BrickLink Discussion Forum

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.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Oct 2, 2019 17:32

Subject:

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

Posted:

Sep 13, 2019 14:51

Subject:

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

Subject:

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

Subject:

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

Subject:

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

Subject:

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

Subject:

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

Subject:

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

Subject:

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

Subject:

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

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

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

Subject:

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

Subject:

Re: Interesting

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In Colors, MidwestBrick writes:

In Colors, Adjour writes:

UVs don’t tan the plastic. UVs accelerate or make possible some chemical reactions
in the plastic.
Other things may accelerate the reactions. And the reactions also occur all
by themselves.

Came here to say this.

so yeah. This.

Came here to say this.

"This"

Sorry, just cracked me up. It's been a long week.

haha, glad I could help.

I just have so many moments on this forum where I'm like "OH! OH! I FInaLLY
kNOW ThIS oNE" and then someone beats me to it and I'm sad.

I need to find LEGO people IRL I think. The people around me at work are over
it, lol

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

May 15, 2019 18:36

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Re: Interesting

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UVs don’t tan the plastic. UVs accelerate or make possible some chemical reactions
in the plastic.
Other things may accelerate the reactions. And the reactions also occur all
by themselves.

Came here to say this.

so yeah. This.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

May 4, 2019 15:45

Subject:

Re: Vintage version of 4175?

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In Catalog, normann1974 writes:

When sorting my parts

4175 Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2
Parts: Ladder

I've noticed some blue and black versions that look different. The shade
of blue is a bit greenish (image may not show this clearly) and the shade of
blue is a bit greyish. They are easily identifiable by their color variation
but they can also be identified by some whitening/fraying along the edges. I
believe they're made from a softer plastic than usual. Are these vintage
or from certain special sets?

/Jan

I do agree that vintage ones look different and seem to be of a different plastic.

I have never found a modern one broken either.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

May 2, 2019 21:06

Subject:

Re: Change NPB Timeline

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I agree with moving it up. Ebay is 8 days, and that is already an eternity.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

May 1, 2019 12:37

Subject:

Re: Make website mobile-friendly

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General

In General, crazylegoman writes:

I cannot figure out why someone would try to use Bricklink on a phone. A tablet
maybe, but even the biggest phone screens wouldn't be enough to make good
use of this site in any form.

David

I use my tablet to pull orders and its meh, could be better, but I've used
my phone to check prices or sell rates when in a store sometimes and its awful.

I end up just doing "lego" + "set number" + "bricklink" in google to just skip
straight to the entry. It's faster to do it that way then through the BL
site, on my old phone at least.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Apr 13, 2019 13:34

Subject:

Re: Grays & Browns

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In Colors, uticabrix writes:

I am having trouble with brown vs Reddish brown, and also light grey vs light
bluesish gray. Does anyone have any suggestions how to identify which is what?
Are these current colors with Lego?
Thanks in advance!!

The easy way is to ask yourself, "where did these come from?" The light grey
and old brown are only from "vintage" sets. So if you aren't seeing really
early 2000's sets or older, or its from new sets you can assume its the modern
colors.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Apr 4, 2019 12:39

Subject:

Re: Seprate entries for each book of instructions

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In Suggestions, irwando writes:

If a set comes with instructions that are across multiple books please allow
listing each book separately. Many retailers are indicating a specific book
in the description which breaks all of the handy search tools. It also makes
it difficult as a buyer to be sure I'm getting full sets.

I sell lots of instructions so I would definitely love to see this implemented.

I'm always worried my IC customers are not reading the descriptions. I don't
want anyone disappointed.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Apr 3, 2019 12:53

Subject:

Re: Help identifying these green colors

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In Colors, Juster_Bricks writes:

Help identifying these green colors

2 is medium green IMO.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Mar 31, 2019 13:04

Subject:

Re: Make paperwork optional

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In Suggestions, picabo writes:

In Suggestions, cosmicray writes:

As this has been a controversial topic recently, perhaps we should make it a
buyer select-able option.

Allow the buyer to choose to receive paperwork with the order, or to have the
order shipped without paperwork. The seller would then be obliged to follow the
buyer's selection.

thank you, Nita Rae

I voted no. If the buyer requests one from me I'll send it. Ink is expensive
and sometimes that extra paper bumps it up to the next ounce. I'd prefer
not to make a copy of a 500 lot order.

Pam

This this this.

It's already far too easy to have the buyer leave a note with the order.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Mar 26, 2019 12:22

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Re: Country sets are sold in under price guide

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You can change it to only view the prices of your country:
On Price Guide Detail Current Items for Sale Include only Items in Stores which
are Located:
https://www.bricklink.com/priceGuideSettings.asp?viewFrom=P

omg thank you.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Mar 12, 2019 12:46

Subject:

Re: LegoMach II Red Bird Rig inner box color?

