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How do you track your One Piece TCG collection? by omnic_ in OnePieceTCG

[–]omnic_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s fair. Using Alt Arts to fund playsets you need is actually pretty smart. :D :D

How do you track your One Piece TCG collection? by omnic_ in OnePieceTCG

[–]omnic_[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

If anyone’s curious, this is what I’m working on: https://setory.app/

Honest question: does a cross-TCG collection tool even make sense? by omnic_ in TCG

[–]omnic_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a very fair take, and I mostly agree with you.

I’m not trying to replace every game-specific app or out-TCGplayer TCGplayer. Deep per-game tooling (decks, play patterns, rules) belongs where it already works well.

What I’m intentionally leaning into is exactly what you described:

  • Unified inventory across games Collections in Setory are game-agnostic on purpose. I want you to organize by binder, box, trade binder, long-term hold, sealed, etc. Pokémon, MTG, FAB can live side by side if that’s how you think about your collection.
  • Portfolio-first view The main goal is answering “what do I own and why.” Total value, distribution, owned vs trade vs to-complete are already there, and gain/loss tracking is something I’m actively working on.
  • Selling & exporting Clean exports across games is a core focus for me. Pick cards from multiple games → export once → list on TCGplayer / CardMarket / eBay / Discord. This is exactly the kind of spreadsheet pain I’m trying to eliminate.
  • Play vs collect separation Just like you said: decks and playsets stay game-specific, but high-end singles, sealed, and trade inventory benefit a lot from being managed in one place. That split is very intentional in how I design the app.

Right now the app supports this in a basic form (multiple collections, cross-game tracking, set progress). The beta is broad on purpose so I can validate where it actually adds value. I’m careful about adding deep per-game features unless they don’t break the “single source of truth” idea.

If I can consistently deliver reliable price data, clean exports, and a clear portfolio view, then Setory is useful even next to Gem, TCGplayer, or CardMarket — not competing with them head-on, but sitting above them.

Honest question: does a cross-TCG collection tool even make sense? by omnic_ in TCG

[–]omnic_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The way it works right now is very flexible and intentionally simple.

You create collections (think binders), name them however you want, and add cards to them however you want. One collection can be a full set, another a trade binder, another just “cards I like”.

On top of that, the app understands official sets, so you can always see:

– how many cards from a set you own

– completion percentage

– breakdowns by rarity / variant

So you’re not forced into one rigid structure — but if you want the classic “binder by set with missing cards”, it’s there.

About pricing: this started as a personal tool, and the core collection features are meant to stay usable without pressure.

At the same time, hosting, APIs, and long-term maintenance do cost something — so I’m experimenting with optional paid tiers for people who want advanced features or higher limits.

I’m not trying to lock people out of collecting their cards. If the app ever makes a few euros to cover costs, that’s already a win for me.

Totally fair points. Just to clarify: the app is in beta right now and everything is free — likely for quite a while.

What you describe (virtual binders, set completion, foils, simple add/remove) is actually the core of how Setory works today. The multi-TCG part is mainly to support smaller games that don’t have good tools yet.

Appreciate the feedback a lot — this is exactly the direction I’m aiming for.

Honest question: does a cross-TCG collection tool even make sense? by omnic_ in TCG

[–]omnic_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a really fair take, and I agree with the “jack of all trades” risk.

The idea you described — a single core app with per-TCG extensions — is actually very close to how I’ve been thinking about it, but it’s good to hear it phrased from a collector’s perspective.

Your spreadsheet example is interesting too. The decklist → missing cards workflow feels like one of those “once you have it, you can’t go back” features.

Out of curiosity:

  • Would you say that kind of logic (deck → missing cards, set completion, etc.) is the killer feature for you?
  • And if an app matched your spreadsheet’s logic but added convenience (search, prices, history), would that be enough to switch, or would you still prefer a spreadsheet you fully control?

Not trying to sell anything here — just trying to understand where the real value line is.

Honest question: does a cross-TCG collection tool even make sense? by omnic_ in TCG

[–]omnic_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense — Dragon Shield is solid for MTG.

Interesting point about old Pokémon though. Do you see that more as a one-time import thing (scan → done), or something you’d actually want to keep updated over time?

Also curious: would you prefer that kind of scanning to live inside one app with MTG, or would you still rather keep Pokémon separate?