BrickLink Discussion Forum

In Help, Turuf writes:

Hello everyone. On 15th of March i ordered some lego pieces together with a set
from a seller. He said that my order should arrive in 2-4 days. The track ID
was not provided and he informed me about it at the start. Once the 4 days passed,
my package didn’t arrive, and the seller told me to be patient. One month has
passed and no sound of the package. Did I get scammed?? I’m very furious and
the seller says that he can’t help me from then on. What the hell am I supposed
to do?He said that there is no receipt whatsoever because there was no track
ID in the first place.

Open an NSS (Non-Shipping Seller) and, if you paid via PayPal, start a PayPal
case.

I think it's unlikely that you actually got scammed, but the seller is still
responsible for the package getting to the buyer.

Author:

mayhem75

Posted:

Apr 20, 2024 06:41

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Re: My order is not arriving

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In Help, Turuf writes:

Start a Paypal case

Author:

Turuf

Posted:

Apr 20, 2024 04:56

Subject:

My order is not arriving

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Author:

Nicolasamico37

Posted:

Apr 20, 2024 04:32

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Re: Lego foil packs

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In Help, sasquatch_eater writes:

Can someone help me here? this may sound unprofessional, but I have seen plenty
of minifigures listed as having been in a 'foil pack' such as:

892285-1 (Inv) Benthomaar foil pack
6 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2022
Sets: NINJAGO: Seabound

but I have no idea where these come from. Could someone please enlighten me?
Thanks very much.

---Ivan

We have plenty of magazines with that in France, I believe in complete Europe.
Lots of little City, Star Wars, Ninjago, Legends of Chima, Friends, Elves, Technic...
polybags
It's almost always cheaper to buy the complete magazine instead of just buying
the minifigure here

Nicolas

Author:

iprice

Posted:

Apr 20, 2024 04:23

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Re: Lego foil packs

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In Help, Emporiosa writes:

but I have no idea where these come from. Could someone please enlighten me?
Thanks very much.

---Ivan

Magazines; and they're not cheap (at least not in Canada).

Yep - they appear to be primarily available in Europe for some unknown (I presume
licensing) reason.

Nowadays the foil packs are actually paper though. The mags themselves can be
picked up in most newsagents and supermarkets in the UK for around £5. Themes
include Batman, Star Wars Jurassic World, Ninjago, City etc.

Author:

iprice

Posted:

Apr 20, 2024 04:17

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Re: How do you remove ink from legos?

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In Help, legoranger00 writes:

How can I remove marker ink and pen ink from my legos?

Two classic solutions - rubbing alcohol and/or hairspray! Seriously. These get
off even most permanent marker stains from pretty much everything (except clothing).

Author:

Hubster357

Posted:

Apr 20, 2024 04:11

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Import XML

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Hi,

If you have an XML and there are items in that xml that not found can you upload
regardless and ignore the incorrect parts?

For some reason a Moc I purchased must have either an old colour or part number
and it blocks the import, I can edit the xml but curios if there is a simple
tick box option?

Many thanks in advance.

A.

Author:

Elwood42

Posted:

Apr 20, 2024 03:21

Subject:

Re: How do you remove ink from legos?

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In Help, legoranger00 writes:

How can I remove marker ink and pen ink from my legos?

I have gotten lucky and rubbing it with my fingers has worked.

Author:

Badblocks

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Apr 20, 2024 03:16

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Re: How do you remove ink from legos?

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In Help, Yogi_007 writes:

In Help, legoranger00 writes:

How can I remove marker ink and pen ink from my legos?

Try eucalyptus oil - it works for the lego paint so should work for other markers.

HTH

Yogi

PS I hope that you can find some eucalyptus oil - its plentiful down under

You could try wd40. I haven’t tested it on Lego elements.

Author:

Yogi_007

Posted:

Apr 20, 2024 03:10

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Re: How do you remove ink from legos?

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In Help, legoranger00 writes:

How can I remove marker ink and pen ink from my legos?

Try eucalyptus oil - it works for the lego paint so should work for other markers.

HTH

Yogi

PS I hope that you can find some eucalyptus oil - its plentiful down under

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Apr 20, 2024 01:43

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Re: How do I specify color in a Part Macro Tag?

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In Help, hpoort writes:

In Help, Bond writes:

In Help, Nubs_Select writes:

something like
P=3844,67 (closed in with [])
in this example 3844 is the part number and 67 is the color

Ah-so. One day I'd also like to know where and how someone utterly new to
this site (never mind someone with 23 years) finds information like this.
[...]

It is briefly described in the help page on web macro tags: https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=1147
and you'll find the link to the help center at the bottom of each page.

It's also right here...

