Best Practices for Managing Your Pull List on VerseDB

A well-managed Pull List helps you stay on top of upcoming comic releases, avoid missing issues, and plan your purchases efficiently. Follow these best practices to get the most out of VerseDB's Pull List feature.

1. Regularly Review Your Pull List

📅 Check your Pull List weekly to ensure it reflects the comics you want to track.

Why Review Weekly?

• Remove series you're no longer interested in
• Update series status (active/paused/canceled)
• Review upcoming releases and costs
• Adjust your budget based on new releases

✅ Tip: Set a reminder to review your Pull List every Sunday before the Monday email!

2. Organize Series with Custom Groups

🗂️ Use custom groups to organize your Pull List by publisher, genre, or priority.

Example Organization Strategies:

By Publisher:

• "Marvel Comics"
• "DC Comics"
• "Image Comics"
• "Independent Publishers"

By Genre:

• "Superhero"
• "Horror"
• "Science Fiction"
• "Fantasy"

By Priority:

• "Must-Buy"
• "Nice to Have"
• "Maybe / Review"

✅ Tip: Use filters to view specific groups and focus on what matters most!

3. Use Series Status Strategically

When to Use Each Status:

Active ✅

• Series you're actively collecting
• All upcoming issues tracked
• Included in budget calculations
• Appears in weekly emails

Paused ⏸️

• Series you might resume later
• Preserves your settings and notes
• Not included in budget or emails
• Easy to reactivate

Canceled ❌

• Series you've stopped collecting
• Keeps your history for reference
• Not included in any calculations
• Can be removed later

✅ Tip: Use "Paused" instead of removing series if you're unsure!

4. Skip Individual Issues Wisely

🎯 Use the skip feature for issues you don't want without unsubscribing from the series.

When to Skip Issues:

• ✅ Tie-in events you're not interested in
• ✅ Fill-in artists or writers
• ✅ Issues outside the main storyline
• ✅ Budget constraints for specific weeks

Benefits of Skipping:

• Stays subscribed to the series
• Issue hidden from upcoming releases
• Not included in budget calculations
• Excluded from weekly emails

✅ Tip: Review skipped issues periodically in case you change your mind!

5. Set and Monitor Your Monthly Budget

💰 Use the budget tracking feature to manage your comic spending.

How to Use Budgets Effectively:

1. Set a Realistic Budget

   • Review your past 3 months of spending
   • Consider your financial goals
   • Build in a small buffer (10-15%)

2. Use Priority Levels

   • Priority 1-2: Must-buy series
   • Priority 3: Nice to have
   • Priority 4-5: Drop if over budget

3. Monitor Weekly

   • Check upcoming costs every Sunday
   • Adjust priorities or skip issues if needed
   • Plan for high-volume weeks (event comics)

✅ Tip: Export your Pull List monthly (Pro) to track spending patterns!

6. Enable Smart Notifications

🔔 Customize notifications to get updates without email overload.

Notification Strategies:

Strategy 1: All Series (Default)

• Enable global notifications
• Receive updates for all active series
• Best for casual collectors

Strategy 2: Priority Series Only

• Disable global notifications
• Enable per-series for priority titles
• Best for budget-conscious collectors

Strategy 3: No Emails

• Disable all notifications
• Check Pull List manually
• Best for regular website visitors

✅ Tip: Add [email protected] to your contacts to prevent spam filtering!

7. Use Filters to Find What You Need

🔍 Master the filter system to quickly navigate large pull lists.

Useful Filter Combinations:

Weekly Shopping Prep:

• Status: Active
• View upcoming issues for current week
• Print the list

Budget Review:

• Status: Active
• Group: Filter by specific publishers
• Check total costs

Series Cleanup:

• Status: Paused
• Review and decide: Resume or Cancel?

✅ Tip: Filters persist in the URL, so you can bookmark common views!

8. Print or Export Before Shopping

🖨️ Generate your list before visiting the comic shop.

For Weekly Shopping:

1. Every Wednesday Morning:

   • Go to your Pull List
   • Set options to "Current Week"
   • Exclude skipped issues
   • Print the list

2. Bring to the Shop:

   • Check off issues as you collect them
   • Note any missing issues for follow-up

For Pre-Orders:

1. Export CSV (Pro):
   • Set to "Next 4 Weeks"
   • Email to your local shop
   • Confirm pre-orders by phone

✅ Tip: Many comic shops appreciate receiving your pull list in advance!

9. Track Your Collection Progress

📚 Use Pull List alongside Collection tracking for complete management.

Workflow:

1. Series in Pull List = Planning to buy
2. Issues released = Check your Pull List
3. Issues purchased = Add to Collection
4. Mark as Read = Add to Read List

✅ Tip: Use the quick actions in Pull List to add issues to your collection!

10. Stay Updated on New Features

🚀 VerseDB continuously improves the Pull List experience.

How to Stay Informed:

• 📖 Check the Help Center for new guides
• 📧 Read update emails from VerseDB
• 💬 Join the community forum
• 🐦 Follow VerseDB on social media

✅ Pro users get early access to new features!

Quick Reference Checklist

Weekly Tasks:

• Review upcoming releases (Sundays)
• Check budget vs. upcoming costs
• Print current week's list (Wednesdays)
• Mark purchased issues in Collection

Monthly Tasks:

• Review and clean up Pull List
• Update series status (pause/cancel)
• Export CSV for spending analysis (Pro)
• Adjust monthly budget if needed

As Needed:

• Add new series you discover
• Skip issues you don't want
• Update groups and organization
• Adjust notification preferences

Final Thoughts

By following these best practices, you can maximize the efficiency of your Pull List and stay organized with your comic collecting.

📖 Need more help? Visit our Help Center or contact [email protected]!