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5 Benefits of Getting a Post Office Box for Your Online eBay Business

Posted on July 30, 2015 by BrickingTips

As your eBay business grows, you might consider getting a post office box through the United States Postal Service (USPS). Post office boxes provide a cost effective way to boost privacy, security and convenience. Here are five benefits of renting a … Continue reading →

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Just for Fun: A List of Common Brick Cliches for LEGO Fans

Posted on July 27, 2015 by BrickingTips

Hey LEGO fans, if you’re looking for a cute brick related cliche or idiom, look no further! Here’s a list of some common brick phrases and idioms that you can pepper into blog posts, message board threads or conversations with fellow … Continue reading →

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A Little ‘Thank You’ Goes a Long Way with Your International Buyers on eBay

Posted on July 23, 2015 by BrickingTips

There’s a super easy way to add a memorable and personal touch to your international eBay orders–writing thank you their native language. In the age of Google and the internet figuring out how to write ‘thank you’ in nearly any language … Continue reading →

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Email Etiquette 101: How to Communicate with Your eBay, Bricklink and Brickowl Buyers

Posted on July 16, 2015 by BrickingTips

Email etiquette is one of the pillars of good customer service for eBay sellers. Good customer boosts buyer loyalty, encouraging repeat customers. Here are three easy ways to hone your email communication with buyers. 1. Make the email message all about your buyer As an online … Continue reading →

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LEGO Imagination Center and Brickmania in Mall of America (Bloomington, Minnesota, USA)

Posted on July 12, 2015 by BrickingTips

Here’s a look at some of the cool LEGO creations and displays in the LEGO Imagination Center and the newly opened Brickmania store in Mall of America. If you or any LEGO fans that you know find yourself in the Twin Cities … Continue reading →

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Missing LEGO Parts Misery: Why Sellers Should NOT offer Store Credit for a parts shortage

Posted on July 9, 2015 by BrickingTips

Some Bricklink sellers only offer store credit as compensation for LEGO pieces missing from an order. But store credit for missing LEGO pieces creates several problems and inconveniences for buyers. Store credit holds the buyer’s money hostage, requiring them to make another order … Continue reading →

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BrickingTips.com Celebrates One Year Anniversary

Posted on July 6, 2015 by BrickingTips

BrickingTips.com officially launched exactly one year ago, July 6, 2014. Time sure flies when you’re bricking around. A big thank you to all of our lovely readers. BrickingTips.com wouldn’t exist without you. Here’s to many more years of LEGO related tips and … Continue reading →

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4 Simple Mailing Security Tips for eBay Sellers

Posted on July 2, 2015 by BrickingTips

Mail theft happens. Here are four easy mailing precautions you can take to decrease the chance of your outgoing packages getting stolen. 1. If you schedule free USPS pickup, put your shipments out of sight Whenever you put packages outside, there’s … Continue reading →

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Brick Selling Bootcamp: How to Leverage the BrickLink Forums for LEGO Selling Advice

Posted on June 25, 2015 by BrickingTips

Want an instant boost of insight into selling LEGO pieces? Check out the Bricklink.com Discussion Forums. Whether you sell your LEGO pieces on Bricklink or not, the Bricklink.com Discussion Forums provide invaluable tips on the selling and buying experience. Peruse … Continue reading →

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Summer Sales Slump: Boostings Sales and Business Efficiency During the Off Season

Posted on June 18, 2015 by BrickingTips

If you find your eBay or Bricklink sales dropping off during summer months, you’re not alone. According to Bricklink statistics, May and June 2013 had some of the lowest sales numbers in terms of dollars. Here are some ideas on … Continue reading →

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