at what value
etc, and from that we can look at individual parts.
Over our 11 years it has worked fine and gives us what we want and need. – In
inventory management terms it is like having a hierarchy where there isn’t one.
This is what we meant in our earlier post ' A Few questions'
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A similar method was used recently in Studio and XP but people are rather loyal
to the category tree.
However, we have plans for a tag system, which will take the pressure off of
the tree and may eventually replace it as the primary method of searching the
catalog. We still need the tree to help maintain the catalog, but we certainly
need a more flexible system for everyday use.
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Hi Russell nice to hear from you again
When and if tagging gets added we will see how that helps the situation. Tagging
is in operation in most modern sql based systems and it certainly helps in finding
things but not sure I see how it is going to pull together a members sales analysis
requirements in a way this would.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Mar 4, 2022 00:31 | | Subject: | Re: Bricklink Product Family | | Viewed: | 29 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, peregrinator writes:
| | In General, 1001bricks writes:
| | This is - sorry - old relational database style.
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There is no reason why a part can't exist in multiple categories even in
a relational database.
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Thanks for adding your comments to the thread, and of course you are correct.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Mar 4, 2022 00:30 | | Subject: | Re: Bricklink Product Family | | Viewed: | 42 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, 1001bricks writes:
| | | | Over our 11 years it has worked fine and gives us what we want and need. – In
inventory management terms it is like having a hierarchy where there isn’t one.
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Yes, but it's rigid, arbitrary, allows a part to be only in one Category.
This is - sorry - old relational database style.
Is this more a Slope than a Round, more a Tile modified than a Plate modified?
Why is it in this category, I would have seen the opposite!
A Tag system can show any part even in multiple categories.
Then, if you need basic arbitrary categories - just like right now, it's
not a problem.
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I think you have misunderstood. The product family is not arbitrary it is defined
by each store to suit their reporting requirements and it is flexible enough
to accommodate everyone and anyone who wish to analyse their sales by category.
Far from being old relational database technique this is a standard feature in
most modern inventory management suites.
I apologise if I did not explain it thoroughly enough.
Hope this helps
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Mar 3, 2022 11:51 | | Subject: | Bricklink Product Family | | Viewed: | 184 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| Product Family (Bricklink)
The vast number of categories that Bricklink incudes is great In some ways and
not so good in others. If you want to do a category analysis you will need lots
of paper or disk space and quite honestly it doesn’t make that much sense.
What we have done externally is set up groups of categories say for Bricks you
have modified, round, decorated etc. The same for Slopes, Tiles, Technic etc.
Our sales analysis automatically puts stats into each group as we sell items.
We have 10 families which is enough for us. We can drill down in each category
and get to the specifics e.g how many modified bricks did we sell at what value
etc, and from that we can look at individual parts.
Over our 11 years it has worked fine and gives us what we want and need. – In
inventory management terms it is like having a hierarchy where there isn’t one.
This is what we meant in our earlier post ' A Few questions'
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Mar 3, 2022 11:30 | | Subject: | Re: A Few questions | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, yorbrick writes:
| | In Help, crazylegoman writes:
| | In Help, calsbricks writes:
| | What, if anything, do you use the following for:
1. Superlot
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I mainly use the superlot feature to sell parts together that are paired as right
and left halves.
David
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Fortunately some progress has been made here, where there are parts that sometimes
you don't want to sell individually as it leaves you with the other half
that on its own is fairly useless. I remember doing a superlot for these parts:
as I didn't want to sell one side and get stuck with the other.
Whereas some years later this was added to the catalogue:
so now it can be sold as a whole.
I also used to try to superlot leg and torso assemblies where the print meant
the legs part was a bit useless without the torso but since superlots don't
show by default any more, stopped doing that.
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The entire superlot feature needs revisiting. Dan based Bricklink on an auction
house system - that is not what it is any more. There does need to be a way to
bind product together but the best way eludes us at present. I look at it this
way. if two or more parts need to go together e.g hinges, wedge plates etc then
there should be away of doing that which also satisfies pricing guidelines and
appears for sale. Counter parts are another good example - two or more parts
going together get a unique part number ane are listed for price guide purposes.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Mar 3, 2022 11:05 | | Subject: | Re: A Few questions | | Viewed: | 22 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, 1001bricks writes:
| | In Help, calsbricks writes:
| | What, if anything, do you use the following for:
1. Superlot
2. Unsorted lots
3, Do you use tiered pricing if so do you need all 3 levels or do you need a
different approach to this
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No for both; we do detailed orders for generic parts, end users.
| | 4. Would you use an overall trade discount (for example by buyer)
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Yes, but we do it internally, asking the buyer a manual invoicing we provide
him with specific discussed rate.
| | 5 What about setting min and max stock levels by item or type
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No.
| | 6 Would you like a product family grouping capability where you define which
categories go into each e.g. Bricks as a family would include all brick subcategories,
etc.) The same for tiles, slopes etc. Kind of like creating a hierarchy outside
the catalogue
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No.
Better prefer a Tag system, like "Brick", "Modified", "Star Wars", "Technic"
- this way combining tags in search you can find the part.
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Or a smarter "google-like" search, including auto-correction and statistical
| | analysis. Like searching for "Minifig Head Beard Red" will probably be more for
finding a red beard than a red head...
| | 7 Would you use a separate field for your item location (rather than remarks)
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Some may, I guess.
| | 8. How would you like to deal with your inventory costs (Would you use LIFO,
FIFO or weighted average - ((LIFO - Last In First out; FIFO - First in First
Out))
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Some may, I guess.
Sylvain
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Thanks for taking the time to add your thoughts. I should have explained the
product family thing better. More on that at another time.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Mar 3, 2022 10:54 | | Subject: | Re: A Few questions | | Viewed: | 21 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, peregrinator writes:
| | In Help, calsbricks writes:
| | What, if anything, do you use the following for:
1. Superlot
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I used a superlot once for an assembly that was missing a piece (the forklift
from LL924, missing the spring) that I did not want to disassemble.
Never used it.
| | 3, Do you use tiered pricing if so do you need all 3 levels or do you need a
different approach to this
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I've used it a couple of times. If I could recommend a different approach,
it would be tiered pricing for multiples.
| | 4. Would you use an overall trade discount (for example by buyer)
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Like a promotional code?
| | 5 What about setting min and max stock levels by item or type
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I personally can't see a need for it.
| | 6 Would you like a product family grouping capability where you define which
categories go into each e.g. Bricks as a family would include all brick subcategories,
etc.) The same for tiles, slopes etc. Kind of like creating a hierarchy outside
the catalogue
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Possibly, my concern is that it would look terrible.
| | 7 Would you use a separate field for your item location (rather than remarks)
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No - I don't even use remarks for this.
| | 8. How would you like to deal with your inventory costs (Would you use LIFO,
FIFO or weighted average - ((LIFO - Last In First out; FIFO - First in First
Out))
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Weighted average
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Thanks for taking the time to add your thoughts. Interesting
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Mar 3, 2022 10:53 | | Subject: | Re: A Few questions | | Viewed: | 24 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, jennnifer writes:
| | In Help, calsbricks writes:
| | What, if anything, do you use the following for:
1. Superlot
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I used them for the accessory bags before they were added to the catalog.
I use them to list Used items I don't want to take apart.
I use them to keep some decorated items together to avoid difficult-to-sell orphans.
I use these to sell my filler bricks and pieces.
| | 3, Do you use tiered pricing if so do you need all 3 levels or do you need a
different approach to this
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Just one tier for technic pins. I don't have enough quantity of anything
else to matter.
| | 4. Would you use an overall trade discount (for example by buyer)
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No
| | 5 What about setting min and max stock levels by item or type
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No
| | 6 Would you like a product family grouping capability where you define which
categories go into each e.g. Bricks as a family would include all brick subcategories,
etc.) The same for tiles, slopes etc. Kind of like creating a hierarchy outside
the catalogue
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No
| | 7 Would you use a separate field for your item location (rather than remarks)
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Sounds intriguing, but I wouldn't want to add any additional lines or formatting
to the order and inventory pages. There is already too much wasted space.
| | 8. How would you like to deal with your inventory costs (Would you use LIFO,
FIFO or weighted average - ((LIFO - Last In First out; FIFO - First in First
Out))
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I don't use BL to track inventory costs.
| | Very interested in comments/thoughts
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There ya go,
Jen
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Thanks Jem/ All replies are helfpul. Getting a few pms as well which is beginning
to show a distinct difference between hobby and non hobby (which I expected)
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Mar 3, 2022 10:49 | | Subject: | Re: A Few questions | | Viewed: | 21 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, crazylegoman writes:
| | In Help, calsbricks writes:
| | What, if anything, do you use the following for:
1. Superlot
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I mainly use the superlot feature to sell parts together that are paired as right
and left halves.
David
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Understand - kind of like the old hinge pieces and pairs of arms etc. Hmmm
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Mar 3, 2022 10:48 | | Subject: | Re: A Few questions | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, StarBrick writes:
| | 1. Superlot - not in use
2. Unsorted - never used
3. Tiered pricing - never used
4. Would you use an overall trade discount (for example by buyer) - none
5. What about setting min and max stock levels by item or type - not used ever
6. Would you like a product family grouping capability where you define which
categories go into each e.g. Bricks as a family would include all brick subcategories,
etc.) The same for tiles, slopes etc. Kind of like creating a hierarchy outside
| | the catalogue - not of my interest
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7. Would you use a separate field for your item location (rather than remarks)
- use the remarks field
8. How would you like to deal with your inventory costs - not as hobbiest
I have seperate bankaccount for buying and selling and procuring stamps, packaging
material, storage containers etc.
Being a BL-member and running a shop is a hobby, not a means of income for me.
I think it would make a BIG difference when this shop would be my daily job and
income for sure. So not sure my response will help you in any way ..
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Actually it helps a lot. Inventory management is a wide and complex topic but
not all things apply to all people. You help to emphasise that.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Mar 3, 2022 04:30 | | Subject: | A Few questions | | Viewed: | 197 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| What, if anything, do you use the following for:
1. Superlot
2. Unsorted lots
3, Do you use tiered pricing if so do you need all 3 levels or do you need a
different approach to this
4. Would you use an overall trade discount (for example by buyer)
5 What about setting min and max stock levels by item or type
6 Would you like a product family grouping capability where you define which
categories go into each e.g. Bricks as a family would include all brick subcategories,
etc.) The same for tiles, slopes etc. Kind of like creating a hierarchy outside
the catalogue
7 Would you use a separate field for your item location (rather than remarks)
8. How would you like to deal with your inventory costs (Would you use LIFO,
FIFO or weighted average - ((LIFO - Last In First out; FIFO - First in First
Out))
Very interested in comments/thoughts
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2022 12:45 | | Subject: | Re: What, if anything, do sellers use lot id for | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, hpoort writes:
| | In General, Shiny_Stuff writes:
| | Unfortunately, this is rarely possible anymore because for some reason, BL mixes
up stuff into random order and that random order even changes from day to day.
