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# User Guide

# Valuable User Guide


Complete documentation for the Valuable inventory and pricing app.





## Table of Contents


1. [Introduction](#introduction)
2. [Getting Started](#getting-started)
3. [Navigation Overview](#navigation-overview)
4. [Projects](#projects)
5. [Folders](#folders)
6. [Adding Items](#adding-items)
7. [Managing Items](#managing-items)
8. [Photos & Media](#photos--media)
9. [AI Features](#ai-features)
10. [Collaboration](#collaboration)
11. [Marketing & Sharing](#marketing--sharing)
12. [Account Management](#account-management)
13. [Credits & Billing](#credits--billing)
14. [Settings & Preferences](#settings--preferences)





## Introduction


### What is Valuable?


Valuable is a mobile application designed to help you inventory, research, price, and market physical items. Using advanced AI technology, you can photograph items and instantly receive:


* Item identification and description
* Historical and contextual information
* Comparable sales data from multiple marketplaces
* AI-generated price suggestions
* Keywords and categories for organization


### Who Uses Valuable?


* **Estate Sale Professionals**: Inventory entire estates efficiently
* **Antique Dealers**: Research and price inventory for retail or online sales
* **Collectors**: Catalog and track collections with detailed records
* **Appraisers**: Document items with AI-assisted research
* **Families**: Manage inherited items and make informed decisions
* **Interior Designers**: Source and track unique pieces


### Key Concepts


* **Project**: A container for related items (like a folder)
* **Folder**: Organizes multiple projects
* **Item (Asset)**: A single inventoried object with photos and details
* **Credits**: Currency for AI-powered features
* **Comparables**: Similar items that have sold, used for pricing





## Getting Started


### System Requirements


* **iOS**: iPhone or iPad running iOS 15.0 or later
* **Android**: Device running Android 8.0 (API 26) or later
* **Internet**: Required for AI features and sync (offline mode available for basic functions)


### Creating Your Account

Here's a video on signing up, 


1. Download Valuable from the App Store or Google Play Store
2. Open the app and tap **Sign Up**
3. Enter your email address
4. Create a secure password (minimum 8 characters)
5. Tap **Create Account**
6. Check your email for a verification code
7. Enter the 6-digit code in the app
8. Your account is ready!


**Note**: New accounts receive 40 free credits to try AI features.


### Logging In


1. Open Valuable
2. Tap **Log In**
3. Enter your email and password
4. Tap **Sign In**


### Password Reset


1. On the login screen, tap **Forgot Password**
2. Enter your email address
3. Tap **Send Reset Link**
4. Check your email and follow the link
5. Create a new password
6. Log in with your new credentials





## Navigation Overview


### Home Screen


The home screen displays your projects as a horizontal carousel of cards. Each card shows:
* Project cover photo
* Project name
* Item count
* Status indicator


Tap a project card to open it.


### Bottom Navigation Bar


Located at the bottom of the screen:


| Icon | Function |
| ---- |
| Folder icon | Opens navigation panel |
| Bell | Notifications and invitations |
| Cloud/Arrow | Upload queue (offline items) |
| Question mark | Help and support |
| Profile | Account and settings |


### Teardrop FAB (Floating Action Button)


The teardrop-shaped button in the lower portion of the screen provides quick access to:


**Top button (+)**:
* Create New Project
* Create Item with AI
* Create Item without AI
* Bulk Upload Photos


**Bottom button (camera)**:
* Quick camera access for adding items


### Navigation Panel


Access by tapping the **folder icon** in the lower right of the bottom navigation bar. Contains:
* Account switcher (if you have multiple accounts)
* Folder and project hierarchy
* Create new project option
* Search/filter for finding projects


### Profile Drawer


Access by tapping your profile icon. Contains:
* Your profile information
* Account settings
* Credit balance
* Sign out option





## Projects


### Understanding Projects


Projects are containers for organizing related items. Common project structures:


* One project per estate sale
* One project per client
* One project per collection category
* One project per store location


### Creating a Project


**Method 1: From Teardrop FAB**
1. Tap the **+** button on the teardrop FAB
2. Select **Create New Project**
3. Follow the wizard


**Method 2: From Navigation Panel**
1. Open the navigation panel (folder icon in lower right)
2. Tap **Create Project**
3. Follow the wizard


### Project Creation Wizard


The wizard guides you through setup:


1. **Project Name**: Give your project a descriptive name
2. **Location** (optional): Set a physical address
3. **Dates** (optional): Set start/end dates
4. **Cover Photo** (optional): Choose a representative image
5. **AI Instructions** (optional): Customize AI behavior
6. **Invite Members** (optional): Add team members


Tap **Create** when finished.


