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What I sometimes do is to create two separate lots if I have a few of noticeably
different shades and list one batch as 'lighter pearl gold' and the other
as 'darker pearl gold' in case someone buys the whole lot. Is extra
work though but helps the buyer as they will know in advance they will get two
distinctly different shades. Pearl Gold is a bit of a nightmare colour.

In Catalog, odurt writes:

Hi,

Can you help me the color of the different gold parts shown in the picture below.

The two on the left are from

75183-1 (Inv) Darth Vader Transformation
224 Parts, 6 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: Star Wars: Star Wars Episode 3

The three in the middle are from

70612-1 (Inv) Green Ninja Mech Dragon
523 Parts, 4 Minifigures, 2017
Sets: The LEGO NINJAGO Movie

In both sets, the parts are listed as Pearl Gold. However, the three in the middle
look more metallic as per the silver part on the right. Should I proceed with
an inventory change request to add the three in the middle as alternate Metallic
Gold parts?

Thanks,

Sebastien

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Nov 8, 2018 17:27

Subject:

Re: Part 3023 1x2 plate sky blue color

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I've parted this set-out some time ago and I am certain it came with aqua,
the only sky blue parts I have are from clickits so I had a reference point at
the time. Looks like it might be a tricky part to find in that colour (if it
even exists). Good luck though.

In Catalog, yoavheskia writes:

i'm looking for this part in sky blue. i bought it few times and always got
medium azure.
is it possible that this part was never available in this color? In b.l reference
catalog this part appears as alternate in set 5961. does anyone has this set
with sky blue parts instead of aqua?

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Oct 27, 2018 13:47

Subject:

Re: Help to identify this color

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I'd be interested to know what it is as I have the same parts as you and
can't work it out from the known colours. It looks too uniform to have faded
and I'm assuming it's not a Bayer brick.

In Colors, mnoel2 writes:

Bright Light Orange is *much* more orange than this brick.

In Colors, Pippyblocks writes:

Possibly Bright Light Orange

In Colors, mnoel2 writes:

Hello,

I have a 3001 2x4 brick that I would like to post in my store, but I need help
to identify the color.

It is slightly lighter than Light Orange, but slightly darker than Very Light
Orange.

Any help is greatly appreciated.
~Mark

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Oct 27, 2018 12:48

Subject:

Re: Help to identify this color

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Possibly Bright Light Orange

In Colors, mnoel2 writes:

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Oct 25, 2018 18:05

Subject:

Re: We have a new Catalog Admin!

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Awesome, great choice. Well done StormChaser

In Catalog, Admin_Russell writes:

Hello everyone,

We are pleased to announce that we have made another appointment. StormChaser,
who was appointed as Inventories Administrator last year, has now been promoted
to Catalog Administrator.

This is an important step for BrickLink. We haven't had a Catalog Admin appointment
for over nine years, and this is the first time someone has moved from the Inventories
side of the system to the Catalog side.

We believe StormChaser is highly qualified for this position. In addition to
an outstanding year as an Inventories Admin, he has had years of intense experience
with every area of the BrickLink Catalog. He has made many thousands of corrections,
uploaded an enormous amount of new data, and has solved a number of LEGO mysteries
over the years. So we're very pleased he has agreed to accept this position,
and we look forward to his activity in this new area.

We will be be making another appointment soon to fill his former position as
Inventories Administrator.

Russell

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Oct 17, 2018 11:50

Subject:

Re: Orange

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Bright light orange is in the colour range, what's the part number and I'll
see if I have one

In Colors, Skylar2010 writes:

In Colors, Pippyblocks writes:

Hard to say but my guess is Medium Orange

In Colors, Skylar2010 writes:

Can anyone tell which shade of orange this is?

I was wondering if it might be but only saw two shades of orange listed as being
known colors for this part. And looking at pictures I was not certain either
option was right. Unfortunately medium orange was not on the list.

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Oct 17, 2018 11:32

Subject:

Re: Orange

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Hard to say but my guess is Medium Orange

In Colors, Skylar2010 writes:

Can anyone tell which shade of orange this is?

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Oct 5, 2018 02:55

Subject:

Re: Milky White 2 x 4 brick

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There's a part number called 3001special where you'll see all sorts of
odd test / Bayer bricks for sale. Highly collectable, I collect them myself but
it can get a bit obsessive if not careful.

