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In Sales, Dhobeck writes:

Hello to and welcome to weather with SirIceCreamMansBrixNFigs. I’m your host
Dhobeck and today we are looking at the weather/sales forecast of May 2024. We
start the month out in the 5-10% off range and things gradually start warming
up for the summer months. Here are the highs and the lows for the next month.
1st-3rd 5-10% off
4th-5th 15-20% off
6th-10th 10-15% off
11th-12th 20-25% off
13th-17th 15-20% off
18th-19th 25-30% off
20th-24th 20-25% off
25th-26th 30-35% off
27th-31st 25-30% off

Important dates to note
May 5th Cinco de mayo
May 8th golf day
May 9th national home front heroes day
May 12th Mother’s Day
May 15th national nylon stocking day
May 15th national straw hat day
May 21st national waitstaff day
May 22nd national maritime day
May 23rd lucky penny day
May 27th Memorial Day
And many many more

May also brings rumors of 25% off shipping on orders over $50
Link to SirIceCreamMansBrixNFigs https://store.bricklink.com/Dhobeck

It’s plating rain
Over 500 plates added all 70% off
$3 off shipping if order total it over $15

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

May 13, 2024 13:42

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Re: What’s this color

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In Catalog Identification, tec writes:

When you reverse it upside-down, looking inside, same color or darker?

The same shade

Also interesting: does it have any written text inside it?

Author:

Dhobeck

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May 13, 2024 11:27

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Re: inverted slope with rotated LEGO logos

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In Catalog Identification, peregrinator writes:

In Catalog Identification, Dhobeck writes:

I was just wondering if still held it’s “normal” value even though it’s seen
some sun

Personally I would not even try to sell it, it's so yellowed. I don't
think it's even worth enough to go through the trouble of listing it.

Ok, I guess it’ll just go into my personal collection then. Thank you for your
help as I’m still learning the process of everything thing

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

May 13, 2024 10:54

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Re: inverted slope with rotated LEGO logos

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In Catalog Identification, peregrinator writes:

In Catalog Identification, Dhobeck writes:

I have a

3660 Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Parts: Slope, Inverted {White}

severely yellowed with rotated stud logos and was wondering
if it still has any value in its yellowed state?

These rotated logos are uncommon, but not rare, if that's what you're
asking.

I was just wondering if still held it’s “normal” value even though it’s seen
some sun

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

May 13, 2024 10:42

Subject:

inverted slope with rotated LEGO logos

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I have a

3660 Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Parts: Slope, Inverted {White}

severely yellowed with rotated stud logos and was wondering
if it still has any value in its yellowed state?

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

May 12, 2024 21:55

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Re: stoplist

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General

In General, popsicle writes:

In General, RebelliousBrick writes:

Apperantly a seller put me on their stoplist.

Is there way way to see who?

As a member with seller status, no is the short answer. "Is there way way
to see" why you care who acts in this childish manner?

If it helps you to cope, here's ours

I just checked mine and was surprised that 3 users already have stop list me
for some reason as well. That’s 1 for every 11 feedback I have received

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

May 12, 2024 21:26

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Re: Selling parts for a MOC

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Selling

In Selling, Kumquat23 writes:

I have gathered all of the parts needed for this MOC on Rebrickable: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-130827/mandrak/the-wizard-of-oz-moc-02/#parts

And I'm wondering if it's possible to post it as a custom item for sale
(the parts alone, obviously). If so, would it be custom parts or custom set?
And would I be allowed to use the photo of the MOC from that website, or should
I just take a picture of the collection of parts all bagged up and ready to go?

Thank you,

Beth

It would probably be best to contact the designer to ask

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

May 12, 2024 20:55

Subject:

Re: same torso has 2 different listings

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Catalog Requests

973pb3626 Torso Female Jacket with Silver Buttons and White Shirt Pattern
Parts: Minifigure, Torso {Dark Pink}

In Catalog Requests, davidv879 writes:

item 973pb3626 and

973pb3166 Torso Female Vest with Magenta Gathers, Silver Snaps, White Shirt Pattern
Parts: Minifigure, Torso {Dark Pink}

973pb3166 are both the same torso print

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

May 12, 2024 18:13

Subject:

Re: What’s this color

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In Catalog Identification, Dhobeck writes:

Hi all, I came across this part that’s quite a bit lighter than bright light
yellow but darker than a discolored white part. Any ideas?

Might this be light yellow?

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

May 12, 2024 18:02

Subject:

What’s this color

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Hi all, I came across this part that’s quite a bit lighter than bright light
yellow but darker than a discolored white part. Any ideas?

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

May 11, 2024 20:28

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Re: Parts Help

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Searching

In Searching, MdMaMoore writes:

In Searching, Dhobeck writes:

In Searching, MdMaMoore writes:

In Searching, Kiryan42 writes:

In Searching, MdMaMoore writes:

For those of you that use the minifig tiles for display, is there a plate that
you can attach the tiles on? For example if you have a set that has 4 minifigs
and you put them on the tile, is there a plate that you can put the tiles on
so that the minifigs are grouped together, so to speak?

Do you mean the tiles like in the CMF's? Those have normal anti-studs, so
they could go on any plate you'd like.