### Viewing a Project


Tap a project card to open it. The project detail screen shows:


* **Header**: Project name, cover photo, item count
* **Tabs**: Inventory, Manage, and other sections
* **View Controls**: Switch between grid/list/detailed views
* **Filter/Sort**: Narrow down displayed items
* **Search**: Find specific items


### Editing Project Details


1. Open the project
2. Tap the **menu icon** (three dots)
3. Select **Edit Project**
4. Modify name, location, dates, notes, or status
5. Tap **Save**


### Project Status


Projects can be **Active** or **Archived**:


* **Active**: Visible in main project list
* **Archived**: Hidden from main view, data preserved


To archive: Edit Project > Change status to Archived > Save


To unarchive: Find in archived projects > Edit > Change status to Active


### Deleting a Project


1. Open the project
2. Tap the **menu icon**
3. Select **Delete Project**
4. Confirm deletion


**Warning**: Deletion is permanent and removes all items in the project.


### Moving Projects


1. Open the project
2. Tap the **menu icon**
3. Select **Move**
4. Choose destination folder
5. Confirm





## Folders


### Understanding Folders


Folders (also called organization folders) help you organize multiple projects. Use them to create a hierarchy that makes sense for your workflow.


Example structure:
My Account
├── Active Sales
│   ├── Johnson Estate - Jan 2024
│   └── Smith Collection - Feb 2024
├── Completed
│   └── Williams Estate - Dec 2023
└── Personal
    └── My Antiques
### Creating Folders


1. Open the **navigation panel** (folder icon in lower right)
2. Navigate to where you want the folder
3. Tap **Create Folder** or the add folder option
4. Enter folder name
5. Confirm


### Managing Folders


**Rename a folder**:
1. Long-press or tap the folder menu
2. Select **Rename**
3. Enter new name
4. Confirm


**Delete a folder**:
1. Long-press or tap the folder menu
2. Select **Delete**
3. Confirm (projects inside will be moved, not deleted)


**Move a folder**:
1. Long-press or tap the folder menu
2. Select **Move**
3. Choose new location





## Adding Items


### Overview of Adding Methods


| Method | AI Used | Credits | Best For |
| ---- |
| Create with AI | Yes | 3 | Unknown items, research needed |
| Create without AI | No | 0 | Known items, quick entry |
| Bulk Upload | Yes | 3 per item | Many items from gallery |


### Creating an Item with AI
Here's a video on using the Valuable Camera to capture items: ${frame}[](https://www.youtube.com/embed/2AGbFmOWSxY)



1. Open a project or tap camera from home
2. Tap the **camera icon** on the teardrop FAB
3. The camera opens
4. **Take 1-6 photos**:
* Aim at item and tap capture button
* Continue for multiple angles
* Thumbnail strip shows captured photos
5. **Add notes** (optional):
* Tap microphone to dictate
* Tap text icon to type
* Include maker's marks, condition notes, provenance
6. Tap the **checkmark** to save
7. Select **Create with AI**
8. Wait for AI processing (usually 5-15 seconds)


The AI generates:
* Item name and description
* Historical information
* Category and keywords
* Comparable sales data


### Creating an Item without AI


1. Tap teardrop FAB > **Create Item without AI**
2. Take photos
3. Add notes
4. Tap checkmark to save
5. Manually enter item details


This method uses no credits. Fill in:
* Name
* Description
* Price
* Category
* Any other relevant fields


### Bulk Upload from Gallery

Here's a video on how to use the Bulk Upload tool: ${frame}[](https://www.youtube.com/embed/dNUlsn2D5EA)



