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In Catalog Identification, redwarrior6 writes:

973pb1226 Torso SW Armor Plates with Breathing Apparatus Pattern (SW Darth Malgus)
Parts: Minifigure, Torso {Black}

I have a torso that is exactly like Darth Malgus however the decals are slightly
different.
two red rectangles are dots and the larger silver circle is a star.

any help identifying?

It has the LEGO logo on top of the neck?

Author:

LeeGo73

Posted:

Apr 27, 2024 15:27

Subject:

Re: Something needs to change

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Problem Order

In Problem Order, Dhobeck writes:

In Problem Order, Nubs_Select writes:

I think you forgot a few 3’s

I suppose I could have just used ~33.33%

Or 33-1/3, US uses fractions all the time

Author:

LeeGo73

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024 07:50

Subject:

Re: Princess Leia Jacket with no print on back

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General

In General, Raisa writes:

Is this a misprint jacket..it has no print on back??

973pb0344c01 (Inv) Torso SW Checkered Jacket with White Undershirt Pattern (Leia) / Tan Arms / Light Nougat Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor. {Tan}

Author:

LeeGo73

Posted:

Apr 19, 2024 05:11

Subject:

Re: What's up with NOK

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Technical Issues

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.

Author:

LeeGo73

Posted:

Apr 18, 2024 18:39

Subject:

What's up with NOK

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Technical Issues

Author:

LeeGo73

Posted:

Apr 9, 2024 05:15

Subject:

Re: Want a laugh !!

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Off Topic

In Off Topic, tpr writes:

Hi all

Received an order the other day, and within 10 minutes the customer cancelled.
Fair enough, no problem - I cancelled the order.

Today had a message from the "Buyer" to say I had sent them a wrong part
- black instead of dark Bluish Grey.

Good try - but no cigar

Have to be alert in this game !!

Tracy

If you suspect a scammer: https://www.bricklink.com/problemMember.asp

Author:

LeeGo73

Posted:

Apr 9, 2024 05:11

Subject:

Re: Returned Lego 200 grams heavier?

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Help

In Help, starforcelego writes:

So my customer wanted a full refund for the box not being in pristine condition.
Eventually I agreed to a refund and the weight is about 200 grams more than the
advertised weight of the item, tantive 4, which is supposed to weigh 2.4 kg.
Mine weighs 2.6 kg. Wondering if they took out the minifigs and added counterweights
or something? Seals look fine to me.

A sealed Tantive 4 (2019) weighs 2.52kg, how did you arrive at 2.4kg? Maybe your
scale is not the accurate enough?

Author:

LeeGo73

Posted:

Mar 29, 2024 12:11

Subject:

Re: Nigeria?

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Help

In Help, Archbead writes:

Hello. I don't know if this is the right place to ask about this. I was
working on setting up international shipping plans for my store, and worked through
the list of countries. However, I saw that while many other countries in Africa
are available to ship to, Nigeria isn't one of them. This seems very strange
to me, as it is one of the most populous countries in the world, with over 200
million people. Is there some reason why it's not included in the list of
countries to potentially ship to?

it looks there are no bricklink members in Nigeria: https://www.bricklink.com/memberChart.asp

Author:

LeeGo73

Posted:

Mar 27, 2024 09:37

Subject:

Re: New Store

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Help

In Help, alpha60uk writes:

Hi all,
I have just set up a new store with the purpose of selling my large collection
of sets
as I am moving abroad and downsizing.
Does anyone have any advice on how to do this? I would prefer to sell groups
of sets rather than individually?
Thanks in advance
Dean

Maybe list the sets individually and add a text to the description 'X% discount
when ordering 2 sets or more, y% discount when ordering 5 sets or more'

Author:

LeeGo73

Posted:

Mar 27, 2024 09:29

Subject:

Re: Ordered new Lego, sold me used Lepin pieces

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Problem Order

In Problem Order, BackAgain1 writes:

You gotta be kidding me!

This is the first time this has happened to me in a lot of orders on here.

I ordered what was supposed to be new Lego pieces.

I received used Lepin or other off-brand pieces. One stud on each piece is indented
where the Lego logo would go.

These people should not be allowed to operate on here. Go sell that junk on
fleabay.

Giving the seller a negative feedback will help other buyers to avoid this seller.

