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In Colors, linesbusy writes:

How do you tell the difference between Dark Grey and Dark Bluish Grey bricks?
I want to make sure I purchase ones that match what I already have.

It's basically modern vs "vintage". If you are new(er) to lego you probably
have the bluish versions.

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Adjour

Posted:

Oct 2, 2019 17:32

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Re: 70422 Hidden Side Shrimp Shack Attack

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Inventories

In Inventories, Hygrotus writes:

In Inventories, Adjour writes:

In Inventories, randyf writes:

In Inventories, corbindallas writes:

This set is not inventoried.

It is currently in the process of being inventoried.

Cheers,
Randy

Question, sorry if the answer is obvious, I haven't been in every corner
of this site.

Is there a way to know what sets are in progress of being inventoried vs what
ones still need volunteers?

Yes
Inventories pending approval
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?invPend=Y
Inventories reserved
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?invRes=Y
Not yet inventoried
https://www.bricklink.com/catalogListOld.asp?v=3&itemInvUserID=0

I will look at those! Thank you!!!

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Oct 2, 2019 17:14

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Re: 70422 Hidden Side Shrimp Shack Attack

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Inventories

In Inventories, randyf writes:

In Inventories, corbindallas writes:

This set is not inventoried.

It is currently in the process of being inventoried.

Cheers,
Randy

Question, sorry if the answer is obvious, I haven't been in every corner
of this site.

Is there a way to know what sets are in progress of being inventoried vs what
ones still need volunteers?

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Sep 18, 2019 11:45

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Re: Request a Quote

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In Suggestions, Hurt writes:

In Suggestions, Adjour writes:

(Except that one dude in Korea that keeps asking for quotes and then cancelling,
we are on three now I think lol)

Haha

May I suggest to also add gram (beside ounce) to your shipping table for international
shipment. Makes it easier if you don't need to use google to get an overview
of the weights

Hahaha, that is a good suggestion. I forget that not everyone uses "freedom units"

Funny I've never thought of that because I've often had the same frustration
when buying from European sellers, but in reverse.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Sep 18, 2019 10:11

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Re: Request a Quote

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In Suggestions, kelmgo writes:

I am after a few pieces to complete a few kits and am going from one checkout
to another, then to another and then cancelling the orders (before payment) because
the vendors haven't got the "Request a Quote" provision set up.
Clearly it would save a lot of stuffing around if you know the full cost incl
P&H before hand.
Even better - there should be a little icon or something next to the vendors
name to indicate whether they send quotes or not so you don't have to go
through the checkouts to find out right at the end.
This is what I'm experiencing in Australia

I like this idea.

My store allows for quotes and very few people use it. (Except that one dude
in Korea that keeps asking for quotes and then cancelling, we are on three now
I think lol)

I do get lots of messages from buyers asking for quotes even though I have some
pretty direct shipping tables. So it's obvious they haven't even made
a cart yet.

So all in all I think the quote system is underused or misunderstood by buyers.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 14:52

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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Impressive contributions, welcome (back?) !

Author:

Adjour

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Sep 13, 2019 14:51

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Re: We have a new Catalog Associate!

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In Catalog, randyf writes:

In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

x789 Rock 4 x 4 Crystal, Ice Snowflake
Parts: Rock

Really? What a keyboard warrior you are.

Ironically, I've always seen that part for sale and wondered for long periods
of time what it would be good for.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Sep 5, 2019 18:27

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Re: Help with another color

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The set is The Krusty Krab

I had an issue with this set recently. Many of the bricks were brittle, thought
it was brown instead.

Brittle blue is usually from much older sets, but I think something weird happened
with that set.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Aug 29, 2019 14:35

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Re: Email vs Message systems

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In Suggestions, Gaston.La.Brick writes:

So... basically my suggestion would be two-fold

a) Enable sending attachments (or images)

b) Don't send the message in email, but instead send an email notification
there is a message, without the actual message in the mail. It will avoid people
hitting the reply-button in their mail client.

I agree with this. Sending photos through BL is the only thing I would need changed

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Aug 23, 2019 16:19

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Re: Found torso with Lego logo that is not on BL

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In Catalog, Hurt writes:

Hi everyone,

I found a torso with a Lego logo print on it's back - it's not on bricklink.
How should I add this torso? Is it an alternate? Or is it already in the catalog
and I can't find it?

