I have 16 5K-count monsters with commons. Boxes are all numbered. Then I have this spreadsheet that I update as things change:
I also have all of my binders labeled, mostly with "sticky" notes. I did make printable spine labels for my HOF albums, but stopped for the time being because the collection grew too fast and I was expanding into other binders (at a rather alarming rate!). But those look like:
(I pulled the logo and the plaque images directly from the HOF website.)
(Side note, for those who were reading the forum thread about binder sagging, placing the binders like this with them alternating serves 2 purposes - 1 - I can usually get another binder on the shelf and 2 - it keeps the binders tighter not allowing for any sag to occur.)
Here a shot of the set binders as well as the sets still in boxes, and how they are all labeled (and in order):
Some binders are sideways on top as a means of helping keep the dust off. I also have the page boxes on top (same purpose). The shelving units are metal and rated to hold heavy weight and I also got the plastic liners (all through Amazon).
So yes, organization is key.
-- Dan --
Note: Please see my profile for more info regarding trading (section updated 3/4/2024). I have added a large portion of my inventory to the site, and currently have trading turned on (details are in my profile).