That's what I do. It's not as pretty as some of the other sites but it works for me.

Hope you don't mind me asking Ed, but do you mind sharing your template or a page of your collection?

Partly to get ideas, partly to avoid re-inventing the wheel, partly to see what what it looks like, etc.

I've been brainstorming lately trying to figure out what things I want it to track, and how many columns would be too unworkable or not easily viewable.

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I then export it to a free webhost site(http://www.zymic.com/free-web-hosting/ 5GB storage and 50GB monthly transfer).
I guess they also have a phone app.

Link in my sig is an out of date example of my collection.

Over a year out of date MP, better get cracking.

I was looking at their site today. Which version did you buy? Did you get their nifty scanner or do you have to type everything in? How is it on obscure/rare titles?

Another vote for DVD Profiler... both in this poll & with my wallet (paid registration.)

DVDAf all the way.

It's just easier to use Open Office and keep the spreadsheet right on my desktop.

The only reason I want my collection online is to show it off. Sure, Google Docs could do that somewhat, but it's not as pretty as a database like DVDSpot or DVDaf. No one wants to look at a spreadsheet.

Thinking about purchasing DVD Profiler, I like the setup and the fact that it can't be stripped away like Spot. Is it possible to swap it out to another computer when the time comes to get a new one?

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Piece of cake. Simply backup your database, reload the program and re-enter your key, then restore the database. The key is not bound to a particular hostname or anything. Not much to it.

Not that big a deal for me, but the Profiler guys are currently working on an iPhone app to compliment the software.

I appreciate the help!

No problem. I sent you a PM with the link. It's a big collection so it takes a bit of time to load.

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I've been a paid user of DVD Profiler for years now. And it's only gotten better since the developer got out of the old company and made a new one, so the updates have been happening a lot more often.

I use DVDAf, but still really miss DVD Spot.

Can anyone share their ideas for what a collection cataloged on a spreadsheet should include? I'm debating whether to keep it simple and printable or to add many columns for more information to be added.

I use and love DVDAf.

I've been putting off an update for a long time and didn't realize it's been over a year. I've been thinking about running an export monthly and exporting it to a dropbox folder so it'll update/upload itself. Instant updated website without dealing with FTP but I'd lose my php functionality(search and loans). Maybe I could do a lite version of my collection that I can easily use with my phone.

Anyway, I have the pro version and one of those free cat scanner things radio shack was giving away years ago but I never use it. I'm still using version 5, so I get the other sources and refuse to upgrade unless I absolutely have to.

They actually aren't that bad on obscure titles. They had Revenge of the Stepford Wives and There Goes A Police Car. Imdb didn't even have the second video.

I'd recommend a trial to see how it works out.

I just list mine using my Word-Processing Program, which is an old copy of Lotus Word Pro. If it ain't broke don't fix it!

Seriously, I can't recommend DVDpedia highly enough. The interface is really comfortable (particularly if you're a heavy iTunes user, which I am), the info search and insertion options (from imdb, Amazon, and a score of other sources) are terrific, and the PocketPedia iPhone option allows me to have my full collection (5440 titles and counting) on me at all times. Best $20 I've spent as a collector.

Profiler. I like how it looks, and I also like the fact that even if it goes away everything I've got in there so far exists locally.

I also have DVDAf but I haven't been keeping that up-to-date. It used to be super-easy to make a CSV in Profiler (that part is still easy) and import all the titles into DVD Af in one lump, but last I checked I couldn't do that anymore.

DVDProfiler for online and I maintain my own MSAccess database, as well.

I use DVDProfiler. It has its pros and cons. The main con is that so far contributing titles to the database has been a pain, I don't even try anymore, they just shoot down anything I want to contribute, so I add them to my own collection and lock them. I loved DVDSpot. I've abandoned DVDAF. With as large as my collection has gotten, I really hope I don't have to change again.

DVDAf is what I use but it's a poor substitute for DVDSpot which I really miss.

Dewey Decimal System.

But really DVDaf. I actually don't have any complaints with it. They bounced back pretty well imo after the somewhat disastrous 2.0 switch.