Choosing an eBay username can be frustrating. Image credit: Pixabay.com
Whether you a buyer or a seller, choosing a username for your eBay, BrickLink or BrickOwl account is difficult. Many details and considerations play a role in the decision making process. Let’s look at five factors to consider while selecting your username.
1. DO NOT use LEGO in Your name
“LEGO” is a registered trademark of The LEGO Group and should not be used by individuals in their usernames. The “LEGO” name should also not be used in a user’s store name, which is often different from a username.
2. Consider relating your username to what you sell
Since the BrickLink and BrickOwl marketplaces only feature LEGO and some custom LEGO-compatible items, many usernames use LEGO related words like “brick” or “construct”. See the bottom on the article for some common LEGO related terms that could be combined to form a username.
3. Use a broader name on sites like eBay or Bonanza
Even if you are only selling LEGO on eBay right now, you may decide to sell other non-LEGO items in the future. For example, some users who sell LEGO on eBay also sell action figures and other toys.
4. If all else fails, try a username generator
You’d be surprised how many websites offer a free username generator. A quick Google search for “username generator” will give you some good leads. Most name generators ask you pick certain words, hobbies, nicknames, etc. that you like. The generator combines them randomly to form a username. Of course, you could also write down a bunch of words on paper and replicate the name generator method yourself.
5. Check the availability of the name
You might get set on a great name only to find it’s already been taken! If you’re buying or selling on multiple platforms, then check to see if the name is available on ALL platforms.
Final Thoughts
Choosing a username is hard for buyers and sellers. On the one hand, you want to take the time to select a solid name. On the other hand, you don’t want to struggle choosing a name to the point that the decision is hindering your buying or selling opportunities.
If you do end up hating your username, or you buying or selling habits shift to a different market and your username loses relevance, then most ecommerce sites will allow you to change your username. Check the individual site’s policies first to see if name changing is allowed and under which conditions changing is allowed.
LEGO eBay username ideas for sellers and buyers
LEGO related words:
Bric-a-brac
Brick
Build
Builder
Building
Construct
Create
Element
Engineer
Parts
Pieces
Plastic
Plates
Play
Toy
Location words:
Base
Bin
Basement
Bazaar
Castle
City
Den
Dungeon
Emporium
Exchange
Field
Galaxy
Garden
Haven
House
Lab
Land
Lane
Market
Moon
Palace
Place
Planet
Sanctuary
Shop
Space
Store
Tower
Town
Universe
Warehouse
World
Yard