CLZ Explained: Organizing Your Comic Collection

[@xSnakeEyes86]

When you need info on the "new to you" app for your comic collection.. Regie's vid's are still the GOAT even after two years!! TY sir!!!

[@RegieCollects]

Ha. I got you bro. I like to stay ahead of the curve, you dig? 👊🏾🤣

[@DukeCityExplorer]

CLZ is life changing. I too used to keep track of my collection in a spiral binder. Was a few times I had misplaced it. A fellow comic collecting co-worker suggested CLZ. I've been using the app for about 5 years. I'm grandfathered in. I paid for the Gocollect feature last year. Best investment I've spent on an app to help me keep track of my collection.

[@markmmm667]

Been using this for years. Has saved me so much money. Realized I needed help when I filed my sixth copy of ASM 566!

[@RegieCollects]

😂🤪

[@chrisblanchette457]

Yup yup!!! I personally think that this is the best collection database app/website out there. Been using it for 2 years and all its features has helped me in big ways. It's a great tool that allows you to have your entire collection in your pocket when you visit your LCS. Awsome to use when you are hunting in "back issue bins" if you are missing issues to complete a run. Awsome Video Regie. Very happy that you presented this to your followers.

[@RegieCollects]

I think that’s one of the best features. Having the collection at your fingertips in the shops is invaluable. The combination of this app, key collector app and GoCollect put you in a position to make some really informed decisions.

[@robertrobbins9880]

I’ve been using the app for a little while now and I love it. Not only does it keep track of my collection but it lets you build a wish list to keep track of the comics you want to buy.

[@warren_ds]

Big thumbs up!! Started using CLZ when I restarted my collection about 6 months ago from when I was a kid. Have around 400-500 books cataloged, so only 3000-4000 to go. Thanks for this review!!

[@RegieCollects]

Salute

[@hotrodd02]

I love CLZ. I'm glad I bought it before it became a monthly subscription. It's been very useful personally

[@walterdubose5406]

Reggie, welcome to the CLZ family. I am ready and able to share my collection and identify my needs anytime anywhere. Glad you have finally joined.

[@cthorn6452]

Great program. I went from index cards as a kid- to notebooks as a teen- to a spreadsheet as young adult to finally this. Been using it on PC since 2008. They didn't have the phone app yet. I have been grandfathered in so I don't pay monthly for the phone app or PC program.

[@DukeCityExplorer]

Same here. Grandfathered in to the O.G. plan. I did pay the extra fees for their GoCollect features.

[@rayloobzer298]

This was a pleasant surprise! So glad to see you jumped in and tried this out Regie. I love everything about CLZ and have been using their Comic Collector desktop application since 2004. The mobile app is indeed feature-rich and I sync the iOS version with my desktop app regularly. The desktop application as you can imagine is even more robust having been around so much longer. I probably only use a fraction of the features available on it. But it is indispensable software for me and I could no longer manage my collection without it. Thanks for another great video!

[@RegieCollects]

Thanks for watching bro and for the context around how you’ve used the platform.

[@AnachronicComics]

Big fan of CLZ. Have been using it for years. Love that it coordinates with Go Collect and lets you record where it is located. Not expensive either.

[@snaggletooth4607]

Just downloaded CLZ after watching your video. I've cataloged about 109 issue of my collection so far. Thanks!

[@RegieCollects]

Boom! Way to go bro. You’re taking a solid shot on goal.

[@icanthearkinda9399]

Just discovered this app through your vids. LIFE SAVING!! Was inventorying my books into a spreadsheet 😂 after an 11 yr hiatus in collecting.

[@RegieCollects]

Welcome back bro. 👊🏾

[@stevewilson8429]

Excellent tutorial, made my decision to begin using CLZ far easier. Thank you for taking the time to make and share this video, very much appreciated!

[@RegieCollects]

You are very welcome bro. 👊🏾

[@stevewilson8429]

@@RegieCollects Had a follow-up question... Can I create multiple subfolders so I can track what issues I have/need for specific storylines? Examples, "Age of Apocalypse" or "Blackest Night/Brightest Day"... Can I have issues I own in my main collection folder, and also in a subfolder so I can go straight to that folder and see which issues I have or still need to complete the run? Obviously the issues I "need" won't be entered, but more to help me avoid buying duplicates while filling out a storyline. I prefer to track down an entire story before reading it start to finish, without having to wait or come back to it.

[@llamajoncomics]

Have been using the CLZ app since it launched! It has been extremely helpful in cataloging and organizing the collection over the years. Even with an obscure title that may not be found, you can add it manually, as you described in the video. It is a must have for any collector and is great for searching the writer and artist of each comic you might bring along to a convention to get signed. Great video @RegieCollects!

