# How do you keep track of your collection? **URL:** \ **Category:** Collectors Corner\ **Created:** [February 17, 2019, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-collection/299034 "2019-02-17T20:07:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![stublag](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/stublag/32/37916_2.png) [@stublag](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stublag)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 8:07pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-collection/299034/1 "2019-02-17T20:07:21Z")
I hit a point where I couldn’t remember which yoyos I still had boxes for, so I started keeping track of them in Airtable: [Airtable - Yoyos](https://airtable.com/shrAtvtlxLd2aHR1W/tblHsFJ751chby3Ym/viwPJ1TA5N1VuAHm2?blocks=hide) Then I went a little nuts and found some pictures and filled in a ton of info about material/shape 😄 Also if you want to do something like this, you can hit Copy Base in the top right and use my table as a starting point ✌ ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/8/7/287f029a14a399818fb980afea15db0559f7af7b.png) ---
**Author:** ![TheYoyoer27](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theyoyoer27/32/49058_2.png) [@TheYoyoer27](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheYoyoer27)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-collection/299034/2 "2019-02-17T20:27:13Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/f/2/6f2b0a2c60f1255e3c4778c5fb8b212489dfbbe5.jpeg) @codinghorror ---
**Author:** ![yoyodoc](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyodoc/32/48820_2.png) [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-collection/299034/3 "2019-02-17T20:35:48Z")
Well; what I do is extremely simple. When I see a box; I know I have a yoyo in it or for it. When I see a yoyo; I know what the yoyo is. And I know I have the box. 🤓 ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-collection/299034/4 "2019-02-17T20:50:42Z")
Pretty much all my yoyos are in cases, not their factory boxes. The boxes are all stored away in a bigger box. I have Photoshop files with a grid of images and selected specs of all my throws (one file for plastic throws, and one file for metal throws). ---
**Author:** ![Sinister\_Yoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sinister_yoyos/32/114006_2.png) [@Sinister\_Yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sinister_Yoyos)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 9:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-collection/299034/5 "2019-02-17T21:38:59Z")
I used Flexile to build a database on my iPad. I keep track of specs and make notes for my collection. ---
**Author:** ![iamkeeler](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/iamkeeler/32/49263_2.png) [@iamkeeler](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iamkeeler)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-collection/299034/6 "2019-02-17T21:52:24Z")
I’m giving Yoyo Collector a try [http://yoyo.collectionhero.com/iamkeeler](http://yoyo.collectionhero.com/iamkeeler) Let’s you upload photos and add tags. Seems like they are working on a part to look up yoyo’s and work on the arpx value based on previous sales. ---
**Author:** ![edhaponik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/edhaponik/32/150896_2.png) [@edhaponik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/edhaponik)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-collection/299034/7 "2019-02-17T22:04:36Z")
I just uh… keep most of em in a big display case and grab what I want to throw. No real tech or complicated process required. ---
**Author:** ![Z\_Car](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/z_car/32/72879_2.png) [@Z\_Car](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Z_Car)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-collection/299034/8 "2019-02-17T22:12:55Z")
I keep all my yoyos in a drawer to protect from sunlight and dust. Kind of separated by fixed axle, plastic and metal. All my throws good for fingerspins are in the same row. Other than that I dont worry about them. I dont like clutter, so boxes all go right into the recycle bin. ---
**Author:** ![eternalmetal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eternalmetal/32/44877_2.png) [@eternalmetal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eternalmetal)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-collection/299034/9 "2019-02-17T22:18:43Z")
Hmm, ■■■■ Runner to Ann Connolly Edge to Titanium Peak to Summit. Titanium Shutterzz. Good collection 😃 ---
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 4:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-collection/299034/10 "2019-02-18T04:03:06Z")
You gotta display your yo-yos! They are beautiful playable art! I highly recommend [Inexpensive DIY Wall Mounted Display](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/inexpensive-diy-wall-mounted-display/289258) ---
