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November 03, 2013 20:58

the field "number in series" does not accept letters.

difficult to create such an accurate database.

as an example 2409433 there is a C202 number that is now in the title field but actually belongs in the serial number field.

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November 03, 2013 21:13

Number in the series, or serial number is quite a difference. Maybe ask for an extra field.

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November 03, 2013 21:15

Explain what the difference is.

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November 03, 2013 21:18

Number in the series belongs to series. So something serialized, maybe numbered 1 to 20 for example.

A serial number can have letters like your example.

Look here try 3094243

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November 03, 2013 21:25

Your suggestion to request an extra field is a good one in this case, but it does get confusing.

I think it would be better to just enable the C202 in the existing field. Thanks

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November 03, 2013 21:32

If you do that, it will no longer be possible to sort by numbers normally afterwards.

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November 03, 2013 21:37

Ah I see, please add an extra field.

What are we going to call that field?

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November 03, 2013 23:27

What are we going to call that field?

Serial number seems the most logical to me, but with a good description in the accompanying text block

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November 04, 2013 00:35

Isn't just a model number or production code meant? A serial number is such a code that is different on each copy and therefore does not deserve a field in Catawiki.

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November 04, 2013 09:05

Isn't just a model number or production code meant? A serial number is such a code that is different on each copy and therefore does not deserve a field in Catawiki.

That's a very good one. Each serial number is of course different and a 'serial number' field will lead to confusion.

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