Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies Trio of Classic Space figs 10% off 6 mo avg - chetzler (2330) | Get a red, a white and a brown space fig for $17.25! (URL) Also, get a start on a purple classic space fig with this complete fig: (Minifigure col396) (URL) or just the torso: [...]
(12 months ago, May 13, 2023, to Sales) |
| Anyone ever carelessly cut open... - chetzler (2330) | ...a blind bag and found that you had done this? Argh! The worst part is that it may actually enhance the raggedness of the cape, but I can't sell it since it is damaged [...]
(13 months ago, May 6, 2023, to General) |
| Re: How is this not feedback manipulation? - chetzler (2330) | [...] Sounds like he may have had one or more bad experiences with previous sellers. If he was my customer I would calmly explain that there is no need to threaten a negative [...]
(15 months ago, Feb 24, 2023, to Feedback) |
| Re: 75312: regular or extra item - chetzler (2330) | Thank you for taking the time to provide that additional context and background; it is helpful and good for everyone to see. I realize I covered a couple of different topics, [...]
(15 months ago, Feb 19, 2023, to Catalog) |
| Re: 75312: regular or extra item - chetzler (2330) | [...] It is disheartening to see admins make such rigid pronouncements. When you say “we” I assume you mean admins. Considering the frequency with which this topic arises, [...]
(15 months ago, Feb 18, 2023, to Catalog) |
| Re: LEGO Pythagorean 3-4-5 Triangle - chetzler (2330) | [...] Ugh, I even built that set and I remember that the area around the stairs was really clever, but i didn't make the connection that it is indeed based around a 3-4-5 [...]
(16 months ago, Feb 5, 2023, to General) |
| LEGO Pythagorean 3-4-5 Triangle - chetzler (2330) | I finally got around to building my copy of (Set 10297-1) and was delighted to see LEGO utilize a 3-4-5 Pythagorean triple in the geometry of the foundation. Unlike some other [...]
(16 months ago, Feb 5, 2023, to General) |
| Re: Complicated Mathematics - chetzler (2330) | [...] An edit: The arctan function is only defined for angles between -90 (270) and 90. I glossed over that. So, as per your subject line, it is complicated! If x [...]
(16 months ago, Jan 27, 2023, to Off Topic) |
| Re: Complicated Mathematics - chetzler (2330) | [...] Assuming you have x and y coordinates with (0,0) being the center of your circle, convert them to polar form (r,θ): r = sqrt(x^2 + y^2) θ = arctan(y/x) [...]
(16 months ago, Jan 27, 2023, to Off Topic) |
| Re: Is it ok to use wood base? - chetzler (2330) | [...] If you don't want to "cheat", you could use DUPLO to build out the rough shape of the hill and then cover it with LEGO bricks. The dimensions of a DUPLO brick [...]
(16 months ago, Jan 20, 2023, to My Own Creation) |
| Can more BAM packs be added to catalog? - chetzler (2330) | Are build-a-minifigure packs still being added to the catalog? I only see four packs from 2020. I’d like to add the one below (if we’re still doing that) so that I [...]
(16 months ago, Jan 13, 2023, to Catalog) |
| Re: Head laser piece ideas? - chetzler (2330) | [...] stick the bar end of this into top of head (Part 65578,12) then stick one of these into the 65578 (Part 30374,17) Could work well since vision doesn't have any head [...]
(17 months ago, Dec 29, 2022, to LEGO products) |
| Anyone else get an order from Elon Musk? - chetzler (2330) | ...almost certainly a fake name, new user, bad address format (city/state is repeated in address field--feels like a mistake an underage user would make). Bad address [...]
(18 months ago, Dec 5, 2022, to Selling) |
| Re: figure NJO668 - chetzler (2330) | [...] If only this Ideas project had been approved, that’s a minifig that could have been realized (although in this project, the legs are attached less comically) [...]
(18 months ago, Nov 12, 2022, to Catalog) |
| Re: figure NJO668 - chetzler (2330) | [...] I suspect it is intentional due to they way he is assembled in the set (he’s used as a statue of sorts).
(18 months ago, Nov 12, 2022, to Catalog) |
| Re: "Technically New" vs "Used": a poll - chetzler (2330) | [...] Thanks! 👍😄 🤡 That's great stuff! Like I said, you're the expert! I only wish someone else here had cared enough to point out my myraid flaws. Can I reach [...]
(19 months ago, Oct 17, 2022, to Selling) |
| Re: "Technically New" vs "Used": a poll - chetzler (2330) | [...] Well, you're clearly the expert here. I'm sorry to have upset you, friend. If it's not too much trouble, can you please browse my shop and tell me what [...]
(19 months ago, Oct 17, 2022, to Selling) |
| Re: "Technically New" vs "Used": a poll - chetzler (2330) | [...] Of course they are. The former describes condition, the latter describes value. [...] ...and people are still willing and happy to pay a discounted price for those [...]
