BrickLink Discussion Forum

In Suggestions, lmeyer writes:

Couldn't exactly fit the whole thing:

Remove all electronic payment options that do not have buyer protection.

This is happening at a increasing frequency rate of people doing money transfers
and getting scammed. It is bad enough you can scam sellers via paypal but to
have scammers set up shops and prey on buyers, take their money and then close
down, not caring at all what happens to their bricklink account (ie no downside
for them),

I'd put this out there as a suggestion. If not for all at least for international
transactions as they seem to be targeted far more often.

Are you including bank transfers and IBAN in this suggestion? In Australia bank
transfers are free (unlike paypal) and is how I pay for 90% of my domestic purchases.
I don't think honest buyers and sellers should be punished (by having to
pay paypal fees) due to a minority of dishonest sellers, and buyers too greedy
to use their common sense .

Paul

Author:

Tsitra

Posted:

Aug 20, 2014 02:39

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Re: Suggestion Votes

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In Suggestions, TakeAbricK writes:

I would like to be able to see the votes on a suggestion.

Thanks,
Diana

http://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=812976

Paul

Author:

Tsitra

Posted:

Aug 7, 2014 03:19

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Re: Forum block goes both ways.

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In Suggestions, Lonely_Brick_OH writes:

I would like to suggest for Brick Link 2.0 that the forum block goes both ways.

Not only can you not see what the other person is posting, but they cannot see
your posts either.

I believe that will solve a lot of disputes.

Thank you.

A definite no from me.

As others have said I want to be able to control what I read, but also what happens
if I decide to flame someone on here or complain about a seller who didn't
handle an order the way I wanted, all I would need to do is block them so they
can't read it and they would have no recourse to what I say.

Also the way it is now the ignore feature is anonymous, I am on 1 ignore list
but cannot see who it is (although I am aware who it is) if this suggestion was
implemented everyone would easily be able to see who is ignoring them and then
complain about them on the forum again with no recourse because the message would
not be able to be read.

I'm not suggesting this would be common practice but I can think of a handful
of people that might use this to there advantage.

Paul

Author:

Tsitra

Posted:

Jul 4, 2014 18:33

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Re: Error Message Inventory Change Request

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In Suggestions, TakeAbricK writes:

One should not be allowed to make an Inventory Change request for an item, when
there's already a request pending for the same item in the same set.

This would be good for the change request submitters ánd for the admins

The list of pending requests would be a lot smaller.

Diana

I believe that is how it used to work, but it was never fixed after the hack.

Paul

Author:

Tsitra

Posted:

Jul 2, 2014 17:26

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Re: Export to CSV or XML

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In Suggestions, davidmdsk writes:

It is nice that we have possibility to import XML rebrickable file, but I am
really missing possibility to export such file for selected wishlist. A typical
use-case is:

1. Find a MOC on Rebricable which I want to build and the parts I need to buy.
2. Export rebricable XML and import into Bricklink
3. Finding several sellers who can individually or combined fulfill my needs
4. Creation a wish-list for each seller (unfortunatelly shopping cart is not
persisted)
5. Revision of parts in wish-lists and reorganizing where each part will be bought
(this is also not very UX friendly step - need 4 clicks to move to other wishlist
for each part)
6. Placing required orders for each seller.
7. Now I need to add bought parts into Rebricable under my inventory - how? Adding
all the parts of the MOC from step 1 is not good because in steps 3-4 I could
modify some parts (using alternatives).

Would be nice if this whole process could be improved - it is very time consuming
now to find few sellers who can fulfill the complete order.

Great site by the way, good luck!

The reason you are unable to download wanted lists is to stop people from using
BrickLink to facilitate their buying from other venues. This suggestion has
come up many times in the past and always been denied, and now that there is
a competitor that uses the same XML wanted list files it is even more likely
to be denied.

Paul

Author:

Tsitra

Posted:

Jun 27, 2014 17:44

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Re: for the health of BrickLink

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In Suggestions, Andy_Bell writes:

The suggestion was a bit tongue-in-cheek.

There have been past comments that the overlong 'super-threads' cover
the same ground over-and-over-and-over-and-over.
http://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=831326

And previously some have noted that the the 'super-threads' can/maybe/do
drive buyers looking for help away.

So perhaps we should look at maximum forum posts in a 24 hour time period. Or
maximum number of posts in a thread.