[@comichero558]

Yeah been using them for years, so glad I was with them before the monthly subscription

[@coacht222]

Agreed! Same here.

[@BACKSEATDRIVER5280]

Fantastic video. CLZ is a very useful app with many useful features. Great job giving a "quickstart" guide! If you don't mind, I'd like to make a few additional comments on CLZ: 1) Despite how the CLZ website makes it seem, you DO NOT need to pay for the computer based application in order to use your computer to access the collection you have built in the phone app (once you sync it to the cloud.) 2) Getting the GoCollect values is currently part of a subscription service with CLZ, but it's worth it. I believe there is a trial period where it is free. 3) You cannot currently use multi level sorting, but per customer service they are working on implementing that feature (such as sort by publisher then series) 4) You can, however, create a few categories that make the app sort by two different criteria. I got CLZ around 2 years ago, and became frustrated with it for a reason I can not longer remember. I used League of Comic Geeks for about a year, and have been back with CLZ for around 6 months. In my opinion, it is the best comic collection app out there.

[@nivekwons7545]

Discovered this app about 6 years ago from a fellow comic collector, been using it ever since. Though your video showed me a few things I didn't know or never paid attention to!

[@seanm.matthews3694]

I was on the fence about how to organize and record my collection, after watching this, you made my decision easy, thank you for the content. Great job.

[@RegieCollects]

You are welcome!

[@aquila3168]

I have been using this app since it was originally released. This app is fantastic and have adapt it to meet my needs as I have multiple copies of same books. I record as much information that describes the books including slab serial numbers etc. Notes can include dates of purchase, grade and whatever information you deemed important to you. The monthly fee is good as it allows you to sync to cloud and use it over different platforms plus it allows you to update the FMV of your books based on GoCollects data base. Love this app

[@rushdiehard8784]

im old school as well....my collections is all on graph paper...my next step would of been excel.....but that's too much work. great content. thumbs up!!!

[@knobles2010]

Downloaded the app and love it. Super easy to catalog the collection now. Thanks for featuring CLZ.

[@RegieCollects]

Boom

[@grogfuna7920]

Can't believe you haven't been using this app! Its one of those "must have" things if you are a comic collector. Had it for about 4 years now. About 3/4 of my collection is raw books and I notate the flaws in the "notes" section. I also grade my raw books (per my standards) and include the purchase price, and where/when it was purchased. Before I upgrade my lower conditioned books, I look at this app and review if the potential purchase is better than my existing copy. This app has save me from wasting a ton of money by preventing duplicate purchases and from buying books in the same (or worse) condition that I already owned. It also allows me to keep track of ebay sellers and if they were honest with their listings and if they ship their books well protected or not. The CLZ Movies app is another must haves.

[@RegieCollects]

I can be pretty stubborn when I want to be. :-)

[@MrAngerissues1]

Absolutely great video. I learned a lot.

[@chuckhiggins7666]

Great informative video… just started to use CLZ.

[@linky71]

Thanks for the video Regie. I love CLZ. I’ve been using it for many years and purchased the full program before the monthly fee started thank goodness, though this doesn’t give access to the value feature unfortunately. A function I love a lot is being able to add my purchase date, place of purchase, and amount paid every time I buy a comic. I refer to this info surprisingly a lot. Thanks again. I enjoy your content.

[@RegieCollects]

Good stuff bro. Thanks for the arching and commenting.

[@petervinci7810]

As usual. Great suggestion! I’m clicking your link to get the app now. Thank you!

[@RegieCollects]

Salute

[@jerrykazin7003]

About to catalog and price my collection: 1972-1982 Marvel plus some others. Already selected Comic Collector from CLZ - the Mac version. Your video was excellent. I believe I will be able to take this information from using on phone and easily use on my Mac. Thanks.

[@RegieCollects]

Salute.

[@heytigerfists]

The last I used the app, they did not have values/prices... that's a great addition.

[@RegieCollects]

Yup. I actually shared that news about the GoCollect/CLZ connection about 6/8 months ago. I didn’t make a big deal out of it because I was t even using CLZ at the time. Lol.

[@DukeCityExplorer]

Very useful with the link with Gocollect.

[@joephuz1]

Another cool thing is you can set defaults for any fields, so I set the default grades at 9.8 to help keep tips on whether a book has gained value and might be good to slab... then of course use the “slabbed” feature and assume raw grades may be incorrect and further estimate the value/grade if I see one gaining value. I also love that I can keep track of what I spent for each book, personally I just leave that blank if I paid cover price and only fill it if I paid something else... but as you said the beauty is you can use the app the way it best suits your needs...