(19 months ago, Oct 17, 2022, to Selling) |
| Re: "Technically New" vs "Used": a poll - chetzler (2330) | [...] It depends on the price and my intended usage. I might buy it for chili, stew or even pet food. As I said, the parts are described honestly regardless of whether I list [...]
(19 months ago, Oct 16, 2022, to Selling) |
| "Technically New" vs "Used": a poll - chetzler (2330) | Since I've been selling parts, I've separated "ugly" new parts into bulk lots of "seconds". These bulk lots are listed cheaply as new items with unmistakable descriptions [...]
(19 months ago, Oct 15, 2022, to Selling) |
| Re: RIP new shiny pieces - chetzler (2330) | [...] Ugh! It's awful. This is one of my biggest gripes with LEGO quality. I'm working on parting out 10 of (Set 10497-1) right now. I just got to bag 7, which contains [...]
(19 months ago, Oct 14, 2022, to LEGO products) |
| How fearful are we… - chetzler (2330) | In Off Topic, BricksOfFaith writes: [...] (redacted image of controversial flag) "I know this image conjures painful memories for some people and is a contentious [...]
(20 months ago, Oct 11, 2022, to Off Topic) |
| Re: How fearful are we... - chetzler (2330) | [...] Done, and I'm not your friend. I only wanted you to know that just becasue the other thread is locked doesn't mean we can't continue talking. This topic [...]
(20 months ago, Oct 10, 2022, to Off Topic) |
| Re: How fearful are we... - chetzler (2330) | [...] No fear at all of how admins on a privately-owned website want to run their forum. I can send PMs too. How fearful are you?
(20 months ago, Oct 10, 2022, to Off Topic) |
| Re: Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! - chetzler (2330) | [...] Wow. :| That is certainly a compelling argument. :|:| I always thought I was posting here as a red space man. :D I must really be deep in your head if you can remember [...]
(20 months ago, Oct 10, 2022, to Off Topic) |
| Re: Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! - chetzler (2330) | [...] :O You watch your mouth, young man! :D [...] Great! You've mastered a reverse image search and possibly a thesaurus as well. Ideaolouge is a pretty broad descriptor [...]
(20 months ago, Oct 10, 2022, to Off Topic) |
| Re: Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! - chetzler (2330) | Belligerent, rude and ignorant. Glad to see you're still on brand, Cory. Do you know who is depicted in that image? In Off Topic, popsicle writes: [...]
(20 months ago, Oct 10, 2022, to Off Topic) |
| Re: Does anyone care? - chetzler (2330) | [...] Nailed it! It was the "...seems to stir something within in you..." wasn't it? Now that I reread it, I can't help but hear the dulcet tones of Barry White as [...]
(22 months ago, Aug 10, 2022, to General) |
| Re: Does anyone care? - chetzler (2330) | [...] It was anything but, Cory. Both your responses landed with unfiltered vitriol and some hints of anger, but still nothing resembling a point. It appears that you simply [...]
(22 months ago, Aug 10, 2022, to General) |
| Re: Does anyone care? - chetzler (2330) | [...] Cory, I'm not even surprised that you're the first response to that post. We've talked about this before. Your weird fixation with me and your compulsion [...]
(22 months ago, Aug 9, 2022, to General) |
| Re: Does anyone care? - chetzler (2330) | [...] Thank you! Can you guys adopt a more preemptive approach to moderation? This member is practically made of (Part 4495a,5)(Part 4495a,5)(Part 4495a,5) This is BrickLink, [...]
(22 months ago, Aug 9, 2022, to General) |
| Re: Goodbye Bricklink Forum. - chetzler (2330) | [...] I haven't had anything rubbed in my face this month. The way I understand it, this month is primarily about being free to choose who we wish to love and partner [...]
(23 months ago, Jun 27, 2022, to Off Topic) |
| Re: Request a Quote - chetzler (2330) | [...] The interface is not intuitive. This has been mentioned to management many times but there have been no changes. You have to click through like you intend to place [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 28, 2022, to Shipping) |
| Re: Scam or Not? - chetzler (2330) | How is this even possible? Aren't sellers required to obtain one buying feedback before being allowed to sell? In General, rab1234 writes: [...]
(26 months ago, Mar 19, 2022, to General) |
| Re: Is this Lego? - chetzler (2330) | [...] Pretty sure you've got the metal pegs from a cribbage board. Each one is 2-3 cm long? There are three each of two colors, so it looks like you have a complete set.
(27 months ago, Feb 16, 2022, to Help) |
| Re: Shipstation charging fees? - chetzler (2330) | [...] Mine was $2.22, but with no indication as to what it was for. I opened a case with PayPal to contest it, but, of course, they sided with Shipstation. The amazing thing [...]
(28 months ago, Feb 2, 2022, to Shipping) |
| Shipstation charging fees? - chetzler (2330) | Is this something I missed? I have a nominal change on my PayPal account for Shipstation that is not related to any label. Is this some sort of fee they are charging?
(28 months ago, Feb 2, 2022, to Shipping) |
| Re: Squared vs Round pin hole - chetzler (2330) | [...] Why? Why does it matter whether or not LEGO treats it as a functional difference? The part has a clear functional distinction that may help or hinder builders. In [...]