Other than that, I'm not sure what you mean. However, if you're concerned
about the legs possibly cracking, I've heard the best solution is to use

93095 Panel 1 x 2 x 1 with Rounded Corners and Center Divider
Parts: Panel {Black}

instead of putting them directly on the studs; those you could group
as many as you wanted to/had space for on something like a 6x6 or 8x8
plate.

No, I’m looking for a way to connect these modified 3x4 tiles.

In what way in a long line or a square of them?

I want to put them in a long line, a straight line, to display the minifigs in
front of the sets.

Would something like this work for you?

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

May 11, 2024 12:31

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Re: Parts Help

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Searching

In Searching, MdMaMoore writes:

In Searching, Kiryan42 writes:

In Searching, MdMaMoore writes:

93095 Panel 1 x 2 x 1 with Rounded Corners and Center Divider
Parts: Panel {Black}

instead of putting them directly on the studs; those you could group
as many as you wanted to/had space for on something like a 6x6 or 8x8
plate.

No, I’m looking for a way to connect these modified 3x4 tiles.

In what way in a long line or a square of them?

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

May 10, 2024 18:09

Subject:

Re: Negotiating a sale outside of BL?

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Terms and Policies

In Terms and Policies, Zylah1987 writes:

A member has sent a message asking me to check my IG messages about a rather
sought after set.

I haven't found any such message (yet). But I suspect they are wanting to
negotiate a deal outside of BL. (I have no interest in negotiating.) Does this
violate the TOS? I've looked but cannot find anything one way or the other.

Similar situation
https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1468797
Maybe try contacting dstiefel to see if it’s the same user

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

May 10, 2024 17:25

Subject:

Re: Really old Samsonite Green Plates

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General

In General, goldknight writes:

In General, Sterra writes:

Hi,
Bought a 3# bag for $6 at the thrift store today of visibly vintage bricks.
Along with the milky white hinge coupling nylon and printed 'Garage'
and 'Theatre" bricks it also had a large handful of green 1x2, 2x2, 2x3
and 2x4 CA plates. After some research I found that they were only produced
in North America for a couple years (1963-1965) and never apart of a set just
an accessory box. Is there a market for these and how would I go about selling
them?

Also, a few of the pieces have the logos not squared up. One stud will be 'printed'
at an angle. How does this even happen?

Vintage needs to be more than 50 years old not 20, in my opinion.

Sandra
TerraBrick

Hi Sandra--I collect the 1x2 plates 3023old in all colors especially green.
I will pm you

thank you
Kevin

How extensive is your collection? I would love to start collecting some unique
parts just not sure where I want to take it.

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

May 10, 2024 10:17

Subject:

Re: Storage locker collection stolen!

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Off Topic

In Off Topic, peregrinator writes:

In Off Topic, Saitobricks.ca writes:

Please keep a sharp lookout for his stuff on the aftermarket.
https://youtu.be/fBb9w2qfJc8?si=oJq2tma_adUT1BxL

How would we know it when we see it?

Um they would have Lego on the boxes du

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

May 9, 2024 20:56

Subject:

Re: New here. Where do I go

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In Catalog Identification, MelanieSnodgras writes:

I bought some Lego bags at a garage sale. I need help trying to figure out what
set they belong to. My grandson and I like to pit the together although this
one has me stumped.

Are they sealed bags or just unsorted bulk Lego? If the latter use brick recognize
on any decorated or stickered parts to narrow the possible sets
https://brickognize.com/

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

May 9, 2024 20:29

Subject:

Re: I tried an experiment, and it's 2 for 2.

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Feedback

In Feedback, Nubs_Select writes:

And ironically my wife just walked in with pizza so I'm going to go celebrate
with pizza.

good choice!

Pizzzzzzaaaaaaaaa

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

May 9, 2024 19:10

Subject:

Re: Do most buyers not give feedback?

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Feedback

In Feedback, Ziegelmeister writes:

Lots of discussion about your terms, but that would mostly impact the amount
of orders you get. Hopefully with the changes you're planning to make you'll
have more orders coming in.

To your question though, it's frustrating as hell; especially as a new store.
60% seems to be the norm lately.

I’m averaging about 64% but I have had fewer orders than you

I do everything I can to go above and beyond
with communications, shipping times and packaging and I just can't seem to
close in on Popsicle's 75%.

I did a deep dive recently with my own orders and there are several buyers with
8xx, 1xxx even 2xxx+ feedback who have left exactly ZERO feedbacks to any other
user.

I have had some of those as well but only with 30-60 feedback.

Other people tend to do it all at once at the end of every month. Hopefully
some of your missing ones are the latter group.

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

May 9, 2024 13:27

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Re: Continued Forum Spam

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General

In General, 1001bricks writes:

In General, axaday writes:

In General, popsicle writes:

Fundamentally instruments to insert links, it seems. Often the most effective
and simplest tack is to remove motivation. Consider...

https://www.bricklink.com/message.asp?ID=1465461

I just ignore it and it doesn't hurt me at all.

Same!

Gummies, Pizzas, Mustard, various GPTusers, mods with far too much time and knowledge
(and no Selling Feedback, imagine!), silly contests, Inventory Requests - there
are many different forms of SPAM - depending the POV maybe

Many different types of spam indeed

Author:

Dhobeck

Posted:

May 9, 2024 10:22

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Re: shipping charge

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