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Hi folks.

Yesterday i received an order of a regular customer.

He ordered parts from the 1x1 square tile , and 1x2 tile.

If i packed the order blindly i would have sent him the with groove variant.

The variants with and without groove seem to have merged.

The tile's where not on the list for merging?
Or maby on the "original" list but scrapped from merging i believe.

This is causing a major headache.

But because i know this customer almost exclusive buys old parts.
I messaged him about this problem and indeed he needed the without groove variant.

Please clearify this.

Also i would like to know why remarks are not consolidated?
Is this because bricklink will sent me a guy/girl that will relocate any "lost"
pieces in ghost drawers?

As a strategist i tend to see a long term goal to relocate people from second
hand market towards the PAB wall. A fee from a bricklink sale is way less then
the full cut they get other wise. People can only take so much "pain"
to look for older parts and are not willing to invest an increasing amount of
time to complete something. Also the complete silence from TLG regarding the
upcomming and current turbulences from this merge are quite worrying to me.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Best wishes

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Mar 12, 2024 13:56

Subject:

Re: PROBLEM WITH DARK BROWN 3062 ITEM

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In Inventories, minifig_75 writes:

ANOTHER ISSUE / PROBLEM I just noticed in my inventory (both B, A, C!!) : personal
remarks for new items disappeared (between the 24th of February and.. yesterday.)
So, NO, THIS IS NOT SOMETHING I DID WRONG ; PROOF ; These personal remarks are
STILL WRITTEN IN BRICKSTORE (in the bsx files I still have on my computer) !!

You mean Inventory stockrooms? How do you use your stockrooms? Are there the
same items in normal inventory? Do they have the Remarks? Do you have a donwloaded
(xml) file showing those exact lots having the Remarks, like a day before? Did
you upload something? What are the merge options especially about Remarks on
BrickLink?

It can be a complex problem/reason, you really have to get all information to
understand what happened. I don't believe BrickLink simply "decided"
to remove Remarks.

Author:

minifig_75

Posted:

Mar 12, 2024 04:41

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Re: PROBLEM WITH DARK BROWN 3062 ITEM

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In Inventories, jennnifer writes:

In Inventories, minifig_75 writes:

Hey there!
So..** I'm a seller **
I just noticed that all my DARK BROWN 3062 turned into BROWN, AND their prices
changed too, from inventories A & C!!!
It's SO UNBELIEVABLE, I didn't get any mail from the BL team saying there
was a major issue since the variant merge...
Please, has anyone noticed this issue?
are there any other bugs??

Thanks!
Soon

There hasn't been a major issue or there would be a mutiny here on the Forum.
I know it's frustrating to deal with errors in your inventory, but consider
the bigger picture. There are 4,800 Dark Brown 3062 for sale on the site, but
the only problem was with your shop? The number and name were updated on Feb
1. No items were merged.

Take a breath and check your info again. I do hope you find the issue!

~Jen

LOL
Hello!
as you can see, I do have other things to do than working on/for Bricklink/Lego,
so I can't waste my time answering everyone..
But thanks for the very useful tips as to taking deep breaths LOL!

ANOTHER ISSUE / PROBLEM I just noticed in my inventory (both B, A, C!!) : personal
remarks for new items disappeared (between the 24th of February and.. yesterday.)
So, NO, THIS IS NOT SOMETHING I DID WRONG ; PROOF ; These personal remarks are
STILL WRITTEN IN BRICKSTORE (in the bsx files I still have on my computer) !!

This is a message to help other sellers, who can't waste their time searching
uselessly for items...
I wish you a very nice day.
regards
Soon.

Author:

Saitobricks.ca

Posted:

Mar 8, 2024 22:18

Subject:

Re: A blessing or a curse?

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In Inventories, randyf writes:

In Inventories, Saitobricks.ca writes:

Was looking through the list of gear not yet inventoried, and saw a catagory
titled "puzzle".

The thought immediately entered my mind, "Should I inventory it?"

Hmm this will be easy.

4659585 DUPLO Puzzle Zebra
Gear: Puzzle: DUPLO

Only three parts!

Ooowwwee...

5007070 Minifigure Faces Puzzle
Gear: Puzzle

1000 Parts!!!

Would it be right to inventory a puzzle?

