Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | udenbricks  | | Posted: | Jan 26, 2023 09:53 | | Subject: | Re: Paid but no update from Seller | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | Buying | |
| In Buying, gawd83 writes:
| | I paid for an item using instant check out 4 business days ago, I've had
no contact from the seller and no change in the order status since, how long
should I leave it before contacting the seller to get an update on the order
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it is never a problem to ask the seller after 4 days:
CHATGPT: "Hi, I was wondering if you could provide me with an update on
the status of my order? I would greatly appreciate any information you can provide.
Thank you."
but be more patient: with status and shipments.
look in the terms if you can find a clue for shipment times
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| Author: | udenbricks | | Posted: | Jan 24, 2023 17:58 | | Subject: | Re: Problem with MISB set | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Problem Order | |
| In Problem Order, BHawk writes:
| | In Problem Order, BHawk writes:
| | Hi everybody,
I have an issue with a MISB order I recently placed (and received) and want to
return to the seller for a refund, but am not sure about how to proceed with
it if the seller refueses.
Upon inspecting the received set box, I noticed that the tape seals seem to have
been carefully unglued and resealed, there is MINIMAL tearing on the box (it
is actually visible if you closely inspect the box photo the seller sent me,
the photo is not from a good angle and lighting, but I paid no attention to it
then, I didn't want to be nitpicky about it - mind you, the set is from 2023.,
not a discontinued set).
I already have an identical set, also MISB, and I weighted both of them, the
difference is 2 grams - now, I suspect the seller might have opened the set and
took the minifigure out, but of course I cannot confirm it without opening the
set - and if I do, I doubt I can return it to sender for a refund since it would
no longer be considered MISB (and also, how do I prove that I'm not the one
who took out a part/minifigure).
How should I proceed if the seller refuses a return and refund?
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I know this is a serious accusation (and also maybe even a fake accusation on
my side!) which I cannot prove or disprove without opening the set, that's
why I'd rather return the set to the seller - if I open it and discover that
indeed something is missing, how do I prove that I'm not the one who opened
it up and took a piece and also if I do return it to the seller the set lost
some value if it's not MISB anymore; I use a kitchen scale with 1g accuracy
Maybe I'm just too paranoid about the whole situation.
It is one of those sets you cannot buy from a LEGO store separately but you get
it as a gift after spending a certain amount of money, that's why I ordered
it from a BL shop.
I'll see what can be done with the seller, for now they are refusing a return+refund,
although their shop said nothing about not accepting refunds while ordering.
They have all positive reviews, one neutral, and not a single negative review,
I wouldn't like to ruin their praise.
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It could be both.
Maybe, just open the set and build it.
That way you know if the set is complete (or not)
If something is missing so be it. Tell the seller and be happy what you get.
Reading your story it is not a big deal while it is a GWP from 2023.
This is what i would do.
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| Author: | udenbricks | | Posted: | Jan 23, 2023 10:15 | | Subject: | Re: Looking for Tech. part w. 3 axle connections | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, fritsp writes:
| | In Help, Leftoverbricks writes:
| | In Help, Stellar writes:
| | In Help, Leftoverbricks writes:
| | Hi,
I'm looking for a Technic part similar to
but then with a axle hole instead of a pin hole. Or another solution that gives
me the possibility to connect a central axle to two connectors 90 degrees rotated.
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Like this?
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I've looked at that part too but it has no technic connections. As I understand
you can only inset bars into the ends.
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| Author: | udenbricks | | Posted: | Jan 19, 2023 15:39 | | Subject: | Re: Is this cloth LEGO? | | Viewed: | 55 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
| In Catalog Identification, stebav writes:
| | Hello together,
can this cloth be LEGO?
Best regards
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| Author: | udenbricks | | Posted: | Jan 17, 2023 16:59 | | Subject: | Re: Another torso I can’t find | | Viewed: | 29 times | | Topic: | Help | |
| In Help, Stuart9 writes:
| | Checked goatleg and BL catalogue, can’t find although I know I’ve seen it before.
I struggle finding torso’s, don’t know why.
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See App: brickmonkey.
