BrickLink Discussion Forum

In Catalog Requests, ccroxton writes:

I submitted 2 parts, with pictures, on March 10th. So far, they are still waiting
for approval. Is there an additional step I need to take?

There's no additional step needed, just have some patience, for there are
558 items with images pending. Stickered parts don't have the highest priority.
But it would help when a note is added in which book and on which page of the
instruction we can find it. That would save us a lot of time going through all
stickered part submissions.

While waiting, you also can have a look at the names you submitted. Both names
are missing the terms sticker, pattern and the set number.

To see examples, you can search for: pattern sticker*

Thanks,
Diana

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Mar 23, 2024 02:01

Subject:

Re: 92590 Backpack open

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In Catalog Requests, The_Boyz_Bricks writes:

92590 Minifigure Backpack / Bag Open
Parts: Minifigure, Body Wear {Dark Tan}

Can this part be renamed to say "Minifigure Backpack/Bag Open" instead
of "Minifigure Backpack Open"? Thanks!

For future requests, please use the catalog change request form when you want
to change a name (number, weight, etc).

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogReq.asp

Thanks,
Diana

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Mar 21, 2024 12:43

Subject:

Re: Minifig hp483

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In Catalog Requests, PleineCorde writes:

Hi, from where comes this harry Potter minifig hp483 ? Nothing is written, should
probably been cancelled if no more data...

Minifig No: hp483 Name: Bellatrix Lestrange - Plain Skirt

hp483 (Inv) Bellatrix Lestrange - Plain Skirt
Minifigures: Harry Potter

b24hp01de (Inv) Harry Potter - Rätselspaß mit Bellatrix (Softcover) (German Edition)
Books: Activity Book: Harry Potter

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Mar 17, 2024 11:21

Subject:

Re: 92253c00pb01 vs. 92253c00pb05

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In Catalog, normann1974 writes:

IMHO, the catalog for parts

92253c00pb01 Mini Doll Hips and Trousers with Back Pockets with Tan Shoes Pattern - Thick Hinge
Parts: Mini Doll, Legs

and [P=92253c00pb05] is a mess.
The image for both parts seem to have Tan shoes.

If you check the minifigures that contain the two parts, the images of those
minifigures seem to me to have mixed Tan and Dark Tan shoes.

My assumption is that the version with Dark Tan shoes doesn't actually exist.
I believe it is the result of the change from single mold with print to dual
mold without print. Painting Tan on Dark Blue will seem darker than painting
Tan on a lighter colored brick. So the "Dark Tan" print may in fact very
well be Tan on Dark Blue.

Please look at the comparison images of the former part. It shows the two different
molds with two clearly different Tan colors.

I have an disappointed customer at this point, and I hope someone will look into
this. Unless someone can find a dual mold Dark Tan shoe part, I suggest merging
these to parts.

/Jan

I am handling this together with your other request:

https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=314321

Diana

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Mar 16, 2024 07:11

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 43208-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

43208-1 (Inv) Jasmine and Mulan’s Adventure
168 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2022
Sets: Disney: Disney Princess

* Add 1 Part 34732pb04 Dark Purple Panel 1 x 4 x 6 Wavy with Gold, Red and Medium Lavender Magic Carpet Pattern on Both Sides (Stickers) - Set 43208 (Counterpart)

Comments from Submitter:
Book 2, page 7-8, only stickers in this set.

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Mar 15, 2024 23:33

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Gear 5003483

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

5003483 (Inv) 3-Seat Playtable Creative Play Station Center Pack Duplo
Gear: Human Furniture: Educational & Dacta: DUPLO

* Change 1 Set {9090-1 Large Duplo Basic Set (XL Brick Set) to 9090-3-3 Large Duplo Basic Set (XL Brick Set) {2004 Version}}

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Mar 15, 2024 23:28

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 5003472-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

5003472-1 (Inv) Playful Learning Center Pack
4 Sets, 2015
Sets: Educational & Dacta: DUPLO

* Change 1 Set {9090-1 Large Duplo Basic Set (XL Brick Set) to 9090-3-3 Large Duplo Basic Set (XL Brick Set) {2004 Version}}

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Mar 15, 2024 23:27

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 5004569-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

5004569-1 (Inv) Playful Learning Center Pack
4 Sets, 2015
Sets: Educational & Dacta: DUPLO

* Change 1 Set {9090-1 Large Duplo Basic Set (XL Brick Set) to 9090-3-3 Large Duplo Basic Set (XL Brick Set) {2004 Version}}

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Mar 15, 2024 23:26

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 5004570-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

5004570-1 (Inv) Creative Builder Center Pack
2 Sets, 2015
Sets: Educational & Dacta: DUPLO

* Change 1 Set {9090-1 Large Duplo Basic Set (XL Brick Set) to 9090-3-3 Large Duplo Basic Set (XL Brick Set) {2004 Version}}

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Mar 15, 2024 23:26

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 5003484-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

5003484-1 (Inv) Explore Animals Center Pack
3 Sets, 2014
Sets: Educational & Dacta: DUPLO: DUPLO, Town: Zoo

* Change 1 Set {9090-1 Large Duplo Basic Set (XL Brick Set) to 9090-3-3 Large Duplo Basic Set (XL Brick Set) {2004 Version}}

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Mar 15, 2024 23:24

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 5003489-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

5003489-1 (Inv) Build Explore Play Pack
1 Set, 1 Gear, 2014
Sets: Educational & Dacta: DUPLO

* Change 1 Set {9090-1 Large Duplo Basic Set (XL Brick Set) to 9090-3-3 Large Duplo Basic Set (XL Brick Set) {2004 Version}}

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Mar 15, 2024 23:23

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 5003473-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

5003473-1 (Inv) DUPLO Creative Builder Center Pack
2 Sets, 1 Book, 2013
Sets: Educational & Dacta: DUPLO

* Change 1 Set {9090-1 Large Duplo Basic Set (XL Brick Set) to 9090-3-3 Large Duplo Basic Set (XL Brick Set) {2004 Version}}

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Mar 14, 2024 04:51

Subject:

Re: 816 different wire

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In Catalog, Stuart9 writes:

Just opened a sealed 816.