In Colors, duckoutofwater writes:

Hi folks, I have a question about milky white 2 x 4 brick (first time posting
as well, so there's a chance this should be in another forum?)

I have found 2x4 brick in milky white for sale on BL, but there does not appear
to be a set that this was sold in? Is this possible, and if so, why?

Thanks very much in advance.

Martin

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Oct 4, 2018 17:51

Subject:

Re: New Unknown color!!

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If they are uniform they are what some of us call 'brittle blue'. I've
got loads that I collect and there are other's out there who collect brittle
blue too.

In Colors, sowhat writes:

I was sorting some of my legos into colors and found a few pieces in a color
I’ve never seen before. It’s like a dark blueish green/ dark teal. I checked
the colors on Bricklink, and couldn’t find it listed. These are Lego brand.
I’ll include pics. Does anyone have this same color?

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Sep 24, 2018 06:58

Subject:

Re: Stopping/Checking inflated prices

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Sounds like a good plan. I listed a cheap 9p item several weeks back and about
a week later I did my usual Brickstock download to check for missing locations
and oddities and noticed I'd listed it at £90. But doing that routine check
did allow me to quickly fix it.

In Suggestions, tpr writes:

Hi

Probably a lot of us have been guilty of this, adding an item to your inventory
and forgetting the decimal point, or putting it in the wrong place, thereby creating
an abnormal price.

Is it possible when entering a price for new or used, to flag if the price entered
is say more than xx% of the average prices already on file. Still giving you
the option to enter that price, but just warning that this price is abnormal

Thanks
Tracy

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Sep 20, 2018 06:01

Subject:

Re: Chrome Antique Brass... ?

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LOL yep when I first started collecting colours and got a load of the keys I
thought wow look at the state of them haha.

In Colors, patpendlego writes:

The dirty look = the antique I suppose

In Colors, Pippyblocks writes:

Not too sure but I know all my CAB parts have a 'blackish' look in the
crevices like they almost look a little dirty. I've got several keys and
they all look the same. My CAB is upper right.

In Colors, patpendlego writes:

Curious about these round plates.

On the right 2 CAB round plates 1x1 bought recently New on BL, and on the left
1 other round plate fond in a random lot bought elsewhere. The 2 are same color
and I guess indeed CAB. But what color is the left?

Also, these plates are not solid same color, see second image... is this genuine?

Thx,
Arnoud

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Sep 20, 2018 05:29

Subject:

Re: Chrome Antique Brass... ?

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Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Sep 13, 2018 13:23

Subject:

Re: Shades of blue

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This might help to compare, I always find it useful to keep stacks of colour
bricks

In LEGO, Skylar2010 writes:

What is the difference between medium blue and sand blue ?
Is there a light blue somewhere in between those two?

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Sep 10, 2018 18:53

Subject:

Re: Difference between mold types

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If you look at the first image I posted you will see there's a centre cut
in part to the opposite side of the pins, I'm not sure if this is the difference,
I don't have both to compare with anymore.

In Help, SylvainLS writes:

In Help, randyf writes:

[…]
Did this fast, but you can see the Technic pin difference.

Great, thanks.

But that’s not a “Center Cut.”
A “Clip with Center Cut” is this:

93794 Tile, Modified 1 x 1 with Clip with Center Cut
Parts: Tile, Modified

Here, both parts have “Clips with Center Cut”

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Sep 10, 2018 17:55

Subject:

Re: Difference between mold types

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And looking down on same part

In Help, Pippyblocks writes:

I've only got part 47994 as sold the other part number but hope this helps

47994 Technic, Pin Double Triangle 1 x 3 with 2 Clips with Round Pin Holes
Parts: Technic, Pin

In Help, WEYLAND_YUTANI writes:

Can't find the difference between these two mold type variations:

19159 Technic, Pin Double Triangle 1 x 3 with 2 Clips with Squared Pin Holes
Parts: Technic, Pin

and

47994 Technic, Pin Double Triangle 1 x 3 with 2 Clips with Round Pin Holes
Parts: Technic, Pin

The only difference in the description of these two items is: without Center
Cut, but I can't find this difference. Can anyone shed some light on this
mold type variation? Thank you!