Author:

hpoort

Posted:

Apr 20, 2024 01:29

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Re: How do I specify color in a Part Macro Tag?

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In Help, Bond writes:

In Help, Nubs_Select writes:

something like
P=3844,67 (closed in with [])
in this example 3844 is the part number and 67 is the color

Ah-so. One day I'd also like to know where and how someone utterly new to
this site (never mind someone with 23 years) finds information like this.
[...]

It is briefly described in the help page on web macro tags: https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=1147
and you'll find the link to the help center at the bottom of each page.

Author:

kittybrickz

Posted:

Apr 20, 2024 01:15

Subject:

Re: How do you remove ink from legos?

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In Help, legoranger00 writes:

How can I remove marker ink and pen ink from my legos?

Try some dawn dish soap. Sometimes it doesn't work and I use the edge of
a razor blade to gently debride a thin shaving of the stain. I only do this on
my personal ones, of course, not ones for resale.

Best wishes, have an epic day!

Author:

Emporiosa

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 22:20

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Re: Lego foil packs

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but I have no idea where these come from. Could someone please enlighten me?
Thanks very much.

---Ivan

Magazines; and they're not cheap (at least not in Canada).

Author:

sasquatch_eater

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 22:15

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Lego foil packs

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Can someone help me here? this may sound unprofessional, but I have seen plenty
of minifigures listed as having been in a 'foil pack' such as:

892285-1 (Inv) Benthomaar foil pack
6 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2022
Sets: NINJAGO: Seabound

but I have no idea where these come from. Could someone please enlighten me?
Thanks very much.

---Ivan

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 20:25

Subject:

Re: How do I specify color in a Part Macro Tag?

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glad I could help!

Author:

Bond

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Apr 19, 2024 20:20

Subject:

Re: How do I specify color in a Part Macro Tag?

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In Help, Dhobeck writes:

In Help, Bond writes:

Thanks you, but what I need to know is how to post a Part Macro tag with a specific
color in my Forum message; for example:

(left bracket)p=553(right bracket) but also how to specify color within the tag.

Is it: (left bracket)p=553, c=?(right bracket). Just guessing here.

- B

[ P = part num , color num]
So yes

My thank you to Nubs also extends to you:

"Ah-so. One day I'd also like to know where and how someone utterly new
to this site (never mind someone with 23 years) finds information like this.

Thank you.

- B

P.S. Thank you also for not being ugly about it. That's getting alarmingly
rare."

Author:

Bond

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 20:19

Subject:

Re: How do I specify color in a Part Macro Tag?

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In Help, Nubs_Select writes:

something like
P=3844,67 (closed in with [])
in this example 3844 is the part number and 67 is the color

Ah-so. One day I'd also like to know where and how someone utterly new to
this site (never mind someone with 23 years) finds information like this.

Thank you.

- B

P.S. Thank you also for not being ugly about it. That's getting alarmingly
rare.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 20:17

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Re: How do I specify color in a Part Macro Tag?

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In Help, Bond writes:

As Nubs is showing you, or the old school method by adding a comma followed by
the desired color ID number onto the part number within the brackets, as I do.

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

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 20:16

Subject:

Re: How do I specify color in a Part Macro Tag?

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In Help, Bond writes:

[ P = part num , color num]
So yes

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 20:16

Subject:

Re: How do I specify color in a Part Macro Tag?

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something like
P=3844,67 (closed in with [])
in this example 3844 is the part number and 67 is the color

Author:

Bond

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 20:14

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Re: How do I specify color in a Part Macro Tag?

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Author:

Nubs_Select

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Apr 19, 2024 20:10

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Re: How do I specify color in a Part Macro Tag?

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In Help, Bond writes:

I've been searching everywhere for the answer to this. As is getting more
and more usual, nothing.

When one posts a Forum message that includes a Part Macro tag, a problem window
pops up if a color was not specified in the tag. Naturally, the window does not
include instructions as to how to actually do this. That would be so uncharacteristic.

So, what's the format, please?

- B

Author:

Bond

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 20:08

Subject:

How do I specify color in a Part Macro Tag?

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Author:

kittybrickz

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 19:17

Subject:

Re: Is dropshipping allowed?

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In Help, Shintaku writes:

I received an order from a recurring customer.
This time, the order has a different shipping address, a different name, and
the buyer says it is a gift and I should not specify any price or add any invoice
or bill to the envelope.
I clearly sense a dropshipping case here.

Is it allowed on bricklink?

I don't like it, only because if a customer has an issue with quality
or packaging for shipping I would like for them to contact me directly. They
could provide photos of anything broken or damaged in route. Perhaps one day
when my store is big enough I will feel more comfortable with drop shipping.

Have an epic day!

