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In Inventories Requests, paulvdb writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

6657-1 (Inv) Fire Patrol Copter
63 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 1985
Sets: Town: Classic Town: Fire

* Delete 1 Part 3062b Light Gray Brick, Round 1 x 1 Open Stud (Extra)
* Change {1 to 2} Part Light Gray 3062b Brick, Round 1 x 1 Open Stud

Comments from Submitter:
Both should be regular because they are both used in some of the alternate models on the back of the box.

Author:

paulvdb

Posted:

Feb 23, 2019 00:04

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 6657-1

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Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

6657-1 (Inv) Fire Patrol Copter
63 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 1985
Sets: Town: Classic Town: Fire

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Feb 23, 2019 00:03

Subject:

Re: status of 10268-1 and 853815-1 ?

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Yes, fill out the manual section, but a few seconds after you go to the next
screen it will ask if you want to use Lego's data and when you say yes it
dumps it all in. It is the list of possible pieces you can order from Lego when
your set is incomplete and it often leaves a few pieces out, but it gets you
a long way down the road.

In Inventories, trueger writes:

In Inventories, axaday writes:

In Inventories, trueger writes:

In Inventories, axaday writes:

In Inventories, trueger writes:

These are the new release Vestas wind turbine and a holiday bauble ornament.

If these are in progress, great, thank you, please disregard. Otherwise, I'd
be willing to help provide them.

-Tim

They are both in the catalog. If you are talking about providing inventories,
no one has them reserved or pending.

Thanks for the info; yes, I was referring to inventories. I've since discovered
how to figure this question out on my own. I'll look into providing them.

Is there a way to submit an XML file using the Lego part+color codes as used
in the set instruction inventories, instead of itemid and color?

E.g., using "3x 614101" instead of "3x white 4073"?

Not that I know of. But if you just open the thing up it is going to practically
fill the whole form out from Lego.com's info. You'll need to add the
stickers and extras and check some part variants, perhaps add a few new pieces,
and then check that everything is there. You aren't going to need to type
in every part.

I wasn't aware of that, it does sound like a lot less work. Does it appear
as an option here after I reserve a set for inventory?

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

I apologize for my ignorance, I've not tried to help out before.

Author:

trueger

Posted:

Feb 22, 2019 22:33

Subject:

Re: status of 10268-1 and 853815-1 ?

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In Inventories, axaday writes:

In Inventories, trueger writes:

In Inventories, axaday writes:

In Inventories, trueger writes:

These are the new release Vestas wind turbine and a holiday bauble ornament.

If these are in progress, great, thank you, please disregard. Otherwise, I'd
be willing to help provide them.

-Tim

They are both in the catalog. If you are talking about providing inventories,
no one has them reserved or pending.

Thanks for the info; yes, I was referring to inventories. I've since discovered
how to figure this question out on my own. I'll look into providing them.

Is there a way to submit an XML file using the Lego part+color codes as used
in the set instruction inventories, instead of itemid and color?

E.g., using "3x 614101" instead of "3x white 4073"?

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Feb 22, 2019 20:00

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 3667-1

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Please make changes to the following inventory:

3667-1 (Inv) Bakery Shoppe
58 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 1982
Sets: Fabuland

* Add 1 Part 3741 Green Plant Flower Stem (Extra)

Comments from Submitter:
This one shows in the pic on the other thread.

Author:

TFossS

Posted:

Feb 22, 2019 19:45

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 6956-1

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Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

6956-1 (Inv) Stellar Recon Voyager
212 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 1 Gear, 1990
Sets: Space: M:Tron

* Change {5 to 10} Part Trans-Neon Green 4073c01 Plate, Round 1 x 1, 2 on Sprue

Comments from Submitter:
Built this per instructions.

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Feb 22, 2019 19:42

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 3667-1

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In Inventories Requests, axaday writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

3667-1 (Inv) Bakery Shoppe
58 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 1982
Sets: Fabuland

* Add 1 Part 3742c01 White Plant Flower Small, 4 on Sprue (Extra)
* Change 14 Part Yellow {3002 Brick 2 x 3 to 3002old Brick 2 x 3 without Cross Supports}
* Change 1 Part Yellow {3001 Brick 2 x 4 to 3001old Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports}

Comments from Submitter:
Pics to follow

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Feb 22, 2019 19:41

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 3667-1

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Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

3667-1 (Inv) Bakery Shoppe
58 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 1982
Sets: Fabuland

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Feb 22, 2019 18:57

Subject:

Re: status of 10268-1 and 853815-1 ?

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In Inventories, trueger writes:

In Inventories, axaday writes:

In Inventories, trueger writes:

These are the new release Vestas wind turbine and a holiday bauble ornament.

If these are in progress, great, thank you, please disregard. Otherwise, I'd
be willing to help provide them.

-Tim

They are both in the catalog. If you are talking about providing inventories,
no one has them reserved or pending.

Thanks for the info; yes, I was referring to inventories. I've since discovered
how to figure this question out on my own. I'll look into providing them.

Is there a way to submit an XML file using the Lego part+color codes as used
in the set instruction inventories, instead of itemid and color?

E.g., using "3x 614101" instead of "3x white 4073"?

Author:

trueger

Posted:

Feb 22, 2019 18:28

Subject:

Re: status of 10268-1 and 853815-1 ?

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In Inventories, trueger writes:

In Inventories, axaday writes:

In Inventories, trueger writes:

These are the new release Vestas wind turbine and a holiday bauble ornament.

If these are in progress, great, thank you, please disregard. Otherwise, I'd
be willing to help provide them.

-Tim

They are both in the catalog. If you are talking about providing inventories,
no one has them reserved or pending.

Thanks for the info; yes, I was referring to inventories. I've since discovered
how to figure this question out on my own. I'll look into providing them.

Is there a way to submit an XML file using the Lego part+color codes as used
in the set instruction inventories, instead of itemid and color?

E.g., using "3x 614101" instead of "3x white 4073"?

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Feb 22, 2019 13:40

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 5941-1

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Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

5941-1 (Inv) Riding School
170 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2004
Sets: Belville: Recreation

* Change 1 Part Black {6171 Horse, Belville to 6171pb05 Horse, Belville with Large Rounded Eyes with Light Gray Top and Dark Orange Bottom Eyelids Pattern}

Comments from Submitter:
I was working on this set a long time ago and didn't finish the job. The horses sold today and I was reminded. Both horses in this set are 05.

Author:

WalterTheWalrus

Posted:

Feb 22, 2019 12:12

Subject:

Please approve part 42529

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Please approve part 42529

https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=42529#T=C

It's the rear wheel of set 42095 (already on sale) and I also submitted a
picture (pending approval too).

