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I believe he uses simply html and notepad and it works well. You can click on Argentina for a good example.
What do you use and why? Also wondering if at some time Tim might create something which would permit a member to post want lists for their collection that another member can access via their profile. It could be a simple Excel sheet type listing template, from # 1-2000, and a member can delete the numbers they have and add sub-numbers, such as 123a. I think this might create more member-to-member trading.
Just some random thoughts. Let us know yours.
Mike in NC / meostamps
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I do, but not comprehensively. For example I am working on a wantlist of all Minnesota Post Offices I want a cancel from, but I also want an example of all machine cancels used in the state. Getting a comprehensive list of those is challenging.
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I keep an inventory list in Lotus for each stamp issuing entity. The lists are complete with all major numbers from the Scott catalog. I enter new stamps as I obtain them. Empty spaces work as a want list. Minor catalog numbers are entered if I obtain such a stamp. It took a little while to set up, but it works like clockwork now as I enter the new numbers in when I get new catalogs. The updates are done at the same time that I update the value changes.
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For me Excel ( or calcoffice if you prefer free software ) above all.
Easy to understand and easy to use.
It is compatible with every operating systems.
You can also easily publish the data on the web.
bye
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I have wantlists/inventory lists. It is all on paper. I suppose I should put it on the computer and then I could access it from my phone, but that seems like a big project. I have a lot that I still want.
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I have wnt lists for only the countries that I have specialty albums for. The rest of my WW collection gets ticked off in my Scott Catalogs.
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I keep hard copies of the countries I collect in the spreadsheet that comes with Microsoft Works. I also post those stamps with CV's of less than $100 at my trading blog at http://LPD4.blogspot.com
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03:55:41am
Collecting postally used World Wide, many years ago I realized that if I kept lists of just my favorite nations, I'd spend more time playing inventory clerk than stamp collector.
My list is my albums.
Put an approval book together and I'll open that album and check to see if there is a space needing a particular stamp, if so, I bid, and sometimes keep a note reminding me that certain stamps are only wanted to improve one that I have and might not deserve a bidding war. Others might be the last stamp needed to fill a set or more importantly a page.
I haven't been to a real stamp show in years, and probably will not be able to do so now anyway, but when I did, I might sit down the preceeding week and make a short list of certain preferred countries or topics that I really wanted, but nothing extensive. In fact I'd usually complete that task by snipping a printed list from Stamp Collector or Linn's and circling the object of my passion for that show, but that's all
Now sometimes I have bought a duplicate, but not that often and over the years i've managed to find a willing home by trading or even gifting to some budding collector.
I remember a friend who seemed infatuated with her lists that she kept by marking her new Scott's catalog each year in pencil. She spent the best part of two spring months moving her check marks to the new catalog after which she sold her old Scott's to me or another collector in our circle, usually for a pittance.
So, I knew very well what she needed, and what she had in her eight or ten volume Scott's International I did say years ago, right ? because everything was clearly marked in the old catalogs and to me it was laughable as far as completeness was concerned.
Well that is my system and while it may not satisfy everyone here, it works for me. Perhaps new computer apps make things easier but I still like my system.
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As a more specialized collector I definitely have a want list. I use Excel and track recent auction results, but I only need 1 definitive, 1 newspaper, and 2 official stamps to complete my US collection. I have a separate section for potential upgrades, and for a new project I'm working on. If I find something I need for a good price, I always check my "upgrade" list to see if the seller has another item or two that I should buy.
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Not that I could help, Lars, but it would be interesting to see which stamps you need. I don't think I've ever seen a complete U.S. collection. Have you tried to collect all of the listed varieties? I gave up a long time ago trying to identify all of those lookalike stamps issued in the 1930s. I know a dealer who refuses to even try to identify them. You must be a very persistent collector!
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Bob,
My US Collection is abbreviated. I do collect most type differences after the Civil War, but the early type differences were simply different plate positions. I do not collect obscure paper types, watermarks, or perforation differences, but I do collect press differences and so perforations are helpful there.
My collection can be seen at the link at the bottom of my posts. I am missing 356, PR1, O69 and O70.
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For years, I dis-regarded the need for want lists for my collection, like most of us have done. Now I realize their importance in aiding a collector to help fill holes in their collections. And to make them computerized. Some people use various stamp programs which are out there on the market, some use Excel worksheets. I prefer to see want lists similar to those on the web by Mitch Ward for his collection. A link to his is here...http://mitch.seymourfamily.com/mward/collection/needlist/needlist.html
I believe he uses simply html and notepad and it works well. You can click on Argentina for a good example.