Can somebody upload a picture of both items where the Technic pins are seen from
the top down, so that the difference between the completely hollowed out Technic
pins and the slightly hollowed out Technic pins is clearly seen? Thanks. One
might also wanna change the related items description (catalog admin).

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Sep 10, 2018 17:51

Subject:

Re: Difference between mold types

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I've only got part 47994 as sold the other part number but hope this helps

47994 Technic, Pin Double Triangle 1 x 3 with 2 Clips with Round Pin Holes
Parts: Technic, Pin

In Help, WEYLAND_YUTANI writes:

Can't find the difference between these two mold type variations:

19159 Technic, Pin Double Triangle 1 x 3 with 2 Clips with Squared Pin Holes
Parts: Technic, Pin

and

47994 Technic, Pin Double Triangle 1 x 3 with 2 Clips with Round Pin Holes
Parts: Technic, Pin

The only difference in the description of these two items is: without Center
Cut, but I can't find this difference. Can anyone shed some light on this
mold type variation? Thank you!

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Aug 30, 2018 16:59

Subject:

Re: New parameter for lots: max per buyer

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A big yes from me

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Aug 27, 2018 04:11

Subject:

Re: Colour confusion

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I know Pearl Dark Grey has an older variation which looks like that one in the
middle, I have quite a few Bionicle pieces and they look very similar in colour.
I always note them though as they are so far off the normal Pearl Dark Grey
which is a lot 'blacker'.

In Colors, Lord.Oddfish writes:

Ok I'm having a colour problem. I have a 8434 Aircraft set which is missing
some parts.
In the picture you can see three distinct colours. On the left are "dark bluish
gray" blocks for reference. In the middle are some replacement pieces which are
meant to be "pearl dark gray" but are not the same as the far right pieces which
are from the aircraft set. They defintely are "pearl dark gray".
The thing is, that type of "panel fairing" comes in pearl dark gray or dark
bluish gray only. It is not listed as existing in the old shade of dark gray
which it appears to be. Same goes for the 1x2 liftarms in the picture.
The colour is consistant over the whole piece, it isn't faded or discoloured.
It doesnt havethe same amount of texture that the "pearl dark gray" on the far
right do, but then again it seem to have a bit of shine to it that a regular
old "dark gray" piece doesn't have. So i guess my question is, is there a
known large varation of the colour of the "pearl dark gray" pieces?

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Aug 21, 2018 10:27

Subject:

Re: " flat silver " and " pearl light gray "

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There is, flat silver tends to be darker, the real challenge is with Bionicle
parts and they can come very close. Best to try and get a few of each to keep
as reference.

In Colors, joel07 writes:

Hi !
I would like to know if there is a difference of colour between " flat silver
" and " pearl light gray " ?
Thanks
Joël

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Aug 15, 2018 17:08

Subject:

Re: Wrong color item shown on Appears In page

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I think this means when adding an item, I've noticed this too.

In Suggestions, Brickwilbo writes:

In Suggestions, patpendlego writes:

E.g.
https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=4073#T=C&C=76

Select any color in the Known colors column, on the next page it shows
always the same color item image.

Even though the text states the color selected.

BrickLink... please show the image of the color selected.

Thank you.

I've tried several colours but can't reproduce what you see.

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Aug 2, 2018 17:50

Subject:

Re: Question on catalog image uploads

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Isn't 600 the longest side it can be?

In Catalog, crazylegoman writes:

I was just trying to upload an image to the catalog, and I got an error that
says,

Oops! There was a problem processing your request:

1. Parameter Error.

The image is within the 800X600 pixel size requirement. What else could be the
trouble?

David

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Jul 29, 2018 05:21

Subject:

Collecting / storing colour collection

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Status:

Open

I've been collecting different Lego colours, 3001 bricks and rare(ish) parts
for a while and now I have a fair collection put away in a draw I'm thinking
of the best way to store them. I'd like to have them on display somewhere
but have limited space for that. If I had my way I'd mount them onto large
baseplates and put them on the wall like pictures, but not sure I'd get away
with that.

Just wondering how other Lego colour / oddity parts collectors store or display
theirs.