816-1 (Inv) Lighting Bricks, 4.5V
17 Parts, 1986
Sets: Universal Building Set: Supplemental

766c96 (Inv) Electric, Wire 12V / 4.5V with 2 Leads, 96 Studs Long with 2 Light Gray Electric, Connector, 2-Way Male Squared Narrow Long with Center Post (x466c96 / 766c01)
Parts: Electric, Wire & Connector

This is shown as an alternative item in set 970-1

970-1 (Inv) Lighting Bricks
17 Parts, 1978
Sets: Universal Building Set: Supplemental

Contents as catalogue except one wire :

My 816 box contains :

1 x 766c28 light grey not 2.

1 x 766c96 light grey.

Can this be accepted as an alternative part entry for the wires ?

I can confirm that I had a sealed set as the inventory shows now (opened and
confirmed in 2011), but I also opened a sealed set in 2019 that has the two different
wires as yours have. Forgot to submit a change request back then.

Diana

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Mar 12, 2024 04:26

Subject:

Re: Proposal: new organization of magazine sets

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In Catalog Requests, TakeAbricK writes:

In Catalog Requests, Stellar writes:

In Catalog Requests, Leftoverbricks writes:

But on some magazines there were Polybags like in Ninjago and Technic.

- foil pack
- paper bag (replacement of foil pack)
- polybag
- metal box
- blister pack

I don't know if the suggestion includes polybags, metal boxes and blister
packs, but I can imagine that members also want to be able to search for that,
I for instance searched for metal box once. And I searched for foil pack many
times. If we would change names, I would add something like 'gift', but
not remove the existing packing. I would also prefer to add co brand Blue Ocean
to all sets.

I saw an activity book with a cardboard box attached, maybe a future replacement
for magazines' blister packs, who knows.

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?pg=1&promoCatID=384&v=1
Unfortunately you have to go to the co brand list first to be able to search
for them.
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogPromo.asp

PS and it's very hard not to destroy the magazine when taking of these sets,
even the metal boxes are glued and magazines are already damaged in the store

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Mar 12, 2024 04:16

Subject:

Re: Proposal: new organization of magazine sets

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In Catalog Requests, Stellar writes:

In Catalog Requests, Leftoverbricks writes:

But on some magazines there were Polybags like in Ninjago and Technic.

- foil pack
- paper bag (replacement of foil pack)
- polybag
- metal box
- blister pack

I saw an activity book with a cardboard box attached, maybe a future replacement
for magazines' blister packs, who knows.

https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?pg=1&promoCatID=384&v=1
Unfortunately you have to go to the co brand list first to be able to search
for them.
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogPromo.asp

PS and it's very hard not to destroy the magazine when taking of these sets,
even the metal boxes are glued and magazines are already damaged in the store

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Mar 8, 2024 08:17

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 42605-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

42605-1 (Inv) Mars Space Base and Rocket
967 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2024
Sets: Friends

* Delete 1 Part 3262pb05 Lime Brick, Round 2 x 2 Dome Top with Bottom Axle Holder - Vented Stud with Alien Face with 3 Black Eyes and Mouth, White Pupils, Medium Lavender Tongue and Green Spots Pattern
* Delete 1 Part 15469 Lime Plant Leaves 2 x 2 with 4 Petals and Axle Hole
* Add 1 Minifigure cty1757 Alien - Dome Top Head

Comments from Submitter:
Source: Sealed Set
Although this Alien wasn't mentioned as minifigure / character in this set, it is mentioned in a City set, so we decided to add this minifigure here as well.

Diana

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Mar 2, 2024 04:24

Subject:

Re: 92252c00pb001 variants

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In Catalog Requests, kwarschkow writes:

I have two different variants of this part, but it does not appear to be mentioned
in the catalogue, like I have seen for other similar parts.

I hope I am not overstepping by reporting this.

Also I would be interested to learn if there is any way to find out how the different
variants were used.

I'm working on this from the present, moving back. It will take some time
to check all 385 Mini Doll Legs, if Dual Molded or not. It will take even
more time for the parts like this

92252c00pb001 Mini Doll Hips and Skirt, Light Nougat Legs and Bright Pink Shoes Pattern - Thick Hinge
Parts: Mini Doll, Legs

because they appear in both variants: 'single molded' and 'dual molded'.
Which means the part has to be split and maybe even Minifigures. For that every
single set has to be checked.

Since we admins barely have spare time to dig into the past, this will most probably
not be fixed this year.

In timeline the Mini Doll Legs came
- first single molded (some still are), later dual molded
- first thick hinge (some still have), later thin hinge

The left one on your image is the oldest variant.
It's a Medium Lavender (single molded) part with printed Light Nougat Legs
and Bright Pink Shoes.

The right one is the newer variant.
It's a Medium Lavender Skirt with Molded Light Nougat Legs and Printed Bright
Pink Shoes.

After these came:

35216ac00pb002 Mini Doll Hips and Skirt with Molded Medium Tan Legs and Printed Magenta Sandals and White Socks Pattern - Thin Hinge
Parts: Mini Doll, Legs

Diana

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Feb 27, 2024 22:29

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 103-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

103-1 (Inv) 4.5V Motor Set with Rubber Tracks
18 Parts, 1 Book, 1969
Sets: Universal Building Set: Supplemental

* Add 1 Book 97040dk Fakta om den nye Lego batteri-motor (97040-Da) (Alternate) (match ID 7)
* Add 1 Book 3340se Fakta om Legos nya batterimotor (Alternate) (match ID 7)

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Feb 22, 2024 12:48

Subject:

Re: Fat Shaming the Chonky Alien?

