Good Morning, I use Books and love it. I have a collection of over 4000 pieces of giant Panda memorabilia. While most are in a spreadsheet I’d love to have CLZ app that I could use. Has there been any thought to creating a “generic” collection app.?
I saw someone asked this same question here: Generic CLZ. And honestly I wasn’t too happy with that answer. It has a lot of self assumptions that they think the big thing is the core lookup. And yes while it’s a big factor, the interface is where CLZ shines. So much untapped potential.
I got to say I really wanted this feature has well. I been battling this issue myself as I have collections that I want to catalog such as stamps, postcards, video game accessories, collectible bookmarks, etc. There is one company out there that does the books, games, moves, etc + create your own collection. I just personally wasn’t happy with the cost.
I personally went towards an open source app out there that has a web interface. It’s self hosted for me and it’s pretty good for just viewing what I have so that when I go to bookstores. And it has a java based thick client. Definitely not the prettiest interface, but it is extremely customizable to my needs. And I was able to export my collections from ClZ to this app. Then do it’s online lookups. I was up and running with my full collection within an hour.
My subscription expires next year for games and books. CLZ has the best interface hands down on collections. But without a generic collection option, I had to look elsewhere. If CLZ offered a generic collection app for around the same price of CLZs other offerings, I would be staying with CLZ.
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