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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Jim Dale, post: 7924142, member: 100459&quot;]The reason I use Excel is that it is quick and easy.&nbsp; I have been using spreadsheet software ever since computers were available to the masses which I think, was about 1983.&nbsp; Part of my job at a university was to prepare an annual Financial Report.&nbsp; I used spreadsheet papers 11&quot;x 17&quot; which sometime, I have to tape some pages together to include all my information.&nbsp; After I had prepared my pencil and paper reports and summaries, I submitted them to the Vice-Chancellor of Business Affairs.&nbsp; He, then, had his secretary type it out.&nbsp; With my worksheets, I had included a summary report for the University of North Carolina General Administration.&nbsp; </p><p>I was in love with the first spreadsheet software that came out.&nbsp; That started me out with using spreadsheet software. </p><p>Before I make a change in how I maintain an inventory of my collection,&nbsp; I would love to have a list of Coin Collecting Software and their cost.&nbsp; Then, I would do an in-depth study of each software package.&nbsp; My thoughts are that once a software package is purchased, the coins will all have to be input into the software, which would probably take many of us a great deal of time to complete that task.&nbsp; As you learn more about the capabilities of the software, more information will have to be collected and entered.&nbsp; Each new purchase will have to be categorized and entered.&nbsp; My question would be, &quot;How much time will you spend building the database you want in one of the coin softwares?&quot;&nbsp; Also, after everyone of your coins are in the system, how frequently will you need to look at your coins and how much of the coin you are interested in.</p><p>My papa always told me when I wanted to do something to &quot;KISS&quot;.</p><p>Before you purchase any software, do a lot of searching and evaluating each one.&nbsp; After all, the coins are your responsibility and only you will be developing, entering, and looking at your collection.&nbsp; Best of luck on those that have already made their choice as well as to those that will making a difficult choice on how you want to maintain your inventory of your coins.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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