There is NO logical reason for the mix-up to happen. It didn't use to happen,
but it does, even tho it means that the main BL database of shop listings is
corrupt somehow and is a failure of the system.
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You are expecting an auto increment field and in stead get a field that provides
unique numbers, but not in order. From the database point of view, the only requirement
is for the field values to be unique.
For an auto increment field to function, there needs to be a single 'authority'
to provide these numbers. In a large database setup, that same authority may
become the bottleneck. Every add request for every user worldwide would need
to go through the same server. That system has been superseded by different setups
that can handle upscaling.
In an asynchronous setup (for load spreading), the numbers are assigned differently,
still guaranteed to be unique, but not necessarily in chronological order.
So it is not a bug, it is a feature that shows us that Bricklink now likely uses
an asynchronous setup for this part of the database.
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All true and part of the infrastructure review. Is a separate database server
required for different modules e.g. catalogue. inventory etc ?
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2022 12:42 | | Subject: | Re: What, if anything, do sellers use lot id for | | Viewed: | 23 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, Shiny_Stuff writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | In General, Shiny_Stuff writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | I know what the system uses it for but I am curious as to what sellers use it
for. It is unique per item (Item, colour, and condition). It has been around
since Dan put the software together (from an auction house system)
Just curious - if it wasn't there would that be a problem ?
I cam think of a couple of uses but they aren't all that important. Would
you want to track by lot (Cost analysis??)
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One actual USE of the Lot ID by sellers is to create SUPER LOTS.
Sellers have to manually input the Lot ID of each item that goes into the super
lot in order to create that super lot.
https://www.bricklink.com/inventoryBind.asp?utm_content=subnav
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Also, after I manually add or upload new items to my shop, I sort my shop by
NEWEST Items to check for errors. So, I want everything to show up in the same
order I added them, which makes use of the Lot ID Number.
Unfortunately, this is rarely possible anymore because for some reason, BL mixes
up stuff into random order and that random order even changes from day to day.
There is NO logical reason for the mix-up to happen. It didn't use to happen,
but it does, even tho it means that the main BL database of shop listings is
corrupt somehow and is a failure of the system.
I hate it and it makes me quite annoyed. It definitely makes it difficult to
double check my new listings for errors or potential (price) adjustments.
Here is an example of items listed on the same day in the same upload batch that
SHOULD show up in numerical order by LOT ID number:
274240 270
274240 277
274240 263
274240 267
274240 265
274240 262
274240 256
274240 279
274240 274
274240 284
274240 269
274240 243
274240 271
274240 252
274240 246
274240 253
274240 247
274240 272
274240 255
274240 251
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| | Understand completely - that needs to be addressed as lots of people do similar
things.
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It _has_ been fixed in the recent past, but seems to also have been un-fixed
soon after:
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1319587
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One of the most common pitfalls when working with undocumented code. The current
development team are working very hard to resolve many of the spaghetti code
issues they were left with. That and dealing with the current barrage of compliance
issues (e.g. sales tax, VAT, etc)
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2022 12:30 | | Subject: | Re: What, if anything, do sellers use lot id for | | Viewed: | 24 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, Shiny_Stuff writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | I know what the system uses it for but I am curious as to what sellers use it
for. It is unique per item (Item, colour, and condition). It has been around
since Dan put the software together (from an auction house system)
Just curious - if it wasn't there would that be a problem ?
I cam think of a couple of uses but they aren't all that important. Would
you want to track by lot (Cost analysis??)
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One actual USE of the Lot ID by sellers is to create SUPER LOTS.
Sellers have to manually input the Lot ID of each item that goes into the super
lot in order to create that super lot.
https://www.bricklink.com/inventoryBind.asp?utm_content=subnav
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Understand completely - that needs to be addressed as lots of people do similar
things.
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Also, after I manually add or upload new items to my shop, I sort my shop by
NEWEST Items to check for errors. So, I want everything to show up in the same
order I added them, which makes use of the Lot ID Number.
Unfortunately, this is rarely possible anymore because for some reason, BL mixes
up stuff into random order and that random order even changes from day to day.
There is NO logical reason for the mix-up to happen. It didn't use to happen,
but it does, even tho it means that the main BL database of shop listings is
corrupt somehow and is a failure of the system.
I hate it and it makes me quite annoyed. It definitely makes it difficult to
double check my new listings for errors or potential (price) adjustments.
Here is an example of items listed on the same day in the same upload batch that
SHOULD show up in numerical order by LOT ID number:
274240 270
274240 277
274240 263
274240 267
274240 265
274240 262
274240 256
274240 279
274240 274
274240 284
274240 269
274240 243
274240 271
274240 252
274240 246
274240253
274240247
274240272
274240255
274240251
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2022 12:28 | | Subject: | Re: What, if anything, do sellers use lot id for | | Viewed: | 24 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, runner.caller writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | I know what the system uses it for but I am curious as to what sellers use it
for. It is unique per item (Item, colour, and condition). It has been around
since Dan put the software together (from an auction house system)
Just curious - if it wasn't there would that be a problem ?
I cam think of a couple of uses but they aren't all that important. Would
you want to track by lot (Cost analysis??)
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When I export my inventory to excel, I use vlookup to match it with the copied
and pasted Price Guide summaries which are somewhat tied to the lot after pasting
the data into excel.
I then use that to set prices and re upload via xml.
I suppose I could just use the itemID for figures, but I'd probably need
to make a new cell that ties the ItemID and Color code to correctly vlookup pricing
for parts.
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Understand what you are doing - things, as far as that goes, could get easier
as and when sellers tools come along.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2022 11:46 | | Subject: | Re: What, if anything, do sellers use lot id for | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, qwertyboy writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
So now that we are all on the same page -
Can you elaborate why you asked this question? I doubt you woke up this morning
thinking "Hmmm - this lot ID, why can we see it? Let's ask!". Are you doing
a BL database redesign for your BrickBill web site?
Niek.
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Of coujrse
Thinking of how it can be used in the new search and update element of sellers
tools
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2022 11:13 | | Subject: | Re: What, if anything, do sellers use lot id for | | Viewed: | 31 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, qwertyboy writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | From a db design point of view it is quite rare for a unique identifier to have
as many external uses as we are now seeing.
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On the contrary. When a shop puts up a lot for sale (say, a minifig), it is a
physical entity that has some form of representation in the BrickLink database.
If at one point we run out of numbers again for minifigs, the catalog admins
might decide to do a massive renumbering, effectively changing the product code
from say "sw112" to "sw0112". If a lot did not have a unique ID but instead depended
on its product code (combined with color, condition etc), the physical item that
this poor seller put up for sale (and used code/color/condition to track it in
their shop) could now be lost in their inventory.
So it makes 100% sense for shops to use lot IDs in some cases, as a lot on the
shelf is 100% uniquely tied to the entry that shows up in the BrickLink database
(regardless of what catalog admins decide to change).
From a DB design point of view, pretty much ALL of the DB records that identify
something should have a unique serial, even if you don't use it at the time
(and you might want to in the future). Since these are unique, it makes sense
to expose them to the outside world for people to make use of for whatever reason.
Niek.
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Hiya Niek
Agreed
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2022 09:53 | | Subject: | Re: What, if anything, do sellers use lot id for | | Viewed: | 25 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, peregrinator writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | Do those variations in minifigs not have their own product id?
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On BL? No, they don't. BL doesn't distinguish between torso variants
like: no prongs, short prongs, and long prongs (ribs). They do distinguish helmets,
but different helmet variants are acceptable even if they're not in the official
inventory (minifigure inventories don't allow for alternates).
For my own sanity I match helmets with thick chinstraps with torsos that have
prongs. But even there there are two varieties of thick-chinstrap helmets, one
with dimples and one without. So for, e.g.
I have three variations before even considering whether the space logo pattern
is faded, etc.
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Interesting - well aware of no variants on minifigs but not so aware of the number
of variations you are mentioning.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2022 09:52 | | Subject: | Re: What, if anything, do sellers use lot id for | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, 1001bricks writes:
| | | | Just curious - if it wasn't there would that be a problem ?
I cam think of a couple of uses but they aren't all that important. Would
you want to track by lot (Cost analysis??)
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Yes, very important.
In case there seem to be an Inventory problem (on BL), you can check on 2 or
more invxml.txt downloads if the same lot ID has a changed qty, or if the same
physical lot changed of lot ID (which means it has been destroyed and recreated
with a new lot ID).
You can also use it to check if the Added date corresponds; the lot IDs are always
incremented, so the date must correspond. If you find an old lot ID with a recent
date, or the opposite, then there's something impossible.
And of course, as it's a unique identifier in BL, and it's linked to
many other tables, you just can get rid of it
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Okay - inventory tracking as [part of sellers tools) should allow you to track
all movements. But when we will see that remains to be seen (if in my lifetime)
Basically it looks like there are many uses of the lot id by sellers above and
beyond the db usage for a unique idetifier.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2022 09:29 | | Subject: | Re: What, if anything, do sellers use lot id for | | Viewed: | 22 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, peregrinator writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | In General, peregrinator writes:
| | I grade minifigures so when I list one I put a piece of paper with the lot ID
in the zip bag with the minifigure. So when I receive an order I can hover over
the item's image on the order detail page and make sure I'm pulling the
precise lot.
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All our items include a product label which we create when we list so we do the
same thing but without lot id, purely prod id colour and category (file location)
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That's normally sufficient for me, but in the case of minifigures I'll
often have 6-7 of the same product ID, color, and condition (Used) in various
stages of fading/wear. Particularly with Classic Space, where there can also
be other variations like chinstraps and whether or not there are torso prongs.
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Do those variations in minifigs not have their own product id?
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2022 09:28 | | Subject: | Re: What, if anything, do sellers use lot id for | | Viewed: | 23 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, Teup writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | Just curious - if it wasn't there would that be a problem ?
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Yes, of course it would be a problem. Products always need SKU's. Without
barcodes, the supermarket would be a giant mess.
But it's true you could in some situations derive SKU's from a kind of
part+colour code, which is actually what I personally do in my inventory management
outside of BL. But principally it's a little bit dirty because those numbers
aren't meant to serve that purpose, and functionally it's a downgrade.
Because obviously that makes it impossible to list the same part+colour(+condition,type,..)
multiple times, and means consolidation is obligatory. Also, if an item number
changes (rare but it happens), you're in trouble if you don't have a
separate SKU to fall back on.