Thanks in advance,
Gianluca

Author:

FCBricks

Posted:

Feb 22, 2019 11:51

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 7879-1

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Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

7879-1 (Inv) Hoth Echo Base
743 Parts, 8 Minifigures, 2011
Sets: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 4/5/6

* Add 11 Part 60470b Light Bluish Gray Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal (thick open O clips) (Alternate)
* Add 6 Part 60470b Yellow Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal (thick open O clips) (Alternate)

Comments from Submitter:
Recently opened a sealed set and it had these alternate parts

Author:

Milble_79

Posted:

Feb 22, 2019 08:18

Subject:

Re: Official LEGO Colour Palette

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In Colors, DallasBricks writes:

You might also enjoy this article.

http://www.bartneck.de/2016/09/09/the-curious-case-of-lego-colors/

David

Really good article. That will be very useful. Thanks for sharing!

Author:

Milble_79

Posted:

Feb 22, 2019 08:10

Subject:

Re: Official LEGO Colour Palette

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In Colors, SylvainLS writes:

In Colors, Milble_79 writes:

Does anyone know where I can find an Official LEGO Colour Palette with CMYK or
RGB breakdowns??

Would be awesome if anyone knows of one.

The most complete list: http://ryanhowerter.net/colors.html

This is great! Thanks very much.

Author:

bb1008896

Posted:

Feb 21, 2019 17:29

Subject:

Re: Admin: complete Store verification process

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What's the current time for new seller verification?

In Suggestions, Jsmlego writes:

ADMIN PLEASE APPROVE ME. THANKS

In Suggestions, Admin_Cheyne writes:

In Suggestions, WoutR writes:

In Suggestions, Rob_and_Shelagh writes:

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

Admin please complete the Store verification procedure completely and confirm
to the new sellers.

Daily new sellers complain about the lack of communication of BrickLink customer
service.
In the forum they read it's normal the Verification process takes about 6
weeks.

Many discover they CAN be accessed via the bypass password.
They're not open regularly because Bricklink didn't apply all settings
correctly in the Verification process.

This long and incompleted process is hurting Bricklinks reputation and business,
because the items in these stores don't come up in searches.
We want scammers stopped not a discouraging process for normal people.

Admin,
Please complete every setting of the process and confirm once the process is
completed to these new sellers.

Thank you.

+1 well said.

This needs to be a priority, sellers are also buyers. There are way too many
complaints in the forum from new members about this, it will drive many of them
to sell (and buy) on other sites.

I would add that many other urgent help desk requests are taking too long, it
recently took 2 weeks to get an account merged that we requested whereas it used
to take a day or two. Appreciate that the issue is not the individual(s) responsible
but there is a lack of resources allocated to help desk; this is going to hurt
the site and needs to be addressed...sorry to link this but if BL can afford
to allocate someone to building a catalog for Brickarms then perhaps they should
take a step back and look at the core business 1st.

Robert

I have already seen a store opening on the other site because they have given
up their attempt to open a store here.

A point made, As many have seen for almost a month now in Help Desk I have been
putting as much effort as possible to go through the hundreds of verification
requests. Before I was brought on the team it was only Admin_Jaclyn, now I am
here to assist as well. We apologize and appreciate your patience.

Author:

bb1008896

Posted:

Feb 21, 2019 17:10

Subject:

Re: Admin: complete Store verification process

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ADMIN PLEASE APPROVE ME. THANKS

In Suggestions, Admin_Cheyne writes:

In Suggestions, WoutR writes:

In Suggestions, Rob_and_Shelagh writes:

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

I have already seen a store opening on the other site because they have given
up their attempt to open a store here.

Author:

c470guy

Posted:

Feb 21, 2019 15:09

Subject:

Re: Dark Green 1x3 brick == US$6.00 each?

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So I ended up finding 288 of these. They are in all great used condition. If
anyone would like to buy these to sell in their store I could take serious offers
and sell them to you via the proper channels on BL. I'm not going to give
them away. Maybe you can make US$1.00 profit per brick. Or maybe this is a long
shot.

In Colors, c470guy writes:

I was an active seller on this site 15 years ago. I recently have began to buy
new sets and lots as my son is 4 years old and he seems to enjoy it. I like the
creator houses from the past couple of years.

Anyway, I bought a 40 lb lot from a garage sale last summer ($120). I've
been wanting to get rid of it as we just don't have the room and my son isn't
ready for the types of pieces in this lot.

I noticed is has an unusual number of DARK GREEN 1x3 bricks, maybe 100 to 150!
In the past thirty minutes or so I have discovered that this piece is quite rare
and evidently worth about $6.00 A PIECE(?)! I see it was only available in the
10133 BNSF Locomotive. It came with two.

How is it that I would have so many in this box? Obviously they did not own 50+
Locomotive sets based on the parts in the lot. I really believe I have the dark
green parts. They are not regular green, sand green, teal, or lime, and they
are certainly not a clone brick. At a glance, I have a 2x2 invert slope, 4x8
plate and a forestman style large plant piece that are the same color.

Could they have been in a LEGO Store pick-a-brick? When I have time, possibly
tomorrow I will see how many there actually are. Any thought or comments would
be appreciated.

Author:

brox999

Posted:

Feb 21, 2019 15:07

Subject:

Re: part 981 Arm, Left

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In Catalog, yoavheskia writes:

This part appears in 59 different colors. Why it's not in the top of the
list of Catalog Statistics Parts Appearing in Sets in Most Colors?

Because its attached to a Torso and not a separate part in the sense that its
traded as such, they only sell as replacement parts or if someone is building
a custom minifig.

Author:

Brockmeister

Posted:

Feb 21, 2019 10:44

Subject:

Re: Dark Green 1x3 brick == US$6.00 each?

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In Colors, c470guy writes:
Could they have been in a LEGO Store pick-a-brick?

I would say they most certainly came from a LEGO store pick-a-brick. Or someone
who ordered them from LEGO direct for a custom project. LEGO produces the parts
to make sets in bulk. When the sets are retired/discontinued, the surplus parts
sometimes end up in the LEGO store PaB section. This has been the case with
certain CMF parts as well. I have also ended up with unique parts in large quantities
from bulk lots that were only minimally available via a certain set. And it
seems you got a very nice, very lucky score on this one. Congrats!

Author:

runner.caller

Posted:

Feb 21, 2019 10:02

Subject:

Re: Dark Green 1x3 brick == US$6.00 each?

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In Colors, Andrsv writes:

In Colors, brickconnector writes:

Then you were very lucky with this lot.
The color is really Dark Green, so you do not have to doubt it.

Probably this person has ever bought at a LEGO Store pick-a-brick.
Nice find!

... But it sold a total of 79 during the last 6 months, so you probably will
have problems selling yours for that price, especially since you have no other
bricks for sale.

Maybe you are better of selling it in bulk to someone here

Personally, I'd just use a 1x1 and 1x2 dark green brick combo for $0.12 total
to achieve the same result.

