We are using access and it is working great.  I set up separate files for each
family and backed it all up on zips.
 
Peter Egerton wrote:
 
> Hello,
> I, too am thinking of making a database for my collection (over 10,000 at
> present,
> so I want to get it right before I enter all of them). I'm thinking of MSAccess,
> since that's the only database program I know how to customize. I would
> also like to know what other people think!
>
> >Hello Conch-Lers,
> >
> >I am about to undertake the daunting task of putting my catalog onto a
> >database. My collection is still small, but growing (about 400+ at present).
> >I have Clarisworks on my Mac, but I'm curious what other collectors use for
> >this purpose, and if there are any recommended programs available that will
> >also print (tiny) labels.
> >
> >Thanks for all suggestions,
> >
> >Mary Graham in NH
> >who has a new email address:
> >[log in to unmask]
> >
> >
> Peter Egerton, Vancouver, Canada
> Collector of worldwide Mollusca
 
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Jim and Bobbi Cordy
of Merritt Island, Florida.
 
Jim Specializes in Self-Collected
Caribbean & Florida Shells
 
Bobbi in Shell Creations