Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies Re: Tell Me: What Do Sellers Want Most? - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] You can change what each item weighs or change the size or have Instant Checkout use weight or size and modify all that yourself for each item. If we all had to abide [...]
(16 months ago, Jan 26, 2023, to General) |
| Re: Tell Me: What Do Sellers Want Most? - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] I just went to one store and have a classic example of how frustrating using Non-Instant Checkout would be if I were a buyer. I have loaded up a cart with 470oz of [...]
(16 months ago, Jan 26, 2023, to General) |
| Re: Tell Me: What Do Sellers Want Most? - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] A lot. I want a lot of stuff. I do agree with items others have mentioned to reduce confusion within the website, but am going to take a different angle here. I'll [...]
(16 months ago, Jan 26, 2023, to General) |
| Re: Amazon who? (Part 4) - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] 34 mins per lot is definitely quite the record. Glad your bar is set high to get that average down on the next one for "time per lot". You can do it! :)
(16 months ago, Jan 23, 2023, to Shipping) |
| Re: Is Blue-Violet really a thing? - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Yes. I know I had some in my shop but may have sold them all. It is definitely different than any other color and once you see it, you'll know.
(16 months ago, Jan 21, 2023, to Colors) |
| Re: Is it ok to use wood base? - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] You are your own judge, so do whatever it is gets the job done and makes you happy. Remember too that competitions don't start from the floor, they use a table [...]
(16 months ago, Jan 20, 2023, to My Own Creation) |
| Re: Acquiring boxes and packaging - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Just thought of one more thing... I'm sure there are comparable costs here elsewhere or maybe better deals elsewhere, but whenever Costco puts their Heavy Duty packing [...]
(17 months ago, Dec 20, 2022, to Shipping) |
| Re: Acquiring boxes and packaging - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] I didn't say to use USPS flat rate boxes, only the bubble mailer flat rate. I would agree that USPS Flat Rate Boxes are terribly priced. But USPS has free boxes [...]
(17 months ago, Dec 19, 2022, to Shipping) |
| Re: Acquiring boxes and packaging - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] It's quite simple really. #1 - before you buy something, know how you will ship it. This is a lesson many of us have learned when buying those largest of sets. [...]
(17 months ago, Dec 19, 2022, to Shipping) |
| Re: Who has free shipping in the USA - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Instant Checkout on everything and Free Shipping on orders of at least $25. Also, the vast majority of orders ship by the next day (of course depends what day of [...]
(17 months ago, Dec 19, 2022, to Buying) |
| Re: Adding shipping after order is paid - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Is 50 cents worth an argument or neutral/negative feedback if the buyer feels like shipping charges are more than actual or that they are being ripped off a little? [...]
(20 months ago, Sep 27, 2022, to Selling) |
| Re: Minifigure Condition - New - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Nothing I usually have to worry about as I buy all my Lego from Retail stores. but of course it would be an outliner if they came from Lego already pre-assembled.
(20 months ago, Sep 15, 2022, to General) |
| Re: Minifigure Condition - New - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Simple as this... when you buy something at a store that needs assembling and part of that joy in purchasing an item from a store is the assembly phase... then you would [...]
(20 months ago, Sep 14, 2022, to General) |
| Re: A few newbie questions - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] I have no idea if we are talking 500 sets here or 5, but I'll just mention that all the time and effort putting into ordering or figuring out missing pieces may be [...]
(21 months ago, Sep 6, 2022, to Selling) |
| Re: BUYER WARNING - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Unfortunate how unfair things can be. Even though the comments are lacking in response to this thread, there is no doubt that many of us appreciate bringing this to our [...]
(21 months ago, Aug 30, 2022, to Problem Order) |
| Re: instant checkout - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Instant checkout, in my opinion, is amazing. I cant remember the last time I have sent an invoice, years ago. Every order is paid for immediately and then shipped [...]
(21 months ago, Aug 27, 2022, to Help) |
| Re: Buyer Won't "complete order" - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Your job as a seller is to invoice, pack and ship the orders as they come in, then leave positive feedback for payment of the items and reconcile any issues which hopefully [...]
