Protecting your collection

[Necromancer]

This is pathetic.

No less pathetic than stating that anyone using a gun to protect themselves is blood thirsty, closeted serial killer.

[MotherGunner]

Geez...

No need to be an angry little Vest-coat.  I must've really struck a nerve there.    Mea Culpa.   Up to you if you want to keep crying about it though!  

[ProfessorProfessorson]

This isn't a discussion worth flinging insults over. Its more of a matter of agreeing to disagree. Everyone has their own methods of feeling safe in the home. Right or wrong, to each their own.

[MotherGunner]

Agreed and apologies to Vestcoat if me being facetious wasn't well conveyed and/or received.  Just trying to make a subject that seems to get people too passionate about, funny.  No disrespect intended.  =)

[esteban]

BACK ON TOPIC: I just have everything in plastic tubs and old diaper bags and old baby bottle coolers. Really.

No insurance (I should, I suppose, but I have no desire to document everything) so I would be screwed if anything happened.

[roflmao]

BACK ON TOPIC: I just have everything in plastic tubs and old diaper bags and old baby bottle coolers. Really.

No insurance (I should, I suppose, but I have no desire to document everything) so I would be screwed if anything happened.

I've been looking for a good way to inventory my library before I move 1k miles away and eventually picked up this:

http://www.collectorz.com/game/

It's not really being developed any longer (they have since moved on to creating a social network sort of environment where everyone can show off their huge collection - for a monthly fee), but it's still very addictive.  And now I can print out sheets for each plastic bin with a list of contents or can load up this software and find out which game is in which bin.

[esteban]

BACK ON TOPIC: I just have everything in plastic tubs and old diaper bags and old baby bottle coolers. Really.

No insurance (I should, I suppose, but I have no desire to document everything) so I would be screwed if anything happened.

I've been looking for a good way to inventory my library before I move 1k miles away and eventually picked up this:

http://www.collectorz.com/game/

It's not really being developed any longer (they have since moved on to creating a social network sort of environment where everyone can show off their huge collection - for a monthly fee), but it's still very addictive.  And now I can print out sheets for each plastic bin with a list of contents or can load up this software and find out which game is in which bin.

Interesting...now where is the robot who will do all the labor?   

[roflmao]

Interesting...now where is the robot who will do all the labor?   

Thankfully, MOST games are already in their database, so all you need to do is run a search for it and click add.  However, their NEC library is pretty much non-existent.  I had to manually enter almost all of my PC Engine games, though all of the Turbografx-16 games were accounted for.  And it's easy to add images and other data when you have to make a manual entry.  It's addicting, I tell you.

[Tatsujin]

  However, their NEC library is pretty much non-existent.  I had to manually enter almost all of my PC Engine games,

lol, what would you have expected?

[roflmao]

 However, their NEC library is pretty much non-existent.  I had to manually enter almost all of my PC Engine games,

lol, what would you have expected?

We love an obscure console.  Even though it's growing wildly in popularity worldwide, hardly anyone knows how awesome it is.

NINTENDO, SEGA, SONY, and MICROSOFT own the popularity contests.  Hands down. But just because they are popular doesn't mean they are more fun.

However, all of the aforementioned brands have great games in their library, so the love should not be exclusive. We had the privilege of living through a video game renaissance.  It was all good!

[vestcoat]

Agreed and apologies to Vestcoat if me being facetious wasn't well conveyed and/or received.  Just trying to make a subject that seems to get people too passionate about, funny.  No disrespect intended.  =)

Thanks. Please accept my apologies as well.

[jeffhlewis]

BACK ON TOPIC: I just have everything in plastic tubs and old diaper bags and old baby bottle coolers. Really.

No insurance (I should, I suppose, but I have no desire to document everything) so I would be screwed if anything happened.

I've been looking for a good way to inventory my library before I move 1k miles away and eventually picked up this:

http://www.collectorz.com/game/

It's not really being developed any longer (they have since moved on to creating a social network sort of environment where everyone can show off their huge collection - for a monthly fee), but it's still very addictive.  And now I can print out sheets for each plastic bin with a list of contents or can load up this software and find out which game is in which bin.

I've been using this software for about a year now, and honestly I can't recommend it. It's just that I've spent hours upon hours cataloging everything that I'm past the point of no return. It's kind of a ripoff too - $30 for the software and the iPad app is like 20-30 bucks.

The built-in database pretty much omits 90% of JP releases for the systems, so they have to be keyed in manually.

It does spit out some nice reports though.

[tggodfrey]

A friend lost some of her rare vinyl collection and renter's insurance was pretty good about covering it after she proved what was lost.

Keep a list and save receipts. Make a separate email folder for winning ebay emails and online receipts. Photos and videos probably don't hurt.

every insurance is different but mine is liek this.  As long as I can provide receipts, then they will accept the claim.  Reality is if a natural disaster happens, the least of my concerns are the video games in my office.  My Garage and whats in it are worth twice what my house is worth.

[Arkhan]

Ever been the  victim of a violent  crime  Zeta?  Ever had a gun to your head?  Ever been shot at?  Have you ever watched someone you love take several bullets and fight for their life just to breath another breath?   Of course you haven't,  if  you  had you would understand why some of us carry guns daily but one day it may happen, and if that day comes,  you'll  be a gun owner too.  Until then,  enjoy your bubble.

I'm sure Zeta has also played Counter Strike.   


I dunno which posts of yours I find more annoying.   The fake as shit "I still care about the Turbob Community" ones, or the IM A MOTHER f*ckIN GI JOE ones.

[RoyVegas]

Ever been the  victim of a violent  crime  Zeta?  Ever had a gun to your head?  Ever been shot at?  Have you ever watched someone you love take several bullets and fight for their life just to breath another breath?   Of course you haven't,  if  you  had you would understand why some of us carry guns daily but one day it may happen, and if that day comes,  you'll  be a gun owner too.  Until then,  enjoy your bubble.

I'm sure Zeta has also played Counter Strike.  

I dunno which posts of yours I find more annoying.   The fake as shit "I still care about the Turbob Community" ones, or the IM A MOTHER f*ckIN GI JOE ones.

I've been through some shitty things in my life.  Stupid mistakes were made by my mother making it worse but it is what it is.  Life hasn't been all roses and hugs, bad things can and do happen.  If that makes me GI JOE then, Go Joe!

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=892&dat=19860911&id=XEAcAAAAIBAJ&sjid=xlsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2583,1861587

http://articles.latimes.com/1986-09-08/local/me-12999_1_man-shot