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In Catalog Requests, TakeAbricK writes:

In Catalog Requests, DeLuca writes:

Why is the round Friends alien in set 42605 not considered a Minifig, while their
slimmer sibling from the City sets (cty1727) is? The instructions do not have
this figure as part of a larger assembly, so there is no reason for this
egregious double-standard!

The reason I didn't add it as a Minifigure in the Friends set is that LEGO
doesn't consider it a Minifigure / character.

The reason I approved it for the City set as a minifigure, is that LEGO does.

I didn't see this as an egregious double-standard, nor a Fat Shaming, but
I will discuss it with the other admins.

Thanks,
Diana

It turns out that the same Alien comes in a City set and for this set LEGO does
see it as a character. So you can go ahead and submit it as a City Minifigure.

60429-1 (Inv) Spaceship and Asteroid Discovery
114 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 2024
Sets: Town: City: Space Exploration

Thanks,
Diana

42605-1 (Inv) Mars Space Base and Rocket
967 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2024
Sets: Friends

Minifig No: cty1727 Name: Alien - Minifigure Head

cty1727 (Inv) Alien - Minifigure Head
Minifigures: Town: City: Space Exploration

Please remove parts 3262pb05 (Lime, 1x) and 15469 (Lime, 1x) from the main inventory
of set 42605, and add the alien Minifig entry that I created. I will have a pic
of the Minifig up later.

[P=3262pb05]

15469 Plant Leaves 2 x 2 with 4 Petals and Axle Hole
Parts: Plant

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Feb 22, 2024 00:10

Subject:

Re: Fat Shaming the Chonky Alien?

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In Catalog Requests, DeLuca writes:

42605-1 (Inv) Mars Space Base and Rocket
967 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2024
Sets: Friends

cty1727 (Inv) Alien - Minifigure Head
Minifigures: Town: City: Space Exploration

15469 Plant Leaves 2 x 2 with 4 Petals and Axle Hole
Parts: Plant

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Feb 19, 2024 04:22

Subject:

Re: Set 9398 - missing part with applied sticker.

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In Catalog Requests, Ivka writes:

Request was made to add missing counterpart for set 9398.

Par was initially defined as:
32316pb01

Picture was applied.

Regards,
Ivana and Aleksa

Hi Ivana and Aleksa,

The item number has been changed from 32316pb01 to 32316pb081, for there were
already 80 of these parts with pattern.

32316pb081 Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 5 with LEGO TECHNIC Logo Pattern (Sticker) - Set 9398
Parts: Technic, Liftarm, Decorated {Black}

Next time you only have to submit the part, a separate catalog request is not
necessary.

It would also be great if you would mention the book and pagenumber in your note
when you submit a stickered part, so we don't need so much time to look for
it by going through the instruction books. In this case: Book 3, page 44.

Thanks,
Diana

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Feb 8, 2024 10:26

Subject:

Re: sets 357-1 and 570-1

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https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?pg=1&catLike=W&searchMethod=searchBoth&catType=S&catID=395

In Catalog, CBak writes:

As an addition to point 1.
If you think you found evidence for a set, imo you should never conclude that
it is the same in a similar set released in different countries. This is already
done too many times in the past in my opinion. There is a big difference in boxes,
instructions and contents in sets produced by Samsonite.

I know it's at the bottom of the list of priorities, but is there any possibility
that Samsonite could be recognized as it's own category? I ran into this
before, and wondered why they aren't seen as being different enough to merit
their own catalog entries.

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Feb 8, 2024 01:24

Subject:

Re: sets 357-1 and 570-1

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In Catalog Requests, SezaR writes:

On the bottom of the inventory page of these sets, it is written:

The instructions do not show a trailer on the ladder truck, but actual set
contents and the official piece count (218) and an image of all three trailers
together on the box, prove that the set did come with the necessary pieces to
build the third trailer.

I found and bought an extra white-and-black sheet from a Lego fan in Canada.
This is probably added as extra page for instructions of 357 to some copies of
this set. I say some, because I had not seen this sheet. I bought myself this
set with box and all parts from a Canadian seller in very good condition but
this sheet was not there neither.
The paper I bought might be itself a copy of an original one because the bottom
of the page seems to not been copies (the bottom rectangle don't have a line
and there is no number on the footprint). I don't know how to verify whether
my sheet is original.
This extra sheet proves that the set did come with the necessary pieces to build
the third trailer.

I suggest to modify the note for these two sets:

The instructions do not show a trailer on the ladder truck, but one extra printed
page was added to some copies of this set (see the extra photo of instructions'
page) and actual set contents and the official piece count (218) and an image
of all three trailers together on the box, prove that the set did come with the
necessary pieces to build the third trailer.

Your thoughts about the missing line and number were right. But it's not
a copy of an additional sheet for sets 357 and 570, but it's a black and
white copy of the instruction of set 640-1, released by Samsonite of Canada.
Truck and trailer seems to look the same, but are not.

357-1 (Inv) Fire Station
219 Parts, 1973
Sets: LEGOLAND: Fire

Released in Europe, Australia and Canada

570-1 (Inv) Fire House
219 Parts, 1973
Sets: LEGOLAND: Fire

Released only in USA

640-1 (Inv) Fire Truck
37 Parts, 1971
Sets: LEGOLAND: Fire

Released in Europe and in Canada by Samsonite

You bought this sheet separately, but submitted the image as an instruction for
both set 357 and 570, without any proof that it actually came in these sets.
In the attached image you can see that
1. your image is an exact copy of the Samsonite Canada 640 instruction;
which will never have been added to a set (570-1 in this case) that was not produced
by Samsonite Canada
2. if you compare the instruction of the images of 640 and 357 (570 is the same)
you can see that there is a difference in color of one of the 1x1 plates on top;
which also proofs that it doesn't belong to set 357.

Besides that, if it really would have been an original additional sheet, it would
probably have had it's own number, like this set has

316-1 (Inv) Fire Fighter Ship
133 Parts, 1978
Sets: Boat: Fire

Imo your paper is a copy made by someone, who deliberately
- wiped out the bottom of the instruction
- made it in black and white

Therefore this request and both your image submissions can't be approved.