Author:

Andrsv

Posted:

Feb 21, 2019 08:30

Subject:

Re: Dark Green 1x3 brick == US$6.00 each?

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In Colors, brickconnector writes:

Then you were very lucky with this lot.
The color is really Dark Green, so you do not have to doubt it.

Probably this person has ever bought at a LEGO Store pick-a-brick.
Nice find!

Author:

Teup

Posted:

Feb 21, 2019 06:45

Subject:

Re: Fine print regarding lot quanities

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In Suggestions, JONAK_Toys writes:

In Suggestions, wrightcrystal50 writes:

I just wasted 6 hours placing an order just find out fine print stated I could
only buy lots in quantities of a $1. If this is a stipulation of a seller I
shouldn’t have to sift through fine print to find it. Likely I will not use
this site again until this is fixed. I quickly learned (100) meant quantities
divisible by 100 and when I miss that I am warned which is great and very helpful.
It should be the same when sellers have a stupid rule similar to described.
If a seller wants to have a stupid rule so be it, but it should be more obvious
to the buyer when selecting quantities to purchase.

When a store has that option enabled, it will show up on that grey line next
to the green cart button. Even then, it is always best to read through a stores
terms before preparing a cart.

Sounds a bit like this store has the rule only in text without having the option
enabled :/
In that case, I would just go ahead and place the order in that case, screw them,
they can't just waste your time like that. They can choose to either process
or accept non positive feedback

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Feb 21, 2019 05:39

Subject:

Re: Fine print regarding lot quanities

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In Suggestions, wrightcrystal50 writes:

Do you mean the average lot value is $1, or that every lot must be a multiple
of $1 (or at least $1)?

Average lot values are common now, and should be stated at the top of the page
in a store if the seller has correctly implemented them.

Author:

brickconnector

Posted:

Feb 21, 2019 02:34

Subject:

Re: Dark Green 1x3 brick == US$6.00 each?

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Then you were very lucky with this lot.
The color is really Dark Green, so you do not have to doubt it.

Probably this person has ever bought at a LEGO Store pick-a-brick.
Nice find!

Author:

c470guy

Posted:

Feb 21, 2019 02:24

Subject:

Dark Green 1x3 brick == US$6.00 each?

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Status:

Open

Author:

JONAK_Toys

Posted:

Feb 20, 2019 22:30

Subject:

Re: Fine print regarding lot quanities

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In Suggestions, wrightcrystal50 writes:

When a store has that option enabled, it will show up on that grey line next
to the green cart button. Even then, it is always best to read through a stores
terms before preparing a cart.

Author:

bb1283367

Posted:

Feb 20, 2019 21:13

Subject:

Fine print regarding lot quanities

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

JulieK

Posted:

Feb 20, 2019 19:41

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 41188-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

41188-1 (Inv) Breakout from the Goblin King's Fortress
681 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: Elves

* Add 1 Part 27965 Pearl Gold Hose, Flexible 22L with 2 Connector Ends (Zipline) (Extra)

Comments from Submitter:
Parted out 5 sets and all 5 had one extra of these.
Thanks!

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Feb 20, 2019 15:26

Subject:

Re: Why is Finch Dallow sw1005 from 2017?

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In Catalog, grimsbricksuk writes:

Good question, it should be a 2018 entry.

In Catalog, kulturbaronen writes:

Why is the rare Star Wars minifigure Finch Dallow (sw1005) registered under 2017?

I know the original LEGO set (Resistance Bomber) was released in 2017, but the
re-release of the set - which included the new Finch Dallow minifig - is from
late 2018.

Or am I wrong?

If minifig dates work the same way than for parts, they are automatically set
from the (oldest) set they are from.
So, unless the new version of the set gets its own entry, the minifig’s date
will stay 2017.

Author:

grimsbricksuk

Posted:

Feb 20, 2019 15:19

Subject:

Re: Why is Finch Dallow sw1005 from 2017?

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Good question, it should be a 2018 entry.

In Catalog, kulturbaronen writes:

Author:

randyf

Posted:

Feb 20, 2019 13:08

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 10937-1

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In Inventories Requests, Pretty_Pieces writes:

I need to withdraw my request. Although I *did* part that set out, the pieces
I currently have in inventory are likely not from those part outs. I made an
error in my notations field when I added more to the batch.

Apologies.
Dawn
Pretty_Pieces

No problem. Thank you for the follow-up!

Cheers,
Randy

Author:

Pretty_Pieces

Posted:

Feb 20, 2019 12:56

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 10937-1

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Author:

WhiteHorseMatt

Posted:

Feb 20, 2019 07:25

Subject:

Re: Lego Discovery Center Fabrik Promo Brick 2014

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In Catalog, Bartholomew1976 writes:

Hello
is it possible that this brick is not listed ? i only find the 2015 2016 and
2012 Version.

I have a couple of similar bricks I can't find listed.

I'm pretty sure I read on here (can't remember if it was on the forum,
or the guidelines for part submission) that no more of this type of part would
be accepted as they are considered custom items, rather than an official LEGO
printed brick.

Author:

Teup

Posted:

Feb 20, 2019 07:25

Subject:

Re: We need a modern way to part out sets.

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It doesn't work, because not all items have the same distribution globally.
Some are prevalent in the VAT zone (closer to 20% difference with the BL priceguide),
some more outside of it (closer to no difference with the BL priceguide). Any
+% would be an estimation that will be off. Maybe not by a whole lot, but a 5
cent difference off the average can already make alot of difference in terms
of your place in the rankings and how fast the item will be sold.

It's not difficult at all, and there is no dilemma or tradeoff. The Brickstick
priceguide prices simply have to be identical to the Bricklink priceguide prices.
To do this, Brickstock simply has to access the priceguide including VAT. That
is a parameter that already exists. Either Brickstock has to perform a very simple
update, or, if this parameter is not available to them, Bricklink should make
it available in the API. It's really very simple.

I think it's very problematic doesn't even warn sellers, so they could
be underpricing without being aware of it.

In Suggestions, Thunor writes:

Why not update imported BrickStock prices using the +% feature?

It would be useless to business users if it included tax, with all the different
tax rates globally it wouldn’t work for anyone.

In Suggestions, Teup writes:

In Suggestions, MidwestBrick writes:

In Suggestions, HallBricks writes:

The "Part Out" tool feels very outdated, and is tedious to use. One accidental
click on a link, and you loose every data you have put in for each lot.

I know there are third party software used to upload parts to your inventory,
but think a much more powerful way to part out set should be offered by BrickLink.
Maybe a software you download to your computer, but it could also just be a massive
redesign of the existing tool online.

What I miss the most is easier ways to manage lots that already exist in my inventory.
I don't want to open a new page just to check the remarks for a certain lot,
because if I forget to open that link in a new tab I will loose all progress
made with the other lots. This information should be visible on the same page,
or I should be able to open it in a pop-up window.