And if we talk about not just hiding it but really removing it from the
code, we're in trouble as obivously it's not uncommon for a particular
part to be in the inventory of not just one but multiple sellers worldwide
In order to facilitate that, items would need a list of which seller sells them
and how much. So instead of sellers having lotIDs, lots would be having sellerIDs
I won't call any data structure "wrong", it's all a matter of style,
but let's say the current one does make sense
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We actually use part id, colour and copndtion but basaically it is the same thing.
The lot id is almost an element of traceability if u sed in that way. It could
be helpful in cost analysis as well but that is another subject.
SO it appears there is more use of itthan first appears.
From a db design point of view it is quite rare for a unique identifier to have
as many external uses as we are now seeing. We remember prod ids all the time
but never a lot id. We also do not use stockroom or retain when 0 so each item,
when replaced gets its own lot id. Our tracking is by part no, colour and condition
not lot id.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2022 09:21 | | Subject: | Re: What, if anything, do sellers use lot id for | | Viewed: | 23 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, zorbanj writes:
| | I also use it if I have more than one copy of a used set listed and each listing
is different. For example, if set 1 is missing instructions, set 2 is missing
stickers, etc.
In General, peregrinator writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | so from a systems point of view, which we are well aware of the lot id takes
care of fundamental db requirements. As long as some unique identifier is there
that would satisfy that requirement - but that is system functionality - where
does the seller come into that.
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I grade minifigures so when I list one I put a piece of paper with the lot ID
in the zip bag with the minifigure. So when I receive an order I can hover over
the item's image on the order detail page and make sure I'm pulling the
precise lot.
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Good point
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2022 09:20 | | Subject: | Re: What, if anything, do sellers use lot id for | | Viewed: | 24 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, bricks2you writes:
| | On occasion when I can't find an item, I search a downloaded inventory by
lot id, check the location of the parts on either side of the errant item and
there it usually can be found.
In General, calsbricks writes:
| | I know what the system uses it for but I am curious as to what sellers use it
for. It is unique per item (Item, colour, and condition). It has been around
since Dan put the software together (from an auction house system)
Just curious - if it wasn't there would that be a problem ?
I cam think of a couple of uses but they aren't all that important. Would
you want to track by lot (Cost analysis??)
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Okay - we don't associate lot id with location but understand your point.
All our part id's have a location and that is all we need as we always consolidate
lots as appropriate.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2022 08:53 | | Subject: | Re: What, if anything, do sellers use lot id for | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, peregrinator writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | so from a systems point of view, which we are well aware of the lot id takes
care of fundamental db requirements. As long as some unique identifier is there
that would satisfy that requirement - but that is system functionality - where
does the seller come into that.
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I grade minifigures so when I list one I put a piece of paper with the lot ID
in the zip bag with the minifigure. So when I receive an order I can hover over
the item's image on the order detail page and make sure I'm pulling the
precise lot.
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All our items include a product label which we create when we list so we do the
same thing but without lot id, purely prod id colour and category (file location)
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2022 08:51 | | Subject: | Re: What, if anything, do sellers use lot id for | | Viewed: | 27 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, firestar246 writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | In General, firestar246 writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
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Just curious - if it wasn't there would that be a problem ?
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YES!!! Many syncing services use the lot ID. Without it, my store on Brickowl
would be impossible.
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Okay thanks for that - as we do not use another site the syncing is something
we were not aware of. So you need a unique number that identifies part no, colour
and condition.
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It needs that lot ID to determine if it's already carried that listing over
or not; that way I could technically have to identical listing and they still
work properly, because the ID is different. It also brings that id over to brickowl
so if I need to check a specific lot, then I can then search the lot id and it
comes right up.
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Thanks for the further clarification. We can see from that how you use it. -
From a sales point of view it may not be quite as important . we want to know
how many black 2 x 4 new bricks we sold that might be a large number of lots
so the lot number is not important in that case (to us, anyway) but the prod
id colour and condition are. We would not want to have to know all the lot ids
associated with black 2 x 4 bricks to get at that info., but I do see your point.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2022 08:41 | | Subject: | Re: What, if anything, do sellers use lot id for | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, kzinti writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | I know what the system uses it for but I am curious as to what sellers use it
for. It is unique per item (Item, colour, and condition). It has been around
since Dan put the software together (from an auction house system)
Just curious - if it wasn't there would that be a problem ?
I cam think of a couple of uses but they aren't all that important. Would
you want to track by lot (Cost analysis??)
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It's an internal function of the BrickLink database. Every lot entered has
to have a unique number which is used as a primary relational key within the
database. Data tables link to all sorts of stuff, and every part entered reads
your user number, part number, color, etc. Almost every item aspect is linked
to other tables, which hold other data. The entirety of BrickLink could not function
without it.
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Well aware of that side of it. And a unique identifier is essential, agreed
so from a systems point of view, which we are well aware of the lot id takes
care of fundamental db requirements. As long as some unique identifier is there
that would satisfy that requirement - but that is system functionality - where
does the seller come into that.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2022 08:35 | | Subject: | Re: What, if anything, do sellers use lot id for | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, psusaxman2000 writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | I know what the system uses it for but I am curious as to what sellers use it
for. It is unique per item (Item, colour, and condition). It has been around
since Dan put the software together (from an auction house system)
Just curious - if it wasn't there would that be a problem ?
I cam think of a couple of uses but they aren't all that important. Would
you want to track by lot (Cost analysis??)
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This is standard database Unique Key identifier. Whether you see it or not, it
is most definitely needed for core functionality and data processing. Visually
it matter to make reporting and integration to external systems easier. If you
find a invalid item for sale, you report with this id. Can you imagine if instead
you had to say "go to buyer xyz, and look at part 123...." and they happen to
be one who doesn't consolidate lots.
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Yes -
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2022 08:34 | | Subject: | Re: What, if anything, do sellers use lot id for | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, Stellar writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | I know what the system uses it for but I am curious as to what sellers use it
for. It is unique per item (Item, colour, and condition). It has been around
since Dan put the software together (from an auction house system)
Just curious - if it wasn't there would that be a problem ?
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BrickLink would break, it is an intrinsic value needed to operate.
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Yes we are aware of that but that goes back to basic design
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I cam think of a couple of uses but they aren't all that important. Would
you want to track by lot (Cost analysis??)
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2022 08:33 | | Subject: | Re: What, if anything, do sellers use lot id for | | Viewed: | 42 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, firestar246 writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
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Just curious - if it wasn't there would that be a problem ?
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YES!!! Many syncing services use the lot ID. Without it, my store on Brickowl
would be impossible.
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Okay thanks for that - as we do not use another site the syncing is something
we were not aware of. So you need a unique number that identifies part no, colour
and condition.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2022 08:16 | | Subject: | What, if anything, do sellers use lot id for | | Viewed: | 198 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| I know what the system uses it for but I am curious as to what sellers use it
for. It is unique per item (Item, colour, and condition). It has been around
since Dan put the software together (from an auction house system)
Just curious - if it wasn't there would that be a problem ?
I cam think of a couple of uses but they aren't all that important. Would
you want to track by lot (Cost analysis??)
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 16, 2022 11:26 | | Subject: | Re: Simple question - complicated answer ????? | | Viewed: | 49 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, BasKrie writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | Anyone know what has happened to the XP project ? With MP gone, has this died
or is it still simmering on the back burner?
Never see anything on the forum about xp issues so I presume it is either not
being used or is code perfect (I seriously doubt that)
Just some food for thought.
There was a rumour at one stage that it was being rewritten
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It's still there:
https://www.bricklink.com/r3/main.page
And from the bug fixes list:
Fixed being unable to view all lots in a single XP store cart
So it's not dead
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Hmmm - must have missed that forum post.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 16, 2022 08:05 | | Subject: | Simple question - complicated answer ????? | | Viewed: | 156 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| Anyone know what has happened to the XP project ? With MP gone, has this died
or is it still simmering on the back burner?
Never see anything on the forum about xp issues so I presume it is either not
being used or is code perfect (I seriously doubt that)
Just some food for thought.
There was a rumour at one stage that it was being rewritten
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 10, 2022 12:20 | | Subject: | Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 76088-1 | | Viewed: | 28 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests | |
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| In Inventories Requests, Turez writes:
| | In Inventories Requests, calsbricks writes:
| | In Inventories Requests, axaday writes:
| | In Inventories Requests, calsbricks writes:
| | Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 24 Part 34816 Light Bluish Gray Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on End - Bar Flush with Edge (Alternate)
Comments from Submitter:
2 Sets parted out today both with alternate part
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The set has either 11 of the inset one or 24 of the flush one?
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Oops - I put the wrong quantity into the change foorm - it should be 12 (11
+1)
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Why 11+1?
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The original inventory calls for 11 and we found 12 of the alternates in the
2 sets we parted out - so it appears there is an extra in there somewhere.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 10, 2022 10:45 | | Subject: | Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 76088-1 | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests | |
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| In Inventories Requests, axaday writes:
| | In Inventories Requests, calsbricks writes:
| | Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 24 Part 34816 Light Bluish Gray Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on End - Bar Flush with Edge (Alternate)
Comments from Submitter:
2 Sets parted out today both with alternate part
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The set has either 11 of the inset one or 24 of the flush one?
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Oops - I put the wrong quantity into the change foorm - it should be 12 (11
+1)
Apologies
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Feb 10, 2022 10:09 | | Subject: | Inventory Change Request for Set 76088-1 | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | Inventories Requests (Entry) | | Status: | Open | |
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| Please make changes to the following inventory:
* Add 24 Part 34816 Light Bluish Gray Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on End - Bar Flush with Edge (Alternate)
Comments from Submitter:
2 Sets parted out today both with alternate part
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jan 28, 2022 02:56 | | Subject: | Re: Just a thoought | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, TheBrickGuys writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | In General, 1001bricks writes:
| | | | On the other hand eliminating a large part of the market based purely on payment
method does not make good business sense. You can collect the sales tax in a
more conventional method - like bill us for it., or is that too difficult .
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That's not possible.
As soon as a company (here: the marketplace) will declare a 1000€ VAT paid, they
DO owe it, and they will pay it.
Meaning that if the seller makes an indirect sale (like using IBAN or such) and
BL cannot collect this VAT amount (for any reason), they'll simply loose
this amount.
This isn't acceptable - especially if you multiply this risk by 30000+ shops.
On the other side; on site payments are 5 years old at least.
There's no reason not to set up those payment methods, especially if you
wish to be able to sell to this market (USA, etc.)
In short, the ball is in your camp; they won't change this IMHO.
Sylvain
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unfortunately you have misread rhe thread it is not to do with vat only usa and
sales tax.
the ball, as you call it, is not in our court. it is firmly in Bricklink's.
they agreed in the beginning to investigate other payment options and have let
that fade away. as a business we would never give away control of our funds
nd that is what the terms of ppm state
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Actually the ball is in your court. BrickLink has set up the rules in how you
can sell to customers in the US so it is now up to you to decide if you want
to abide by there rules or not. I know you have brought up many many arguments
against implementing onsite payments thru many many threads here but I think
you just need either bite the bullet and implement onsite payments or if not
then I think it is time to let it go and accept that BrickLink is not going to
change their policies concerning onsite payments in anyway that will be pleasing
to you. You just need to let it go and move on.