It's this one (with Lego logo on the back):

973p63c01 (Inv) Torso Space Robot Pattern (Spyrius) / Black Arms / Red Hands
Parts: Minifigure, Torso Assembly, Decor.

I think you'll find that the figure cannot be taken apart, looks like a keychain
to me

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Aug 9, 2019 15:53

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Re: Country flag icon on sales posts

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In Suggestions, Jamesf077 writes:

It would be really helpful if the 'sales' posts in the marketplace discussion
page had a stores country flag icon next to the username. To be able to see at
a glance would save us having to click on each post to find out. Personally I
tend not to buy outside the EU because of shipping costs and taxes.

I actually almost suggested this the other day. I would love to not have to click
on the posts as I rarely buy outside the USA.

You've got my vote.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Jul 30, 2019 12:12

Subject:

Re: Hair pulling - item for sale .........

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In Catalog, cycbuild writes:

Question for other SW collectors - is it common knowledge that sealed polybags
will sometimes cost much less than the minifigure itself?

I've run into friends polybags that are the same way. I always try to keep
sets together for resale, but sometimes I'm shocked that its not worth it
for the tiny sets.

I also just finished a Ninjago set recently where the figure was rare-ish and
more than I wanted to pay and I found a seller who had parted a bunch of that
fig out and was able to buy him in pieces for far less than buying the assembled
fig. Its normally the reverse.

::shrug::

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Jul 30, 2019 12:08

Subject:

Re: Hair pulling - item for sale .........

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In Catalog, yorbrick writes:

In Catalog, tpr writes:

Hi

Ever bought a new set, SEALED, but with No Minifig

check out the cheapest new set for sale

75224-1 (Inv) Sith Infiltrator Microfighter
88 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2019
Sets: Star Wars: Microfighters Series 6: Star Wars Episode 1

Surely this has to stop

tpr

Try this search:

https://www.bricklink.com/search.asp?viewFrom=sa&itemBrand=1000&invNew=N&itemType=S&q=%22Built+once%22&searchComments=Y&searchSort=B&sz=500

There are quite a few "new" sets that have been "built once" on here. It seems
admins are busy doing other things instead of removing these when they are reported.

FWIW I had a 4 cent part get removed/flagged very recently because I had somehow
hit new on it when listing it (it was bizzare because the rest of the part out
was marked used with comments stating "good for used" or something to that affect).

So there is either a person or an algorithim out there doing something.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Jul 26, 2019 09:35

Subject:

Re: Either a bonafide brain-fart, or a seizure...

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stop giving me names. I’m not your pigeon or any other pet.

That’s condescending.

" If there is no audience there is no show. "

I'm surprised that as frequent of a user you are you took twice as long to
get to the point I got too. The best way to deal with trolls is to not feed them
(though I do fully understand this snack I'm writing to you will be eaten
readily)

Until we get actual moderators that have the ability to police bad behavior the
ignore button and pity are our only tools

Also for what it's worth I took many years to hit 30 ish FB. I was living
in an apartment and didn't have room to build anything. It isn't a user
value system.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Jul 7, 2019 13:11

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Re: help identify this transformer part?

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In Catalog, blackballoon writes:

i saw several similar transformer entries in the catalog but could not figure
out which one to list this as. Can someone kindly help to identify it?

I agree with the other poster, this looks like the ones I have for my 9v trains.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Jun 23, 2019 13:40

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Re: Flesh colored yoda, no markings

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In Catalog, cycbuild writes:

Subject: Flesh colored yoda, no markings

In Catalog, ForTheGirls writes:

Is this s legitimate LEGO head? I dont see it in the catalog.

In Catalog, swoosh_factor writes:

43745 Minifigure, Head, Modified Dobby Type 1 Plain
Parts: Minifigure, Head, Modified

Flesh colored yoda oh my god. This is f-ing amazing

My dog, Chili, looks like just Dobby, so this is naturally going to be his new
nickname.

"The flesh Yoda is a bit Spicy"

I loooove it.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Jun 11, 2019 22:31

Subject:

Re: Have all members pay BL $1 to buy and/or sell

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In Suggestions, legoman77 writes:

In Suggestions, matejo writes:

Mentioned in other posts, I am submitting this as a separate suggestion.

The goal of the $1 payment is to preclude new members from making false orders
and thereby avoid time wasted on pulling order items, attaining packing supplies,
calculating shipping, etc.

