How to organize stamps?

You can organise your stamps pretty much any way you want. That could be by country, thematically (on a specific theme e.g. Disney, Flower, Aircraft, etc.) denomination, etc. It is your collection and you are the decision maker here.

For generations, stamp collectors have relied on albums and paper tracking systems to manage their collections. In fact, many serious collectors find that managing their collections is one of the most enjoyable parts of their passion. 

Today there is software available to help you organize your stamps and keep track of your collection. 

 

Paper or software?

When using this type of software, it's important to choose the right program. It should allow you to:

    Upload available color images of each stamp
    Add your own pictures of your stamps
    Use the Scott™ numbering system to keep track of your stamps
    Value your collection
    Search your stamps by year, location, theme and other parameters
    Browse through your entire collection visually
    Set up wish lists and lists of stamps you want to sell
    Find specific stamps in your albums
    Create valuation reports and inventory reports
    Keep track of doubles or multiples in your collection
    Add comments for each stamp

Then you need to consider how you want to use the software. If you have a large collection and want to be able to find stamps in your collection, look for a powerful search function as well as easy cross-referencing so you can make notes to find specific stamps in your albums.

Look for software that is easy to use. It should be intuitive and should not require a lot of time to learn. The major drawback of software is it can take a while to input your entire collection, which can take quite some time if you have a larger collection.