As an addition to point 1.
If you think you found evidence for a set, imo you should never conclude that
it is the same in a similar set released in different countries. This is already
done too many times in the past in my opinion. There is a big difference in boxes,
instructions and contents in sets produced by Samsonite.

Diana

PS I have two different instructions of 640 produced by Samsonite Canada, the
one without System in the Logo comes from a sealed set I bought years ago. Contents
of both is the same.

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Feb 5, 2024 09:55

Subject:

Re: Not receiving mails from BrickLink today..

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In Technical Issues, 1001bricks writes:

IF you use a gmail-account, the problem/answer may be explained here :
https://blog.google/products/gmail/gmail-security-authentication-spam-protection/

As of February, rules are far more strict (too strict) for bulk-senders.

No, it is not a spam-issue nor gmail-issue. The My Copy of Order Invoice and
Order Shipped mail are just not send by bricklink.

You can't know it hasn't been sent.

The customer however does receive their copy of the mail!

It's normal; mail servers DO silently reject e-mail and DO NOT even download
it in a SPAM folder for example.
So in this case the recipient cannot know.

Almost all copies of messages from BrickLink are send by blservice@bricklink.com
It must be a very intelligent mail server, being able to filter only those messages
that have an Invoice or Order Confirmation. Missing 1 ok, but missing all for
10 days in a row is far from normal.

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Feb 5, 2024 05:05

Subject:

Re: Not receiving mails from BrickLink today..

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In Technical Issues, TakeAbricK writes:

In Technical Issues, koenlowet writes:

Same issue here, direct contacts ok, but not receiving mails related to orders
or quotes.

In Technical Issues, leggodtshop writes:

In Technical Issues, TakeAbricK writes:

In Technical Issues, leggodtshop writes:

Got an order on Jan 28, 2024 00:58 however not receiving the mail from it so
far. Send the invoice on Jan 28, 2024 13:36 not receiving that mail either.

Up until yesterday receiving all mails, nothing changed afaik.

Anyone else same problem?

Only just noticed that I don't receive copies of Invoices / Purchases since
January 27th.

Please fix asap.

I guess we are the only ones not getting copies of messages of placed orders
and invoices.

Missing copies January 27 - January 30

Same here, nothing wrong with the mailbox itself receiving other mails perfectly
just BrickLink mails are missing.

This still is an issue and it's been 7 days now. I don't get any messages
in my mailbox for orders placed and Invoices send.

I wonder why we have a 'Technical Issue' topic, for I have this feeling
it's not being read by BrickLink employees who are supposed to look into
it and do something about it. Waiting for a week wondering if BrickLink knows
about this issue and is working on it doesn't feel good.

Something changed starting January 27th and it wasn't me.

January 27 - February 5

Still no copies of Invoices.

Last night I received two copies of purchase confirmations (first ones since
January 27), so I pressed the invoice button of all orders placed since January
27: nothing.

Still no copies of these in my mailbox:
- Order Invoice
- Order Notification

Please fix ASAP !!!
and please confirm that someone is working on this issue.

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Feb 3, 2024 10:53

Subject:

Re: Can't add item to my store

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In Technical Issues, peregrinator writes:

In Technical Issues, TakeAbricK writes:

In Technical Issues, rankster writes:

In Technical Issues, bmitchel1976 writes:

Hey I can't add item 57895 (Glass for Window 1 x 4 x 6) to my store.
It just has: Cannot add to inventory
What gives?

Same happens with

76959 Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Hollow Round Bottom Tube
Parts: Slope, Inverted

no problem here with 76959

I just added a couple last night from a part out but today I see this from the
item detail page

Oeps, didn't see that.
It can still be added when parting out a set and via Price Guide followed by
add to inventory. This helps you for now I hope.

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Feb 3, 2024 10:39

Subject:

Re: Can't add item to my store

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In Technical Issues, rankster writes:

In Technical Issues, bmitchel1976 writes:

Hey I can't add item 57895 (Glass for Window 1 x 4 x 6) to my store.
It just has: Cannot add to inventory
What gives?

Same happens with

76959 Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Hollow Round Bottom Tube
Parts: Slope, Inverted

no problem here with 76959

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Feb 2, 2024 23:33

Subject:

Re: Not receiving mails from BrickLink today..

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Topic:

In Technical Issues, SylvainLS writes:

In Technical Issues, enig writes:

[…]
If I recall correctly - at some point BL implemented a separate helpdesk platform.
You needed to register separately - I still have the confirmation emails.

They shut that subsite down. Now it (https://helpdesk.bricklink.com/ ) redirects
to the ‘topic’ Help Desk (https://www.bricklink.com/helpDesk.asp ).

Not even sure if it was a completely stand-alone system, or integrated with regular
helpdesk to some degree.

It was integrated: you could see all the reports you made, whether they were
done there or through the help deks pages (on www.bricklink.com) or (I think,
at least for some topics) through the problem center.

[…] Your tickets were also getting marked
as SOLVED light-years ahead before getting even remotely close to actually getting
solved.

Actually, as soon as you got an answer, the ticket was marked ‘closed’ on that
platform, but, according to the agent that answered my reports and to which I
asked why they were closed, it doesn’t (didn’t) mean the tickets were “closed-closed”,
that the bugs were still open, and that I would be informed when there would
be other news (haha).
IOW, it meant the message didn’t need direct attention anymore.
IOOW, wrongly named status / wrongly used status / double status system / bad
ideas.

My reply here is probably just as helpful. You're welcome?

Ditto

Thank you both for your replies. What's the use of a Helpdesk if you don't
get help, like what's the use of a Technical Issue Topic if nothing is done
with the Issue. I'm far from happy with this all. It still doesn't work.
The Invoices I send are fine, my contact settings are fine, I didn't change
anything. It's strange that not all members have this problem. I use my domain
Email address, but it's used for 11 years already and I can't change
that, for that's my business mail and that's were I'm supposed to
receive the PayPal Onsite Purchases and Invoices.