Jim.
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Well , if everyone did that the world would never change., This will be the last
post on this matter from us. Sometimes people make uninformed decisions which
impact many without looking at all the consequences. Whilst the compliance issue
had to be solved Bricklink took the 'easy option' and didn't get
it right. Our setup will remain the same so those states that do not have a sales
tax policy can still order from us if they choose and those that do cannot. Still
doesn't seem right now does it ?
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jan 27, 2022 21:38 | | Subject: | Re: Just a thoought | | Viewed: | 52 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, qwertyboy writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | In General, qwertyboy writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | ppm terms and conditions. there is no way we will hand over control of our funds
to bricklink or anyone else for that matter
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Just to be clear - BL does NOT gain control over your Paypal account.
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they gain control over all/any bricklink transactions and have the right to determine
when and if you receive those funds according to the ppm terms and conditions.
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Well, Paypal has absolute control over ALL your PP transactions, as well as your
balance. They can freeze your account for whatever reason, yet you still offer
that. Why? Because you trust they will do the correct thing. Why not extend that
same trust to BL, an entity where you demonstrably have more influence over?
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you are, of course, correct. we have been with them for 14 years without a problem
and believe it will stay that way. trust them - possibly but that has been built
up over our time with them and we never, repeat never leave funds with them.
as for Bricklink we have built up a degree of trust since tlg have more or less
taken over. Tanya has helped with that as well as her team. long may it continue,
but tlg have to back her, and ensure she has the resources she needs to get the
job (s) done.
| | | | one of the longest and most complicated threads this forum has seen in my 14
year they had to publish a statement in the end to mitigate the concrns stores
had. that statement was that they would not get involved with that side of the
terms, and until this compliance issue came along they kept to their word.
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I don't see a compliance issue. I see a requirement forced upon BL to comply
with how market places can and cannot operate. This led to an implementation
that tries to make sure the tax monies are indeed collected. How would you have
tackled this problem?
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I have called it compliance because that is what they call it. my approach would
have been somewhat different however with more time spent up front in design.
sales exemptions for example should have been included as well as margin schemes
and of course I would have looked far more deeply into payment methods, but that
is just me and how we approach issues like this.
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| | | | But then again, the more shops refuse to do onsite payments, the better it can
be for my bottom line. So now I will have to explain to the CFO why I am typing
this reply which potentially costs our shop some sales.
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I double up as ceo/CFO so my arguments are with myself. the good news is I win
all arguments.
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| | I doubt that.people go where the product is. that is what drives sales not what
payment methods you accept. you know that old marketing expression the right
product at the right place at the right time is what drives business
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People need to buy product. You have it, I have it, and many other shops have
it. You bow out of the US market. That means the odds they place an order in
my store just went up. By a tiny tiny bit, but it went up. If you start selling
to the US again because of this discussion, my odds go down again by a tiny tiny
bit. Simple logic.
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agree with the logic. we would not really make a significant dent on your sales
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Circling back to your initial suggestion - splitting up the US in tax / no-tax
is a non-issue for your shop. By your own words, you hardly received any orders
from the US before, and that was from all states. Why would you want this split-up
if there would not be any orders from that small part of the US? Is it maybe
to raise your odds by a tiny tiny bit? Are you actually in my boat?
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the only thing it might do is make it possible to only have those states to contend
with rather than lots of messages
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| | hope you will be joining us soon
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I will wave in your general direction when the airplane with the CFO and me starts
its descent to Schiphol airport early March. That's about as good as I can
do.
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I didn't mean that but you should enjoy the Netherlands at that time of year
many of us are hoping you will join us in Feb
stay safe and well
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jan 27, 2022 19:46 | | Subject: | Re: Just a thoought | | Viewed: | 55 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, qwertyboy writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | ppm terms and conditions. there is no way we will hand over control of our funds
to bricklink or anyone else for that matter
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Just to be clear - BL does NOT gain control over your Paypal account.
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they gain control over all/any bricklink transactions and have the right to determine
when and if you receive those funds according to the ppm terms and conditions.
one of the longest and most complicated threads this forum has seen in my 14
year they had to publish a statement in the end to mitigate the concrns stores
had. that statement was that they would not get involved with that side of the
terms, and until this compliance issue came along they kept to their word.
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When an onsite payment is done, BL gets authorized to be an intermediate for
that specific transaction (nothing else). That way, BL can redirect parts of
that payment when needed. For instance, when taxes are involved for a US sale,
the customer pays the full amount including taxes, and BL siphons off the tax
part, so the seller gets the payment minus the tax part.
I understand that this power can make you hesitant, but if BL wants to screw
you over, they can do that without onsite payments. There has to be a level of
trust when you join a market place as a seller.
Besides, refusing to implement onsite payments will cut you off from the largest
international market. I for one could not explain that if I had to build my business
and maximize profits.
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all of that is true, however less than 9% of our sales over our 11 years has
come from overseas (postage costs are simply too high), we lost the usa when
they first implemented sales taxes and now the eu with vat. sales levels are
still acceptable and we still get the odd order from Canada as well as switzerland
and Australia.
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But then again, the more shops refuse to do onsite payments, the better it can
be for my bottom line. So now I will have to explain to the CFO why I am typing
this reply which potentially costs our shop some sales.
My CAD 0.03.
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I doubt that.people go where the product is. that is what drives sales not what
payment methods you accept. you know that old marketing expression the right
product at the right place at the right time is what drives business
hope you will be joining us soon
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jan 27, 2022 19:32 | | Subject: | Re: Just a thoought | | Viewed: | 51 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, 1001bricks writes:
| | | | ppm terms and conditions. there is no way we will hand over control of our funds
to bricklink or anyone else for that matter
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Good luck with this Bill!
IRS and your Bank, controls your fluxes, and now control how BrickLink manages
taxes to be paid.
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just to be pedantic is (hmrc) have absolutely no control over my funds. they
have the right to charge me taxes on earned income, which they do once a year.
as for the banks, the situation is different, but again they have no control
over my funds
in both situations these organisations are set up with the management of funds
as their main focus. bricklink is not and possibly never will be.
as you are well aware there are often difficulties with them keeping up with
their main focus (that is not meant as a criticism rather a statement of fact).
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There's every day less and less solutions this not to be controlled.
Apart if you're one of the 1% VIPs of the World (shame on you then).
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jan 27, 2022 14:56 | | Subject: | Re: Just a thoought | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, Stellar writes:
| | In General, 1001bricks writes:
| | | | On the other hand eliminating a large part of the market based purely on payment
method does not make good business sense. You can collect the sales tax in a
more conventional method - like bill us for it., or is that too difficult .
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That's not possible.
As soon as a company (here: the marketplace) will declare a 1000€ VAT paid, they
DO owe it, and they will pay it.
Meaning that if the seller makes an indirect sale (like using IBAN or such) and
BL cannot collect this VAT amount (for any reason), they'll simply loose
this amount.
This isn't acceptable - especially if you multiply this risk by 30000+ shops.
On the other side; on site payments are 5 years old at least.
There's no reason not to set up those payment methods, especially if you
wish to be able to sell to this market (USA, etc.)
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7+ this year...
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In short, the ball is in your camp; they won't change this IMHO.
Sylvain
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Ditto
PD: What is holding you back still Bill?
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ppm terms and conditions. there is no way we will hand over control of our funds
to bricklink or anyone else for that matter
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jan 27, 2022 14:50 | | Subject: | Re: Just a thoought | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, 1001bricks writes:
| | | | On the other hand eliminating a large part of the market based purely on payment
method does not make good business sense. You can collect the sales tax in a
more conventional method - like bill us for it., or is that too difficult .
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That's not possible.
As soon as a company (here: the marketplace) will declare a 1000€ VAT paid, they
DO owe it, and they will pay it.
Meaning that if the seller makes an indirect sale (like using IBAN or such) and
BL cannot collect this VAT amount (for any reason), they'll simply loose
this amount.
This isn't acceptable - especially if you multiply this risk by 30000+ shops.
On the other side; on site payments are 5 years old at least.
There's no reason not to set up those payment methods, especially if you
wish to be able to sell to this market (USA, etc.)
In short, the ball is in your camp; they won't change this IMHO.
Sylvain
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unfortunately you have misread rhe thread it is not to do with vat only usa and
sales tax.
the ball, as you call it, is not in our court. it is firmly in Bricklink's.
they agreed in the beginning to investigate other payment options and have let
that fade away. as a business we would never give away control of our funds
nd that is what the terms of ppm state
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jan 27, 2022 14:44 | | Subject: | Re: Just a thoought | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, psusaxman2000 writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | Currently due to Bricklink policy of 'must have onsite payment method enabled'
no store without that function can sell to anywhere in the USA. We would like
to suggest (not a formal suggestion yet) that BL splits the US shipping destinations
to with sales tax and without, so those of us who do not have onsite payments
enabled can still sell to the (9 states currently). We appreciate this will probably
change as everyone tries to get on the bandwagon - but because you cannot currently
remove an individual state this is not possible - we have had half a dozen enquiries
this month for shipping to USA - all from states with sales tax, unfortunately
On the other hand eliminating a large part of the market based purely on payment
method does not make good business sense. You can collect the sales tax in a
more conventional method - like bill us for it., or is that too difficult .
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While it's not the greatest options, you can still ship today if you setup
a shipping option to the US. Yes, it will appear for all US buyers like myself,
but they will not be able to checkout due to lack of onsite payment. With this,
you would probably get a series of emails about not being about to check out
and the like, but you would show up on the search for all those other buyers
that don't have this rule in place yet.
I think it would be nice if there was a marker or flag that trigger the "seller
ships to my country" based on the necessary shipping option for the tax and VAT
stuff, but that probably isn't a high priority thing at this time.
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that is how we do it. it just seems not sensible.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jan 27, 2022 13:16 | | Subject: | Just a thoought | | Viewed: | 243 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| Currently due to Bricklink policy of 'must have onsite payment method enabled'
no store without that function can sell to anywhere in the USA. We would like
to suggest (not a formal suggestion yet) that BL splits the US shipping destinations
to with sales tax and without, so those of us who do not have onsite payments
enabled can still sell to the (9 states currently). We appreciate this will probably
change as everyone tries to get on the bandwagon - but because you cannot currently
remove an individual state this is not possible - we have had half a dozen enquiries
this month for shipping to USA - all from states with sales tax, unfortunately
On the other hand eliminating a large part of the market based purely on payment
method does not make good business sense. You can collect the sales tax in a
more conventional method - like bill us for it., or is that too difficult .
