Redisplay Messages: Compact | Brief | All | Full Show Messages: All | Without Replies| Author: | Adjour  | | Posted: | Mar 4, 2024 19:49 | | Subject: | Re: What would you do? | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Shipping | |
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| In Shipping, fallinglegos81 writes:
| | In Shipping, Adjour writes:
| | In Shipping, fallinglegos81 writes:
| | Good Morning Forum,
I had a customer reach out asking if I could reduce my shipping before purchasing
a set. I only do instant check out and not invoices. I explained in the email
that the shipping cost is what I believe is a fair price and I don't reduce
shipping. I told him thank you for his interested.
He never wrote back but a day later they purchased the item he had emailed about
and in the comments "Hi. Can you please reduce shipping cost a few dollars
to reflect ups advantage which is cheaper? Thanks!" after I already told
him no and after he had paid.
I don't want to be petty but I'm annoyed that I told them no and ignored
it.
What would you do?
Thanks!
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I'm confused. Are they asking for a discount or are they asking for a cheaper
shipping method? The impression I get from your post is you want to send it priority
instead of ground advantage, and they are asking for ground.
In that case I'd do what the buyer asks.
Crystal
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Thanks for the replay, they are wanting the shipping cheaper after I told them
I wouldn't reduce the price and after the already paid and purchased the
items.
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Yeah, I grasp that. You didn't really answer me though. Are you insisting
on sending it priority when it can be sent ground?
I get that you are annoyed, but if I was the buyer in a case like that, I'd
be annoyed as well.
If so, that's a strange hill to die on. IMO.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Mar 4, 2024 11:00 | | Subject: | Re: What would you do? | | Viewed: | 55 times | | Topic: | Shipping | |
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| In Shipping, fallinglegos81 writes:
| | Good Morning Forum,
I had a customer reach out asking if I could reduce my shipping before purchasing
a set. I only do instant check out and not invoices. I explained in the email
that the shipping cost is what I believe is a fair price and I don't reduce
shipping. I told him thank you for his interested.
He never wrote back but a day later they purchased the item he had emailed about
and in the comments "Hi. Can you please reduce shipping cost a few dollars
to reflect ups advantage which is cheaper? Thanks!" after I already told
him no and after he had paid.
I don't want to be petty but I'm annoyed that I told them no and ignored
it.
What would you do?
Thanks!
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I'm confused. Are they asking for a discount or are they asking for a cheaper
shipping method? The impression I get from your post is you want to send it priority
instead of ground advantage, and they are asking for ground.
In that case I'd do what the buyer asks.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Mar 3, 2024 21:57 | | Subject: | Re: Lego Lord of The Rings Set not selling... | | Viewed: | 93 times | | Topic: | Price Guide | |
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| In Price Guide, JustaKhajiit writes:
| | Hello,
I have had a lego set (Lord of the Rings Tower of Orthanc 10237-1) on sale for
a couple months now, but its just not selling....
I am thinking of cutting the pirce down to around 300 euro (now it is 350 euro),
but Im not sure if it's too low for the value of the set...
The set isn't complete and is missing quite a lot of items (no tree beard,
no minifigs and accessories, no eagle ,no Original box, no instructions, no Palantir,
no "3068bpb0661", no "33009pb045" ).
I am asking for help to find a good price for this set so that it will sell.
or any other tips to make this set more appealing.
Thanks for any tips or support!
https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=10237-1&name=The%20Tower%20of%20Orthanc&category=%5BThe%20Hobbit%20and%20The%20Lord%20of%20the%20Rings%5D%5BThe%20Lord%20of%20the%20Rings%5D#T=S&O={%22iconly%22:0}
PS. Sorry if this is the wrong forum to post.
(I have deleted the item a couple weeks back and now it is back up on my store,
so dont mind the list date)
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Theres a sold for $200 on ebay for the tower and 1 fig and an eagle. So I think
everyones estimate of about $150 is probably close.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Mar 2, 2024 21:22 | | Subject: | Re: Filed a NSS report. How long to resolution? | | Viewed: | 44 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, UTLF writes:
| | | | Only been? Immediately? What are you on?
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Sorry, must be the Elon Musk Beyonce Xbox Live Diet Weight Loss Keto Friendly
24-Hour Fast Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies I've been taking recently
| | It's not common at all for a seller to take 7+ days to ship (or respond). It takes 30 seconds to respond to an email.
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Of course it isn't common, but it happens; I don't think it's right,
but my gripe is the fact the buyer jumped right to an NSS when they haven't
read the store terms to know how the store(s) operate; it's also not right
that the messages have gone unanswered, but also happens for a variety of reasons
- which might be listed in the store terms that were skipped over
| | Way to (hopefully not)scare off a new user.
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BOO!
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They didn't "jump right to an NSS" though. At all.
the complete change from super serious scolding of a new user to a "look
how funny I am I really didn't mean what I said after all" tells
me everything I need to know. Have a good night.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Mar 2, 2024 20:07 | | Subject: | Re: Filed a NSS report. How long to resolution? | | Viewed: | 34 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, BackAgain1 writes:
| | In Help, UTLF writes:
| | | | I placed 8 orders the same day. All of them went to packed status in 24 hours and shipped a day after
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| | With this seller I messaged the last 3 of 7 days to ask when it might ship with no response.
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| | This seemed like the appropriate thing to do.
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It isn't, not when it's only been 7 days; this isn't Amazon, a lot
of sellers do this as a side hobby and can't prioritize getting orders out
the next day (even Amazon sometimes takes 5 days to ship)
| | No I didn't go digging around in any store policies.
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So you made an account, placed orders, ignored terms and conditions that you
agree to (it shows store terms while you go through the checkout process) but
somehow knew enough to immediately file an NSS?
That doesn't seem fair at all; have you also checked your spam folder in
your email to see if they replied directly?
I'm not saying Bricklink is perfect when it comes to sellers, there are some
that just don't care, but they are few and far between; I just think that
jumping the gun to an NSS without even reading the store terms is pretty drastic
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I don't claim to be the perfect buyer and I certainly make mistakes.
If this situation is normal (no contact after repeated attempts for this seller)
then they should have somewhere in the check out process in flashing red letters
in 100 pt font that this may take more than 1 week after packed status, to actually
ship. Fine I'd accept that and not place my order.
If the seller doesn't like what I've done then ship my order already.
Because I'm going to paypal/my credit card company in a couple days to get
my money back.
The part they have for sale is hard to obtain in any condition in any country
at any price. If they don't want to ship, I need to jump on the only other
seller that still has them. I just don't wanna double order something.
While I appreciate the advice to check my spam/junk folder, this site does have
a functioning messaging system which I've used and it works just fine. Perhaps
all sellers aren't aware of this? I did send my messages to the seller through
this site. So I shouldn't be missing any messages.
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your expectations are completely reasonable. People saying that they aren't
are covering for their own lackluster service.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Mar 2, 2024 20:05 | | Subject: | Re: Filed a NSS report. How long to resolution? | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, UTLF writes:
| | It isn't, not when it's only been 7 days; this isn't Amazon, a lot
of sellers do this as a side hobby and can't prioritize getting orders out
the next day (even Amazon sometimes takes 5 days to ship)
| | No I didn't go digging around in any store policies.
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So you made an account, placed orders, ignored terms and conditions that you
agree to (it shows store terms while you go through the checkout process) but
somehow knew enough to immediately file an NSS?
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Only been? Immediately? What are you on? It's not common at all for a seller
to take 7+ days to ship (or respond). It takes 30 seconds to responde to an email.
Way to (hopefully not)scare off a new user.
OP you are being completely reasonable. My goodness
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Mar 2, 2024 13:52 | | Subject: | Re: Searching for parts with a sticker | | Viewed: | 29 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, 1001bricks writes:
| | In Help, Saitobricks.ca writes:
| | I know how to use this site + I like LEGO.
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It's official: I quit for Mega Bloks.
Bye!
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Would you like a tutorial video on how to do that?
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Mar 2, 2024 13:51 | | Subject: | Re: Searching for parts with a sticker | | Viewed: | 21 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, 1001bricks writes:
| | In Help, Adjour writes:
| | In Help, 1001bricks writes:
| | In Help, Nubs_Select writes:
| | Step 1 go to website. Step 2 upload/take picture. Step 3 see results. 
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It can be quite complex...
And the Lord spake, saying, "First shalt thou
Take out the Holy Pin then
Shalt thou count to three no more no less
Three shalt be the number thou shalt count
And the number of
The counting shall be three four
Shalt thou not count
Nor either count thou two
Excepting that thou then proceed to
Three five is right out
Once the number three, being the third
Number, be reached, then
Lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of
Antioch towards thy foe, who, being
Naughty in My sight, shall snuff it"
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Well crap I'm old enough to get this reference. Just bought it on VHS lol
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Everyone should get this reference!
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Haha in Europe for sure! The Usa isn't quite as familiar with good humor
I'm afraid.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Mar 2, 2024 13:46 | | Subject: | Re: Searching for parts with a sticker | | Viewed: | 27 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, Saitobricks.ca writes:
| | In Help, Adjour writes:
| | In Help, Saitobricks.ca writes:
| | In Help, Adjour writes:
| | In Help, 1001bricks writes:
| | In Help, Saitobricks.ca writes:
| | In Help, Nubs_Select writes:
| | In Help, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | How to search for parts of a specific color, with a sticker attached on them?
