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View Thread Re: Fake or real? - Cob (3567)
[...] Playmobil has been making toys for a long time.
(4 months ago, Feb 1, 2024, to Catalog Identification)
View Thread Re: Fake or real? - Cob (3567)
[...] I don't think I would sell them in my store.
(4 months ago, Jan 31, 2024, to Catalog Identification)
View Thread Re: Fake or real? - Cob (3567)
[...] They don't look real to me. However additional photos would be needed to make a decision. The trigger loop looks off, the sights are inconsistent, no circle mark [...]
(4 months ago, Jan 31, 2024, to Catalog Identification)
View Thread Re: sh010 Variant - Cob (3567)
[...] 🤯
(4 months ago, Jan 18, 2024, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: What do you think about seller notice? - Cob (3567)
[...] I consider both you and the seller to be victims. Both of you have been hurt with the negative feedback.
(4 months ago, Jan 18, 2024, to Media)
View Thread Re: What do you think about seller notice? - Cob (3567)
[...] I generally write something similar to this when the torso is cracked, no one has complained. (URL) (URL) (URL)
(4 months ago, Jan 17, 2024, to Media)
View Thread LEGO T-Shirt humor - Cob (3567)
Those who are interested on where to find this t-shirt, search these key words. Geekoutfit Pain Scale
(4 months ago, Jan 9, 2024, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: BrickStore price guide question - Cob (3567)
I think the that the data is in two parts, one with reference data and two embedded txt files that are linked to the reference data. I will try these steps, but this export of [...]
(5 months ago, Dec 31, 2023, to Related Software)
View Thread Re: BrickStore price guide question - Cob (3567)
Thanks for this information. In Related Software, wildchicken13 writes: [...]
(5 months ago, Dec 31, 2023, to Related Software)
View Thread Re: BrickStore price guide question - Cob (3567)
Thanks Nubs GPT! In Related Software, Nubs_Select writes: [...]
(5 months ago, Dec 31, 2023, to Related Software)
View Thread BrickStore price guide question - Cob (3567)
The price guide in BrickStore is now in a SQLite file. In the past I would would gather all of the txt files and accumulate them into one price guide file to assist in determining [...]
(5 months ago, Dec 29, 2023, to Related Software)
View Thread Satire humor - Cob (3567)
(URL)
(5 months ago, Dec 26, 2023, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: I can't identify this figure..... - Cob (3567)
[...] Looks like a great find!
(5 months ago, Dec 18, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: Requirments for new sellers - Cob (3567)
When I joined BrickLink I was very suspicious that this was a real site that actually shipped LEGO, I made my first purchases carefully. When I became a seller I was not sure [...]
(5 months ago, Dec 9, 2023, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Poll - Cob (3567)
[...] I am missing something, have not been on the forum for a while. What is the message id?
(6 months ago, Dec 7, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Cigarette Smoke - Try to salvage or Return? - Cob (3567)
1. Is there an effective way to thoroughly clean and remove odor from figs, polybags, and parts without ruining them? Dawn soap and water
(6 months ago, Dec 1, 2023, to Buying)
View Thread Re: HELP: International shipment damaged - Cob (3567)
[...] Learned my lesson long ago, I don’t ship Internationally in bags. Only boxes.
(6 months ago, Nov 29, 2023, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: My store still close.. Why?? - Cob (3567)
[...] Post a screenshot of what is locked. I'm not sure if you are looking in the correct location.
(6 months ago, Nov 17, 2023, to Technical Issues)
View Thread Re: My store still close.. Why?? - Cob (3567)
[...] Go here (URL) Click Management Click Open Click Save Changes
(6 months ago, Nov 17, 2023, to Technical Issues)
View Thread Re: Torn or Ripped or Torn & Ripped or Rip Torn ? - Cob (3567)
You can buy a used phone or tablet for cheap and use it for this purpose.
(6 months ago, Nov 12, 2023, to Catalog Identification)
View Thread Reopening sales - Cob (3567)
I wonder how many sellers are going to have a "reopening" sale? All jokes aside. Welcome back everything, it has been a long several days. Thanks to everyone at BrickLink [...]