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Jul 26, 2018 10:42

Subject:

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

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I've got a fair few 2x4 trans clears in my personal collection and they are
all the old without support type but I believe there are 2x4 clears with side
supports out there, would like to get hold of one.

In Colors, patpendlego writes:

In Colors, aleydita writes:

In Colors, patpendlego writes:

Hi,

I am looking at the known colors for part 3001, cause I want to update my set
of example color bricks, there are much more in the price guide info than known
colors...

E.g. Trans-Clear is not a known color for part 3001, how is that possible?

3001 Brick 2 x 4
Parts: Brick

Thx,
Arnoud

Maybe all trans clear 2 x 4 bricks in official sets are of the 3001old variety?
Would certainly match the release dates of those sets. Current trans 3003s are
of the 3003old variety but are listed under 3003 as per BL policy, so any 3001
trans that surfaced now would probably still be of the 3001old variety.

3001old Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports
Parts: Brick

3001 trans clear not used in any set? that could explain it indeed

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Jul 24, 2018 18:12

Subject:

Re: 3001 Colour ID help

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Thanks Maxx, that's great. Another 2x4 ticked off the list

In Colors, maxx3001 writes:

In Colors, Pippyblocks writes:

I wonder if any colour gurus can help me with this 2x4 brick. The closest I can
pin it to is Medium Violet, I've attached a picture (top right brick)to try
and show the colour the best I can. I'm aware there are two Medium Violets
out there, a Lilac and Medium Bluish Lilac and wondering if it could be one of
these. The lamp post is Violet for reference. Any help would be appreciated
as it's a head-scratcher.

You are right, these are the two medium violets.

BrickLink makes no distinction between these colors.
One is medium blueish and the other is medium reddish violet.

Maxx

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Jul 24, 2018 17:50

Subject:

3001 Colour ID help

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Status:

Open

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Jul 24, 2018 09:58

Subject:

Re: Pearl Light Gray vs Flat Silver

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This is such an issue with Pearl Light Grey and Flat Silver in Bionicle parts,
as most of the elements can come in both colours. I list a lot of Bionicle parts
and keep a sample of several of the parts from new (and known) sources to compare.
I find the Flat Silver tends to be duller compared to Pearl Light.

In Colors, axaday writes:

I realize this is recognized as a difficult one and probably even harder through
the internet, but I was hoping for some advice/strategy on confidently tell the
different on the rubbery Bionicle pieces. I parted out a set that has a vast
number of variants and my gut is saying Pearl Light Gray.

If they were Flat Silver, would they pretty well match the hard plastic flat
silver pieces I get now? I have a lot of those. But I don't have a strong
familiarity with Pearl Light Gray.

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Jul 15, 2018 02:46

Subject:

Re: What's the deal about bluish gray?

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It's because Lego replaced light grey with light bluish grey a long time
back so now all the light greys are harder to get, unfortunately.

In Colors, LeGoLem writes:

I am looking for gray bricks and part, but anywhere I look people only sell dark
or light bluish gray instead of regular gray parts. Why is that? Where are the
good old light gray parts? Why did regular gray become so rare?

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Jun 28, 2018 10:51

Subject:

Re: x88 Magenta / Dark Pink?

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Yes I remember those damn things now. Thanks, will go and ping them across the
room now lol.

In Colors, CheshireBricKs writes:

I think they may be loom bands and not Lego. They get EVERYWHERE lol

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Jun 28, 2018 09:27

Subject:

x88 Magenta / Dark Pink?

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Status:

Open

I think these bands are x88 but don't come up in known sets. Does anyone
have any of these and could tell me what colour they are or where they could
even come from. They came in a batch of all used Lego parts and no non-Lego
so if they are not genuine they are the only items from the whole batch. They
look Magenta or Dark Pink and also slightly trans. Thanks.

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Jun 25, 2018 16:54

Subject:

Re: 1x1 Plate

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There are some for sale, at a price

In Colors, cnrtrains writes:

Just wondering if Dark Purple just came out in 1x1 Plates.
Thanks
Preston

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

May 28, 2018 07:32

Subject:

Re: Improve add item screen

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Out of interest, I noticed some of your used plates are slightly more expensive
than your new ones. I've noticed this with my inventory before when I've
gone through to adjust pricing and wondered why / how this happened because obviously,
customers would pick out the new over used as it is cheaper.