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“Orange 3001* sticker*” would find all orange 3001 parts that have a sticker
or stickers but brickognize is usually the fastest option
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Could you make a tutorial on your channel some time on how to use brickognize?
I can’t seem to figure it out.
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Turn camera on
Open Brickognize
Put one part
Check the focus
Try to align it properly a bit
Click on some button
Get the recognition result(s)
What video do you need?
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He's trolling. That's what he seems to do here.
Or rage bait. Pretty basic tactics.
Crystal
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Who is? I just asked a question!
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snort*
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Hey, I still listen to cassette tapes, and watch black and whites.
Tech is not my thing.
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spends literally all day on the internet
Yeah, you're going on my list now. I'm over it
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Mar 2, 2024 13:43 | | Subject: | Re: Searching for parts with a sticker | | Viewed: | 21 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, Saitobricks.ca writes:
| | In Help, Adjour writes:
| | In Help, 1001bricks writes:
| | In Help, Saitobricks.ca writes:
| | In Help, Nubs_Select writes:
| | In Help, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | How to search for parts of a specific color, with a sticker attached on them?
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“Orange 3001* sticker*” would find all orange 3001 parts that have a sticker
or stickers but brickognize is usually the fastest option
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Could you make a tutorial on your channel some time on how to use brickognize?
I can’t seem to figure it out.
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Turn camera on
Open Brickognize
Put one part
Check the focus
Try to align it properly a bit
Click on some button
Get the recognition result(s)
What video do you need?
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He's trolling. That's what he seems to do here.
Or rage bait. Pretty basic tactics.
Crystal
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Who is? I just asked a question!
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snort*
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Mar 2, 2024 13:39 | | Subject: | Re: Searching for parts with a sticker | | Viewed: | 25 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, 1001bricks writes:
| | In Help, Saitobricks.ca writes:
| | In Help, Nubs_Select writes:
| | In Help, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | How to search for parts of a specific color, with a sticker attached on them?
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“Orange 3001* sticker*” would find all orange 3001 parts that have a sticker
or stickers but brickognize is usually the fastest option
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Could you make a tutorial on your channel some time on how to use brickognize?
I can’t seem to figure it out.
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Turn camera on
Open Brickognize
Put one part
Check the focus
Try to align it properly a bit
Click on some button
Get the recognition result(s)
What video do you need?
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He's trolling. That's what he seems to do here.
Or rage bait. Pretty basic tactics.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Mar 2, 2024 13:39 | | Subject: | Re: Searching for parts with a sticker | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, 1001bricks writes:
| | In Help, Nubs_Select writes:
| | In Help, Saitobricks.ca writes:
| | In Help, Nubs_Select writes:
| | In Help, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | How to search for parts of a specific color, with a sticker attached on them?
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“Orange 3001* sticker*” would find all orange 3001 parts that have a sticker
or stickers but brickognize is usually the fastest option
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Could you make a tutorial on your channel some time on how to use brickognize?
I can’t seem to figure it out.
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Step 1 go to website. Step 2 upload/take picture. Step 3 see results.
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It can be quite complex...
And the Lord spake, saying, "First shalt thou
Take out the Holy Pin then
Shalt thou count to three no more no less
Three shalt be the number thou shalt count
And the number of
The counting shall be three four
Shalt thou not count
Nor either count thou two
Excepting that thou then proceed to
Three five is right out
Once the number three, being the third
Number, be reached, then
Lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of
Antioch towards thy foe, who, being
Naughty in My sight, shall snuff it"
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Well crap I'm old enough to get this reference. Just bought it on VHS lol
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Mar 1, 2024 14:11 | | Subject: | Re: Does anybody know this? | | Viewed: | 39 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
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| In Catalog Identification, yorbrick writes:
| | In Catalog Identification, Akir writes:
| | Hey all,
Does anybody know this part, is it Lego? And if so, what does it do?
There's no logo inside the stud; dimensions are 3x3 studs.
Thanks!
Patrick
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It looks like a homemade LED light assembly.
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Agreed, looks like someone made a "lampshade" with a light in it.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 29, 2024 19:12 | | Subject: | Re: King of the Dead wrong side torso | | Viewed: | 68 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, thebrickwave writes:
| | I have a wrong side torso King of the Dead from the LOTR Pirate Ship Ambush.
The arms are facing the wrong direction and I found a forum about it on Euro
Bricks but I haven't found any other information regarding how to price it
on Brick Link. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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Oh lawd please be satire
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 28, 2024 20:15 | | Subject: | Re: This part should have two seperate entries. | | Viewed: | 46 times | | Topic: | Catalog Requests | |
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| In Catalog Requests, Hardstone writes:
| | In Catalog Requests, Nubs_Select writes:
That's annoying!
I am working on designing a MOC that requires the hollow stud variant of this
part. I guess that I am going to have to query sellers to see if they have the
hollow stud version before I order.
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sadly I've found you should probably do this anyway, as many sellers don't
bother with variants even with separate listings.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 28, 2024 13:07 | | Subject: | Re: Store suspended with only two active NSS | | Viewed: | 78 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, Jens_Christian writes:
| | Where is this relevant? Have seen when they are from and from which buyers? Then
it will give you a better understanding
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wha....what???
The Uk, Italy and Spain. Is this some European racist stuff I don't understand?
The neutrals are France, Singapore, Finland, Usa....
It appears that the way you run your store offends all the people. lol
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 27, 2024 14:43 | | Subject: | Re: Bionicle why have prices gone silly ? | | Viewed: | 65 times | | Topic: | LEGO products | |
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| In LEGO products, PlanetEarthToys writes:
| | In LEGO products, Adjour writes:
| | In LEGO products, ripley writes:
| | Bionicle why have prices gone silly ?
i have just sold a collection of Bionicle sets, my question is why have prices
gone up so high on some sets ? i never brought Bionicle items before because
i did not rate it much, but now it might be worth buying some more ? does anybody
know why ? is it because Lego is not making any more, should i go for sealed
sets ? or loose lots ? maybe both ? i await to read some reply's . thank
you
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The age range has come into fun money. I predicted this years ago lol
I do agree the prices have gotten completely stupid, I rarely find good deals
now
Crystal
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have you checked out vintage gi joe figures...
pricing on those went insane too
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Omg YES
My fav story is I was throwing away these little toys I got in an old lot of
LEGO, that were not LEGO
Then I found a MOTU (He Man) staff I recognized as being worth some $ so I decided
to check the other misc toys and low and behold the little guns I had been chucking
were G.I. Joe and I ended up dumping out my garbage to retrieve them and I got
something like $10-25 a piece (there were very old) I have no doubt the 90's
G.I. Joe stuff is also getting stupid, I bid on a few lots recently and could
never win them.
I flip vintage toys in general, so I'm always watching the market on various
stuff. I don't get to flip many "male" toys because they are nearly
impossible to get in bulk, too much competition. I do occasionally find some
MOTU and Transformers by just having an eye that recognizes it in unrelated lots.
I sell alot of FP and MLP and you can watch the popularity spike right around
20 years for self collecting, and 25 years for "I want my kids to play with
this too". Bionicle is in the self collection stage. lol
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 26, 2024 21:45 | | Subject: | Re: Bionicle why have prices gone silly ? | | Viewed: | 67 times | | Topic: | LEGO products | |
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| In LEGO products, ripley writes:
| | Bionicle why have prices gone silly ?
i have just sold a collection of Bionicle sets, my question is why have prices
gone up so high on some sets ? i never brought Bionicle items before because
i did not rate it much, but now it might be worth buying some more ? does anybody
know why ? is it because Lego is not making any more, should i go for sealed
sets ? or loose lots ? maybe both ? i await to read some reply's . thank
you
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The age range has come into fun money. I predicted this years ago lol
I do agree the prices have gotten completely stupid, I rarely find good deals
now
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2024 23:12 | | Subject: | Re: Help me what do I have and is it desire able | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
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| In Catalog Identification, bbsnowzzt writes:
| | In Catalog Identification, Adjour writes:
| | There is a comp in France right now for $32 USD, yours looks nicer, so perhaps
add 10$-20
sadly, like I said, not a big market for these. Neat history on it though
well being an only child traveling constantly, this lego set kept me occupied. For me it was the 1965 version of an ipad for a five to eight year old of today. It probably helped my parents stay sane. I want thank you and the others that have provided info to me and wish everyone here all the best. Thank you
Crystal
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You're very welcome and thanks for sharing the story. 
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2024 18:31 | | Subject: | Re: Help me what do I have and is it desire able | | Viewed: | 51 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
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| There is a comp in France right now for $32 USD, yours looks nicer, so perhaps
add 10$-20
sadly, like I said, not a big market for these. Neat history on it though
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2024 18:29 | | Subject: | Re: Help me what do I have and is it desire able | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
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| In Catalog Identification, Sterra writes:
| | There are several with original bricks listed on other sales sites for $130-$500
CA.
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Listed is not sold. Don't be fooled
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 25, 2024 16:34 | | Subject: | Re: Help me what do I have and is it desire able | | Viewed: | 49 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
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| Not knowing which set it is exactly, but just generally speaking 1960's and
70's basic type sets are honestly not terribly valuable. There are some collectors,
as there is for eveything that exists, but not a lot of them in contrast to how
many sets still exist. Boxes and paperwork can be a little more valuable, but
again, there isn't a huge demand for sets of that era. You should post pics
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 24, 2024 11:24 | | Subject: | Re: Sonic Loose Head | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, Nubs_Select writes:
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sadly, newer lego just aint what it used to be. I'm not surprised.
