Editing an Issue's Details

Every issue you add to your collection can be personalized with detailed information. This helps you keep better records of your comics, whether you're tracking how much you paid, where it's stored, or if it's a rare variant.

Accessing Issue Edit Screen

How to Edit an Issue

1. Navigate to your Collection page: https://versedb.com/collection
2. Find the issue you want to update in your collection list
3. Click the Edit icon (pencil) in the Actions column on the right
4. The edit form will appear (modal or separate page)
5. Make your changes
6. Click "Update Details" to save

When to Edit Issues

Immediately After Adding

• Assign to Collection Set
• Set format and condition
• Add storage location

After Purchase

• Record purchase date and price
• Note acquisition source
• Update estimated value

Periodic Maintenance

• Update market values
• Change storage locations
• Add or update notes
• Adjust for sale/trade status

Edit Form Sections

Basic Details

Collection Set

• Dropdown menu of your Collection Sets
• Assigns issue to a specific set (folder/group)
• Select "Default Collection" or "None" for no set
• See Using Collection Sets guide for more info

Format

• Type of physical format
• Common options:
  • Single Issue - Standard comic book
  • TPB - Trade Paperback
  • Hardcover - Hardcover collection
  • Omnibus - Large collection volume
  • Deluxe Edition - Premium format
  • Digital - Digital copy
• Helps track different editions you own

Storage Location

• Free-text field for physical location
• Examples:
  • "Box 1"
  • "Shelf A, Row 2"
  • "Long Box Alpha"
  • "Drawer 3"
  • "Closet - Top Shelf"
  • "Storage Unit"
• Use with Collection Sets for maximum organization

Personal Notes

• Free-text field for any notes
• Examples:
  • "First comic I ever bought"
  • "Signed at SDCC 2024"
  • "Missing 2 pages"
  • "Duplicate - for trade"
  • "Graded 9.8 by CGC"
  • "Need to re-bag"
• Visible only to you (even on public collections)

Show in Public Collection

• Checkbox: ✅ Show this item in my public collection
• Checked: Visible to others on your profile
• Unchecked: Private, only you can see it
• See Public vs Private Items for details

Condition & Grading

Condition

• Dropdown of standard grading conditions
• Common options (from best to worst):
  • Mint (M) - Perfect condition
  • Near Mint (NM) - 9.2-9.9
  • Very Fine (VF) - 7.5-9.0
  • Fine (F) - 5.5-7.0
  • Very Good (VG) - 3.5-5.0
  • Good (G) - 1.8-3.0
  • Fair (Fr) - 1.0-1.5
  • Poor (P) - 0.5
• Based on industry-standard grading scale
• Important for tracking value

Professionally Graded

• Checkbox: ✅ Professionally graded
• Check if book is graded by CGC, CBCS, or similar
• Indicates slabbed/encapsulated books
• Increases accuracy for value tracking

Print Number

• Dropdown or number field
• Options:
  • 1st Print - Original printing
  • 2nd Print - Second printing
  • 3rd Print, 4th Print, etc.
• Important for value (1st prints typically worth more)
• Leave blank if unknown or 1st print assumed

Variant & Signature

Variant Edition

• Checkbox: ✅ Variant edition
• Check if this is a variant cover
• Examples:
  • Store exclusives (Midtown, Unknown, etc.)
  • Convention exclusives
  • Incentive variants (1:25, 1:50, etc.)
  • Artist variants
  • Blank variants
• Helps track special editions

Signed

• Checkbox: ✅ Signed
• Check if comic is autographed
• Consider adding signer name in Notes field
• Examples in Notes:
  • "Signed by Stan Lee"
  • "Signed by artist and writer"
  • "CGC Signature Series"

Purchase Information

Purchase Date

• Date picker field
• Record when you bought the issue
• Format: MM/DD/YYYY or YYYY-MM-DD (depending on settings)
• Useful for:
  • Tracking investment timeline
  • Insurance records
  • Organizing by acquisition date

Purchase Price

• Number field for dollar amount
• How much you paid for this specific issue
• Examples: 3.99, 50.00, 250.00
• Tracks investment cost
• Compare with estimated value to see ROI

Purchase Source

• Dropdown or free-text field
• Where you bought the comic
• Common options:
  • Local Comic Shop (LCS)
  • Online Retailer (Amazon, TFAW, etc.)
  • eBay
  • Convention (SDCC, NYCC, etc.)
  • Marketplace (Facebook, Mercari, etc.)
  • Trade
  • Gift
  • Inherited
• Helps track which sources provide best value

Acquisition Method

• How you obtained the comic
• Options:
  • Purchased - Bought with money
  • Traded - Exchanged for other comics/items
  • Gift - Given as present
  • Inherited - Part of inherited collection
  • Found - Discovered at estate sale, etc.
• Helps categorize collection origins

Market & Value

Estimated Value

• Number field for current market value
• Your estimate of what book is worth now
• Examples: 5.00, 125.00, 1500.00
• Used to calculate Collection Stats
• Update periodically to track value changes

For Sale

• Checkbox: ✅ For sale
• Check if you're willing to sell this issue
• May show on public profile (depending on settings)
• Helps other collectors know availability

For Trade

• Checkbox: ✅ For trade
• Check if you're willing to trade this issue
• May show on public profile
• Useful for connecting with other collectors

Last Updated

• Date picker for when value was last checked
• Helps track how current your values are
• Reminder to periodically update estimates
• Useful for insurance documentation

Filling Out the Form

Recommended Workflow

Minimal Information (Quick Add)

1. Collection Set
2. Format
3. Condition
4. Save

Standard Information (Most Users)

