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 Author: Graham. View Messages Posted By Graham.
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Graham. (2157)

Location:  USA, Tennessee
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I think this would be fairly easy to implement, with many benefits.

Please add to location at the top of store landing page (where the flags are)

Either or both. Town/City and/or post/zip code.

It would be nice to know where - in (my case) England - you are, and you me!

For example if it was urgent and you knew I was in Worthing, you being in Brighton
(15miles) - you could likely get parts the same day.
Or if it was a set it would save on shipping

I can't see any reason why not - PLEASE consider

Thank You
Graham
 Author: bigshum View Messages Posted By bigshum
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In Suggestions, Thunor writes:
  I think this would be fairly easy to implement, with many benefits.

Please add to location at the top of store landing page (where the flags are)

Either or both. Town/City and/or post/zip code.

It would be nice to know where - in (my case) England - you are, and you me!

For example if it was urgent and you knew I was in Worthing, you being in Brighton
(15miles) - you could likely get parts the same day.
Or if it was a set it would save on shipping

I can't see any reason why not - PLEASE consider

Thank You
Graham

Yes, this would be incredibly handy if I knew to filter other sellers in mid/east
sussex then I could go and pick up my parts the same day.

Although, to be fair, the postage is probably a lot cheaper than the train fares
these days (rant rant rant rant rant rant).
 Author: Graham. View Messages Posted By Graham.
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Graham. (2157)

Location:  USA, Tennessee
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In Suggestions, bigshum writes:

  
Yes, this would be incredibly handy if I knew to filter other sellers in mid/east
sussex then I could go and pick up my parts the same day.

Although, to be fair, the postage is probably a lot cheaper than the train fares
these days (rant rant rant rant rant rant).

Well that's double handy we must almost be neighbors!

me = Goring-By-Sea, BN12

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 Author: bigshum View Messages Posted By bigshum
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bigshum (319)

Location:  United Kingdom, England
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I have no fear of the general public, nor revealing the location of my hidden
lair, for alas I am (unfortunately) not the Batman.

I'm in Burgess Hill.
 Author: Graham. View Messages Posted By Graham.
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Graham. (2157)

Location:  USA, Tennessee
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In Suggestions, bigshum writes:
  I have no fear of the general public, nor revealing the location of my hidden
lair, for alas I am (unfortunately) not the Batman.

I'm in Burgess Hill.

I know there are quite a few members in this area, today it would have been really
handy as I needed a set in a hurry, the seller I chose just went out of town
after I placed the order, so my urgent is now at least 5days out!!
 Author: aftepes View Messages Posted By aftepes
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Location:  USA, Maryland
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In Suggestions, Thunor writes:
  I think this would be fairly easy to implement, with many benefits.

Please add to location at the top of store landing page (where the flags are)

Either or both. Town/City and/or post/zip code.

It would be nice to know where - in (my case) England - you are, and you me!

For example if it was urgent and you knew I was in Worthing, you being in Brighton
(15miles) - you could likely get parts the same day.
Or if it was a set it would save on shipping

I can't see any reason why not - PLEASE consider

Thank You
Graham

In a town of a million people, there are no concerns with providing such information.
If you live in a town of 50 people, there becomes an issue of privacy.
 Author: RobErNat View Messages Posted By RobErNat
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RobErNat (2926)

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In Suggestions, Thunor writes:
  I think this would be fairly easy to implement, with many benefits.

Please add to location at the top of store landing page (where the flags are)

Either or both. Town/City and/or post/zip code.

It would be nice to know where - in (my case) England - you are, and you me!

For example if it was urgent and you knew I was in Worthing, you being in Brighton
(15miles) - you could likely get parts the same day.
Or if it was a set it would save on shipping

I can't see any reason why not - PLEASE consider

Thank You
Graham

Don't think it will ever happen due to privacy issues
 Author: bigshum View Messages Posted By bigshum
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bigshum (319)

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But... what if I promise not to stalk you?
 Author: RobErNat View Messages Posted By RobErNat
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RobErNat (2926)

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In Suggestions, bigshum writes:
  But... what if I promise not to stalk you?

