iphone apps for collectors?

[unmovedmover]

Has anyone seen any good applications for managing comic lists for the iphone? I could see a really useful app around creating and managing want/have lists. I'd love to have this for going to shows and even just down to the local store - "Hmm, did I need issue 45 or 46?"

[Old Fashion PB and J]

I just use my comics registry. My raw books I have a general running tab in my head.

[Boozad]

Check this out. Not tried it myself but my mate seems to think it's pretty nifty.

[MagnetoWasRight]

Yeah, I've been looking for the same thing. An app to use at conventions would be awesome. Right now I just use the NOTES app and list the books I need to pick up.

[Drakeprimeone]

Do any of you know if the Iphone supports spread sheet programs like Excel or Open Office?

[Ghost Town]

Do any of you know if the Iphone supports spread sheet programs like Excel or Open Office?

Yes. iPhones can open Excel files. I break up my Excel comic checklist into smaller files and it works pretty well.

[moonlite]

I had a customer come in the store and use his Iphone to get his excel spreadsheet from his google account. Apparently you can keep the lists online at google and access them there. Been meaning to try that but haven't gotten it done yet. Only drawback would be if internet connection stank. I have a free app called DOCUMENTS that will open spreadsheet and text documents once you email to yourself and download them to the phone.

[spoonerism]

Check out the pull list features of Comixology, They have an iPhone app. http://www.comixology.com/

 

At least one of my customers uses it and loves it.

[Stronguy]

Comic Collector from http://www.collectorz.com/comic/ is working on an iPhone app right now. They sent out an email a couple of weeks ago looking for beta testers.

[sckao]

 

There are several apps that allow you to use your iPhone to hold files.

 

I use Air Sharing and also something called Print n Share. (I also have WePrint to allow printing.)

 

Air Sharing handles RTF, Excel files, etc...

 

 

[Mac Man]

There are several apps that allow you to use your iPhone to hold files.

 

I use Air Sharing and also something called Print n Share. (I also have WePrint to allow printing.)

 

Air Sharing handles RTF, Excel files, etc...

 

 

Nice! Can't wait to try this as I'd love to be able to keep a copy of my database with me.

[ComicsAndCode]

I don't see anything on collectorz.com about an iPhone app...where is it?

[Stronguy]

I don't see anything on collectorz.com about an iPhone app...where is it?

 

It was in an email they sent out to registered users. I can't find it so I guess I deleted it since I don't have an iPhone.

[Stronguy]

Collectorz just sent out an email about their iPhone app. Looks decent for $10 but you need Comic Collector Pro to use it. That's another $50. However, I must say, this program is really good and worth the $50, so it's win-win.

 

http://www.collectorz.com/comic/iphone-app.php

 

 

[sniderwj]

Collectorz just sent out an email about their iPhone app. Looks decent for $10 but you need Comic Collector Pro to use it. That's another $50. However, I must say, this program is really good and worth the $50, so it's win-win.

 

http://www.collectorz.com/comic/iphone-app.php

 

 

(thumbs u

 

I just downloaded this today.. can't wait to get home and import my collection to my phone

[shortstack comics]

Ran home at lunch and spent $60 on the whole set-up. seems good so far

[Aman619]

is it only for Modern/New comics>?

 

[sniderwj]

is it only for Modern/New comics>?

 

They rely on users to submit comic that aren't in the database already. They do a good job on getting the modern stuff up soon after it is released. As for the older and independent stuff there might be a place holder for the issue but no real deep info.

 

If you submit corrections you can use their forum here to alert the admins that there is a change to be made.

 

They are a really great group of folks. I've been using the software for about 5 or 6 years now.

[Stronguy]

is it only for Modern/New comics>?

 

No, in fact I don't use it for moderns at all. One of the handy features if being able to add books to the database but marking them as "Not In Collection". When I first got the program I entered every Marvel comic and a bunch of DC titles that I might get eventually. There are just skeleton records but they are in there and can be used for creating a want list. So now when I get a new book I go to the list, enter a much or as little information as I want and change the status to "In Collection".

 

It's really pretty simple.