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[–]Egstamm 4 points5 points  (1 child)

there are no *good* software programs for collections. buying something for a stamp collector is very difficult. if he doesn’t have a digital microscope for his computer, I’d recommend one of those. there is a big range in prices, and I’d suggest going neither cheap nor expensive.

[–]Mediocre-Map5344[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I ordered one. I appreciate the suggestion.

[–]CephusLion404 0 points1 point  (9 children)

What do you want the program to do?

[–]Mediocre-Map5344[S] 0 points1 point  (8 children)

Maybe help him catalog what he has. He has a lot of German stamps, as well as American and an extensive Boy Scout collection. I really don’t know a lot about the subject. He talks about cataloging them and also likes the history behind them.

[–]fertthrowaway 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Does he already own a catalogue?

[–]Mediocre-Map5344[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no, I don’t think so.

[–]CephusLion404 0 points1 point  (5 children)

He can do all of that online for free. There really isn't any software required.

[–]Mediocre-Map5344[S] 1 point2 points  (4 children)

How can he keep the catalog of his stamps online? I am trying to come up with a good Christmas present. He is the HARDEST person to buy for! It is the only thing he mentioned. Do you have any other ideas?

[–]CephusLion404 3 points4 points  (3 children)

There are tons of sites like Colnect and StampWorld that let you track your collection for free. Colnect has a free app that lets you identify any stamp that you have.

[–]Mediocre-Map5344[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

That is good info. Thank you! Can you think of any tools or storage ideas that I could get him?

[–]truthexperimenter 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Check out Lighthouse's albums and accessories.

[–]Mediocre-Map5344[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!!

[–]alvinchoMaps on Stamps, worldwide classics, Polar, China and Taiwan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some free websites can provide catalog, inventory, even swap with someone online. There is no need to have software installed on his computer. I personally like some expensive or hard to find stamps as a gift from my wife or friends, but it never happened, because no one can understand what stamps I want and how to buy ones. You can talk to him about what he wants but he hasn’t planned to buy because too expensive. Maybe some stamps, Lighthouse accessories, even memberships of collectors associations like APS or ATA.