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BrickLink Drive-Thru Tutorial & Generator

Guide to creating and editing automated thank you messages on BrickLink – including an explanation of all tags and an interactive generator.

What is a Drive-Thru message?

A Drive-Thru message is an automated thank you message sent to buyers after you mark their order as "shipped". This message informs the buyer about the shipping status and thanks them for their purchase.

The message is customized with placeholders, called tags, which are replaced by specific information from the order, such as the buyer's name or the order number.

How to send a Drive-Thru message?

  1. Log into BrickLink: Open your web browser and log into BrickLink.
  2. Go to Orders: Click on "Orders" or directly visit this page.
  3. Change status to "SHIPPED": Find the order, click on the details, and change the status to "SHIPPED".
  4. Click "Thank you, Drive Thru!": Once the status is set, the button will appear next to the order. Click it.
  5. Review and send: A window will open. Review the generated message and click "Send".

How to edit the Drive-Thru message?

  1. Navigate to Store Settings: Go to your BrickLink dashboard and click on "Store Settings".
  2. Go to Message Templates: In the settings, find the option "Message Templates".
  3. Find the Template: Look for "Thank you, Drive Thru!" in the list and click "Edit".
  4. Edit the Template: Here you can customize the message and use the tags (placeholders) explained below. Click "Save" or "Update" when you're done.

Tutorial: The Power of BrickLink Tags

In this section, you'll learn how to build an extremely smart and dynamic Drive-Thru message using tags.

Basic Tags

Use the following basic tags to personalize your message. These tags are automatically replaced by BrickLink with the corresponding information:

  • <BUYERNAME> – Buyer's name
  • <ORDERID> – Order number
  • <CURRENTDATE> – Current date
  • <SELLERSTORENAME> – Your store's name
  • <SELLERNAME> – Your name
  • <SELLERUSERNAME> – Your BrickLink username

Conditional Tags

Conditional tags allow you to display certain sections of the message only under specific conditions. This is especially useful if you use different shipping methods (e.g., if a tracking number exists):

<ORDERTRACKNO-EQ:Y>
Your tracking number is: <ORDERTRACKNO>
You can track your package here: https://tracking.dpd.de/status/en_GB/parcel/<ORDERTRACKNO>
</ORDERTRACKNO-EQ:Y>

Shipping Method IDs

To adjust your message based on the used shipping method, you can use the tag <SHIPMETHODID-EQ:{value}>. Replace {value} with the ID of the shipping method. You can find this ID by checking the URL in your shipping method settings on BrickLink:

URL Example: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/mystore/shipping_edit.page?id=277578
Shipping Method ID: 277578

Example for the Shipping Method ID tag:

If you want a message to be displayed only when a specific shipping method is used, you can do this:

<SHIPMETHODID-EQ:277578>
Your order was shipped using the method associated with this ID.
</SHIPMETHODID-EQ:277578>

Nested Conditional Tags

You can also nest conditional tags to create more complex conditions. Here is an example where a message is only displayed if both a specific shipping method (e.g., DHL) AND a tracking number are present:

<SHIPMETHODID-EQ:277578>
Your order was shipped with DHL.
    <ORDERTRACKNO-EQ:Y>
    Track your shipment here: https://www.dhl.de/en/privatkunden/pakete-empfangen/verfolgen.html?piececode=<ORDERTRACKNO>
    </ORDERTRACKNO-EQ:Y>
</SHIPMETHODID-EQ:277578>

In this example, the tracking link is only shown if the shipping method with ID 277578 was used AND you actually entered a tracking number for the order.

Destination-dependent Tags (Domestic / International)

With the tag <SHIPTO-EQ:{value}> you can adapt the content of your message based on the shipping destination. Replace {value} with D (Domestic) for national shipping or I (International) for international shipping.

<SHIPTO-EQ:D>
Thank you for your order! Your shipment will be dispatched to your domestic address shortly.
</SHIPTO-EQ:D>

<SHIPTO-EQ:I>
Thank you for your order! Your shipment will be dispatched to the provided international address shortly.
</SHIPTO-EQ:I>

In this example, the domestic text is only shown to buyers from your country (D), while buyers from abroad (I) receive the international version.

Interactive Generator

Don't bother building the code manually. Create your own Drive-Thru message by selecting a shipping method and entering the corresponding ID. You can add as many methods as you like.

Generated Message (Copy & Paste into BrickLink)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a Drive-Thru message?
An automated thank you message sent to buyers after you mark their order as "shipped".
How can I send a Drive-Thru message?
By changing the order status to "SHIPPED" and then clicking "Thank you, Drive Thru!".
Can I customize the content of the message?
Yes, you can customize the content in the "Message Templates" section of your Store Settings.
Which tags can I use in the message?
You can use various placeholders like <BUYERNAME>, <ORDERID>, and <CURRENTDATE> to personalize the message. All tags are explained in the tutorial above.
What are conditional tags and how do I use them?
Conditional tags like <ORDERTRACKNO-EQ:Y> allow you to display specific content only under certain conditions, e.g., if a tracking number is available.
How do I find the Shipping Method ID?
You can find the ID in the URL when editing a shipping method in your BrickLink store settings (e.g., .../shipping_edit.page?id=277578).
Can I create a message for different shipping methods?
Yes, you can adapt messages based on the shipping method by using the <SHIPMETHODID-EQ:> tag (see Generator).
How can I create a message for international orders?
Use the tag <SHIPTO-EQ:I> for international content and <SHIPTO-EQ:D> for domestic content. Our generator automatically builds this structure for you.
How do I save an edited message?
After making changes on BrickLink, click "Save" or "Update" at the bottom to save the template.
Will the system automatically log me out after a certain time?
Yes, for security reasons, the BrickLink system automatically logs you out after 20 minutes of inactivity. It's best to copy your text beforehand!