What's some of the most useful information for collectors? Simple - checklists!
Until now, collectors found themselves searching across a number of web sites in order to track down trading card checklists. Some of this data is available free of charge while some sites only make this data available once you purchase other data such as price guides.
Well, this all just changed! Jim (jrlenox) and I are pleased to introduce OpenChecklist.com!
http://www.openchecklist.com
So, what exactly is the purpose of OpenChecklist.com? It is a database and Internet-based tool for holding trading card checklist, want list and inventory data so that it can be shared with collectors around the globe.
Here's our mission statement:
"Our mission is to create and maintain a master database of up-to-date and accurate trading card data. To support this mission, we will develop industry standards for the communication and transfer of trading card and set data over the Internet. Using these standards, we will further develop and support the development of applications to support the hobby and trading card collectors.
To further encourage the collecting of trading cards, our commitment is to provide free access to the trading card database for all collectors and at all time."
Can you imagine the online collecting tools that would benefit from such a massive database of checklists? Well, we have! Here are some of the tools that are now available:
Checklist Browser/Search - provides the ability to browse and perform simple searches on data for all types of trading cards.
Collector Profile - allows a collector to register and list their personal collecting interests. Search for other collectors by region or area of interest.
Collector Want List - allows a collector to take any checklist item and add it to their "Want List" which appears on their main collector page and can be linked to from anywhere.
Collector Inventory - a simple inventory system that shows cards you have available to trade or sell.
In addition, initial versions of these tools are also available:
Automated Trade Manager - matches cards between the Want Lists and Inventory of all registered users.
Collector Feedback System - a "one-stop shop" to list your accounts and feedback with other online auction and trading sites so you can take your trading credibility with you. Linked with your Profile, Want List and Inventory and the Automated Trade Manager, this will quickly become the most powerful trading tool on the Internet.
OpenChecklist.com is a major project that has been planned and worked on throughout most of 2005. At this time, we are providing TCC Collector Zone members with a "sneak peak" prior to our official launch next month. We simply ask you to please visit the site, register and provide feedback.
If you're ready to see what this is all about, then please visit:
http://www.openchecklist.com
In addition, please be sure to check out our all-new OpenChecklist sub-forums including:
http://www.tradingcardcentral.com/forums/index.php?showforum=90 - Home for OpenChecklist members.
http://www.tradingcardcentral.com/forums/index.php?showforum=91 - Discussion of all issues related to trading card checklists.
http://www.tradingcardcentral.com/forums/index.php?showforum=93 - Discussion of all tools and services powered by OpenChecklist.
http://www.tradingcardcentral.com/forums/index.php?showforum=92 - Provide feedback and make suggestions about OpenChecklist.
Have fun!
-Bob
Please note that we are currently working daily to update our extensive database of over 1.29 million trading cards. In fact, expect new checklists and functionality to be added throughout 2006. Also, look for future announcements about new TCC features that will be powered by OpenChecklist!
Looks like it will be a nice addition
Looks like a very helpful site!!!!!
Bob has been sending me death threats as I have been waiting for the official announcement of this tidbit! EVERYONE take a look at this site you will love all the cool aspects Bob and Jim have worked so hard to bring to all of us! The staff here got the first sneak peek at this a couple of months ago and were blown away. I believe you all will be as well!!!
BIG THANKS TO BOB AND JIM FOR THINKING OF THE LITTLE GUYS (COLLECTORS) when they came up with this idea!
Although I have my own software for tracking data, I want to say good luck and THANK YOU for providing this free information. The internet is a wonderful place thanks to altruistic folks like you.
We've already had over 20 collectors register for the site with 15 of those also creating their profile.
Once you register and create a profile though, please spend some time to register your interests, want lists and inventory. As more collectors define this data, we'll begin to see some of the real power provided by OpenChecklist!
-Bob
Word is spreading about OpenChecklist.com!
Ryan Cracknell of Trader Crack's had this and more to say in a recent blog entry:
"So check it out and never look back. Without hyperbole, this is instantly one of the most important websites for the hobby."
http://tradercracks.blogspot.com/2006/01/yowsa-new-website-opens-thats-dream.html to read his full entry.
-Bob
Hey... Deltha O'Neal isn't listed.....