Always welcome to try
 
 Author: bigshum View Messages Posted By bigshum
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bigshum (319)

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To be fair, that wouldn't exactly make you hard to spot.
 Author: RobErNat View Messages Posted By RobErNat
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RobErNat (2926)

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In Suggestions, bigshum writes:
  To be fair, that wouldn't exactly make you hard to spot.

Gosh, now I know why the pigeons always take off soon as I get out the door LOL
 Author: bigshum View Messages Posted By bigshum
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 Author: MikeS View Messages Posted By MikeS
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MikeS (799)

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In Suggestions, RobErNat writes:
  In Suggestions, bigshum writes:
  But... what if I promise not to stalk you?

Always welcome to try

Do you have a "concealed carry permit" for that?
 Author: Rolf View Messages Posted By Rolf
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Rolf (339)

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In Suggestions, MikeS writes:
  In Suggestions, RobErNat writes:
  In Suggestions, bigshum writes:
  But... what if I promise not to stalk you?

Always welcome to try

Do you have a "concealed carry permit" for that?

Seattle - it is illegal to carry a concealed weapon that is longer than 6 feet.

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In Suggestions, RobErNat writes:
  In Suggestions, Thunor writes:
  I think this would be fairly easy to implement, with many benefits.

Please add to location at the top of store landing page (where the flags are)

Either or both. Town/City and/or post/zip code.

It would be nice to know where - in (my case) England - you are, and you me!

For example if it was urgent and you knew I was in Worthing, you being in Brighton
(15miles) - you could likely get parts the same day.
Or if it was a set it would save on shipping

I can't see any reason why not - PLEASE consider

Thank You
Graham

Don't think it will ever happen due to privacy issues

Couldn't I just create a fake BL account and place an order I never intend to
fulfill to determine the same information?

The suggestion would make it a bit easier to determine nearly equivalent info,
but I think it is a false argument to claim that it would invade upon privacy
any more so than the existing BrickLink structure.
 Author: Rob_and_Shelagh View Messages Posted By Rob_and_Shelagh
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Rob_and_Shelagh (26313)

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In Suggestions, Thunor writes:
  I think this would be fairly easy to implement, with many benefits.

Please add to location at the top of store landing page (where the flags are)

Either or both. Town/City and/or post/zip code.

It would be nice to know where - in (my case) England - you are, and you me!

For example if it was urgent and you knew I was in Worthing, you being in Brighton
(15miles) - you could likely get parts the same day.
Or if it was a set it would save on shipping

I can't see any reason why not - PLEASE consider

Thank You
Graham

If it is optional, OK. I would not want it on there for our store as we are a
mail order only business and I would not want anyone to assume they could pick
up locally. This is mostly but not inclusively (time also) due to insurance restrictions
- anyone trading from home beware, your domestic house insurance will likely
not cover against injury claims from customers visiting your home (expensive
if it happens).

Robert
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Brettj666 (1111)

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And if you can't trust people to honour the "I chose no insurance, so I accept
that the package got lost", you won't be able to trust their "I understand you
have no insurance, if I fall, I will not hold you liable"


In Suggestions, Rob_and_Shelagh writes:
  In Suggestions, Thunor writes:
  I think this would be fairly easy to implement, with many benefits.

Please add to location at the top of store landing page (where the flags are)

Either or both. Town/City and/or post/zip code.

It would be nice to know where - in (my case) England - you are, and you me!

For example if it was urgent and you knew I was in Worthing, you being in Brighton
(15miles) - you could likely get parts the same day.
Or if it was a set it would save on shipping

I can't see any reason why not - PLEASE consider

Thank You
Graham

If it is optional, OK. I would not want it on there for our store as we are a
mail order only business and I would not want anyone to assume they could pick
up locally. This is mostly but not inclusively (time also) due to insurance restrictions
- anyone trading from home beware, your domestic house insurance will likely
not cover against injury claims from customers visiting your home (expensive
if it happens).

