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[Razor2k]

Hi All !!

 

Posted this on another thread.. but believe it was wrong one to do so....I am new!

 

I am new to this forum and to NGC. I was wondering if anyone can suggest a good inventory software for my personal coin collection. I've tried the trial version of "coinmanage 2011". Looking for any input as to what you all may enjoy using or have tried.

 

Any input positive and/or negative will be appreciated!

 

Thanks and happy collecting to all!

 

[Bugmann1974]

I just use Excell spreadsheets.

[Old Pueblo]

Excel

 

Welcome Razor!

[TomB]

I also use Excel.

[HiHoAudio]

Excel is great but can be difficult for some to grasp.

 

If you use the Word table function you can get nearly the same results with less screaming and pulling of hair.

 

All of my spreadsheets are in Word format and I am very happy with the results.

[HiHoAudio]

Not to belabor the obvious but the new NGC Collection Manager works pretty well once you get the hang of it.

 

And it's free.

[johnny9434]

welcome to the boards. enjoy

[Coinsman63]

Welcome.

 

I created my own MS Excel spreadsheet.

[Hard Times]

Well I gotta go with the bunch here. Excel set up to your own liking, is the way to go. It allows flexibility and record keeping, multiple sheets for buying, selling, etc. Here is to big brother Microsoft.

[StubbyMac-migration]

My first post here, too!

 

Cast another vote for Excel. I use it for everything. I even have a small photo of each coin included on it's line and, where applicable, additional close-ups of die details and such to assist with the description.

 

Cheers!

[James_OldeTowne]

Another vote for Excel! The spreadsheet need not be complicated at all. Mine only has a dozen columns in it, and some of those are just for fun.

[Simple Collector]

I actually like the collection software on Heritage.

[messydesk]

Quite some time ago, I downloaded as many trial versions of coin collection inventory software as I could find and tried them all. I ended up hating many of them right out of the gate. The few I sort of liked presented me with deal-breaking limitations in short order.

 

Excel works best for most people, as it's most intuitive. If you're adept at using Access, that can be more powerful. If you don't want to pay for Excel, there's Gnumeric or OpenOffice.

[jgrinz]

I have used coin manage for 4 years running ...

I like it ...

[Razor2k]

Thanks for all of your responces!!!

 

I will try Excel...never had the need for it before.... but i am sure i willl need it now!

 

thank-you.....Razor