(6 months ago, Nov 8, 2023, to Sales)
View Thread USA to Germany - VAT question - Cob (3567)
Does Bricklink automatically collect the VAT when shipping from the USA to Germany? I have a buyer asking how VAT works to Germany and I do not know.
(7 months ago, Oct 28, 2023, to Taxes)
View Thread Re: buyer trying to lowball me after purchase? - Cob (3567)
[...] Canceling opens up the possibility of negative feedback. Consider opening a NPB complaint instead.
(7 months ago, Oct 26, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Real or fake legs - Cob (3567)
[...] Those legs may be from a key chain or some type of minifig that started as "gear" instead in a set.
(7 months ago, Oct 26, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: Double accounts - Cob (3567)
[...] Why post this? This isn't helpful nor is it nice. When potential buyers read these posts, do you think that they are more or less likely to purchase from your store?
(7 months ago, Oct 26, 2023, to Problem Order)
View Thread Re: $50,000+ Of Fake Deadpools Sold On BrickLink - Cob (3567)
How did you get $50,000? In the last 6 months 87 new sold at $50 = $4,350 177 used sold at $33 = $5,800 At the last 6 month rate every Deadpool sold would have to have been [...]
(7 months ago, Oct 24, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: What MF does this belong to? - Cob (3567)
[...] Every time I read this subject line, I picture Samuel L Jackson asking this question...
(7 months ago, Oct 20, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: Strange minifigs - anyone seen them before? - Cob (3567)
[...] Do they come apart? Can you take the helmet off of the head and the head off of the torso? I wonder if the pieces underneath look normal.
(7 months ago, Oct 12, 2023, to Searching)
View Thread Re: Customer Payment declined, how do I re-invoic - Cob (3567)
[...] Send them an invoice directly from PayPal.
(8 months ago, Sep 21, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: new boxed sealed bionicles,Tao Lhikan kikanol - Cob (3567)
[...] (URL)
(8 months ago, Sep 21, 2023, to Price Guide)
View Thread Re: Buyer's BL page says order paid- not paid - Cob (3567)
[...] I also have had issues making payments through eBay using paypal. The issue was resolved if I first logged into paypal, the started the checkout process. You may ask [...]
(8 months ago, Sep 11, 2023, to Technical Issues)
View Thread Re: Buyer's BL page says order paid- not paid - Cob (3567)
[...] My guess is their bank information needs updated or they don't have enough funds. Ask them to preload their paypal account with enough funds and pay with paypal [...]
(8 months ago, Sep 11, 2023, to Technical Issues)
View Thread Re: Feedback - Cob (3567)
[...] You need to clear your browser data. However I am not sure how to do this for only 1 website.
(9 months ago, Sep 8, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: polll - Cob (3567)
[...] My wife always picks relish, but I tend to root for ketchup. I think mustard is the least popular in the hot dog races.
(9 months ago, Sep 5, 2023, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Proposal: Combined search for mold variants - Cob (3567)
[...] This is a little messy, but you can sort the results by item number. (URL)
(9 months ago, Aug 28, 2023, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: Proposal: Combined search for mold variants - Cob (3567)
[...] Try searching for this 48729* (URL)
(9 months ago, Aug 28, 2023, to Suggestions)
View Thread Re: cardboard sheets for backing for instructions - Cob (3567)
[...] I reuse many things but avoid anything used with food. You never know what food allergies may exist and many buyers don't like smells.
(9 months ago, Aug 25, 2023, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Missing piece is not listed in index - Cob (3567)
[...] (Part 11458)
(9 months ago, Aug 25, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: How do you ship a 48x48 baseplate - Cob (3567)
[...] My shipping method for these isn't pretty, but it is effective. I ship them in a very large bubble mailer (usually two large ones taped together) and cardboard [...]
(9 months ago, Aug 24, 2023, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Seller is asking for more money? - Cob (3567)
[...] PayPal TOS states that a seller cannot charge the fees to the buyer. BrickLink TOS states that all the fees must be stated upfront. I wouldn't pay the fees and [...]