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| | in this case it just seems to be played with quite a bit
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Right, which isn't a big deal on 80s and 90s parts.
I've seen more crap /worn /broken pieces in the last 2 years than in the
previous 35.
They are all newer parts. I'm not alone on this.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 23, 2024 21:17 | | Subject: | Re: Sonic Loose Head | | Viewed: | 45 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, R3Brick writes:
| | Hello. My brother and i starting collection lego a few time ago. Our First set
was Lego Ideas #039 Sonic the Hedgehog 21331. But, a few days the head in the
minifigure of Sonic was loose and starting to fall off easily in his own torso
piece, but in other torso the head gripping fine.
I ask help if was a way to fix it this issue, to gripping head like before like
other minifigures as usual.
I send url with pictures of the head and torso of sonic minifigure and videos
to show the head fall off of the sonic torso and not fall off of the batman's
torso.
url of the head and torso: https://postimg.cc/gallery/fXZXkYQ
Url of videos: https://streamable.com/8yf2xi
Url of videos 1: https://streamable.com/p1mkvk
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sadly, newer lego just aint what it used to be. I'm not surprised.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 23, 2024 15:52 | | Subject: | Re: Counterfeit Stamps - UK users | | Viewed: | 52 times | | Topic: | Shipping | |
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| In Shipping, Tracyd writes:
| | In Shipping, Adjour writes:
| | In Shipping, Stuart9 writes:
| | Are they using older stamps that are now not recognised ?
They should have exchanged them for current stamps which Royal Mail will only
recognise now, you had to send them to Royal Mail with a card/paper and not take
them to a post office.
I did this with those that I hadn’t used yet.
Not sure if this option is still open.
In General, BrickCompulsion writes:
| | Good morning all
This post is for sellers using Royal Mail in the UK. I am looking for any sellers
that have had a £5 fee applied by Royal Mail with an explanation of counterfeit
stamps being used.
If this is anyone then please do get in touch with me as I may have an opportunity
to get your money back and help solve this issue !
Cheers
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whaaa? You guys can't use old stamps?
I can cover an evelope in hundreds of penny stamps from the 80's and it will
send. Interesting.
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https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/jul/04/eventually-it-will-just-be-a-barcode-wont-it-why-britains-new-stamps-are-causing-outrage-and-upset
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whoa QR code stamps. I'm impressed and also dismayed lol
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 23, 2024 15:36 | | Subject: | Re: Counterfeit Stamps - UK users | | Viewed: | 65 times | | Topic: | Shipping | |
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| In Shipping, Stuart9 writes:
| | Are they using older stamps that are now not recognised ?
They should have exchanged them for current stamps which Royal Mail will only
recognise now, you had to send them to Royal Mail with a card/paper and not take
them to a post office.
I did this with those that I hadn’t used yet.
Not sure if this option is still open.
In General, BrickCompulsion writes:
| | Good morning all
This post is for sellers using Royal Mail in the UK. I am looking for any sellers
that have had a £5 fee applied by Royal Mail with an explanation of counterfeit
stamps being used.
If this is anyone then please do get in touch with me as I may have an opportunity
to get your money back and help solve this issue !
Cheers
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whaaa? You guys can't use old stamps?
I can cover an evelope in hundreds of penny stamps from the 80's and it will
send. Interesting.
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 22, 2024 12:31 | | Subject: | Re: Instant checkout question | | Viewed: | 30 times | | Topic: | Shipping | |
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| no one reads anything. The buyers aren't seeing it.
Or they don't care they want it "now".
My most used manual invoice is labeled "whatever is cheapest" and I do
occasionally get people that go around instant checkout and use that instead,
but it's not many.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 20, 2024 20:52 | | Subject: | Re: 403 Forbidden | | Viewed: | 43 times | | Topic: | Technical Issues | |
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Ah yes, Peppridge Farm remembers.
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 20, 2024 20:40 | | Subject: | Re: USPS detour - longest ? | | Viewed: | 31 times | | Topic: | Shipping | |
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| In Shipping, bahpstore writes:
| | Package visited JAMAICA NY on 02/11, 02/13, 02/15 with a stop @ SAN FRANCISCO
02/14, then went to SINGAPORE (destination country) - back to New York - stop
at ZURICH, SWITZERLAND 😉
How many extra miles it went?
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This kinda makes sense if its 2 packages with the same tracking. Which is what
I suspect here. Either way that's hilarious.
I've had something flop around in Los Angeles once for far too long before
going overseas. It would say departed only to get scanned in L.A. again.
I thought parcels backtracking through Memphis all the time was bad. The second
I get a message about shipping, I know Memphis is involved.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 20, 2024 12:03 | | Subject: | Re: Can't find anywhere | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, juminix writes:
| | In Help, Adjour writes:
| | In Help, juminix writes:
| | In Help, Adjour writes:
| | In Help, crazylegoman writes:
| | Someone has digitally created that image, but the part doesn't exist in real
life.
David
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agreed, looks photoshopped, the edges don't even line up correctly
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here is a picture that I did take of the same piece. it does exist.
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Not sure what this pic has to do with the fact that the digital one is clearly,
clearly photoshop.
The lego logo has been "glued" onto another pic.
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because someone stated that the part does not exist. I posted it to show it does
exist. yes, the original pic I posted was not mine and it appears to not be a
live picture, but it was to iterate what I was looking for, because I knew/know
it exists.
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Not sure why you replied (and continue to) to me then. I simply said the image
was a photoshop.
also not to split hairs but it DOES NOT exist. You showed a pic of a part with
a lego logo...which does not exist.
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2024 22:59 | | Subject: | Re: Can't find anywhere | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, juminix writes:
| | In Help, Adjour writes:
| | In Help, crazylegoman writes:
| | Someone has digitally created that image, but the part doesn't exist in real
life.
David
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agreed, looks photoshopped, the edges don't even line up correctly
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here is a picture that I did take of the same piece. it does exist.
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Not sure what this pic has to do with the fact that the digital one is clearly,
clearly photoshop.
The lego logo has been "glued" onto another pic.
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2024 15:35 | | Subject: | Re: Can't find anywhere | | Viewed: | 60 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, 1001bricks writes:
| | In Help, macebobo writes:
| | In Help, juminix writes:
| | Been looking all over the web for this piece. (can't even find what it is
called or part number). if this is in the wrong topic section, please move to
correct one or let me know and I will repost in correct section. Any help on
this would be greatly appreciated.it is for a set that one of the 2 of this piece
broke.
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Fake Lego (USA Blocks) part, this has been all over Reddit lately.
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Much more, when I browse usablocks / customer service / blogs, I receive an Nod32
alert Trojan alert:
(extract)
19/02/2024 20:49:56;Protection en temps réel du système de fichiers;fichier;.../Exploit.MS04-028
cheval de troie;nettoyé par suppression;D2\Sylvain;Un événement s'est produit
sur un nouveau fichier créé par l'application : C:\Program Files\Mozilla
Firefox\firefox.exe (58C114F2438A52AFD149E15C635D66C676358D79).;903D327D30F344AE3FB43EBCB029DB2C23528787;19/02/2024
20:49:54
Wow, that's a customer service; they'll take care of you being connected
to your PC. Nice!
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Oh that's just beautiful.
These china based retail sites are full of malware, and steal/sell peoples personal
info, if not the card numbers themselves. Buying there is cheap because you
are the product.
and also, they blatantly use the names "creator" "ideas" and
"expert" on their copies. Unbelievable.
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2024 14:45 | | Subject: | Re: Can't find anywhere | | Viewed: | 46 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, macebobo writes:
| | In Help, juminix writes:
| | Been looking all over the web for this piece. (can't even find what it is
called or part number). if this is in the wrong topic section, please move to
correct one or let me know and I will repost in correct section. Any help on
this would be greatly appreciated.it is for a set that one of the 2 of this piece
broke.
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Fake Lego (USA Blocks) part, this has been all over Reddit lately.
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Yep. I blame Temu. We finally got rid up Lepin and now it seems even worse than
before.
Temu is affecting sales off all toys, honestly.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2024 14:44 | | Subject: | Re: Can't find anywhere | | Viewed: | 50 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, crazylegoman writes:
| | Someone has digitally created that image, but the part doesn't exist in real
life.
David
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agreed, looks photoshopped, the edges don't even line up correctly
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 19, 2024 14:07 | | Subject: | Re: How to find inner box | | Viewed: | 33 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, legoture writes:
| | Hello,
Can someone help me learn how to find the inner plain cardboard box for an original
Lego box? For example, in 2002 some sets had a plain inner box that was inside
of the colorful "regular" box.
I am assuming that there were a set of standard sizes that were used by multiple
different sets and that should make finding the inner box easier than finding
the outer box for some sets... but I am having trouble finding "inner box"
listings on BL or anywhere else.
Thanks!
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I've listed innners and plastic trays a number of times over the years. I
just list them under the original listing for the box.
Best bet is to find sellers that specialize in boxes (theres like, 5 of us, lol)
and follow their listings, have email notifications on for boxes you want etc.