Perhaps there is also a benefit with regard to new sellers. Not sure.

I recognize there will be process, payment, and accounting challenges for BrickLink
administrators, along with maybe an undesired initial action to become a member,
however this proposal would screen out false buyers, and benefit the integrity
and positive experiences of the entire new member, buyer, and seller community
-- which for my part is a key reason I'm here.

I have said it before, the best way to weed out undesirable buyers and sellers
is to require 10 positive feedbacks before they are allowed to sell or buy. It
sounds so simple.
John P

Shoot, make it 50 while we are at it

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Jun 11, 2019 15:58

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Re: Have all members pay BL $1 to buy and/or sell

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I dunno, I'm at 400 orders now and had a NPB, what, twice? I don't think
I've had one since I setup instant checkout either.

Sorry, can't get on board with this idea.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Jun 8, 2019 14:30

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Re: Weird blue duplo parts.

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In Colors, Stuart9 writes:

Had this happen on odd bricks but not on brown, nothing consistent like the brittle
blue though.

Good to know, It was just the brown on that one set (from a bulk lot) no other
parts affected.

Thanks

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Jun 8, 2019 11:51

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Re: Weird blue duplo parts.

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In Colors, paulvdb writes:

In Colors, crxefx writes:

I've read about brittle blue being a period in time where the plastic turned
'weird' i suppose for whatever reason? However in my experience as a
seller, I fully believe it is a result of exposure to sunlight and such. Nothing
more. Blue, white, yellow and grey's turn all sorts of weird shades over
time. It's inevitable... I don't understand why we always talk about
brittle blue but not brittle yellow? If the part is not the right shade i'd
just throw it in the trash.

The term brittle blue is not just a discoloration. It is a bad quality plastic
that breaks easily. Other color bricks may discolor, but they don't just
break apart like the brittle blue pieces.

Is there a "brittle brown"? I was building a set from the early 2000's and
I had multiple pieces explode in my hand while building. I'd never seen anything
like it. Set looked in good condition otherwise.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

May 29, 2019 12:30

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Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 5580-1

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In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:

In Inventories Requests, Adjour writes:

In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:

In Inventories Requests, Adjour writes:

Can I help in any way?

I have a copy of this set that I'm 100% positive is original parts, with
box, forgive me if I missed it, how do I tell which version I have?

Thanks for helping

The early version is like this:
https://picclick.co.uk/Lego-5580-Highway-Rig-1986-Model-Team-W-333200914409.html

But how can one know if it is from 1986 or 1987 or... unless if the original
catalog is still in the box. (TLG always put a catalog inside all the boxes)

Well I just checked and its catalog 102917 which is from the early 90's so
now I'm even more confused!

Could you please attach photos of front box and instructions?
Did you also check those parts?

computer/phone is acting up, I can email you the photos directly if you'd
like, but I can't seem to get them off my phone to post here.

As far as the parts go, forgive me but these inventory threads read like braille
japanese to me, if you tell me what part in what color to check for, I'll
be happy to. Otherwise I've read it several times and I'm still lost.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

May 28, 2019 12:27

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 5580-1

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In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:

In Inventories Requests, Adjour writes:

In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:

In Inventories Requests, Adjour writes:

Can I help in any way?

I have a copy of this set that I'm 100% positive is original parts, with
box, forgive me if I missed it, how do I tell which version I have?

Thanks for helping

Well I just checked and its catalog 102917 which is from the early 90's so
now I'm even more confused!

Could you please attach photos of front box and instructions?
Did you also check those parts?

I didn't I was in the middle of filling orders and just happened to be where
the set was. I'll see if I can do that this evening.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

May 28, 2019 00:20

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Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 5580-1

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In Inventories Requests, SezaR writes:

In Inventories Requests, Adjour writes:

Can I help in any way?

I have a copy of this set that I'm 100% positive is original parts, with
box, forgive me if I missed it, how do I tell which version I have?

Thanks for helping

Well I just checked and its catalog 102917 which is from the early 90's so
now I'm even more confused!

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

May 27, 2019 02:36

Subject:

Re: Inventory Change Request for Set 5580-1

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Can I help in any way?

I have a copy of this set that I'm 100% positive is original parts, with
box, forgive me if I missed it, how do I tell which version I have?

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

May 16, 2019 15:20

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Re: Interesting

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