(9 months ago, Aug 22, 2023, to Buying)
View Thread Re: Are Restocking Fees Allowed? - Cob (3567)
[...] Restocking fees are generally assessed at the time of the refund/return of items. If the buyer never pays, you can't keep a restocking fee. It is unlikely they [...]
(9 months ago, Aug 22, 2023, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Ship now or after payment is in bank - Cob (3567)
[...] I would ship now.
(9 months ago, Aug 21, 2023, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Why can't I refund an order? - Cob (3567)
[...] That is the error I get when I don't have the available funds to make the refund.
(9 months ago, Aug 16, 2023, to Technical Issues)
View Thread Re: Need 6 Million Pounds Per Month - Cob (3567)
[...] I doubt anyone believes this to be a real request. I was continuing the absurdness of the request by indicating that I could supply the LEGO, however, only if he has [...]
(9 months ago, Aug 16, 2023, to Buying)
View Thread Re: Need 6 Million Pounds Per Month - Cob (3567)
[...] I need proof that you have store for one month's supply before I can take the seriously.
(9 months ago, Aug 15, 2023, to Buying)
View Thread Re: Comic - Cob (3567)
[...] I couldn't think of a better place ;) lol
(9 months ago, Aug 15, 2023, to Off Topic)
View Thread Comic - Cob (3567)
Enjoy 😊
(9 months ago, Aug 15, 2023, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Why can't I refund an order? - Cob (3567)
[...] Do you have enough money in your paypal account to complete the refund?
(9 months ago, Aug 14, 2023, to Technical Issues)
View Thread Re: This is still uncool - Cob (3567)
[...] (URL) (URL)
(9 months ago, Aug 11, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: This is still uncool - Cob (3567)
[...] Someone else is doing this as well Lots 363042055 and 363081754
(9 months ago, Aug 11, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: Verifying Big Fig - Thanos SH230 - Cob (3567)
[...] Looks cloned to me.
(9 months ago, Aug 10, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: A moments silence please - Cob (3567)
[...] :)
(10 months ago, Aug 8, 2023, to General)
View Thread Bilbo Baggins torso - Cob (3567)
I found two of these torso's (Part 973pb1889c01) Before I get too excited, is there another version of the torso that is very similar but not quite the same or as valuable?
(10 months ago, Aug 4, 2023, to Catalog Identification)
View Thread Re: Do sellers look at negative buyer reviews? - Cob (3567)
[...] I'm not so worried about a buyer having bad feedback, your feedback response explains your situation. I'm am worried about the neutral you left for a different [...]
(10 months ago, Jul 29, 2023, to Buying)
View Thread Re: Anyone ever heard of this shipping problem. - Cob (3567)
[...] Did you use Endica to ship the 4 Kama cloths which caused the backcharge of $6.84 to the buyer? [...]
(10 months ago, Jul 25, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: Anyone ever heard of this shipping problem. - Cob (3567)
[...] I went to USPS and used the postage calculator. Selected these parameters: Used zip codes 90210 and 12345 Calculate price based on shape and size 0 Pounds 1 OZ Large [...]
(10 months ago, Jul 25, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: Anyone ever heard of this shipping problem. - Cob (3567)
[...] Thanks for correcting my "select" versus "advantage" error. Typo on my part. Yes, I will take your advice and ask the post office. As the OP sent the [...]
(10 months ago, Jul 25, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: Anyone ever heard of this shipping problem. - Cob (3567)
[...] Yes, had it happened to me a couple of times. Flat envelopes with tracking number are required to be sent priority mail not first class/ground select. To avoid this [...]
(10 months ago, Jul 25, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: Finished castle 375-2 - Cob (3567)
[...] (Set 375-2) You can see the listed prices of other sets with this link. In your condition I would value somewhere around the top price listed. Great job in keeping [...]
(10 months ago, Jul 24, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Can you have both Automated & Manual methods? - Cob (3567)
[...] You have to set them up separately, one for manual, one for automated.