In Suggestions, calsbricks writes:

Yesterday I added about 6000 dark green 1 x 1 plates to our inventory as we continue
to build up quantities of standard items. I listed them at our standard price
and then later on went to my inventory page, called up that item and added a
tiered price at 1p below our standard price for quantities of 100 or more. Fine
- no problem.

Today additional stock of that particular item came across my desk to be added
and I went to add the item - filled in all information to add the additional
pieces. Lo and behold the system removed my tiered price and set it back to 0.

As it is not really possible to remember all the items we have on tiered pricing,
I believe the system should either show you this or have an option to retain
tiered pricing.

Anyone else - or is there a workaround to ensuring the tiered pricing sticks.

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Apr 29, 2018 14:20

Subject:

Re: Consolidated Items

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What I do is make sure the tick box is ticked to consolidate, on the last screen
before I click upload I save the page to pdf, upload and then use the pdf to
put parts away. If that makes sense.

In Suggestions, bobbykevin writes:

I don't know if this is a thing or not since I am new to the site. When I
upload a bricked out set and it consolidates parts I all ready have it should
show the remarks for them instead of having to click part detail. Would make
it easier to put away parts without having to click it. If this can happen please
let me know if not they should have the remarks listed on this page.

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Apr 10, 2018 09:03

Subject:

Re: Price guide rant

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I think a big issue is when someone accidentally (I assume) lists a cheap 50
pence item at £49 (or similar) by mistake, this does impact the avg greatly.
Seen it loads of times.

In Suggestions, TBS writes:

In Suggestions, andrewyoung0811 writes:

In Suggestions, LaineeP writes:

I know that this has probably been beat to death, but I have a suggestion. I,
as well as others I'm sure, have complained about the average prices that
are grossly inflated due to very high priced parts. On the used side of the guide
it seems it is always the same 2 stores (ex $39.95 for a $0.20 piece).

Why can't we do what they do in some sporting events - throw out the lowest
and highest and then average. I'm sure there is a way to do this.

Lainee

Interesting idea and it does solve a problem. Another method could be taking
the median rather than the mean. Or the seller could have the option to select
his default preference (eg. Median or Mean Value).

median is already there via the quantity average.
it is stupid to take out the lowest and highest because you cant cancel these,
as they are legit buyable offers.
Furthermore would you delete a part with 4.5 cent as lowest, but dont do to one
thats exactly 5 cent?

The highest parts dont have much impact on the price, because one part at 20
dollars,
is not much recognizable in a complete offer from 20000 parts from 10-15 cent.

Problem is more, people desperately hang on to non weighted avg prices in stead
of their weighted qty avg.

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Mar 16, 2018 14:35

Subject:

Re: Stop counting neutral feedback as negative

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Yes I like this suggestion, I had a 100% until I received a neutral and know
I'll never be able to get my 100% back again.

In Suggestions, Brick.Door writes:

Since the change was made to put the large "% Praise" at the top of each store
front page neutral and negative feedback are basically the same thing.

This is not obvious to customers leaving feedback - especially new members.

I suggest to exclude neutral transactions from the % Praise calculation - treat
them the same as if no feedback had been left. This seems more accurate than
counting them as negative.

Also I find it strange that the % praise is calculated to 2 decimal places. Does
anyone really think a 99.74 seller is more trustworthy than 99.68? There are
no standards or guidelines for what makes a positive/neutral/negative transaction
-- it is up to the individual opinion. So there is no way this figure is
that accurate.

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Jan 28, 2018 07:31

Subject:

Re: BL Suggestion to raise revenue for BL+Sellers

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Yes, I was selling here for six months before I realised this feature exists,
you have to turn it on (tick box). It's really handy and also lets you double
check quantity left so like a mini stock take.

Go here and tick the show quantity left box...

https://www.bricklink.com/orderSettings.asp?viewFrom=P

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Jan 20, 2018 10:21

Subject:

Re: Sellers who smoke should let buyers know

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If I get used parts in for resale (Lego and other online selling stock) and it
smells of smoke it goes in the bin. Hate the smell of it.

In Suggestions, oracle271 writes:

I think it should be required that sellers who smoke must post a prominent note
in their store.

Or if sellers who do not smoke sell parts that smell of smoke, that should be
listed on the part.

