1. All of the cards are first organized by their copyright year on the back.

picture example: 1996

2. They are then labeled using the company printed next to the copyright year.

picture example: 1996 Pinnacle

3. Next, I flip the card over and take note of what is printed on the front.

picture example: 1996 Pinnacle Score Dream Team

4. When there is a special attribute for the card, I put it in parenthesis.

picture example: 1996 Pinnacle Score Dream Team (Promo)

5. Lastly, I include the number of the card.

picture example: 1996 Pinnacle Score Dream Team (Promo) # 5 of 10

Using this formula makes it very easy to label a card. It also makes it easier to distinguish all of the different variations and parallels that are available.