Author:

jbroman

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 18:58

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Re: Is dropshipping allowed?

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In Help, Shintaku writes:

If it is shipped outside your own country, you will still have to add customs
info including price.

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 16:03

Subject:

Re: Wanted List editing issues

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glad I could help! it was likely do to a merge of an item in the list

Author:

djrowdy

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 15:55

Subject:

Re: Wanted List editing issues

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https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1463572

That fixed it thanks! Weird how that could even occur. I haven't touched
that particular list in a very long time. Thanks for the link!

Cheers

In Technical Issues, Nubs_Select writes:

In Technical Issues, djrowdy writes:

Anyone else having issues with the wanted lists while trying to edit?
I keep getting the error "Only one item/color combination is allowed per
Wanted List"

This is happening when I am only trying to add a remark. There are no duplicate
combos.
TIA

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 13:04

Subject:

Re: Is dropshipping allowed?

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In Help, peregrinator writes:

In Help, Ra writes:

I understand where you are coming from, but to a certain point there is no need
for going into major detail about one's life or need to share. There's
no need to say "I'm at my parents after dad passed away, my brother and
I are trying to complete a set that has sentimental value." , "it's
a gift" should suffice.

To be clear I'm not asking for anyone to share anything.

Except their money, you mean

Author:

infinibrix

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 12:50

Subject:

Re: Is dropshipping allowed?

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In Help, Admin_Russell writes:

In Help, infinibrix writes:

In Help, peregrinator writes:

In Help, Ra writes:

In Help, peregrinator writes:

In Help, Shintaku writes:

I believe it's allowed, one wishes that buyers would be a bit more honest
though.

But a nothing says a dropshipper couldn't order from bricklink. Besides there
are tons of different reasons to ship to a different address: a gift, item you
were short on, completing a transaction, trades how and shipping to hotel, business
partner, relative that doesn't like the internet, friend that doesn't
want the hassle to setup a bl account.

Yes, to be clear a BrickLink seller can't dropship since BL sellers can only
list what they actually have in inventory (maybe an exception can be made for
inventory mistakes, etc.). But there isn't anything stopping people from
listing on e.g., eBay, and then dropshipping from BL.

Yes exactly this ^

Bricklink doesn't want people selling what they don't have to hand here
because that can create a bad buyer experience. However it will be of little
concern to Bricklink if the buyer is shopping from another platform and the goods
are drop shipping from Bricklink

The only time we step in is if the dropshipper is a professional buyer and starts
giving sellers a hard time about orders that didn't go well. Otherwise, we
tolerate them - because a lot of our sellers appreciate the business.

Yes personally I'm happy to take orders from drop shippers but for my own
sales I prefer to hold the inventory else things can get messy with sourcing
as well as jeopardizing own feedback when relying too heavily on the service
and accuracy of others

Author:

Admin_Russell

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 11:38

Subject:

Re: Is dropshipping allowed?

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In Help, infinibrix writes:

In Help, peregrinator writes:

In Help, Ra writes:

In Help, peregrinator writes:

In Help, Shintaku writes:

I believe it's allowed, one wishes that buyers would be a bit more honest
though.

Author:

infinibrix

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 10:54

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Re: Is dropshipping allowed?

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In Help, peregrinator writes:

In Help, Ra writes:

In Help, peregrinator writes:

In Help, Shintaku writes:

I believe it's allowed, one wishes that buyers would be a bit more honest
though.

Author:

zorbanj

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 09:31

Subject:

Re: Is dropshipping allowed?

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In Help, Shintaku writes:

Yes, it is allowed. If it is a dropshipper, you may get a nice repeat customer.
Also, just because the buyer's info is different doesn't automatically
make it a dropship. It could be a seller short of parts on an order who wants
you to ship the missing parts directly to their customer.

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 08:36

Subject:

Re: Is dropshipping allowed?

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In Help, Ra writes:

To be clear I'm not asking for anyone to share anything.

Author:

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 08:08

Subject:

Re: Is dropshipping allowed?

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In Help, peregrinator writes:

In Help, Dino writes:

What does this have to do with the honesty of the buyer? The seller can't
care where he sends the item. Unless it causes higher shipping costs or the address
does not match the address stored with PayPal. If payment was made via PayPal.

I don't care where I send the item and I don't care if a dropshipper
orders from me. I just think it's lame when they dissemble and claim they're
sending a gift.

Author:

popsicle

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 08:05

Subject:

Re: What's up with NOK

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In Technical Issues, LeeGo73 writes:

In Technical Issues, popsicle writes:

In General, LeeGo73 writes:

I've noticed that sometimes the prices in NOK are not sorted correctly (price
low high)

In the two screenshots it looks like one shop is pricing in EUR and that price
is converted to NOK and is sorted correctly. The other looks like it's pricing
in NOK, which is converted in EUR and is sorted incorrectly. Exchange rates are
the same 0.9911.63 is same as 2.3527.50

I have only noticed this behaviour with shop's from Norway. Why is this?