Getting parts that smell of smoke requires a lot of work by the buyer to remove
the odor, and we should know what we are getting into before buying. Not to mention
that when a seller does not disclose that they are a smoker, they are basically
lying about the condition of the parts.

I am really tired of getting stinky parts.

Sure, some sellers might be tempted to lie about about it, but users would complain.
Then sellers who smoke and fail to disclose their smoking should be treated with
the warning/termination policy applied to buying/selling offences.

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Dec 12, 2017 11:52

Subject:

Re: So many "incomplete" sets listed wrong

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Ignore that I didn't read it properly, yep agree

In Suggestions, Pippyblocks writes:

I thought when you listed a set there was a check box to say complete or incomplete.
I don't list sets but have seen it in the past, that way I'm sure you
can filter out all but complete.

In Suggestions, Brick.Door writes:

I'm looking through the active listings for used Star Wars sets to price
some items I am adding to my inventory. Every single one I found someone listing
the set as "complete" but in the comments describing the pieces or minifigs that
are missing.

The price guide is really valuable here, as is creating a quality shopping experience
for customers (many of which are brand new to Bricklink).

Sometimes I will send a note to the store owner and ask them to correct, although
it is a lot of work to do it every time and I certainly am not going to follow
up.

I would suggest that BL scan through the comments on used set listings and look
for ones listed as complete with the word "missing" in the comments. Then send
an robo-email to the store owner and bring it to their attention.

... also I think check boxes when adding sets to inventory for "instructions"
"box" "stickers" "minifigures" would be useful but that would take actual programming
and I doubt there are resources for that.

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Dec 12, 2017 11:49

Subject:

Re: So many "incomplete" sets listed wrong

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Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Nov 27, 2017 10:43

Subject:

Re: No Instant Checkout = Force must offer Quote

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This is why I have a min buy of £5 and postage at cost, simple and clear.

In Suggestions, PaulOfBricks writes:

I believe in instant checkout even though I still have a few problems with it
that are still not being addressed. However:

I believe you should know the cost upfront of your cart, fees and shipping before
being obliged to pay.

I recently placed an order and again the fees and extra are so buried within
the terms the parts cost become 34% more! also I was invoiced for the larger
box option, and I know if using the instant checkout the parts would have easily
fit into the smaller letter rate. I read the terms 3 times and still some fees
were still easily missed.

This happens over and over again, its not a one off.

I think it should be mandatory by Bricklink that any seller not using Instant
checkout will

Automatically will have the Quote option enabled.

What is the harm in that?

Every customer can make a decision up front if the fees and postage are reasonable
and acceptable. When im invoiced a total random bunch of fees I am not entered
into the contact agreement before knowing them.

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Sep 12, 2017 16:55

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Re: Moderate Forum Posts

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Yep, I'm now all for the original suggestion, this is a joke.

In Suggestions, Cob writes:

In Suggestions, StormChaser writes:

I suggest that members with 2 or less feedback have their forum posts moderated,
meaning that posts must be approved by a moderator before appearing in the forum.
This should resolve the issue of scammers joining BrickLink merely to post spam
in the forum.

Round 2 of spam posts just started.

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Sep 12, 2017 12:23

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Re: Moderate Forum Posts

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I'm all for too but Yorbrick has a point, this happens on a Facebook group
I belong to, sometimes I publish a last miniute event but it doesn't get
approaved for some time and by then it's all too late. Be great if it was
a quick turn around as the spammers are a right pain.

In Suggestions, yorbrick writes:

In Suggestions, StormChaser writes:

I guess it depends on the turn around time for the posts to be moderated. If
they can be done in 10 minutes, it is OK. However, if a new user needing help
has to wait 24 hours for a post to be approved, then they will probably attempt
to post it half a dozen times before giving up on BL altogether.

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Aug 26, 2017 17:05

Subject:

Re: sort by remarks for parting out

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In Suggestions, alexander123 writes:

It would be nice to sort by remarks for parting out a set.

If you use Brickstock you can select 'chuck' of items and mass add remarks
comments that way, if that's what you mean. That's how I tend to do
it.

Author:

Pippysblocks

Posted:

Aug 15, 2017 04:32

Subject:

Re: Make sellers actually verify complete

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