Hey there is no listing for MEAN Joe Greene!? But theres one for Jack Ham?
You're likely to find missing data at the moment, especially once you venture away from baseball. However, Jim is spending alot of time this month adding data.
Hard to believe that over 1.3 million cards is just the beginning, but it is.
-Bob
There will be holes for a long time... some listings today are wrong or not in their entirety...
hey...
This is a Joke..!!!
I went to add these UD Portraits Basketball and guess what ....
They werent there....
Again...this is a joke....
since I havent even see a checklist from UD yet...
Just a reminder to check out OpenChecklist.com and join over 30 other collectors who are getting the first look at a site that will change the way collectors use the Internet.
At this moment, OpenChecklist has data on:
24451 sets
1316811 cards
33530 players/characters
537 brands
132 manufacturers
138 teams
44 subjects
31 collectors
We've also completed a number of updates based on the early feedback and welcome additional feedback.
Once you register, be sure to login and then use the My Profile link in the top bar to view and create your profile. Once your profile is created, you'll be able to begin defining your Interests, Want Lists and Inventory!
-Bob
A good tool. Not to be a detractor, but presently it misses the same information 95% of checklists do - what team the player is pictured with.
Just a reminder to join 45 other collectors who have already registered on OpenChecklist.com.
At this moment, OpenChecklist has data on:
24452 sets
1316871 cards
36213 players/characters
537 brands
132 manufacturers
266 teams
44 subjects
45 collectors
-Bob
Bob - your going to beat all the other forums in what this site has to offer. Awesome add ons.
Great start on OpenChecklist - will you guys ever provide Book values?!?
But... I don't see any Price on it. I was looking almost every different card and there is the word "n/a" of the price for the cards! I think ya'll still working on it. OH Well, sound fine. Keep Working! HaHa..
Cody J. §
EDIT ~ Yeah Book Value, that's what it called... Yeah, sorry, lol.
Oh Yeah, That's sound awesome. By the way, I just heard from Beckett Newsletter that they now got the pricing value book for 2005 Leaf Rookies & Stars! And I can't wait what is it. I have one True Green and wanna to know how much it worth, Probably closer to 10 buck as I guess. Its Curtis Martin Serial #004/200 !!
Cody J. §
Yeah, I wonder why? I guess they were trying to make money, money, and money for something, something, and something. Or that's because they work hard to find the price for it and they need earn something and they put 4.99 for it. Its not bad though. Once when I get turn 18, I'll probably subscribe it though. With Credit Card? Why not Money Order.... How Ridiclous.
Cody J. §
Bob,
I submitted a pic for a Jerry Rice redemption piece and seriously wouldn't mind loaning all of my Brunell pics if needed. However, can you guys put a "property of OpenChecklist" or "TCC.com" over the pics -- I would just hate it for thieves/scammers steal pics and then auction off stuff they don't have. Let me know
Well... Why? I sometimes save the picture as something and put my photo manager because it remind me of something. I don't put those to sell, I promise. LoL... Anyway, I only copied one picture and its pretty cool and I put my picture folder too. To Remind me something. Well, if you lock that picture, i'll be a little disappiotment! Anyway, that's sound fine though. OKay, i'll let ya'll go, sorry, lol.
Cody J. §
Ah, Yeah, Thanks A Lot. I might join with ya'll then. Thanks for letting me know! Dang, that was pretty smart, haha.
Cody J. §
Just a reminder to join 58 other collectors who have already registered on OpenChecklist.com.
At this moment, OpenChecklist has data on:
24547 sets
1318393 cards
36213 players/characters
537 brands
132 manufacturers
266 teams
44 subjects
58 collectors
As you can see, additional sets and cards have been added recently and additional changes are happening almost every day.
Check it out and keep the feedback coming!
-Bob
There is still a problem... I try to search 2002 Playoff and there aren't any of them... What's happening still? Still working on database or something?
Cody J. §
Oh Sweet, it probably would be ready by end of the February Then! That's sound cool. Take time and no rushing, Jim... If you rush, you could mess up. Anyway, Thanks for information, Bob the boss.
Cody J. §
good tool. if i get my computer back, i'll DL it.
that's IF i get it back. lol
friggin' big if. D
Just a reminder to join 70 other collectors who have already registered on OpenChecklist.com.
