If your cards are insured...here's another thing to consider...

[h2oya311]

My only issue with this is that I never feel like my collection is complete. I suppose one could update the catalog as they go along, so my near complete set of Helmar Stamps could be amended when I finally snag a relatively easy, but somehow not in my collection yet, Babe Adams.

I’m not allowed to leave this earth until a few of my pre-war set endeavors are complete!

Edited to add: but holy crap, what a beautiful display and great idea!

[Scott L.]

Really beautiful!

[x2drich2000]

Phil, these look great, what software did you use to create them?

[todeen]

Originally Posted by Scott L.

Really beautiful!

+1

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[Phil68]

Originally Posted by h2oya311

My only issue with this is that I never feel like my collection is complete. I suppose one could update the catalog as they go along, so my near complete set of Helmar Stamps could be amended when I finally snag a relatively easy, but somehow not in my collection yet, Babe Adams.

I’m not allowed to leave this earth until a few of my pre-war set endeavors are complete!

Edited to add: but holy crap, what a beautiful display and great idea!

THANK YOU, ALL!!!
I can't tell you how much I appreciate the kind words!


I definitely understand the "never finished" aspect. In fact, I added a ledger page for market updates when prices fluctuate.

Also, as time goes on--I'll update with another volume each year. Once the templates are there, it won't be too bad updating. Of course, I don't add that much to my collection these days that would require a catalog, Lol.

I use quite a bit of various software but it's likely with some trial and error a good calendar maker could work. I wouldn't spend too much on software.
More expensive generally means more complicated and less intuitive.

I have a lot of the software as I use it for creating Banty Red collections. It's been obtained over a period of 10 years so I never really "felt" the cost.

[Phil68]

Here's a couple more...I'm trying to leave notes for my kids. Like in the notes on the 52 Dodgers Team Set "never discount a 52 Dodger in high grade. If the price is too high--so be it. Unless you need blood or shelter...keep it." Lol

[Madi$on18joshua]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!! such a great idea! and you're graphics and verbiage are so "Heritage" like!

[irv]

Very nice, Phil.!!

I am also going through some of my cards and re-scanning the ones I didn't do a very good job on the first time.

While I am doing that I am also making small notes and placing them between the sleeve and the top loader letting my son and/or my wife know the value/rarity of my higher end cards in case something were to ever happen to me.

I like your idea much better but with my lack of computer skills, my way will have to do for now.

Thanks for sharing.

[Phil68]

Originally Posted by irv

Very nice, Phil.!!

I am also going through some of my cards and re-scanning the ones I didn't do a very good job on the first time.

While I am doing that I am also making small notes and placing them between the sleeve and the top loader letting my son and/or my wife know the value/rarity of my higher end cards in case something were to ever happen to me.

I like your idea much better but with my lack of computer skills, my way will have to do for now.

Thanks for sharing.

Notes are good!! It's something we don't think about too often but it's important.
I have an absurd collection of negatives that include original Conlon, Burke and Brace and regional photographers from 1940-1980...too many to count, really.
I'm ashamed of what I've spent but my kids can enjoy their modest fruit. How on Earth can I mark all of 'em?
One day at a time, I spose.
Good luck to you!!!

[Phil68]

Here are a couple more pages...love Sundays!