(28 months ago, Jan 15, 2022, to Catalog) |
| Re: ShipStation Address Validation - chetzler (2330) | [...] That juxtaposition of used vs useless tickled my funny bone for some reason. English is such a weird language...or maybe I'm just not getting enough sleep.
(28 months ago, Jan 15, 2022, to Shipping) |
| Re: ShipStation Address Validation - chetzler (2330) | [...] Thanks, their customer support already sent me there. Their support is worthless but they seem resigned to this fact. Here was a response I got: "If you are looking [...]
(28 months ago, Jan 15, 2022, to Shipping) |
| Re: Squared vs Round pin hole - chetzler (2330) | [...] That thought crossed my mind because I have encountered that exact problem with that part. But builders might also want to insert a bar into the other part as well, [...]
(28 months ago, Jan 15, 2022, to Catalog) |
| Squared vs Round pin hole - chetzler (2330) | The following part has two separate entries distinguished by a difference in the pin hole. (Part 65098) (Part 32138) This part below displays the same type of variation but it [...]
(28 months ago, Jan 15, 2022, to Catalog) |
| ShipStation Address Validation - chetzler (2330) | Just got switched over to this garbage. I've created 10 labels so far. On the last 8, ShipStation forces me to accept or reject an address update (which is merely the [...]
(28 months ago, Jan 15, 2022, to Shipping) |
| Re: New Windscreen - chetzler (2330) | [...] LEGO's quality control for windscreens, tiles, panels, large bricks and slopes is just awful (anything with a large smooth surface). I routinely cull 20-50% [...]
(29 months ago, Jan 9, 2022, to General) |
| Re: PayPal pay for "service" only? - chetzler (2330) | [...] Yeah that is what the PP rep repeatedly said to which I replied, "great, but PP gets to pocket the extra fees". After the second time this exchange occured I was shocked [...]
(30 months ago, Dec 11, 2021, to Payment Methods) |
| PayPal pay for "service" only? - chetzler (2330) | I have a PP payment that came through without an address. It was from a freight forwarder in Asia. I have a PP rep trying to tell me that the buyer selected "service" rather [...]
(30 months ago, Dec 11, 2021, to Payment Methods) |
| Re: Why would a buyer... - chetzler (2330) | [...] If you are confident that the buyer has no intention of paying, just relist the set and let the NPB play out. I've done this a couple of times. Why not have your [...]
(30 months ago, Dec 7, 2021, to Selling) |
| Re: Store: Play Brick - chetzler (2330) | [...] 😄 If we've learned anything in the last five years it's that everyone is entitled to his or her own reality. Just create your own alternate facts and you're [...]
(30 months ago, Nov 21, 2021, to Help) |
| Re: Store: Play Brick - chetzler (2330) | [...] Perhaps this is why the site is experiencing performance problems? I know how much space ~280,000 parts occupies in my LEGO room. If had 3500 times that amount (1 [...]
(30 months ago, Nov 21, 2021, to Help) |
| Re: About neon colors - chetzler (2330) | [...] I'm sorry I can't offer up any information about your question, but I wanted to complement the tiles you used to identify both the LEGO and BL color names. Did [...]
(31 months ago, Nov 12, 2021, to Colors) |
| Missing part in 76156, Domo - chetzler (2330) | I just parted out 5 of (Set 76156-1) and found that in every set, all three of the (Part 15573,103) were missing. It is indicated in the instructions and in the BL inventory, [...]
(31 months ago, Oct 24, 2021, to LEGO products) |
| Re: Unpopular Opinion - chetzler (2330) | [...] I don't think you're out of line with that opinion. I'd probably also find that to be a difficult situation. Unless a customer makes a specific packing request, [...]
(32 months ago, Oct 1, 2021, to Off Topic) |
| Re: Attack of the Cones - chetzler (2330) | [...] I disagree. An opinative generalization cannot be used to nullify a specific narrowly-defined example. "Cone" is descriptive, unambiguous, and well-understood. Even [...]
(32 months ago, Oct 1, 2021, to Catalog) |
| Re: Attack of the Cones - chetzler (2330) | [...] Agreed. "Cones" is a useful, logical category. I hope we do not lose it. Even TLG considers it a category. How silly would it be to have a set called "Disks and Cones" [...]
(32 months ago, Oct 1, 2021, to Catalog) |
| Re: Assembled set. Negative feedback. - chetzler (2330) | [...] The negative feedback you left is disingenuous: it completely ignores the buyer's legitimate complaint. As others have said, you should show some contrition and [...]
(32 months ago, Oct 1, 2021, to Selling) |
| Re: Get rid of Kentuckiana Bricks - chetzler (2330) | You're right, there absolutely is a doxa at play here. Your word choice is remarkably apt since doxa does not imply uniformity. Ergo, you should reconsider the "only-one-good-way-to-run-a-BL-shop [...]
(32 months ago, Sep 25, 2021, to Problem Order) |
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