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| Author: | udenbricks | | Posted: | Jan 4, 2023 12:35 | | Subject: | Re: Porsche 911 RSR Power function RC mod | | Viewed: | 22 times | | Topic: | Problem Order | |
| In Problem Order, Gerhard77777 writes:
| | I'm working on a power function upgrade on my Porsche 911 RSR 42096,
I downloaded the pdf file from RacingBrick, and went on bricklink to order all
the necessary parts described in the last page of the pdf file.
Sadly there are no specific order numbers, so it took me a while to get all my
parts together. But after searching a whole morning, I'm still short of 2
part numbers.
I anyone out there who can tell me what part numbers I need based on the uploaded
screen shot?
Thanks in advance for your help
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| Author: | udenbricks | | Posted: | Dec 19, 2022 15:29 | | Subject: | Re: Belachelijke handling/shipping costs | | Viewed: | 89 times | | Topic: | LANG Nederlands | |
| In LANG Nederlands, Leftoverbricks writes:
| | RANT
Afgelopen maanden heb ik flink geshopt (30 orders in anderhalve maand) en helaas
heb ik heel veel shops gezien die belachelijk hoge kosten rekenen voor het versturen
van 1 of 2 onderdelen, zelfs als ze 'geen minimum cost' hadden ingesteld
in hun shop voorwaarden.
Vervolgens blijkt dan dat je allerlei onzinkosten betaalt of dat ze alleen versturen
met tracking.
Hé, dat is toch helemaal niet nodig?
Je kunt gewoon een paar onderdeeltjes versturen in een kleine luchtkussen envelop.
De envelop kost je 8 cent. De porto 96 cent. Als je met IBAN betaalt heb je verder
geen kosten.
Waarom dan toch 4,14 verzendkosten rekenen?
Ik reken zelf bij superkleine bestellingen 1,96. Dat is 96 cent voor de porto,
8 cent voor de envelop, 1 of 2 cent voor de sticker (ik zie helaas nog te veel
verkopers die handgeschreven verzendingen doen) en de rest - 80 cent - is om
de order handelbaar te maken.
Bovendien accepteer ik voor deze kleine bedragen ook PayPal, wat me minimaal
37 cent plus het bekende percentage over je omzet kost. Dus dan hou ik 80 cent
- 37 cent = 43 cent over als netto winst op de order. Dat is perfect voor mij
want ik maak iemand blij met een onderdeel waar hij/zij naar verlangt. Ik maak
deze kleine orders met plezier klaar.
Nog nooit klachten gehad over mijn verzendkosten en ik heb ook nog nooit orders
hoeven cancellen, of het nu van de buyer kwam of van mij.
Met dat laatste (0% gecancelde orders) ben ik, denk ik, uniek in Nederland!
Van verkopers die superhoge verzendkosten rekenen en dan pas na 3 dagen in actie
komen walg ik helemaal.
Sorry, dit moest mij van het hart.
Verder gaat het goed hoor: ik bestel alleen nog maar bij verkopers die normale
voorwaarden en prijzen hanteren. Je moet ze met een zaklamp in een donker bos
zoeken, maar ze zijn er.
**** Please, I do not appreciate responses by people from other countries who
use Google translate to read my message. Thanks.
Hartelijke groet en alvast fijne kerstdagen gewenst!
Martin
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Ha Martin en anderen,
Mee eens. Maar wel erg onduidelijk van postnl.
ik ben er 2,5 jaar tussen uit geweest ivm werkwissel en verhuizing.
Mede door de veranderingen met versturen en wijzigingen bricklink (IC) heb ik
het langer moeten laten liggen om alles opnieuw uit te zoeken hoe weer open te
gaan en in te regelen.
In verband met het feit dat postnl aangeeft dat je items nu niet meer mag versturen
met briefpost ga ik er ook vanuit dat het dus met brievenbus pakket moet.
Ik ben echter ook steeds meer van mening dat het met een extra laag karton als
brief verstuurd moet kunnen worden (de sorteermachines moeten, lijkt me tenminste,
niet tegen een bobbel aanlopen oid).
Is wel weer een klus hoe dat weer in de IC in te richten. Ook de aanstaande veranderingen
in de postnl prijzen en staffels geeft weer de nodige problemen.
Iets voor de komende vrije dagen denk ik.
Ook voor iedereen een goede kersttijd.