Thanks,
Diana

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Feb 2, 2024 05:15

Subject:

Re: Not receiving mails from BrickLink today..

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In Technical Issues, TakeAbricK writes:

In Technical Issues, koenlowet writes:

Same issue here, direct contacts ok, but not receiving mails related to orders
or quotes.

In Technical Issues, leggodtshop writes:

In Technical Issues, TakeAbricK writes:

In Technical Issues, leggodtshop writes:

Only just noticed that I don't receive copies of Invoices / Purchases since
January 27th.

Please fix asap.

I guess we are the only ones not getting copies of messages of placed orders
and invoices.

Missing copies January 27 - January 30

Same here, nothing wrong with the mailbox itself receiving other mails perfectly
just BrickLink mails are missing.

PS

I also contacted the Helpdesk, but didn't receive a confirmation Email, nor
a ticket number or whatever. Which doesn't surprise me for I didn't
get a ticketnumber since January 12, 2007. It looks like these ticketnumbers
I read about are reserved for 'special' members.

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Feb 2, 2024 02:36

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Re: Not receiving mails from BrickLink today..

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In Technical Issues, koenlowet writes:

Same issue here, direct contacts ok, but not receiving mails related to orders
or quotes.

In Technical Issues, leggodtshop writes:

In Technical Issues, TakeAbricK writes:

In Technical Issues, leggodtshop writes:

Only just noticed that I don't receive copies of Invoices / Purchases since
January 27th.

Please fix asap.

I guess we are the only ones not getting copies of messages of placed orders
and invoices.

Missing copies January 27 - January 30

Same here, nothing wrong with the mailbox itself receiving other mails perfectly
just BrickLink mails are missing.

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Jan 31, 2024 02:28

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 41697-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

41697-1 (Inv) Turtle Protection Vehicle
81 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2022
Sets: Friends

* Add 1 Part 2752 Light Bluish Gray Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Hollow Round Bottom Tube (Alternate) (match ID 1)
* Change 1 Part Light Bluish Gray 3747b Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin and Connections between Studs {match ID 0 to 1}

Comments from Submitter:
Source: sealed set contents (box: 447H2 - 6423537)

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Jan 30, 2024 04:26

Subject:

Re: Not receiving mails from BrickLink today..

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In Technical Issues, TakeAbricK writes:

In Technical Issues, leggodtshop writes:

Only just noticed that I don't receive copies of Invoices / Purchases since
January 27th.

Please fix asap.

I guess we are the only ones not getting copies of messages of placed orders
and invoices.

Missing copies January 27 - January 30

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Jan 30, 2024 02:09

Subject:

Re: Not receiving mails from BrickLink today..

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In Technical Issues, leggodtshop writes:

Only just noticed that I don't receive copies of Invoices / Purchases since
January 27th.

Please fix asap.

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Jan 28, 2024 05:42

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Minifigure dis147

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Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

Minifig No: dis147 Name: Mickey Mouse - Vintage, Light Bluish Gray Legs, White Hat with Black Top

dis147 (Inv) Mickey Mouse - Vintage, Light Bluish Gray Legs, White Hat with Black Top
Minifigures: Disney: Disney 100

* Change 1 Part White {44553pb02 Minifigure, Hat with Small Pin, Tall Hat with Small Brim and Black Top Pattern (Undetermined Top) to 44553pb04 Minifigure, Hat with Small Pin, Tall Hat with Small Brim and Black Top Pattern}

Comments from Submitter:
source: sealed set

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Jan 28, 2024 05:40

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Minifigure dis024

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Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

Minifig No: dis024 Name: Vintage Mickey, Disney, Series 2 (Minifigure Only without Stand and Accessories)

dis024 (Inv) Vintage Mickey, Disney, Series 2 (Minifigure Only without Stand and Accessories)
Minifigures: Collectible Minifigures: Disney: Disney Series 2

* Change 1 Part White {44553pb02 Minifigure, Hat with Small Pin, Tall Hat with Small Brim and Black Top Pattern to 44553pb03 Minifigure, Hat with Small Pin, Tall Hat with Small Brim and Molded Black Top Pattern}

Comments from Submitter:
Source Sealed Set

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Jan 28, 2024 00:33

Subject:

Re: Remove relations Tire 3634 and Wheel bb0046

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In Catalog Requests, caferacer writes:

On tire 17 x 43 (3634) part bb0046 Windup Motor 1980s is listed as a compatible
wheel and vice versa. But the Windup Motor has a nose for the Windup Key that
interferes with the large tire.
Please remove both relationships. Thank you.

Hi,

You are absolutely right about this. Unfortunately the problem is, that it's
one big relationship with wheels that fit tires and every item can only be in
one relationship. If we would remove bb0046 from this relationship, this windup
motor will not only loose the relationship with tire 3634, but with all tires.

So I prefer to add a note to both items, so the relationship with other tires
will stay.

Thank you for letting us know,
Diana

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Jan 26, 2024 13:38

Subject:

Re: Change 43222-1 box dimensions

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In Catalog Requests, Nubs_Select writes:

item dimensions for the box are the same size as for the set as the set dimensions
are the size of the box not of the actual built set

The set dimensions were of the built, so I just changed it.

Thanks,
Diana

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Jan 13, 2024 22:55

Subject:

Re: Two new stickered parts for catalogue

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In Catalog Requests, DarylB writes:

I am trying to get 2 new stickered parts added to the catalogue but do not know
how to add a photograph/image, can anyone help please.

Jen's document is of great help. I see you already added the items.

Our help page to add images:
https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=87

If it still doesn't work after reading the help page, please let us know.

Thanks,
Diana

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Jan 13, 2024 22:45

Subject:

Re: Alternate / New number - Cinderella Hair

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In Catalog Requests, TakeAbricK writes:

In Catalog Requests, jennnifer writes:

Hello,

I found a Minifigure / Mini Doll hair similar to
[p=bb1323pb01]
in set

43246-1 (Inv) Disney Princess Market Adventure
801 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2024
Sets: Disney: Disney Princess

It has mold number 100907. It weighs .65g and has more or less the same dimensions
as the current catalog listing. PCC is 6469268.