Boxes can sometimes take years if not decades to locate. I know my personal collection
certainly did
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 17, 2024 22:09 | | Subject: | Re: Advice on a delivery | | Viewed: | 54 times | | Topic: | Shipping | |
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| In Shipping, Patm31 writes:
| | Hi everyone,
I know it's the responsibility of the seller to ensure the package is delivered.
And if it is lost, I am on the hook for it.
However, I had a customer reach out to tell me they didn't receive the package,
even though USPS shows it was delivered in the mailbox a few days ago.
Is it still my responsibility for the package once it has been delivered?
Any advice is appreciated.
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Nope, not your problem. If it was, every scammer on the planet would claim this.
I've been having carriers mark things as delivered and then delivering them
days later (guess because of time quotas??) UPS is worse but my postal carrier
does it too when shes swamped. It may still show up.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 16, 2024 20:46 | | Subject: | Re: Duplo with movable eyes | | Viewed: | 23 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
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| In Catalog Identification, WildBricks writes:
| | The eyes spin independently of each other. Wasn't able to find it.
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Holy cow childhood flashback. I used to love that guy
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 16, 2024 20:43 | | Subject: | Re: Stripe "Payment received an early fraud warni | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Payment Methods | |
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| In Payment Methods, macebobo writes:
| | Has anyone gotten one of these before and how did you handle it. Stripe recommends
I refund to avoid the charge back fee, but I believe it is a valid charge, however,
this is a first for me and I would like to find out how others handled this situation.
Thanks,
John
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Do the refund, let the customer know, so they can call their card company, and
then try again?
If its legit, they shouldn't mind doing this.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 13, 2024 17:39 | | Subject: | Re: Feedback Extortion | | Viewed: | 72 times | | Topic: | Feedback | |
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| In Feedback, 1001bricks writes:
| | In Feedback, TimsBrickHouse writes:
| | I had a buyer leave negative feedback. In his email message he writes, "If
this is not dealt with appropriately I will be forced to leave my first negative
review of a Bricklink thus far."
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Seeing your FB profile, you may have a communication problem, at least.
Just like this forum post: you could have FIXED the problem instead of posting
and asking for a removal - that may not even be necessary if the buyer's
comprehensive...
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no no, didn't you see his post? His buyers just need to relax because
he refuses to piss on himself by being kind to them. Messy.
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 13, 2024 15:40 | | Subject: | Re: Lego 9474 | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, Metalgiuppi writes:
| | Hi guys,
regarding LEGO 9474 Helm's Deep, keep it or sell it?
Is it a set that will increase the value even more?
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After the initial spike, sets don't actually tend to go up much, they simply
keep up with inflation. Which can look like prices rising, but it really isn't.
I would sell it. Personally.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 13, 2024 15:38 | | Subject: | Re: Feedback Extortion | | Viewed: | 54 times | | Topic: | Feedback | |
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| In Feedback, wildchicken13 writes:
| | In Feedback, enig writes:
| | I get what you are saying. What I had in mind were the situations where seller
is either non-responsive, not following with his or her proposed solutions for
weeks, or offering a solution that is completely unsuitable.
I might still be willing to accept the fact that a mistake has been made and
allow the seller to address it. Before leaving a negative feedback I might message
the seller, letting know my intentions in advance. Not meant as a threat, but
more as a last-resort in an effort to get the seller's attention.
How it is worse than leaving a negative FB right away?
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I think what infinibrix is saying is that buyers shouldn't have to threaten
to leave negative feedback in order to get the seller to perform their basic
responsibilities. If you have to threaten negative feedback to get the seller
to act, then they already deserve it.
Of course, what deserves negative feedback is very subjective. I wouldn't
leave negative feedback if my order is mostly complete yet missing a few small
pieces, but some buyers are more forgiving of small mistakes than others.
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If you haven't looked at this stores Feedback. I'm inclined to side with
the buyer here. Also the horrible childish replies to the upset customers tells
me all I need to know.
OP you are the problem, not your buyers. I've literally never, not once had
a customers complain about quality of parts sent and you have, Alot.
The idea that you have some sort of "gotcha" on this buyer is, yeesh
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 12, 2024 21:36 | | Subject: | Re: How to block/stop a buyer | | Viewed: | 56 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, Brickwilbo writes:
| | In Help, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | In Help, SezaR writes:
| | In Help, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | I had a 'would-be' buyer who had me jump through hoops to describe a
couple of sets, take pictures, and many other things. In the end, he did not
even reply to my follow-up emails, nor acknowledge receipt of the pictures.
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Not sure how this helps you but:
On behalf of that buyer, I acknowledge receipt of the pictures and express my
gratitude.
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to say, this is NOT a desirable buyer.
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Who is a desirable buyer? The guy who just pays and leaves a positive feedback?
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How do I block such individual?
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What a seller should learn is why a buyer wants photos and when and where to
take photos.
Many times, it does not make sense to take photos:
- a used set of 200 pieces. The description "parts in good condition"
should be enough in most cases. You cannot take photos of all parts from all
angles. But some times, one photo of printed parts or stickers would do the job
and help buyer trust the condition and your description.
Sometime newbies don't know that if a couple of items are in bad condition
or missing, I still send them. So I aknowledge in my response "if a mistake
happen and there is any missing or broken part, I will send you missing parts".
In some cases, they committed to buy even though I did not send any photo (I
remember once this happen for used set 928).
- when it comes with the condition of box and instructions, it totally makes
sense for a buyer to want to see photos. They are paying more to buy the set
with box, so they have to see photos beforehand.
Despite what other people said, between 25-50% of times, the users who request
photos commit to buy from me.
I suggest you focus on learning and understanding buyers' needs, rather than
stop-listing some users for such reasons.
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Thank you for the wisdom. However, in this modern day and age, it's very
easy to 'acknowledge' receipt of the pictures and say 'Thank You".
It costs absolutely nothing. I am not concerned about the lost sale, as this
hobby is NOT my livelihood. It is the wasted time as, in addition to taking pics,
I invested time in checking inventory, sorting parts, ... etc
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You probably can use the pictures in the future.
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This is what I do. If I feel another person may ask, I'll take the pics.
I figure I'll use them eventually.
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 12, 2024 21:34 | | Subject: | Re: How to block/stop a buyer | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | In Help, Adjour writes:
| | In Help, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | I had a 'would-be' buyer who had me jump through hoops to describe a
couple of sets, take pictures, and many other things. In the end, he did not
even reply to my follow-up emails, nor acknowledge receipt of the pictures. Needless
to say, this is NOT a desirable buyer.
How do I block such individual?
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I know you are annoyed, which is why I hardly send pics anymore... but give it
a day or a week. I've had such buyers just magically reappear and then make
the purchase anyway. I'm guessing either they got paid or a personal issue
resolved.
Crystal
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It's been 12 days already !!!
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why haven't you moved on. Stop trying to get revenge
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 11, 2024 23:55 | | Subject: | Re: Please help me identify this piece | | Viewed: | 55 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
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| In Catalog Identification, k8drums writes:
| | Hi
I cant find this piece in the catalog - anyone have ideas?
Thanks in advance
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Lord Business' hat
15864c01pb01
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 11, 2024 14:36 | | Subject: | Re: NSS and suspended store | | Viewed: | 81 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, DizneyBricks writes:
| | BrickLink really needs to change how NSS is submitted by our customers.
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Your feedback shows you quite a habit of sending buyers incomplete orders. I
doubt the underlying issue here is BL.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 11, 2024 14:28 | | Subject: | Re: How to block/stop a buyer | | Viewed: | 64 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, SDF_Bricks writes:
| | I had a 'would-be' buyer who had me jump through hoops to describe a
couple of sets, take pictures, and many other things. In the end, he did not
even reply to my follow-up emails, nor acknowledge receipt of the pictures. Needless
to say, this is NOT a desirable buyer.
How do I block such individual?
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I know you are annoyed, which is why I hardly send pics anymore... but give it
a day or a week. I've had such buyers just magically reappear and then make
the purchase anyway. I'm guessing either they got paid or a personal issue
resolved.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 10, 2024 20:53 | | Subject: | Re: Samsonite pre-school 105-4 ? | | Viewed: | 46 times | | Topic: | Price Guide | |
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| In Price Guide, Linauniverse94 writes:
| | In Price Guide, peregrinator writes:
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Maybe this one? Seems to have the right number according to its inventory:
However without the box it's only as valuable as its individual parts - which,
don't get me wrong, are valuable.
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Would bricklink be the best market for this items? or should I find a local person?
I'm in Minneapolis.
I'll need to learn how bricklink works I've only used other sites for
a few items in the past.
Some of the bricks are very dirty from age. I assume soap and a toothbrush to
clean them will be ok?
I think I might part the extra bricks out if its possible?
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Hiya, I'm also a full time picker when I'm not selling LEGO here. This
is honestly probably an ebay item. Auctions are specifically for items you do
NOT know the value of. A place like Bl is for items you know the value of.
If you list it here, you'll have to start high and slowly move the price
down if you want top dollar. Otherwise you can just guess.
The value here is mainly the box, IMO people will pay ridiculous amounts for
boxes, and I must say, that one looks pretty decent. Most people seem to only
want 1 or 2 of these bricks for display or novelty purposes.