1. Collection Set
2. Format
3. Storage Location
4. Condition
5. Purchase Date and Price
6. Estimated Value
7. Save

Complete Information (Serious Collectors)

1. All Basic Details fields
2. All Condition & Grading fields
3. Variant and Signature status
4. All Purchase Information
5. All Market & Value fields
6. Detailed Notes
7. Save

Required vs Optional Fields

Typically Required

• None! All fields are usually optional
• Issue is already in your collection

Recommended Minimum

• Format - Know what type of book it is
• Condition - Important for value
• Collection Set - Stay organized

Nice to Have

• Storage Location
• Purchase Price
• Estimated Value
• Notes

Track If Relevant

• Variant status
• Signed status
• Graded status
• For sale/trade flags

Saving and Updating

How to Save Changes

1. Fill out or update any fields in the form
2. Scroll to bottom of form
3. Click "Update Details" or "Save" button
4. You'll see a confirmation message
5. Issue details are updated in your collection

What Happens When You Save

• ✅ All changes are saved to database
• ✅ Collection Stats update automatically
• ✅ Issue shows updated info in collection list
• ✅ Changes reflected immediately
• ✅ No need to refresh page

Canceling Edits

• Click "Cancel" button to discard changes
• Or click outside modal/form
• No changes are saved
• Issue details remain as before

Tips for Tracking Details

For Accurate Value Tracking

Record Everything

• Purchase price for ROI calculation
• Purchase date for timeline
• Current estimated value
• Last updated date

Update Regularly

• Check values every 3-6 months
• Update after major market events
• Note when values were last checked

Use Reliable Sources

• GoCollect for market values
• eBay sold listings
• ComicLink recent sales
• GPA (Graded Price Archive) for graded books

For Physical Organization

Be Specific with Storage

• Not just "Box 1" but "Box 1, Row 2, Position 5"
• Include Collection Set + Storage Location
• Take photos of boxes matching your sets
• Update immediately when reorganizing

Use Notes for Context

• Why it's in this location
• Special handling needed
• Related issues nearby

For Grading and Condition

Be Honest

• Don't over-grade your books
• Use standard grading definitions
• When in doubt, grade lower
• Note specific flaws in Notes field

Track Changes

• Update condition if book degrades
• Note if you get book professionally graded
• Record grade if book is slabbed

For Variants and Special Editions

Specify in Notes

• Which variant (artist name, store name)
• Ratio (1:25, 1:100, etc.)
• Why it's special
• Where you got it

Use Variant Checkbox

• Always check for variants
• Helps track special editions
• Important for accurate collection stats

Bulk Editing (PRO Feature)

How Bulk Edit Works

PRO subscribers can edit multiple issues at once:

1. On Collection page, check boxes next to issues
2. Click "Bulk Edit" button
3. Choose what to change:
   • Collection Set
   • Format
   • Condition
   • For Sale/Trade status
   • Public/Private status
4. Select new value
5. Apply to all selected issues

When to Use Bulk Edit

• Moving entire series to new Collection Set
• Marking multiple issues for sale
• Changing format for TPB collection
• Making group of issues public/private
• Updating storage location after reorganizing

Common Editing Scenarios

Scenario 1: Just Added Issue

What to Do

1. Edit immediately after adding
2. Set Collection Set
3. Set Format
4. Add Storage Location if you know it
5. Quick notes if needed
6. Save

Why

• Easier to organize as you go
• Won't forget details later
• Find issues faster

Scenario 2: After Purchase

What to Do

1. Edit issue in collection
2. Add Purchase Date (today)
3. Add Purchase Price
4. Add Purchase Source
5. Set initial Estimated Value
6. Note if it's a variant or signed
7. Save

Why

• Track investment immediately
• Remember where you bought it
• Start value tracking

Scenario 3: Reorganizing Storage

What to Do

1. As you move physical comics:
2. Edit each issue
3. Update Storage Location
4. Update Collection Set if changing
5. Save

Why

• Keep digital records matching physical
• Avoid losing track of books
• Make finding issues easier

Scenario 4: Preparing to Sell

What to Do

1. Edit issue
2. Check ✅ For Sale
3. Update Estimated Value to asking price
4. Update Condition to be accurate
5. Add detailed notes about flaws/features
6. Make Public if selling online
7. Save

Why

• Potential buyers can see it
• You have selling price ready
• Accurate condition prevents disputes

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to fill out every field?

No! All fields are optional. Fill out what's useful to you. Even just Format and Condition helps.

Can I edit multiple issues at once?

Yes, with PRO subscription you can bulk edit selected issues.

What if I don't know the value?

Leave Estimated Value blank. Your Collection Stats will still work, just won't include that issue.

Can I change details later?

Yes, you can edit and re-edit as many times as you want. Nothing is permanent.

Will editing affect my Collection Stats?

Yes, stats update automatically when you save. Estimated Value and Collection Set assignments affect stats.

What's the difference between Purchase Price and Estimated Value?

• Purchase Price: What you paid for it
• Estimated Value: What it's worth now
• Compare them to see profit/loss

Should I make all my issues public?

Personal choice. Many collectors keep expensive items private for security, but share common items publicly.

Can I add custom fields?

Not currently. Use the Notes field for additional custom information.

What happens if I leave all fields blank?

The issue stays in your collection with just basic info (title, number, series). You can add details anytime later.

Summary

Editing issue details helps you track and manage your collection:

✅ Access easily via pencil icon in collection ✅ Fill out sections relevant to you (Basic, Condition, Purchase, Value) ✅ Track as much or as little as you want ✅ Update anytime - details aren't permanent ✅ Use bulk edit (PRO) for efficiency ✅ Leverage notes for custom tracking

Start adding details to your collection today for better organization and value tracking!