Robert
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Rob_and_Shelagh (26313)

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In Suggestions, Brettj666 writes:
  And if you can't trust people to honour the "I chose no insurance, so I accept
that the package got lost", you won't be able to trust their "I understand you
have no insurance, if I fall, I will not hold you liable"



I would never trust a stranger on that one. People have financial commitments,
if they loose income due to incapacity, they, their insurer, their spouse or
someone WILL sue you. It is one of those risks with a very low probability but
if it happens you are screwed! The sums involved a somewhat more than paying
for a lost box of Lego.

Robert



  In Suggestions, Rob_and_Shelagh writes:
  In Suggestions, Thunor writes:
  I think this would be fairly easy to implement, with many benefits.

Please add to location at the top of store landing page (where the flags are)

Either or both. Town/City and/or post/zip code.

It would be nice to know where - in (my case) England - you are, and you me!

For example if it was urgent and you knew I was in Worthing, you being in Brighton
(15miles) - you could likely get parts the same day.
Or if it was a set it would save on shipping

I can't see any reason why not - PLEASE consider

Thank You
Graham

If it is optional, OK. I would not want it on there for our store as we are a
mail order only business and I would not want anyone to assume they could pick
up locally. This is mostly but not inclusively (time also) due to insurance restrictions
- anyone trading from home beware, your domestic house insurance will likely
not cover against injury claims from customers visiting your home (expensive
if it happens).

Robert
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MikeS (799)

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I always thought it would be nice to see the city (or zipcode) of fellow sellers
near you. How many times have you thought, "I wish I knew if any of these Ohio
sellers were near by so I could see if I could arrange a "pick-up" or mutual
public meeting place to avoid shipping costs."

I'm guessing that it is probably ...
1) A security / privacy issue as others mentioned (but maybe there could be an
"opt-in" or "opt-out" check box for those that wanted to partake.

2) Or a BL issue trying to circumvent easier ways of buying, selling, or trading
"outside" the system to avoid seller fees.

But I'm guessing that there would be MORE selling through BL if I knew that the
seller was just down the road - and I can save on shipping costs.

MikeS
BRICKMART


In Suggestions, Thunor writes:
  I think this would be fairly easy to implement, with many benefits.

Please add to location at the top of store landing page (where the flags are)

Either or both. Town/City and/or post/zip code.

It would be nice to know where - in (my case) England - you are, and you me!

For example if it was urgent and you knew I was in Worthing, you being in Brighton
(15miles) - you could likely get parts the same day.
Or if it was a set it would save on shipping

I can't see any reason why not - PLEASE consider

Thank You
Graham
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Location:  Canada, Ontario
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I put in my store terms, pick up locally in Durham Region (which is essentially
a region of a few cities/towns to the east of Toronto)
now, someone would have to contact me and say that they are interested, where
am I, but if they want to go from the price guide, then that won't work.. They
must do some work.

I suppose the fee avoidance is possible, but... come on, there are plenty of
ways that two people can avoid fees if they so chose too.. But, my thoughts on
it are this.
It's 3%.. 3%, that's it.
BL is not sterile and distant like eBay..

I've had one or two people offer to let me take something out of my inventory
to save the fees and I decline, I'm not worried about 3%

In Suggestions, MikeS writes:
  I always thought it would be nice to see the city (or zipcode) of fellow sellers
near you. How many times have you thought, "I wish I knew if any of these Ohio
sellers were near by so I could see if I could arrange a "pick-up" or mutual
public meeting place to avoid shipping costs."

I'm guessing that it is probably ...
1) A security / privacy issue as others mentioned (but maybe there could be an
"opt-in" or "opt-out" check box for those that wanted to partake.

2) Or a BL issue trying to circumvent easier ways of buying, selling, or trading
"outside" the system to avoid seller fees.

But I'm guessing that there would be MORE selling through BL if I knew that the
seller was just down the road - and I can save on shipping costs.

MikeS
BRICKMART


In Suggestions, Thunor writes:
  I think this would be fairly easy to implement, with many benefits.

Please add to location at the top of store landing page (where the flags are)

Either or both. Town/City and/or post/zip code.

It would be nice to know where - in (my case) England - you are, and you me!

