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View Thread Re: Prefer my Bricklink Classic? - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Agreed, but I'd rather it didn't waste the space saying it, we both have chosen the one that we like years ago.
(8 months ago, Sep 16, 2023, to Suggestions)
View Thread Prefer my Bricklink Classic? - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
On the profile page there is a banner 'Prefer My Bricklink Classis?' with a button to change styles. This website update was years ago, can we remove this to settings [...]
(8 months ago, Sep 16, 2023, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Rude seller ou_sooners_1 ace of bricks - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Ask and you shall receive. :P
(8 months ago, Sep 14, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: OIRR - do you use it? - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] No. If buyer wants a change it is usually just the odd brick. I just refund it and eat the fraction of a penny in fees rather than spend the time going through the [...]
(8 months ago, Sep 7, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: Mystery Minifigure Cardboard Boxes - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] I still miss the first two series, where you could memorise the barcode pattern and get what you want.
(8 months ago, Aug 27, 2023, to New Sets)
View Thread Re: Fun memories from my 20 years on Bricklink - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
I've a few coincidences out of the thousands of orders I've had. My family lives spread out over the UK, I have had orders from someone who lives on my dad's road, [...]
(8 months ago, Aug 26, 2023, to Announce)
View Thread Re: Selling Help - Wanted Lists - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Sending you contact details of users who match your parts on their wanted lists would definitely be a huge data breach. If your store has a decent range and attractive [...]
(9 months ago, Aug 18, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Selling Help - Wanted Lists - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] When you add stock to your store there is a 'send out wanted list notification' button. As a buyer you can opt to be notified when sellers list items on your [...]
(9 months ago, Aug 18, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Why do people do this? - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Those prices seem to me to be placeholders on items that really should be in a stockroom rather than for sale. But hey, someone may want one desperately.
(9 months ago, Aug 13, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Corrosion - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Have you tried a fibre glass pen?
(9 months ago, Jul 30, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: 10% off coupon for your feedback - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] I think the problem isn't 'telling a potential buyer about it'. More like 'telling existing buyers that if they act in a way beneficial to you, then [...]
(9 months ago, Jul 29, 2023, to Sales)
View Thread Re: New Users, NSS and Feedback - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] I would prefer it if the feedback % was based on the feedback from the last year. Stores can get better (or worse) over time. That was one neutral from 5 years [...]
(10 months ago, Jun 28, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: Community Poll .. Spam & Forum - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] I really like the idea of more checkboxes to show hide posts rather than having to moderate the posts themselves. The problem with not displaying posts below a user defined [...]
(11 months ago, Jun 18, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Community Poll .. Spam & Forum - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Agreed, this would be my preference also. Having said that 'stay logged in on this device' has been broken for 5 years, so I wouldn't expect coding changes [...]
(11 months ago, Jun 18, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Ridiculous amounts of spam on forum - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] It would be easier if there were a report post option along with View/Cancel/Reply on the forum rather than having to go through the problem centre and dig out the message [...]
(12 months ago, May 19, 2023, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: 20% off everything - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Advertising a sale to drive people to your store and then not having things on offer is a quick way to get on least favourite lists.
(12 months ago, May 18, 2023, to Sales)
View Thread Re: PayPal API error - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Are you trying to pay in a currency the seller does not accept? If you are paying in $ and the buyer only takes € for example the payment won't go through.
(12 months ago, Apr 30, 2023, to Payment Methods)
View Thread Re: How much time NSS needs? - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] There is no time limit. A NSS is just an official notice to raise an issue with the seller. They may never respond to it.
(13 months ago, Apr 23, 2023, to Problem Order)
View Thread Re: lego star wars on my store - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Your store is closed.
(13 months ago, Apr 19, 2023, to Sales)
View Thread Re: Color Name Changes? - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] The whole LBG/Stone grey thing is fine, but green/dark green would be way too confusing, and I definitely don't want to start calling tan 'brick yellow'.