NOK, Nokia Oyj shares?

Okay, I get it, Norwegian Krone

Euro conversions have been somewhat wonky for
reasons outside the sphere of influence of BL and third party, and beyond whatever
site issue there might also be.

The conversion rates are just fine. Both listings are correctly converted. To
me this looks like a sorting issue in BL.

I see. Interesting

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 08:03

Subject:

Re: Is dropshipping allowed?

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In Help, Ra writes:

In Help, peregrinator writes:

In Help, Shintaku writes:

I believe it's allowed, one wishes that buyers would be a bit more honest
though.

Author:

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 07:56

Subject:

Re: Is dropshipping allowed?

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In Help, peregrinator writes:

In Help, Shintaku writes:

I believe it's allowed, one wishes that buyers would be a bit more honest
though.

You can't list items you don't own, but that is in the sellers control.
1.2.8 Exact quantity: The quantity of the item that you are listing for sale
must not be greater than the quantity you have physical possession of in the
country in which your BrickLink store is registered. Drop shipping is not permitted.
The only exception to this is a custom fan magazine that has to be pre-ordered
and the Buyer is made aware of this in the item description.

But a nothing says a dropshipper couldn't order from bricklink. Besides there
are tons of different reasons to ship to a different address: a gift, item you
were short on, completing a transaction, trades how and shipping to hotel, business
partner, relative that doesn't like the internet, friend that doesn't
want the hassle to setup a bl account.

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 07:55

Subject:

Re: Is dropshipping allowed?

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In Help, Dino writes:

I don't care where I send the item and I don't care if a dropshipper
orders from me. I just think it's lame when they dissemble and claim they're
sending a gift.

Author:

Dino

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 07:48

Subject:

Re: Is dropshipping allowed?

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In Help, Shintaku writes:

I believe it's allowed, one wishes that buyers would be a bit more honest
though.

Author:

peregrinator

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 07:23

Subject:

Re: Is dropshipping allowed?

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In Help, Shintaku writes:

I believe it's allowed, one wishes that buyers would be a bit more honest
though.

Author:

Shintaku

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 06:44

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Is dropshipping allowed?

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Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 06:17

Subject:

Re: Parting a set into a wanted list

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In Help, DanCookePhotos writes:

Hello,

I'm looking at building up the parts for the UCS Y-Wing (2nd edition, 75181).
I already have set 75172 which is the play scale Y-Wing which I'm looking
at breaking down to give me some of the parts for the UCS scale version.

Is their a way, without going through it line by line, to part out the pieces
from the playscale set into my UCS wanted list?

Many thanks,

Hi,

To part out a set: hover over the white, heart-shaped “Want” icon and click “Part
Out”: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/wanted/partout.page

But you can’t “apply” a Wanted List (or an inventory) to another one on BrickLink,
to remove the parts you already have. You need to use third-party tools, like
BrickStore (application) or Rebrickable (website).

Author:

DanCookePhotos

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 06:01

Subject:

Parting a set into a wanted list

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Author:

LeeGo73

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 05:11

Subject:

Re: What's up with NOK

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In Technical Issues, popsicle writes:

In General, LeeGo73 writes:

NOK, Nokia Oyj shares?

Okay, I get it, Norwegian Krone

Euro conversions have been somewhat wonky for
reasons outside the sphere of influence of BL and third party, and beyond whatever
site issue there might also be.

The conversion rates are just fine. Both listings are correctly converted. To
me this looks like a sorting issue in BL.

Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 02:19

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Re: Wanted List editing issues

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https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1463572

In Technical Issues, djrowdy writes:

Author:

djrowdy

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 02:11

Subject:

Wanted List editing issues

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Author:

Nubs_Select

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 20:14

Subject:

Re: Setting up Open Orders for a new seller

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In Help, 1001bricks writes:

In Help, Lurking writes:

Might it be because the status was set to Updated or is that normal?

But the easiest explanation is that the buyer simply forgot to use "Leave
opened" during the checkout of the second batch, and used something like
"Royal mail" which then waits for its payment onsite?

What's the current shipping method for the 1st order?

was thinking the same thing, perhaps the buyer chose a different shipping option
which then prevented it from combining

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 19:58

Subject:

Re: Setting up Open Orders for a new seller

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In Help, Lurking writes:

Might it be because the status was set to Updated or is that normal?

Author:

1001bricks

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 19:50

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Re: Setting up Open Orders for a new seller

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