I don't have the 6416359 one to compare. Could this be a new mold or an
alternate number? It does look very alike. The mold number is visible in the
crevice on the underside.

Thanks!
Jen

Imo it doesn't deserve a new entry.

Diana

100907pb01 Minifigure, Hair Female Curled Fringe and Bun, Hole on Top with Molded Bright Light Blue Band and Earrings Pattern
Parts: Minifigure, Hair

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Jan 12, 2024 23:32

Subject:

Re: Alternate / New number - Cinderella Hair

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In Catalog Requests, jennnifer writes:

Hello,

I found a Minifigure / Mini Doll hair similar to
[p=bb1323pb01]
in set

43246-1 (Inv) Disney Princess Market Adventure
801 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2024
Sets: Disney: Disney Princess

Imo it doesn't deserve a new entry.

Diana

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Jan 11, 2024 21:56

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog, Nubs_Select writes:

Looking at this list I may have been wrong about something and was hoping you
could clarify.
It says
“Blocked and vented studs will be merged”
So does that mean hollow and blocked are not being merged? I was under the impression
that vented, hollow, and blocked were all being merged which was very uncounted
but reading this again it sounds like only blocked and vented are being merged

Blocked and vented will be merged to hollow. Here is a comparison:

Offically recognized stud types BEFORE:

Solid, blocked, hollow, vented, open

Offically recognized stud types AFTER:

Solid, hollow, open

From the list:

Blocked and vented studs will be merged

3626b Minifigure, Head (Plain) - Blocked Open Stud
28621 Minifigure, Head (Plain) - Vented Stud
553a Brick, Round 2 x 2 Dome Top without Bottom Axle Holder - Blocked Open Stud
3262 Brick, Round 2 x 2 Dome Top with Bottom Axle Holder - Vented Stud
30151a Brick, Round 2 x 2 x 1 2/3 Dome Top - Blocked Open Stud

-------------------------

3626b and 28621 will be merged to 3626c, leaves
- 3626(a) Minifigure, Head (Plain) - Solid Stud
alternate item number 30011(a)
- 3626(c) Minifigure, Head (Plain) - Hollow Stud
alternate item numbers 3274, 28621, 30011(c), 88475

But for the Dome Tops we now have:
- 553 Brick, Round 2 x 2 Dome Top (Undetermined Type)
- 553a Brick, Round 2 x 2 Dome Top without Bottom Axle Holder - Blocked Open
Stud
- 553b Brick, Round 2 x 2 Dome Top with Bottom Axle Holder - Blocked Open Stud
(alternate item number 30367b)
- 553c Brick, Round 2 x 2 Dome Top with Bottom Axle Holder - Hollow Stud
(alternate item numbers 18841, 30367, 40528)
- 3262 Brick, Round 2 x 2 Dome Top with Bottom Axle Holder - Vented Stud

553a doesn't have a Bottom Axle Holder, yet it will be merged, but there's
nothing to merge to. After the merge we will only have Dome Tops with Bottom
Axle Holder:
- 553 Brick, Round 2 x 2 Dome Top (Undetermined Type)
- 553b Brick, Round 2 x 2 Dome Top with Bottom Axle Holder - Blocked Open Stud
- 553c Brick, Round 2 x 2 Dome Top with Bottom Axle Holder - Hollow Stud

Although I would like to keep them all as separate entries, my guess is that
the intention is to merge 553b and 3262, NOT 553a which would leave us with
- 553 undetermined type (2000-2011), could be both remaining types, so should
stay
- 553a Brick, Round 2 x 2 Dome Top without Bottom Axle Holder (1999-2005)
- 553? Brick, Round 2 x 2 Dome Top with Bottom Axle Holder (2008-2024)

Diana

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Jan 10, 2024 00:41

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog, Brickitty writes:

In Catalog, zorbanj writes:

I read through this thread with great interest. Looks like there is some confusion
as to what the end result will be. Maybe you could make an addition to the Help
page that shows what the end result will be for the parts shown?

Yes, +1 on that.

I was already going to post a request that every single change be listed in advance
so that many of us can adjust our listings before the automatic changes mess
up our inventory systems. That way it'll only take a couple hours to fix
these entries, rather than a day or two of work.

Ok, I've started to build out the list:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2626

Please let me know if this type of list is sufficient.

It is sufficient, will the list be complete before the two weeks start for sellers
to add notes and members who want to create their own database of removed variants
found in sets?

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Jan 10, 2024 00:33

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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In Catalog, 1001bricks writes:

In Catalog, Stuart9 writes:

This will mean that changing all affected present variations to a standard number,
if it happens; anything I already have sorted to present variation numbers need
sorting again if I wish to add a specific note to differentiate them ?

Now if I understood well (and assuming I've read 1000 lines already):

* you've got 1000x 3068b and 10x 3068a

* they'll be merged as 1010x 3068

* you can then later on separate them (if you wish!), create a lot with a Note
(?) for the 10x 3068a, and correcting the number for the 1000x 3068 remaining.

AFAI understood...

Although it's a wrong example now we know 3068a and 3068b won't be merged....

If they would be merged to 3068 you will end up having 2 lots of 3068 in your
store.

So if you would add notes now:
- 10x 3068a note: without groove
- 1000x 3068b note: with groove

After the merge your store will show:
- 10x 3068 note: without groove
- 1000x 3068 note: with groove

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Jan 10, 2024 00:13

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog, Nubs_Select writes:

though most of the language I'm hearing is trying

to minimize the effect that this will have on inventories, I believe that the
changes will make things significantly more difficult and frustrating for many
collectors.

