The fields as named are probably better suited to collectibles, but all fields, except the catalog number and dollar amounts, may be used for any purpose the user wishes, making the software appropriate to the antiques or fine arts collector as well. A picture of the item can be attached as shown in the figure. The inventory can be searched by category, manufacturer, and other fields. They include an inventory listing, purchases report, and value tracking. Installation was easy, and the help files explain most operations.
Operation is simple.
Any collector new to computers will find this software a good way to get started without spending a lot. Selling on the Web A recent E-mail message to this column asked where a collector could sell on the Internet. The person writing has been collecting early 19th-century pewter, painted furniture, lighting, iron, and copper for many years and wants to downsize. She was aware that on-line auctions on the World Wide Web are heavy in collectibles rather than antiques. One possibility is to establish a relationship with one of the many Web antiques malls.