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Need advice on a way to electronically organize collection

PerkiomanPerkioman Posts: 37
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I've been inputting my husband's collection into Beckett's site which is great, because it keeps track of the value, but I hate that I can't print anything off...

Can anyone recommend a good program that'll help me organize the collection, that will allow me to print out the list (and manipulate the reports to some degree -- by player, year, etc) and that (wishing here) includes pricing?

Thanks much

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  • cwazzycwazzy Posts: 3,257 ✭
    Beckett pricing is to be taken with a grain of salt. They are not what you would call accurate or even realistic. It won't have pricing but I find that a simple Excel spreadsheet is the way to go.
    Chris
    My small collection
    Want List:
    '61 Topps Roy Campanella in PSA 5-7
    Cardinal T206 cards
    Adam Wainwright GU Jersey
  • Bottom9thBottom9th Posts: 2,695 ✭✭
    I agree...I use excel too
  • larryallen73larryallen73 Posts: 6,069 ✭✭✭
    I use Excel also. It's easy.
  • tunahead08tunahead08 Posts: 1,063 ✭✭✭
    I created a website and SQL database for all Cal Ripken cards, and then just checked off which ones I had and the quantity. Works pretty well. Ok, I'm a huge geek.
  • cwazzycwazzy Posts: 3,257 ✭


    << <i>I created a website and SQL database for all Cal Ripken cards, and then just checked off which ones I had and the quantity. Works pretty well. Ok, I'm a huge geek. >>



    Wow. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that's probably not what the OP is looking to do. image

    That is awesome, though. I wish I had the patience/knowledge/time/energy to do that. image
    Chris
    My small collection
    Want List:
    '61 Topps Roy Campanella in PSA 5-7
    Cardinal T206 cards
    Adam Wainwright GU Jersey
  • tunahead08tunahead08 Posts: 1,063 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    Wow. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that's probably not what the OP is looking to do. image

    That is awesome, though. I wish I had the patience/knowledge/time/energy to do that. image >>



    Well, I don't know if I have the patience or knowledge, but I managed image It's becoming more than a checklist though, it will eventually be viewable by the public and hopefully a decent resource for Ripken collectors, with pricing, pictures, etc...
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,486 ✭✭✭✭✭
    For me excel is fine - I also just keep some stuff listed in a file on 'word' - if my wife ever saw what I/we have?

    She'd ask for a raise! image

    I remember when they sold programs for this kind of thing - I think some have said they weren't very good.

    On the web thing - my brother builds simple webs as a hobby - I can't believe I haven't gotten with him on it - would nice to have.

    mike
    Mike
  • PerkiomanPerkioman Posts: 37


    << <i>For me excel is fine - I also just keep some stuff listed in a file on 'word' - if my wife ever saw what I/we have? >>



    LOL - do her a favor and catalog EVERYTHING... My husband died very suddenly 2 years ago -- 41 years old -- and left an entire room of memorabilia... At least 120,000 cards, bats, balls, jerseys, cuts, etc. It's all organized but nothing was catalogued. Luckily, he was very particular about his COA's so most are matched up but man -- what a chore!!! Do your wives a favor and get your crap in order, k? Trust me on this! When I get to Heaven, I am SO kicking his rear end for this! image Well, that and the garage from hell -- but that's another post!

    Thanks for the info, all... I'm handy with Excel so I'm going to start transferring everything there -- just easier in the long run, I think.
  • SoonerCowboySoonerCowboy Posts: 1,179
    I've been using "The Card Collector" software for over 10 years now and really like it. You don't have to purchase updates all of the time especially if you collects sets, like I do. You can manually create sets and add to value or change the value when it goes up or down. You also can add error cards, graded cards etc... Check out their website for more details:
    The Card Collector
    00 Collector's Edge Supreme Master Build Almost
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  • BunkerBunker Posts: 3,926 ✭
    I also use Excel, but save myself a lot of work from cutting and pasting info from Mycards. It is only $6 dollars a year or $3 dollars for 5 months for a subscription. They also offer a 30 day free trial.

    I set my Excel spreadsheet up to match so it is an easy transfer of information. The site also has prices that are updated pretty often, however I don't use it for the prices so I don't know how accurate they are.

    It saves me a lot of time because I dont have to type in the players names.
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  • OriolesOrioles Posts: 312 ✭✭✭
    Soonercowboy-can you upload photos? I like that it has card checklists already built in. i've been looking for something recently. I collect both memorabilia and cards and was looking for something that supported both that includes the ability to include pictures and that has fields that can be customized. Ideally, I was looking for something that can be used on either a Mac or a PC since I have both.

    I found this site when I was looking into collectible insurance. It has many templates available (not that I have a doll collection!).



    Collection software


    i've also thought of just using generic database software, but don't know much about it to know what to choose. I use excel today, but wanted to match the data to the picture.

    Jim
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