Hobbies And Interests
Instructions
Know Your Purpose
Keep an inventory of your stamps with stamp collection software. These programs have searchable databases of stamps that allow you to locate and then enter and store data on your stamps. Fields of information include scanned pictures of each stamp, descriptions, countries, stamp types, quantities owned, values and prices bought and sold. You can create spreadsheet reports about your collection based on these different variables.
Select stamp collection software for designing and printing album pages. Some software provides the layout for pages with specific stamps in a set pictured on the page, allowing you to view which stamps you need to fill your collection. Others let you to create your own custom pages. Certain software may have both features.
Evaluate your stamp collection for personal or insurance purposes with stamp collection software. Search a database of stamps, choose your stamp's condition and view the value of the stamp.
Take advantages of other useful features offered by some stamp collection software. These include Web page creation, favorite stamp website databases, scanning and grading stamps, perforation counters, want lists, color and watermark guides and slide shows.
Choose the Software With the Right Features
Go online to compare and contrast features and prices of stamp collection software. Most software companies have Web sites with descriptions and purchasing information, and most allow you to download and pay for the software directly from the Web site. Product review sites are also useful, as they provide reviews of stamp collection software by other users.
Ask stamp collecting friends and associates for their opinions which stamp collection software. There are many brands available, and it's often difficult to know which to select, so getting personal advice is always a good idea. Check different stamp websites, which often have message boards where you can post questions and receive advice.