Bricklink Seller Review - Buddysbricks.com

Sometimes two related things can throw you for a complete curve.  And sometimes those related things have such a thread thin connection that you can't help but see other unintended connections.  The fact that this store proprietor uses his name as a handle but a much different store name give me that scenario.  I am immediately reminded of Eddie Bauer when looking at the store link (and by extension the limited edition Ford Explorer et. al.).  But the store name itself makes me think of a golden retriever.  This might have to do with having small children and watching a series of dog movies with a similar name.  In any event, just think of a golden retriever seated in a blue Explorer with tan pinstripes... built out of LEGO, and you've got the best mnemonic ever for a store.

Profile
Seller: BUDDYSBRICKS.com
Store: http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=Mark_L_Bauer
Feedback (at time of writing): 8392
Feedback Ratio: 99.9% positive.
Location: United States, Minnesota
Prices: Around average

My Order
Order Size: 844 pieces, 32 lots
Condition: 100% New
Shipping Charge: Min $3.25 domestic, $7 int'l.
Extra Fees: Worked into shipping
Other: $5 minimum buy
Final Cost per Part: $0.098

Timeline
Order Date: Jun 28
Invoice Date: Jun 30
Payment Date: Jun 30
Shipping Date: Jul 1
Delivery Date: Jul 3

Order Details
Why this store: Blue 1x1 plates.  Why are these so hard to find in any quantity?
Packaging: Lots mixed together by 3's and 4's.  Were they small quantity lots I would understand.  When lots have quantities of 40 or more, separation is very helpful.  Bonus points would have been given for separately bagging the 1x4x3 trans-clear panels. o_O
Part condition: Very nice
Communication:  Friendly and quick
Feedback left: Positive
Odd telltale signs:
Issues: 1x2 jumper plates of the wrong variety.  A 1x4 plate confused for a 1x4 tile.

Recommendation
Mark is very attentive to emails and will answer questions promptly.  His inventory and prices are good as is his timeframe.  When I brought up the mislisted jumper plates, he was quick to process a refund.  I would certainly not hesitate to come back here if my Wanted List beckoned.