Its a great find. I'm envious.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 10, 2024 13:38 | | Subject: | Re: (NEW) Buyers and Sellers Facebook Group | | Viewed: | 67 times | | Topic: | Announce | |
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| In Announce, 802ScubaFish writes:
| | Happy Friday!
I'm thrilled to extend an invitation to join the newly established (NEW)
Worldwide Bricklink Buyers and Sellers Facebook group.
Unfortunately, the current group's moderators have been inactive, resulting
in a halt in new member admissions and restricting participation for many. Moreover,
there has been a noticeable increase in spam and a decline in content quality.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of the community from its inception
and secure exclusive founder badges by joining early!
Click here to join: https://www.facebook.com/share/xs5tdBJv7XDS4NVc/?mibextid=K35XfP
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Quit Facebook. It's a Skinner box
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 9, 2024 19:20 | | Subject: | Re: 'Tan' Hau - any ideas? | | Viewed: | 42 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, hpoort writes:
| | In Catalog, NoGravitasHere writes:
| | This mask genuinely keeps me up at night. It shouldn't exist, and yet...
This mask came to me from a guy here in NZ, who owned it since he was a kid.
His parents owned a toy shop in the 2000s, which might be relevant. He claims
he never painted, dyed, or otherwise modified this piece, and sold it to me as
a sundamaged white Hau. I have no clue what it is.
Theory 1: Prototype/Test Tan Hau
Counterpoint: the mask is white underneath, note the small scratches around the
mouth stud showing white plastic.
Theory 2: Sun Damage
Counterpoint: the colouration is perfect. No inconsistency whatsoever, all facets
are equally tan. Coverage is also perfect, even inside the mouth stud, all facets
of the grills, the inside of the mouth hole etc.
Theory 3: Modified white Hau
Counterpoint: sole previous owner is just as confused as I am, and genuinely
believed it was just sun damaged. He had no idea how said damage would have occurred,
he just assumed it was once white and copped some sun.
Help?
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What is often called 'sun damage' is not actually caused by the UV light
in sun beams, although might help to speed up the process. It is a chemical change
of the plastic or additives inside the plastic itself and may show throughout
the part. So theory 2 sounds about right.
I see this every day in my kitchen: only a year after buying, my white microwave
started showing a tan front and a white button whilst before they were the same.
Both plastics must have different composition and age differently.
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I have a sneaking suspicion that cold temps and/or humidity play a role. I spent
35 years in a hot desert climate, never had a brick change, literally never,
even my childhood bricks from the 70's, never changed,
I moved climates to a cold, wetter place 3 years ago, bricks have been changing
on me left and right, even newly listed ones I remember being white.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 9, 2024 14:52 | | Subject: | Re: Fabuland Moe mouse disabled :D | | Viewed: | 52 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, KriszHG writes:
| | Hello!
Today I received a package with a Moe mouse, but its left arm&hand was missing.
He loks disabled...
Where could I get/find one?
THX,
KriszHG
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Unfortunately Fabuland figs don't disassemble easy, they don't have part
out entries. You'll have to buy a second one to tear apart
I actually just listed a Fabuland fig that's damaged, to be a part out figure,
but hes not the same color you need
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 8, 2024 19:28 | | Subject: | Re: Folding Instructions: Yes or No? | | Viewed: | 38 times | | Topic: | Shipping | |
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| In Shipping, SmokeFreeStuds writes:
| | When re-selling a used set with the instructions included, if they were never
folded originally, is it acceptable to fold them when shipped with the set, or
is that frowned upon? I have some sets with larger instruction booklets, and
while the sets themselves may not take up much space, if I don't fold the
instructions then I would require a much larger box. If I were to fold the instructions
in half, is that something I am expected to disclose in the item listing, or
is folding instructions something that is generally acceptable and does not need
to be indicated?
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I sell a lot of instructions.
Its very important to not fold them. In fact you may want to include a backing
board, even if this raises your shipping cost.
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 7, 2024 18:12 | | Subject: | Re: Slugger/Variants/Complaints | | Viewed: | 59 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, Saitobricks.ca writes:
| | The LEGO Group is a billon dollar company, over charging everything, (it’s still
the best though) they can afford to pay people to work on here.
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If your broke just say it.
I get the distinct feeling that you, and a couple others that post here, seem
to think they know how to run a massive business better than people who actually,
you know, run a massive businesses.
claiming cost of product is too high, and then demands hiring of more labor.
This must be satire.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 7, 2024 11:43 | | Subject: | Re: Orders | | Viewed: | 48 times | | Topic: | Designer Program | |
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| In Designer Program, jennnifer writes:
| | In Designer Program, jennnifer writes:
| | In Designer Program, Necronoman writes:
| | In Designer Program, J.Stokes writes:
Keep trying. Programs tab then current programs. Select what you want, which
takes you to the main Lego site to finalise your payment. Once you get off this
server it's fine.
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Yes, this was my experience also. I was able to click on 2 different sets, ignored
the pop-up, and had both in my cart at LEGO.com when I got there.
~Jen
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I just got a message from LEGO telling me my order was confirmed. And then another
that the items were 'Out of Stock'.
Are we going to get one of these every few weeks again like last time??
~Jen
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I got a processing email and now a confirmation, no out of stock email...yet?
lol
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 7, 2024 11:35 | | Subject: | Re: cannot get server to respond | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, Brikfun writes:
| | Wanted to order new designer items keep getting error messages
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use the links in the other thread to go directly to LEGO.com
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 7, 2024 11:32 | | Subject: | Re: R.I.P. BDP page | | Viewed: | 77 times | | Topic: | Designer Program | |
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| In Designer Program, ludwig44 writes:
| | In Designer Program, Peertje writes:
| | In Designer Program, ludwig44 writes:
| | In Designer Program, Murtn writes:
| | Yep, exactly what I expected, the server broke down...
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Just got mine, had to keep refreshing. it still isnt funded yet so plenty of
orders left.
it redirects you to the lego website with the item in your cart.
This is the link to add the product to your cart.
https://www.lego.com/cart?product=910029
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Thank you so much for the direct link. It worked!
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NP, i should of mentioned that only the link to the mountain fortress. I didn't
get the other sets.
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THANK YOU this worked for me
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 7, 2024 11:21 | | Subject: | Re: R.I.P. BDP page | | Viewed: | 75 times | | Topic: | Designer Program | |
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| In Designer Program, everspierre writes:
| | In Designer Program, Adjour writes:
| | In Designer Program, Styphelus writes:
| | Nope. Still getting Server Error
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USA here. Same.
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Same in France
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I just got the page to load and then when I clicked on the set it errored lol
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 7, 2024 11:18 | | Subject: | Re: R.I.P. BDP page | | Viewed: | 77 times | | Topic: | Designer Program | |
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| In Designer Program, Styphelus writes:
| | Nope. Still getting Server Error
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USA here. Same.
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 7, 2024 11:12 | | Subject: | Re: R.I.P. BDP page | | Viewed: | 85 times | | Topic: | Designer Program | |
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| In Designer Program, StarWarsFever writes:
| | In Designer Program, mikeavs writes:
| | In Designer Program, Murtn writes:
| | Yep, exactly what I expected, the server broke down...
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yep same here
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well, if i can't log on to get one, that means no one else can...so at least
there's that? LOL
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Yeah it broke too fast for anyone to have succeeded IMO
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 7, 2024 11:11 | | Subject: | Re: R.I.P. BDP page | | Viewed: | 109 times | | Topic: | Designer Program | |
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| In Designer Program, Dagget1980 writes:
| | In Designer Program, mikeavs writes:
| | In Designer Program, Murtn writes:
| | Yep, exactly what I expected, the server broke down...
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yep same here
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NOW WHAT? THEY BETTER FIX IT AND EXTEND PRE-ORDERS. I WANT ALL OF THEM!!!
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I'm going to guess no one got past that first page. There's probably
nothing pre-ordered lol
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 7, 2024 11:10 | | Subject: | Re: R.I.P. BDP page | | Viewed: | 86 times | | Topic: | Designer Program | |
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| In Designer Program, Murtn writes:
| | Yep, exactly what I expected, the server broke down...
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Ugh I was so close.
Main site wouldn't even load for quite a while.
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 7, 2024 10:14 | | Subject: | Re: Uploading Images to Store | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | Technical Issues | |
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| In Technical Issues, jeffslugs1 writes:
| | Is there somewhere that has the specs for uploading images of an item to your
store? I've tried but I keep getting a server error?
Thanks
Jeff
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I always edit the photo to reduce the size by 40% and then upload. Easy to do
even on a cell phone. Always works for me and pic still has decent resolution
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 7, 2024 10:10 | | Subject: | Re: Can anyone help me identify this canopy? | | Viewed: | 45 times | | Topic: | Searching | |
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| In Searching, dialedin writes:
| | I saw this mech recently and love the design and have since spent more time than
im willing to admit searching for other images, parts list, instructions to no
avail. Can anyone help me identify the canopy components used here? Or perhaps
you've seen other images of the same moc? Thanks
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Looks like one of the Jurrassic world spheres to me.
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 6, 2024 21:15 | | Subject: | Re: Help! Please. Change my paypal account? | | Viewed: | 34 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, AJColella writes:
| | | | I'll be the third person (who you'll probably ignore as well) to ask
why on earth you don't just transfer the money
I'm sorry, but this sounds nefarious, why wont you just transfer the funds?
