TL;DR: Build a porcelain-buying second brain in Notion by creating linked databases for makers, patterns, and price history. This guide shows you how to structure, tag, and maintain it so you never overpay for fine china again.
Step 1: Create Your Core Databases
Open a blank Notion page and add three inline databases: “Makers,” “Patterns,” and “Purchases.” Each needs a Name, Status, and Relation property. The Makers database holds brands like Meissen, Herend, and Royal Copenhagen. Patterns links to Makers and stores motif, era, and rarity score.
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Step 2: Add Porcelain-Specific Properties
In Patterns, add select properties: “Glaze Type” (hard-paste, soft-paste, bone china), “Decoration” (underglaze blue, famille rose, gilt), and “Backstamp Year.” In Purchases, add number properties for “Paid,” “Market Value,” and a formula for “Profit/Loss.” Tip: use a checkbox for “Chip/Crack” so you filter flawed pieces fast.
Step 3: Build Buying Views
Create a board view grouped by Status: Researching, Negotiating, Bought, Passed. Add a gallery view filtered to “Rarity Score > 7” for investment-grade pieces. Tip: embed a simple table of auction comps—paste Heritage or Christie’s results as plain text.
Step 4: Link and Roll Up
In Makers, add a rollup showing average Paid per pattern. This reveals which factories you overpay for. In Patterns, roll up “Last Purchase Date” to spot dormant listings you can revisit.
Step 5: Maintain Weekly
Every Sunday, update Backstamp Year for new finds and archive sold purchases. Tip: use Notion’s “Created Time” to track how long a piece sits in Negotiating—if over 14 days, walk away.
FAQ
Q: Can I track fake porcelain marks?
A: Yes. Add a “Suspected Fake” checkbox and a relation to a “Red Flags” database listing known copied backstamps.
Q: Should I include shipping and restoration costs?
A: Absolutely. Add number properties for both in Purchases; your Profit/Loss formula must subtract them.
Q: How many patterns should I track?
A: Start with 20–30. Too many dilutes your second brain; focus on patterns you actually buy or flip.
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