Author:

LeeGo73

Posted:

Mar 20, 2024 11:20

Subject:

Re: Plumes in set 6090

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Inventories

In Inventories, Sterra writes:

Going through inventory of Royal Knight's castle.

There are 3 plumes listed in the inventory as well as 3 plumes listed in the
minifigs inventory. They are all different but I can't see where they are
in the instructions or any box pictures. Are these extras or a miss count?

Thanks
Sandra
TerraBrick

The onces in the inventory are what's left over from the 4502 wheels after
assembly of the minifigs

Author:

LeeGo73

Posted:

Mar 8, 2024 05:57

Subject:

Re: Seriously? - end of the world as we know it

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In Catalog, SylvainLS writes:

In Catalog, LeeGo73 writes:

[…]
Let me refrase; how do I complete an older set (391-1) to original state? By
original I mean the parts that were in the box in 1975.

Well, you buy a 391-1 (complete or not), otherwise you can’t be sure that whatever
part you get came in a 391-1 box, or even could have come in a 391-1 box.

I think that’s what Russell tried to say the other day.

Set 391 was inventoried in 2003, which can only be done when using a sealed set
(if I'm correctly understanding the inventory rules). So this information
was available, but has now partly been lost (merged). How do I find the original
part list back?

I'm asking for date relevant parts, like 'frosted' in this case.

I'm not sure which post from Russell you refer to, I might have missed that
one.

Author:

LeeGo73

Posted:

Mar 8, 2024 05:25

Subject:

Re: Seriously? - end of the world as we know it

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In Catalog, yorbrick writes:

In Catalog, LeeGo73 writes:

In Catalog, yorbrick writes:

Now it will never be possible again to correctly complete/build old(er)
- sets (e.g. 391-1 (and many others) - used to have 'Frosted" Trans-Clear
Bricks)
- minifigs (e.g. ac011 - used to have "Blocked Stud" Head - now it will
be most certainly always "Vented" )

Yes it will. It was possible before bricklink, it has been possible throughout
bricklink's existence and it will be possible in future.

Serious question: how? using 391-1 as example.

You find the bits that you think should be in your set, and you build the set.

Let me refrase; how do I complete an older set (391-1) to original state? By
original I mean the parts that were in the box in 1975.

Author:

LeeGo73

Posted:

Mar 8, 2024 04:58

Subject:

Re: Seriously? - end of the world as we know it

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In Catalog, yorbrick writes:

Yes it will. It was possible before bricklink, it has been possible throughout
bricklink's existence and it will be possible in future.

Serious question: how? using 391-1 as example.

Oh yes, and sellers rule, right?
Just because many of them are too lazy/unwilling to determine their parts accurately,
the standards have to be lowered.

This makes things easier for buyers too. It is not sellers pushing through changes
because they are lazy.

I'm quite certain Daniel Jezek is turning in his grave having to witness
what (t)his Bricklink is turning into...

Why are you certain of this? Did you know him and his plans for the site?

I didn't know him, but I imagine he would be proud of what bricklink has
become.

Author:

LeeGo73

Posted:

Mar 7, 2024 09:29

Subject:

Re: Bought used figures as new

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Problem Order

In Problem Order, BrickUnion writes:

Hi everyone,
I ordered a sealed set and minifigures that were listed as new from a newly opened
store, the whole thing came in a paper bag in the mail. The set luckily survived.
Unfortunately, the figures are not new, they are used (torsos had traces of arm
movement, etc.). 4 out of 5 figures had cracks in the arm, one figure had a scratch
on the back.
I textet him to ask why he sold them as new and what he suggested to fix this
problem.
The reply was very rude: The figures were in good condition before shipping,
it is not his problem if the post office broke the figures.

In his shop the figures are still listed as new (now with description:
No cracks or scratches. Good condition).
I have written to him again and tryed to find a solution, but it looks difficult.
He just wrote: you can change the arms, they are not printed and not expensive
and he told me that he sold the figures cheap.

But thats not the problem, they are still not new

My question now:
I never wanted or needed to write someone a neutral or negative feedback,
but this one really deserves one. However, I am afraid that I will get a negative
feedback from him in revenge. I am still at 100% positive feedback, my store
has almost 1000 orders. I want to keep it that way, and i don't mean the
almost 1000 orders .
Is it possible to get revenge Feedback deleted?

Thanks for your help

Consider putting the seller on your shop stoplist.