(10 months ago, Jul 20, 2023, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: How to sell items not in BrickLink inventory? - Cob (3567)
[...] I didn't word that correctly, and I don't want anyone else to read your comment. Thank you for pointing out this error in my typing and notifying me to clarify [...]
(10 months ago, Jul 20, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: How to sell items not in BrickLink inventory? - Cob (3567)
[...] Too bad your comments were canceled...
(10 months ago, Jul 20, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: How to sell items not in BrickLink inventory? - Cob (3567)
[...] You went into grisly details of describing a very specific type of domestic abuse. That is not the same as mentioning the word shark.
(10 months ago, Jul 20, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: How to sell items not in BrickLink inventory? - Cob (3567)
[...] Did you know that according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence that 1 in 7 women and 1 in 25 men have been injured in cases of domestic violence. [...]
(10 months ago, Jul 20, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: How to sell items not in BrickLink inventory? - Cob (3567)
[...] Coming from the user who posted a comparison of domestic abuse to a custom minifigure.
(10 months ago, Jul 20, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: A million tiny bags - Cob (3567)
[...] I see that I am likely one of the seller you purchased from with many tiny bags. For me, selling used parts requires that pieces to be individually bagged. It is too [...]
(10 months ago, Jul 19, 2023, to Buying)
View Thread Re: Getting Rid of Fabric Softener Smell - Cob (3567)
[...] Have you tried Dawn soap?
(10 months ago, Jul 18, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: YAY! STORE'S BACK OPEN!!!! - Cob (3567)
To be clear, I don't care what the OP said or did. Your comparison was awful.
(10 months ago, Jul 17, 2023, to Announce)
View Thread Re: Not sure how to add weight band - Cob (3567)
[...] Weights above the weight band listed would default to manual invoice. Therefore in this situation, any order larger than 20oz will cause a manual invoice. Are you doing [...]
(10 months ago, Jul 17, 2023, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: New buyer not responding - Cob (3567)
[...] Turn on "Show only Instant Checkout methods to new buyers. " at this webpage (URL)
(10 months ago, Jul 17, 2023, to Help)
View Thread Re: where is 15428pr0001 - Cob (3567)
[...] this? (Part 15428pb01)
(10 months ago, Jul 16, 2023, to LEGO products)
View Thread Re: Neutral feedback - Cob (3567)
[...] 1. Respond to the feedback thanking them for the order 2. Start sending drive thru's to customers letting them know it shipped 3. Let the buyer know how it affects [...]
(11 months ago, Jul 9, 2023, to Feedback)
View Thread Re: Spam & Forum Community Poll results!!!! - Cob (3567)
[...]
(11 months ago, Jun 26, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Spam & Forum Community Poll results!!!! - Cob (3567)
[...] At no point did I perceive any of his comments to be screaming and/or full of exclamation points. I WOULD CONSIDER THIS TO BE SCREAMING AND FULL OF EXCLAMATION POINTS!!!!!!
(11 months ago, Jun 25, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: UNICEF paper certificate - Cob (3567)
[...] (Part 4215apb07)
(11 months ago, Jun 20, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: sick and tired about selling to England - Cob (3567)
[...] Last I checked this only applied to entities registered as a corporation. Does this apply to individuals?
(11 months ago, Jun 16, 2023, to Selling)
View Thread Re: 6720 Instructions - Cob (3567)
[...] I agree, the smaller image seems to match, but based on the item number the larger image was probably produced immediately after the smaller image and were released at [...]
(11 months ago, Jun 16, 2023, to Catalog Identification)
View Thread Re: 6720 Instructions - Cob (3567)
[...] I can use a copy machine to make good pictures. Which version is the offical instructions (or are both). I need to know which version you want me to upload [...]
(11 months ago, Jun 16, 2023, to Catalog Identification)
View Thread Re: 6720 Instructions - Cob (3567)
[...] Both versions have a map on the back of the instructions. The picture in the catalog matches neither instruction. The larger version has an advertisement box in the [...]
(11 months ago, Jun 15, 2023, to Catalog Identification)
View Thread 6720 Instructions - Cob (3567)
I have multiple sets of 6720 instructions and they are different sizes. Right is numbered 4160075 Left is numbered 4160070 Which is considered the official instructions (or [...]
