CollectorNerd.com FREE beta tester accounts!

[unaesthetic]

CollectorNerd.com is currently in beta testing. We are looking for people to use the site and give us feedback.

The concept of the site revolves around people who collect things. It's a community site, social networking site, as well as a tool to organize, trade, and show off items and collections.

We have a fair amount of item templates right now (see below) and are adding new ones as users request them.

Beta accounts are free and as a tester your account will remain free even if the site goes pay in the future.

Games - Board Game
Games - Card
Games - Game System
Games - Video game
Instrument - Drums
Instrument - Guitar
Instrument - Synthesizer
Misc - Misc items
Music - 8-Track
Music - Cassette
Music - CD
Music - Vinyl
Printed Media - Book
Printed Media - Comic Book
Printed Media - Magazine
Toy - Action Figure
Transportation - Bicycle
Transportation - Skateboard
Video - DVD
Video - Film
Video - Laser Disc
Video - VHS

So please check it out and let me know what you think! Thanks.
Here's an example profile (http://collectornerd.com/profile/2)
http://collectornerd.com/

[SegaAges]

i will have to check it out and see how it is. i am currently using ign for all of my games. it might suck to put them all over to yours, but if it is good (which I can't vouch for yet), i will definately keep with it, and free membership, i guess i can't go wrong. if i think it sucks, i just won't use it and tell you why i don't like it, but if it rocks, i will let you know as well.

i will be signing up sometime tonight

[unaesthetic]

Great, thanks.

The benefit for our site over others is that it allows for all types of collections. In the future it will be able to match you with other people who collect similar things over various collection types. It will have features for hardcore collectors who are looking just for a tool to organize things, as well as features similar to Friendster/MySpace for those who are more interested in networking with similar people.

We will also be working intensly on the trading aspects of the site soon. For instance, you can add items as "Wanted" and if another user has them "For Trade", our system will automatically match you and suggest a trade. We also are working on a way to add various items from your collection(s) to ebay without having to fill out all the annoying ebay information each time.

Our system also allows you to backup to an Excel spreadsheet, and in the future will allow you to import from them as well. This makes editing easier, and ensures all your work is not lost should anything ever happen to our site. XML/Text/Html import/export soon too.

Have fun!

[atariboy]

Yea I'll give it a try and let you know What I think of it.

[slip81]

Just signed up for it and started navigating. I like the fact that you have categories for a lot of different things, but the way you enter things into a collection seems like it would be quite time consuming to someone like me who has hundreds of video games, LP's CD's and thousands of comics. Maybe if possible a system that allows you to enter lots (this would especially be usefull for comics) of items instead of just one at a time.

Also the forums need a post editing option, and sigs would be cool. So far though for a new and upcoming site it looks nice. I also really like the feature where you can comment on other users collections.

[unaesthetic]

Thanks for the feedback - we're working on most of the stuff you suggested. The biggest thing for people with thousands of items in their collections will probably be the import tool, which we're working on. It will allow you to edit your collection in Excel or whatever you use, then upload it all at once.

[Qixmaster]

huh... neato.

I gave it a shot and signed up. I always hated the way IGN was so i never bothered with it. I like this version where i can type in my own comments. I only listed three games to try it out (three different variations of 10-Yard Fight, click on them they all aren't the same).

Once i get some more time i will have to list some more stuff on it.

Looks like a good site, keep up the good work!

-Josh

[unaesthetic]

Thanks.

Yeah - the great thing about getting in while it's beta is that when people suggest things to us, we actually do them :) - unlike other sites that are only worried about making money, we're just worried about making a great site that works and that our users really love. Be sure to post on the forums there if you have any feature requests and stuff.

[max 330 mega]

i signed up, and have started the horrible process of making my game list... 40 down, 326 to go :(

love the site tho!

[slip81]

Wow, that import feature sounds like it will be really great. Like I said before the site is off to a good start, and you sound like someone who is genuinally interested in the collecting hobby, so I wish the best for you and the site and hope it grows into another online community where I can spend time posting hundreds of times :)

[tholly]

i have a huge excel sheet right now....as you could see by clicking the link in my profile.....once you implement an uploading tool so i dont have to retype everything, i will join...but, right now its just too much to retype for a second time (well, 3rd time...i have it on ign as well)

[Daria]

Looks neat. But you need to be able to add items in bulk and post pictures.

[icbrkr]

I'll tell you, I'm *not* impressed and I haven't even gone to the site. Why? Because I'm being spammed by them:




From: collecto@collectornerd.com
Subject: Hey.. I got your name from the Digital Press Collectors list.
Date: November 17, 2004 7:52:58 PM CST
To: news@collectornerd.com

Hi - I'm writing because I'm assuming you're a game collector and I'm
currently launching a community site for collectors called Collector Nerd.
We're beta testing the site right now and would love if you (or of your
friends) would test it out for us. Beta accounts are free.