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In Colors, randyf writes:

In Colors, Adjour writes:

Hi all!

Does anyone in the USA have set #5591 in an original box to reference for me?
I have an original box coming in the mail and the photos show the insert is white,
but I see that both sellers in Europe with one for sale have blue inserts

Just wondering if I/ they have the wrong insert tray, or if there is perhaps
a US/Europe variation on the color. The configuration of the trays looks identical
to me, so I really don't think its the wrong insert tray.

Thanks in advance.

Crystal

I found numerous images online of new and used versions of this set that had
white inserts. I could post more, but I am sure the following will do.

Cheers,
Randy

That's what I get for not googling it. It was late and I guess my brain wasn't
working.

Was this a normal thing back in the 90's? I didn't realize packaging
came in different colors like this

Thanks

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Mar 12, 2019 01:21

Subject:

LegoMach II Red Bird Rig inner box color?

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Status:

Open

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Feb 16, 2019 20:10

Subject:

Re: We need a modern way to part out sets.

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In Suggestions, HallBricks writes:

When parting out huge sets with thousands of pieces, it would also be nice to
be able to save the progress and continue later. Maybe there should be one upload
button for each lot, so I don't have to go through the entire list first
and then submit all changes at once.

I can deal with everything else. But this is something I'd really like to
have.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Feb 12, 2019 23:14

Subject:

Re: Aren't these differences ridiculous?

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In Catalog, brikomania writes:

I really like the extensive catalog, and think that most of the differences (like
the jumpers or tiles with groove, etc) are really useful.

But when you get to things like this, with a 1 x 2 x 6 arch, having something
like 4 variants, doesn't it make it too hard for sellers AND buyers?

I get the raised arch difference, that is notable, but this thin/thick thing?

Well, I personally don't care too much for mocs, but those restoring vintage
sets for themselves or customers DO care about variants.

Clips have a bunch as well.

I'm still learning them all. Its interesting, at minimum, and sometimes a
pain

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Feb 7, 2019 15:57

Subject:

Re: 5987 Instructions

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In Catalog, baylit writes:

It appears that there were 2 versions of the instructions with different cover
page orientations - 1 landscape and 1 portrait.
Perhaps this has happened a lot. First time I've noticed it.
See image.
How is this addressed in the Bricklink inventory catalog - or should it be?

I encounter this occasionally, I just make a note in the description. I do think
however that images and notes should be added to the catalog.

I've also seen pictures of "instructions" that are likely just images of
the box art (shape is wrong etc)

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Feb 6, 2019 12:20

Subject:

Re: New and Used: more shades of grey are needed

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In Suggestions, JusTiCe8 writes:

Hi,

as a buyer, I found having only two choices for parts condition is far too basic
and not useful, mostly for buyers, but also for sellers who seek accuracy and
honesty regarding their inventory.

I mean, for now a seller can only pick new or used, but pretty much everyone
has his/her own standard and I got some used parts which are like new, some others
which are closer to the one way ticket to trash, if you see what I mean

.

It's not good nor practical to force seller to put actual picture(s) of all
the used parts, both hobbyist and professional has better use of their time I
guess.
Plus, asking for every single part before ordering is not good either, some sellers
didn't took time to reply to potential buyer's question already.

And when seller put description, it's quite subjective, one adjective is
far to describe actual shape of a part: "bite marks, yellowish", ok but how many
marks, how deep ?
how much "yellowished" is the brick ?
Some may claims "quite good", some other "I can't send them to trash".

A quality score could be added to a used part. It would be used as well to set
the sell price, as trash-ready used parts can lower the infamous "average 6 months"
and lower ALL prices, which is very unfair for like new parts.

Any thoughts ?

I dunno, I notice most sellers don't even bother to describe their used parts
at all. So I find any description, even an opinion that may be slightly off from
mine, useful to me.

I've skipped sellers in the past due to no description (esp on expensive
instructions). Every junk part I've received has been on the cheaper end
with no description.

Anyway, I don't see a way to police this, honestly. Its too subjective. You
could have a rating system like ebay where you can rate the item "as described"
with up to 5 stars. However this means tons of sellers would now have to actually
take the time to describe their parts.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Feb 3, 2019 19:01

Subject:

Re: My Pet Peeve of the day

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In Suggestions, Mistress_Lisa writes:

Whenever I am looking up a stickered part in the catalog to identify, I then
look at past and current sales of this part. So my pet peeve is this: how can
a stickered part possibly be listed as 'new'?? Just by the fact that
you took the sticker off the sheet and attached it to the part makes it, by definition,
USED! It doesn't matter if you never used this part to build the set, it
is still used! Is there any way we can disable the 'new' button when
listing these types of parts?

Lisa

Since we are talking about stickers, I see incomplete sticker sheets listed as
"new" as well on occasion.