(21 months ago, Aug 26, 2022, to Help) |
| Re: Error rate in orders - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] That is exhausting having to do all that extra work to get your orders correct. I'll be honest, I have missed 1 lot this year in an order and it was promptly shipped [...]
(21 months ago, Aug 26, 2022, to Buying) |
| Re: Contest Winner! - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Fun contest, it always amazes me how many of any Lego will fit in smaller spaces. I'm sure many of us have been there when an order has 200+ of something and even [...]
(21 months ago, Aug 25, 2022, to Contests) |
| Re: Getting close! Final update - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] What is so fascinating with the logistics of mail is how quickly packages can go across the country. If no one has ever visited a distribution center (of any capacity), [...]
(21 months ago, Aug 16, 2022, to Announce) |
| Re: Looking to buy extensive parts list - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Create a wanted list and see where you can get the items you need from, then shop around. I may have quite a bit that you need but no idea to what extent. I'll [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 26, 2022, to Wanted) |
| Re: Got my Orange Brick! - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Congrats! Update picture to hold red and orange. capture both :) Best of luck on your next goal
(25 months ago, Apr 25, 2022, to General) |
| Re: New IRS $700 selling threshold - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Sorry but I do not agree with this take. For a large percentage of Americans that just have a W2 and take the standard deduction, yes they know "enough" about you cause [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 21, 2022, to Taxes) |
| 24/7/365 - Spend $25 and get Free Shipping - MidwestBrick (1855) | Free Shipping with orders of $25 or more. Instant Checkout is available for any order as well. Any orders are shipped quickly as well. I had one yesterday for nearly 3,000 [...]
(25 months ago, Apr 20, 2022, to Sales) |
| Re: Feedback score (praise) calculation - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] It literally says on your store that your next shipping date is 14 days from today. The item that your customers are talking about most doesn't seem to be getting [...]
(26 months ago, Apr 13, 2022, to Feedback) |
| Fast search Heads - MidwestBrick (1855) | It appears whatever site I used to use to help identify mini-fig heads is not existent anymore or the URL changed. Can someone point me to what the go-to site is for helping [...]
(26 months ago, Apr 12, 2022, to Help) |
| Re: Feedback Advice for Noob - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Here's my order of processes.. 1. Receive order 2. Pick, pack and mail order 3. I Leave Feedback Rinse and repeat. The buyer's did what they are asked to do. [...]
(28 months ago, Feb 6, 2022, to Problem) |
| Re: Hill Country Bricks is now open - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] My advice would be the following: Used is expected to be in playwear (fair to good+) condition by its definition. If you have to make a remark that there are [...]
(28 months ago, Jan 31, 2022, to Announce) |
| Re: Been away a full year, what's new? - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Oh thanks for the reply as this reminds me to check all the "adjustments" of items being moved from one category to another. I store all my pieces by category so it [...]
(28 months ago, Jan 25, 2022, to General) |
| Re: Been away a full year, what's new? - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] OMG, this probably scares me the most * Most, if not all, PayPal users have been transitioned from Pitney Bowes to Shipstation for shipping labels. The consensus here [...]
(28 months ago, Jan 25, 2022, to General) |
| Re: Been away a full year, what's new? - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Very helpful information and thank you for the post. I will have to track down this session if it was recorded and available for re-watching. The 1st thing I encountered [...]
(28 months ago, Jan 25, 2022, to General) |
| Re: Been away a full year, what's new? - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Oof, bad feedback is not want I want to hear about!! Sorry to see that happen! Thanks for the reply and thankfully for me, I shouldn't have to deal with VAT. This [...]
(28 months ago, Jan 25, 2022, to General) |
| Been away a full year, what's new? - MidwestBrick (1855) | Happy 2022 everyone. 2021 was very busy for my family and I as we built a new house and moved to a new area as well do i had to shut down the store in Feb 2021 to start packing [...]
(28 months ago, Jan 25, 2022, to General) |
| Re: Money off code to distribute - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] What about your regular customers that might not be on social media? How do they get the deals you are allowing for others? Sounds like a grocery store where you need [...]
