BrickLink Discussion Forum

In Catalog, tonnic writes:

In Catalog, Brickitty writes:

In Catalog, tEoS writes:

Yes, BL has decided not to differentiate between these.

In Catalog, seymour3113 writes:

I have several of these bricks (4070a). They are being deleted from catalog.
Should I just list them as 4070?

Thankfully, since there are so many headlight bricks with varying levels of partial
holes. It was definitely a manufacturing defect.

You think the horizontal slot is a defect?

I believe, until Lego says otherwise, the slot is meant to be like this.

Out of all my 4070 at least 80% have a slot, no matter what year or color, no
matter what set it came from.
Too much for a defect.

It is a slot that is always the same form, sharply formed, very straight and
small.

I think it could be made for pressure relieve.

Yes, if you look from the inside, the hole is always moulded there. Sometimes
there is a thin skin over it. I think all my newer parts have the slot, with
older ones being hit and miss.

I believe the note on the part 'This part is occasionally found with a small
horizontal slot in the front near the base. This is believed to be an unintentional
feature.' is incorrect. Should be the other way round 'occasionally
found WITHOUT a small...'

Author:

WhiteHorseMatt

Posted:

May 20, 2019 05:33

Subject:

Re: Protest of 3830c01 marked for deletion

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In Catalog, JusTiCe8 writes:

Especially when considering the reason why it has been marked:

"This item was marked for deletion because it sets a precedent for adding
dozens of unnecessary combinations of hinges as assemblies to the catalog."

Whereas it is impossible AFAIK to pick one color per sub-item (minifigs are defined
as "complete set", you can't pick one and choose other legs colour for instance).

In Catalog, Cob writes:

In protest of 3830c01 being marked for deletion I am not going to sell either
3830 or 3831 on BrickLink.

I sell used bricks, nearly all of these come to me as a complete hinge, in order
to sell them I must either sell them as a pair or manually separate them and
then list them separately.

3830c01 Hinge Brick 1 x 4 Swivel
Parts: Hinge
Marked for Deletion

I still don't understand why they were marked for deletion. There only single
colors in the catalog, no crossed colors, no decorated items. Nothing but plain
single colors.

I will sell them on other well known sites.

Cob

Not saying it should be deleted, but that reason is valid. There are plenty
of sets where the two parts have different colours. Why would those combinations
not be available to buy?

Author:

WhiteHorseMatt

Posted:

May 4, 2019 11:20

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Re: Part identification 3229a ; 3230a

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In Catalog, dadebrick writes:

How do i identify curved inside or curved outside. Thank you all

Inside is a sharper curve and has a smooth top.

Outside is shallower curve and has a serrated top.

Author:

WhiteHorseMatt

Posted:

Feb 20, 2019 07:25

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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:

WhiteHorseMatt

Posted:

Feb 15, 2019 03:51

Subject:

Re: Irresponsible people in bricklink

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In Suggestions, Cob writes:

In Suggestions, ASSK writes:

Guys, what i am saying maybe cliché but many sellers here should have already
experienced those irresponsible people who order and go away or give those funny
excuses blah blah blah. i am not asking for any kind of punishment to those people,
i just hope the management of bricklink can work out something to avoid these
so as to have a better protection to our sellers.(such as set limitations for
new account or consequences of cancellation) thank you for your time. God bless.

Suggestion:

Setup instant checkout and require buyers under 5 feedback to pay immediately.

You would also need to make Paypal Onsite your only payment method.

I've had a couple of people have an instant invoice, and then not pay, or
have problems with payment.

Author:

WhiteHorseMatt

Posted:

Aug 30, 2018 15:16

Subject:

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer

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In Suggestions, SylvainLS writes:

In Suggestions, LearnedBrick writes:

[…]
While I understand the concept of this request, I have a simple question: What
is the virtue of this feature? What makes it good? […]

One obvious use is to do like S@H: limit resale potential, er, I mean, allow
more customers to be served.

But as a Bricklink seller?

There are lots less overheads involved in selling 10 items to one buyer, than
one each to 10 buyers.

Unless OP was intending it to be like S&H's gift with purchase, i.e. spend
X and you can buy this item cheap.