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jan 21, 2022 09:33 | | Subject: | Re: I paid VAT on buying, and VAT again receiving | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, calsbricks writes:
| | In Selling, Erkiles writes:
| | "The IOSS allows suppliers and electronic interfaces selling imported
goods to buyers in the EU to collect, declare and pay the VAT to the tax authorities".
Source: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/ioss_en
The whole idea of IOSS has been designed for e-commerce, emphasis on the
"e" for electronic, aka automated systems.
As I've said before: there's no entity that could work through the amount
of parcels arriving daily by hand. You'd need a workforce of at least 10000
people checking parcels 24/7. Or people should expcect delivery times of up to
2 years
If people are expecting their postal services or courrier to manually check their
parcel for an IOSS nr on the CN22/CN23 slip they are not being realistic IMO.
Erikk
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Hi Erikk
Design is one side of this issue - the other and perhaps more important is the
implementation. Trying to coordinate the rest of the world to a EU specific
system has not gone well. Some areas seem okay and others are a long way short.
And that is with or without an electronic version.
Overall a score of very low for the overall project.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jan 17, 2022 11:41 | | Subject: | Re: New UK Prices on PAB cups | | Viewed: | 61 times | | Topic: | LEGO products | |
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| In LEGO, misbi writes:
| | In LEGO, calsbricks writes:
| | They have limited supplies coming in and now prices are much higher.
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I wonder what could possibly have caused that to happen? 🙄
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There is that of course, but local retail managers always have problems in Dec
and Jan getting in supplies. That has beem happening for years now.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jan 17, 2022 10:51 | | Subject: | Re: New UK Prices on PAB cups | | Viewed: | 64 times | | Topic: | LEGO products | |
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| In LEGO, Rob_and_Shelagh writes:
| | In LEGO, cosmicray writes:
| | In LEGO, Rob_and_Shelagh writes:
| | In LEGO, calsbricks writes:
| | Effective 1 Jan 2022 large cup prices have increased from £11.24 each to £14.24
each (That is on using returned cups). 30% ish hike
Hmmmm
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That could be good news for Bricklink stores other than those that source inventory
from PAB walls of course!
Robert
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Looking at it from the other end of the telescope ... If you sell it here, for
the same price you had it listed for 12 months back, your return today will not
buy what it would have bought 12 months ago. Think about that.
The price guide does not take into account inflation. Actual buying power is
varying from country to country (which also isn't being considered).
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Very true, with inflation your inventory is worth less in terms of spending power
when liquidated. Here in UK we have not seen big inflation for decades, many
sellers will never have experienced its effect.
Robert (who unfortunately is old enough to remember the 70's/early 80's!!)
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(That makes at least 2 of us !!!!!)
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jan 17, 2022 10:49 | | Subject: | Re: New UK Prices on PAB cups | | Viewed: | 58 times | | Topic: | LEGO products | |
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| In LEGO, Rob_and_Shelagh writes:
| | In LEGO, calsbricks writes:
| | In LEGO, Rob_and_Shelagh writes:
| | In LEGO, calsbricks writes:
| | Effective 1 Jan 2022 large cup prices have increased from £11.24 each to £14.24
each (That is on using returned cups). 30% ish hike
Hmmmm
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That could be good news for Bricklink stores other than those that source inventory
from PAB walls of course!
Robert
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That is one positive - prices may go up on Bricklink which might not be quite
so positive
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Yep I think this year will have the tag "inflation". Bricklink prices are likely
to be behind retail prices due to the massive overstocks here but I think they
will go up over time. For mass demanded parts (bricks, plates, etc.) it would
not take a big shift of buyers switching to BL from other sources like PAB I
suppose to reduce those stocks though. That said there are some parts here that
look like they might take until the next millenium to sell out.
Robert
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Agreed with both yours and Nita's comments. Don't you wish you could
raise your prices by 30%, We will be watching this very closely on BL, I have
already heard from one Lego store manager that they are not happy with this.
They have limited supplies coming in and now prices are much higher. If B&P is
combined with PAB that is going to be very interesting indeed.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jan 17, 2022 10:27 | | Subject: | Re: New UK Prices on PAB cups | | Viewed: | 68 times | | Topic: | LEGO products | |
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| In LEGO, Rob_and_Shelagh writes:
| | In LEGO, calsbricks writes:
| | Effective 1 Jan 2022 large cup prices have increased from £11.24 each to £14.24
each (That is on using returned cups). 30% ish hike
Hmmmm
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That could be good news for Bricklink stores other than those that source inventory
from PAB walls of course!
Robert
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That is one positive - prices may go up on Bricklink which might not be quite
so positive
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jan 17, 2022 08:35 | | Subject: | New UK Prices on PAB cups | | Viewed: | 156 times | | Topic: | LEGO products | |
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| Effective 1 Jan 2022 large cup prices have increased from £11.24 each to £14.24
each (That is on using returned cups). 30% ish hike
Hmmmm
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jan 14, 2022 08:18 | | Subject: | Re: PAB & B&P Merging | | Viewed: | 62 times | | Topic: | LEGO products | |
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| In LEGO, Dino1 writes:
| | In LEGO, calsbricks writes:
| | Could it possibly be a good thing for PAB & B&P merging? Currently the TLG Retail
store managers are restricted to an order form which only allows them to choose
a limited number of items from the 1600 that are available to PAB. With the addition
of the B&P elements might they have a wider choice to make available? Is that
good or not so good. Depends on how you want to look at ir really.
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Overall, it will not be good for us.
With BL's data, it will be easier to adjust prices and quantities to the
market and, most importantly, they will be unbeatable for us in terms of shipping
costs.
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Agreed to a certain extent but not in shipping times (Unless they alter that
as well)- If we have access to the items on PAB walls then they will also have
a hard time competing with BL Price. For example look at 2 x 4 bricks. You can
get 110 in a large cup. Over here that is 10p each roughly. Find a 2 x 4 on TLG
PAB or B&P at that price. So it may well just be swings and roundabouts but BL
delivery will always be better.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jan 14, 2022 07:46 | | Subject: | Re: PAB & B&P Merging | | Viewed: | 56 times | | Topic: | LEGO products | |
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| In LEGO, manganschlamm writes:
| | In LEGO, calsbricks writes:
| | Could it possibly be a good thing for PAB & B&P merging? Currently the TLG Retail
store managers are restricted to an order form which only allows them to choose
a limited number of items from the 1600 that are available to PAB. With the addition
of the B&P elements might they have a wider choice to make available? Is that
good or not so good. Depends on how you want to look at ir really.
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Another issue concerns the current limitation to 200 of each part that you order
from B&P. That limit is not in PAB. So what will be the new limit?
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Obviously you mean online as there will not be a limit if bought through a Lego
retail store.
There are ways of going over the 200 limit on line. We have done that on a number
of occasions
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jan 14, 2022 06:20 | | Subject: | PAB & B&P Merging | | Viewed: | 190 times | | Topic: | LEGO products | |
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| Could it possibly be a good thing for PAB & B&P merging? Currently the TLG Retail
store managers are restricted to an order form which only allows them to choose
a limited number of items from the 1600 that are available to PAB. With the addition
of the B&P elements might they have a wider choice to make available? Is that
good or not so good. Depends on how you want to look at ir really.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jan 13, 2022 11:07 | | Subject: | Re: BL slow | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Related Software | |
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| In Related Software, Emilio_Magnelli writes:
| | I would let you know that BL is very slow today.
It's impossible to work!
Also Help Desk is down.
em
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Absolutely no problems here in the UK
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Jan 4, 2022 08:00 | | Subject: | Re: Switching to UK sales only for UK stores | | Viewed: | 50 times | | Topic: | Selling | |
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| In Selling, Stuart9 writes:
| | Anyone here switched to UK sales only in the recent past and are UK based ( obviously
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Really don’t see me selling overseas anymore due to all the red tape and need
to produce paperwork that appears to fall foul of or being ignored by officials.
Could barely fit a CN22 to some small packages, now it seems you need to attach
much more for customs, I could be wrong.
No way do I want to get into arguing with vat officials or others because I missed
something or something has changed.
Anyone think I’m being shortsighted or over reacting, fire away, I’m happy to
reconsider.
My best sales have been overseas so I will miss out, I know that, might make
exceptions for large orders, who knows.
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HI Stuart - glad to hear you are settling in. When the pandemic started we decided
to stop selling outside the Uk (just too many issues and, of course we will not
sign up to onsite payments with the current Paypal/Stripe terms). That kept us
out of the US other than the few states where there is no sales tax. Europe we
still sell into Switzerland and ouside of there we still do a few sales to Canada
and Australia. It keeps the store ticking over whilst we consider the future.
Overall only 8% of our total sales came from outside the UK any way (too high
postage costs ).
So whatever decision you make we are sure it will work out for you,
Good luck with it
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 31, 2021 07:11 | | Subject: | Re: Shipping as Seller - methods not showing | | Viewed: | 39 times | | Topic: | Shipping | |
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| In Shipping, calsbricks writes:
| | In Shipping, liana_condor writes:
| | In Shipping, brac.brick writes:
| | In Shipping, liana_condor writes:
| | In Shipping, Llewyn writes:
| | In Shipping, liana_condor writes:
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| | Ah ok. Thank you for trying that out! How do I manually override these in my
inventory? I can’t see any way to do this? I’d assume that usually the dimensions
etc are correct but I’m sure there’ll be times when it doesn’t quite match up
or hasn’t been inputted on the catalogue?
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On each item you wish to have set to Manual invoice only, you go to the item
and where you select the price & quantity, at the bottom, there is an option
"Pkg type". You can select Manual there. Then make sure to click "submit changes"
so it takes effect. You will need to do this for each item you do not want to
be available for instant checkout. I do this with all my instruction booklets
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Hmm, thanks for the help on this - I've gone to my inventory and selected
the item but I see no 'Pkg type' option. I've tried to amend the
Shipping options to be Manual but no option showing still. Still not sure what
I'm missing.
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You should see the following. If not show us what you are seeiing
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You will aloso need to have th4e following checkbox ticked in My Store settings
- scroll down to inventory and ensure the tick is there.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 31, 2021 07:05 | | Subject: | Re: Shipping as Seller - methods not showing | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Shipping | |
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| In Shipping, liana_condor writes:
| | In Shipping, brac.brick writes:
| | In Shipping, liana_condor writes:
| | In Shipping, Llewyn writes:
| | In Shipping, liana_condor writes:
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| | Ah ok. Thank you for trying that out! How do I manually override these in my
inventory? I can’t see any way to do this? I’d assume that usually the dimensions
etc are correct but I’m sure there’ll be times when it doesn’t quite match up
or hasn’t been inputted on the catalogue?
|
On each item you wish to have set to Manual invoice only, you go to the item
and where you select the price & quantity, at the bottom, there is an option
"Pkg type". You can select Manual there. Then make sure to click "submit changes"
so it takes effect. You will need to do this for each item you do not want to
be available for instant checkout. I do this with all my instruction booklets
.