For example if it was urgent and you knew I was in Worthing, you being in Brighton
(15miles) - you could likely get parts the same day.
Or if it was a set it would save on shipping

I can't see any reason why not - PLEASE consider

Thank You
Graham
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Location:  USA, Rhode Island
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In Suggestions, Thunor writes:
  I think this would be fairly easy to implement, with many benefits.

Please add to location at the top of store landing page (where the flags are)

Either or both. Town/City and/or post/zip code.

It would be nice to know where - in (my case) England - you are, and you me!

For example if it was urgent and you knew I was in Worthing, you being in Brighton
(15miles) - you could likely get parts the same day.
Or if it was a set it would save on shipping

I can't see any reason why not - PLEASE consider

Thank You
Graham

I honestly voted No. I have met up with a few locals to deliver parts. While
I can say that it was a pleasure to meet these people and I was not kept waiting;
it would have been more cost effective on my end to just mail the parts. Twenty
minutes each way and gas.

And, I would not want people coming to my home.

I would and do continue to deliver parts personally for those that I have already
met. But, unless the order contained sets which are more expensive to ship, I
wouldn't start it with any other buyers; and having a delivery fee is just downright
ridiculous.

Pam
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In Suggestions, picabo writes:
  In Suggestions, Thunor writes:
  I think this would be fairly easy to implement, with many benefits.

Please add to location at the top of store landing page (where the flags are)

Either or both. Town/City and/or post/zip code.

It would be nice to know where - in (my case) England - you are, and you me!

For example if it was urgent and you knew I was in Worthing, you being in Brighton
(15miles) - you could likely get parts the same day.
Or if it was a set it would save on shipping

I can't see any reason why not - PLEASE consider

Thank You
Graham

I honestly voted No. I have met up with a few locals to deliver parts. While
I can say that it was a pleasure to meet these people and I was not kept waiting;
it would have been more cost effective on my end to just mail the parts. Twenty
minutes each way and gas.

And, I would not want people coming to my home.

I would and do continue to deliver parts personally for those that I have already
met. But, unless the order contained sets which are more expensive to ship, I
wouldn't start it with any other buyers; and having a delivery fee is just downright
ridiculous.

Pam

Good point. Unless you both happen to be at the same spot, at the same time
- meeting somewhere would be more expensive.
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In Suggestions, MikeS writes:
  In Suggestions, picabo writes:
  In Suggestions, Thunor writes:
  I think this would be fairly easy to implement, with many benefits.

Please add to location at the top of store landing page (where the flags are)

Either or both. Town/City and/or post/zip code.

It would be nice to know where - in (my case) England - you are, and you me!

For example if it was urgent and you knew I was in Worthing, you being in Brighton
(15miles) - you could likely get parts the same day.
Or if it was a set it would save on shipping

I can't see any reason why not - PLEASE consider

Thank You
Graham

I honestly voted No. I have met up with a few locals to deliver parts. While
I can say that it was a pleasure to meet these people and I was not kept waiting;
it would have been more cost effective on my end to just mail the parts. Twenty
minutes each way and gas.

And, I would not want people coming to my home.

I would and do continue to deliver parts personally for those that I have already
met. But, unless the order contained sets which are more expensive to ship, I
wouldn't start it with any other buyers; and having a delivery fee is just downright
ridiculous.

Pam

Good point. Unless you both happen to be at the same spot, at the same time
- meeting somewhere would be more expensive.

Agree, local postage is always cheaper than time and travel costs but if others
want to offer it, no problem but I would not want it shown on our store by the
system in a way that suggests we offer it. Graham's suggestion of using his splash
page IMO is a good way to go.

Robert
 Author: MikeS View Messages Posted By MikeS
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MikeS (799)

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In Suggestions, MikeS writes:
  In Suggestions, picabo writes:
  In Suggestions, Thunor writes:
  I think this would be fairly easy to implement, with many benefits.

Please add to location at the top of store landing page (where the flags are)

Either or both. Town/City and/or post/zip code.

It would be nice to know where - in (my case) England - you are, and you me!

