In the quest to finish my wanted list (har har) I've been running some funny equations in my head in order to spend the least amount of money. I ran across VonVeeder Bricks and fulfilled a good portion of my needs. When I made the order though I was a little confused that the proprietor of this Dutch sounding store was a Hispanic from South Dakota, land of the Swedes. Everything was confirmed when I discovered that VonVeederVeld is a psychedelic rock band from Rapid City, SD. Trippy.
Profile
Seller: VonVeederBrick
Store: http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=vonveederbrick
Feedback (at time of writing): 213
Feedback Ratio: 100% positive
Location: United States, South Dakota
Prices: On par with 6 month average
My Order
Order Size: 53 lots, 373 pieces
Condition: 79% Used
Shipping Charge: Actual cost, minimum $2.46 (6 oz first class rate)
Extra Fees: None
Other: Minimum order $3.00
Final Cost per Part: $0.09
Timeline
Order Date: May 20
Invoice Date: May 21
Payment Date: May 21
Shipping Date: May 22
Delivery Date: May 24
Order Details
Why
this store: I started chipping away at my wanted list with the most difficult items first. I filled carts in 5 stores and then compared them. VonVeeder had the best selection and deal. I then further proceeded to stock up on basic plates that I didn't have in my store.
Packaging: Small shoebox. Old grey in it's own baggie. Four whip antennae were in a special brick built protective case. Kudos! All else was in one big baggie. PITA. Used plates stagger stacked in 10's. They must be stored that way.
Part condition: Good
Communication: Easy
Feedback left: Positive
Odd
telltale signs: None
Issues: One missing piece, one really chewed one. Refund given.
Recommendation
VonVeederBrick has good service, selection, prices, and creativity. As I am preferential to sellers who do not use one or two baggies and do not stack pieces, I will put this store on my growing B list. I would certainly shop here again but will give more explicit instructions regarding baggies.