Pro, when you are missing a peice just buy it.

Con, think of the work!!

Should I try to do it?

No.

😭😭😭
Was looking forward to the extended period of pain and suffering.

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Mar 8, 2024 22:16

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Re: A blessing or a curse?

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In Inventories, Saitobricks.ca writes:

Was looking through the list of gear not yet inventoried, and saw a catagory
titled "puzzle".

The thought immediately entered my mind, "Should I inventory it?"

Hmm this will be easy.

4659585 DUPLO Puzzle Zebra
Gear: Puzzle: DUPLO

Only three parts!

Ooowwwee...

5007070 Minifigure Faces Puzzle
Gear: Puzzle

1000 Parts!!!

Would it be right to inventory a puzzle?

Pro, when you are missing a peice just buy it.

Con, think of the work!!

Should I try to do it?

No.

Author:

Saitobricks.ca

Posted:

Mar 8, 2024 21:38

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A blessing or a curse?

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Was looking through the list of gear not yet inventoried, and saw a catagory
titled "puzzle".

The thought immediately entered my mind, "Should I inventory it?"

Hmm this will be easy.

4659585 DUPLO Puzzle Zebra
Gear: Puzzle: DUPLO

Only three parts!

Ooowwwee...

5007070 Minifigure Faces Puzzle
Gear: Puzzle

1000 Parts!!!

Would it be right to inventory a puzzle?

Pro, when you are missing a peice just buy it.

Con, think of the work!!

Should I try to do it?

Author:

matthi

Posted:

Mar 7, 2024 19:59

Subject:

Re: fake part added, asking to delete

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In Inventories, tonnic writes:

In Inventories, matthi writes:

In Inventories, peregrinator writes:

In Inventories, matthi writes:

The blue Emmet part id 15443 is fake.
As some know area 2018 6-7 types of headgears and hairs popped up in 5 similar
colors , all with same partnr 95222 inside. With the lego logo and copyright.
I never checked then the partnr, as it had a logo, but the color blue was a bit
off color, also more friction then other hairs.

You're saying you have a part with the Lego logo on it that is nevertheless
fake?

I had it, but as die hard collector I've put it out of my hands. But yes
sadly. We live in a corrupt world.

I have no interest in these things at all but if it has the Lego logo why would
it be a fake?
Prototypes are prototypes for a reason, they can be (slightly) different of shape,
color, consistency etc.

No these are called qparts, non production parts. Prototypes nearly never having
a partnumber. I've seen only +- 30 prototypes and only like 2 had a partnumber.
These are added on the very final stage.

But you missed a part on my first message. There 4 different types of headgear
and 2 hairs that ALL having the same partnumber 95222. Which is impossible as
every part have a different ID. All 6 these parts came in blue, dark blue, brown
and lb gray. Slightly different off color and they having issues pulling them
of a head. Genuine lego qparts don't have this issue. You also don't
find this many same colors on different modern parts. Only red or lb gray as
they test the new mould in these colors. These popped up 5 years ago. Not much
info to be found. I'm sure TLG is aware of this.

Author:

tonnic

Posted:

Mar 7, 2024 13:45

Subject:

Re: fake part added, asking to delete

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In Inventories, matthi writes:

In Inventories, peregrinator writes:

In Inventories, matthi writes:

You're saying you have a part with the Lego logo on it that is nevertheless
fake?

I had it, but as die hard collector I've put it out of my hands. But yes
sadly. We live in a corrupt world.

Author:

matthi

Posted:

Mar 6, 2024 18:54

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Re: fake part added, asking to delete

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In Inventories, peregrinator writes:

In Inventories, matthi writes:

You're saying you have a part with the Lego logo on it that is nevertheless
fake?

I had it, but as die hard collector I've put it out of my hands. But yes
sadly. We live in a corrupt world.

Author:

Saitobricks.ca

Posted:

Mar 6, 2024 18:51

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Re: fake part added, asking to delete

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In Inventories, peregrinator writes:

In Inventories, matthi writes:

You're saying you have a part with the Lego logo on it that is nevertheless
fake?

Wow, isn’t that like counterfeit money? That could be illegal to own!

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Mar 6, 2024 18:48

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Re: fake part added, asking to delete

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In Inventories, matthi writes:

You're saying you have a part with the Lego logo on it that is nevertheless
fake?

