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In Catalog, axaday writes:

In Catalog, Tracyd writes:

Also, because you seem to
not understand something really simple, but very important. This isn't your
site, you don't own it, you don't operate it and you don't get to
make the decisions.

20,000 images belong to me. And I figure they want more. I get to make the decisions
about that.

Honest question, you still retain rights to the photos submitted here?

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Mar 4, 2024 19:59

Subject:

Re: Seriously?

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Catalog

In Catalog, Tracyd writes:

In Catalog, here4bricks614 writes:

In Catalog, Tracyd writes:

In Catalog, here4bricks614 writes:

BrickLink does not believe itself to be a historical resource anymore. Surely
this means we’ll be getting rid of the (objectively useless) x000 part IDs?

Grooved variants were added to help users find what they need. What’s stopping
the rest of the grooved variants from being merged in the near future? This sorry
excuse of a project sets this precedent and introduces a slippery slope that
seriously undermines community trust.

Why are other issues that were “addressed” years ago still on the shelf without
solutions? Why does site admin insist on following through with inconsistent
changes that have proven themselves to be wildly unpopular? (Apart from the four
Yes-men lurking in the catalog)

Where is the Rust solution? Where is the Light Pink solution?

Dan did not originate Bricklink to be a historical resource. I saw his posts
in the forums when it was brought up long before you knew this site existed.
He established Bricklink to facilitate buying and selling Lego parts and sets.
The fact that people put a lot of work into identifying differences made it
into a historical resource, but that was not the intent. Lego has become far
more mainstream today than ever before, but most of the newcomers have no idea
about variants and just want to buy what they want or need, without the confusing
variants. For the people who really care about a variant, there will still be
stores who break them out and will sell them to those who care or need them.
I do recognize all the work that people put in as volunteers to identify and
establish the variants and I do respect their work. It would be nice to have
a variant page/section for reference and to recognize the work they put into
it.

Knowing “what you need” is based on available information, which has now been
condensed for no good reason. The only reason I know that a set has a specific
variant is because of the work put in by catalog contributors. People aren’t
going to care anymore because the distinction isn’t being explicitly made anymore.

Defending ineptitude and inconsistency is much easier, though.

That is just it, the VAST majority don't care. Also, because you seem to
not understand something really simple, but very important. This isn't your
site, you don't own it, you don't operate it and you don't get to
make the decisions. It is great that they still listen to the community at large,
however this is a business, and it will be run in the manner that they decide
is best for it.

And as far as ineptitude and inconsistency go, it is still here, it is still
up and running and it is still majorly successful.

If you don't like the direction, they are taking you can find another place
to buy from.

This x100. Thank you for saving me the effort of typing it out.

I really really get sick of the entitlement I see here when people go full rage
about, IMO, the dumbest things.

Go somewhere else if you hate it so much.

Crystal

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Mar 4, 2024 19:49

Subject:

Re: What would you do?

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Shipping

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!

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

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.

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

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Mar 4, 2024 11:00

Subject:

Re: What would you do?

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Shipping

In Shipping, fallinglegos81 writes:

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Mar 3, 2024 21:57

Subject:

Re: Lego Lord of The Rings Set not selling...

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Price Guide

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)

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

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Mar 2, 2024 21:22

Subject:

Re: Filed a NSS report. How long to resolution?

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In Help, UTLF writes:

Only been? Immediately? What are you on?

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.

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.

BOO!

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

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Mar 2, 2024 20:07

Subject:

Re: Filed a NSS report. How long to resolution?

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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

With this seller I messaged the last 3 of 7 days to ask when it might ship with no response.

This seemed like the appropriate thing to do.

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.

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

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.

your expectations are completely reasonable. People saying that they aren't
are covering for their own lackluster service.

Crystal

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Mar 2, 2024 20:05

Subject:

Re: Filed a NSS report. How long to resolution?

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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.

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

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Mar 2, 2024 13:52

Subject:

Re: Searching for parts with a sticker

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In Help, 1001bricks writes:

In Help, Saitobricks.ca writes:

I know how to use this site + I like LEGO.

It's official: I quit for Mega Bloks.

Bye!

Would you like a tutorial video on how to do that?

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Mar 2, 2024 13:51

Subject:

Re: Searching for parts with a sticker

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