I don't appreciate you using my Digitpress information to spam me for your new site. You posted up here, that should be enough. If I were interested, I would go to your site. Unsolicited commercial email is *illegal*.

[digitalpress]

That is always the downside to having our e-mail addresses publicized so other collectors can contact us: unsolicited use of these addresses to promote a website or business. It's a bum deal.

For the record, I was not even contacted by this individual to use our list.

[DaBargainHunta]

I don't appreciate you using my Digitpress information to spam me for your new site. You posted up here, that should be enough. If I were interested, I would go to your site. Unsolicited commercial email is *illegal*.
I haven't gotten anything, probably because I have my e-mail address set to "hidden" on this board (and every other board too, for that matter). Of course, I always use a secondary address anyway when I sign up for boards and lists. :) I agree that this guy spamming people is very lame. I don't blame Joe or anyone else for being pissed off.

[anagrama]

I haven't gotten anything, probably because I have my e-mail address set to "hidden" on this board (and every other board too, for that matter).

Pretty sure the email addresses were taken from the Official Collectors List on the main site rather than the boards.

[Sniderman]

I got a Spam e-mail. I placed it in my Spam folder. Further e-mails from this individual shall bounce from now on. And, I too, do not appreciate it.

[vespertillio]

:angry: (at myself) Damn, once again I should read the entire thread before signing up for something. LOL It sounds like a good idea in theory. I was hoping to find any fellow arcade collectors near Denver so we can swap tech info and ideas. Oh well, shields up and set SPAM filters on kill. :evil:

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[ClubNinja]

I also got said Spam email. I deleted it. If I get another, then I'll probably delete that too. Doesn't matter to me either way. At least this spam was partially related to something of interest to me.

[unaesthetic]

Hi.

Yes, I used the collectors list.

I don't consider it spam because that list is posted for the intent of people contacting you, correct? I didn't take emails from anywhere else, and my contacting you was genuinely for the exact reason I stated.

Like I said in the email, you won't get any more emails from me (so adding me to a spam filter is irrelevant). It's not a commercial site. It's free. It's beta. We're testing it. I'm not asking you to buy anything - I don't even have anything to sell. All I want is for relevant collectors to test it.

Sorry if I pissed anyone off - plenty of people who got the email have thanked me and love the site. Like I said, I'm not trying to trick anyone - don't freak out.

[pixelsnpolygons]

Good luck with your site. I would sign up for an account, but the only feature I'd use - the game collection part - is actually a feature of my own soon to launch site, and since it took forever to put into IGN and will take forever to put in my own site, I think two is enough - besides I want to promote my own service.

Good luck though.

[icbrkr]

Hi.

Yes, I used the collectors list.

I don't consider it spam because that list is posted for the intent of people contacting you, correct? I didn't take emails from anywhere else, and my contacting you was genuinely for the exact reason I stated.

Like I said in the email, you won't get any more emails from me (so adding me to a spam filter is irrelevant). It's not a commercial site. It's free. It's beta. We're testing it. I'm not asking you to buy anything - I don't even have anything to sell. All I want is for relevant collectors to test it.

Sorry if I pissed anyone off - plenty of people who got the email have thanked me and love the site. Like I said, I'm not trying to trick anyone - don't freak out.

Right, as the email says "beta accounts are free" so I'm assuming once this is in full swing, it won't be... am I reading this wrong? Regardless, my email is there so people can contact me about trading games, etc. And again, you posted this on the public forum, there's no need to email me as well - if I cared enough about your page I would have read this post (and I did) and visited.

[DaBargainHunta]

the game collection part - is actually a feature of my own soon to launch site, and since it took forever to put into IGN and will take forever to put in my own site, I think two is enough - besides I want to promote my own service.
Can you clarify exactly what you mean?

Did you actually design the game collection feature for IGN or are you saying that it takes forever to input games in both IGN's and your collection features? If it's the latter, I have a suggestion: Please figure out an easier way for people to add games. :) At DVDaf.com, you can type most of your DVDs into an easy list and get them added that way. Adding them one by one through IGN is much more painful.

[ventrra]

When I tried to go to the site today, I got the message:

This Account Has Been Suspended
Please contact the billing/support department as soon as possible. :eek 2:

[Half Japanese]

collection sites in general are a pain in the ass to me. I still have half assed lists at IGN and www.guzzlefish.com . The latter apparently tried editorials and reviews only to become stagnant. Whatever.

[sirgeoph]

There's a colelction feature at a website I frequent a lot. I don't want to thread crap, but I'm sure you can find the link to it somewhere....maybe under some other link....

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[max 330 mega]

What the hell?

my account has been suspended also, ..... why the fuck did that happen!?

[Raedon]

I was not even contacted by this individual to use our list.