Author:

matthi

Posted:

Mar 6, 2024 18:43

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fake part added, asking to delete

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Hi,

few years ago I've added few hundreds of qpart (prototype) colors to the
database. sadly I've had a fake counterpart in my collection.
The blue Emmet part id 15443 is fake.
As some know area 2018 6-7 types of headgears and hairs popped up in 5 similar
colors , all with same partnr 95222 inside. With the lego logo and copyright.
I never checked then the partnr, as it had a logo, but the color blue was a bit
off color, also more friction then other hairs.

So I like to request to delete this counterpart from the data list and send my
apologies. 30€ wasted :o

Author:

MecaOne

Posted:

Mar 1, 2024 00:55

Subject:

7317: 30585a vs 30585b

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Hello, this is my first time posting to the inventories forum. I recently purchased
a used, incomplete copy of 7317 online (not Bricklink). This set is known for
having a revision where 4 of the instances of part 30585a were replaced with
part 30585b, with the longer connection point for the pneumatic tubes. The revision
also replaces a 2x4 brick with 2 2x2 inverted slopes.

The copy I purchased reflected this revision-- however, all 13 of
the tube joiners were the longer 30585b variant. As this "parts lot"
additionally included a complete 7314 the seller wasn't aware of, with the
rubber bands still in their original bag, as well as the instructions and box
for 7317, I'm inclined to believe this is a genuine variant from an extremely
casual, not very knowledgeable fan and clearly not someone who went to Bricklink
just to buy 9 more of the 30585b variant to swap in to the set for some reason.
I was wondering if anyone else had noticed the same with their copy, though I
understand given this was a used copy it may not meet Bricklink's requirements
to be cataloged as a third version of the set.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Feb 29, 2024 08:56

Subject:

Re: Unused parts from part 4502 - Who is with me?

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This treatment is consistent with any modern such items where set inventories
from LEGO do exist, and those parts are included (typically, all as one "single"
piece) regardless of if they are used or not. Personally, I would consider
a set incomplete without those pieces, much like I would consider a set incomplete
without spare ammo; it's not a matter of what is used in the builds, it's
a matter of what is part of the set.

Tat is fine for a new set. But for a used set, you only need the parts necessary
to build the set. No extras or even regular parts not used in the build(s) have
to be present to be used,complete.

Author:

WOLKsite

Posted:

Feb 28, 2024 15:19

Subject:

Re: Unused parts from part 4502 - Who is with me?

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In Inventories, EDOM writes:

4502 (Inv) Minifigure, Plume / Feather Wheel, 3 on Sprue
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear Accessory {Yellow}

Certain sets only use one or two of the plume feathers from that wheel. But even
if only one is used, the other two are also listed on the regular items.

On this page https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=1562#regularItems in the
section "Additional Information About Regular Items" it says:
Parts on Sprues - Complete sprues are included in this section unless some
parts from the sprues are used in minifigures. In that case, the parts from the
sprues that are not used in minifigures are included in this section.

Now my question is: Why?

Example given: https://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemInv.asp?S=6274-1

4502a Minifigure, Plume Feather Small
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear Accessory {Yellow}

and

4502c Minifigure, Plume Feather Large
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear Accessory {Yellow}

are not used anywhere on the Caribbean Clipper. There
is no official parts list of this set. But still both pieces are listed as Regular
Items on BrickLink. In this particular case the price for the complete set is
increased by approximately $10 just because these two unused parts are listed
as regular parts.

I suggest to change the Brickink definition of regular items and move those parts
from Regular Items to Extra Items.

Who is with me?

Author:

jennnifer

Posted:

Feb 28, 2024 10:39

Subject:

Re: Unused parts from part 4502 - Who is with me?

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In Inventories, EDOM writes:

I suggest to change the Brickink definition of regular items and move those parts
from Regular Items to Extra Items.

Who is with me?

BrickLink inventories are currently intended to show the contents of a New set.
Used sets are at the mercy of both the buyer and seller understanding the terms
outlined here:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=102

Obviously, a New and Used set can have distinct differences in the inventory.
Unfortunately, BL doesn't have the infrastructure to show inventories for
each set condition.

