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How do you catalog your DVD collection?
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talonman
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6. February 2006 @ 07:47 |
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I have 1500+ movies I put them in binders (i have 6 of them), I then use DVD Profiler to download the info about the DVD, then i put the location of the DVD in the software under other features.
Example. Page 22 Of Binder 5
Easy to find and locate any movie!
Works the best for me. Hope this helps people out Good luck
PS. My friend does the same thing but he uses shoe boxes, as he cannot afford binders.
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6. February 2006 @ 08:23 |
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@talonman.... I also use DVDProfiler and do the same thing... but I have cases..... 2 that hold 600 in each! it's easy and I love the fact that it's fast, too!
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drivethru
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10. February 2006 @ 18:23 |
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I've got around 700 dvds and use a 2 510disc cases I bought. I then use database to search by title, rating, genre and disc number. Check this:
http://www.meritline.com/cd-wallet-storage-holder-500-dvds-above.html
They are great bacause the sleeves have numbers to help keep track of discs and when using a database, order of your case dowsn't matter
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11. February 2006 @ 01:49 |
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drivethru
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11. February 2006 @ 01:53 |
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NICE... I bought my 510 disc b/c it was the only one that I could find that was black. I would totally go for the 1000 if it was avail in black. These cases definately rock and once they are full, you can tip em' upside down or whatever with the lid closed and when you open it up... everything is all good.
You got a wya better deal than I did but it was worth the xtra cash for me to have black
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11. February 2006 @ 02:02 |
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it's very cool in silver! I just got the cases about a week ago and I am still cataloging them. the only thing I don't like is the fact that all my inventory is on computer and my back up external hard drive. if anything goes wrong I loose my program (DVDProfiler) and that has all my inventory. my listing is uploaded on their website, but my cataloging would be lost!
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drivethru
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11. February 2006 @ 02:18 |
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ya but dvd profiler i think has option to post your Db online so that would be re-assuring. I am just now trying to get mine cataloged. I am trying a sql database but am having trouble getting the functionality that I see in other paid programs out there. IMDB lookups and downloading cover art is going to be difficult to impliment. I'll pry end up going with DVD Profiler or ANT Movie Catalog.-
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oneacer
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11. February 2006 @ 03:30 |
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I just use a simple Works Spreadsheet to house the titles, four columns wide with small font, front and back. I put them in alphabetical order and allow spaces on each page for additions. I am now up to 4 pages. It is easy to expand to another page or move titles around with drag & drop and cut & paste features. I print a copy for easy referral. Also remember to back-up to disk, as it would be a chore to re-type if something were to happen to your computer.
I keep them stored upright in soft poly jewel cases ( each capable of housing 2 disks for those movies that require it ) with a small cover photo along with a synopsis, year made and length printed on the front with a self stick paper with the title also on the spline for easy view. These are housed on shelves in my basement (constant 60 degrees - no humidity) in separate boxes without tops approximately 10"x24" by their alphabet letter (i.e.: a's together, b's together, etc. etc.). Slide out the box a little and search through the letter for your title. Very simple, neat and effective method.
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11. February 2006 @ 07:22 |
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@oneacer..... how many in your collection?
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oneacer
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11. February 2006 @ 08:13 |
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Let us just say a lot. lol
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snoland
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11. February 2006 @ 08:28 |
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I also use binders and DVD Profiler. It is easy to use and doesn't take up much room.
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20. February 2006 @ 08:57 |
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simple...shoe boxes, index cards and tyvec paper sleeves (500 + backups) I also keep an auto alphabetical excel file on the laptop which I update every 10 new movies or so, print it out and keep handy by the remotes.
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20. February 2006 @ 12:51 |
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The way I do it is that I will burn the movie and put the disc in a 96 capacity wallet. Then, after burning, I will download the movie cover and create a display box for a shelf that I have in my room. That way, nobody can take my movies off my shelf w/o permission, because I have the wallet locked up. It almost works like a video store; I have the DVD cases on my shelf so you can "browse the library" for whatever title you're looking for, then I'll pull out the desired movie out of the wallet. Furthermore, I will archive them in the an Ant Movie Catalog IMDB scripted database.
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dryvitguy
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24. February 2006 @ 17:06 |
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I find it best to organize my colletion by catagories.
One binder per catagory, unless one catagory exceeds your binder ofcourse.
If I feel like watching Sci-Fi I go to my Sci-Fi binder...
Alphabetizing each binder is a good thing to do too.
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bryguybtb
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20. March 2006 @ 10:36 |
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I just use 3 inch binders. Got some CD sleeves from Best Buy- each sleeve holds 4 on each side, a pack of 20 sleeves cost around $20, but that holds 160 movies.
I try to sort them A-Z,I then, go to amazon.com and print the DVD sleeve pic, cut it out to fit in the sleeve pockets in front of the DVD, as to remember better what in the world the DVD is from 2 years ago when I burned it.
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dryvitguy
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21. March 2006 @ 05:51 |
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Why wouldnt you just scan and print the DVD cover from the original for your back ups?
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HenriPaul
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21. March 2006 @ 06:51 |
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i use Collectorz Movie Collectorz to maintain a database and to publish my list over the net www.lessolutionshensol.com/dvd
and i use 2 bookshelf to store the actual dvd
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TriKlops
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21. March 2006 @ 07:19 |
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I've done almost every single method posted above, but I've never been so happy, and satisfied than with Romdex from discgear, WAYYY easy and cool disc retrieval and labeling, it comes with free software to make your own labels and it updates alphabetically everytime you add a new disc to the unit
http://discgear.com
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oneacer
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21. March 2006 @ 11:10 |
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TriKlops
At 70.00 + shipping, say 80.00 to store 100 disks, that would be about 400.00 to store what my 39.96 case with free shipping from meritline can store.( It can store 510 dvd's) Also it would take up way more space.
$400 or $40 ??
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maxus1
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23. March 2006 @ 03:28 |
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I too just pickup to my second Discgear Selector 100fx unit from discgear.ca - this one for my office.
Way easy to find and retrieve my CDs or DVDs.
No more binders.. they just don't look good in the living room, next to the DVD player, or in the office.
http://www.discgear.ca (if you are in Canada)
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23. March 2006 @ 10:39 |
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what do I do with my OVER 1000 DVDs???? I can't use 10 of those disgear cases!! cost wayyyyyyyyyyyyy too much! I'm with Oneacer here but I bought mine on sale at Supermediastore.com a while back ago.... holds 600 each, so I got two to start with..... and DVDProfiler is adjustable to edit what slot your disk is stored in and what case! Much more affective and easier to maintain!
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23. March 2006 @ 12:23 |
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oneacer
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23. March 2006 @ 14:16 |
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LOCOENG,
I am sure that is what Bill Gates uses. LOL
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23. March 2006 @ 15:38 |
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I'm looking into to one, but only one...LOL
My wife tells me I'll have to get rid of the 300 CD changer though...
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