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# QuickStart

# Valuable Quickstart Guide


Get up and running with Valuable in 5 minutes. This guide walks you through the essentials to start inventorying items right away.





## Step 1: Create Your Account (1 minute)
Here's a video to help with signup and joining teams: https://youtube.com/shorts/uXSfkauhxBI?feature=share


1. **Download Valuable** from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android)
2. **Open the app** and tap **Sign Up**
3. **Enter your email** and create a password
4. **Check your email** for a verification code
5. **Enter the code** to verify your account


You're in! You start with **40 free credits** to try AI features.





## Step 2: Create Your First Project (1 minute)


Projects are how you organize items. Create one for your first inventory job.


1. On the home screen, tap the **teardrop-shaped button** (bottom of screen)
2. Select **Create New Project**
3. **Name your project** (e.g., "Smith Estate Sale" or "My Collection")
4. Optionally add location, dates, and other details
5. Tap **Create**


Your project is ready!





## Step 3: Add Your First Item with AI (2 minutes)


Now let's add an item and see the AI in action.
Here's a video on capturing items with the Valuable Camera: https://youtu.be/2AGbFmOWSxY


1. **Tap the camera icon** on the teardrop button
2. **Take 1-6 photos** of your item:
* Get an overall shot
* Capture any maker's marks or labels
* Show important details
3. **Add notes** (optional) - tap the microphone to dictate or type
4. **Tap the checkmark** to save
5. Select **Create with AI**


The AI will:
* Identify what the item is
* Generate a description
* Find comparable sales for pricing
* Suggest categories and keywords


This uses 3 credits. The results appear in seconds!





## Step 4: Review and Price Your Item (1 minute)

Here's a video on pricing items with Valuable: https://youtu.be/LkU3SIdgnLo


1. **Tap the item** to open it
2. Browse the **tabs**:
* **Details** - Name, description, price, notes
* **Photos** - All your photos
* **Insights** - AI-generated information
* **Comparables** - Similar items that have sold
3. **Tap "Suggest Price"** to get an AI price recommendation (1 credit)
4. **Accept or edit** the price
5. Tap **Save**


Your item is inventoried and priced!





## What's Next?


### Add More Items
* Keep photographing items one by one
* Or use **Bulk Upload** to add many items from your photo gallery


### Organize with Folders
* Create folders in the navigation panel (tap the folder icon in the lower right) to group projects
* Example: "Active Sales" / "Completed" / "Personal"


### Invite Your Team
* Open project settings > **Invite Members**
* Team members can help inventory and manage items
* Set permissions (Admin, Member, or Guest)
Here's a video on inviting team members: https://youtube.com/shorts/_rqCy23dGjc?feature=share


### Set AI Instructions
* Tell the AI your preferences (e.g., "Price for Chicago area estate sales")
* Go to project settings > **AI Instructions**


### Prepare for Sale
* Use **Marketing Wizard** to download photos for listings
* Share items directly to social media or email





## Quick Tips


**Save credits**: Create items "without AI" for things you already know well.


**Better results**: Take clear photos of maker's marks and labels - they help AI identify items accurately.


**Stay organized**: Name projects descriptively (date + client/location works well).


**Work offline**: Items save locally and upload when you're back online.


**Get help**: Tap the **?** icon anytime for support options.





## Credit Reference


| Action | Credits |
| ---- |
| Create item with AI | 3 |
| Suggest price | 1 |
| Photo enhancement | 4 |
| Update with AI | 3 |


Free features: Manual item creation, unlimited photos, team members, organization, viewing comparables.





## Need Help?


* **In-app tutorials**: Follow the guided walkthroughs on first use (reset in Profile if needed)
* **Support**: Tap the **?** icon in the bottom navigation
* **Email**: support@valuable.app


Welcome to Valuable!