Just as an addition;

MS Access can be very useful, but first you have to configure
the database to meet your goals. It is not very dificult but
takes some time.
I have already formated my and can send you the file (it is not
big as the database is still empty). It is in portuguese but you
should translate it easily.

 --- "William F. Clendenin" <[log in to unmask]> escreveu:
> Zan, when choosing storage cabinets consider using commercial
> document
> storage drawers. I found these by accident while looking for a
> way to
> organize my collection. These are individual plastic units
> measuring 14" x
> 12" x 3 1/2". Each unit takes one 3" drawer or two 1 1/2"
> drawers. The units
> lock together to form any configuration to fit your available
> space. They
> are not inexpensive, but have a number of advantages over
> wooden cabinets:
>
> - large and small drawers can be intermixed to allow
> organizing your shells
> systematically rather than having all the deeper drawers at
> the bottom. They
> are easily interchanged as your collection grows.
>
> - the unit can be configured to fit the available space.
>
> - being thin walled, you can get about 50% more storage in the
> same space.
>
> - no acid fumes.
>
> A number of collectors who have seen my collection have
> adopted this system.
> You can get a catalog from: Ultimate Office, P.O. Box 688,
> Farmingdale, NJ
> 07727. Phone 1-800-631-2233. The units I use are S-1200 and
> S-1300.
>
> For my database I use Microsoft Access.
>
> Bill Clendenin
> Sarasota, FL
>
>
>





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