Coin Collecting Software(Australia)

[trout]

I much rather simply open my albums

That's not what record keeping is about, and you know it, you stirrer! :diablo:

If I kept accurate records of what this hobby really cost me it would scare the bejesus out of me.
I am happier living with my ignorance

[Episoda]

Thank you everyone who has given me useful information, I am glad i said something now. :sun_bespectacled:

[robbiegal]

I much rather simply open my albums

That's not what record keeping is about, and you know it, you stirrer! :diablo:

If I kept accurate records of what this hobby really cost me it would scare the bejesus out of me.
I am happier living with my ignorance

with you on that one

[Fulvio]

If I kept accurate records of what this hobby really cost me it would scare the bejesus out of me.

Hehe.. fortunately, the money bin proper was all sourced at face value (well, plus a little petrol and time I guess). So as long as I ignore about five grand of NCLT from my early years, and the odd moment of weakness courtesy of various forum members, its all good. Might even be slightly in the black, if I ever find someone to buy it.

[trout]

if I ever find someone to buy it

You may have to bite the bullet get on Flea Bay and flog some of your extras off to finance your living arrangements mate.
I have flogged off quite a bit of my "Granny bait" to finance REAL coins over the last few months :good:
If you have a whole bunch of them damned purple $2 coins they are still selling well at the moment so why not "Cash In" on those before the bubble bursts ?
Just thinking out loud Mate :angel:

[runway]

Is this "Off Topic"

[robbiegal]

not really runway
it's about inventories
and how the stats don't stack up over the years

[runway]

Good reading anyway....

[tigergirl]

Hi
Utter noob, etc...

With the spreadsheets, how detailed do you get with them? ie what column headers do you have? I'm assuming the usual: denomination, description, grade, year, mint mark (if any). Any others? I really haven't kept any records of when and where I bought them except with all the M mintmarks I have were done on the mobile presses by myself. Mainly collect $1 coins in all forms (MYO, Commemorative, subscription, etc) and some proof sets if I like them.
Any info would be appreciated.
Many thanks

[Fulvio]

With the spreadsheets, how detailed do you get with them?

Hi, and welcome aboard. Hope you enjoy your stay.

You will find different people record different things. Some go into great detail, even including date and location found, or price paid. Others just have basic info. It really comes down to your needs. There is quite a difference between a catalogue telling you what exists, and an inventory documenting the value of your collection.

So its really all about what YOUR needs are, and how much time and effort you're prepared to expend on paperwork.

[markn]

Here's mine:

Ref Number   Country   Denomination   Year   Mint   Grade   Classification   Location   Purchase Date    Purchase Price    Purchase Location   Image   Notes    Location

[trout]

This is the only coin "Software" I have :laugh2:

[purplepennyhunter]

Welcome to the forum Tigergirl

[tigergirl]

With Excel, I guess you could say that I'm bordering on Advanced level as I use it a lot for work (3 line formulas and pivot tables with the occasional macro thrown in) and could analyse anything to death from a warehousing/inventory perspective. I don't think I want to go down that path with this but am very happy with the info that was given.

Many thanks!

[Unicorn]

This is the only coin "Software" I have :laugh2:

And you should see him do the Moonwalk when he puts it on!!!!!