What do you use and why? Also wondering if at some time Tim might create something which would permit a member to post want lists for their collection that another member can access via their profile. It could be a simple Excel sheet type listing template, from # 1-2000, and a member can delete the numbers they have and add sub-numbers, such as 123a. I think this might create more member-to-member trading.
Just some random thoughts. Let us know yours.
Mike in NC / meostamps
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re: Do you create want lists for your collection??
I do, but not comprehensively. For example I am working on a wantlist of all Minnesota Post Offices I want a cancel from, but I also want an example of all machine cancels used in the state. Getting a comprehensive list of those is challenging.
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re: Do you create want lists for your collection??
I keep an inventory list in Lotus for each stamp issuing entity. The lists are complete with all major numbers from the Scott catalog. I enter new stamps as I obtain them. Empty spaces work as a want list. Minor catalog numbers are entered if I obtain such a stamp. It took a little while to set up, but it works like clockwork now as I enter the new numbers in when I get new catalogs. The updates are done at the same time that I update the value changes.
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re: Do you create want lists for your collection??
For me Excel ( or calcoffice if you prefer free software ) above all.
Easy to understand and easy to use.
It is compatible with every operating systems.
You can also easily publish the data on the web.
bye
sergio
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re: Do you create want lists for your collection??
I have wantlists/inventory lists. It is all on paper. I suppose I should put it on the computer and then I could access it from my phone, but that seems like a big project. I have a lot that I still want.
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09:50:02am
re: Do you create want lists for your collection??
I have wnt lists for only the countries that I have specialty albums for. The rest of my WW collection gets ticked off in my Scott Catalogs.
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re: Do you create want lists for your collection??
I keep hard copies of the countries I collect in the spreadsheet that comes with Microsoft Works. I also post those stamps with CV's of less than $100 at my trading blog at http://LPD4.blogspot.com
LarryD
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re: Do you create want lists for your collection??
Collecting postally used World Wide, many years ago I realized that if I kept lists of just my favorite nations, I'd spend more time playing inventory clerk than stamp collector.
My list is my albums.
Put an approval book together and I'll open that album and check to see if there is a space needing a particular stamp, if so, I bid, and sometimes keep a note reminding me that certain stamps are only wanted to improve one that I have and might not deserve a bidding war. Others might be the last stamp needed to fill a set or more importantly a page.
I haven't been to a real stamp show in years, and probably will not be able to do so now anyway, but when I did, I might sit down the preceeding week and make a short list of certain preferred countries or topics that I really wanted, but nothing extensive. In fact I'd usually complete that task by snipping a printed list from Stamp Collector or Linn's and circling the object of my passion for that show, but that's all
Now sometimes I have bought a duplicate, but not that often and over the years i've managed to find a willing home by trading or even gifting to some budding collector.
I remember a friend who seemed infatuated with her lists that she kept by marking her new Scott's catalog each year in pencil. She spent the best part of two spring months moving her check marks to the new catalog after which she sold her old Scott's to me or another collector in our circle, usually for a pittance.
So, I knew very well what she needed, and what she had in her eight or ten volume Scott's International I did say years ago, right ? because everything was clearly marked in the old catalogs and to me it was laughable as far as completeness was concerned.
Well that is my system and while it may not satisfy everyone here, it works for me. Perhaps new computer apps make things easier but I still like my system.
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re: Do you create want lists for your collection??
As a more specialized collector I definitely have a want list. I use Excel and track recent auction results, but I only need 1 definitive, 1 newspaper, and 2 official stamps to complete my US collection. I have a separate section for potential upgrades, and for a new project I'm working on. If I find something I need for a good price, I always check my "upgrade" list to see if the seller has another item or two that I should buy.
Lars
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re: Do you create want lists for your collection??
Not that I could help, Lars, but it would be interesting to see which stamps you need. I don't think I've ever seen a complete U.S. collection. Have you tried to collect all of the listed varieties? I gave up a long time ago trying to identify all of those lookalike stamps issued in the 1930s. I know a dealer who refuses to even try to identify them. You must be a very persistent collector!
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re: Do you create want lists for your collection??
Bob,
My US Collection is abbreviated. I do collect most type differences after the Civil War, but the early type differences were simply different plate positions. I do not collect obscure paper types, watermarks, or perforation differences, but I do collect press differences and so perforations are helpful there.
My collection can be seen at the link at the bottom of my posts. I am missing 356, PR1, O69 and O70.
Lars
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