How do you keep track of your collection?

[Waylander]

I'm a Mac person, with an iPhone, and after trying to get Booxter and Collectorz to work on my three Macs (mine, the wifes and work comp) AND my iPhone, I eventually gave up after talking with support and messageboards and just created an Excel database that I access using Dropbox, so I have access to all my data, anywhere, anytime so I can see what I have, and what I need.

 

After all the hassle, it works out well.

 

Dude, for the IT dummies, what's Dropbox? I use Excel on my pc, but also have an IPad I would like the use.

[Skynwalker]

Excel...I love my spreadsheet

[Transplant]

I'm a Mac person, with an iPhone, and after trying to get Booxter and Collectorz to work on my three Macs (mine, the wifes and work comp) AND my iPhone, I eventually gave up after talking with support and messageboards and just created an Excel database that I access using Dropbox, so I have access to all my data, anywhere, anytime so I can see what I have, and what I need.

 

After all the hassle, it works out well.

 

Dude, for the IT dummies, what's Dropbox? I use Excel on my pc, but also have an IPad I would like the use.

 

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=what+is+dropbox

[underthebigw]

I've got the BEST system.

 

I let Greggy tell me if I already own something.

[Whizzer]

I hand write them down...in a book...with a pen

[osborn_fr]

I use my homemade web site.

Quite Spartans but it does the job:

 

osborn_france comics collection

[Waylander]

I'm a Mac person, with an iPhone, and after trying to get Booxter and Collectorz to work on my three Macs (mine, the wifes and work comp) AND my iPhone, I eventually gave up after talking with support and messageboards and just created an Excel database that I access using Dropbox, so I have access to all my data, anywhere, anytime so I can see what I have, and what I need.

 

After all the hassle, it works out well.

 

Dude, for the IT dummies, what's Dropbox? I use Excel on my pc, but also have an IPad I would like the use.

 

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=what+is+dropbox

 

Thank you

[PBK78]

so it seems Collectorz.com is the preferred choice. is it a subscription service (yearly fee) or one time hit (buy the software and move on)?

 

 

[crazyhips]

Comicbase makes it pretty easy to import from excel.

[PBK78]

I use stashmycomics for it's priceguide and excel compatibility. Does Collectorz provide you with up to date price guide for all your books?

[heliosten]

Comicbase makes it pretty easy to import from excel.

 

I love Comicbase! It has it's faults but most of them have nothing to do with the application itself. Very customizable, lots of info at your fingertips that you don't have to input yourself, weekly update (not free), reporting is stellar.

 

Cons are that it isn't cheap, no mobile app for me unless I pay $100 to upgrade to the next version and it tends to be a resource hog on your computer (to the point that I built a computer just for the app).

 

 

[mister_not_so_nice]

so it seems Collectorz.com is the preferred choice. is it a subscription service (yearly fee) or one time hit (buy the software and move on)?

 

 

One time fee.

 

Some major upgrades require an additional fee. I think I have paid for 1 or 2 upgrades in the 5years I have used the program, bringing to total cost so far to about $60.

[Dick Pontoon]

I use this:

 

 

Specifically, the part that's not thinking about boobs.

[comicdonna]

I use the registry.

[MightyBeanComics]

Not too well. I was excited to buy an Iron Fist 14 and 2 days later found 2 already in my collection.

[PBK78]

Well, name a price!

[Stryfe1000]

 

I DL'd the trial version of this last night. Initially thought it was impressive till I tried to input 2 copies of the same book in different grades.

 

No instructions on how. If it can be done. I'd recommend it. If not, I'll go back to good old Excel.

 

Anyone here know if this is possible? Some expert guidance would be appreciated before I decide whether to buy a copy or not.

 

What software are you asking about?

 

CLZ Collectorz

 

Right-click on the comic book in the list view & select "duplicate" - that'll give you two slots for the same book, and you can then change the grades as you see fit.

 

Thanks for this.

 

Tried it and it works like a charm.

 

Entered the 100 books allowed in the trial and found it really easy to use. Searching is a doddle and visually, it's great to look at. Bought the Pro version last night. Now to start entering the entire collection.

[MagnetoWasRight]

Quick question for those of you that use the COLLECTORZ software. Is there a way to note whether a comic book is raw or graded? Can you add the CGC information such as grade and/or graders notes?

[Murlin]

Question to those that use the Collectorz software. Can you add actual scans of your book to each entry if you like? Does the program allow you to scan the barcode off of CGC labels and enter that information as well?

 

Thanks.

[The Kaptain]

Quick question for those of you that use the COLLECTORZ software. Is there a way to note whether a comic book is raw or graded? Can you add the CGC information such as grade and/or graders notes?

 

Yes, you can add anything to the title of the book. If it's a graded book, I add "CGC 9.6", etc, to the "issue ext" field.

 

Also, I have a separate database for raw and graded books.