When parting out huge sets with thousands of pieces, it would also be nice to
be able to save the progress and continue later. Maybe there should be one upload
button for each lot, so I don't have to go through the entire list first
and then submit all changes at once.

There are of course lots of different features that could be implemented to make
the Part Out tool even more powerful, like more advanced ways to set up automatic
prices, like 10% below average etc.

Brickstock. Best $20 I spent. Super Easy. Do I wish it did more, of course,
but it does enough to satisfy me.

Yep, Brickstock is US oriented so it works for you, not for us

Prices exclude
VAT, so it renders it useless to me. I'd rather go through the Bricklink
part out process, have it crash, throw away my progress with a misclick, and
some other frustrations than to end up with prices that are off. It sounds like
everyone has slightly different wishes about what they like to see exactly in
the update, but making the BL part out process have all the benefits of Brickstock
would probably be a great place to start. That way European sellers can benefit
from all the benefits of Brickstock as well.

Author:

Bartholomew1976

Posted:

Feb 20, 2019 07:00

Subject:

Lego Discovery Center Fabrik Promo Brick 2014

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Open

Hello
is it possible that this brick is not listed ? i only find the 2015 2016 and
2012 Version.

Author:

Bartholomew1976

Posted:

Feb 20, 2019 06:59

Subject:

Lego Discovery Center Fabrik Promo Brick 2014

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Open

Hello
is it possible that this brick is not listed ? i only find the 2015 2016 and
2012 Version.

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 20:43

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 70007-1

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Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

70007-1 (Inv) Eglor's Twin Bike
202 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2013
Sets: LEGENDS OF CHIMA

* Change 2 Part Yellow {44301 Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End (undetermined type) to 44301b Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End without Bottom Groove}

Comments from Submitter:
I don't have a sealed one, but I have one that I bought new. I just noticed in some research that it had an undetermined piece and went and checked it out. No grooves.

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 20:35

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 71040-1

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In Inventories Requests, axaday writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

71040-1 (Inv) Disney Castle
4043 Parts, 7 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: Disney

* Change 1 Part Light Bluish Gray {44301 Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End (undetermined type) to 44301b Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End without Bottom Groove}

Comments from Submitter:
Pic to follow

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 20:34

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 71040-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

71040-1 (Inv) Disney Castle
4043 Parts, 7 Minifigures, 2016
Sets: Disney

Author:

Hygrotus

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 18:02

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 60071-1

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In Inventories Requests, jenso writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

60071-1 (Inv) Hovercraft Arrest
317 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 2015
Sets: Town: City: Police

* Add 1 Part 3004pb184 Black Brick 1 x 2 with 'JM60071' Pattern (Sticker) - Set 60071 (Alternate)
* Add 1 Part 4515pb056 Dark Bluish Gray Slope 10 6 x 8 with Rusting and Cracked Sheet Metal Roof Pattern (Sticker) - Set 60071 (Alternate)
* Add 1 Part 6636pb181 Dark Bluish Gray Tile 1 x 6 with 'JM60071' Pattern (Sticker) - Set 60071 (Alternate)

Stickered parts are not alternates these are counterparts. Next time please submit
them as counterparts. As for this change request I corrected it.

Author:

JRBricks

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 16:50

Subject:

Re: 120V AC Adapter Help

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In Catalog, _djm writes:

In Catalog, JRBricks writes:

I have several of these adapters from Mindstorm sets from several years ago but
they aren’t listed. It’s element 45541, which I don’t see anything for. I’d like
to list these but not sure if I should make a custom entry. Any help would be
greatly appreciated! Thanks

Based on looking at images for those who have it for sale (https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=bb273&name=Electric,%20Power%20Adapter%20/%20Transformer,%20120V%20-%2010V%20AC&category=%5BElectric%5D#T=S&C=11&O={%22color%22:11,%22iconly%22:0}),

I think it might already be in the catalog;

[p=bb273]

David

Thanks David, I did see that one but the one I have is slightly different shape
and is 10.8VAC output as opposed to 10. I guess it’s close enough.

Author:

Graham.

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 16:25

Subject:

Re: We need a modern way to part out sets.

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In Suggestions, MidwestBrick writes:

In Suggestions, HallBricks writes:

Brickstock. Best $20 I spent. Super Easy. Do I wish it did more, of course,
but it does enough to satisfy me.

Yep, Brickstock is US oriented so it works for you, not for us

Author:

HallBricks

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 16:02

Subject:

Re: We need a modern way to part out sets.

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In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, HallBricks writes:

[…]
BrickLink seems to improve all buyers features. […]

Which ones?

Look at the “new” (3 year old) Wanted List features: We can’t merge WLs, we
can’t intersect WLs, we can’t manage our own inventory without becoming a seller….

Okay, you're probably right. I haven't used those features much at all,
I've just noticed that everything has been updated to the new design and
there are at least a couple new features that I didn't have when I first
used BrickLink many years ago.

There are certainly improvements that could be done to buyers features as well.

Author:

Bricklord

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 15:52

Subject:

Re: We need a modern way to part out sets.

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I do not quite understand what all the griping is about concerning the Part Out
function. To me, it is one of the precious few parts of BL that the current Admin
regime has actually not made a mess of. It works quite well for me.
It is not tedious; I enter the set #, quantity and any default comments. I
always set it to add to existing current inventory if parts match, and go from
there. I simply use the same default message, unless there is a rare case where
I need to differentiate a lot. For those I almost always upload manually.
There are far more pressing deficiencies that need to be rectified on this
site.
My 2 cents.

In Suggestions, HallBricks writes:

Author:

SylvainLS

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 15:09

Subject:

Re: We need a modern way to part out sets.

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Topic:

In Suggestions, HallBricks writes:

[…]
BrickLink seems to improve all buyers features. […]

Which ones?

Look at the “new” (3 year old) Wanted List features: We can’t merge WLs, we
can’t intersect WLs, we can’t manage our own inventory without becoming a seller….

Author:

jenso

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 14:57

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 60071-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

60071-1 (Inv) Hovercraft Arrest
317 Parts, 3 Minifigures, 2015
Sets: Town: City: Police

Author:

HallBricks

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 14:41

Subject:

Re: We need a modern way to part out sets.

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In Suggestions, DallasBricks writes:

Bricklink as a whole has not left the hobby status. Although there are many
sellers that are business minded in their processes, scale, and earnings, they
are left using outdated hobby like business practices.

The parting out process is a dinosaur. It is fraught with failure potholes that
can cause you to loose a lot of work in an instant. It is difficult to update
and maintain your inventory. The whole alternate mold/part thing is still a
mess. It is very easy to screw up your inventory using BL tools or the ones
that try to interface with BL.

