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Numismatic Discussion => Coin Chit Chat => Topic started by: proof27 on June 05, 2014, 08:17:15 PM

Title: Coin & Note Database
Post by: proof27 on June 05, 2014, 08:17:15 PM
Not sure if this is the right area to put up, but was wondering what do you lot use for keeping records for your collections? Any recommendations on software. I'm still fairly fresh at collecting but have more than a few now and just been using excel, which isn't bad, but I'd like something more professional. Thanks for any input .
Title: RE: Coin & Note Database
Post by: ausproofs on June 05, 2014, 09:02:49 PM
Hey P27,

If you Google you will find a list of software people use. It will cost you a few $$ but that might be the best way to keep records...I personally use excel.

Other option is to register with PCGS or NGC ...they provide a free service to keep records.  Only catch is their system is only helpful if you have their coins. ...I also use PCGS system as 90% of my coins are PCGS Graded. .


Cheers,
Title: RE: Coin & Note Database
Post by: humpybong on June 05, 2014, 09:15:13 PM
I use Excel as well, a spreadsheet that was designed for aussie coins by a dealer in NSW.

Have modified it to suit my needs.  If anyone wants a copy of the original master by email just PM me.
Title: RE: Coin & Note Database
Post by: Bigfellani5 on June 06, 2014, 10:06:29 PM
Try compass collectibles. I sell it for$20. There is a trail version you can play with first
Title: RE: Coin & Note Database
Post by: proof27 on June 08, 2014, 09:19:21 PM
Thanks humpybong, this is perfect, way better than my tryhard excel version.
Title: RE: Coin & Note Database
Post by: robbiegal on June 09, 2014, 05:48:25 PM
hey guys can you put photo images into the excel doc?
Title: RE: Coin & Note Database
Post by: proof27 on June 09, 2014, 06:45:58 PM
Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='51867' dateline='1402301905'hey guys can you put photo images into the excel doc?



Great question RG, I will sus it out.
Title: RE: Coin & Note Database
Post by: markn on June 09, 2014, 06:48:09 PM
Quote from: 'proof27' pid='51878' dateline='1402305358'
Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='51867' dateline='1402301905'hey guys can you put photo images into the excel doc?



Great question RG, I will sus it out.

Yes, but you wouldn't want to.  The file size would grow out of control very quickly.  Rather than putting the image in the file put a link to the image in it.  Store all of your coin images and your Excel catalog in the same folder.  Then for each coin record in your database just insert a link that points to the right picture.  Then it's just a matter of clicking on the link in Excel and you can see your picture.  I did it that way for years.
Title: RE: Coin & Note Database
Post by: proof27 on June 09, 2014, 07:13:02 PM
What markn said :dance2:
Title: RE: Coin & Note Database
Post by: robbiegal on June 09, 2014, 08:25:05 PM
oh ta
I might just try that