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Attribute Labels

An attribute's label is how it's identified throughout the collection. They are brief descriptors of what type of information is being displayed. Example Labels might be Material, Color, UPC, etc.

Attribute Description

This is not required, but can be useful for better explaining what this attribute represents.

Attribute Input Types

The input type defines how information is entered into a form for a specific attribute. Read below to better understand what each type means.

Single-line Text Box

This is a standard text box. It can hold a maximum of 250 characters and it looks like this:

Large Text Box

This is a multi-line text box. It should only be used for an attribute that may require large amounts of text (some like a detailed product description or notes). It looks like this (but larger):

Select Multiple Values

Use this when multiple pieces of information can be assigned to an attribute value for a given item. An example might be a "Colors" attribute and the inputs might look like this:

Red
Blue
Yellow
Green

Select Single Value

Use this when a single piece of information can be assigned to an attribute value for a given item from a pool of possible values. The resulting input is a drop-down box. An example might be a "Color" attribute and the input might look like this:

Number

Use this when the attribute's value will always be numeric. It allows for a more robust search by searching for a range of values.

US Dollar Amount

Use this when the attribute's value will always be a US Dollar amount. It places a dollar sign next to the input and allows for a more robust search by searching for a range of values.

Date

Use this when the attribute's value will be any combination of the following: month, day and year. The input will be a set of 3 drop down boxes that represent a month, day and year. However, not all of the boxes will need to have a value selected.

Yes or No

(AKA "True or False") Use this when the attribute's value will always be either true or false. Example attributes that would use this might be "Still in Production" or "Sold with Box".

This is a suggested collection and has not yet been added to the archives. Please weigh-in with your opinion on how it is configured and leave your comments to the right. If you like it, say so. If not, please provide details on how you'd like to see it updated before it is taken live.

Sports Cards

Although I was an avid card collector during my adolescent years, that was long before the Internet changed collecting for the better. So I'm making suggestions for the inclusion of this collection in hopes of finding current avid collectors that can provide the best structure possible. Card collecting is by far one of the largest known collectibles, so I would like it to eventually be a one of the larger communities in the GoCollect archives.

Please provide detailed comments on this suggestion on how you feel it should be updated.

Item Attributes

These are the suggested attributes individual items in this collection can posses. The more attributes we can identify, the better the archive will be structured. Not all items in the collection need to have each attribute listed here. For a better understanding of what attributes are and how they work, take a look around at some of the other collections in our archives. Use the collection jump box at the top of this screen to look around. *Most* of the attributes in each collection are searchable, so you can see what attributes each collection has by viewing its search box on the right side of each collection's home screen.

Label	Input Type Description
Player	Select Multiple Values The full name of the player(s) featured on the card. I have set this as a multi-value input to encompass the possibility of multiple players on a single card (i.e. Old Rookie Cards and other cards that feature multiple players).
Team	Select Multiple Values The team(s) of the player(s) featured on the card. I have this set to a multiple select to allow for instances where multiple teams are featured for some particular reason.
Year	Number Year the card was produced for. I put this in as a number instead of a date because I fee it will be easier to navigate in the archives.
Sport	Select Single Value Sport of the player featured on the card. By making this a single select, it allows for "cross-slicing" in the archives.
Company	Select Single Value The company that produced the card (i.e. Topps, Upper Deck, Donruss, etc).
Set	Select Single Value When the company produces several sets within the same year, this identifies the individual set (i.e. Regular Line, Chrome, Triple Threads, etc.)
Subset	Select Single Value This identifies when a company produces subsets within a particular set (i.e. "Traded" from the 1986 Topps Regular Line).
Error	Single-line Text Box Open notation for an error example of a particular card.
Variant	Single-line Text Box Open notation for a variant example of a particular card (i.e. Red Back, Blue Back, etc.).
Card Number	Number Used for numerical card numbers. By allowing only number in this it allows for better searching in the archives (i.i find all 1952 Topps cards numbered from 100 - 125).
Card Number (Variant)	Single-line Text Box Used for cards that do not use a numerical numbering system or include lettering paired with numbering.
Featured on Card	Select Multiple Values Should be used when a specific player is not featured on a card. This could be useful for card that may feature non-players (i.e. The Famous Chicken).
Team Card	Single-line Text Box Should be used instead of the Player attribute when a team card is being represented and should be the name of the team.

List Attributes

These are the suggested pieces of information that are unique to each instance of an item. List attributes are those that a user will assign to an individual item when they are adding it to their collection, wishlist or tradelist. For instance, coins, comic books and sports cards can be professionally graded, so these collections have a list attribute named "Grading Company" and "Grade Serial Number."

Label	Description
Professional Grading Company	The company that has provided a professional grade of a given example.
Professional Grade Serial Number	The serial number that the grading company has assigned to the given example.
Professional Grade	The grade assigned by the grading company.

Condition & Grading Definitions

The following have been suggested as the condition guidelines that this collection will follow.

The grades I've entered here are a jumping off point. They represent the traditional grading scale, but I'm not sure if that's enough for the meticulous collector. Should these be expanded upon? If so, please tell me how.

Mint (MT)
Four sharp corners - 55(%)/45(%) or better centering (i.e., centering of picture within border; left-right & top-bottom) - Smooth edges - Original color border & gloss

Near Mint - Mint (NRMT-MT)
60/40 or better centering - Relatively smooth edges - Original color border & gloss - One of the following very minor flaws is allowed: Sharp corners to the eye, but slight imperfections under intense scrutiny; A few minor print spots; A few focus imperfections

Near Mint (NM)
65/35 or better centering - In addition, one of the following minor flaws allowed: Very slightly fuzzy corners; Slightly rough edges; Very minor border discoloration; Noticeable print spots; Color or focus imperfections

Excellent - Mint (EXMT)
Centering no worse than 70/30 - No more than two of the following flaws allowed: Very slightly fuzzy corners; Slightly rough edges; Very minor border discoloration; Noticeable print spots; Color or focus imperfections

Excellent (EX)
Centering no worse than 75/25 - A touch of notching or a slight 'ding' on a corner is allowed. - May have other imperfections such as: Poor gloss; Poor focus; Noticeable print spots

Very Good (VG)
Centering 80/20 or better - Slightly rounded corners - Slight layering, noticeable chipping or notches on edges is allowed. - May also have: Minor scuffing; Hairline crease

Good (G) Fair (F) Poor (P)
Well worn or abused - Badly rounded, layered corners, scuffing - Some lack of original coloring - Serious crease

Current Resources

This section is reserved for an explanation of the main resources of information about this collection. It should include web sites, books, dealers or anything else that may be helpful in the initial creation of this collection.

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Suggested By

Most collection suggestions are made by the GoCollect user community. And those who suggest new collection additions are always considered for moderation status on that collection (if they desire that position).

@Jeff

Jeff Meyer

Comments

@Jeff

Jeff Meyer

Commented on Apr 28, 2011 @ 7:38pm

There may be a lot to absorb for those collectors who are used to a more simplified archiving system, so please give your comments some thought and explore other collections before posting.
@Jeff

Jeff Meyer

Commented on Apr 28, 2011 @ 7:39pm

I am completely open to altering these collection guidelines. If you disagree with something I have here, please explain your thoughts and I will take EVERYTHING into consideration. If you disagree with someone else's comments please explain why.

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