General Forum

I'm trying to figure out which category to use. For example, I have a 1989 Upper Deck Factory Set. Do I catalog this with the "Sets" option, or do I go to "Cards" and then select all cards and add? I would tend to think that I would use the "Sets" option and only use the "Cards" section for incomplete sets or simply just random single cards in my collection. The only thing that makes me question that decision is that when I add a set to "Sets" it doesn't seem to add it to my "Total Cards" or "Total $" calculations. I'm probably overthinking this, but I want to make sure I enter my collection in properly. Thanks!

If it were me I would add all the cards so I knew how many cards I have in my collection. I only use the unopened material selections for things I want to trade or sale

It comes down to a personal choice and what the status of the FS is (opened or not). FWIW, here's my take on FS. Regardless of when they were made 80s up to today I've opened each one I've had. There any been time, again regardless of year, where the cards inside were damaged or cards were missing. To me there is not guarantee that a FS is actually a complete set until I sort it. Then I enter the cards into here and have no intention of using the newest feature (as great of an idea that is for many people). But again, that is me and the choice I made to track my collection.

And I would stress the "Total $" calculation, it means nothing as $ in here are inaccurate.

I just recently started adding my complete sets in "sets" and removing all the cards from the set. It allows me to keep my SP/VAR's still listed, while showing my short-set is complete. The overall total should still be the same. I like being able to click on sets and quickly see what I have completed, and lessening some clutter in the "My collections" page. Just my take on it.