Choosing Between Bound and Loose-Leaf Catalogs

During intake assessments, clients often ask whether a bound catalog or a loose-leaf binder suits their household better. Both work; the choice depends on how frequently you add wallets between quarterly visits.

Bound catalogs

We recommend binding for collections that remain stable—fewer than two new wallets per year. The finished volume feels permanent, resists page loss, and impresses solicitors reviewing estate documents. The downside: interim entries require an archivist visit or a courier shipment.

Loose-leaf binders

Loose-leaf suits growing collections. You can slip in a temporary index card when acquiring a new hardware wallet, then let us formalize the entry during the quarterly refresh. Pages can feel less authoritative to third parties reviewing your records.

Hybrid approach

Some clients maintain a bound master catalog updated quarterly and a loose-leaf working copy for interim notes. We produce both during the refresh visit for an additional ₩35,000.

Our recommendation

If you are unsure, start with loose-leaf during your intake assessment. After two quarterly cycles, you will know whether your collection has stabilized enough for binding.