The re-introduction of V!

[vhal_x]

Originally Posted by Funnnkyyy

Yeah it's starting to look really good!

So what do you collect mainly? All formats are do you have a specific one? I see a bit of all sorts in there so far!

Used to just go for anything and everything, with a preference of Xbox for format. Now we have tried to tone it down a bit as it was kind of controlling our lives now we just stick to releases that we actually want and are going to play, rather than just going for something because it looks nice/cool.

Preference of format is still Xbox, although completely fine with buying other formats for exclusives (obviously) and if I just see a really good deal on another format for something I want anyway x

[vhal_x]

I'm going to be posting some stuff up on my site today as well and once I'm finished compiling my collection database, I am going to share a link to it both here and on my site, and that way people can easily see everything I own, in order to request unboxings, etc x

[KnightOfTruth]

Originally Posted by vhal_x

I'm going to be posting some stuff up on my site today as well and once I'm finished compiling my collection database, I am going to share a link to it both here and on my site, and that way people can easily see everything I own, in order to request unboxings, etc x

What do you use for a database? Do you have an app or something or do you use Access/Excel or something similar? Just curious

[vhal_x]

Originally Posted by KnightOfTruth

What do you use for a database? Do you have an app or something or do you use Access/Excel or something similar? Just curious

Just use an Excel spreadsheet I created I put way more info into it than what is realistically required, but I like it having tonnes of crap on it

There is a databasing software out there for collectors, which allows you to scan barcodes (or something like that) which would be so much simpler, however since the guy that runs it tried to sue me for unknowingly infringing his copyright of the term "collectorz" (rather than just contacting me to let me know so I could change it, I found out by having a letter FedEx'd from his lawyer) - so yeah, I won't be buying the software lol and that is also why my site is called "Collecting Asylum" - it used to be "Collectorz Asylum" till all those shenanigans happened x

[KnightOfTruth]

Originally Posted by vhal_x

Just use an Excel spreadsheet I created I put way more info into it than what is realistically required, but I like it having tonnes of crap on it

There is a databasing software out there for collectors, which allows you to scan barcodes (or something like that) which would be so much simpler, however since the guy that runs it tried to sue me for unknowingly infringing his copyright of the term "collectorz" (rather than just contacting me to let me know so I could change it, I found out by having a letter FedEx'd from his lawyer) - so yeah, I won't be buying the software lol and that is also why my site is called "Collecting Asylum" - it used to be "Collectorz Asylum" till all those shenanigans happened x

Wow! Really!?! That's crazy that he would feel that he has sole rights to "Collectorz", seems like a pretty common enough word, but I guess if he has it copyrighted then he can do that. Yeah, I had looked at that particular one but I didn't care for some of the options (or cost iirc).

I currently use SortIt's "Collection" app. It works really well with only a few minor complaints on my part. You can scan, bulk scan, or manually input your information. You can also import directly into it (possibly from Excel since you can export TO Excel). I had an extra iTunes giftcard on my account so I went with the full pro version after using the trial (I think it was like $6 or something?). I think I started with the "books" demo (and uploaded all my CE guides), and then got the "Video games" module for the $6 iirc.

I really like it, and its great that it has a web interface and mobile interface so I can access or update it anywhere.

The features that I feel it lacks are all mentioned in the FAQs as being available in future releases, and he responds to email pretty quickly too, so I don't have any major complaints. May be worth you looking into it

[eternix]

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My goodness!!! Lovely collection luv

[vhal_x]

Originally Posted by eternix

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My goodness!!! Lovely collection luv

Thanks eternix

Going to get more pics posted today. Parents delivered 5 massive crates of my stuff this morning, as well as my 3 gears of war retro lancers. Kinda forgot just how much stuff we have. They dropped off one crate and a few boxes yesterday, and we're quickly running out of space so now that 5 more crates have arrived, slightly crapping my pants as to how it's all gonna fit x

[Funnnkyyy]

Originally Posted by vhal_x

Used to just go for anything and everything, with a preference of Xbox for format. Now we have tried to tone it down a bit as it was kind of controlling our lives now we just stick to releases that we actually want and are going to play, rather than just going for something because it looks nice/cool.

Preference of format is still Xbox, although completely fine with buying other formats for exclusives (obviously) and if I just see a really good deal on another format for something I want anyway x

Xbox you say?

Awesome! Me to! Have seen ALOt of PlayStation and was kinda thinking not a whole lot of Xbox collectors here. Great to see another!

[KnightOfTruth]

Originally Posted by Funnnkyyy

Xbox you say?

Awesome! Me to! Have seen ALOt of PlayStation and was kinda thinking not a whole lot of Xbox collectors here. Great to see another!

Yeah, we're a small crowd around here for sure. Though if I win Flatty's raffle I'll undoubtedly have to start collecting all the jRPG CEs for Sony as well, that's just how it has to work.

[Funnnkyyy]

Originally Posted by KnightOfTruth

Yeah, we're a small crowd around here for sure. Though if I win Flatty's raffle I'll undoubtedly have to start collecting all the jRPG CEs for Sony as well, that's just how it has to work.

Hehe yeah, I have been thinking about whether or not I would start collecting PlayStation, but only exclusives if I was lucky enough to win that PS4 or not. I'll keep thinking and see, who knows. Just never know your luck