(11 months ago, Jun 15, 2023, to Catalog Identification)
View Thread Re: How to change order status to Completed? - Cob (3567)
[...] Seller should stop at shipped. The buyer should mark at received or completed.
(11 months ago, Jun 15, 2023, to Problem Order)
View Thread Re: Green goblins mask - Cob (3567)
[...] Looks like LEGO to me.
(11 months ago, Jun 15, 2023, to Catalog Identification)
View Thread Re: I was scammed. - Cob (3567)
[...] Did the seller state a weight for the LEGO being sold? If so compare the weight of the postage versus the weight advertised. Generally the weight on the postage will [...]
(11 months ago, Jun 13, 2023, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: Thinking about buying, is it real? - Cob (3567)
[...] The teeth and eyes look incorrect.
(11 months ago, Jun 11, 2023, to Buying)
View Thread Re: Comic - Cob (3567)
[...] Haha Make sure you use the LEGO bricks made from plant based materials ;)
(12 months ago, Jun 1, 2023, to Off Topic)
View Thread Comic - Cob (3567)
Enjoy
(12 months ago, May 31, 2023, to Off Topic)
View Thread Re: 98.44% approval rating & no activity last 6 m - Cob (3567)
[...] Did you contact to ask why?
(12 months ago, May 31, 2023, to General)
View Thread Re: Shipping regular mail no tracking - Cob (3567)
[...] Most ship with a tracking number as it provides proof of delivery. PayPal and Stripe require this proof to fight buyer no shipping claims. At times I offer a no tracking [...]
(12 months ago, May 29, 2023, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: harmonized code for empty box - Cob (3567)
[...] Correct, custom forms to ship an empty LEGO box.
(12 months ago, May 26, 2023, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: harmonized code for empty box - Cob (3567)
[...] Thanks, I went ahead and selected 48191000. There doesn't appear to be a good category for single decorated cardboard box, but instead cardboard and paper in bulk.
(12 months ago, May 26, 2023, to Shipping)
View Thread harmonized code for empty box - Cob (3567)
What is the harmonized code for a decorated cardboard box (an empty LEGO box).
(12 months ago, May 25, 2023, to Shipping)
View Thread Re: Question about (warped) 65803 - Cob (3567)
Heat will straighten them out. I used heat to straighten large plates 6-7 years ago. I cannot remember the exact setting, but it was something as follows: Set your oven to [...]
(13 months ago, May 10, 2023, to LEGO products)
View Thread Re: Default location for search - Cob (3567)
[...] Yes, but usually no. I’m gluten intolerant so I’m pretty careful about which cookies I accept. 🤣😂
(13 months ago, May 5, 2023, to Searching)
View Thread Re: Default location for search - Cob (3567)
[...] Great thought, and yes using the extension. I am not toggled to USA.
(13 months ago, May 5, 2023, to Searching)
View Thread Re: Default location for search - Cob (3567)
[...] My setting look the same as this photo but defaults to USA.
(13 months ago, May 5, 2023, to Searching)
View Thread Re: BrickStore question - Cob (3567)
[...] Thanks! Reading is sooo hard! ;)
(13 months ago, May 5, 2023, to Related Software)
View Thread BrickStore question - Cob (3567)
How do I cause BrickStore to load my saved column layout by default? Every time I open the program I have to load my saved layout.
(13 months ago, May 4, 2023, to Related Software)
View Thread Default location for search - Cob (3567)
How do I change my default location for the searching for items to purchase? It keeps defaulting to USA only.
(13 months ago, May 4, 2023, to Searching)
View Thread Re: "Not a legitimate part"? - Cob (3567)
[...] When will items marked for deletion be removed from the catalog? (URL)
(13 months ago, May 2, 2023, to Catalog)
View Thread Re: To contact the seller or not - Cob (3567)
1) Yes contact seller, I didn't realize there was a difference. I would want to know that difference. 2) The picture with the white and green brick are not clear [...]
(13 months ago, Apr 13, 2023, to General)

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