BB Card Software - Anyone know a good one?

[redzfan11]

I need a little help here. I am in desperate need of a Basball Card tracking software. Beckett's dumped theirs a few years ago and went online - it's nice but you can't get the reports I want. I had a different brand about 7 years ago and it too went down the tubes. I am a set builder so that is how I sort my cards. Most people only want specific players in trade. It's seriouly time consuming either going through each file/box of cards and looking for those specific players in each set. What I want the software to be able to do is:

1. have the cards pre-loaded into the program (with updates for newer sets) - if I wanted to type each of the cards/sets into the program, I'd write my own Access Database...
2. be able to run reports by set/player/value/etc
3. have updates available including prices (either by beckett's or tuff stuff)

Any suggestions???

[juzthavinfun]

I have been using Ablesoft The Card Collector for many years. They quit giving out udates 4-5 years ago but I still use the program. When ever I start a collection for after 1999 I just use the program and type in the set I am working on. Others I have seen use excel. Hope this helps.

David

[SingleDaddyof2]

This might help. I got this info from www.checklistcentral.com in early January. I have not used any of this software, so I couldn't say which is better. Good luck!!

All Stats Sports Card Tracker
www.allstats.com/sportscard/ Shareware/$19.95
Designed for collectors who want the most out of their sports and non-sports collections! Sports Card Tracker is the ultimate card collecting database and inventory management program.

Baseball Card Collector, The Shareware/$14.95
www.rb59.com/software/bcc.html
This is the perfect program for Baseball Card Collectors from beginner to professional, to keep those cards organized and much more.

BaseballPro Shareware/$20.00
www.mmrsoft.com/baseballpro.htm
The Ultimate Baseball Card Collector Program. Whether you are an expert collector, or simply a hobbyist, BaseballPro will exceed your expectations.

C2PRO 2.0
www.lk2.com/ Shareware/ $21.95
C2PRO enables collectors to easily document, categorize and manage their private collections of sports cards, sports memorabilia, as well as other categories of collectibles like stamps, coins, beanie babies and even their home inventories.

Card Collector Pro 6.0
www.thecardcollector.com
Card collecting software that surpasses all others available is here now! This is the home of the #1 Card Collecting Software In The World!

Collection Explorer
www.collectionexplorer.com/bbcards/index.htm
Collection Explorer helps you organize your baseball card collections. You can group your collections into categories, and customize the way item information is stored and viewed.

Collect!
www.wwtech.com/coll.htm
Collect! is a system that allows you to work with collections of any type. Collect! even comes with pre-defined templates for 15 different types of collections including: Coins; Stamps; Comics; Antiques; Sports Cards; Software; Books; Movies & Videos; More.

Convecto Software
www.photosoftsystems.com/themeSportsCards.html
Use Convecto to organize your Sports Cards. Instantly see what you have, organized in an easy to use grid format or you can see one record in a single-record view panel.

Organize! Your Sports Cards
www.homecraft.com/OYC/CARDS/cards.html <---- Looks like this website went under.
Here's any easy way to keep track of what you have, what you want to add to your collection, which cards you have available for trading, and what your collection--or any part of it--is worth.

Sports Card Collector
www.ducksoftware.com/sports-card-organizer.html
Sports Card Collector has a simple, easy-to-use interface that not only makes it easy to enter information, but also makes it easy to browse, sort, and print reports on the information you have entered.

Sportscard Organizer Shareware/$19.95
www.sportscardorganizer.com
Software to help you keep track of your sports card collection.

Sports Card Organizer Deluxe $65.00
www.primasoft.com/deluxeprg/spodx.htm
Sports Card Organizer Deluxe is Windows-based software that allows sports card collectors, hobbyists, dealers, and clubs to organize, catalog, and manage their collections on their PCs.

Sports Card Player Inventory Price varies by player
www.luckycards.biz
These Sports Card Inventory/Checklist spreadsheets for individual players are pre-loaded with entries for each card of the specific player from the earliest available to 2002.

WinCards $35.00
www.wincards.net
WinCards Sports Card Software is a Windows based Sports Card Inventory program. We also include the largest sports card database found anywhere.

[Justnuts]

I use C2Pro. They're still working on an update so the checklists only go to like 2000, but it's the best I've found out there so far. I'm a set builder too and it has lots of advantages even if I have to do some typing.

[redzfan11]

Thanks all for the info - especially singledad (I used to be one myself for a few years) for all the feedback and links.
juzthavinfun - I used to use the same software but it kept crashing (I think I had too large of a database). I found it online again - another company bought the rights to the software and they have improved it and sell updates again. I think I'm going to order the newest version and try it again - 30 day guarantee!!!

[Mtanski]

Redzfan11, Let me know how you like the new updated version please. I just noticed I still have my old 2.0 version of the same program and now I am wondering if it is worth upgrading. Thanks for any info you can give me. Also, are you sending for the CD or just using the download version.

Thanks again

Mike

[juzthavinfun]

Redzfan11 Thanks for letting me know that somebody bought them out and I just ordered the newest version. I have collector 6.0 so it only cost 21 dollars.

[Mortigan]

What exactly do these things do? I have heard of them but I am not familiar with them.

[redzfan11]

Mike - I can't find my older versions (might have thrown them away) and I have gotten a new computer in the last year, so I ordered the CD. For the updates, I'll order via the internet updates. I'll let you know how it is. I really liked many of the features of version 5.0 so I'm looking forward to see the changes and improvements.

juzthavinfun - no problem. I'm sure it will save you a lot of typing for all the newer sets. In their reply to my email, it's their goal to have every card ever made cataloged in their database. That impressed me because that is what was wrong with the last version I had - the database was too large...

Mortigan - If you've never used a database program for your collection, I would highly recommend it. Being a set builder as well, it's a great tool for tracking what you have and what you need. Also, since you, like me, file your cards by sets, finding cards of a specific player (when making trades on scf) is as easy as a click of the button. It does take a bit of time to input your cards into the database, but to me, it's worth the time it saves in the end. I'm still playing catch-up with trades from two weekends ago on my website. I'm sure with the software, I can run a report and link it to my webpage instead of retyping all of my updates. Last of all, if you have a high $$$ collection, it's a great tool if you want to insure your collection - this program uses Tuff Stuff, but at least it gives you a general ballpark of what your collection is worth...

[Metallion]

I noticed The Card Collector has a new owner also. The question is how far behind are they in their sets? I know on the page they are asking people to help by entering sets for them. I could see doing that if they gave you discount on the software or something, but why do their work for them for free for them to make a profit off you?