Or we could just hand over control of Bricklink to Stalin, I'm sure that
would sort everything out...

Pauk

Author:

Tsitra

Posted:

Jun 8, 2014 02:58

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 7332-1

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Inventories Requests

In Inventories Requests, LordSkylark writes:

Please make changes to the following inventory:

7332-1 (Inv) Dora and Boots at Play Park
29 Parts, 2 Minifigures, 2004
Sets: Explore: Dora the Explorer: DUPLO

* Change 2 Part {Purple to Light Purple} 6510 Duplo Plant Flower with 1 Top Stud

Comments from Submitter:
I can verify that this is correct. I have this set, and have both a Purple and Light Purple piece and these are definitely Light Purple.
The original inventory submitter had no clue what they were doing with regards to the colors, as can be seen from all the updates in the inventory change log.

To be fair to the original submitter, Light purple came out in sets the same
year that this set was released. Also I'm sure Swanburg is more concerned
with dropping the soap than he is with whether or not he inventoried a set correctly
on BrickLink.

Paul

Author:

Tsitra

Posted:

Apr 16, 2014 07:47

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Re: OCS*

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In Suggestions, enig writes:

Robert, if we follow that logic then we allow anarchy. There must be a system
to prevent sellers and buyers cancelling orders left and right as they wish,
or it will be abused. I see sellers cancelling orders to their liking as an issue
(in many cases), and I gave the examples. The suggestion is to implement something
to prevent that.

Of course if you dont see it as an issue, then your vote goes to NO

I agree with a lot of what you have posted in the original suggestion, but as
Robert has said there are laws in some parts of the world that allow either party
to unilaterally cancel orders; I am ensure of the laws here in Australia, but
the EU distant sellers regulations is something that has been coming up in this
forum for many years (I apologise but I am unsure if Lithuania is a part of the
EU or not).

As it stands both parties are able to leave feedback even if the order is canceled
so a buyer can leave negative or neutral feedback if they think the seller has
unfairly treated them (Unless that has changed in the last year, but I can't
see why that would be the only site update we get...).

I believe that once an invoice has been sent then the seller should no longer
be able to cancel immediately without the buyer being aware, as this would stop
sellers from cancelling to avoid getting an NSS mark, if they haven't sent
the invoice then they have not 'accepted' the order and so should be
free to cancel if they feel there is a reason.

Paul

Author:

Tsitra

Posted:

Apr 11, 2014 08:24

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Re: Remove MSRP Price

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In Suggestions, akunthita writes:

Voted YES! It is understandable that a site like Brickset has this information,
as Brickset is a reference site. But for BrickLink? It doesn't make any
sense, nor does it serve any positive purpose. Unless BL is planning to become
a LEGO and Amazon affiliate.

BL's new owners appear to be confused about the identity of the site. What
gives BL's its uniqueness is that it is the largest LEGO marketplace. Period.
It doesn't have to become a reference site, news-site, blog, MOCshop or any
of that other stuff other sites are already doing just fine. BL rules its very
own, very unique, and very needed niche.

"10,000 songs in your pocket". That's it. The most brilliant advertising
ever. That' why Apple is awesome. It focuses on one thing instead of being
all over the place. The message is clear, the niche is defined, people love it.
BL's slogan should remain focused like that. It should remain The Largest
Unofficial LEGO Marketplace...

If only there were some people on here, with extremely popular LEGO blogs that
could comment on the current state of BrickLink's confused identity, maybe
a little bit of bad publicity would get the owners attention...

Paul

Author:

Tsitra

Posted:

Mar 22, 2014 20:23

Subject:

Re: Sellers forum. Let's Keep it in the Family

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In Suggestions, Stragus writes:

I think that's a terrible idea, you are basically saying that you want buyers
out of the debates.

The forum should just be better organized. A newcomer should easily find a "Help"
forum where questions are asked and answered, not the current mess of every topic
being mixed together in an unsorted list.

Click on the 'Topics' tab and you have exactly what you want

Paul

Author:

Tsitra

Posted:

Mar 18, 2014 02:26

Subject:

Re: Glitch? Store closed while items in cart

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In Suggestions, Thea writes:

This would be okay if the Seller is just closing the store to stop new orders.
I can see a couple of possible problems if it's for making changes to terms
or prices.
We all know how hard it is to get people to read Terms to begin with, but what
if a Buyer had read the terms before saving a cart. Do you think they would
go back and read the terms again once the store reopened and they used a saved
cart? Would this fall under the "fees not clearly stated" reason for canceling
an order?
Which prices would be used, the ones from the saved cart or the new ones? How
many Buyers would even check the prices to see if they'd changed?

