Do I need to inventory every collectible separately?

No. Start with one row for each box, binder, shelf, room, or recognizable category. Item-level work comes later only for groups that justify it.

Does this tool appraise my collection?

No. It organizes collection groups and evidence so you can compare selling routes or prepare for specialist review.

Where is my inventory saved?

The current tool saves only in your browser. Your entries are not transmitted. You can download a CSV or clear the local copy.

Free tool / inherited and mixed collections

Inventory groups—not every object.

Turn boxes, binders, shelves, and categories into a small evidence packet designed to help preserve context, flag risks, and prepare for the next conversation.

Private by default: this tool saves only in this browser. Your entries are not transmitted. Do not enter firearm serial numbers or sensitive personal information.

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Needs family review0

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Start with the largest recognizable group. A group can be a room, shelf, box, binder, album, or category.

When this inventory is enough

Use it to choose the next conversation.

You do not need a price for every object. Once the groups, scale, evidence, disposition, and risk flags are visible, choose what to keep, protect, insure, review with family, donate or give away, or route to a suitable selling specialist.

Choose the next step

Use one row per group before item-level work

An item-by-item inventory can require thousands of entries before the collection's scope is clear. This worksheet captures category, scale, organization, evidence, location, and risk so you can describe the collection before deciding whether individual records are necessary.

Keep the collector's structure visible

Albums, labels, notes, receipts, original packaging, and related objects can carry meaning or evidence. Photograph and describe the group before cleaning, separating, repairing, or discarding.

The next decision can differ by group

One binder may stay with family, another group may need insurance documentation, ordinary material may be donated, and stronger material may justify specialist review. If you choose to sell, direct buyers generally emphasize speed while specialist auctions or consignors may take longer. The useful question is which reversible next step fits each group.