(51 months ago, Mar 25, 2020, to Suggestions) |
| Re: Have A Heart - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] In the long-run, why does it matter? I can't recall if I have added anything to the catalog but really don't care if my name is stamped on something or not. [...]
(53 months ago, Jan 24, 2020, to Catalog) |
| Re: Request a Quote - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] I disagree and think it is a valid request to include an icon so shoppers know they can get a quote from that store immediately instead of having to look for it or go [...]
(57 months ago, Sep 17, 2019, to Suggestions) |
| Re: Interesting - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Came here to say this. "This" :) Sorry, just cracked me up. It's been a long week.
(61 months ago, May 15, 2019, to Colors) |
| Re: Change NPB Timeline - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Not a problem and I 100% see the buyer side and Agree. As a buyer myself too, it is frustrating when you are sitting there waiting and waiting for an invoice, which [...]
(61 months ago, May 3, 2019, to Suggestions) |
| Re: Change NPB Timeline - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Yes, it's a slow start to the movement but this can be done!!! I really wish the clock could start when the invoice is sent, but don't want to make this a "huge" [...]
(61 months ago, May 3, 2019, to Suggestions) |
| Re: Change NPB Timeline - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Instant Checkout- I already have this enabled, but this is not possible to enable for every scenario, let alone Zone within the USA. Forcing Low Feedback Buyers - Absolutely [...]
(61 months ago, May 3, 2019, to Suggestions) |
| Re: Change NPB Timeline - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Not enough of a reason for me to back down on the request to move up things by 4 days. The buyer can rebuy, or reach out at anytime beyond the 10 day mark with communication [...]
(61 months ago, May 2, 2019, to Suggestions) |
| Change NPB Timeline - MidwestBrick (1855) | I had enough of these in the last few weeks that waiting 2 full weeks is painful to complete them. I don't mind the 1 week to pay before it is started. But another full 7 [...]
(61 months ago, May 2, 2019, to Suggestions) |
| Re: Home page - more stages shown - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Kind of surprised there is zero support or feedback on this. It can't be just me whom dislikes having so many orders within the same bucket (Shipments) when [...]
(66 months ago, Dec 3, 2018, to Suggestions) |
| Home page - more stages shown - MidwestBrick (1855) | Currently it says Invoices Shipments Drove-thru Would like to see Orders Invoiced Paid Packed Shipped Orders -- these need to be invoiced Invoiced-- seller has sent [...]
(67 months ago, Dec 1, 2018, to Suggestions) |
| Parting Out - Items We Do Not Have - MidwestBrick (1855) | I used Brickstock to Load my stock into the store but the Price Guide that BL has is a wonderful estimate to what I would do using Brickstock. However, a piece of the parting [...]
(67 months ago, Nov 12, 2018, to Suggestions) |
| Re: Need Work - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Is there ever an ongoing list or update of sets that need to be inventoried? I personally would enjoy doing one eventually. For example, which 68 sets have not been [...]
(69 months ago, Oct 3, 2018, to Inventories) |
| Ability to Sort Inventory by Total Size - MidwestBrick (1855) | One of the many ways that I personally change my pricing is simply based on how much space those items take up to store them. An example is, I believe I have about 200 6x6 plates. [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 28, 2018, to Suggestions) |
| Re: Brown or Reddish Brown??? Please help! - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] Best way is to make a color palette. I have one for nearly every color and it is obvious when you compare them vs the palette. Put the colors that are similar right [...]
(70 months ago, Aug 14, 2018, to Colors) |
| Re: Buyer tips - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] FYI too, after finding stores, make sure you compare what final costs would be as the wanted list does not factor in each stores "terms" separately. Some stores charge [...]
(71 months ago, Jul 23, 2018, to Suggestions) |
| Re: Are all of these pieces lime green? - MidwestBrick (1855) | [...] The only question I have is what crummy set from 14 years ago, didn't appreciate, in enough value that it is being parted out vs sold as a complete set?
(71 months ago, Jul 9, 2018, to Colors) |
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