1. Tap teardrop FAB > **Bulk Upload Photos**
2. Photo picker opens
3. Select multiple photos from your gallery
4. Tap **Done** or **Upload**
5. Each photo (or grouped selection) becomes a separate item
6. AI processes each item (3 credits per item)


**Tip**: Group photos of the same item together when selecting.


### Photography Best Practices


For best AI results:


**Do**:
* Take clear, well-lit photos
* Capture maker's marks and signatures
* Include scale reference when helpful
* Show any damage or condition issues
* Use multiple angles


**Don't**:
* Take blurry or dark photos
* Cut off important details
* Include distracting backgrounds
* Mix multiple items in one photo





## Managing Items


### Viewing Items


Open a project to see its items. Switch between views:


* **Grid View**: Compact cards, see many items
* **List View**: Rows with thumbnails, quick scanning
* **Detailed View**: Larger cards, multiple photos visible


### Item Detail Screen


Tap an item to open its detail screen. Contains tabs:


**Details Tab**:
* Item name (tap to edit)
* Price (tap to edit)
* Description
* Acquisition information (date, price, source)
* Sale information (date, price, buyer)
* Location
* Notes


**Photos Tab**:
* All photos in thumbnail grid
* Tap to view fullscreen
* Add, delete, reorder photos


**Media Tab**:
* Video associated with item
* Record or upload video


**Insights Tab**:
* AI-generated description
* Category suggestions
* Keywords
* Historical information


**Comparables Tab**:
* Similar items that have sold
* Price distribution chart
* Grouped by relevance
* Venue breakdown (eBay, Etsy, etc.)


### Editing Items


1. Open the item
2. Tap **Edit** or the pencil icon
3. Modify any fields
4. Tap **Save**


### Searching Items


Use the search bar at the top of a project to find items by:
* Name
* Description
* Keywords


### Filtering Items


Tap the filter icon to filter by:
* Status (active/archived)
* Price range
* Date range
* Category
* Location
* Custom filters


Multiple filters can be combined.


### Sorting Items


Tap the sort icon to arrange by:
* Name (A-Z or Z-A)
* Price (high-low or low-high)
* Date created
* Date modified
* Custom sort orders


### Selection Mode


For bulk actions:


1. **Long-press** any item to enter selection mode
2. Checkboxes appear on all items
3. Tap items to select/deselect
4. Use **Select All** to select everything
5. Action bar shows available bulk actions:
* Move
* Delete
* Download
* Share
6. Tap outside or press back to exit selection mode


### Moving Items


**Single item**:
1. Open the item
2. Tap menu > **Move**
3. Select destination project
4. Confirm


**Multiple items**:
1. Enter selection mode
2. Select items to move
3. Tap **Move** in action bar
4. Select destination
5. Confirm


### Deleting Items


**Single item**:
1. Open the item
2. Tap menu > **Delete**
3. Confirm deletion


**Multiple items**:
1. Enter selection mode
2. Select items
3. Tap **Delete** in action bar
4. Confirm


**Warning**: Deletion is permanent.





## Photos & Media


### Photo Management


Each item can have multiple photos. The first photo is the primary/thumbnail.


### Viewing Photos


1. Open item > Photos tab
2. Tap any photo for fullscreen view
3. Swipe left/right to browse
4. Pinch to zoom
5. Tap X or swipe down to close


### Adding Photos


1. Open item > Photos tab
2. Tap the **+** or add button
3. Choose:
* **Camera**: Take new photos
* **Gallery**: Select existing photos
4. Photos are added to the item


### Deleting Photos


1. Open item > Photos tab
2. Tap the photo to select or open
3. Tap **Delete** or trash icon
4. Confirm deletion


### Reordering Photos


1. Open item > Photos tab
2. Tap **Reorder** mode
3. Drag photos to new positions
4. First position = primary photo
5. Tap **Done**


### Cropping and Rotating


1. Open photo in fullscreen
2. Tap **Edit** or crop icon
3. Use crop handles to adjust frame
4. Tap rotate to change orientation
5. Tap **Save**


### AI Photo Enhancement
Here's a video on enhancing photos fast with AI:
https://youtube.com/shorts/6dr_Vx8OORg?feature=share


