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<p>[QUOTE="Carthago, post: 2300191, member: 76111"]I only create tags when I don't get something reasonably descriptive from the dealer so I at least know what coin goes with the tag. Some auctions have nothing but the auction house name and the lot number in the flip. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie15" alt=":arghh:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>As your collection grows, you'll want to consider an electronic organization method whether it is a just a spreadsheet or a database. I personally use my own database that I created in FileMaker Pro, which is a great product that is fully cross platform happy with Windows or Mac. It also has nice mobile support so you can take your database with you on the move on your phone or tablet. On mine, I have a place for up to 4 photos which I use to archive prior provenance photos when I can get them. Here's a sample screenshot.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]462123[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Carthago, post: 2300191, member: 76111"]I only create tags when I don't get something reasonably descriptive from the dealer so I at least know what coin goes with the tag. Some auctions have nothing but the auction house name and the lot number in the flip. :arghh: As your collection grows, you'll want to consider an electronic organization method whether it is a just a spreadsheet or a database. I personally use my own database that I created in FileMaker Pro, which is a great product that is fully cross platform happy with Windows or Mac. It also has nice mobile support so you can take your database with you on the move on your phone or tablet. On mine, I have a place for up to 4 photos which I use to archive prior provenance photos when I can get them. Here's a sample screenshot. [ATTACH=full]462123[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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