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There has been so much excitement in the Hallmark collector community recently with the annual release of the Hallmark Dream Book.
Since this is the first full year YuleLog for Web has been up and running, I wanted to make sure YuleLog for Web users could immediately add 2024 Dream Book items to their wishlists.
If you open up your YuleLog for Web price guide, you will notice that over 400 new items have been added, most of which will be formally released by Hallmark in July or October. However, in the meantime, you can go ahead and add these items to your Collection. Be sure to set the status to "Wanted" so that they are added to your YuleLog Wish List!
To see a sample of this year's offering, I have put together a playlist on the YuleLog YouTube channel showcasing about 50 of the ornaments for which Hallmark put out promotional videos on their store page:
Note that these items will be updated later this year as more information becomes available, and more items not announced in the Dream Book will also be added.
Since YuleLog for Web launched for both web browser at https://yulelog.app (and now https://yulelog.com) and for iOS, by far the most popular request I have received is:
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Is there an Android version?
Until yesterday, I could only share that it was in development. As an Apple devotee (a trait that must have been passed down to me from my dad) I did not have much personal experience using Android, let alone developing apps for it. However, I really enjoyed learning about Android apps and working on an Android version of YuleLog.
Long story short - YuleLog is now in "Closed Testing" on the Google Play store.
This closed testing is (for the moment) invitation only. However, I am putting out a request for at least 20 Android + YuleLog for Web users out there who have active accounts to reach out to me at [email protected] or reply to this thread. I will send you an invitation link and you can start using YuleLog on your Android phones/tablets today.
This does not mean development will stop here - I still have some work to do before the app is ready for the Google Play Store. But I predict that will follow shortly.
YuleLog for Web - March UpdatesSean Ray03/23/2407:08 PMI am happy to start sharing the Price Guide updates I have made to the Price Guide. I rely on collectors just like you to help maintain the most accurate information possible for the YuleLog Price Guide. With over 15,000 items in the Hallmark catalog alone, this is quite a task, and one that gets more challenging each year.
Nevertheless, here are the March updates to the Hallmark YuleLog Price Guide:
If you navigate to yulelog.com, you might notice it looks much different than the homepage I have used for many years for YuleLog.
Since 2022, I have essentially operated two websites in parallel:
yulelog.com and yulelog.app
These two domains will now be merged into one as I continue to ramp up YuleLog for Web in favor of YuleLog Legacy.
What does this mean for collectors?
YuleLog for Web
If you're not familiar with YuleLog for Web, it is the latest and greatest version of YuleLog. Among its many benefits are:
Your collection is stored safely in the cloud. No more backup files necessary.
The Price Guide can be rapidly updated in real time - no more need to wait for the annual update cycle. Currently, I release updates each month. You can follow the updates here in the forums.
A dedicated mobile app for YuleLog on iOS and Android. Note: Android version is entering into a closed beta this month. If you're interested, send me an email at [email protected]
Custom reports that let you easily create and export reports - see only the fields you're interested in
YuleLog Legacy
This is the version YuleLog has released for many, many years. Most users probably started out using YuleLog Legacy. Hundreds of users have already migrated over.
I will continue to release the legacy version as long as I can. However, one of the reasons for developing YuleLog for Web is that the base software (Filemaker Runtime Solutions) for YuleLog Legacy is getting dated. There will come a day when modern operating systems will likely not support this base software any more.
Legacy users are strongly encouraged (but not required) to migrate to YuleLog for Web. I offer a free migration service to YuleLog for Web from YuleLog Legacy. All I require is your backup.fmp12 file.
To purchase the legacy version, there is a link called "YuleLog Legacy" on the home page of yulelog.com. You can also access the Shopify store page directly at this link.
I wanted to share a fun video I made recently that explores the history of Christmas ornaments, with special attention to the history of Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments.
I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it, and maybe it will bring back some memories of the glory days of Hallmark KOC conventions.
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