Cue Collection Software

RDCustomCues

RDCustomCues

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Just checking if there is any interest in cue collection inventory software. I am working on developing this software. It will be simular to my firearms software as far a search features and such. That software can be seen at http://www.firearmsrecordpro.com to give you an idea the cue software would work.....
 
Also since I am in the development process I would be interested in feedback on what features and information for cue descriptions people would like to see.
 
Seems like a great idea, especially for dealers and supply stores. The only thing I can think of right off hand, while developing your software...add a feature or two that Excel and other programs don't have. IMO, I wouldn't pay for additional software that does the exact same thing that 99% of Microsoft users already own.

Second, with the amount of cuemakers all over the world, make sure you collect a thorough list of them all...send out updates every few months or so to make sure your customers stay up to date. That will ensure they stay happy with the software.

Lastly, think about patenting your software so nobody else can come along and improve upon your product. Filing fees are around $250 and take up to 8 years to complete, but at least you are protected.

Mike
 
I like to think of myself as an organized and detailed person, so what I think may add to your software is a "retired" section. Make it easy for your customers to see which cuemakers are retired, which cues are out of production...things like that.

If you could import the Blue Book prices, that would also be a huge selling point. Also, it becomes more user-friendly and saves a load of time. You could send out updates every year, or whenever a new edition of the blue book comes out at an additional cost to continue income with your software.

Another idea, get a hold of several dealers/supply stores and get some first hand info. Kind of like a "designed by a dealer, for the dealer" idea.

I could keep going for hours, but it's already 3am.
 
trendkill said:
I like to think of myself as an organized and detailed person, so what I think may add to your software is a "retired" section. Make it easy for your customers to see which cuemakers are retired, which cues are out of production...things like that.

If you could import the Blue Book prices, that would also be a huge selling point. Also, it becomes more user-friendly and saves a load of time. You could send out updates every year, or whenever a new edition of the blue book comes out at an additional cost to continue income with your software.

Another idea, get a hold of several dealers/supply stores and get some first hand info. Kind of like a "designed by a dealer, for the dealer" idea.

I could keep going for hours, but it's already 3am.
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Blue book integratiomn may be a great idea however i bet theres some licensing hurdles i probably would not be interested in dealing with. Thats a expense i bet would cause this software to not be affoardable.
 
RDCustomCues said:
Blue book integratiomn may be a great idea however i bet theres some licensing hurdles i probably would not be interested in dealing with. Thats a expense i bet would cause this software to not be affoardable.
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Get a hold of the publishing company or whoever compiles the lists, talk to them...you might be surprised in what you find out. You're not taking away from their sales by a huge percent, but offer them a small percentage of monthly sales or something. Figure out the numbers, present it to them, and go for it. All they can say is "no". If you come to an agreement, I bet it would be a huge advantage to both parties. Make it a "win-win" situation for you and them. Adding their feature doesn't have to boost the price all that much, but think of who you're main clients will be and their needs. If you don't add "selling features", you'll lose money in the end.

I think your main competitor right now is going to be Microsoft Office. I don't know what all is out there, but good luck with it.
 
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I just have about 3 dz cues but I'd be interested in a good program to catalog them, with pics etc.
 
JimS said:
I just have about 3 dz cues but I'd be interested in a good program to catalog them, with pics etc.
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What else would you like to see in this program? So far, Excel and Word are both capable of doing what you're asking. What would stand out as a feature or option for you that MS Office doesn't offer?
 
How about a feature that allows for networking computers together to view each others inventory? This would be a great selling feature for owners of multiple supply stores...or even dealers out at events that can look up what's in their shop for a customer. It's basically P2P linking...that way the computers don't always have to be connected to the same network...

Just random thinking...
 
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trendkill said:
What else would you like to see in this program? So far, Excel and Word are both capable of doing what you're asking. What would stand out as a feature or option for you that MS Office doesn't offer?
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What version of Microsoft Office are you looking to develop in? Not sure if it will a difference but thought I would ask.
Some folks may have Office 2000 on their legacy systems while those who may have a bit more pocket change may have one of the more recent versions. I am running Office 2003.
I would be interested in learning more about the software when it is released.

Myron
 
Awesome idea. It would be nice to have 3 pics, whole cue,forearm and butt sleeve.

I am interested.

Thanks
 
alpine9430 said:
What version of Microsoft Office are you looking to develop in? Not sure if it will a difference but thought I would ask.
Some folks may have Office 2000 on their legacy systems while those who may have a bit more pocket change may have one of the more recent versions. I am running Office 2003.
I would be interested in learning more about the software when it is released.

Myron
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This is not a MS Office based application at all.
 
alpine9430 said:
What version of Microsoft Office are you looking to develop in? Not sure if it will a difference but thought I would ask.
Some folks may have Office 2000 on their legacy systems while those who may have a bit more pocket change may have one of the more recent versions. I am running Office 2003.
I would be interested in learning more about the software when it is released.

Myron
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I was saying MS Office would be a competitor, not basing this software off of it. I am running Office 07 on both of my systems, extremely user friendly with an interface makeover.
 
However lots of people do not have Microsoft Office and a $20 application like this is much cheaper than MS Office
 
claymont said:
Not trying to hijack thread or cause trouble, but there's a lot of software out that will do this sort of thing, and fairly cheaply. Here's an example: http://www.fileheap.com/software-everything-i-own--download-20569.html
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Thanks for the link, it's more helpful than anything. The one thing I can see different between all of those programs and this one, this one is made specifically for pool.

Did you guys know, that in most tournament software that is out today, none of them mention billiards? They mention Backgammon and Canasta, but not pool. Now, I realize that pool tournaments could use this software...but I see it as pool not getting the credit it deserves. So if somebody could write some tournament software that focuses mainly on pool....I'd definitely want a copy!

Enough ranting, I could go on forever... lol

Keep the input coming guys, the development stage is based around your opinions.
 
RDCustomCues said:
However lots of people do not have Microsoft Office and a $20 application like this is much cheaper than MS Office
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You're right, but there's a higher percentage of people that have it. You have to also think about the people that are just too lazy to catalog their stuff. Make it so easy and fast, but yet still effective, that even the laziest of people would take the time to do it.
 
interesting idea!!

it would be great if there's also a web site which provides the same features to the application itself and i wish i could browse other people's collection on the site. of course, you want to specify which of your cues are viewable by whom.
 
Adding pictures, or ability to add, of the joint/pin, butt would probably be helpful. Sometimes they are the only things we have left to determine origin with. And is there anyone out there that can keep up with all of the signature changes?
How many does Scruggs have just from the last 10-15 years?
 
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