Author:

LeeGo73

Posted:

Mar 4, 2024 11:28

Subject:

Re: Seriously?

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In Catalog, yorbrick writes:

Knowing “what you need” is based on available information, which has now been
condensed for no good reason. The only reason I know that a set has a specific
variant is because of the work put in by catalog contributors. People aren’t
going to care anymore because the distinction isn’t being explicitly made anymore.

And, in that case, the distinction is no longer important as any of the merged
variants will do. That is no different to other parts where aleady known variations
are not important enough to have a catalogued variant for each.

What is the functional (or visual) difference between a black 3001, 3001old and
3001special? The market for 3001old and 3001special is tiny compared to regular
3001. The vast mayority of buyers just want the 3001. Should they be merged?

Author:

LeeGo73

Posted:

Mar 1, 2024 13:51

Subject:

Re: Anyone know what this part is?

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Catalog Identification

In Catalog Identification, CaptainHC writes:

It doesn't have any number on it and I couldn't find it through google.

looks like a tile with jumper, but has beveled face and is slightly larger than
a 2x2 plate.

1.7cm X 1.7cm and about 4mm high with the jumper.
looks to have a late 50s lego logo on the bottom, which is flat with inset.

any help much appreciated

Looks like the baseplate of

bb0108pb01 Road Sign Cantilever Cruciform with 'Esso' Pattern
Parts: Road Sign, Decorated {White}

Author:

LeeGo73

Posted:

Feb 14, 2024 08:26

Subject:

Re: Ideal as a payment method

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Suggestions

In Suggestions, Teup writes:

In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

It's just an instant traffic boost for
all sellers who have Dutch customers.

But there’s no Dutch buyers! It’s only sellers in NL!

Well we do have a disproportionally large seller's mentality

"my old
left sandal? as good as new, just one strap missing? oh, I could EASILY sell
that on the Kingsday market for at least €5! This old comic book I found in the
attic? It must be a super excusive collector's item! If I describe it like
that on Marktplaats I'm sure I can catch at least €100!"

IDEAL is coming to France, Belgium and Germany soon enough. It's the base
for a new online payment system to compete with Paypal in EU. The name might
change though.

Author:

LeeGo73

Posted:

Feb 11, 2024 17:33

Subject:

Re: Dupe Accounts to push Variant Merge Argument?

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General

Let me guess; you only sell new parts. Like so many vocal supports of the merge
who will surely reply with their "I'm bigger so I know what's best
for everybody" argument.

This does not bother you because your buyers only want new parts and you believe
this might even help you sell more.

In General, infinibrix writes:

I hope the admins are taking note only there are people here like myself that
have always followed the rules despite wanting and being denied a second account
for legitimate reasons (separate business from personal) and yet there are clearly
members here using second accounts to strengthen the voice of their own opinion
in the forum?

How is it possible that so many replies against the variant merge are from people
with barely any feedback yet they still appear to have the highest/most complex
level of understanding when it comes to variants?
Yes perhaps one or two of these never buy or sell and only use Bricklink as a
database reference in which case are they the best voices to be listening to
anyway given they don’t actually contribute to the core element of the site which
is to buy and sell Lego!
But let’s be honest having an opinion is one thing but using a second account
to voice that same opinion again is unhelpful spamming and so I hope admins will
investigate and merge these accounts!

Ultimately as far as peoples opinions go in general I understand the arguments
on both sides and to a degree sympathies but generally a lot of these arguments
seem to be along the lines that the merge is a bad idea because people will no
longer be able to easily distinguish the correct variant? Yet this appears to
be the exact intention, since Bricklink has already openly stated that they do
not particularly want members of its community (New or Old) being overly bogged
down and concerned with these variants. They essentially want them dismissed/forgotten
about! (Pretty much their own words)
With this in mind it really isn’t in Bricklinks best interest to put in place
any specific solution that only further prevents them breaking away from what
they are trying to break away from? Therefore in the end it can only be for individual
members who care about this stuff to either use the comments field or ask the
question!
The way I see it, this change is probably going to hinder maybe 1% of the community
whilst making things smoother and more efficient for 99% of the community. It’s
a no brainer from Bricklinks perspective!

Author:

LeeGo73

Posted:

Feb 4, 2024 08:59

Subject:

Re: Versturen naar bv Amerika.

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LANG Nederlands