[@odinez7010]

At $15 a year this app is totally worth the cost and then some. Organized a completely random 2k collection in a week or so and now I can find any book in almost no time at all.

[@RegieCollects]

Boom

[@flashfan1122]

Just downloaded the app! I'm way too forgetful to remember what I pick up at the LCS and this will be super helpful! The wifey even agreed it was a solid choice!

[@flashfan1122]

BRUH! I'm inputting my whole collection into this badboy (which isnt very huge) but its still gonna take some time. Quarantine JUST got interesting! Make the monsters grow!

[@RegieCollects]

LOL. Gotta make good use of the time, right? :-)

[@jamesptomlinson754]

Will definitely check out the app.

[@jasoncarpenter1438]

I’ve been using this app since it came out, and the desktop version forever. I’ve had the desktop version so long that when I bought it it came with free lifetime updates, which they still stand behind.

[@Phrawst25]

One tip, turn off the auto sync if you're adding a ton of books at once. The auto sync will trigger and kick you out of the screen you're working on and you'll have to start over. (Unless they've patched that since it was happening with me.)

[@Irishman661]

Love the CLZ app been using it for awhile now helps also when I go looking through back issues too seeing ones I already have instead of just guessing

[@Ross-qv5fk]

Great video Regie! Been looking at this app for a while. I haven't pulled the trigger yet, but plan to.

[@RegieCollects]

Boom! It’s not perfect but it’s pretty darn good.

[@808kto]

Wow thank you for the information, I’ve inherited hundredsssss of comic books, and I couldn’t figure out how to categorize it now I do.

[@RegieCollects]

You are very welcome.

[@bryanparent9838]

Did not read all the comics so sorry if someone brought this up but when I get a book that doesn't populate an image for the comic I go back to the main page click on the image there and open it and then take a screen shot on my phone and crop out the sides and save it to my camera roll. Then i go back into the edit and upload it from my camera roll and it fills it in with a nice full solid picture and not something taken from the phone with my comic sitting on a desk. Hope this helps someone.

[@modius6124]

Cool video with great walk through of app. I've been interested in getting an app to do exactly this type of collection filing list for my PC. Thanks!

[@RegieCollects]

Boom

[@randalx]

How do you get the value of raw comics? And what if you want to figure out which comics in your collection are worth being graded?

[@RegieCollects]

Here are some videos that will help you: What to submit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5qXimN-mLaDebs How to grade to determine value: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kH6UemOXpL9kmM0 Values: ComicsPriceGuide.com

[@debssweets]

I started using the app last year and just added the Comic Connect and Covrprice. I inherited my sisters collection about 64 long boxes of comics many boxes of paperbacks and comic memorabilia. The comics are a huge collection and has been overwhelming. how is the best way to organize, this collection?

[@RegieCollects]

It’s pretty tough to answer that without understanding why you are trying to organize it. Are you doing it because you plan to keep the collection? Are you doing it to price the keys? Are you hoping to come up with a dollar amount for the overall collection to sell it? The answers to these questions might help me to answer your question. I am hesitant to say what’s “best” without understanding what you’re trying to accomplish. Feel free to message me on Instagram or email. Instagram is must easier. Sorry for your loss.

[@comiccollectionagency7581]

Really awesome, I have the app but I never use it, might use it now that I have an introduction lol

[@RegieCollects]

Boom 😂

[@shawnmaccurdy2649]

Looks like a great app I've been needing to catalog my collection for quite a while now thanks regie for another knowledgeable show ! 🙌🙌🙌

[@RegieCollects]

You are very welcome Shawn. It’s not a perfect app but it’s pretty solid. Better than an excel spreadsheet for sure.

[@TheImpulse13]

Does anyone know how you can add creators and characters to the comics in the app?

[@ChrisReeder]

Great app. Been using it since I started collecting.

[@alancasilla7161]

Been using clz for a while now, been super great but hard to keep up with the movement and intake of books (not sure if you have this issue with such a big collection with aoks going in and out lol)! Thanks for the informative content! Tbh not sure if it's just me but the scanning feature has been on and off for me but overall better over the more recent updates! Hope you got in before the subscription change in charging style! Awesome video!!

[@RegieCollects]

That will definitely be one of the major challenges-books coming in and out all time time. My collection is never really stable. And, yes, the bar code scanners can be a challenge. These guys say that they are working on it.

