Adding
Stamps to Your Collection Database
In order to start working with Stamp Keeper
Deluxe, you will need to add stamps to your empty collection database.
There are two tools you can use to enter your collection. A continuous
series of stamps can be entered with the Group Add feature. Or,
you can enter single or duplicate stamps by clicking on the Add
button on the bottom of the Collection Entry window.
Scott Catalog Numbers
When you click Add, the program
highlights the SC. Cat# field. If you enter a valid Scott
Catalog number in this field, the Collection Entry window will display
the denomination, year of issue, description, and nine different
market values based on stamp and gum conditions.
Miscellaneous Stamps
If the catalog number you enter does not correspond
to a valid catalog number contained in our database (i.e. Revenues,
Christmas Seals, etc.), you will be required to enter all the pertinent
information manually.
Type
The Type field contains a pop-up list of
types of postal items. Automatic pricing will occur in the Total
Value field if you choose Mint Single or Used Single (Mint Tab and
Used Tab are also valid for Israel.)
Quantity
After entering the type, press Tab to move
to the Quantity field. You can either press Tab again to select
the default quantity of 1 or manually enter a quantity. You can
also use the up or down arrows to enter any number up to 999 for
duplicate stamps. Keep in mind that all stamps included in this
record should have the same condition and original cost.
Gum Condition
After entering the quantity, press Tab or
Enter. Click the down arrow next to the Gum Condition field box
to select the gum condition.
NOTE: We
urge all users of this program to use good judgment in their response,
since the overall calculated value of the collection is based on this
information.
Stamp Condition
After entering the gum condition, press Tab
or Enter. Click the down arrow next to the Stamp Condition field
box Remember, the overall value of your collection is based on this
important information.
Year Purchased
The current year appears in the next entry
field as the default entry. You may enter any other purchase year
that you wish for record keeping purposes.
Total Cost
Enter the amount you paid for the full quantity
of stamps in this record. Any figure up to $99,999.99 is accepted.
For example, if you bought two of the same stamp for $5.00 each,
enter $10.00 as the Total Cost.
Total Value
If you entered valid stamp and gum conditions,
the Total Value is calculated automatically (multiplied by the quantity
you entered) and displayed. If you do not agree with Stamp Keeper
Deluxe's listed price, you may, at any time, enter a figure different
from that shown. Type in your own value (up to $99,999.99) or press
Tab to accept the program's supplied value.
Location
Use the Location field to indicate where
this particular stamp is stored. You may enter any code up to 10
characters if you wish. For example, US2 could stand for United
States Album #2.
Comment
The Comment field provides space for an optional
unlimited length entry. Either a short note such as "good color"
or a longer statement can be entered.
Completing Your Entry
Information about a stamp you have sold
can be entered now or later. Click the
Save button at any time while adding information in order
to record that item. You can always change or delete any record
that you have entered.
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