BadgeShelf Preparing for a New Phone: Backing Up a Pin Collection
One of the greatest benefits of using a local-only collection tracking application is the absolute protection of your pr...
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BadgeShelf Notebook, Spreadsheet, or App? Tracking a Growing Pin and Badge Collection
Pins and badges are relatively cheap and small, which makes it easy for collections to grow incredibly fast. However, as...
BadgeShelf “Did I Already Buy This One?” Building a Pin Catalog That Prevents Duplicates
Pins and badges are highly accessible collectibles, characterized by their relatively low unit price and high purchase f...
BadgeShelf Chasing a Complete Set? Tracking Progress and Missing Numbers
Chasing a full set of enamel pins or can badges through blind boxes, trading packs, or limited-run event releases is one...
BadgeShelf “Where Did I Put That Pin?” Organizing Storage Across Cases and Drawers
Pins and badges are remarkably compact, tactile collectibles, which makes them incredibly easy to acquire in large quant...
BadgeShelf Turning a Want List Into New Arrivals Without Double Entry
When navigating the crowded aisles of a convention or browsing busy online trading forums, relying on a mental list of "...
BadgeShelf What Did This Hobby Actually Cost You? Reviewing Spending by Set, Tag, and Month
Because pins and badges have a relatively low unit price, it is incredibly easy to overlook the cumulative total of your...
BadgeShelf Collecting the Same Design on Purpose: Tracking Quantity, Not Just Ownership
Most collection management tools operate under a simple, binary assumption: you either own an item or you do not. While ...
BadgeShelf Showing Off a Collection (and Starting a Trade) With Share Cards
For pin and badge collectors, showing off your collection is a core part of the hobby. Dedicated communities, such as th...
BadgeShelf No Signal at the Convention? Matching Duplicates Offline With QR Codes
Convention halls and exhibition centers are the lifeblood of the pin and badge collecting community. These massive, crow...