Insurance on your video game collection - Anyone doing this?

[J_Wil]

Anyone have a inventory list of their collection on like a website, or excel document? I was thinking rfgeneration, or i would do excel, but i suck at templates.

I made it my mission to catalogue my collection earlier this year and came upon an fantastic software program that makes it super easy to do. You can track your games, systems, and accessories easily and even add details like the condition and whether it has a box, manual, etc. Its called Game Collector. The cost is well worth it if you have a large collection of games. I recommend the computer software, the mobile app, and the "buddy" software/app (essential for scanning barcodes instead of typing added games). All three will run you somewhere in the balpark of $70 (I don't remember the exact prices) but it's well worth it to me and super helpful to be able to check my collection on my phone when I'm game hunting and can't remember if I already have a game in my backlog pile or not. Check out the link below.

http://www.collectorz.com/

[SamuraiMegas]

I'd be interested in hearing about this as well, as I now definitely have a collection worth insuring for the true value.

Yeah, you would be the one person I know that I would think should do this given that NES World Championship cart in your collection.

* leaves school and hunts your house down*

[8bit]

Anyone have a inventory list of their collection on like a website, or excel document? I was thinking rfgeneration, or i would do excel, but i suck at templates.

I have a nice template for myself that I could give you. Its just a tool for organizing my list of game but not values. Send me a PM with your email if you're interested.

[Jmustang1968]

I use an excel spreadsheet and update it to google drive every now and again. I am thinking of keeping it in my drop box to have handy on the go.

The important thing is keeping up with it. One of the first things I do every time I get a new game is to add it to the list.. Trying to track everything down later is a pain.

[bj79]

I have renters insurance in case some disaster occurrs. I think it is a $20,000 policy for about $118 a year. It is worth it though for the peace of mind.

I have everything cataloged with rfgeneration and backloggery and pictures.

[ElkinFencer10]

I've got insurance through Geico on my collection. It's a $10,000 policy for $10 per month. I'm not sure of the specifics, though; my mom bought the policy without telling me (not that I was upset) when I moved into my apartment for college and took my entire collection with me.

[Breetai]

I'll have to look into this as well. I do have everything cateloged on Excel. It took a while at first, but as long as I just add whatever I get when I get it, it's not hard at all to keep up.

[DSKrek]

Anyone have a inventory list of their collection on like a website, or excel document? I was thinking rfgeneration, or i would do excel, but i suck at templates.

I made it my mission to catalogue my collection earlier this year and came upon an fantastic software program that makes it super easy to do. You can track your games, systems, and accessories easily and even add details like the condition and whether it has a box, manual, etc. Its called Game Collector. The cost is well worth it if you have a large collection of games. I recommend the computer software, the mobile app, and the "buddy" software/app (essential for scanning barcodes instead of typing added games). All three will run you somewhere in the balpark of $70 (I don't remember the exact prices) but it's well worth it to me and super helpful to be able to check my collection on my phone when I'm game hunting and can't remember if I already have a game in my backlog pile or not. Check out the link below.

http://www.collectorz.com/

I use Game Collector from collectorz.com and totally support the program. It's a very robust database that is very user friendly. There's even a field for the game's value! Luckily, I had an extra barcode scanner that works with the software even though it is not specifically listed as compatible. I also use Comic Collector for my comics. I can't recommend these programs enough.

[J_Wil]

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I use Game Collector from collectorz.com and totally support the program. It's a very robust database that is very user friendly. There's even a field for the game's value! Luckily, I had an extra barcode scanner that works with the software even though it is not specifically listed as compatible. I also use Comic Collector for my comics. I can't recommend these programs enough.[/quote]

It really is a handy program. I use the app for my Droid phone to scan bar codes. That made cataloguing my more recent boxed collection so much faster than typing each game name in individually. It's far and away the best software I've seen and really is significantly quicker than making a spreadsheet, which I tried to do years back. I also love that you can add the backdrops for the cover flow, like iTunes, and scanned front and back covers.

[retrosportsgamer]

Anyone have a inventory list of their collection on like a website, or excel document? I was thinking rfgeneration, or i would do excel, but i suck at templates.

I made it my mission to catalogue my collection earlier this year and came upon an fantastic software program that makes it super easy to do. You can track your games, systems, and accessories easily and even add details like the condition and whether it has a box, manual, etc. Its called Game Collector. The cost is well worth it if you have a large collection of games. I recommend the computer software, the mobile app, and the "buddy" software/app (essential for scanning barcodes instead of typing added games). All three will run you somewhere in the balpark of $70 (I don't remember the exact prices) but it's well worth it to me and super helpful to be able to check my collection on my phone when I'm game hunting and can't remember if I already have a game in my backlog pile or not. Check out the link below.

http://www.collectorz.com/

Thanks - I was looking at this also and did a search here and found your post. Going to give the trial a whirl but looking at the robust premium service myself. Trying to get everything in order for insurance reasons also.