How do YOU keep track of your collection?

[Juliepants]

My friend bought me a G1 style MLP notebook, so I've written out a list of all my ponies and what accessories they have. (I've got about 130 ponies total). Then at the back of the notebook is a list of the accessories I still need. And on another page near the back a list of the ponies I want to get. So, it's old fashioned cos it's handwritten, but I find it quite therapeutic doing it

Jules x

[Tulips]

I have all my ponies out so if I'm unsure of whether I already own something I just get off the couch and check. 

Same here. My bedroom is my pony room and everyone is on display. It's been a while since I counted, and frankly I'm too scared the number will depress me to do so, but there's definitely hundreds. I don't keep a list and don't aim for 100% completion either, but I probably should record the more expensive ones for insurance purposes. 

[Lady.Arachnia]

well I go to Klect.com /

I didn't know a site like this existed! I browsed around and I open an account and I think it is a helpful website! Only the marketplace is very outdated.....

[Beldarna]

I have it in my head.. and if I ever forget I have the Collector's Inventory for G1 and for the ponies that isn't in there I have a printed out spreadsheat where I write down who I have.. been long since I updated it tho.

[Sea_Breeze]

Excel plus I also list how much I paid, when/who  I bought/sold .. It tallies automatically as I add and delete, pretty scary how much one can spend in 10 years

[Haruna]

I use Dream Valley's free checklist to keep track of my U.S. release G1s. I don't have a huge amount of ponies from other countries, so I mostly keep track of those in my head. However, my Excel-loving accountant sister has made us a collection checklist spreadsheet, so if I ever needed to I can check it and see if I have the pony. (It's more for my mom, since she buys ponies for birthdays and Christmas.)

[BethyVic]

There are some great ideas here that I might use.  I used to use Microsoft and just listed each pony by year and country.  Unfortunately, Microsoft Word stopped working so I am trying to find an alternative. 

[brighteyes]

I have an Microsoft OneNote binder for my collection.  I love that this program has checkmark box bullets that get a check in them when you click on them.  It's so satisfying to check ponies and accessories off my list

[Wind~Whistler]

I use KLECT.com only for G1 and sometimes G2/G3. For G4, I just count them since most are rereleases

[summerday]

I'm working on a database using FileMaker Pro. I'm entering all G1s right now. I have MOC pictures and pictures of my own loose. I can mark which ones I have. Then I can click a tab to see the accessories for each. I can then put checks by what I have. I'm still trying to decide how to handle non-US ponies and variants.

[mlp4me]

I made a list off of Kimsites info; then I made a want list here. That's how I keep track.

[PeachyPie]

I was having the same problem just this week. I think I might start an excel database and then just colour the ones I have off. I'm an accountant though so spreadsheets are my thing. 

[Prideth]

I have a spreadsheet that doubles as my wishlist.  Basically, I just made a big list of allll the ponies I want (and somehow it still keeps growing...) and crossed off the ones I have.  So I know exactly who I have, and who I'm missing.  I have columns for their ribbons, brushes, and accessories too!  I have pictures for everything so that I know what I'm looking for.  It helps keep me organized and prevents me from buying doubles or anything.  It's a nice way to keep my wishlist and inventory all together as one!

[nessa16]

I bought all of Summer's inventory books and use those.  I call the G1 book the Pony Bible  .  I also have a fairly detailed wishlist for all gens that I go off of for buying.  The only thing I don't have as well covered is the Nirvana/international ponies which I kind of use Debra's first international pony book for but it's kind of outdated.  I've tried checklists and spreadsheets but find that I don't ever finish them or keep them updated.  I usually cross reference my books and wishlist if I really need to know.

[TornadoTwist]

For the G4 ponies I use the checklist function of MLP Merch