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Has anyone ever looked at the collection they have entered in the database and decided to " start over"? Just a thought. 

Since I have been here the site has improved so much, and many new cards (variations) have been added, I am questioning the accuracy of my collection.

Starting over would also force me to look at my want list. As a Phillies collector, I just " add all missing cards to my want list". The reality is though, the idea of getting cards serial numbered less then 50 is remote. Also, why I would love to have EVERY Phillies card, I want to focus on sets no longer being produced (Fleer, Score, Upper Deck, etc.) I also want to work on vintage stuff.

Has anyone ever done this? If so, how did it work out? Did you regret it? Just looking for some input before making the jump.

I haven't really considered doing that myself, but if I did I think what I'd try first is to create a new collection before blowing away what I'd already entered just in case.

One thing I do find myself doing that may be similar to what you're talking about is not automatically adding every card of each player or team I collect to my wantlist. I understand not adding lower numbered SN cards, for example. In my case I don't care for on-demand-style cards so I leave those off.

Anyway, I think it's not a bad idea at all to reconsider your collection here, and fortunately there's functionality to do that without undoing all your previous hard work.

Joe, that same idea's been floating around my head pretty much a little more than a year. Basically trying to focus on what I'd really want in my collection. It's resulted in ending various PCs like Jeter, Griffey Jr., and Pujols. 

It's also caused me to buy more than trade over the past few months. 

I haven't gone nuclear, though. 

I'm in the middle of reverifying all of my collection. Just started the process a couple weeks ago. I think I jumped in up to my neck before really understanding what the database is capable of doing and how much it can do. I'm not a trader, but really value what this site can do for tracking my collection. Thank you everyone here and Admin for what you do for the site and I try and contribute what I can. Am Level 7 but don't feel it yet. But I enjoy doing what I know how to do. (Mainly just scans right now). 

I have re-done my tradelists and wantlists several times, but never the PC.

Not a chance on my collection. I keep fairly detailed paper records that I mostly trust, and the discrepancies have all been user error from when I input them. 

I have however deleted and reentered my trade list. 

A few years ago I had the idea to go through all my cards and verify that my collection listed here is accurate.  I started working on that but stopped pretty quickly.  Time is basically the biggest obstacle I have in the hobby.  I realized it was going to take a long time so I just gave up.  I do always double and triple check what I am entering when I enter in new cards though, so I feel like my collection is pretty close to if not entirely accurate.

I've done it and ugh, but when I start adding back in I get side tracked. Hey look a box I need to add and then lose track of what is added. 

Contemplating doing it after I completely re-organize all my boxes by set or player or team. UGH

What to do. I have over 100K of cards and needs to be organized. 

I started an Excel spreadsheet about 12 years ago when I got back into collecting. It's ridiculously large now (over 4MB). I still use it to keep track of my main collection targets, but a lot of the secondary collections I just keep track of on here.

My entire collection is a mess. Nothing is in order anymore. I don't know which box has what in it. I think my collection on here is mostly correct, but I don't have much of my trade bait input yet.

Basically, I need to spend about 6 months doing a full inventory and organize.

Years ago, I started over and quit collecting everything and anything.  Then it was just my Huskers which I have an Excel file for as not all the cards I have are listed here.  Never looked back.  No regrets of selling sets/cards so cheap.

What is listed below is somewhat starting over every so often:

Now days when I get frustrated with trying to find cards at a price that I'm willing to pay.  I change focus on what player/set/type I will look for.   This has relieved the frustration most of the times.    Always looking for the best buy and will buy anything if I find it at the right price.   Like most of us I have a budget each month for cards.   I really try hard to keep within it.   Right now.   I'm looking for Mem cards not much luck.   A few weeks ago, it was some of the lower end of players.   Come Black Friday everything will be on the table.

Due to the frustration part.    I have used a way that has worked for me most of the time.  Kind of like giving numbers for each area.   The better the number the better change I will buy it.    Said a lower player but a higher type may be purchased before a top player on a set I do not care for.  If the price is the same or close.

Areas I look at:

Players:   820+ of them   Ones I want the most are on the top and down to the lowest ones

Sets:    Some I really like and others.   Well, they are at the bottom

Type:   Auto, Mem, SN and others    Each has its place from top to bottom.  Yes, SNed card would be listed lowest to highest on what they are worth

Needed to finish:    If I need a card to finish a group.  Say, I have 4 players of this set and I need only one more to finish having all of them.   They go higher on my list.  One and done feeling.

Number of cards:    If I need a card or two of a player to reach a number.  Say I need 2 cards of a player to reach a total of 100 cards for that player.  I look at it also.

Price:   Cheapest,   Best buy,    Someone who has giving me good deal on other cards get a little more of a look at.   

When I see a card for sale I run these through my head and it is a Yes or No.  At the time.   Trading is different.    You have a card I want, and I have card(s) you want.  I'm sure we can get a deal done.   No reason to look at the areas.