~Jen

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Feb 28, 2024 09:53

Subject:

Re: Unused parts from part 4502 - Who is with me?

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In Inventories, zorbanj writes:

In Inventories, yorbrick writes:

That is why I said it is good for sellers of used sets to make it clear they
have only included parts necessary for the build, just like they can say no extra
parts.

This is exactly what I note for any used set. Most sets have extra items listed
in the inventory.

Yes, this problem happens anywhere that multiple parts come in a pack or sprue
and that item needs to be damaged to remove a part for a minifigure. It happens
with the vintage plumes on sprues and also modern bags that contain Mandalorian
rangefinders and similar items.

Author:

zorbanj

Posted:

Feb 28, 2024 08:56

Subject:

Re: Unused parts from part 4502 - Who is with me?

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In Inventories, yorbrick writes:

That is why I said it is good for sellers of used sets to make it clear they
have only included parts necessary for the build, just like they can say no extra
parts.

This is exactly what I note for any used set. Most sets have extra items listed
in the inventory.

Author:

EDOM

Posted:

Feb 28, 2024 06:28

Subject:

Re: Unused parts from part 4502 - Who is with me?

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In Inventories, yorbrick writes:

In Inventories, EDOM writes:

It was changed some years ago now, as they came with new sets and these are not
strictly extras, they are unused. When you sell a used set you do not need to
include them (only the parts necessary to build the set). But it is a good idea
to indicate that they are not included if you sell a used set.

How would a buyer know that these parts do not belong to a complete used
set?

If I was a buyer, I would check the received parts of a used set that I bought
on BrickLink against the Regular Items list of that set at BrickLink. And then
the trouble begins...

That is why I said it is good for sellers of used sets to make it clear they
have only included parts necessary for the build, just like they can say no extra
parts.

I see your point. Though this is exactly what made me post about it in the first
place:

Why list them as Regular Items if they are not necesary for the build? Why not
listing them as Extra Items. Me as a seller should not "invent" a new
category "Parts Not Needed".

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Feb 28, 2024 05:43

Subject:

Re: Unused parts from part 4502 - Who is with me?

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In Inventories, EDOM writes:

That is why I said it is good for sellers of used sets to make it clear they
have only included parts necessary for the build, just like they can say no extra
parts.

Author:

EDOM

Posted:

Feb 28, 2024 05:23

Subject:

Re: Unused parts from part 4502 - Who is with me?

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Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Feb 28, 2024 04:29

Subject:

Re: Unused parts from part 4502 - Who is with me?

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In Inventories, EDOM writes:

4502 (Inv) Minifigure, Plume / Feather Wheel, 3 on Sprue
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear Accessory {Yellow}

4502a Minifigure, Plume Feather Small
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear Accessory {Yellow}

and

4502c Minifigure, Plume Feather Large
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear Accessory {Yellow}

Author:

EDOM

Posted:

Feb 28, 2024 04:15

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Unused parts from part 4502 - Who is with me?

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4502 (Inv) Minifigure, Plume / Feather Wheel, 3 on Sprue
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear Accessory {Yellow}

4502a Minifigure, Plume Feather Small
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear Accessory {Yellow}

and

4502c Minifigure, Plume Feather Large
Parts: Minifigure, Headgear Accessory {Yellow}

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Feb 26, 2024 12:20

Subject:

Re: PROBLEM WITH DARK BROWN 3062 ITEM

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In Inventories, minifig_75 writes:

In Inventories, StarBrick writes:

"... that sellers still don't download their Inventory XML everyday and
use
BrickStore to compare or restore any problem."

Seriously?
Do you really say that this is what's required to maintain a correct inventory
on BL these days?

That's the equivalent of checking every aisle in a grocery store after closing
time.
Every day.
Again.
All day's.

....

If this is true, the database and the way it handles orders and other changes
is even more gone astray than I could imagine....

Hello Starbrick and THANKS for your very useful reply!
I was as astonished when I read that a seller should spend his time checking
inventories EVERYDAY...! (honestly, I can't..! lool!)

Absolutely not: I said DOWNLOAD everyday.
Leave the Tab opened, it's ONE click per day.
Or say week?

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Feb 26, 2024 12:18

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Re: PROBLEM WITH DARK BROWN 3062 ITEM

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