Author:

WhiteHorseMatt

Posted:

Jul 26, 2018 17:10

Subject:

Re: Trans-Clear not a known color for 3001?

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Colors

Used parts are common, but modern trans-clear bricks are rare.
(Does anyone know why?)

I would have thought panels would be used rather than bricks in modern sets for
clear.

Author:

WhiteHorseMatt

Posted:

Jul 5, 2018 05:16

Subject:

Re: Bush / Bushing

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In Catalog, QCBricks writes:

Hi All-

Anyone know the logic in calling

3713 Technic Bush
Parts: Technic

a "Bush" rather than a "Bushing"?

Don't know that I have ever seen this type of isolator ever referred to as
a "Bush" anywhere outside of BL.

Scott

I've seen both, but then I have always thought a bushing was a plain bearing,
which this part isn't. (Although it sort of can be.)

Author:

WhiteHorseMatt

Posted:

Apr 18, 2018 07:50

Subject:

Re: Negative feedback on orders that are "purged"

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In Suggestions, tjb01527 writes:

I feel that Negative feedbacks should be purged in the same way as orders are.
Much the same way as Ebay. I'm not sure why they call it "feedback". I strive
to offer a good service & if there is a problem, I will resolve it.
Regards
Tim

My favoured solution would be feedback rating only calculated on the last 12months
transactions, with the exception of NPB/NSS which I feel should be on permanent
record.

Matt

Author:

WhiteHorseMatt

Posted:

Mar 7, 2018 08:10

Subject:

Re: Separate professional and private sellers

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In Suggestions, 62Bricks writes:

From the point of view of the Internal Revenue Service if

you are engaged in any activity for the purpose of making a profit, you are in
business and should be reporting that revenue and paying taxes on it. There are
exceptions for "hobbyists," but even there the line is not so clear.

It is the same in the UK. If you are offering goods for sale with the intent
to make a profit, then the income is taxeable and should be declared. So arguably
everyone in the UK listing new bricks for sale would fall under this.

The Inland Revenue does not want people on a small turnover setting up as a business,
declaring a loss, and claiming tax back from their main job. The figure I had
quoted to me was £2K turnover.

The other implication of being a registered business vs just a guy, is consumer
protection legistlation. In EU for example, you have a right to return as part
of distance selling law, and lots of protection regarding description of goods,
being fit for purpose etc. This is completely different if you are buying business
to business, and many of the protections we rely on as a consumer just don't
apply.

Author:

WhiteHorseMatt

Posted:

Feb 28, 2018 13:36

Subject:

Re: Getting Frustrated Now With Bricklink

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Problem

In Suggestions, CheshireBricKs writes:

I sell on BrickOwl too and I've never had a single issue. You may be the
market leaders currently but your cockyness will catch up with you soon. I pay
my monthly fees on time every time and this is the mess I have to work with?
Can't it just 'work'? Why is everything difficult and half made?
Not acceptable. I'm tired of apologising to customers because of the issues
on this site. I dread to think how many people have turned away from my store
and not said anything.

Reece

I've been on BO for 3 weeks and in that time over 50 stores have opened.
Bricklink has 100 fewer stores than in the summer last year (UK stores). Small
sample size, but a sign of things to come?

Author:

WhiteHorseMatt

Posted:

Jan 31, 2018 12:51

Subject:

Re: Separate category for damaged items

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In Suggestions, mwright5 writes:

In Suggestions, CanadaFirst writes:

I think you have a great idea. I have noted in a previous forum post that many
customers, especially new customers, may purchase damaged items inadvertently,
because they do not see the description. They just go after the best deal for
the piece. While I now try not to list damaged items at all, I still may list
them with a description on a case by case basis. When someone orders an item
from me with a discrepancy, I try to make sure that I email them to make sure
that they are aware of the discrepancy. Perhaps, things would be a lot simpler
if there was a category for items with discrepancies, or maybe it would complicate
things too much, but its interesting nonetheless. Regardless, I think it should
be a requirement to post your own picture of the item, instead of using the stock
photo, to help eliminate confusion.

As well as this, it will prevent 'filler bricks' from distorting the
price guide downwards for used parts.