At this moment, OpenChecklist has data on:
25835 sets
1373603 cards
36213 players/characters
564 brands
132 manufacturers
266 teams
46 subjects
70 collectors
As you can see, additional subjects, brands, sets and cards have been added recently including over 1275 sets and over 55,000 cards! Plus, additional changes are happening almost every day.
Check it out and keep the feedback coming!
-Bob
As an update, OpenChecklist now has data on:
26756 sets
1426838 cards
36213 players/characters
581 brands
132 manufacturers
266 teams
46 subjects
79 collectors
As you can see, additional brands, sets and cards have been added recently including over 920 sets and over 53,000 cards! Plus, additional changes are happening almost every day.
Check it out and keep the feedback coming!
-Bob
I just wanted to mention that OpenChecklist.com has reached an important milestone as we now have over 100 collectors who have joined and are helping to provide valuable feedback during this important time. Thanks to all of you who have already joined.
If you haven't stopped by yet, please take a few minutes to see this great new resource for collectors.
-Bob
Thanks to the 113 collectors who have already joined OpenChecklist.com and are providing great feedback about the site!
If you haven't visited the site yet, please take a few minutes today to check it out!
Thanks,
-Bob
I just wanted to let all of our new members know to check out OpenChecklist.com and join over 120 other collectors who are providing valuable feedback about the site's tools and services!
In fact, based on collector feedback, we've recently completed numerous updates related to creating and sharing your Want Lists and Inventory.
Please take a few minutes today to check it out!
Thanks,
-Bob
I just joined. About the fastest registration process I've found.
By the way, over 150 collectors are now using OpenChecklist.com to view checklists and create their own Want List and Inventory!
Recently, we've added over 600,000 player-to-card links which provides for a significant improvement in the player checklists that are available.
In addition, work is now underway to provide tools for members to assist in adding and updating the main trading card data.
-Bob
As an update, 164 collectors have already joined OpenChecklist.com during this initial preview stage!
Also, as a reminder, we are looking for your feedback! Please let us know what you think of the site and what can be done to improve the tools that it offers.
Thanks,
-Bob
As an update, 200 collectors have now joined OpenChecklist.com during this initial preview stage!
We are still looking for your feedback! Please let us know what you think of the site and what can be done to improve the tools that it offers.
Thanks,
-Bob
As an update, 225 collectors have now joined OpenChecklist.com during this initial preview stage!
Look for another round of updates in the near future as well based on the feedback that has been provided to this point.
Thanks,
-Bob
As an update, over 275 collectors have now joined OpenChecklist.com during this initial preview stage!
Look for additional updates (both data and tools) in the next 4-6 weeks as we roll out changes based on the feedback received to this point.
-Bob
Hey you might want to add 3 more people to that tally since I and two other people signed up. Thanks bob for your hard work and letting us collectors enjoy it, well and you too.
As an update, over 300 collectors have now joined OpenChecklist.com during this initial preview stage!
Look for additional updates (both data and tools) during the next month as we roll out changes based on the feedback received to this point.
-Bob
As an update, over 320 collectors have now joined OpenChecklist.com during this initial preview stage!
-Bob
hey bob wen will i be able to open one for DJ shockley
nice
As an update, 420 collectors have now joined OpenChecklist.com! Look for many exciting updates during the rest of this year and 2007!
-Bob
As an update, 450 collectors have now joined OpenChecklist.com!
Behind the scenes, various changes are underway as well. So, look for additional announcements in the coming weeks.
-Bob
Bob, i joined but can't figure out how to do anything
At open checklist, and everytime i goto search this error comes up,
OpenChecklist could not handle your request
HTTP_REFERER :
REQUEST_URI :
I am a registered user, have used this site before and haven't been able to access for the last 2 to 3 months. I even tried to contact and came up with the same error.
Bob_TCC is the owner of Open Checklist. He is also the owner of Trading Card Central. The past few months he has been ultra busy with his personal job/life. He has from time to time stopped by to post on TCC. I'm sure when he is able to, he will look into the issues with Open Checklist
If people start catching onto this and the database gets a lot bigger this could be great for card collectors everywhere.
Still getting the error...boohoo!
after all these years i finally used openchecklist..it's awesome! does bob still own it?
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