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The Missing Piece: How to Fix Incomplete LEGO Piece Orders on eBay, Bricklink, BrickOwl and Beyond

Posted on May 21, 2015 by BrickingTips

Your buyer’s order of LEGO parts is missing some of the pieces. What do you do? Counting mistakes mainly result either from human error or errors in inventory quantities. Whatever the reason, once a seller learns about a quantity mistake, … Continue reading →

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Worth the Upgrade?: Comparing Domestic USPS First Class and USPS Priority Mail

Posted on May 14, 2015 by BrickingTips

USPS Priority Mail is often touted as a premium shipping method that’s faster and superior to the less expensive USPS First Class. Packages weighing 13 ounces and under qualify for USPS First Class shipping, a cheaper shipping method than USPS Priority … Continue reading →

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Nesting vs. Stacking: Packing LEGO Pieces the Smart Way

Posted on March 5, 2015 by BrickingTips

Many eBay and Bricklink buyers and sellers alike frown upon stacking LEGO pieces, especially if the pieces are sold as “new”. Brand new LEGO pieces, in theory, have never been assembled and stacking pieces is considered to be a form of assembly. Even … Continue reading →

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A Guide to USPS Friendly Delivery Confirmation Barcode Placement on eBay Packages

Posted on December 11, 2014 by BrickingTips

Many eBay sellers take advantage of both the convenience and cost savings of printing out online postage through eBay Shipping, Stamps.com, Endicia or USPS.com. Inexpensive or free Delivery Confirmation is one of the best perks of purchasing online postage. But poor label … Continue reading →

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How Packages Can Be Delayed Beyond Your Control

Posted on October 23, 2014 by BrickingTips

Most of your eBay shipments, even the ones headed to all corners of the earth, will be delivered quickly and without incident, but every now and then some of your packages will get stalled somewhere in the pipeline, delaying delivery … Continue reading →

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Oops, My Bad: 3 eBay Seller Screw Ups and How to Fix Them

Posted on October 9, 2014 by BrickingTips

Ebay seller errors happen. How you deal with the mistake will show your buyer your true nature. Here are three common eBay seller errors with advice on how to fix them and, even better, how to prevent them. Seller Error 1: … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 17, 2014 by BrickingTips

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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