09-30-2012, 09:29 AM
deValcourt Wrote:A visual as well as verbal "catalog" is essential to my mind (and anyone stuck with my collection after I've gone to the next level of existence). I'm using Word only because I can write as much useful information - including translations when applicable - as I wish. This means photos of the obverse, the reverse and important details that even an idiot can use to do as they wish with the numerous items. I will allow the family and closest friends a shot at keeping all or part of the collection, but if they fail to do so or try to sell the items, they are to be reclaimed and donated to an as of yet undetermined museum.
Sometimes, I also use the ever-growing catalog to remember what I have when I am looking for something in particular.
Phillip
I have a very basic excel catalogue and now regret not having documented more details from the time i started collecting. Lesson learnt! Some day i'll take 2-3 weeks of vacation and will spend it purely on recataloguuing, reading old mails to support that etc
Regarding the original question, I'd prefer if it was all kept together but I doubt that'll happen (unless I strike it rich and can have a museum built
). Probably will sell it off on my own terms at some point in the (far) future.
