#48249
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I've been meaning to keep an inventory of my collection for years, but just never got around to doing it. After the recent misfortune with my globe shelf, it kinda kick started my desire to try it again. Collector's Insurance Agency sends out a small newsletter periodicaly and this last one told of a website that does this. Keeps your items with 10 pictures per item, price list, even video. It is ITaggit.com. Well I went there, registered and tried with a couple of cans. I'm no computer genius, but I couldn't figure out how the thing works. To me, it's basically what "My Pictures" is on a computer. Couldn't figure out how to organize or add pricing.
There are also some free sites on the web but they have to be downloaded and most use Windows Vista. With dial-up, downloading large programs takes hours and then they don't work for me.
So does anyone use and recommend a program that is simple to use with items listed, description,pictures, pricing (paid and current valueh) and any other valuable info? And it can be backup saved to a thumbdrive or disc. Thank you.
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Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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#48250
Sat Nov 01 2008 06:01 AM
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Gary i use colletors software i bought off the net on CD many years ago. It's cheap but works. I let Wes (thermfactor) borrow the CD but haven't gotten it back yet.
I can post some pics if you want to see it. I don't if you can still buy it or not but i could send you my CD if that place isn't in around anymore as soon as i get it from Wes and you don't keep it for a year. LOL
Looking for anything from Hoosier Pete, Platolene 500 and Red Bird.
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#48251
Sat Nov 01 2008 08:01 AM
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i would also like a nice & easy to use software for cataloging a collection
[This message has been edited by roadrelics@aol.com (edited 11-01-2008).]
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#48252
Sat Nov 01 2008 08:06 AM
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Gary, Here is how I do it: http://www.oldgas.com/shoptalk/ubb/Forum1/HTML/006247.html It really helped me out when I had a claim on a broken globe. If you use Excel I can send you a starter spreadsheet file with formulas,etc. I have also heard of people using QuickBooks to organize their collections. Good Luck, Kim ------------------
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#48253
Sat Nov 01 2008 09:33 AM
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I keep it simple, all I use is a Microsoft Spreadsheet, List item ( description) cost, FMV , date purchased.. Save one picture of everything in JEP file in My Pictures, done..cheap too..
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#48254
Sat Nov 01 2008 10:26 AM
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The best and easiest as well as the cheapest way is to use an Excel spreadsheet. This is simple to use and will suffice in any claim issues. Pics are great too, but FMV is better. Remember, CI only requires items to be scheduled with them that have an individual value of $5000 or more
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#48255
Sat Nov 01 2008 11:00 AM
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I use Microsoft Word for my items and keep my pictures on CD. An Excel spreadsheet would work great also and would calculate totals. Don't know if I would want to try to transfer mine over at this point though.
Keith
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#48256
Sat Nov 01 2008 10:17 PM
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Gary,
If you have MS Office, take a look at MS Access. It has an inventory/assets template which allows you to attach things like photos.
Ed
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#48257
Sat Nov 01 2008 11:02 PM
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Thanks for your help Wes,Gas collector & Kethia......it seems these Microsoft programs you suggest may seem to work just fine & they are already installed on my computer......
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#48258
Thu Nov 06 2008 08:36 AM
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I just purchased this off ebay. It looks like what I'm exactly looking for. The seller has hundreds and from a question I asked him, they are all the same (even though they say "dolls, toy trains, signs, etc". The program can be customized to fit your specifics. They have a download version that eliminates the shipping cost, but with dial up, I opted for the CD. I'll let you know how it goes once received, installed and I get a chance to work on it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=190263560207
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#48259
Thu Nov 06 2008 08:47 AM
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Oh yea, I almost forgot. The seller has some in regular auctions and some with Buy It Now. All the same software. I just looked at his other auctions until I found one with BIN.
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#48260
Thu Nov 06 2008 09:04 AM
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Thanks much for the info Gary.....i will get one also for that price of $9.95 !!!
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#48261
Thu Nov 06 2008 09:12 AM
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Roadrelics, if getting a CD, it's $5.50 shipping. You still have less then 15 bucks in it. I have been checking all the electronic stores around town and no one has software geared just to collectibles. Closest thing was Quicken Pro or various MS versions. This software is a least 1/2 the price and I don't have to use my brain too much. I hope!!!