I don't see these things changing in the future. Bricklink made it clear
that the site would have a few changes but would not be updated to a professional
level. A few features that nobody wanted were added, (Moc shop, Brick arms,
Stud.io)
The payment and shipping side are still limping along after over 3 years of attempted
updates.

Bricklink is more trouble than it is worth for many sellers. I stopped selling
parts several years ago and am glad I did so. Now I have a huge inventory to
build with.

Oh, and don't get me started on the wanted list thing. It is improved, but
there are so many improvements that could be made. Large projects are incredibly
complicated and require spreadsheets, tools, and lots of time and effort. Bricklink
offers little in the way of effective tools.

But I'm still here buying and such.

David

Exactly! BrickLink seems to seek new ways to expand their business, but they
should focus on improving their fundamental service. There is of course more
buyers than sellers on the platform, and BrickLink seems to improve all buyers
features. However, without any sellers there can't be any buyers, so they
should really take care of those tools as well.

Author:

_djm

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 14:19

Subject:

Re: 120V AC Adapter Help

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Topic:

In Catalog, JRBricks writes:

Author:

HallBricks

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 13:56

Subject:

Re: We need a modern way to part out sets.

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Topic:

In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:

YOu are of course right - that feature needs re-thinking. Having said that I
am not yet convinced leaving it in the hands of the developers, without a proper
specification will gie us what we want/need. It would be absolutely brilliant
if they come to the members and ask for input - then produce a spec for review
and then once agreed - write the code. Not really going to happen is it. No work
is currently being done on the classic site whilst all efforts are directed to
the next great marvel Bricklink xp and then, according to Admin_russell sellers
tools are next, whatever that means. As we have been waiting since 2013 for some
indication as to what that will be and the only message which evens mentions
features was that from Admin suggesting that B2B should be part of sellers tools
????? I wonder who asked for that and what does it mean?

People who run stores both new and old know what they need far better than those
who have not run a store. They should be asked what is needed and as I mentioned
in the first paragraph given a significant say in what is developed. Not goint
to happen, I am sure but one could hope.

For starters we ned as a minimum the following:

1. Inventory management
1. Sales Metrics/dashboard
3. Access to Google Analytics information for no of visitors etc
4. More printing capabilities (parameter/choice driven
5. More options using Query by Form
6. A totally revamped MY Inventory page
7. A proper part-out log (not the current one)
8. Redesign of the part out feature
9. Redesign of the add inventory page
10. Proper backup capabilities
11. Re-visit downloads and make them compatible with modern tools

And that list could go on for days

Sorry to kind of hi-jack your thread.

I totally agree, everything you mention and more should be implemented

Author:

HallBricks

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 13:55

Subject:

Re: We need a modern way to part out sets.

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In Suggestions, MidwestBrick writes:

Brickstock. Best $20 I spent. Super Easy. Do I wish it did more, of course,
but it does enough to satisfy me.

Yes I know Brickstock is a popular tool, but I still think all those features
and more should be offered by BrickLink themselves.

Author:

kulturbaronen

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 13:44

Subject:

Why is Finch Dallow sw1005 from 2017?

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Author:

Hygrotus

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 12:35

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 42083-1

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Topic:

In Inventories Requests, kimmerek writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

42083-1 (Inv) Bugatti Chiron
3599 Parts, 2018
Sets: Technic: Model: Traffic

* Change {2 to 1} Part Black x127c11 String with End Studs 11L Overall (8.6 cm) (Extra)

Comments from Submitter:
I just bought new 42083 Bugatti Chiron set and there is only one (not two) spare item x127c11 (Black String with End Studs 11L Overall (8.6 cm))

"Extra parts can vary depending on when and where a set was manufactured,
meaning that some new sets may include them and others may not. The quantity
of these extra parts can also vary. Extra parts are typically not removed
or reduced in quantity unless it can be determined that they were originally
added or increased in error."

So your request will be rejected, somebody else found 2 extra of this part so
it stays as it is, inventory has been done from sealed set content.

Author:

Hygrotus

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 12:28

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 8169-1

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In Inventories Requests, iastoia writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

8169-1 (Inv) Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4
741 Parts, 2009
Sets: Racers: Lamborghini

* Add 1 Part 3009 Black Brick 1 x 6 (Counterpart)

Comments from Submitter:
There is a black 3009 with a black sticker (aprox. 1x6) placed near the yellow Lamborghini sticker on the sticker sheet.

You can't add plain part as a replacment for stickered part which is missing
in counterpart section. This request will be rejected. Please first add this
part with sticker applied to the catalog with photos https://www.bricklink.com/wantedCatalog.asp?catType=P,
then fill Inventory Change Request and add them after they are aproved.
Adding parts https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=71
Adding photos https://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=87

This thread also can help you
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1085264

Author:

Hygrotus

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 12:27

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 8156-1

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In Inventories Requests, iastoia writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

8156-1 (Inv) Ferrari FXX 1:17
626 Parts, 2008
Sets: Racers: Ferrari

* Add 1 Part 4162 Red Tile 1 x 8 (Counterpart)

Comments from Submitter:
There is a red 4162 part with a red 1x8 sticker with FXX on it.

Author:

iastoia

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 10:31

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 8156-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

8156-1 (Inv) Ferrari FXX 1:17
626 Parts, 2008
Sets: Racers: Ferrari

* Add 1 Part 4162 Red Tile 1 x 8 (Counterpart)

Comments from Submitter:
There is a red 4162 part with a red 1x8 sticker with FXX on it.

Author:

iastoia

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 10:25

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 8169-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

8169-1 (Inv) Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4
741 Parts, 2009
Sets: Racers: Lamborghini

* Add 1 Part 3009 Black Brick 1 x 6 (Counterpart)

Comments from Submitter:
There is a black 3009 with a black sticker (aprox. 1x6) placed near the yellow Lamborghini sticker on the sticker sheet.

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 09:33

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 71042-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

71042-1 (Inv) Silent Mary
2261 Parts, 8 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: Pirates of the Caribbean

* Add 19 Part 44567a Dark Bluish Gray Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Side with Bottom Groove (Alternate) (match ID 1)
* Change 17 Part Black {44302 Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End (Undetermined Type) to 44302b Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers on End without Bottom Groove}
* Change 19 Part Dark Bluish Gray {44567 Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Side (undetermined type) to 44567b Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger on Side without Bottom Groove} {match ID 0 to 1}

Comments from Submitter:
I parted out and sorted this set without ever noticing there were undetermined pieces. But the chain of custody is secure. These were the contents of a sealed set. There were both variants of one piece. I made 44567b primary because I got 17 of those and only 2 of A.

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 09:22

Subject:

Re: Questions about Unikitty / Counterparts

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It does feel like a shame to have a set containing Unikitties almost identical
to the sought after SDCC Unikitty and not have a catalog listing to sell them.

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

In Catalog Requests, TyresOFlaherty writes:

Randy,

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly! (And nice avatar, Blacktron II forever!)