Well, no worries.. Everyone else was. I hardly noticed with the 12 SPAMS I get a day.

[Sniderman]

This Account Has Been Suspended. Please contact the billing/support department as soon as possible.

Whoops. :eek 2: Wha' happened?

[Flack]

Maybe it got shut down for spamming?

[pixelsnpolygons]

Can you clarify exactly what you mean?

Did you actually design the game collection feature for IGN or are you saying that it takes forever to input games in both IGN's and your collection features? If it's the latter, I have a suggestion: Please figure out an easier way for people to add games. At DVDaf.com, you can type most of your DVDs into an easy list and get them added that way. Adding them one by one through IGN is much more painful.

Yeah, what I meant was it took forever for me to put them into IGN (no I didn't design the IGN collection system) and then put them into (the beta version of) mine. Actually, thanks for the suggestion - it isn't too late for me to try to incorporate some sort of batch addition feature - as adding one by one IS a pain in the ass and I hadn't actually thought of that.

[unaesthetic]

Right, as the email says "beta accounts are free" so I'm assuming once this is in full swing, it won't be... am I reading this wrong? Regardless, my email is there so people can contact me about trading games, etc. And again, you posted this on the public forum, there's no need to email me as well - if I cared enough about your page I would have read this post (and I did) and visited.

Yes you are wrong, it's free for users and paid for out of pocket by myself. In the future it will be paid for by advertising banners.

Again, I'm sorry I offended you with the list - but seriously, bad idea to post your email to a highly viewed list if you dont' want to be contacted. It's not like I was trying to sell you insurance or something.

I wasn't aware so many people on that list actively post here. Let's not lose sleep over it.

[unaesthetic]

When I tried to go to the site today, I got the message:

This Account Has Been Suspended
Please contact the billing/support department as soon as possible. :eek 2:

Yes - sorry about that, it wasn't your personal account on the site, it was our colocated server account. Our mistake. Site was only down for a couple hours befrore realizing our mistake. Have fun.

[unaesthetic]

Also - I wanted to thank everyone from this site who has sent me all the input on the site! It's really blowing up fast.

We're doing a lot of updates right now, fixing bugs, adding features.

Your collections are looking nice!

Cheers,
Chris

[DaBargainHunta]

but seriously, bad idea to post your email to a highly viewed list if you dont' want to be contacted. It's not like I was trying to sell you insurance or something.

I wasn't aware so many people on that list actively post here. Let's not lose sleep over it.
Am I the only one shaking my head at this cavalier and dismissive attitude?

"Seriously, bad idea to post your email to a highly viewed list..."

No, bad idea for YOU to spam people when you know that's not what the list is there for.

"Let's not lose any sleep over it."

Way to just brush the guy off. He had a legit gripe and you're just shooing him away.

I didn't get any mail from you, so I'm not personally angry or anything, but your attitude sucks.

[Daria]

"Seriously, bad idea to post your email to a highly viewed list..."

No, bad idea for YOU to spam people when you know that's not what the list is there for.

Oh grow up already, so you guys got one email informing you about a service related to your hobby. You all have spent more effort and time in bitching about then it would have taken to click delete.

:roll:

[ventrra]

When I tried to go to the site today, I got the message:

This Account Has Been Suspended
Please contact the billing/support department as soon as possible. :eek 2:

Yes - sorry about that, it wasn't your personal account on the site, it was our colocated server account. Our mistake. Site was only down for a couple hours befrore realizing our mistake. Have fun.
I hadn't thought it was my personal account on the site, as I don't have one. I had actually gotten the message when I atempted to look at the example page.

[ddockery]

I hate spam as much as anyone, but I don't see this as a huge deal. The guy is promoting a free GAMING related site, so he sent emails to a bunch of people on a GAMING list. Makes sense to me. You've all pointed out it was wrong, and he apologized for it. I'm sure if he had a DeLorian that could hit 88MPH he'd go back and undo it. Since he can't, delete it and move on already.

[max 330 mega]

i have a question... how in the hell do i let other people view my collection when i want them to, without making them log in as me???

[DaBargainHunta]

"Seriously, bad idea to post your email to a highly viewed list..."

No, bad idea for YOU to spam people when you know that's not what the list is there for.

Oh grow up already, so you guys got one email informing you about a service related to your hobby. You all have spent more effort and time in bitching about then it would have taken to click delete.

:roll:
YOU grow up. Both you and your buddy need to learn how to treat people. Snide comments aren't the way to go, I'm afraid. I have no problem with the guy admitting he made a mistake and apologizing, but at the same time, he shouldn't be completely dismissive to the people who WERE bothered by it. I agree that he shouldn't be raked over hot coals for an honest mistake, but he shouldn't get all uppity about it either.

[Daria]

"Seriously, bad idea to post your email to a highly viewed list..."

No, bad idea for YOU to spam people when you know that's not what the list is there for.

