Collector Software

It sounds like a good program and this is some excellent information about it. Most of the "cataloging" information I have on my scale diecasts generally just consists of a large folder of the photographs I have taken if them ! I could do a better job I am sure and software can make it easier.

I also use MS Excel for my collection documentation.  I have not heard of Recollector so can't comment on it.  I also use hobbyDB.com a lot and you can document your collection there with photos.  It's a free online DB.

With Recollector, does it have an MS Excel data upload function?  That would be really useful so you don't have to retype everything over again!

@karl I think it probably does have a feature enabling you to upload data from an Excel workbook. Here is what it says about thst in the description: "It's easy to upload existing spreadsheets, attach image files to your item records and export your collections to spreadsheets and custom reports."

This topic comes up periodically. There are some very nice software packages out there. For me, hobbyDB is the game-changer. It's intuitive and provides an online record of our collections, one that is not prone to loss if a computer crashes or a hard drive becomes corrupted. The great thing about hobbyDB is that it has added functionality; it's more than a spreadsheet. You can buy, sell, and communicate with other collectors. It's like the Drob Box for collectors. 

@jkuvakas Thanks very much John. I have not heard of this. Seems very interesting. I shall investigate.

@karl Thanks Karl. After I saw John’s post, I re-read yours and then realized you had mentioned hobbyDB as well. I just forgot. Thanks again.

I add items to the DB but have not been good about adding my own collection to hobbyDB.  Here is my page (collection, etc):

https://www.hobbydb.com/marketplaces/hobbydb/users/stroget?show_list_stats=false&show_list_top_ten=false

hobbydb is only as good as the accuracy of entries. Take the info with a grain of salt. I curate three brands but I admittedly have not done a good job policing the entries. I think I got tired of correcting others. 

@mg-harv You are right - it's like wiki, it's only as good as the information that is entered!  It's a group effort.  I also correct things when I see them...

The man who founded Wikipedia envisioned it as a database that would become self-correcting as it expanded. Over the years, it has become more reliable. HobbyDB is like that. The problem with any database, including hard-bound collector's guides, is that they are only as accurate as the information assembled. With hobbyDB, corrections can easily be made, and updates are just as easily entered.

The great thing about hobbyDB is that you can log your collection, add to it, or sell from it, all in one place. Even if you use it only to build an inventory, it has a lot of value.