Hobbies And Interests
Instructions
Visit websites devoted to stamp collecting. These websites may offer free stamp collecting software as part of the community features. Stamp Collector and Stamp Collection Wizard offer free trial versions of their software (see Resources below).
Compare the features of the software packages. Good stamp collecting software just doesn't include methods of organizing your existing stamp collection, it also has information and pictures of stamps. An easy user-interface will also help you reduce confusion when trying to catalog your stamps.
Make sure that the organization features will suffice. It's up to you how you organize your stamps using the software. However, some basic organization methods like issue date, numbers, date of purchase and purchase price need to be included. More advanced features like organization by design, editing, statistical reports and appraisals can also be found in free stamp collecting software.
Consider buying stamp collecting software if you can't find a suitable free version. Stamp collecting software can be less expensive than expected, but you may have to shop around to find the features that you prefer at a fair price.