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Hey Chili! I've ordered from you a few times and I am not ignoring anyone.
I even sent several personal messages to people thanking them for their help.
I got the issue figured out. I haven't made an order in like 6 months because
I just moved from the address you've shipped me probably 3 packages to, to
the midwest. I forgot that you actually put in the payment information after
you get the invoice (stupid, I know). I did a bunch of work for some family
here and thought it would be fun if they just bought me some lego (the new ones
tomorrow) instead of paying me. I'll probably only spend ~1500 not the full
2000 and call it a deal.
Just thought it would be fun for them to just buy the lego instead, nothing nefarious.
Anyways, nice to hear from you again! Look forward to a cool youtube movie I'm
making featuring all the space sets from classic through exploriens! I've
been planning to message a thank you to all the people I've bought from on
here and share the video with them. But I'm still in the filming phase!
Anyways, thanks for at least responding to my help request!
Cheers
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Lol I just realized you were one of my regulars forgive my bluntness, It just
struck me as very odd to not take the seemingly easiest route.
Glad to hear it's nothing crazy.. I'm still confused as to why it can't
just be transferred though? Maybe someone can explain for my own knowledge. I'm
guessing having them link to a new BL account may be easier as well. Either way
sounds like someone got you sorted with a solution
Yes! Please share the vid when you are finished, that sounds amazing.
And good luck tomorrow morning. I'm on central time and am setting an alarm.
Hopefully we all can get something (or multiples of somethings)
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 6, 2024 19:58 | | Subject: | Re: Help! Please. Change my paypal account? | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, AJColella writes:
| | Hey! I recently had an issue with my paypal account and want to use a different
paypal account to make some purchases (or use stripe with a different debit card?).
I can't find anywhere where you enter in your own paypal information for
making purchases. I've made ~350 purchases and always used the same account,
so I've never explored this.
I appreciate it! Thank you.
T
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I'll be the third person (who you'll probably ignore as well) to ask
why on earth you don't just transfer the money
I'm sorry, but this sounds nefarious, why wont you just transfer the funds?
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 6, 2024 11:28 | | Subject: | Re: Massive refund error | | Viewed: | 37 times | | Topic: | Technical Issues | |
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| In Help, 1001bricks writes:
| | In Help, Ziegelmeister writes:
| | In Help, 1001bricks writes:
| | Nubs_Select talked about this.
It's a bug I see since the Refund page exists.
When you've input any amount in the "Refund amount Buyer will receive"
field, then using your mouse to scroll either up or down will increase or
decrease the value by increment of 1 (ex: 12.37 = 13.37, 14.37, etc)
Which can also lead to negative numbers.
But a few times I was to validate a refund which in the end was 1 or 3€ more
than what I typed because of this. Of course it's more difficult to notice
if you've a non trivial number like 12.37 which can become 13.37 without
you to notice.
In short, after clicking "Review refund" CAREFULLY double check the amount,
it may have changed since you typed it 
Note it's the same in a Shop page, you may type 4, scoll down, and buy 2...
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... But... When I tried to replicate this after Nubs mentioned it above, I
scrolled up, down, left, right, expanded, contracted... nothing changed.
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Depends the position of your cursor, the rotation speed or start time, many things...
Here I can make it happen 100% of the times.
Confirmed to happen here on Firefox and Nubs on Opera IIRC - at least, didn't
try other browsers.
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I was using chrome when it happened
oddly on this second laptop, that uses Edge instead of chrome, I get a whole
different set of ghost clicks instead of scrolls. Again, for irony, I was typing
this message and it randomly went to an unrelated page on bricklink I had not
been to before. I did not have my hand on my mouse. I guess its possible my wrist
is bumping the pad though, but I don't think so
Also this laptop will once a week claim I can't log into bricklink because
of cookies not being enabled (they are) and it will randomly stop asking and
let me in the site.
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 5, 2024 20:19 | | Subject: | Re: Massive refund error | | Viewed: | 83 times | | Topic: | Technical Issues | |
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| In Help, 1001bricks writes:
| | | | But I just watched the same thing happen on my end. Except it tried to refund
a negative amount, the number was NOT what I imputed. Luckily it errored instead
of going through because of the wierd number. Just thought you should know.
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Nubs_Select talked about this.
It's a bug I see since the Refund page exists.
When you've input any amount in the "Refund amount Buyer will receive"
field, then using your mouse to scroll either up or down will increase or
decrease the value by increment of 1 (ex: 12.37 = 13.37, 14.37, etc)
Which can also lead to negative numbers.
But a few times I was to validate a refund which in the end was 1 or 3€ more
than what I typed because of this. Of course it's more difficult to notice
if you've a non trivial number like 12.37 which can become 13.37 without
you to notice.
In short, after clicking "Review refund" CAREFULLY double check the amount,
it may have changed since you typed it
Note it's the same in a Shop page, you may type 4, scoll down, and buy 2...
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Interesting. I've had the same problem on occasion listing parts. I get to
the screen to enter values and it has seemingly scrolled on its own and selected
an entirely different part. I've almost listed things I didn't have due
to this, and I'm sure I probably have too, because things come up sold that
I don't remember every having and subsequently cannot find. Ironically the
refund today was for such a part. It also sold in a non existant color, so a
double mistake (had I actually listed something and messed up). No doubt too
big of an error for me to have simply typo'd.
It comes in spurts. Sometimes years inbetween.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 5, 2024 19:09 | | Subject: | Re: Massive refund error | | Viewed: | 98 times | | Topic: | Technical Issues | |
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| In Help, Ziegelmeister writes:
| | Has anyone had any problems with refunds recently? I had an order for 18
and it somehow got put in to a large box instead of medium. So I refunded the
buyer $4 for the overage yesterday. Today I was buying shipping for last night's
orders and noticed on paypal a refund for $21.35. If it were $3, $5, or heck,
even $40 I might understand that being a fat finger situation; but $21.35 is
kind or precise.
Is there any way to remedy this or am I just going to have to eat it?
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Hiya, I read this thread earlier thinking you somehow just typo'd.
But I just watched the same thing happen on my end. Except it tried to refund
a negative amount, the number was NOT what I imputed. Luckily it errored instead
of going through because of the wierd number. Just thought you should know.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 5, 2024 15:03 | | Subject: | Re: Buyer wants to remove an item. How? | | Viewed: | 34 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, outofthe60s writes:
| | In Help, WoutR writes:
| | In Help, outofthe60s writes:
| | I have a buyer that sent me a message that he'd like to remove a couple of
items from his order. I'm not sure how to do that and I've not been successful
at finding out how on my own. Can someone please direct me on how to do this?
Thanks.
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https://www.bricklink.com/retractOrderItem.asp
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Perfect. Thank you.
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Keep in mind the buyer has to approve this. I've never, not once had a buyer
figure out how to do that. Refunding or crediting the part is far less of a headache
for both parties IME.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 2, 2024 20:09 | | Subject: | Re: Bionicle is handled incredibly poorly | | Viewed: | 69 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| As someone who has been doing this a while. I'll tell you that Bionicle being
popular with collectors is a NEW thing. They were practically worthless until
the generation who grew up with them became adults with incomes. I remember predicting
it and watching the market start to tick up and then buying a ton in bulk for
next to nothing (compared to now)
The catalog is run by volunteers, which, not to speak for them, are probably
not your age bracket and probably honestly not that interested in Bionicle. I
would imagine its just not a priority.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Feb 2, 2024 13:17 | | Subject: | Re: Bionicle is handled incredibly poorly | | Viewed: | 102 times | | Topic: | Catalog | |
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| In Catalog, NoGravitasHere writes:
| | I've contacted BrickLink support multiple times via the Help Desk link, and
been ignored every single time. The current system of silver classification is
laughably bad. There are 9 official Lego silvers/chromes/gunmetals, and you only
recognise 4.5, at best.
I have repeatedly offered you the information you need to fix this issue, and
have not once received even a reply for my efforts. Instead, BrickLink is more
interested in maintaining their poorly-categorised colours, removing accurate
listings (how can I include rubber bands with a set, when said rubber bands are
23 years old and dust?), and ignoring the fella trying to literally hand you
the answer to this issue, and also ruining your database by no longer tracking
part variants. You do realise some of those 'insignificant' changes actually
matter, right?
... Right?
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are you really proposing removing rubber bands from older set inventories?
The thought of adding more "metal" colors makes my head hurt, and I'm
better at the colors than the average user.
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 31, 2024 16:26 | | Subject: | Re: Fake or real? | | Viewed: | 41 times | | Topic: | Catalog Identification | |
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| In Catalog Identification, Anje572 writes:
| | We've had these two brown rifles with our Lego for over 20 years, they look
like part 30141, but they don't have any logo or numbers, are they fake?
The bottom one is part 30141, reddish brown.
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They strike me as fake, too shiny
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 31, 2024 16:25 | | Subject: | Re: Shipping big parts | | Viewed: | 39 times | | Topic: | Shipping | |
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| I change as many big items as I can catch to manual invoice only. I also recommend
this for heavy/expensive instructions as you may want to add backing boards.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 31, 2024 10:07 | | Subject: | Re: Just interested in your opinion and advice :) | | Viewed: | 44 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, s0l0kr writes:
| | Hey everyone!