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#48262
Thu Nov 06 2008 10:04 AM
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Someone keep us updated on how good this software is after they have used it. A little product review would be great. I might have to consider it.
Keith
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#48263
Tue Nov 11 2008 07:47 AM
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Hang on to your money...for now anyway. I received the CD version yesterday and installed it. I can't get the pictures to work though. It's a simple copy/paste procedure but it's not taking into their item picture block. I tried to log onto the treasuresoft website for help but it's unavailable! So I emailed the seller asking for suggestions and have yet to hear back.
Another disappointment is you can't keep a running total of money spent or current value. There IS much detailed info entry for an item but costs are not totaled. The description says it can be "customized" but I have yet to find anything that will do this. What I want is to sub catalogue into "CANS" "GLOBES" etc. but don't know if it's possible yet.
I'm still playing with it and waiting on a seller response but as of right now, don't be in any hurry to purchase this. I may wind up buying Quicken Pro in the end.
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#48264
Tue Nov 11 2008 08:58 AM
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I use MS Access. It's a little spendy, but if I need to share information with someone who might need it, I can export into an Excel spreadsheet. What I like is its capability to find a group of items quickly (query function). I can make tables of information I discover later and also connect them with the original item without having to reformat stuff. The best comparison I can make is to a modern library catalog. Unless you're running Windows Vista, you can get a 2003 version of Access for a lot less money. (Anything above Access 2.0 is just fine.) A great function is that you can embed a thumbnail photo of the item in its record. This really helps if you're a visual person, which I suspect we all are with our love for pretty petro.
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Tue Nov 11 2008 11:00 AM
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The software Jarvis was talking about is great! Sounds like it has a lot of the features you want, Gary. I will be mailing his copy back to him tomorrow, so maybe he can share with you then. LOL. Tara
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Tue Nov 11 2008 06:37 PM
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OK...a couple of problems solved. I now have pics with my items but it's a really, really weird way to get them there. Also, you can create "New Collection" to sub divide your collection into globes, maps, etc. This program does not have a cost/value total so I'm not too happy about that. A couple of more things kinda irritate me too. Nothing major though.
Do I recommend this software? NO. I think MS Access (as mentioned by others) or Quicken Pro and even an Excell spreadsheet MAY do more things for you. Save your $$$$.
Tara or JJ, does that program total cost for you? Jarvis and I have talked and he is willing to loan me the program. If it will total cost/value, I'll give it a shot. Tara, if you haven't already mailed it back to John, email me for my address. Thanks.
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#48267
Tue Nov 11 2008 06:48 PM
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Gary, You can total purchase price or current price which i use as replacement cost. Pic loading is like ebay... click browse and look for your pics.
It is a MS access based program. I don't think the company is in bussiness any more.
Tara... if Gary wants to try it just send it to him. Don't tell Wes and i still want to tease Wes. LOL
Looking for anything from Hoosier Pete, Platolene 500 and Red Bird.
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Tue Nov 11 2008 07:10 PM
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Gary.......i bought this same program you bought on ebay & before i did that was one of my questions to them,"will this program keep a running total of prices" I recieved an answer back, yes click file & i can't remember the rest but they assured me it would....they also answered my emails promptly & were very helpful......i have not recievd the program yet, but will let you know what happens
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Tue Nov 11 2008 07:48 PM
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Roadrelics, there is a "Report" thing under "Files" and you type in item numbers or dates or other info and it will give you a total. It's not a column total like I'd like though. But then, I'm OCD. LOL
If you have any trouble getting pictures to transfer, just let me know.
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Tue Nov 11 2008 07:53 PM
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E-mail sent, Gary. :-) John, as far as teasing Wes, you know I'm all for that! But, I have a feeling he'll find out, since you did post on a forum that he also reads! LOL. Tara
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Sun Nov 16 2008 06:21 AM
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OK...this is the last I will harp on this topic. I stated earlier that I would NOT recommend this program. With a little more practice and answers from the site program support, it is now easy to use. And I like it!!! The support person is fantastic and answered all my "DA" questions courteously and quickly. The program does a lot of stuff and do I recommend it now? YES.
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