(13 months ago, Mar 30, 2023, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Suggestion for crowbar LEGO tool? - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Not sure if they are called the same thing in Canads, but search for Bojo tools. There are loads of different types and sizes. In plastic they won't scratch up [...]
(14 months ago, Mar 11, 2023, to My Own Creation)
View Thread Re: Red feedback received w/o any transaction !! - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] EU law requires that you do this on request without any reason needed from the buyer. Also without penalty.
(14 months ago, Mar 4, 2023, to Feedback)
View Thread Re: How is this not feedback manipulation? - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] What would you report to Bricklink? There was an error in the order which needs to be addressed. At the end of the day it's down to you to sort it. Mistakes happen, [...]
(14 months ago, Feb 25, 2023, to Feedback)
View Thread Re: New store opened with new items added - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] No disrespect, but with only 16 lots you aren't going to appear on many people's wanted list. Also the first item I looked at, the standard 3899 lego cup in red [...]
(15 months ago, Feb 13, 2023, to New Stores)
View Thread Re: Still prevalent today... - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] But we would still do it, and tut under our breath at those who do not.
(16 months ago, Jan 13, 2023, to Buying)
View Thread Re: Royal Mail delays - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] I'm closing also. Last 2nd class postage for Xmas has been brought forward again. I don't really want to turn away 2 weeks worth of customers, but experience [...]
(17 months ago, Dec 8, 2022, to General)
View Thread Re: Logging in on multiple machines/browsers - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] No problem at all on PC. Often have 2 logged in no problems. I do have problems keeping my android devices logged in. I almost always have to log in again when I come [...]
(17 months ago, Dec 6, 2022, to General)
View Thread Re: Unfair neutral feedback - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] [...] I'm not sure how it is in the states, but here in the UK customer feedback is hugely important in bricks and mortar retail. As a retail manager in my main [...]
(19 months ago, Oct 16, 2022, to Problem Order)
View Thread Re: Paid twice the taxes, the seller doesn't care - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] I don't see you can really blame the seller for this. You say they shipped with the documents so they have followed the correct procedure. If the seller is happy [...]
(20 months ago, Sep 20, 2022, to Help)
View Thread Re: My surplus lego - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] I used Brickstore for this. It's what got me into this mess in the first place! I used it to catalogue my loose bricks, then when I worked out the pricing features [...]
(21 months ago, Aug 17, 2022, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Colour variation on fence - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Is the lighter red slightly translucent? I've seen something similar on parts like wind up motor keys. Matt
(21 months ago, Aug 16, 2022, to General)
View Thread Re: New buyer help - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Would your Chitchats prices be different if 2lbs was 900g not 450g?
(21 months ago, Aug 11, 2022, to Help)
View Thread Re: Disappearing lots - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] I'm sure there are some issues with the database server side. I definitely have cases where I count incorrectly, and list incorrectly, but I am 100% positive that [...]
(22 months ago, Jul 27, 2022, to Technical Issues)
View Thread Re: Order claimed as fraudulent - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] I'm in the exact same situation. It's not possible to set the payment back to none. You can only go back as far as bounced. You can't start an NPB from [...]
(22 months ago, Jul 22, 2022, to Problem Order)
View Thread Re: Don’t buy anything from kyled567 - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Oops, my mistake. In that case I would definitely start NSS if the seller hasn't responded to any messages. I hope you paid by Paypal, if so, put a claim in with [...]
(22 months ago, Jul 13, 2022, to Buying)
View Thread Re: How often is too often for payment reminders? - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Pretty much the same here. I send a repeat invoice direct to the buyers email at point B. Point C is the key. How I proceed depends entirely on whether I have had any [...]
(22 months ago, Jul 13, 2022, to Problem Order)
View Thread Re: Don’t buy anything from kyled567 - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] I'm not supporting in any way not responding to messages. With that said, it has been 4 days, two of which were the weekend, and the store terms state that shipping [...]
