In this section, articles will be posted to help you manage your collection. Articles will be arranged under the following subheadings:
INVENTORY
Why it is important to have an inventory of your collection. Tips on how you can can do this.
Sample Collection Inventory This excel spreadsheet file illustrates how a medal collection may be inventoried with comments to explain some of the key features of the spreadsheet.
This excel workbook is a blank template that can assist the collector to inventory a militaria collection. Included in this template are five worksheets Titled Summary, Medals, Metal Badges, Cloth Insignia, Helmet, Kit, etc. The workbook can be customized to suit each collector's needs. A key benefit of using a spreadsheet is the ability to tabulate values.
PROTECTION
How to safeguard your collectibles. Topics to include storage and insurance.
DISPLAY
How you can display your collectibles.
DISPOSAL
Tips on trading, selling and donating your collectibles.
VENDORS
As a convenience to our members and guests, the CSMMI provides this list of vendors as ones who may be able to assist you with the appraisal and/or sale of your collectibles or estates.
Marway Militaria Inc.
30-1865 Sargent Ave., Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3H 0E4
email: marway@marway-militaria.com
telephone: 204-775-7159
Military Antiques Toronto
51 Lesmill Road, North York, ON M3B 2T8
email: www.MilitaryAntiquesToronto.com
telephone: 647-436-0876
NOONANS MAYFAIR
NOONANS (North America)
Tanya Ursual, Medals Specialist, P.O. Box 788 Kemptville, ON, Canada K0G 1J0
web: www.noonans.co.uk
email: tanyaursual@noonans.co.uk
telephone: 613-883-9707