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http://www.bricksetforum.com/discussion/1761/if-a-bricklink-order-is-dropshipped-directly-from-lego-com-is-it-a-scam#Item_16
The guy had 0 negatives, all glowing positives.
@The_Brick_Builder, is that store just selling current sets? If so, that's a huge tip-off that they drop-ship.
If you're buying parts for MOC, retired sets, basically anything that you can't find at a retail store today, I think Bricklink provides a great service, though I must admit, I haven't bought anything since that scam.
Total of about $400 worth of stuff ($300 Euro), seller has a total of 4,452 feedback on Bricklink, which gives me a good feeling. Only 2 negative in all that, not bad, and they were over a year ago.
Have no idea what shipping really will be, since they quote by weight and I put a ton of different items in the cart, plus I asked for insurance which will add to the cost. Have to remind myself this isn't eBay or Amazon, I don't have "automatic get out of trouble free" access to a 800-phone number who will make it all right if something goes wrong. :)
But some of the prices on retired sets could not be beat, half of the price of eBay over here, but that might be cut down by shipping I suppose.
Still, kinda fun, will have to update once the stuff actually arrives and I have a total shipping price as well...
Anyone else recently step into Bricklink?
I'm sure you'll have a good experience, I know I have, only had a few orders with missing parts or wrong parts, and they were rectified easily by the seller.
You can adjust your settings somewhere that calculates the order weight when you view your shopping cart so you can estimate shipping costs a bit easier.
Its under 'My Order Settings' within the 'My Settings' tab within the 'My Bricklink' tab.
Hope this helps!
i buy from anyone on bricklink that has the parts i need, i ignore the feedback to be honest as if the order doesn't arrive i just claim the money back.
The best thing for me is none of that bidding crap. :) (Yes I know there's a "Buy it Now" but it's always inflated....)
As @atkinsar said though, it is overdue for a facelift.
I'll place smaller orders with new sellers as well.
Great place to grab, well, pretty much everything.
As I posted here, there have been hints of a new BL site, which can't come soon enough. Personally, I hope it has improved seller tools, so that it can charge flat rate shipping and process payment immediately, eliminating the need for invoices.
I also have never looked back since my first order - It is highly addictive, and sometimes I wonder if it costs more that other addictions! I'm now on 42 feedback, and I'm pleased I've managed to sell some stuff to earn back some of the money I've spent on it.
Paypal does provide you with security for your transactions on Bricklink, and if possible pay with credit card over paypal, that way you are covered by both.
With sets I'm less sure but it probably depends what you want. If its a set for collecting and you want to be sure about condition then maybe BL, but if its just an old favourite to play with or a present for a child then the bargains are still to be had on ebay. Sellers on bricklink know too much about lego and price accordingly.
I've bought quite a few lego sets (generally from between 1990-2000) on ebay. Where they've been with the box I've never once been disappointed - quite the opposite. I guess the idea that kids/families that look after the boxes look after the toy holds true. One or two of the unboxed sets I've bought have had the occasional dirty brick or a colour substitution but nothing that can't be replaced and you pay that much less.
I was recently after 6195 Neptune Discovery Lab and there was what looked like a good deal on BL, boxed complete - cheaper than the other examples. Was tempted but last time I checked it had sold. On ebay I just picked up 6195, 6175 and 6125 bundled, all boxed for the exact same price. Of course, I haven't received them yet but I'm not worried.
I read an excellent exchange on the Bricklink forum about a German buyer possibly trying to defraud a Portuguese seller for 2 'missing' 7676, which later turned up, but with a 'hole' in the box, so could he get a discount? Very funny the contrast between what people write on a public forum and what they write in private emails.
A year back I found a seller from there. He had decent enough prices. Back then I was looking to buy some Red Ninjago sets and some City. Total order value was not more then 200 USD. Everything went smooth, I got the package. But one of the Ninjago set was missing, upon emailing the seller agreed that he forgot to add that set and he will send it to me free of shipping cost.
But then I thought why not buy something more, so when I told him I want to buy more, he offered me free shipping. I had to email him twice to confirm on that just to be sure as I was quite surprised, and in the end I ordered stuff about 950 USD, got free shipping for everything and at the time I got the whole theme of PQ, Ninjago, some Technics, some City and some Star Wars (package weight was about 14-15 Kg).
I can bet there are no sellers like this on Ebay or Amazon who are willing to take care of their customers efficiently.
I have never used bricklink. I just wondered how reliable it is? What good experience and bad experiences have you had. I'm currently tracking down HP mini figs and ebay seems a bit too pricey at the moment. Although I have had the odd good lot.
Some of the Lego I've received was VERY well packed... :)
Thanks again
The first result wasn't bad as he seller offered to send me new the correct pants, but the other was just terrible. All in all I was mainly disappointed as I figured most of the sellers would be collectors who care about what they are selling. (I expect broken parts off ebay as most of the time they are just people who don't know any better) If I did it again I'm going to ask for the condition of the items prior to purchasing.
I treat Bricklink just like ebay: read the fine print, ask questions, and be certain of what you're getting before you place the order. As long as I've been careful, I've had nothing but positive experiences with using Bricklink.
Mine is Pakistan Bricks and I'm currently on 72 Feedback which is been a great experience. Only had some trouble with 2 Buyers, lost the items and the money. Both from same country which I won't name. Once I forgot to add an item which I replaced with a small refund, and once I send something extra for which I got paid afterwards :P So overall Bricklink is really good, less hassle, amazing inventory system and I have made some really good friends from there. Oh and fee is mere 3% of order total so yay!
My advice for Buyers, ask questions, confirm the shipping cost, if you find something weird in the condition mentioned then ask a few more questions, and always pay in due time :)
For Sellers, answer as many questions as politely as possible even if you don't make a sale, write up an honest description, if a Buyer is not able to pay in time then cut some slack and be understanding, and always think like a Buyer :P
But otherwise, I have had very positive experiences on Bricklink and am a big fan!
Who has the biggest selection of parts in the UK? Im new to this site and have no idea if there is a way to find this out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
P.S Sorry if I have posted this in the wrong place.