(22 months ago, Jul 13, 2022, to Buying)
View Thread Re: Uh, what part could this be? - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] It's made in 2 pieces, I've had a couple of broken ones where the hinge has separated from the brick. It could have been an error, or is it possible it has been [...]
(22 months ago, Jul 9, 2022, to Help)
View Thread Re: Instant check-out - adding package weight - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Go into settings and then shipping. Select the shipping method then scroll down a bit. You can see the weight/cost bands in a table, called Destination and Base Rate. [...]
(23 months ago, Jun 2, 2022, to Help)
View Thread Re: Advice please... - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] I can't answer for the other sellers involved. But mine was a small order which I just refunded as I didn't think anything of it at the time, so there was no [...]
(24 months ago, May 12, 2022, to Help)
View Thread Re: Advice please... - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] It's a valid address. Points to a normal residential location on Google.
(24 months ago, May 11, 2022, to Help)
View Thread Re: BrickLink Invoice - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Bricklink's corporation tax not yours I would assume, it's the last month of the tax year so they are finalising their income.
(26 months ago, Mar 8, 2022, to Help)
View Thread Re: A story with a little bitter taste - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] I once had a guy claim a figure was lost in the post, so I refunded. A few weeks later I noticed he was a seller also and had a poke around in his store. He had the [...]
(27 months ago, Feb 17, 2022, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Force "complete" a shipment? - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] If an order is at 'recieved' it is only the buyer that can then change the status. You will always get a certain percentage of orders that the buyer will never [...]
(28 months ago, Jan 20, 2022, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Switching to UK sales only for UK stores - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
Stopped posting overseas at the start of Covid. The increased risk of delays and loss has not encouraged me to start back up again. It's a pity as about 25% of my sales [...]
(28 months ago, Jan 3, 2022, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Tired of typing "light/dark bluish gray" ... - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] That would be really useful, if only to remove my mental doubt about whether 'grey' is spelt the English or American way every single time I type it in.
(29 months ago, Dec 18, 2021, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Buying Stickers - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] If you put the set number of the stickers you want in the search bar, you will see a listing say in 'Item consists of XXX parts' Click this and it will give you [...]
(30 months ago, Nov 17, 2021, to Buying)
View Thread Re: Any UK drainage experts ? - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Only thing I know is that a new soakaway would have to be 3m from the house. We have one at the front of ours, everything else goes into waterbutts. Matt
(35 months ago, Jun 30, 2021, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Looking for HP minifigs - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Search for "HP*" and then select minifigures.
(35 months ago, Jun 25, 2021, to Searching)
View Thread Re: Am I right and everyone else wrong? - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Are you trying to tell the the difference between dark red and reddish brown, or brown (the older colour) and reddish brown?
(46 months ago, Jul 10, 2020, to Colors)
View Thread Re: We need protection from postal delay negs - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] I do agree with you. I also feel to a certain degree that us sending out thousands of packages of kids toy parts a day using a highly stressed postal system, is bringing [...]
(48 months ago, Jun 2, 2020, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Why are these Hinges? - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Merge Tail and Aircraft maybe?
(48 months ago, May 25, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Category Definitions Discussion - Parts A sect - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] As lift arms are a part type in their own right, I would argue against using the term to describe items that do not fit in that category. Also, although I can see it [...]
(49 months ago, Apr 18, 2020, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Specific Lots -> Specific Countries - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] How about manually setting the dimensions of the sets to something huge, and then allocating a postage method for that size that's UK only. And adding something [...]
(57 months ago, Aug 18, 2019, to Inventories)
View Thread Re: Lost Remarks and inventories after Bricksync - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Have a look at a couple of your recent Bricksync backups in the data folder, you should be able to use one to roll back your inventory.
(60 months ago, Jun 9, 2019, to Inventories)
View Thread 'Prefer My BrickLink Classic?' - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
Can we please remove the 'Prefer My Bricklink Classic?' (and the corresponding one from the old screen) from the top of the 'My Bricklink' page. It [...]