That makes sense, and my only counter-point to that is that Brickset uses info
from here to list minifigures, and being a collector, it's nice to be able
to have each of the alternate figs listed in a collection. Additionally, it gives
sellers more options to sell unique minifigs as well.

Just giving my two cents.

Thanks!
-Kevin

P.S. I'm curious how those decisions are made, is there one person that decides
on all these things, or do a bunch of admins just come to an agreement? Just
wondering

We've discovered that the only two to have multiple versions of the minifig
were the SDCC exclusives, and there were no instructions for those - only box
art that wasn't always consistent.

Considering the fact that people aren't going to be parting out those sets
for the minifigures, there doesn't seem to be a lot of harm in leaving those
two as exceptions.

But for all other sets, we've decided one entry is enough. To allow more
entries like this would create a precedent with huge implications. So your pending
entries will be rejected in a few days.

FYI, decisions like this are often made in the back rooms of BL where the admins
have their own Forum.

Author:

kimmerek

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 09:16

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 42083-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

42083-1 (Inv) Bugatti Chiron
3599 Parts, 2018
Sets: Technic: Model: Traffic

* Add 1 Part 3024 Trans-Clear Plate 1 x 1 (Extra)

Comments from Submitter:
I just bought new 42083 Bugatti Chiron set and there is one Trans-Clear Plate 1 x 1 extra

Author:

kimmerek

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 09:11

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 42083-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

42083-1 (Inv) Bugatti Chiron
3599 Parts, 2018
Sets: Technic: Model: Traffic

Author:

bje

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 08:19

Subject:

Re: Weight of set 41614 Owen & blue

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In Inventories, 211eric writes:

Hi,
Have check the weight of set 41614 Owen and blue Brickheadz. The weight wright
on bricklink is wrong. The real weight is 244g not 664g. Check other brickheadz
and the weight is similar of the weight have.

A member have idea for change them.

Best regard

Fill in this form:
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogReq.asp?itemType=S

Author:

211eric

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 07:56

Subject:

Weight of set 41614 Owen & blue

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 07:02

Subject:

Re: Adding my orders to my inventory

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In Inventories, peterc76 writes:

Sorry if this has been discussed before but couldnt find any posts

How do I add my orders and everything I have brought to my own inventory. So
I know exactly what I have . I seem to be recounting bricks over and over to
check and see what I have. It would be so much easier to look at my inventory
and see and know exactly what I have. I don't have a shop on here .my inventory
is for my own reference

Thanks in advance

Peter

Perhaps this also works:
On your Orders placed page download the order to xml and upload the file to your
inventory.

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 06:51

Subject:

Re: multiple orders with the same shop

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In Suggestions, NelisSolis writes:

In Suggestions, AlphonsR writes:

When I want to place multiple orders with the same shop, the site adds the second
order to the first order. So the bill from the first order is on its way, and
the second bill is not just for the second order, but it automaticaly includes
the firtst order as well.
While I want to have them seperate. Is there a way to avoid this?
Rommelse

I think a new order is automatically added to an existing order if the first
order is not marked “paid” by the buyer or marked as “packed” or “ shipped” by
the seller.

If a seller has Instant Checkout enabled and you use an on-site payment method,
you can sort of avoid the merging of the orders.

Correct. Just pay the final invoice.

Author:

NelisSolis

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 05:45

Subject:

Re: multiple orders with the same shop

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Topic:

In Suggestions, AlphonsR writes:

Author:

bb1270942

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 05:40

Subject:

Fix function

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

When I want to order a batch of lego with the suggested combination of shops,
I can add the parts. But when the word FIX appears it does not show what needs
to be fixed, it does not show where the problem is. It shows with which seller
the problem is, but not with which item. If I order 200 items, I can not help
the problem if I do not now which item it concerns. When it recognizes that there
is a problem, it would be nice to see what the problem is so I can fix it and
continue my order.
Rommelse

Author:

bb1270942

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 05:35

Subject:

multiple orders with the same shop

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

abba352

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 05:18

Subject:

Re: Adding my orders to my inventory

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Topic:

Download Brickstock to your desktop and maintain it there.

https://brickstock.patrickbrans.com/

Author:

bb1274559

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 04:28

Subject:

Adding my orders to my inventory

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Author:

Hygrotus

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 02:50

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 8443-1

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Topic:

In Inventories Requests, iastoia writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

8443-1 (Inv) Pneumatic Log Loader
335 Parts, 1996
Sets: Technic: Model: Construction

* Add 1 Part 6629 Red Technic, Liftarm 1 x 9 Bent (6 - 4) Thick (Counterpart)
* Add 1 Part 6629 Red Technic, Liftarm 1 x 9 Bent (6 - 4) Thick (Counterpart)

Comments from Submitter:
Both red 6629 beams have stickers applied according to the instructions (each has a aprox. 1x2 sticker applied - the stickers from the second row of the bricklink image of the sticker sheet).

Author:

iastoia

Posted:

Feb 19, 2019 02:42

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 8443-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

8443-1 (Inv) Pneumatic Log Loader
335 Parts, 1996
Sets: Technic: Model: Construction

Author:

Admin_Russell

Posted:

Feb 18, 2019 23:49

Subject:

Re: Method for naming prototype parts

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Topic:

In Catalog Requests, whitesidewjw writes:

I have several prototype parts in my store. In fact I am thinking that I will
specialize in these types of parts. Is it possible to have a part type called
prototype? These are molded parts made by Lego that were never released in ant
set or any color.

Add the word "prototpye" to your listing notes and describe what they are. At
this point, the site does not have a way of tagging listings with such information.

Author:

Admin_Russell

Posted:

Feb 18, 2019 20:07

Subject:

Re: Questions about Unikitty / Counterparts

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Topic:

In Catalog Requests, TyresOFlaherty writes:

Author:

yoavheskia

Posted:

Feb 18, 2019 16:51

Subject:

part 981 Arm, Left

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Topic:

Status:

Open

This part appears in 59 different colors. Why it's not in the top of the
list of Catalog Statistics Parts Appearing in Sets in Most Colors?

Author:

Hygrotus

Posted:

Feb 18, 2019 16:38

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 4481-1

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Topic:

In Inventories Requests, Redcat303 writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

4481-1 (Inv) Hailfire Droid
680 Parts, 2003
Sets: Technic: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 2

* Add 8 Part 32073 Black Technic, Axle 5

Comments from Submitter:
Instructions show technic axle 5 (part 32073) required for step one. Part not on list.

This part is in the invetory of this set already in quantity of 18 and it is
a correct number but it is in there in light gray color not in black as you want
to add it (in wrong quantity btw). So what is your source of addition of black
one 32073 to this set. On step one it is shown in light gray not black.

