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Aw, Snap!: Spotting and Preventing Damage to Fragile LEGO Pieces

Posted on October 8, 2015 by BrickingTips

Not all LEGO pieces are equal. Some pieces, even ones straight out of the box or new from Pick-a-Brick walls, are more easily scratched, snapped or torn than others. The best eBay and Bricklink sellers anticipate problems even before they happen, so … Continue reading →

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USPS Postage Due: Don’t Let It Happen to You!

Posted on October 1, 2015 by BrickingTips

Your eBay and Bricklink buyers don’t want to get stuck with the dreaded “Postage Due” slip. Trust me. A “Postage Due” slip not only means the package will not be delivered (unless the buyer happens to be home to pay the … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a Good Online Seller: 4 Common Qualities of Excellent eBay, BrickLink and BrickOwl Sellers

Posted on September 24, 2015 by BrickingTips

Good sellers on eBay, BrickLink and BrickOwl sellers are worth their weight in gold. Buying from good sellers will save you time, money, and headaches down the road. But what is a good online seller? 1. Transparent  Good sellers are transparent … Continue reading →

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Yeah, That Happened: 4 Tales of USPS Packages Gone Wrong

Posted on September 17, 2015 by BrickingTips

Overall, the service provided by the United States Postal Service (USPS) is reliable and a great value. The USPS generally gets shipments to their destinations, far and wide, quickly, inexpensively, and without incident. That said, after you’ve shipped packages for years, … Continue reading →

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Return to Sender: Dealing with USPS Packages Returned Due to “Insufficient Address”

Posted on September 10, 2015 by BrickingTips

Here’s a shipping problem that’s bound to pop up for any eBay seller at some point–a package that gets returned to sender due to “insufficient address”. An “insufficient address”, according the USPS definition, is mail “without [a] number, street, box number, … Continue reading →

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Some Assembly Required?: To Assemble or Not To Assemble New LEGO Minifigs

Posted on September 3, 2015 by BrickingTips

One of the age old questions among LEGO fans is: should a brand new LEGO minifig arrive assembled or in pieces? According to Bricklink standards, “Minifigs may be listed as new either assembled or unassembled.” (Source: Bricklink.com Item For Sale Condition Help … Continue reading →

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A Guide to the Non-Paying Buyer (NPB) on eBay or Bricklink

Posted on August 27, 2015 by BrickingTips

Most of your buyers will pay for their items instantly or within a few days. Every now and then a week will pass with no payment and no contact from your buyer. You’ve got yourself a possible unpaid item, also … Continue reading →

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7 Time Saving Tips for eBay Sellers: Streamlining Your Selling Process

Posted on August 20, 2015 by BrickingTips

Whether you’re Bill Gates or Jane Q. Public, everybody gets the same twenty four hours in a day. Check out these seven easy time saving tips for eBay sellers, many of which you can start doing right now! 1. Write an accurate … Continue reading →

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Location, Location, Location: Choosing Where to Store Your LEGO Inventory in Your Home

Posted on August 13, 2015 by BrickingTips

Whether you’re a serious LEGO seller on eBay or a casual Adult Fan of LEGO (AFOL) collector, choosing a proper inventory storage area plays a vital role in keeping your LEGO pieces safe, clean and undamaged. Here are four factors … Continue reading →

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7 Expensive LEGO Pieces That WILL Break the Bank

Posted on August 6, 2015 by BrickingTips

Many people already think of LEGO as a pricey hobby, but some of these rare LEGO pieces take expensive to a new level. Not surprisingly, five out of the seven items selected for this list relate to the ever popular Star Wars … Continue reading →

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