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Hmm, thanks for the help on this - I've gone to my inventory and selected
the item but I see no 'Pkg type' option. I've tried to amend the
Shipping options to be Manual but no option showing still. Still not sure what
I'm missing.
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You should see the following. If not show us what you are seeiing
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 31, 2021 05:55 | | Subject: | Re: Bricklink and Brickstore are different | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
|
| In Catalog, amthorpe writes:
| | In Catalog, amthorpe writes:
| | Just updated the database. Still showing no image and non matching reference
same also applies to the similar items in 71228
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and 71206
|
Same here - looks like the database has not yet been updated.
|
|
| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 26, 2021 08:55 | | Subject: | Re: Anyone recognise this | | Viewed: | 50 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
|
| In Catalog Identification, BricksThatStick writes:
| | In Catalog Identification, calsbricks writes:
| | Checked 14769* several times and cannot see this. Either the eyes have gone (good
possibility) or it isn't there.
Ot is definitely black and definitely Lego
|
|
Thanks - didn't check 4150 - Duh - trouble is it isnt a 4150 - clearly 14769
so it is currently misidentified in the catalogue or re-released by Lego as 14769
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 26, 2021 07:46 | | Subject: | Anyone recognise this | | Viewed: | 155 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
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| Checked 14769* several times and cannot see this. Either the eyes have gone (good
possibility) or it isn't there.
Ot is definitely black and definitely Lego
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 20, 2021 03:14 | | Subject: | Re: Order blocked | | Viewed: | 70 times | | Topic: | Help | |
|
| In Help, raduenea writes:
| | Hello,
Please help me with the following issue.
I add some products in the cart for every order it keep telling me the message:
Order summary
Seller Refuses Service
This seller refuses service to all members with negative feedback score.
From this message I understand that I have, somehow, negative feedback. I don't
even know why, because I didn't buy anything from this store in order to
receive this feedback. Anyway it's not my intension to do this .
What should I do to?
Thanks in advanced.
|
Stores have the ability to block buyers who have negative feedback, wherever
you got it from. You either need to reach out to the store or gain some positive
feedback to reverse your current negative status.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 16, 2021 02:36 | | Subject: | Does anyone know the answer | | Viewed: | 190 times | | Topic: | Related Software | |
|
| Reported a printing bug in Brickstore yesterday. Followed all the guidelines
on Github and the report was acknowledged by the author. Late last night received
an advice that the case was now closed. Bug 'fixed' and matter now over.
No program update to Brickstore and whilst I see a lot of code having been introduced
on Github when does the program get updated?
|
|
| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 15, 2021 05:50 | | Subject: | Re: Orderhistory | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Help | |
|
| In Help, Beerzon55 writes:
| | In Help, Brickwilbo writes:
| | In Help, Beerzon55 writes:
| | Good afternoon, I was wondering if there is a feature where I can see (download)
all my orders bought on Bricklink with all the details?
PLease let me know!
With regards, Hein Berendsen
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Click on the Download button on the orders placed page.
Note that after 1 year details are purged.
|
Brickwilbo, thanks for your reply, is there no way to view on the purged orders
for details?
With regards, Hein Berendsen
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Currently for a non admin user the answer is no - but you may be able to reach
out to an admin and request info if it is vital.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 15, 2021 05:09 | | Subject: | Re: Brickstock/Brickstore issues - update | | Viewed: | 27 times | | Topic: | Related Software | |
|
| In Related Software, Stellar writes:
| | In Related Software, calsbricks writes:
| | In Related Software, calsbricks writes:
| | Further to our original post we are delighted to advise thet with the help and
patience of Beaverbrick we now have a working labels template for Brickstore.
That has also revealed a bug in Brickstore which we are looking at how best to
report that.
The labels work wonderfully, but you can not selectively print them - it is
all or nothing. That happens whether using the label template from the extras
menu or the normal Brickstore print command. It seems to think a document is
the entire list not a selected item. Workaround is simple, copy the individual
item to another document and print from that, but it is a definite bug.
Thanks again Beaverbrick
|
We found another wowrk around. If you use the filters to select the item or items
that you wish to print from a list the select process works. STrange behaviour.
|
It's because BrickStore printing works as WYSIWYG: What You See Is What You
Get, if you want to report a bug or a feature just post here:
https://github.com/rgriebl/brickstore/issues
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What then is the point of select either by marking the item or using the filter.
If that is by design I think it needs to change , if it is a bug it needs fixing.
Will report it where you advised.
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|
| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 15, 2021 03:07 | | Subject: | Re: Brickstock/Brickstore issues - update | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Related Software | |
|
| In Related Software, calsbricks writes:
| | Further to our original post we are delighted to advise thet with the help and
patience of Beaverbrick we now have a working labels template for Brickstore.
That has also revealed a bug in Brickstore which we are looking at how best to
report that.
The labels work wonderfully, but you can not selectively print them - it is
all or nothing. That happens whether using the label template from the extras
menu or the normal Brickstore print command. It seems to think a document is
the entire list not a selected item. Workaround is simple, copy the individual
item to another document and print from that, but it is a definite bug.
Thanks again Beaverbrick
|
We found another wowrk around. If you use the filters to select the item or items
that you wish to print from a list the select process works. STrange behaviour.
|
|
| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 15, 2021 00:12 | | Subject: | Brickstock/Brickstore issues - update | | Viewed: | 91 times | | Topic: | Related Software | |
|
| Further to our original post we are delighted to advise thet with the help and
patience of Beaverbrick we now have a working labels template for Brickstore.
That has also revealed a bug in Brickstore which we are looking at how best to
report that.
The labels work wonderfully, but you can not selectively print them - it is
all or nothing. That happens whether using the label template from the extras
menu or the normal Brickstore print command. It seems to think a document is
the entire list not a selected item. Workaround is simple, copy the individual
item to another document and print from that, but it is a definite bug.
Thanks again Beaverbrick
|
|
| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 14, 2021 11:18 | | Subject: | Re: Change ,oftenbrings chaos | | Viewed: | 46 times | | Topic: | General | |
|
| In General, Teup writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | Having looked back a long way in the forum (before the current lot of compliance
issues being addressed) I could find no real issues being brought up over sales
tax, vat etc. The stores where it applied were dealing with it with no real issues.
All of a sudden legislates get involved, without thinking things through, as
usual, and we have a degree of chaos here on Bricklink. How odd that the individual
stores, where applicable coped more than adequately, until this load of changes
emerged,
The moral of the story is let well enough alone. Yes they may have missed the
odd amount of tax or vat but things were being dealt with - no pressure on BL
to come up with a total solution and no forum posts raising holy hell.
Still there is no going backwards only forwards and we are all now waiting for
the issues to be dealt with - they are far more complicated than what people
believe but if others have dealt with it I am sure BL will in due course.
|
Well, life was simpler in the past in general... That doesn't mean we can
recreate that by not having the rules we have today. They're there for a
reason. Today's world can't exist without improved legislation on e-commerce,
just like it can't exist without something like cyber security. The problem
is just that Bricklink doesn't see changes in the world as opportunities
to make this platform professional and respectable, but rather behaves like a
poorly motivated teenager who does the bare minimum to pass the class at the
very last moment (and in some cases less than the bare minimum and later than
the last moment).
|
Hiya Teup. Veery philosophical.
|
|
| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 14, 2021 10:31 | | Subject: | Re: Change ,oftenbrings chaos | | Viewed: | 46 times | | Topic: | General | |
|
| In General, cosmicray writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | Yes they may have missed the
odd amount of tax or vat but things were being dealt with - no pressure on BL
to come up with a total solution and no forum posts raising holy hell.
|
You don't live in the USA, so your understanding of the previous situation
may not have been clear. Prior to July 1, 2021, sellers on BrickLink, and located
outside of Florida, were not collecting sales tax. So 49 US states plus all international
sellers were not collecting sales and use tax for shipments destined for Florida.
The same situation applied to ~40 other US states. I do not consider that an
odd amount of sales tax.
Furthermore it created a lopsided playing field between sellers in Florida, and
sellers outside of Florida, for shipments destined here. Since July 1, I've
noticed more orders destined for Florida than I used to receive. Likewise I've
seen fewer orders going to California. So it balances out (in some sense).
Nita Rae
|
Just to help you out Born and raised for the first 21 years of my life in Buffalo,
New York. Well aware of the sales tax situation - every time my family and I
visit the US all I hear from them is we forgot about the sales tax - so it wasn't
quite as cheap as as we thought.
|
|
| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 14, 2021 03:59 | | Subject: | Change ,oftenbrings chaos | | Viewed: | 181 times | | Topic: | General | |
|
| Having looked back a long way in the forum (before the current lot of compliance
issues being addressed) I could find no real issues being brought up over sales
tax, vat etc. The stores where it applied were dealing with it with no real issues.
All of a sudden legislates get involved, without thinking things through, as
usual, and we have a degree of chaos here on Bricklink. How odd that the individual
stores, where applicable coped more than adequately, until this load of changes
emerged,
The moral of the story is let well enough alone. Yes they may have missed the
odd amount of tax or vat but things were being dealt with - no pressure on BL
to come up with a total solution and no forum posts raising holy hell.
Still there is no going backwards only forwards and we are all now waiting for
the issues to be dealt with - they are far more complicated than what people
believe but if others have dealt with it I am sure BL will in due course.
|
|
| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 12, 2021 00:07 | | Subject: | Re: What happens next | | Viewed: | 60 times | | Topic: | General | |
|
| In General, infinibrix writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | In General, Rob_and_Shelagh writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | TLG - Bricklink have recently announced a change of leadership at Bricklink
and thanks the previous CEO for all of his efforts. (Sorry to Interrupt the Monthly
Contests), etc.
We have a new gentleman coming on board - who we do not know a great deal about
other than he is a Lego guy. Ok good. Everyone who uses this site since JK's
takeover (2013) knows it needs a major re-write (Not XP) but both a redesign
and rethink. There have been a few (Including one by us) messages on here which
pointed the cost of doing that to be around 2 years in development terms at whatever
cost you wish to put on that.
|
For me 2 things come to mind:-
1. Cost benefit analysis - what would Lego and everyone else expect to get out
of rewriting the site (versus doing nothing or doing something else instead)?
|
Hiya Robert
A little bird told us a rewrite is the only real way to get thee functionality
we want. Far too much 'spaghetti code' to leave as it is. But the whole
point is it has to be done on a collaboration basis not one individual deciding
what everyone wants and needs. Time will, of course tell
| | 2. Risk analysis. Completely rewriting the site sounds like potentially changing
(or losing) some functionality and as we have seen many times before a resulting
dissatisfaction from members. Could be disaster.