Author:

Redcat303

Posted:

Feb 18, 2019 16:12

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 4481-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

4481-1 (Inv) Hailfire Droid
680 Parts, 2003
Sets: Technic: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 2

* Add 8 Part 32073 Black Technic, Axle 5

Comments from Submitter:
Instructions show technic axle 5 (part 32073) required for step one. Part not on list.

Author:

JRBricks

Posted:

Feb 18, 2019 16:11

Subject:

120V AC Adapter Help

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Author:

Admin_Russell

Posted:

Feb 18, 2019 14:57

Subject:

Re: Adding gear : clay key chain, 853686

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Topic:

In Catalog Requests, mfeusier writes:

Hello

Please add a key chain : Clay, Nexo Knights, item 853686

853686 Nexo Knights Clay Key Chain #2
Gear: Key Chain: NEXO KNIGHTS

Author:

Hygrotus

Posted:

Feb 18, 2019 14:54

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 10232-1

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Topic:

In Inventories Requests, jboske writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

10232-1 (Inv) Palace Cinema
2170 Parts, 6 Minifigures, 2013
Sets: Creator: Creator Expert: Modular Buildings Collection

* Delete 2 Part 87994 Black Bar 3L (Bar Arrow) (Extra)

Comments from Submitter:
I have this set new right out of the box and there are no extras of this part.

"Extra parts can vary depending on when and where a set was manufactured,
meaning that some new sets may include them and others may not. The quantity
of these extra parts can also vary. Extra parts are typically not removed
or reduced in quantity unless it can be determined that they were originally
added or increased in error."

3L bar btw is quite common extra part, you just were unlucky that you didn't
have it.
Other member found it as an extra and confirmed it from a sealed set content:
https://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=200398

This request will be rejected.

Author:

jboske

Posted:

Feb 18, 2019 13:52

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 10232-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

10232-1 (Inv) Palace Cinema
2170 Parts, 6 Minifigures, 2013
Sets: Creator: Creator Expert: Modular Buildings Collection

* Delete 2 Part 87994 Black Bar 3L (Bar Arrow) (Extra)

Comments from Submitter:
I have this set new right out of the box and there are no extras of this part.

Author:

Abels_Bricks

Posted:

Feb 18, 2019 10:51

Subject:

Inventory Change Request for Set 10863-1

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Topic:

Status:

Open

Please make changes to the following inventory:

10863-1 (Inv) My First Animal Brick Box
34 Parts, 2018
Sets: DUPLO: Basic Set

* Delete 3 Part 6474 Dark Azure Duplo, Brick 2 x 2 Slope 45
* Add 3 Part 11170 Dark Azure Duplo, Brick 2 x 2 x 1 1/2 with Curved Top

Comments from Submitter:
error made on initial entry.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Feb 18, 2019 05:22

Subject:

Re: Original Box Entry for Games (gear)

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Topic:

In Suggestions, agulus writes:

I would like to suggest creating
Original Box Entry for Games in Gear.
The same way it is in sets.

I have some boxes and I see other people
selling boxes only as incomplete gear
and it decreases 6 months average.

It has been asked a number of times in the past, I think the reason is that anything
in "gear" is defined as not have packaging.

Also gear cannot be incomplete which is why you have to make sure you exclude
these when thinking about value.

Another good use for the boxes is for posting large numbers of baseplates.

Author:

stecre

Posted:

Feb 18, 2019 05:12

Subject:

Re: Original Box Entry for Games (gear)

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Topic:

+1 The games boxes are really useful for parts storage so I often pick them
up

In Suggestions, agulus writes:

Author:

JulieK

Posted:

Feb 17, 2019 23:53

Subject:

Re: CMF 18 individual figure entries

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Topic:

In Catalog, axaday writes:

In Catalog, JulieK writes:

Before I waste anybody's time with a request...is there a reason why the
individual figs from the CMF 18 series do not include "Minifigure only Entry"
in their titles?

Minifig No: col312 Name: Elephant Girl, Series 18 (Minifigure Only without Stand and Accessories)

col312 (Inv) Elephant Girl, Series 18 (Minifigure Only without Stand and Accessories)
Minifigures: Collectible Minifigures: Series 18 Minifigures

I'd be happy to submit the requests, but, like I said, I don't want to
waste anybody's time having to deny/close out the requests

Thanks!

The mistake was probably mine. It looks like I didn't remind myself of precedent.

Thanks for the reply! Requests submitted.

Author:

agulus

Posted:

Feb 17, 2019 19:32

Subject:

Original Box Entry for Games (gear)

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Status:

Open

Vote:

[Yes|No]

Author:

axaday

Posted:

Feb 17, 2019 17:20

Subject:

Re: CMF 18 individual figure entries

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In Catalog, JulieK writes:

Before I waste anybody's time with a request...is there a reason why the
individual figs from the CMF 18 series do not include "Minifigure only Entry"
in their titles?

col312 (Inv) Elephant Girl, Series 18 (Minifigure Only without Stand and Accessories)
Minifigures: Collectible Minifigures: Series 18 Minifigures

I'd be happy to submit the requests, but, like I said, I don't want to
waste anybody's time having to deny/close out the requests

Thanks!

The mistake was probably mine. It looks like I didn't remind myself of precedent.

Author:

JulieK

Posted:

Feb 17, 2019 12:39

Subject:

CMF 18 individual figure entries

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Before I waste anybody's time with a request...is there a reason why the
individual figs from the CMF 18 series do not include "Minifigure only Entry"
in their titles?

col312 (Inv) Elephant Girl, Series 18 (Minifigure Only without Stand and Accessories)
Minifigures: Collectible Minifigures: Series 18 Minifigures

I'd be happy to submit the requests, but, like I said, I don't want to
waste anybody's time having to deny/close out the requests

Thanks!

Author:

Teup

Posted:

Feb 17, 2019 04:53

Subject:

Re: We need a modern way to part out sets.

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Topic:

In Suggestions, MidwestBrick writes:

In Suggestions, HallBricks writes:

Brickstock. Best $20 I spent. Super Easy. Do I wish it did more, of course,
but it does enough to satisfy me.

Yep, Brickstock is US oriented so it works for you, not for us

Author:

Hygrotus

Posted:

Feb 17, 2019 04:16

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 8185-1

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In Inventories Requests, Jura.2 writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

8185-1 (Inv) Ferrari Truck
511 Parts, 5 Minifigures, 2009
Sets: Racers: Ferrari

* Add 9 Part 3460 Black Plate 1 x 8

What is your source for this change?

Author:

Brickwilbo

Posted:

Feb 17, 2019 03:31

Subject:

Re: Return the Catalog tab

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Topic:

In Suggestions, JulieK writes:

Please put it back.
It was the perfect word to describe where it took users.