Lastly, please recognize that for some of us sellers, these proposed changes
will directly hurt our bottom line. I've put a lot of time and money into
investing in certain variants that can be hard to find, and I have suppliers
that specifically search bulk for some of these soon-to-be-deleted variants,
which I pay a premium for. For example, over the years I've put a lot of
resources into having a huge stock of 4032b. It's been a best-selling part
for me for years, and if it's merged with 4032, all that time and money will
be wasted -- I know I can differentiate them with comments, but I also know
that my sales will drop drastically due to the part not being separated in set
inventories. Another example is part 553a. I don't know if that one's
going away, but I've invested a lot in having those verified parts, separate
from 553b and 553c, because buyers want them for certain old sets. Same for vintage
46212 in non-transparent colors. Same for certain blocked-open heads. Same for
3747a.

I estimate that these changes will cost me hundreds of dollars in sales every
month, not to mention all the work I've done in the past being negated. Please
understand that this is very, very frustrating and disheartening.

in addition to that, with blocked versus hollow heads. I've spent lots of
money to get say blocked instead of hollow for certain heads to get correct versions
so if they are combined I'm also out lots of money. if this change didn't
affect minifigure parts it would be much better. hollow versus blocked are iconic
to the point I even have label some storage drawers as such

If you already sort a particular variant, simply add the descriptor to your listing
notes for each item. You can still sell them even though they are not distinguished
in the catalog. No need to lose money.

Russell, I'm sorry but imo sellers who invested in old variants will loose
sales, because once variants are merged, inventories don't show these variants
anymore. It has been said before and the only BrickLink members who know this
are the sellers who really do distinguish variants.

If someone wants to complete a set, it now shows in the inventory which variant
they should buy. Once these variants are merged, it doesn't show anymore,
so buyers will go for the cheapest one and get the more modern / variant (they
don't know anymore that the dome top should have a blocked open stud, so
they won't be looking for it). Sellers can add to their notes whatever they
want, but sales will drop.

In my experience most buyers don't read the notes now and once variants are
not shown in set inventories anymore, they won't even understand what that
note means anymore.

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Jan 9, 2024 23:35

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog, Brickitty writes:

Hi,

I'm opposed to this. As one of the sellers who differentiates every part
carefully, I frequently get messages asking me to confirm which variant I'm
sending. Buyers do want period-accurate mold differences, including ones on that
list. I realize I could still list these differences in the comments, but the
problem is that they're presumably going to be removed from inventories,
so buyers and collectors won't know which sets are supposed to have which
variants.

In general, nothing will change. This is simply a correction of a few minor variants.
The vast majority of variants will remain untouched and supported fully as we
move forward.

When a merge happens, the resulting parts will still be in inventories. A variant
merge is actually a minimally disruptive process where the distinction between
the two items is lost. But the inventories, wanted lists, sales records and price
guide will be brought forward.

Before continuing, I would like some clarification on a few points, please.

1) For the tiles with/without groove, does this mean that 3068b 2x2 Tile With
Groove will become 3068 2x2 Tile, but that 3068a 2x2 Tile Without Groove will
still be an entry?

Yes.

Or will 3068a be deleted and merged?

No. For the 4 basic parts represented by the last example on the Help page, no
merges will take place, just a renaming and renumbering of the current "b"
variant.

2) For Blocked and Vented studs, does this mean merging those two categories,
or does it mean merging Blocked, Vented, AND Hollow studs into one entry? Will
all non-solid stud minifig heads be considered the same? Or will Blocked/Vented
and Hollow still remain two separate entries?

All Blocked and Vented studs will be merged to Hollow, but we may or may not
retain the term "Hollow". In either case, the solid stud heads will remain
unchanged, but we will add them to more inventories and create more minifigures
to fill out the collection.

3) If merging is happening to both X-shaped axle holes and Inside Side Supports,
does this mean that all 3 variants of 32064 will be considered the same part?

Yes. But for the record, the 32064 entry currently is an umbrella entry anyway.
If you just want the the modern version, there is no entry on BrickLink that
will guarantee that.

32064 Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole
Parts: Technic, Brick

[p=32064b]
[p=32064c]

4) Will the Inside Side Supports cause 2454 and 46212 to be merged?

46212 is the transparent version of 2454. There is no reason they should be split
and they will be merged.

2454 Brick 1 x 2 x 5
Parts: Brick

[p=46212]

They do exist in black, blue, red, light gray and white.

5) What will happen to 1x2 jumper plates? Will 3794a, 3794b, and 15573 all be
merged into one entry? I think that's absolutely ridiculous if so, and I
would be very annoyed if I received 15573 in a used set from the '90s. Most
collectors would.

We're not even thinking of touching the jumpers. They are all considered
first class cosmetic variants. Even the stud holders on the 15573 are considered
cosmetic due to uses like:

That's a relief.

21036-1 (Inv) Arc De Triomphe
386 Parts, 2017
Sets: Architecture

Some of these entries I understand changing, like the Smooth Slopes. For others,
though, I think it is very irresponsible to collectors to change the inventory.
It's one thing to make 3068b the default 3068, for example, but a totally
different thing to eliminate the entry for 3068a and remove the differentiation
in set inventories. And that goes for most of these variants. The variants are
there so that collectors can have a more accurate set and buyers can find period-accurate
parts. Like I said, I receive a lot of these orders and I know how detail-oriented
Lego collectors can be.

In general, I agree. And in general, we aren't changing BrickLink's commitment
to variants. But I would ask, for example - what do you feel about the hinges
with teeth? Do you really think it matters?

It can only matter when someone is being super fussy about period variants, but
the reality is that BrickLink does not recognize most variants. Getting the exact
period element is not something BrickLink ever supported. Take, for example,
the solid and hollow pins on the bottom of 1 x X plates and bricks. This is actually
one of my favorites, and I very much appreciate the correct parts. But BrickLink
has never and likely will never distinguish to such a degree, because it's
impractical.

And the hinges with teeth are impractical. Academically they are interesting,
but they function exactly the same, and who uses hinges for cosmetic reasons?
The only use case is collectors wanting to fill out an old set, and we are so
very far from being able to provide that level of distinction on BrickLink.

