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USPS Tracking says “Delivered”, but my eBay buyer never received the item. What should I do?

On rare occasions eBay buyers will tell you that they never received a package that USPS tracking marked as “Delivered”. This has happened to me a handful of times over the years. What’s a seller to do? Here are some … Continue reading

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The Hidden PayPal Merchant Rate: Are you missing out on Paypal fee discounts?

UPDATE: Paypal eliminated all Merchant Rate discounts on October 1, 2015. This article serves as historical reference. Are you getting purchase payments of over $3000 each month on PayPal? If so, then you might qualify to save at least $12 … Continue reading

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“Mondrian Lost His Head” Colored Pencil LEGO Drawing On Display at 2014 Minnesota State Fair

A photorealistic colored pencil drawing of LEGO pieces, entitled “Mondrian Lost His Head”, is now showing at the 2014 Minnesota State Fair. The artwork, created by New Brighton, Minnesota resident Scott Krohn, is on display in the Fine Arts Center for the duration of the … Continue reading

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How to Pack Your LEGO Items: Using Boxes vs. Bubble Mailers

Should you pack your eBay LEGO orders into bubble mailers or cardboard boxes?Good question! The short answer? Bubble mailers are an inexpensive, lightweight option that works well with many common LEGO parts orders. Cardboard boxes, on the other hand, are better at … Continue reading

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Shades of Gray: How to Distinguish “Gray” from “Bluish Gray” LEGO Pieces

Back in the early 2000s, LEGO tweaked the coloring of their gray pieces. Since the color change was minor adjustment rather than a major overhaul, many LEGO builders to this day cringe at the thought of distinguishing “old” grays from “new” … Continue reading

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A Few Tips for LEGO Sellers Who Smoke or Have Pets

Smoking and pets will make your job as an eBay seller more difficult. Both smoking and pet dander can trigger allergies in some of your buyers, which is nothing to sneeze at. Seriously, though, you don’t want to be that … Continue reading

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LEGO vs. Mega Bloks: Tips on Distinguishing Real LEGO from Knockoff Brands and Custom Pieces

Spotting non-LEGO parts isn’t always easy, but following a few simple guidelines can aid you on your quest to distinguish authentic LEGO pieces from other toy construction parts. Will the real LEGO pieces please stand up? clone: a term used to … Continue reading

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LEGO at San Diego Comic-Con 2014 Photo Gallery

Here are some LEGO photos, hot off the presses from San Diego Comic-Con International 2014. Comic-Con, which ran from July 24 to July 27, 2014, featured an extensive exhibit hall display along with behind the scenes panel discussions throughout the … Continue reading

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Easy Target: Why you shouldn’t use the LEGO name or logo on outgoing packages

Over the decades LEGO toys have become hot property. Guess who also knows about LEGO’s popularity? Thieves! Keep your outer shipping box or envelope neutral and without reference to LEGO. Markings related to LEGO can attract the attention of thieves during shipping. … Continue reading

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