I don't know if they are even thinking of doing this or not and I'm personally
not convinced it is the right thing to do now. Overall not my decision to make
thankfully!
Robert
|
|
Correct me if I'm wrong but XP is already the work in progress where all
the substantial programming and work will be focused. The standard BL will sit
alongside XP and remain largely untouched apart from being patched up here and
there and so I don't think there should be any concern about losing what
we already have.
|
HI there and thanks for adding your thoughts. We believe this entire situation
has changed/evolved and a different approach is in the air. Time, will of course
tell and of course whatever does happen the main site will be kept in place until
any new development is ready.
|
|
| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 11, 2021 12:23 | | Subject: | Re: Brickstock/Brickstore - issues | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Related Software | |
|
| In Related Software, beaverbrick writes:
| | In Related Software, calsbricks writes:
| | In Related Software, beaverbrick writes:
| | In Related Software, calsbricks writes:
| | In Related Software, beaverbrick writes:
| | In Related Software, calsbricks writes:
| | In Related Software, calsbricks writes:
| | We have been Brickstock users since Patrick took it on and in many cases worked
closely with him to iron out issues etc, however his main job really does prevent
him from carrying on with developments so the product is slowly but surely heading
for the archives. Current issues include not getting any images of minwfigures
(everything else is okay), and price guide guidelines are also not updating properly.
So we downloaded Brickstore and it 'cures/fixes' the current Brickstock
issues and adds some nice touches but and it is a big but. We cannot use our
print templates. Yes we know about modifying viewws etc but that doesnt work
when we need to print labels for our products - and it works very well in Brickstock.
. We worked with tsrateplayer (Alan) a long time ago to get these templates done
and have shared them with many Brickstock users. We have good documentation on
theme and a how to guide to create or modify them but have not got a clue how
to incorporate them into Brickstore.
Maybe we can actually reach out to Robert via this forum message and ask if he
is willing to incorporate these into Brickstore. (We print delivery notes as
well as product labels via the templates.
Thoughts/comments.
|
Forgot to add the minifigure issue started immediately after Bricklink changed
the id from minifig to minifigure - we are sure that has something to do with
the issue.
|
The print templates in BrickStore are JavaScript.
I never used BrickStock so I don't know what format they're in.
Take a look at this page...
https://github.com/rgriebl/brickstore/tree/master/extensions
Scroll down to the README.md section and it gives you info on how to get a print
template into BrickStore (basically, copying the print template file into the
right directory/folder and giving it the right file extension).
I have modified existing templates for my own use, so I'd be happy to take
a look if you're not having much joy... although I'm not a pro programmer
|
OK - the Brickstock files are .qs files and it says only qm are allowed. Not
being a programmer doesn't help me cause I dont know if I can convert the
qs to qm or I have to develop a qm file and add it to the directory. Grrr.
|
Send me the qs file from BrickStock and I'll take a look.
If you send me instructions on how to load the template into BrickStock too,
I can then see exactly what you want in BrickStore.
|
Done - will wait to hear from you. The labels one is the most critical - we
have found a way to create a view that then prints a bit like our delivery note.
|
Working through some of these and think we're getting there.
Which labels are the most important for you?
There are 5 different label layouts, some of which have identical names in BrickStock!!...
Labels_5b
labels_A4Order
labels_A4Report
labels_bill
labels_DYMO
Thanks :
|
Answered by PM - THanks)
|
|
| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 11, 2021 11:21 | | Subject: | Re: What happens next | | Viewed: | 76 times | | Topic: | General | |
|
| In General, Rob_and_Shelagh writes:
| | In General, calsbricks writes:
| | TLG - Bricklink have recently announced a change of leadership at Bricklink
and thanks the previous CEO for all of his efforts. (Sorry to Interrupt the Monthly
Contests), etc.
We have a new gentleman coming on board - who we do not know a great deal about
other than he is a Lego guy. Ok good. Everyone who uses this site since JK's
takeover (2013) knows it needs a major re-write (Not XP) but both a redesign
and rethink. There have been a few (Including one by us) messages on here which
pointed the cost of doing that to be around 2 years in development terms at whatever
cost you wish to put on that.
|
For me 2 things come to mind:-
1. Cost benefit analysis - what would Lego and everyone else expect to get out
of rewriting the site (versus doing nothing or doing something else instead)?
|
Hiya Robert
A little bird told us a rewrite is the only real way to get thee functionality
we want. Far too much 'spaghetti code' to leave as it is. But the whole
point is it has to be done on a collaboration basis not one individual deciding
what everyone wants and needs. Time will, of course tell
| | 2. Risk analysis. Completely rewriting the site sounds like potentially changing
(or losing) some functionality and as we have seen many times before a resulting
dissatisfaction from members. Could be disaster.
I don't know if they are even thinking of doing this or not and I'm personally
not convinced it is the right thing to do now. Overall not my decision to make
thankfully!
Robert
|
|
|
| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 11, 2021 11:12 | | Subject: | Re: Brickstock/Brickstore - issues | | Viewed: | 31 times | | Topic: | Related Software | |
|
| In Related Software, MMillere writes:
| | Please share in a new post if this works
Milissa
|
Of corse
|
|
| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 11, 2021 10:12 | | Subject: | Re: What happens next | | Viewed: | 79 times | | Topic: | General | |
|
| In General, kzinti writes:
| | Architecture is everything, so rebuilding a house on a crappy foundation only
results in more issues down the road. The site needs a complete rebuild from
the bottom up, and if the core system is built out correctly, the subs can be
handled Agile style for quicker results.
|
Hiya and thanks for adding your thoughts. I think I covered architecture with
the analyst and a systems spec. Systems meaning architecture, UI, and functionality.
Still do not see a need for agile - requires so much admin and follow up etc,
but if we get that far who cares.
|
|
| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 11, 2021 06:48 | | Subject: | Re: Brickstock/Brickstore - issues | | Viewed: | 44 times | | Topic: | Related Software | |
|
| In Related Software, beaverbrick writes:
| | In Related Software, calsbricks writes:
| | In Related Software, beaverbrick writes:
| | In Related Software, calsbricks writes:
| | In Related Software, calsbricks writes:
| | We have been Brickstock users since Patrick took it on and in many cases worked
closely with him to iron out issues etc, however his main job really does prevent
him from carrying on with developments so the product is slowly but surely heading
for the archives. Current issues include not getting any images of minwfigures
(everything else is okay), and price guide guidelines are also not updating properly.
So we downloaded Brickstore and it 'cures/fixes' the current Brickstock
issues and adds some nice touches but and it is a big but. We cannot use our
print templates. Yes we know about modifying viewws etc but that doesnt work
when we need to print labels for our products - and it works very well in Brickstock.
. We worked with tsrateplayer (Alan) a long time ago to get these templates done
and have shared them with many Brickstock users. We have good documentation on
theme and a how to guide to create or modify them but have not got a clue how
to incorporate them into Brickstore.
Maybe we can actually reach out to Robert via this forum message and ask if he
is willing to incorporate these into Brickstore. (We print delivery notes as
well as product labels via the templates.
Thoughts/comments.
|
Forgot to add the minifigure issue started immediately after Bricklink changed
the id from minifig to minifigure - we are sure that has something to do with
the issue.
|
The print templates in BrickStore are JavaScript.
I never used BrickStock so I don't know what format they're in.
Take a look at this page...
https://github.com/rgriebl/brickstore/tree/master/extensions
Scroll down to the README.md section and it gives you info on how to get a print
template into BrickStore (basically, copying the print template file into the
right directory/folder and giving it the right file extension).
I have modified existing templates for my own use, so I'd be happy to take
a look if you're not having much joy... although I'm not a pro programmer
|
OK - the Brickstock files are .qs files and it says only qm are allowed. Not
being a programmer doesn't help me cause I dont know if I can convert the
qs to qm or I have to develop a qm file and add it to the directory. Grrr.
|
Send me the qs file from BrickStock and I'll take a look.
If you send me instructions on how to load the template into BrickStock too,
I can then see exactly what you want in BrickStore.
|
Done - will wait to hear from you. The labels one is the most critical - we
have found a way to create a view that then prints a bit like our delivery note.
|
|
| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 11, 2021 06:07 | | Subject: | Re: Brickstock/Brickstore - issues | | Viewed: | 44 times | | Topic: | Related Software | |
|
| In Related Software, beaverbrick writes:
| | In Related Software, calsbricks writes:
| | In Related Software, calsbricks writes:
| | We have been Brickstock users since Patrick took it on and in many cases worked
closely with him to iron out issues etc, however his main job really does prevent
him from carrying on with developments so the product is slowly but surely heading
for the archives. Current issues include not getting any images of minwfigures
(everything else is okay), and price guide guidelines are also not updating properly.
So we downloaded Brickstore and it 'cures/fixes' the current Brickstock
issues and adds some nice touches but and it is a big but. We cannot use our
print templates. Yes we know about modifying viewws etc but that doesnt work
when we need to print labels for our products - and it works very well in Brickstock.
. We worked with tsrateplayer (Alan) a long time ago to get these templates done
and have shared them with many Brickstock users. We have good documentation on
theme and a how to guide to create or modify them but have not got a clue how
to incorporate them into Brickstore.
Maybe we can actually reach out to Robert via this forum message and ask if he
is willing to incorporate these into Brickstore. (We print delivery notes as
well as product labels via the templates.
Thoughts/comments.
|
Forgot to add the minifigure issue started immediately after Bricklink changed
the id from minifig to minifigure - we are sure that has something to do with
the issue.
|
The print templates in BrickStore are JavaScript.
I never used BrickStock so I don't know what format they're in.
Take a look at this page...
https://github.com/rgriebl/brickstore/tree/master/extensions
Scroll down to the README.md section and it gives you info on how to get a print
template into BrickStore (basically, copying the print template file into the
right directory/folder and giving it the right file extension).
I have modified existing templates for my own use, so I'd be happy to take
a look if you're not having much joy... although I'm not a pro programmer
|
OK - the Brickstock files are .qs files and it says only qm are allowed. Not
being a programmer doesn't help me cause I dont know if I can convert the
qs to qm or I have to develop a qm file and add it to the directory. Grrr.
|
|
| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 11, 2021 06:04 | | Subject: | Re: What happens next | | Viewed: | 80 times | | Topic: | General | |
|
| In General, yorbrick writes:
| | What next? I reckon very little in terms of seller/buyer features or site development
but probably more Bricklink Designer Program sets. That (and studio) seems to
have driven more new users here and also sales through LEGO's own website.
Two easily measurable performance goals.
|
I hope you are wrong but there is logic in what you are saying. We need another
Dan, really. Lego are mainly interested in sets - they make more money that way.
