My last question about the size of collections showed some really big ones that give us beginning collectors some idea what we're in for over the long haul.

So, I have another question for you.  How do you keep track of what you've got?

Again, I'll start this and say I keep everything in an Excel file that contains a wealth of information about the product including my purchase cost.  That being said, I'm in the process of migrating that simple flat database to a fully realtional one in Access.

I keep track of my collection as a Word document, listed roughly by edition or company, book price, and value. Not the greatest information wise, but serves its purpose.

ShaneG.

Basically, I use the famous checklist pdf, keeping in memory whatever is missing on that list.

I am planning to move to a MySQL database when I have the time and I'm in the right mood.

Excel. I'd prefer a database, but I'm a 12th-level Excel user and a zero-level NPC with any database programs.

Multiple page excell document.  It is getting really huge to.

J

Another vote for multi sheet Excel document. One sheet for fantasy RPGs, another for milsim RPGs, another for wargames, another for wargame magazines (mags w/ games in them), etc.

For the FRPG section everything is organized first according to system(AD&D 1st ed, AD&D 2n ed, OD&D, Hackmaster, etc) then alphabetically. Columns include system, title, edition, contents (adventure, sourcebook, camaign, etc), code reference, publisher, year, condition, and cost. Seems to work great for me. I take a printed copy with me place to place.

Oh yes, yet another vote for excel.
I am a complete spreadsheet geek.  

Plaag wrote:I keep track of my collection as a Word document, listed roughly by edition or company, book price, and value. Not the greatest information wise, but serves its purpose.

ShaneG.

Me too

And for my boardgames on a wonderfull website trictrac.com

johnhuck wrote:Nothing.  Its all in my head! Which expalins why I often end up buying stuff I already own.

ditto here