Oh grow up already, so you guys got one email informing you about a service related to your hobby. You all have spent more effort and time in bitching about then it would have taken to click delete.

:roll:
YOU grow up. Both you and your buddy need to learn how to treat people. Snide comments aren't the way to go, I'm afraid. I have no problem with the guy admitting he made a mistake and apologizing, but at the same time, he shouldn't be completely dismissive to the people who WERE bothered by it. I agree that he shouldn't be raked over hot coals for an honest mistake, but he shouldn't get all uppity about it either.

Dismissive? It IS a bad idea to voluntarily add your email address to any mailing list if you going to get ticked off over every advertisment you're sent in return. That comment's not dismissive it's simply common sense.

And again the guy wasn't sending out penis pump ads (edit: LOL ) or weight loss testimonals, he was informing collectors of a service they may find useful. Frankly I think his product needs some work, but I can't fault him for wanting to show it off. You're lucky he apologized at all, because frankly I don't see why he should be faulted much less bitched at.

[DaBargainHunta]

Dismissive? It IS a bad idea to voluntarily add your email address to any mailing list if you going to get ticked off over every advertisment you're sent in return. That comment's not dismissive it's simply common sense.
Yeah, it's common sense that SPAMMERS will use and abuse such listings. ;) However, I'm guessing that this guy wants to be considered more than just a scummy spammer. :) Look, I agree that he shouldn't be raked over hot coals for sending a video game advertisement to people on a video game list, but I do think he should be less defensive and more understanding of the people who DO have a problem.


And again the guy wasn't sending out My Little Pony pump ads (edit: LOL ) or weight loss testimonals, he was informing collectors of a service they may find useful. Frankly I think his product needs some work, but I can't fault him for wanting to show it off. You're lucky he apologized at all, because frankly I don't see why he should be faulted much less bitched at.
I don't think he should be demonized, but people have every right to fault him and bitch at him. Hindsight is 20/20, and I'm pretty sure the guy did this with the best of intentions in mind and didn't have any sneaky or malicious agenda on his plate when he sent out a few mails. I understand that and I empathize. If he apologized and then left it alone, that would've been cool. Instead, he decided to act like a cocky prick about it. That's what rubs me the wrong way.

[unaesthetic]

i have a question... how in the hell do i let other people view my collection when i want them to, without making them log in as me???

Use the link in "My Collector" which says "Profile" then "View my profile" and navigate to the collection. That link should be universal and you can even change the order or do a search, etc; and share that link with friends. You can also navigate to that area by clicking any user name (including your own) in the browse area, forums, etc.

The 'Bins' system is also another great way to highlight parts of your collections (and allows you to mix from other collection types). Right now you need an account to view users' bins.

Example: http://collectornerd.com/browse/vinyl?2,,item:1,0,0

[unaesthetic]

Regarding the ongoing flame war:

I'm not going to go into the gritty details of it, but the number one fastest way to get an inbox full of spam is to have your email address posted in a non obfuscated format (ie username@host.com) linked to a high traffic site.

There are bots which constantly crawl the internet harvesting email addresses and links to email addresses. This is why so many measures are taken by webmasters to insert a layer between the internet and their actual address. I suggest making this list have a blind email contact feature, a remailer, or at least make it by request only if you don't want people contacting you.

Truthfully (albeit unfortunately), it's highly irresponsible to host a list with email addresses on it these days. I am a network security consultant by trade and ran an ISP during the dot com craze - I say this only to let you know I have a strong inside perspective on the subject. Trust me, I'm no fan of spam.

This is the last time I'll respond on the subject. Private message me if you still have a bone to pick. I'm trying to keep this thread topical.

[digitalpress]

Truthfully (albeit unfortunately), it's highly irresponsible to host a list with email addresses on it these days. I am a network security consultant by trade and ran an ISP during the dot com craze - I say this only to let you know I have a strong inside perspective on the subject. Trust me, I'm no fan of spam.

Now I'm getting pissed off. You steal a list from my site, send unsolicited e-mails to my community, and as it all turns out, it's MY fault. I'm the one being irresponsible.

You're a piece of work, buddy. Good luck with your project but don't count on any support from me.

[ianoid]

I dunno, I'm always trying to get in on new sites early in case they take off (ugtz, for example, but I bail when I have to pay.)

Fact is, I just don't know why. Sites like this one in particular are trying to be too much to too many.

I think that community (such as this one) is the bottom line in maintaining a presence, interest and hits, but when you have such disparate collecting fields, it's probably really hard to get it right for everyone. And I just don't know how you'll establish a real sense of community.

We have www.nintari.net around still, right? Why should we use this site instead of theirs? At least Nintari are interested in games primarily. Eh, whatever. Just another site I signed up at that I'll probably forget about next week. It's hard for me to support a site not supported by DP.