Parts etc are small fries . I have had a very lengthy e-mail exchange with TLG
customer services (Who are normally very good) over the fact they have stopped
allowing Retail stores ordering 2 x 4 bricks in various standard colours e.g
LBG, DBG, Reddish Brown and Lime to name a few. It has been over 4 years siince
the UK stores have been able to order any of those. One manager told me TLG are
not really interested in the wall - the push is for sets.
|
|
| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 11, 2021 05:31 | | Subject: | Re: Brickstock/Brickstore - issues | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Related Software | |
|
| In Related Software, beaverbrick writes:
| | In Related Software, calsbricks writes:
| | In Related Software, calsbricks writes:
| | We have been Brickstock users since Patrick took it on and in many cases worked
closely with him to iron out issues etc, however his main job really does prevent
him from carrying on with developments so the product is slowly but surely heading
for the archives. Current issues include not getting any images of minwfigures
(everything else is okay), and price guide guidelines are also not updating properly.
So we downloaded Brickstore and it 'cures/fixes' the current Brickstock
issues and adds some nice touches but and it is a big but. We cannot use our
print templates. Yes we know about modifying viewws etc but that doesnt work
when we need to print labels for our products - and it works very well in Brickstock.
. We worked with tsrateplayer (Alan) a long time ago to get these templates done
and have shared them with many Brickstock users. We have good documentation on
theme and a how to guide to create or modify them but have not got a clue how
to incorporate them into Brickstore.
Maybe we can actually reach out to Robert via this forum message and ask if he
is willing to incorporate these into Brickstore. (We print delivery notes as
well as product labels via the templates.
Thoughts/comments.
|
Forgot to add the minifigure issue started immediately after Bricklink changed
the id from minifig to minifigure - we are sure that has something to do with
the issue.
|
The print templates in BrickStore are JavaScript.
I never used BrickStock so I don't know what format they're in.
Take a look at this page...
https://github.com/rgriebl/brickstore/tree/master/extensions
Scroll down to the README.md section and it gives you info on how to get a print
template into BrickStore (basically, copying the print template file into the
right directory/folder and giving it the right file extension).
I have modified existing templates for my own use, so I'd be happy to take
a look if you're not having much joy... although I'm not a pro programmer
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Hiya and thanks for the post. Will investigate.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 11, 2021 04:13 | | Subject: | What happens next | | Viewed: | 281 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| TLG - Bricklink have recently announced a change of leadership at Bricklink
and thanks the previous CEO for all of his efforts. (Sorry to Interrupt the Monthly
Contests), etc.
We have a new gentleman coming on board - who we do not know a great deal about
other than he is a Lego guy. Ok good. Everyone who uses this site since JK's
takeover (2013) knows it needs a major re-write (Not XP) but both a redesign
and rethink. There have been a few (Including one by us) messages on here which
pointed the cost of doing that to be around 2 years in development terms at whatever
cost you wish to put on that.
There are differing views on development here some say use an agile methodology
(write code quickly and then patch, patch and patch.) Others say waterfall (The
old fashioned way) is best here - it takes more time and is less patch, (patch
and patch) . Agile is great when you are in a competitive environment (Can keep
you in front of the competition) but is that really required here? It also needs
2 sprint teams at least. One to write and release and the other to patch. Is
this the right environment for release, patch, patch and patch again (Even if
you have the people?)
Bricklink has several things going for it - e,g market pull, membership and now
the financial clout available through TLG, albeit we say that with tongue in
cheek.
Hire a senior analyst who has strong SQL skills/background and let them spend
some time putting together a decent system spec from which a business overview
can be published which asks all the right questions about direction etc and once
that is put together talk to your panels of advisors e.g Marketplace, Catalogue
and Studio as well as any future ones created. Make sure the spec includes strong
inventory management, and gives sellers the tools they need to operate successful
businesses as well as ease of use for buyers, etc. etc.
Get the spec costed and presented to TLG for approval (Let them worry about the
cost and time tables.)
Then go for it , really - lots of complications to this I am sure but in the
end analysis that is what is needed. Think more than carefully about the design
work- what it looks like is a matter of personal choice but what it does is not.
Design is everything in development4 and always calls for the highest level of
knowledge and experience
There are quite a few of us who would be willing to put time and effort into
this as this is a major project and needs lots of input and discussion. Not everyone
is going to get everything they want but working on the basis of discussion leads
to compromise and ultimately a quality product - this is the real way forward,
isn’t it?
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 10, 2021 23:31 | | Subject: | Re: Brickstock/Brickstore - issues | | Viewed: | 57 times | | Topic: | Related Software | |
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| In Related Software, calsbricks writes:
| | We have been Brickstock users since Patrick took it on and in many cases worked
closely with him to iron out issues etc, however his main job really does prevent
him from carrying on with developments so the product is slowly but surely heading
for the archives. Current issues include not getting any images of minwfigures
(everything else is okay), and price guide guidelines are also not updating properly.
So we downloaded Brickstore and it 'cures/fixes' the current Brickstock
issues and adds some nice touches but and it is a big but. We cannot use our
print templates. Yes we know about modifying viewws etc but that doesnt work
when we need to print labels for our products - and it works very well in Brickstock.
. We worked with tsrateplayer (Alan) a long time ago to get these templates done
and have shared them with many Brickstock users. We have good documentation on
theme and a how to guide to create or modify them but have not got a clue how
to incorporate them into Brickstore.
Maybe we can actually reach out to Robert via this forum message and ask if he
is willing to incorporate these into Brickstore. (We print delivery notes as
well as product labels via the templates.
Thoughts/comments.
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Forgot to add the minifigure issue started immediately after Bricklink changed
the id from minifig to minifigure - we are sure that has something to do with
the issue.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 10, 2021 23:26 | | Subject: | Brickstock/Brickstore - issues | | Viewed: | 165 times | | Topic: | Related Software | |
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| We have been Brickstock users since Patrick took it on and in many cases worked
closely with him to iron out issues etc, however his main job really does prevent
him from carrying on with developments so the product is slowly but surely heading
for the archives. Current issues include not getting any images of minwfigures
(everything else is okay), and price guide guidelines are also not updating properly.
So we downloaded Brickstore and it 'cures/fixes' the current Brickstock
issues and adds some nice touches but and it is a big but. We cannot use our
print templates. Yes we know about modifying viewws etc but that doesnt work
when we need to print labels for our products - and it works very well in Brickstock.
. We worked with tsrateplayer (Alan) a long time ago to get these templates done
and have shared them with many Brickstock users. We have good documentation on
theme and a how to guide to create or modify them but have not got a clue how
to incorporate them into Brickstore.
Maybe we can actually reach out to Robert via this forum message and ask if he
is willing to incorporate these into Brickstore. (We print delivery notes as
well as product labels via the templates.
Thoughts/comments.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 9, 2021 12:36 | | Subject: | Re: Not convinved this is correct | | Viewed: | 69 times | | Topic: | Problem | |
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| In Problem, dcarmine writes:
| | In Problem, calsbricks writes:
| | In Problem, StarBrick writes:
| | In Problem, calsbricks writes:
| | with. What a convoluted mess, with or without Brexit. Do they actually pay these
people to come up with these hair brained schemes (Not Bricklink, by the way
- they are just trying to implement this hair brained scheme)
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Frustration noted, but it doesn't bring you into a better environment....
Actually, we make it possible to have these people paid to come up with these
schemes....
They are funded by OUR taxes, so indirectly when we stop paying taxes, these
people are no longer being paid for there brained scheme productions. However,
it takes about 55 steps in the system to get from your tax payments to these
people.
All these systems worldwide are broken or at the verge of breaking. As long as
we abide by these insane rules, insane schemes and insane solutions, these insane
systems will be held in place.
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One lingering question. A seller putting bl's gb vat id on a cn232b is open
to problems,, especially as you now have to put the business name and address
details on the cn22. To me that is not sensible and very much open to fraud.
How does the system deal with that, if it does at all?
| | When we bring back understanding and logic that operates on a higher level and
not different logic for every lower level, we will gradually begin to see a change
for the better.
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I am not, in any way, fully understanding this system. But from listening to
others, the IOSS system is used to report the paid VAT to a database that can
be used by the receiving country to see if the VAT was paid on the sending side
of the transaction.
Maybe you can look that up and see if that is true.
HTH
Donna
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Hi Donna
Thanks for the post. Will be talking to our local Postmaster tomorrow to see
what he knows. Will update then. Whatever the outcome of that it is still a mess
- not well thought out from a practical point of view and full of little loopholes
etc. It is, also in our opinion ripe for fraud.
There is in the UK at least a VAT registration database where one can check on
the validity of a number. I presume the same applies across the EU, but as for
world wide cooperation on a matter like this - no chance.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 9, 2021 04:13 | | Subject: | Re: Not convinved this is correct | | Viewed: | 55 times | | Topic: | Problem | |
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| In Problem, StarBrick writes:
| | In Problem, calsbricks writes:
| | with. What a convoluted mess, with or without Brexit. Do they actually pay these
people to come up with these hair brained schemes (Not Bricklink, by the way
- they are just trying to implement this hair brained scheme)
|
Frustration noted, but it doesn't bring you into a better environment....
Actually, we make it possible to have these people paid to come up with these
schemes....
They are funded by OUR taxes, so indirectly when we stop paying taxes, these
people are no longer being paid for there brained scheme productions. However,
it takes about 55 steps in the system to get from your tax payments to these
people.
All these systems worldwide are broken or at the verge of breaking. As long as
we abide by these insane rules, insane schemes and insane solutions, these insane
systems will be held in place.
|
One lingering question. A seller putting bl's gb vat id on a cn232b is open
to problems,, especially as you now have to put the business name and address
details on the cn22. To me that is not sensible and very much open to fraud.
How does the system deal with that, if it does at all?
| | When we bring back understanding and logic that operates on a higher level and
not different logic for every lower level, we will gradually begin to see a change
for the better.
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| Author: | calsbricks | | Posted: | Dec 9, 2021 03:59 | | Subject: | Re: Not convinved this is correct | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Problem | |
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| In Problem, StarBrick writes:
| | In Problem, calsbricks writes:
| | with. What a convoluted mess, with or without Brexit. Do they actually pay these
people to come up with these hair brained schemes (Not Bricklink, by the way
- they are just trying to implement this hair brained scheme)
|
Frustration noted, but it doesn't bring you into a better environment....
Actually, we make it possible to have these people paid to come up with these
schemes....
They are funded by OUR taxes, so indirectly when we stop paying taxes, these
people are no longer being paid for there brained scheme productions. However,
it takes about 55 steps in the system to get from your tax payments to these
people.
All these systems worldwide are broken or at the verge of breaking. As long as
we abide by these insane rules, insane schemes and insane solutions, these insane
systems will be held in place.
When we bring back understanding and logic that operates on a higher level and
not different logic for every lower level, we will gradually begin to see a change
for the better.
|
I wonder whose lifetime that will be in. Certainly not mine.
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