(60 months ago, Jun 8, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: 4070a - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Yes, if you look from the inside, the hole is always moulded there. Sometimes there is a thin skin over it. I think all my newer parts have the slot, with older ones [...]
(60 months ago, May 26, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Protest of 3830c01 marked for deletion - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Not saying it should be deleted, but that reason is valid. There are plenty of sets where the two parts have different colours. Why would those combinations not be [...]
(60 months ago, May 20, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Part identification 3229a ; 3230a - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Inside is a sharper curve and has a smooth top. Outside is shallower curve and has a serrated top.
(61 months ago, May 4, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Lego Discovery Center Fabrik Promo Brick 2014 - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] I have a couple of similar bricks I can't find listed. I'm pretty sure I read on here (can't remember if it was on the forum, or the guidelines for part [...]
(63 months ago, Feb 20, 2019, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Irresponsible people in bricklink - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] You would also need to make Paypal Onsite your only payment method. I've had a couple of people have an instant invoice, and then not pay, or have problems with payment.
(63 months ago, Feb 15, 2019, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] But as a Bricklink seller? There are lots less overheads involved in selling 10 items to one buyer, than one each to 10 buyers. Unless OP was intending it to be like [...]
(69 months ago, Aug 30, 2018, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Trans-Clear not a known color for 3001? - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] I would have thought panels would be used rather than bricks in modern sets for clear.
(70 months ago, Jul 26, 2018, to Colors)
View Thread Re: Bush / Bushing - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] I've seen both, but then I have always thought a bushing was a plain bearing, which this part isn't. (Although it sort of can be.)
(71 months ago, Jul 5, 2018, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: Negative feedback on orders that are "purged" - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] [...] My favoured solution would be feedback rating only calculated on the last 12months transactions, with the exception of NPB/NSS which I feel should be on permanent [...]
(74 months ago, Apr 18, 2018, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Separate professional and private sellers - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] From the point of view of the Internal Revenue Service if [...] It is the same in the UK. If you are offering goods for sale with the intent to make a profit, then [...]
(75 months ago, Mar 7, 2018, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Getting Frustrated Now With Bricklink - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] I've been on BO for 3 weeks and in that time over 50 stores have opened. Bricklink has 100 fewer stores than in the summer last year (UK stores). Small [...]
(75 months ago, Feb 28, 2018, to Problem)
View Thread Re: Separate category for damaged items - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] [...] As well as this, it will prevent 'filler bricks' from distorting the price guide downwards for used parts.
(76 months ago, Jan 31, 2018, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Sellers who smoke should let buyers know - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] [...] If you sell parts and they smell of smoke for whatever reason then it will be a problem. Even if you don't smoke near them , it is likely that they will get [...]
(76 months ago, Jan 20, 2018, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Seach According to Country - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] You can already do this, just hit 'more options', then hit the 'seller location' buttons.
(78 months ago, Nov 29, 2017, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Convert all units to Metric - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Sort of, but when was the last time you were out for the night and bought 0.568 litres of beer? Fortunately metric / imperial isn't the end of the world to convert. [...]
(79 months ago, Oct 24, 2017, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Tablet friendly website - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] I can use the menus fine. But I still want a mobile version. There is far too much zooming in and moving the screen around on a desktop site aimed at a 24" screen to [...]
(81 months ago, Sep 17, 2017, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Make sellers actually verify complete - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Agreed. If sellers list things as complete, when they are not. There won't really be anything stopping them just ticking the 100% button when they are not.
(82 months ago, Aug 15, 2017, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Where are our manners gone?! - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] Do you mean, for example, capital letters at the start of a sentence? :) Matt
(86 months ago, Apr 23, 2017, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: new sets shouldn't be incomplete - WhiteHorseMatt (1422)
[...] I have just bought two copies of a set I wanted a minifig from. One is MISB, the other has clearly had several years of being played with. If I take out the figs I want [...]
(90 months ago, Dec 11, 2016, to Suggestions)