I wanted to ask what should I do better in my shop in order to attract more people,
I keep adding a lot of parts, for example parted out Cantina recently etc, but
no orders at all.
Like 3 months ago I had a lot of orders, and I was parting out more and more
sets, but then it suddenly stopped.
Maybe my prices are quite high, or I dont have some bricks which attract people.
So I am just asking you for an advice,
Thank you in advance!
Your Marble Bricks
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I have no advice but your terms page is straight up beautiful.
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 29, 2024 17:43 | | Subject: | Re: How do you argue feedback given? | | Viewed: | 46 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| You should have just canceled the order. Lesson learned. View that feedback as
tuition.
Not responding means they didn't see it.
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 29, 2024 16:07 | | Subject: | Re: Contacting a store | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, pcthurman writes:
| | I have sent a store a question regarding an item that I would like pictures for
to decide if I want to buy it. The description of the item says to ask for pictures.
Is there a way to see when the store owner was last on Bricklink?
Is there a way to see if my message has been received, seen, or read?
In your opinion, how long should I wait for a response before moving on?
Thanks in advance for your insight.
Cass T
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Personally I put pic requests behind open orders, even if it says to ask... but
that said a 2 day max is where I'd give up as a buyer, because as a seller,
I think anything beyond that is unreasonable.
I do message people to tell them it will be xyz number of hours before I can
help them.
always help the paid customers first, imo.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 29, 2024 16:03 | | Subject: | Re: Verification help please... again.. | | Viewed: | 51 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, ProtonProxy writes:
| | In Help, ProtonProxy writes:
| | I would appreciate if an admin, or someone knowing one that could msg them, could
take a quick peep at my verification process again as I am literally 1 drop down
menu mistake with DOB away from opening my now $1600 inventory store...
I apologize. I was excited...
THANKS IN ADVANCE
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So I'm hoping someone has time today to help me with my store opening...
literally just waiting on admin to verify...
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Verification often takes a couple weeks. If you are within that I think being
patient is key.
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 28, 2024 21:27 | | Subject: | Re: How do you argue feedback given? | | Viewed: | 40 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, YYCBricks writes:
| | Hey there.
I received a neutral feedback from a new member of Bricklink. I do not agree
with the feedback as I messaged the person BEFORE the order was sent and the
description also mentioned that instructions were not included, yet he left feedback
that my description is misleading. If he would have read the entire description
he would have noticed that I mentioned instructions were not included, and I
also wrote a message through BL messenger that the instructions were not included
before sending the item to him. There was no response to any communication I
sent him. Is there a way to dispute feedback?
Thanks!
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What exactly did your listing say? Copy and paste it.
You can't do anything. That feedback doesn't meet the removal standards
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 27, 2024 14:30 | | Subject: | Re: How to find sellers who take credit cards? | | Viewed: | 42 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, bugman1426 writes:
| | Hello,
First time using this site, and having some trouble figuring it out. I dont have
a paypal account and Im trying to buy some bricks from a seller who will accept
credit cards, and not paypal. Im using the wanted list "buy all" feature.
Is there a way to filter this besides going seller by seller, and adding to cart
to then see their payment methods?
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Attach your card to a paypal account. I pay everything via CC on paypal. It's
an extra layer of protection on both ends.
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 26, 2024 17:15 | | Subject: | Re: Is the Uk post awful or is this seller? | | Viewed: | 42 times | | Topic: | Shipping | |
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| In Shipping, zorbanj writes:
| | BS or not it's clear that this seller doesn't understand his responsibilities.
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Yeah I agree. This was a far bigger red flag for me as well.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 26, 2024 17:14 | | Subject: | Re: Is the Uk post awful or is this seller? | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Shipping | |
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| In Shipping, Stuart9 writes:
| | Despite it’s many faults, Royal Mail is good, very little of mine has gone missing.
Total BS.
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That's what I thought, I wont be ordering. Thanks Stuart
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 25, 2024 22:25 | | Subject: | Re: Is the Uk post awful or is this seller? | | Viewed: | 44 times | | Topic: | Shipping | |
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| | |
I use Royal Mail to ship from UK to USA, Canada, Australia etc.. and have very
few issues! I have full confidence in my packages arriving with only the odd
inevitable package going astray but they are generally few and far between!
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as I suspected. Thank you for the input
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 25, 2024 21:17 | | Subject: | Is the Uk post awful or is this seller? | | Viewed: | 154 times | | Topic: | Shipping | |
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| I'm curious, I ran across a UK seller with parts I'd like but in 5000
sales they have nearly 40 negs. Almost all of them have the seller blaming the
Royal mail service.
About 30 or so are people complaining about either missing orders, or missing
parts, and then the missing parts are mailed and those come up missing.
Basically almost all the bad reviews are claiming the order or replacements never
came and the seller just replies with how they are not responsible.
Almost every reply is a version of "too bad, so sad". I find a
hard time believing this person isn't just ripping people off.
I've shipped, goodness, 6k parcels at least between various platforms and
I've had only 2 vanish. So will someone vouch for this person or are they
full of it?
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 25, 2024 20:09 | | Subject: | Re: Sale 50% off | | Viewed: | 67 times | | Topic: | Sales | |
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| In Sales, Great123 writes:
Is there a reason you don't ship to the USA? Poland is one of the better
places to find parts at good prices, I find
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 25, 2024 20:08 | | Subject: | Re: good counterfeits? Or just old? | | Viewed: | 75 times | | Topic: | General | |
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| In General, crazylegoman writes:
| | Those are all legitimate parts. I just don't get the hyper paranoia buyers
have nowadays about counterfeit parts. The forum is replete with posts about
parts that people think might be fake because they don't match 100% with
the parts they have from the past few years. As time goes on LEGO makes new
molds and makes tiny changes on most iterations of parts. I suppose the Chinese
clones are to blame. Sigh...
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Dear god I agree.
I go through hundreds of lbs a year and the only counterfeits that are even remotely
convincing are usually marvel figs once in a while. No one is bothering to copy
plates and other regular parts.
Some of us older fans have seen all the iterations, in real time, so I do get
that perhaps I can see and spot things newer hobbyists can't. That said I
agree its a way too common concern.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 23, 2024 17:20 | | Subject: | Re: Customers paid, money never received! | | Viewed: | 50 times | | Topic: | Payment Methods | |
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| If your paypal account is new, they hold your money for something like 21 days
or so IIRC.
Also recently I had two of my paypal payments from Canada to the USA held, for
no good reason I could ever figure out except they both came from Canada. I waited
it out to see what would happen and it was over a month.
That said, you'd see it in your balance, but just be unable to use or withdraw
it.
This is a common question from new PP users. Chances are funds are simply being
held, not missing.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 22, 2024 20:08 | | Subject: | Re: Customer won’t reply to messages | | Viewed: | 45 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, Saitobricks.ca writes:
| | Got a order from a customer, all seems good. But after a month no response to
messages, no feedback(which is important for a store that is just starting) and
they won’t mark order as complete, or even received for that matter.
They have no feedback so they are new to the site, and I want them to have a
good experience but I don’t know what to do.
Should I leave negative feedback? I also have other user who ordered and didn’t
mark as received, but he had all good feedback. But I checked the stores that
he ordered from and he didn’t leave them any feedback ether.
What can I do?
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Ok I'll be blunt here.
Feedback soliciation is tacky and annoying. Also, you wanting to leave a neg
for them not posting any is just beyond words. I'd never return if a seller
bothered me for feedback
Let it go. .02
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 21, 2024 16:57 | | Subject: | Re: Used brick Condition / grading | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| nt see how other stores could succesfully grade used bricks; without
| | making a loss either in time as well as selling wise; you cant just 3x the price
of a used brick and surpassing the new brick price of it. Let alone the storage
space required when you need 3 or more places to store the same brick due to
grading variations.(+1 space for the new bricks not to forget)
That being said good luck going forward
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I do this and so do many people, though mostly I separate decades not grades
but same effect.
People will pay more to know what they are getting. Also you ignore that most
people decide not on price, or quality as much as availability. My experence
is cheap/new only/ parts stores tend to not have what I need. You can have cheap
new parts all you want, but if you only have half what the buyer needs and I
have it all. Its cheaper to buy from one place than two. Usually.
There's room in the market place for both.
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 21, 2024 16:53 | | Subject: | Re: Used brick Condition / grading | | Viewed: | 35 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, BrickDeals writes:
| | In Help, Dagobrick writes:
| | Hi, I am looking at starting a BL store - for mostly USED parts.
I have a fair few hundred kg's amassed over the years and so all in different
condition - 1960s to very modern, dull from use, surface scratches or discolouring
from light to heavy, to other bricks that look near new and hardly touched.
My question is for those that sell a lot of used parts - is there a recognised
standard of grading? Do you grade or chuck all bricks in to an ebay lot that
are less than good condition?
As I'm starting out sorting the bricks (and there's a long road ahead)
it seems a good idea to gauge thoughts on a good system to employ from the beginning?
Thank you for any thoughts on this.
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My opinion, most parts should be like new unless they are rare.
Quality over quantity.
I just take all the rare and valuable stuff from the lots (most of the value
of your lot is going to come from 5% of the parts, mostly figures and figure
accessories) then sell the bulk on other marketplaces.
I'm not going to pick a 10 cent part and then have a buyer complain about
the condition of that same part or have them receive one knockoff in say 100
1x2 plates.