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Jan 9, 2024 11:46

Subject:

Re: Postzegels

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LANG Nederlands

In LANG Nederlands, TempleOfBricks writes:

Sinds dit jaar zijn de tarieven veranderd, enkel is het me niet helemaal duidelijk
waarom het tarief van 50 en 100 hetzelfde is voor 100 tot 350 gram.

Volgens de website van PostNL plak je 3 zegels voor post tussen de 50 en 100
gram, en 4 zegels van 100 tot 350 gram. Echter is het online tarief beide keren
3.70.

Dan ben je toch onnodig duur uit met een postzegelcode voor post tussen de 50
en 100 gram?

3 postzegels kosten los namelijk 1.09 per stuk. Volgens mijn berekening kom je
dan uit op 3.27

aan de andere kant mag je 4 zegels gebruiken bij 100 tot 350 gram ook voor 3.70..
terwijl losse zegels dan op 4.36 zou zijn.. in dit geval ben je dus goedkoper
uit. En dit is zelfs duurder dan een brievenbuspakje met tracking.. Dat kost
namelijk 4.25.

Volgens mij zijn ze de draad een beetje kwijt daar....

Bij PostNL zijn ze al lang de draad kwijt, maar het tarief is echt € 3.70 vanaf
50 gram. In 2024 dus nog minder briefpost en wordt het waarschijnlijk € 4.50
vanaf 0 gram in 2025

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Jan 9, 2024 09:04

Subject:

Re: Handeling fee

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LANG Nederlands

In LANG Nederlands, OF_Bricks writes:

Hoi Allemaal,

Ik heb in mijn shop een shiping & handeling fee van 1,50 per order.
Kan ik mij shop zo instellen dat deze automatisch berekend worden?

Wat ik nu gedaan heb is het volgende:
Bij de shippingmethodes, dan bij de insurance % additional charges het volgende
aan gegeven. (Zie afbeelding)

Nu is bij de meest recente bestelling deze fee niet mee berekend (zie afbeelding)

Is er iemand die mij daar wegwijs in kan maken?

Groet Joost
OF-Bricks

De site geeft aan:
When multiple conditions are met, lowest handling fee will be applied.

Wat jij wilt, kan niet.
Je kunt fixed plus % kiezen, maar dan geldt het voor alle betaalmethoden.

Misschien gaat het wel in combinatie met weer een korting bij IBAN betaling.
Kan niet garanderen of dat werkt.

Diana

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Jan 9, 2024 08:58

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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In Catalog, Lonely_Brick_OH writes:

The multiple items based upon the exact same part (variants) have been horrible
for many of our sorters. Most of them are not LEGO people and just help us sort
out the elements for fun. We have stopped many of the upload processes on different
items due to their being a slight difference in the material OR mixed bags of
product from different years.

We used to use the general element format and just mix them but then the catalog
removed a lot of those "could be whatever" elements and forced us into
what we call here "the cone thang' ". Lip, no lip, makes for a heck
of a sorting day that is for sure.

Hope you guys come up with a good solution and I totally understand the collectors
point of view as well.

You sell mostly new parts. If you part out a set, the correct variant will be
uploaded. So you only have to sort, when there are alternate parts in the inventory,
which is shown during parting out.

Diana

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Jan 9, 2024 06:37

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Hello everyone,

As a platform, we have decided to take a hard look at some of the mold variants
that we are currently asking you to recognize. For sellers, more variants means
extra sorting and extra work while pulling orders, plus the issues that arise
from variant misunderstandings.

For buyers, excess variants mean that it's harder to assemble a wanted list,
find stores, and ultimately obtain the parts you are looking for.

I have put together a quick Help page to outline these proposed changes:

https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=2625

Notice the date on this is coming up quickly (Feb 1), so I'm not giving a
lot of time for discussion. I'm aiming for about 1 week of discussion and
then we'll give sellers 2 weeks to adjust the descriptions on affected items
if they wish to retain the distinctions.

I plan to construct a full FAQ page with answers to all your questions. This
will serve to inform users about what was done here in February 2024, and also
help point the catalog in the right direction in the future.

To get started, I'll list a few here:

1. This sounds like you're dumbing down the BrickLink catalog to make
it easier for new users. Is that what is going on?

Not really. There are many, many other variants we expect people to sort and
care about. These ones don't really seem to matter much, and some of them
(e.g., the minifigure heads) actually cause problems for the catalog that cannot
be corrected otherwise.

2. What if I really care about a certain variant that is going away? Can I
still buy and sell that variant?

Absolutely! You can add notes to your listings to make them as "determined"
as you wish. Buyers can still search within notes for extra details, or they
can simply observe them as they browse listings.

3. How do I know which exact variants will be merged? I only see one example
in each category.

Please ask in this thread and I can be very specific. Usually we are talking
about a handful of parts and the printed versions.

4. Has a merge like this ever been done before?

Yes, there was a precedent - the Headlight Brick with Slot:

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1016584

It was marked for deletion a few years ago and was finally merged last August.

5. Are these the only parts up for consideration, or are there other variants
that will be merged as well?

This is all for now. Based on how well this goes, we may elect to remove other
entries later. However, we will keep all functional variants and important cosmetic
variants.

As a seller I'm absolutely not happy with removing variants that have been
in the catalog for quite some time.

A Minifigure head 3626b that shows in inventories, does sell.
An undetermined Minifigure head with a sellers note: "Blocked Open Stud /
Hollow Stud / Vented Stud" doesn't sell, for members don't know which
variant should be in a specific set anymore.

I would like to see a list of all items that are going to be merged.

And what about the alternate items in inventories that are going to be merged.
Removing all these items February 1th will result in a lot of inventory change
requests in an already very busy time.

Author:

TakeAbricK

Posted:

Jan 9, 2024 06:22

Subject:

Re: Important proposal regarding catalog variants

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