Cataloging your collection
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movieobjects
Active Member
I think we'll release a software soon 
propologist
Sr Member
It's actually a great idea. I never thought about it, I figured I have so many pics of my props that I would just use those if I ever needed to.
I think we'll release a software soon
Very cool!
pennausamike
Sr Member
I have two screen-used pieces, so I use my thumbs.
Trouble is, I can never remember which thumb is for which prop...
Mike
Heatshock
Sr Member
my thoughts exactly
I got real good advice when I started
not only pics of the item on my PC, but info like who I got it from, their email/which forum; price then, shipping etc. Its all stuff that you quickly forget with time,and quite useful to have when you evetually part with an item
Nate
Guardian Devil
Sr Member
This is how my site started. I was just making a list and taking photos for insurance purposes and it kind of mutated
Cmdr.Kerner
Master Member
How about yourprops.com?
yourprops lets you export your collection in different file formats.
If you need more options or features, we are open to suggestions.
Tim
Agreed,
I only can recommend yourprops.com, it is a great website. It's really easy to navigate and finding your favorite props.
BTW: My user name on yourprops.com is "Trekkie" and you might find more of my props than here.
Dietrich
Thank you!
By the way, theRPF lets you add a link to your collection on yourprops.com that will be displayed as an
Tim
Rik1138
Sr Member
How about yourprops.com?
yourprops lets you export your collection in different file formats.
If you need more options or features, we are open to suggestions.
Tim
Gotta agree, best website for cataloging your collection, and you can easily show it off to anyone you want to...
I also have my own website just so I can include larger (and a lot more) photos if I want to.I also have everything cataloged in list form in an Excel doc, that's about as far as I've gone. The Excel doc lists the movie title, prop name, date received, amount spent, COA or catalog number from where I bought it (when applicable), and a column for how much I sold it for if it's no longer with me... I can easily sort by movie title, and add up the total amount spent on props (which can be a frightening revelation at times... :cool ). This is also handy for insurance purposes, if you insure your collection.
Rik
Rik1138
Sr Member
What would you want it do, exactly? I've never looked, but there might be generic 'log your collection' apps already... I've thought about making a check-list type collecting program for the iPhone (not that I can really program for it though, just thinking), but it would be damn hard to make a check list for props... (As in, a list of all existing ones, you check off the ones you have...)
I use YourProps for this though, just create an account there, upload photos and descriptions, and then you can bookmark a link directly to just your stuff... Of course, you need to have a connection to view it, but it works great for showing stuff off to friends/family.
(As in, a list of all existing ones, you check off the ones you have...)I use YourProps for this though, just create an account there, upload photos and descriptions, and then you can bookmark a link directly to just your stuff... Of course, you need to have a connection to view it, but it works great for showing stuff off to friends/family.
Thanks to this thread I sat down at my computer last night and Cataloged my collection. I just did it in Word and put in a description of the prop and the estimated fair market value of it. The way I came to a fair market value is thinking what would be a price that someone would buy it within in a day or so. For instance, I estimated my MR Han Solo ESB blaster with case at $250, though I might get closer to $275 or $285.
EvilRocketeer
Master Member
How about yourprops.com?
yourprops lets you export your collection in different file formats.
If you need more options or features, we are open to suggestions.
Tim
I love this website and I strongly recommend it. I think it is one of the best prop oriented websites online..
The only problem is the search function is a little off...For instance, you type in Gladiator and press search...Not all the items in the Gladiator movie pops up..You have to click movie title in the movie box area to see the rest of the items..Even if you click on the boxes in the search function for production materials and screenused...Not all the items come up during the search...
EvilRocketeer
Master Member
I have an usb port with pictures of my items and scans of the certificates of authenticity. I keep it in my desk at work...
I keep it for insurance purposes since I live in fire zone area....The freeway complex fire was the last huge fire...The past 3 months, we have 4-5 small brush fires nearby.
I keep it for insurance purposes since I live in fire zone area....The freeway complex fire was the last huge fire...The past 3 months, we have 4-5 small brush fires nearby.
leach145
Active Member
What would you want it do, exactly? I've never looked, but there might be generic 'log your collection' apps already... I've thought about making a check-list type collecting program for the iPhone (not that I can really program for it though, just thinking), but it would be damn hard to make a check list for props...
I use YourProps for this though, just create an account there, upload photos and descriptions, and then you can bookmark a link directly to just your stuff... Of course, you need to have a connection to view it, but it works great for showing stuff off to friends/family.
It would be helpful if you could lidt item, description, origional/replica, photo certificate etc. Will have to investigate this further!?!
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