Sunday, November 5, 2017

Creating a Disney Collectables Log

If you are reading this blog, there's a good chance you are a Disney collector like me.  Over the years, I've fallen into the trap of, do I have that item?  Did I buy that one?  How did I end up with two of these?

I've tried making photo albums, but those are not easy to carry around.  I have found that using Google as a platform for logging my collection has been the best idea I've ever had!

Years ago, I had to move my entire collection into storage for some time.  Being a nervous Nelly, I decided that I needed a log of every item I was putting into storage.  I made a spread sheet of every item in each box.  I also took a picture of each item.

Fast forward ten years later, I realized I could digitize those pictures and then converted my spreadsheet to a Google Sheet.

Now I can access my files in Google Drive.  Here is a look at my collection file:

Each file contains pictures of all of the items I have.  The image has an identifying number that matches to my spreadsheet:



My Google Sheet has lots of room for improvement, but here's a peak:



The best benefit is that I can share these among all my Google accounts and can pull up my file no matter where I am (especially handy when at a collectible show sale).  I have also been able to share the file with others as I need to.  A great benefit when loved ones see something on eBay they want to get me.

Every few months I take some time to photograph new items, upload them to the correct folders, and make sure I have added details to the Google Sheet.  As of a few weeks ago, I have logged 2,149 items, so that's not too shabby!

5 comments:

  1. I'm very impressed! I also am a Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs collector. I guess almost 30 years now, wow! I'm not sure I would know where to start logging my collection. Of course this year with the 80th Anniversary it's just adding more to it, and subtracting from my bank account! I know you can relate. I love seeing all your pictures of your collection! Been enjoying your blog for several months now. Happy collecting!

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    1. Thank you so much. I'm so glad you enjoy the blog. I completely understand about dwindling bank accounts and with the 80th anniversary approaching there is even more trouble ahead for that!

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    2. I'm starting to see the 80th anniversary items more and more. Looks like lots will be released.

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  2. I am looking for some of the collector coins from the 1987 50th anniversary Snow White set. 1/10 oz gold. Aside from ebay and google searches does anyone have an idea where I might find some? I am trying to fill out a set. I’m trying to find collector sites where I might see some of these. Thank you.

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    1. Ebay really does seem the easiest way to go no days. There still are Disney collectables show sales and that would be a good way to get in touch with dealers who focus on Disney collectables. Try looking at the Disneyana Fan club for branches near you.

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