Advantages of a Spreadsheet

[wazoo]

Hey everyone,
Well, after about three years of collecting, I finally constructed a spreadsheet about 1.5 months back. I don't know about you, but I find them to be the best tool to stay organized. It allows easy access to my cards and gives me a clear picture of what I have to work with. By creating a spreadsheet, some advantages are:

• It allows you to know what inventory you have.
• It displays specifications and details (ex. Condition, Value, Cost, Place of Purchase, etc.)
• You do not have to be right next to your cards .
• It is easy to update, add to, and delete cells (slots).

These are just some of the great main reasons why to have a spreadsheet. Now this thread is focused on those who are just starting collections, or people who need to find a sense of organization when it comes to their collection. I honestly believe this is the method to work with, regardless of the value and amount of cards in one's collection.

If you have any other reasons why a spreadsheet is advantageous to any collection, please comment too!

I recommend starting one when a collection is in its early stages. I started mine when I had 70+ t206 cards in, with about 10 different categories regarding specifications, which was time consuming but worth it. Regardless, once it is up and operational, and if the owner is consistent when it comes to updating, it really comes in handy. I hope you guys agree too!