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sceic2
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We have had this discuss sometime ago, but we have added new members to our discussions and perhaps things have changed with our current members and maybe someone has a better way to skin this critter.
How does everyone keep track of his or her collection
I have two large 4-inch D-ring binders that are completely packed with page after page after page of my collection. These binders contain an inventory system to keep track of my collection. I use MS Word as my base software. I keep my inventory arranged by manufacturer and then by each series that particular manufacturer sells. Each section is separated from all the others by a divider page. I have also copied all the diorama pictures from the K&C web site and used them to make a front and back cover for each of the binders and a set of pictures appropriately placed in front of their particular series section in the binder. It makes a great homemade book. It’s handy for showing off my collection to my friends before I invite them over for a viewing and I love to show my guys off.
In the binder, the system I have developed is simple. I copy a picture of the set (men, vehicles, or whatever) from a web site that has what I consider to be the best picture (some sites have smaller pictures and they don't look as good as the sites that have the larger pictures). If I cannot find a picture, then I use my digital camera and take a picture. I prefer the manufacturers pictures simply because I am a horrible photographer. I then size the picture onto the MS Word document so that I can have two columns per page. Under each picture, on the first line, I put the manufacturers item number and my cost to acquire it (and shipping, listed separately) and on the second line the name of the item. I also note the quantity I have of each set.
I use this system to help me keep track of what I have and what I what to have and what I have had. It is also a way that I can pass on to my children the value of this collection. I have kept every single original box and I have put a picture of each item associated with a specific box both in the box and taped to the outside of the box for easy identification by someone not familiar with the various sets and the various manufacturer’s numbering systems. I keep them in numerical order so that someone can see the inventory, find the item and then find the box as easily as possible. I have a very large collection and if it were just stored without an inventory system, I pity the person trying to find a specific box for a specific set from among the this large number of sets and boxes
So, back to my question, “How does everyone keep track of his or her collection ”
How does everyone keep track of his or her collection
I have two large 4-inch D-ring binders that are completely packed with page after page after page of my collection. These binders contain an inventory system to keep track of my collection. I use MS Word as my base software. I keep my inventory arranged by manufacturer and then by each series that particular manufacturer sells. Each section is separated from all the others by a divider page. I have also copied all the diorama pictures from the K&C web site and used them to make a front and back cover for each of the binders and a set of pictures appropriately placed in front of their particular series section in the binder. It makes a great homemade book. It’s handy for showing off my collection to my friends before I invite them over for a viewing and I love to show my guys off.
In the binder, the system I have developed is simple. I copy a picture of the set (men, vehicles, or whatever) from a web site that has what I consider to be the best picture (some sites have smaller pictures and they don't look as good as the sites that have the larger pictures). If I cannot find a picture, then I use my digital camera and take a picture. I prefer the manufacturers pictures simply because I am a horrible photographer. I then size the picture onto the MS Word document so that I can have two columns per page. Under each picture, on the first line, I put the manufacturers item number and my cost to acquire it (and shipping, listed separately) and on the second line the name of the item. I also note the quantity I have of each set.
I use this system to help me keep track of what I have and what I what to have and what I have had. It is also a way that I can pass on to my children the value of this collection. I have kept every single original box and I have put a picture of each item associated with a specific box both in the box and taped to the outside of the box for easy identification by someone not familiar with the various sets and the various manufacturer’s numbering systems. I keep them in numerical order so that someone can see the inventory, find the item and then find the box as easily as possible. I have a very large collection and if it were just stored without an inventory system, I pity the person trying to find a specific box for a specific set from among the this large number of sets and boxes
So, back to my question, “How does everyone keep track of his or her collection
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