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| DaleFan | Aug 3 2014, 10:13 AM Post #26 |
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I use a self designed FileMakerPro database for my buy.sell.trade deal and will be converting my Clarisworks/Appleworks databases into FilemakerPro at some point. I want one LARGE database instead of 10 different little ones. And I want to add at least one photo. I may need a mainframe when I'm done. As far as physical storage I use the Jammer cases (48 cars) with each cell containing a foam pad to hold the cars from bouncing around. They are FRAGILE so I have a bunch without the handles and some with taped up doors. I organized my cars by REAL Makes and Models, but separated by Matchbox, Hot Wheels, JL etc. So if someone says they want to see all Johnny Lightning 1970 Camaros I can find the one Jammer case labeled as such. I have some favorite castings that have gone to a 2nd Jammer (HW Nomads) because of customs I have bought or made myself. For items with a significant blister package (face of celebrity, historical site etc) I keep them stored in totes. Same with most of my BOXED NASCAR items and 1/43 scale Endurance racing items. The key was to start early (during the first 200) and be consistent. Even when using 10 different databases I was consistent (as possible) with my data entry formats. I also have a summary sheet (spread sheet) that gives me my collection breakdown by who made them (Mattel, Ertl, Greenlight), how many I have, how much they cost and an idea of their worth. I used to print hard copies out at least once a month back in the day, but after I went over the 5000 total item mark the expense of ink and paper (and time to print) was not a good idea. I BACKUP using "Time Machine" on my Apple computer which has come in handy at least twice in the past two years. |
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