I want to say again I think the situation needs a solution and it's a good
suggestion. I'm just playing Devil's Advocate.

Thea
Always Learning!

When an item is added to the cart the price is then set as long as the item remains
in the cart. If the seller changes the price before you check out the original
price is still what you pay (weather the new price is lower or higher).

As for the store terms the current terms at checkout are what is used even if
they are only recently changed. The terms are included on the bottom of the
checkout page (where shipping method and payment currency are selected) by clicking
submit you are agreeing to the terms that are shown on that page, it is the contract
that you are signing so it is worth at least skimming (if you have already read
the terms, or reading completely if you have not) to make sure no extra fees
have been added while you were browsing the store.

HTH
Paul

Author:

Tsitra

Posted:

Dec 24, 2012 19:42

Subject:

Re: Show if a shop ships to me

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In Suggestions, Flash88 writes:

First of all, this is brilliant site and a great resource.

I'm looking to get my hands on as much of the sport theme (hopefully all if possible)
after rekindling my passion for LEGO from my childhood.

However, despite finding the catalogue and setting up my result list, I noticed
it would be useful if there was a function where I can filter out sellers that
ship to me (in the UK). As it is, as far as I can see, I can only either filter
out sellers based in UK (of which there don't seem to be too many selling sports
stuff) or I have to click through each individual seller and see if they do ship
to me.

Just a suggestion

Keep up the good work!

I'm not sure if you have set up a wanted list yet, but I highly suggest you do.
http://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=1

The settings for want you want in the wanted list are here:
http://www.bricklink.com/wantedSettings.asp

Paul

Author:

Tsitra

Posted:

Dec 10, 2012 03:36

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Re: NEED a save button for ticking lots

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In Suggestions, Austinniya writes:

Better yet, or as well, could have a button that allows us Sellers to change
the order listed in colours, to Elements?

Change the dropdown box 'Sort Orders Received Items By' here:

http://www.bricklink.com/orderSettings.asp

Paul

Author:

Tsitra

Posted:

Mar 26, 2012 07:11

Subject:

Re: Favorite star in "by shop" list

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In Suggestions, Rolf writes:

I had this little idea when I was browsing stores in "By shop" list.

Sometimes I prefer to focus on favorited stores when buying for my wanted list
orders, but so far I know (I recently checked but may miss something), there
is no way to do so.

Optional addition, similar to adding flags, add stars for favorites, and least
favorites if not set to not show least favorite stores.

The option is already there, check towards the bottom of the options page http://www.bricklink.com/wantedSettings.asp
and there is a checkbox to turn on the star next to most/least wanted.

Paul

Author:

Tsitra

Posted:

Feb 6, 2012 18:04

Subject:

Re: Way to make stores crazy fee settings easy

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In Suggestions, schlectus writes:

Hahaha, sweet...thanks!!

I wanted my store to be the easiest thing to navigate for buyers that are new
to Bricklink. So far, it seems to be working pretty well.

I don't want this to be a slam on sellers that charge a fee (I used to do it
myself) for packaging, gas, printer ink, paper, etc...and I totally don't begrudge
paying those fees to sellers on things I buy when they list it up front in their
terms. But it did occur to me when I was at Target one day, that if the cashier
looked at me and said "I need to charge you a few extra dollars to pay for these
plastic bags and my gas getting here"...well, that would have seemed a bit odd.
I just decided that I don't want to do that to my customers.

Shipping supplies are cheap for me. I buy enough on Ebay, that this is where
my Ebay Bucks go to: padded envelopes. I also work at airport (for now), so
driving to a post office isn't an issue...we have one on site.

Like I said, I don't begrudge sellers at all when they charge a reasonable fee...I
think I'm just fortunate enough to not have to.

Be careful what you say, Target in Australia already charges for plastic bags
(about 20c each I think), they say it is to stop people using them to cut down
on the environmental impact, but it is most likely just money grabbing.

Paul

Author:

Tsitra

Posted:

Aug 29, 2011 05:15

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Re: Paperless picking list.

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