Since there isn't an "incomplete" option, they should be considered "used"
IMHO.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Jan 24, 2019 13:43

Subject:

Re: Set weight variance

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In Catalog, kuschelig writes:

Apologies in advance if this is the wrong forum to post this in. I did a search
for 'set weight' in the forums and couldn't find anything addressing
this question.

How are the weight of sets derived? Does a submitter weigh the sealed set on
a scale and enter weight or is it automatically calculated by the inventory submitted?

I've purchased sealed sets 2nd hand over the years and they never seem to
weigh what is listed on BL. I've read recent posts about sellers finding
sealed sets purchased in stores as "new" only to find their contents were replaced.

I decided to check several sealed sets in our inventory, some purchased at chain
stores, others purchased at LEGO stores or SAH, and NONE of them match what was
listed on BL. On smaller sets they have been as close as +/- 2 grams off, but
on mid-size sets (200-400 pieces), I've seen them off up to +/- 30 grams

This has happened with two different scales, so not sure it is an issue with
an inaccurate scale especially considering the sets we are weighing aren't
always lighter than what is listed on BL, but sometime higher too. I also listed
a boat weight that BL shows as 49.69 grams and our scale wavers between 49 &
50 grams, so it seems to be accurate.

Could the package weight be different depending on country? (an inventory is
submitted by someone in EU and their packaging weighs less??)

I want to list some of these 2nd hand sets that appear to be sealed as "new-sealed"
but don't feel comfortable at the moment given these discrepancies between
what we show as weight and what BL says is the weight.

I've always presumed it was the weight of a complete set with a box and instructions.
Occasionally I have to refund shipping cost a bit on sets because the BL IC has
the weight set so high.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Jan 16, 2019 15:30

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Re: New buyers 0 feedback

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In Suggestions, tpr writes:

Hi

It has been quite a while since I joined BrickLink, and for new members is there
any advice/info forwarded when joining (i.e ensure that you read the Sellers
Terms before Buying)

Just had a new member buy 1 part for 50p (UK), for delivery to Slovakia. Didn't
think he would buy once postage etc added.

Just had a message, thought it would be free postage.

Not a problem, as expecting it, but obviously he was not aware or made aware
of how Bricklink works.

Is such a thing in place or could it be added

Thanks

TPR

I've added some large, bold, all caps, very blunt wording to avoid this.
I was having lots of issues with newer international buyers not understanding
rates.

Now I rarely have an issue.

I'm not sure BL is willing to be so blunt about it. ::shrug::

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Dec 9, 2018 21:29

Subject:

Re: M tron and our terrible search engine

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In Suggestions, randyf writes:

Well the first thing to do would be to standardize the term "M:Tron" in the entire
catalog so that the searches were more consistent. Thus, all of the items that
currently come up with a search for "mtron" should have "M:Tron" in their names
instead of "MTron". That would go a long way towards solving this first problem.

I will submit change requests to get this started.

All of the item names in the catalog with any reference to M:Tron have been standardized
to "M:Tron".

If you run a search for "m:tron" or "m tron" now, you will get all of the results
in the catalog. However, if you run a search for "mtron" now, you will get no
results. This is not ideal, but at least the searches are not inconsistent. Hopefully
what the volunteer admin team was able to accomplish here can help you and others
for now. Anything beyond this solution will need assistance from the BrickLink
development team.

Cheers,
Randy

Fantastic

I restore a tons of that particular theme and I'm happy for
the help and how quickly this was handled. Thank you again

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Dec 8, 2018 19:28

Subject:

Re: M tron and our terrible search engine

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In Suggestions, randyf writes:

In Suggestions, Adjour writes:

Can we do anything about the fact that searching "mtron" and "m tron" bring up
different results?

Also the search engine doesn't recognize apostrophes. Like I can search "Emma
house" but "Emma's house" give me an error message.

This one has definitely always bothered me.

Cheers,
Randy

Sweet sauce. My sanity thanks you.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Dec 8, 2018 15:42

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M tron and our terrible search engine

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Can we do anything about the fact that searching "mtron" and "m tron" bring up
different results?

Also the search engine doesn't recognize apostrophes. Like I can search "Emma
house" but "Emma's house" give me an error message.

Thanks for the consideration.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Nov 12, 2018 21:52

Subject:

Re: List only USA items in "Items for Sale" tab

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Its an extra two clicks, but the option is already there

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Oct 12, 2018 16:18

Subject:

Re: Help with Bionicle Part number

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In Help, randyf writes:

In Help, DMC writes:

What is the part number for this?

It is from an old Bionicle toothbrush made by Colgate.

Cheers,
Randy

Now I've seen everything.

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Oct 6, 2018 12:53

Subject:

Re: What about meeting the Buyers?

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*waves but still hides*

Author:

Adjour

Posted:

Oct 5, 2018 18:35

Subject:

Re: Restrictions kill sales! I'm outta here!

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