Voted yes

Author:

DallasBricks

Posted:

Feb 16, 2019 23:16

Subject:

Re: Official LEGO Colour Palette

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Topic:

You might also enjoy this article.

http://www.bartneck.de/2016/09/09/the-curious-case-of-lego-colors/

David

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Feb 16, 2019 20:10

Subject:

Re: We need a modern way to part out sets.

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Topic:

In Suggestions, HallBricks writes:

When parting out huge sets with thousands of pieces, it would also be nice to
be able to save the progress and continue later. Maybe there should be one upload
button for each lot, so I don't have to go through the entire list first
and then submit all changes at once.

I can deal with everything else. But this is something I'd really like to
have.

Author:

MidwestBrick

Posted:

Feb 16, 2019 19:12

Subject:

Re: We need a modern way to part out sets.

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Topic:

In Suggestions, HallBricks writes:

Brickstock. Best $20 I spent. Super Easy. Do I wish it did more, of course,
but it does enough to satisfy me.

Author:

ToriHada

Posted:

Feb 16, 2019 19:03

Subject:

Re: We need a modern way to part out sets.

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Topic:

In Suggestions, bje writes:

In Suggestions, Teup writes:

In Suggestions, ToriHada writes:

In Suggestions, HallBricks writes:

...

There are of course lots of different features that could be implemented to make
the Part Out tool even more powerful, like more advanced ways to set up automatic
prices, like 10% below average etc.

When I was selling here I was very strongly opposed to the idea of automating
pricing to undercut the Price Guide Average. My thinking then was that nothing
would increase downward pressure on prices or accelerate the "race to the bottom"
some sellers here engage in more than giving them a way to automatically, easily,
quickly and repeatedly price thousands and thousands of lots BELOW the Price
Guide Average. The tedious manual process was one significant check that reduced
the downward pressure on prices.

But since I am very unlikely to ever sell here again, and quite likely to resume
buying at some point, I would LOVE to see a feature that helps to reduce prices
even more. So I would vote yes if this were a formal suggestion.

Foster

Agreed. Actually, the system as it is is already working in your favour as a
buyer - thee part out system being so poorly designed and unstable drives alot
of sellers to use Brickstock. Brickstock retrieves prices WITHOUT VAT - which
means that for all European sellers, it retrieves prices that are significantly
lower than what you get parting out on the Bricklink website. The result is sellers
underpricing without being aware of it, fuelling the global race to the bottom.

Maybe, maybe not. There are a lot of sellers in that bottom end of the market
that make up prices with fees and charges. You cannot compare prices in the price
guide without factoring fees etc. If the average is 10c and the minimum price
is 7c, if one seller sells at 10c with no fees, he is no different to the seller
at the bottom at 7c with charges and fees that knocks the price back over 11c.

I had me one like that just last week: no fees on the terms page when I got the
invoice, fees and charges excluding shipping were 40% of the order value, knocking
all of the individual prices that seller was asking on those parts from the bottom
5% to way over the average price.

When you actually spend some time really looking at those prices, virtually all
of them are exclusive of fees and charges - meaning the price guide is actually
just false advertising since hardly any of those sellers are actually prepared
to sell at the price they have listed at. And those are just the ones that are
honest enough to tell you upfront about extra fees, there are still a large volume
of sellers who charge those fees included in the shipping charge, sometimes an
extra 50% over and above the actual shipping charge. They are very very aware
of where they are pricing, and it has nothing to do with a race to the bottom,
but everything to do with luring unwary buyers.

What you say is true in many cases. But experienced buyers (such as myself)
will always read the seller's terms and feedback, thereby eliminating most
of the surprise and problems with extra fees. My point remains that having an
easy automated feature for many sellers to quickly list thousands of lots for
a certain percentage BELOW the Price Guide Average WILL put even more downward
pressure on prices and the Price Guide. Good for buyers; not so good for sellers.
So sellers... be careful what you wish for.

Foster

Author:

Teup

Posted:

Feb 16, 2019 14:30

Subject:

Re: We need a modern way to part out sets.

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Topic:

In Suggestions, bje writes:

In Suggestions, Teup writes:

In Suggestions, ToriHada writes:

In Suggestions, HallBricks writes:

...

There are of course lots of different features that could be implemented to make
the Part Out tool even more powerful, like more advanced ways to set up automatic
prices, like 10% below average etc.

You're right, that issue of fees not being represented in search listings,
enabling sellers to pretend they are cheap, must be one of the factors in the
race to the bottom as well. Which factors are the biggest is hard to tell. But
what I find particularly worrying about Brickstock, is that any other factor
- like pretending to be cheap and then charging fees - is compounded and
amplified with the fact that Brickstock retrieves lower than average prices to
begin with, and presents them as average. So someone who already plans to undercut
is given a price guide figure that is already below average but presented to
them as "average", and the seller then undercuts on that, to push it down even
further.

And: it is a loop. Let's say I am the only seller of a €10 item and I update
my price to "stay average" many times. What happens? It just drops down and down.
The first time I list it at €10. Next I ask Brickstock what the average price
is. Brickstock, ignoring VAT, says it's €8. I say "OK, let's go with
that". Retrieve the price again. Now Brickstock, again ignoring VAT, says it's
now €6.50. You can see the downward spiral here. Imagine what happens if all
European sellers update their prices with Brickstock on a regular basis.. (I
get that they adjust to their liking, but if you start off modifying taking an
ever dropping price as the starting point, on the whole prices just drop and
drop)

(I know I'm a bit of a broken record on this topic, but I can't emphasize
it enough. And I did write the author about it. Hopefully he will act soon, or
I am going to remain a broken record for a while..)

Author:

bje

Posted:

Feb 16, 2019 14:13

Subject:

Re: We need a modern way to part out sets.

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Topic:

In Suggestions, Teup writes:

In Suggestions, ToriHada writes:

In Suggestions, HallBricks writes:

...

There are of course lots of different features that could be implemented to make
the Part Out tool even more powerful, like more advanced ways to set up automatic
prices, like 10% below average etc.

Author:

yorbrick

Posted:

Feb 16, 2019 14:09

Subject:

Re: We need a modern way to part out sets.

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Topic:

Use the "exclude all parts" option when you part out, that way you can click
each part as you include them. It means you can stop uploading parts during
a part out whenever you like without all of the others being uploaded too.

Author:

calsbricks

Posted:

Feb 16, 2019 13:53

Subject:

Re: BrickStock Sub-condition

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Topic:

In Inventories, wilton1975 writes:

Hi all

I have downloaded an XML version of my inventory via Brickstock.

When I open it I do not see any way to specify a set's sub-condition ie incomplete
or sealed.

Is it possible or does BrickStock have no way to specify a sub-condition.

Does anyone know?

No sub-condition currently in Brickstock

Author:

bb334139

Posted:

Feb 16, 2019 13:44

Subject:

BrickStock Sub-condition

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Topic:

Status:

Open