**Author:** ![oldyoyoguy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/oldyoyoguy/32/56863_2.png) [@oldyoyoguy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/oldyoyoguy)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2019, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-collection/299034/11 "2019-03-30T16:41:27Z")
Sorry for the minor necro, I don’t get over here that much. I use a program called [Collmate](http://www.sidency.com/) which I suppose is still available, but is no longer updated (latest news is from 2007). In fact, you have to keep a copy of the key around because a couple of times it has reset and I had to reenter the key (even had to pay for a new key once for no added value, grr). Still, it’s nice for the flexibility and detail it offers; here’s a screenshot: ![Collmate](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/2/7/f27e3c355ea7ff22792e85dd3d27c6f827902c45.jpeg) Of course, once bit rot sets in I’ll have to migrate it; I have CSV copies of the data, for what it’s worth. ---
**Author:** ![TeeJay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/teejay/32/46016_2.png) [@TeeJay](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TeeJay)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2019, 4:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-collection/299034/12 "2019-03-30T16:46:02Z")
Wow thats super cool dude! Im jealous of what seems to be a pretty sizeable collection. And with that many throws, having their info organized so we’ll is awesome. Really dig how thorough the data is, including the diameter, weight, manufacturer, etc Sweetness ---
**Author:** ![JWaugh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jwaugh/32/42366_2.png) [@JWaugh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JWaugh)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2019, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-collection/299034/13 "2019-03-30T17:00:15Z")
only having 12 ---
**Author:** ![skitrz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/skitrz/32/849_2.png) [@skitrz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skitrz)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2019, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-collection/299034/14 "2019-03-30T17:17:11Z")
I believe in free range yoyos. No tracking necessary! ---
**Author:** ![Phantisee86](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/phantisee86/32/59016_2.png) [@Phantisee86](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Phantisee86)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2019, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-collection/299034/15 "2019-04-01T06:25:01Z")
🤓 ALERT: I have a Google Sheets spreadsheet that I record the data about my yoyos on. I even keep track of where my yoyos go in my cases… > **[Template-Yoyo Collection](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Z1ulmPP0PP-hB1dYKM2uv_iVhK_LjHFD8ATNXuT301U/edit?usp=drivesdk)** > > This Sheet is private ---
**Author:** ![chaosgow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chaosgow/32/61394_2.png) [@chaosgow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chaosgow)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2019, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-collection/299034/16 "2019-04-01T10:40:42Z")
When I see a box for a yoyo I own I throw it away because it’s just a bit of cardboard and it’s the yoyo I’m interested in. Interesting database though ---
**Author:** ![Sinister\_Yoyos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sinister_yoyos/32/114006_2.png) [@Sinister\_Yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sinister_Yoyos)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2019, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-collection/299034/17 "2019-04-01T20:39:10Z")
I used the app Flexile on my iPad to build a database of my collection, with specs, notes, and all that good stuff. ---
**Author:** ![AaronW](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/aaronw/32/49251_2.png) [@AaronW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AaronW)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2019, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-collection/299034/18 "2019-04-01T21:04:01Z")
I have a few different boxes. One box houses accessories like extra string, and individual boxes from yoyos. Another box is full of yoyos. I go through the box every now and then to make sure I’m not trying to buy a yoyo that I already own. For people that like mint condition yoyos the box of yoyos would probably give them extreme anxiety 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![Grendel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grendel/32/92975_2.png) [@Grendel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grendel)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2019, 4:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-collection/299034/19 "2019-04-30T16:14:10Z")
I don’t own more than forty throws and thirty plus fit in my zero haliburton case there rest are Higbys in there own case. Pretty simple like Ed I open the case and grab a throw. ---
**Author:** ![chaosgow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/chaosgow/32/61394_2.png) [@chaosgow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chaosgow)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2019, 3:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-collection/299034/20 "2019-05-01T03:49:37Z")
I throw the packaging away so I don’t need to worry about it, keep them all on a table in my yoyo studio and only take a few out at a time. Have lost a few over the years so wouldn’t recommend it. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-do-you-keep-track-of-your-collection/299034.md?page=2)