Author:

WhiteHorseMatt

Posted:

Jan 20, 2018 08:44

Subject:

Re: Sellers who smoke should let buyers know

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In Suggestions, firelordi writes:

it is always in the eye of the beholder.

3. non-smoking customers receive the goods and they notice immediately.
what is then ???

If you sell parts and they smell of smoke for whatever reason then it will be
a problem.

Even if you don't smoke near them , it is likely that they will get contaminated
to some degree.

Same with pet hair, although that is a different issue. I have cats, and while
they don't go into my office, I occasionally find hairs in my sorting cups
for example. Some people don't like, or are allergic, and I am aware that
I can't be absolutely certain that the odd hair won't end up in a jiffy
bag.

Author:

WhiteHorseMatt

Posted:

Nov 29, 2017 16:58

Subject:

Re: Seach According to Country

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In Suggestions, ilikelegos11 writes:

While shopping, I would like to see the option to limit my search according to
country.For example, I live in the USA and I don't want to buy outside of
the USA. I would like to be able to search items only in the USA. Thanks.

You can already do this, just hit 'more options', then hit the 'seller
location' buttons.

Author:

WhiteHorseMatt

Posted:

Oct 24, 2017 06:01

Subject:

Re: Convert all units to Metric

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In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:

In Suggestions, Brickler writes:

Hi,
I do prefer the metric system, hands down, but in the US we have standard measurement
system.
So all our weights and sizes for the mail are in Standard. Changing it make no
sense.

In the rest of the world we also have a standard and universal measurement system,
the metric system.

Sort of, but when was the last time you were out for the night and bought 0.568
litres of beer?

Fortunately metric / imperial isn't the end of the world to convert.

Matt

Author:

WhiteHorseMatt

Posted:

Sep 17, 2017 10:25

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Re: Tablet friendly website

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In Suggestions, Teup writes:

I've posted this before and was told Bricklink doesn't prioritise mobile
devices, but anyway, I would really really like to be able to use Bricklink properly
on my tablets. They are just much more comfortable to walk around with when sorting
orders than laptops.. but I can't, since I cannot use the menus. When I click
on the icons in the top bar, the dropdown menu appears properly, but whenever
I click on an item the menu disappears and nothing happens.

You can partly work around it by sending the links from a desktop computer and
then bookmarking them on the tablet, but it's still not comfortable.

Can this please be solved? I have this issue on a Lenovo as well as a Windows
Surface, in all browsers, so I'm sure I'm not the only one.

I can use the menus fine. But I still want a mobile version.

There is far too much zooming in and moving the screen around on a desktop site
aimed at a 24" screen to use comfortably on a 5/7" device.

I would also like an app that is optimised for mobile features, so I can have,
e.g. push notifications for messages, order change of status etc.

Matt

Author:

WhiteHorseMatt

Posted:

Aug 15, 2017 04:42

Subject:

Re: Make sellers actually verify complete

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In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:

In Suggestions, mrbisco writes:

I've had too many "100% complete" purchases that weren't. From talking
to sellers it seems they just say something is complete but most aren't actually
checking. I feel this is a disservice to buyers.

Perhaps a field that says "I have checked the set against the BL piece list and
it actually is 100% complete" or something like that. They will still lie,
but maybe it will curtail things a bit.

And on the buyers end, rather than just a positive/neutral/negative, there should
be more. Like a "was it actually 100% complete?" Then if you see that only
75% of the time a seller is actually selling complete sets you can steer clear.

Voted no. It is not necessary. Sellers already have the choice of listing as
complete or incomplete. Having an extra step/check box before an item can be
listed won't make a difference.

Agreed.

If sellers list things as complete, when they are not. There won't really
be anything stopping them just ticking the 100% button when they are not.

Author:

WhiteHorseMatt

Posted:

Apr 23, 2017 02:54

Subject:

Re: Where are our manners gone?!

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In Suggestions, Made_In_Bricks writes:

a little grammar wouldn't hurt either...

Thanks,

Ken

Do you mean, for example, capital letters at the start of a sentence?

Matt

Author:

WhiteHorseMatt

Posted:

Dec 11, 2016 08:30

Subject:

Re: new sets shouldn't be incomplete

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