How do YOU keep track of your collection?

[Rainbowrific Renia]

Thanks to the new MLP Merch checklist function, I use that for my G4s.

I also have a spreadsheet for both my G1s and G4s.

[Taxel]

I have a Shutterfly site for my collections. I post a photo whenever I get a new pony, with their name and the date I got them.

In theory I'm supposed to edit the descriptions when I trade/sell/gift away a pony but I'm very bad about keeping up with that.

[wizzer218]

I keep it all in my head, though at this point it's easier to recall what I don't have rather than what I do.

this....lol.....I have thousands...only G1 though...its more of the accessories that I need a checklist for...LOL

[Kyubey]

Currently I'm listing my ponies in a Word document: I just add a picture of the pony with his/her name underneath it. Planning on switching to excel soon, seems easier to keep track off.

[NoPonySpecial]

First I make a detailed list, then I forget about it for a year.
Then I make a detailed spreadsheet, then forget about that one for a year.
So far it's not a very efficient method.

[Shy Violet]

For G4's I have all the current releases so I just need to keep an eye out for new releases, that's easy.

For G3's I keep finding them at thrift stores so I made a list in my "Notes" app as I bought them. Then each time I can check my list while I'm in store before buying. I got so many now and I don't really collect them, they were more for my daughter. I don't bother buying them anymore when I see them, not super interested.

For G1's I know for the most part which ponies I have. I have made a list in my "Notes" app again but this time the lists are ponies that I'm actively looking for and I can check them off as I buy them (mostly ebay). I do find ponies in the wild and pretty much if it's a G1 I buy it regardless of if I already have it or not. I'm mostly looking to complete certain sets so my list isn't overwhelming. I'll add to it as I complete sets.

[Teddy]

I just keep track in my head. I know who I have and who I don't in my 300+ collection. Just comes from acquiring them slowly over many years I guess. 

[JamieDey5]

I have two methods to my pony madness... first a good suggestion is to buy a collectors book it usually has boxes you can check next to each pony as you get/buy them. I have mine on display in a cabinet and keep them sorted according to their set so i can see who i am missing in each one. I also only collect a few sets at a time and when those few sets are completed i move to few more sets.

[Flitter]

I keep a running list on google docs. I used to take photos and add them to an album on my flickr as soon as I got a pony but that got confusing as I started selling off accessories or parts of sets later. Right now I'm working om converting my list to a chart I can eventually add a photo of each individual pony/item to.

[moonflower]

I used to use a spreadsheet but now I use an app called Collectors by Sort It! and I absolutely love it!
The only collection you get for free is "books" but it is not that expensive to unlock "action figures" and well worth it.

[hathorcat]

Spreadsheet

It started as a nice simple spreadsheet and then it grew arms and legs and worksheets.

I also created my own picture check list which is rather cumbersome but works great.

[TickleMePink]

I have a humble but growing collections of G1s. For them I have a notebook where I write down when I bought them and for how  much.

I also have two pinboards on Pinterest; MLPs I have and MLPs I want. That way I can just switch the pony from one board to the other once I´ve gotten it. It also makes it easy for my wife to see which ponies I want for christmas :-)

[Prince_Sunbeam]

For G1s and G3s I keep a word document with a table of the ponies name, what I paid, as well as other pertinent information. I also started using klect.com but I dont feel like that will stick with me.
For G4 I'm hooked on the mlpmerch checklist&Wishlist! I primarily use the wishlist function since its easier to list what I want than what I have, but I do keep the checklist for blindbags to avoid doubles.

[misskindle]

So many ways.
First there's spreadsheets, divided by generation and type of merchandise (brushables, playsets, etc.) with information on name, condition, flaws, year, release, value, where it was bought, and how much I paid.
Basic checklists for each generation.
Finally, I have a website where I take pics of all my ponies after their spa day, and throw it up with a short backstory, value, and origin. That's also divided by generation/years.
I'm kind of analysis about keeping track of my toys. I do the same for dolls.

[Aflame]

i have 360+ ponies all in boxes at the mo but i have photos of them and the photos are stickered with whitch box they are in so i know where to find them xaflame