Groet,
Nico
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| Author: | udenbricks | | Posted: | Dec 13, 2022 15:28 | | Subject: | Re: Modifying my Inventory | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
| In Suggestions, Gregory.C.Wolff writes:
| | Dear BrickLink,
What a great website! So much LEGO all in one place. I've begun to add my
current sets to my inventory. But, I've noticed that if I make a mistake,
and accidentally add sets or parts as "New" when they are actually "Used" there
is no way for me to modify that inventory. I have to delete the old inventory
item(s) and add new ones.
But, since your site reminds me every time I part out a set, there is no way
to bulk delete items from a particular set. It would be tremendously helpful
if we could modify our inventory, piece by piece or set by set, so that we could
change the status of a set/piece as "New" or "Used."
I hope this is something you can deliver for us.
Again, great site! It is my go-to spot for anything LEGO!
Enjoy building! Thanks!
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Maybe try This:
Part out the same Set with the count -1 and the same (wrong) state (new) as
before then you get your original inventory. Then you can part out the set again
with the state used.
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| Author: | udenbricks | | Posted: | Dec 11, 2022 07:19 | | Subject: | Re: Feedback amnesty | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | Suggestions | |
| In Suggestions, bricks2you writes:
| | I propose BrickLink consider removing feedback posted by sellers/buyers no longer
registered.
Or perhaps deleting neutral/negative feedback on an annual basis. Maybe I for
every four years of membership, or 1 for each 2500 positives.
Jim
Bricks2you
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I vote no
1 negative per x000 is not any problem, it is just good to see what was the problem
and how it was solved
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| Author: | udenbricks | | Posted: | Dec 4, 2022 18:09 | | Subject: | Re: Wheels Titles Discussion | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
| Approach 1 for me.
In Catalog, StormChaser writes:
| | After considering the entirety of the Wheels category, I think three approaches
are reasonable (skip toward the end for the short version):
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Approach 1:
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Title Section 1: The word "Wheel."
Title Section 2: Theme, use, or both. See below.
Title Section 3: Actual, measured size of the wheel hub in the format
"10mm D. x 10mm."
Title Section 4: Any other information deemed necessary.
Sections are not separated by punctuation. For Title Section 2, the theme generally
takes precedence. Theme can be followed by use, as in "Wheel Town Motorcycle."
Although there are no firm rules for selecting the contents of this title section,
the preferred length is no more than two words. Themes should be loosely interpreted
into only a few basic categories (Fabuland, Space, Town, Technic, etc.) to reduce
the total number of themes and avoid more groupings than necessary.
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Approach 2:
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Title Section 1: The word "Wheel."
Title Section 2: Actual, measured size of the wheel hub in the format
"10mm D. x 10mm."
Title Section 3: Theme, use, or both. See below.
Title Section 4: Any other information deemed necessary.
Sections are not separated by punctuation. For Title Section 3, the theme generally
takes precedence. Theme can be followed by use, as in "Wheel 30mm D. x 14mm
Town Motorcycle." Although there are no firm rules for selecting the contents
of this title section, the preferred length is no more than two words.
__________________________________
Approach 3:
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Title Section 1: The word "Wheel."
Title Section 2: Actual, measured size of the wheel hub in the format
"10mm D. x 10mm."
Title Section 3: Any other information deemed necessary.
Sections are not separated by punctuation. For Title Section 3, this information
is only the information not captured by the tag system.
___________________________________
SKIP TO HERE
Here are the pros and cons of each approach, followed by examples already in
use.
For Approach 1 the pros are standardization and grouping of similar items (like
Technic or wagon wheels). The con is that 82 of the 212 wheels already use the
second approach.
For Approach 2, the pro is a very straightforward system, where every single
wheel is ranked by actual size. The con is that groupings of similar items will
be lost in the places where such groupings currently exist.
For Approach 3, the pro is that all unnecessary information is moved to a tagging
system. The cons are that titles will be visually lacking and the tag system
may not be robust enough to support sucking most of the information out of titles.
My preference is Approach 1. I think it makes the most sense given the current
system, even after tags come along.
I will say, based on extensive experience, that BL is highly unlikely to change
much in the Wheel category, at least not in any kind of timely manner (meaning
within the next five years). But I have the wheels and my wish is that everyone
could benefit from this collection. So I'll make a one-time submission of
the data and change requests.
The only question is this: which approach would members prefer I use to submit
the data? Thoughts or input?
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