For example if it was urgent and you knew I was in Worthing, you being in Brighton
(15miles) - you could likely get parts the same day.
Or if it was a set it would save on shipping

I can't see any reason why not - PLEASE consider

Thank You
Graham

I honestly voted No. I have met up with a few locals to deliver parts. While
I can say that it was a pleasure to meet these people and I was not kept waiting;
it would have been more cost effective on my end to just mail the parts. Twenty
minutes each way and gas.

And, I would not want people coming to my home.

I would and do continue to deliver parts personally for those that I have already
met. But, unless the order contained sets which are more expensive to ship, I
wouldn't start it with any other buyers; and having a delivery fee is just downright
ridiculous.

Pam

Good point. Unless you both happen to be at the same spot, at the same time
- meeting somewhere would be more expensive.

... unless you were receiving REALLY big sets or heavy items, then the buyer
may be willing to travel to meet up with the seller.
 Author: Graham. View Messages Posted By Graham.
 Posted: Dec 5, 2012 11:41
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OK well I'm going to set the ball rolling..
BY adding my location at the top of Splash/Terms page,

eBay have shown for years actually my complete address ive had no problems so
far.

anyone want to follow suit? See what happens?

Graham
 Author: Graham. View Messages Posted By Graham.
 Posted: Dec 5, 2012 11:46
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In Suggestions, Thunor writes:
  OK well I'm going to set the ball rolling..
BY adding my location at the top of Splash/Terms page,

eBay have shown for years actually my complete address ive had no problems so
far.

anyone want to follow suit? See what happens?

Graham

DONE 3rd line on Splash and terms
- think I see a stalker already!
- oh no it's just Secret Squirrel
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In Suggestions, Thunor writes:
  I think this would be fairly easy to implement, with many benefits.

Please add to location at the top of store landing page (where the flags are)

Either or both. Town/City and/or post/zip code.

It would be nice to know where - in (my case) England - you are, and you me!

For example if it was urgent and you knew I was in Worthing, you being in Brighton
(15miles) - you could likely get parts the same day.
Or if it was a set it would save on shipping

I can't see any reason why not - PLEASE consider

Thank You
Graham

Didn't we just have this conversation?

http://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=142507



Brian
 Author: Graham. View Messages Posted By Graham.
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Didn't we just have this conversation?

http://www.bricklink.com/messageThread.asp?ID=142507



Brian

Yes but no, this is a suggestion.

Here's something more: - in this thread and many many others, there is a lot
of mention of criminal's, fraudster's and scammer's

You know if I just joined BL and went straight to the forum my conclusion drawn
from these "conversations" would be "stay away - they are all crooks"

Ive been active as a buyer and seller for 3 years ±, approx 1200 trades about
40% as buyer and 60% as seller
how many problems - real problems? - only one where I lost money.

2 TWO!!

What does that say? Less than 0.1% bad "apples" 99.9% good - no GREAT ones.

Having your town or post code showing doesn't mean you will imediately be stalked,
scammed or have someone pull an insurance trick on you!!

REALLY it doesn't.

In fact I would say Lego seems to attract a rather pleasant type of person, HONESTY
being one of the most obvious attributes!

SO where are all these ner-do-wells that seem so prevalent on Bricklink (according
to some)

Have I just been lucky? I don't think so, they don't exist!

Even eBay - the haven of the devil - When it comes to buying and selling Lego,
the vast majority are "nice" and honest too...

Think of the benefits instead of what "might" (very VERY unlikely) happen.

graham
 Author: goshe7 View Messages Posted By goshe7
 Posted: Dec 5, 2012 21:15
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In Suggestions, Thunor writes:
  I think this would be fairly easy to implement, with many benefits.

Please add to location at the top of store landing page (where the flags are)

Either or both. Town/City and/or post/zip code.

It would be nice to know where - in (my case) England - you are, and you me!

For example if it was urgent and you knew I was in Worthing, you being in Brighton
(15miles) - you could likely get parts the same day.
Or if it was a set it would save on shipping

I can't see any reason why not - PLEASE consider

Thank You
Graham

I like it as an option. I would greatly appreciate knowing which sellers are
in my vicinity and willing to do a local pickup.
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