[@ancestral]

Great vid! Thank you

[@robphoenix1182]

A few questions: Is it a one time fee to use the app for life? Can you export data from the system for safe keeping? If let's say, it is a subscribtion service, but due to hard times you can't keep it? Do you lose all your info? What if your comic isn't in their data base? Your example showed that the upc was recognized, but what if nothing is recognized in any way? Side note- just realized you sound very similar to Casey Kasum to me lol Would love to use something like this, but if I can't list everything it's rather moot.

[@RegieCollects]

It’s subscription based but I believe that you can export. Giving that the app/service are constantly changing, you may want to check out the website for details: www.collectorz.com/comic/clz-comics Have a good weekend, Rob. 👊🏾

[@robphoenix1182]

@@RegieCollects You have a good weekend too Reggie.

[@janiceerickson6743]

My recently deceased husband left a massive collection of comic books a lot of Batman toys I don't know how to categorize them can I scan the barcode and it automatically puts it into a list alphabetically

[@RegieCollects]

If there are barcodes, yes, they can be scanned by the software. Not all comics have barcodes however so those will have to be manually inserted.

[@vynilrob9719]

How do I find out the total cover prices (not how much they're worth) of all my books combined?

[@RegieCollects]

To get the total cover price you would need to know the individual issue cover prices then add them manually. Cover prices are general listed right on the comic. You can also look them up in a pricing service which gives you the cover price.

[@vynilrob9719]

@@RegieCollects I'm using CLZ, would that help me?

[@RegieCollects]

I can’t recall if CLZ has cover prices listed. You’ll have to look.

[@specialxk]

Does it have value for raw comics? Or does it only tell us the value for slabbs

[@RegieCollects]

CGC only has values for graded comics.

[@vinceguaglione5524]

Any suggestions where I can find an encompassing solution to inventory raw and slabbed books, and receive both raw and graded sales data, in one web-based product? The problem I have is having to pay for multiple subscriptions to fill these specific needs. It's annoying to inventory in one app then have to pony up for subscriptions just for sales data.

[@RegieCollects]

ComicsPriceGuide.com

[@vinceguaglione5524]

@@RegieCollects I use them for inventory only. They don't have sales history and their estimated values are way, way off for GA and PCH. Unusable as a pricing service.

[@RegieCollects]

Hence the need for multiple services. 😜 There is no perfect resource. All of these resources do one or two things really well but none of them do everything which is unfortunate.

[@vinceguaglione5524]

Regie Collects yeah, and that’s a problem that someone should have solved by now, I would have hoped. Closest I’ve found is comicbase, but they’re still operating in the dark ages - downloadable or dvd-rom only supporting only windows machines. Looked like a great package until I saw the system requirements:/

[@Havok1718]

Hell yea brother I use there apps for my comics and DVD collection. It helps a lot so I can know what I need to purchase in my collection.

[@hopemarie4843]

What if it doesn’t have a barcode? Virgin cover?

[@RegieCollects]

Search works. Read the indica inside the front cover.

[@sov_collector]

I really hope you will also review Comic Collector Live.

[@RegieCollects]

Thanks for watching! I’ll have to think about it. Many of the things that I like about CLZ don’t appear available on Comic Collector Live.

[@jondaniels5389]

What ifthe comic dosent have a barcode on it

[@RegieCollects]

You enter it via text. That is one of the four examples that I show.

[@blue6700]

this is the same app that say you can scan the bar code on your comic to pull it up and it never works. Look at the negative reviews before downloading. Major issues even with paid membership.

[@RegieCollects]

Thanks for watching. I actually touched on how well the scanner works in the video and explain how the company is working to make improvements. Hopefully they were able to make magic. Did you have any issues when you downloaded and used the app? Which app/program are you currently using to manage your collection?

[@Boondocks90]

Reg, CLZ is the most "you" app ever lol

[@RegieCollects]

You gotta explain that one. 😆

[@Boondocks90]

Regie Collects meaning its so detailed and organized that im surprised you weren’t subscribed immediately to the app

[@RegieCollects]

Ah ok. I was just stubborn. 🤷🏾‍♂️😂🤪

[@bluhock88]

cant belive you bought so many books.....were do i get 100k books?

[@RegieCollects]

🤷🏾‍♂️👊🏾😃

[@soonerjudd]

So, umm… what’s the app? Lol

[@RegieCollects]

It’s literally written in the headline and the thumbnail.

[@soonerjudd]

@@RegieCollects oh weird. I didn’t see either of those when I watched the short.

[@JanetLundin-q1b]

Mertz Inlet

[@timschell4246]

Not being able to assign grades/values to raw books is a deal killer. Raw books are worthless according to this app.

[@RegieCollects]

That’s one way to look at it.

[@PearsonLester-m5q]

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[@kcsnipes]

1.5x is the way