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 Author: Andrsv View Messages Posted By Andrsv
 Posted: Apr 15, 2020 16:19
 Subject: Thanks for your feedback - avsearch is back
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Andrsv (2878)

Location:  Norway, Rogaland
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Thanks for your feedback in private messages guys

Bricklink recently moved all torsos with pattern into a new category, which resulted
in avsearch not finding them.

I've fixed it now by adding an option for plain/decorated torsos. Enjoy:
http://avbricks.no/#/avSearch

avSearch is based on goatleg by 62Bricks with some additional input from mfav.

For your information, the new nougat colors are not yet fixed, but I am aware
of the issue.

I'm considering to take my store from being a hobby into something more,
and would love to get some feedback. I am planning to find out how much it costs(how
many hours) to sort and register used-bulk-lots. Did anyone measure or research
how much time you spend to sort bulk lego, and what is the best strategy? My
current strategy is:

1) sort everything into 10 self-made categories
2) sort each category into specific pieces or narrower categories
3) repeat previous step until everything is sorted by specific pieces
4) sort each specific piece by color
5) Add to my inventory.

I plan to check kg/minute speed for each of my steps.
 Author: popsicle View Messages Posted By popsicle
 Posted: Apr 15, 2020 16:48
 Subject: Re: Thanks for your feedback - avsearch is back
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popsicle (6666)

Location:  USA, Washington
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In Catalog, Andrsv writes:
  Thanks for your feedback in private messages guys

Bricklink recently moved all torsos with pattern into a new category, which resulted
in avsearch not finding them.

I've fixed it now by adding an option for plain/decorated torsos. Enjoy:
http://avbricks.no/#/avSearch

avSearch is based on goatleg by 62Bricks with some additional input from mfav.

Test drove it, very nice! A well functioning search tool for the BL catalog.

But I'd hardly expect anything less from a project with the talent mentioned
being involved.

-Cory
 Author: Adjour View Messages Posted By Adjour
 Posted: Apr 15, 2020 16:57
 Subject: Re: Thanks for your feedback - avsearch is back
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Adjour (2469)

Location:  USA, Tennessee
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I've been using your search tool a lot this week. So I will also like to
say thank you



I list a lot of used stuff, but I would wager that I'm not very efficient
at it, so hopefully others can give you better answers. I probably spend 20 hours
a week or so on my store between everything.

The hard part, I think at least, is once the numbers started to really pick up,
I don't have time to list/sort anymore like I used to. Something to consider
if you are limited on time.

You might find you can only expand/sell so much before you have to quit your
job to continue growing.
 Author: Andrsv View Messages Posted By Andrsv
 Posted: Apr 15, 2020 17:52
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Andrsv (2878)

Location:  Norway, Rogaland
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Store: AVBRICKS AS
In Catalog, Adjour writes:
  I've been using your search tool a lot this week. So I will also like to
say thank you



I list a lot of used stuff, but I would wager that I'm not very efficient
at it, so hopefully others can give you better answers. I probably spend 20 hours
a week or so on my store between everything.

The hard part, I think at least, is once the numbers started to really pick up,
I don't have time to list/sort anymore like I used to. Something to consider
if you are limited on time.

You might find you can only expand/sell so much before you have to quit your
job to continue growing.

Thanks for your feedback currently about 7 hours pr week is spent on my shop,
but I keep my store closed half of the time to catch up on orders. I'm considering
to hire someone to work 8 hours pr week, but I'm not sure my shop is profitable
enough. I need to measure time and do some calculations. I think now is a great
time for hiring as many people lost their jobs