The math on sorting out basic bricks (excluding rare colors) is horrible.
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I agree and this is basically what I do.
I've watched YT vids of big sellers sorting literally everything in bulk
lots and listing it all. I just can't do it. Also the time involved, I've
also come to the same conclusion about money.
Bulk lots, I pull anything I want, then the obvious parts to list, then I see
if there is bulk of certain pieces that warrant me pulling those, even if they
are cheaper. Then to ebay it goes
I've gotten garbage over the years and massive bulk sorting is got to be
the way its missed.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 21, 2024 16:47 | | Subject: | Re: British wildlife | | Viewed: | 56 times | | Topic: | LEGO products | |
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| In LEGO products, PipPip1977 writes:
| | I love the wildlife that has been released in the past few years, I just wish
that we could have more.
I would love to see a more realistic fox, a badger and a beaver. The beaver could
easily be adapted from the Friends rabbit, I have done a crude MOC to show how
easy it would be!
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Thats cute
I remember feeling this way as a kid, we had horses, alligators, monkeys, parrots
and....dragons? I feel I'm missing something but it made for a very sparce
zoo.
It blows my mind today to have things like, chihuahuas and french bulldogs, I
couldn't fathom that in the 80's and 90s. I remember being so thrilled
when the pigs were released.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 20, 2024 09:36 | | Subject: | Re: Used brick Condition / grading | | Viewed: | 51 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, Dagobrick writes:
| | Hi, I am looking at starting a BL store - for mostly USED parts.
I have a fair few hundred kg's amassed over the years and so all in different
condition - 1960s to very modern, dull from use, surface scratches or discolouring
from light to heavy, to other bricks that look near new and hardly touched.
My question is for those that sell a lot of used parts - is there a recognised
standard of grading? Do you grade or chuck all bricks in to an ebay lot that
are less than good condition?
As I'm starting out sorting the bricks (and there's a long road ahead)
it seems a good idea to gauge thoughts on a good system to employ from the beginning?
Thank you for any thoughts on this.
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I don't have a strict grading system, but as a general rule I don't like
to sell parts with noteworthy playwear unless old or rare. I usually use great/good
shape, light playwear or playworn/scratched
I also have about 1400 instructions listed, graded.
I have seen many many orders were the buyer bought from me simply because the
part had a comment, even if my price was higher, the comment less competition
didn't get the sale. I make it a point to grade everything used.
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 19, 2024 11:48 | | Subject: | Re: What do you think about seller notice? | | Viewed: | 26 times | | Topic: | Media | |
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| In Media, zorbanj writes:
| | I'll say "Torso cracked under arm socket". I toss cracked arms.
In Media, Adjour writes:
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I personally say "torso cracked one side" or something like that
Crystal
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Yeah see that makes sense to me also.
Do you note the circular scratches under arms when they are obvious? I saw a
seller calling them "underarm swirls" years ago and I stole the term.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 19, 2024 11:46 | | Subject: | Re: What do you think about seller notice? | | Viewed: | 32 times | | Topic: | Media | |
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| In Media, Nubs_Select writes:
| | if its an expensive torso then maybe but if an arm is cracked I usually just
say something like "1 arm is cracked" or something as replacing it usually
isn't worth it
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Interesting. I have a ridiculous drawer of spare hands and arms
I'm always happy to put them to use I've got more than I could ever
use. Lol
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 18, 2024 15:57 | | Subject: | Re: 🔥25% SALE🔥 | | Viewed: | 44 times | | Topic: | Sales | |
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| In Sales, Dhobeck writes:
I would setup instant checkout or put up a shipping table if you want to get
some sales. All I see is priority options flat rate options (expensive) Personally
I wouldn't order if I couldn't have some idea of what you are going to
charge for shipping and I'm sure most people are the same
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 18, 2024 14:16 | | Subject: | Re: What do you think about seller notice? | | Viewed: | 45 times | | Topic: | Media | |
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| In Media, Gunbbang writes:
| | Hello
I buy some minifigure torsos.
And there notice "crack under the arm" i understand 'arm crack'.
Seller reply : "Very clearly stated in description cracks UNDER arm, not
ON it."
Did I get it wrong?
Other sellers clearly enter the subject
Example : cracked torso (left, right,..) side
It's the first absurd thing I've ever experienced
What do you think about seller notice?
Thanks.
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I would imagine most sellers would just remove or replace a cracked arm rather
than sell it cracked, no?
I personally say "torso cracked one side" or something like that
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 16, 2024 17:37 | | Subject: | Re: Legoland Watch | | Viewed: | 57 times | | Topic: | Price Guide | |
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| In Price Guide, Tracyd writes:
| | In Price Guide, peregrinator writes:
| | In Price Guide, Tracyd writes:
| | In Price Guide, kph_82 writes:
| | Thanks. Here is another pictur. If it helps
In Price Guide, popsicle writes:
| | In Price Guide, kph_82 writes:
| | I need info and a aprox price on this Watch.
Hope someone know somerhing about this
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Looks like a Skagen Unisex Stainless model, as promotional. Which is a good portion
of the Danish company's business.
Maybe helps to narrow the search grid some
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How are you connecting it to Legoland? I see no Lego logo or indicators.
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It says "Legoland" on the face
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Stopped zooming around 200%, getting old sucks.
It is a nice looking item.
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no worries, I thought the same thing.
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 14, 2024 00:06 | | Subject: | Re: USPS is getting worse :( | | Viewed: | 65 times | | Topic: | Shipping | |
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| In Shipping, tknorr writes:
| | How are you using Media Mail? I didn't think LEGO was media. The few times
I've used media mail to send books, the postal workers always seem suspicious
and ask me whats inside.
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To be technical, if the books do not contain ads, they narrowly fit into "media
mail". Most vintage instructions do not have ads. The newer ones do.
That said, I don't use counter service, don't see the point, so I could
probably ship a rock and not get questioned
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 13, 2024 18:13 | | Subject: | Re: Selling Issues | | Viewed: | 71 times | | Topic: | Technical Issues | |
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| In Technical Issues, Transformer27 writes:
| | Hey guys just wondering if anyone has noticed a large drop in orders on bricklink,
Im getting a few messages from buyers complaining about Paypal APi errors. Only
reason Im asking is that I normally do double the business on here compared to
Brickowl but so far this week I have had almost all orders come through Brickowl
and only the odd one here. It may just be a coincidence but so far intwo years
this is the first time ive outsold on Brickowl.
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I've noticed that BO tends to have tons of UK based stores and customers,
I'd argue at a greater rate than here. I would imagine your experience is
location based, if anything.
To your post however, I only get "paypal errors" from new customers,
which leads me to believe its user error, not the site. Personally
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 12, 2024 14:31 | | Subject: | Re: Min Buy | | Viewed: | 39 times | | Topic: | Help | |
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| In Help, Gmanluigi writes:
| | So I'm new to this site, I don't know a lot about it, but I notice (specifically
when I look up lego dimensions toy pads) that some things for sale say "Min
Buy: $10.00", does that mean the person whos selling it can take a minimum
of $10 for purchasing the item or is it for something else?
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most parts on the site sell in the 1-50cent range, so a minimum buy keeps up
from having to pull and pack hundreds tiny orders a month.
If you want to pay the difference up to $10, as a handling fee, I'm sure
most sellers will do that. But basically it means you need to buy $10 worth of
stuff.
I'm guessing you chose the store based on price, you'll find alot of
the cheaper stores have minimums that are on the higher end. Most seem to have
a min of $1.
Mine is $3, which is on the high end IMO.
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 10, 2024 20:45 | | Subject: | Re: USPS is getting worse :( | | Viewed: | 84 times | | Topic: | Shipping | |
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| In Shipping, agulus writes:
| | I just wonder how many of you are experiencing
the same problems with USPS?
- Media Mail very often is scanned 2-3 days
after dropping off at the post office
or not scanned at all. Is it only my local PO?
- I just dropped off a package on 1-3-2024
it was a Priority. It took 6 days to arrive
from IL to Texas like First Class.
Some time ago on Priority shipping label you got
delivery date and it was very accurate. Now it's gone
and it looks like they are doing whenever and whatever
they want 
It's so frustrating
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I had to refund a genuinely vanished package the other day. Luckily low value.
I wouldn't say worse or not. 99% of items arrive eventually. I used Fedex
and UPS a ton during the xmas sales and they were abhorrently slow
Crystal
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| Author: | Adjour | | Posted: | Jan 9, 2024 14:07 | | Subject: | Re: Bricklink blocked on my phone | | Viewed: | 36 times | | Topic: | Technical Issues | |
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| In Technical Issues, 1001bricks writes:
| | | | | | Can't find this option on my Nokia 3310!?
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Hit it incredibly hard with the corner of your time machine.
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Naaa, it would break the machine!
No kidding, gf has a $20 mobile, with a 1 inch "display" (just a small
stack of pixels) and T9 as "SMS assistant" (in short, a couple of words
max).
She doesn't want to be distracted by a computer in your pocket: just a phone.
The absolute killer is a few *weeks* autonomy if you don't use it often.
But we for sure would have bought a 3310 - just didn't know a year ago they're
still plenty for sale!
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absolutely agree. I wish I could have a dumb phone. I will once I fully retire
Sadly Amazon has ruined the American consumer and if you don't reply to buyers
immediately they often get hostile.
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