Enhance photos using AI (4 credits per enhancement):


1. Open photo
2. Tap **Enhance** or AI icon
3. Choose enhancement type:
* Background removal
* Upscaling
* General enhancement
4. Confirm (uses credits)
5. Enhanced version replaces or supplements original


### Videos


Each item supports one video:


**Recording**:
1. Open item > Media tab
2. Tap **Record Video**
3. Record using device camera
4. Tap stop when finished
5. Video saves to item


**Deleting**:
1. Open item > Media tab
2. Tap video menu
3. Select **Delete**
4. Confirm





## AI Features


### How AI Works in Valuable


Valuable's AI analyzes your photos and notes to:
* Identify items based on visual features
* Research similar items across marketplaces
* Generate descriptions and historical context
* Suggest pricing based on comparable sales


### AI Credits


AI features consume credits:


| Feature | Credits |
| ---- |
| Create item with AI | 3 |
| Bulk upload with AI | 3 per item |
| Suggest price | 1 |
| Photo enhancement | 4 |
| Regenerate insights | 3 |
| Update item with AI | 3 |


### Price Suggestions


Get AI-recommended pricing:


1. Open an item
2. Tap **Suggest Price**
3. AI analyzes comparables
4. Suggested price appears
5. **Accept** to use suggested price
6. Or **Edit** to enter your own
7. Save


### AI Insights


View AI-generated information in the Insights tab:


* **Description**: Detailed item description
* **Category**: Suggested categorization
* **Keywords**: Searchable tags
* **Historical Context**: Relevant background


### Updating AI Analysis


If you add better photos or notes:


1. Open the item
2. Tap AI actions (sparkle icon)
3. Select **Update with AI**
4. Confirm (uses 3 credits)
5. AI re-analyzes with new information


### Comparables


View similar sold items in the Comparables tab:


* **Grouped results**: AI organizes by relevance
* **Price chart**: Distribution of comparable prices
* **Venue breakdown**: See where items sold (eBay, Etsy, etc.)
* **Individual items**: Tap to see details


**Regrouping**:
1. Tap **Regroup** or settings
2. AI reorganizes comparables
3. Different grouping algorithms available


### Custom AI Instructions


Customize AI behavior per project:


1. Open project settings
2. Go to **AI Instructions**
3. Enter specific guidance, such as:
* "Price for Chicago-area estate sales"
* "Focus on mid-century modern category"
* "Discount eBay prices by 20%"
4. Save


Instructions apply to all items in that project.





## Collaboration


### Team Concepts


* **Owner**: Person who created the project (full control)
* **Accounts/Workspaces**: Separate billing and project containers
* **Shared Projects**: Projects you've been invited to


### Inviting Team Members
How to add members video: https://youtube.com/shorts/_rqCy23dGjc?feature=share


1. Open a project
2. Go to **Members** or project settings
3. Tap **Invite Member**
4. Enter their email address
5. Select their role:
* **Group Admin**: Can manage members and settings
* **Member**: Can add/edit/delete items
* **Guest**: View only
6. Tap **Send Invitation**


Invitees receive email and in-app notifications.


### Managing Members


**View members of Project**:
1. Open project
2. Go to Members section
3. See list of all members and their roles

**View members in Nav**:
1. Navigate to the folder or project in Nav panel (tap folder icon in bottom left corner of home)
2. Tap three-dot options menu, tap Manage Members
3. See list of all members and their roles

**View members in Account**:
1. If you are an account Owner, tap Account button on Home screen (hamburger icon at top left)
2. Tap account details
3. Tap Manage Members
4. Note: only Members who are included in the root account will be seen in the list. If you don't see the member, check folders and projects using Nav panel. 


**Change role**:
1. Tap member's name
2. Select **Change Role pulldown**
3. Choose new role
4. Confirm
5. Note: If you don't see the role selection you expect, it is likely because the user you wish to change has a higher level role in a parent folder that restricts downgrading their role here. If a user is a Group Admin of a parent folder, they can't be made a Guest or Member in a child folder or project.


**Remove member**:
1. Tap member's name
2. Select **Remove**
3. Confirm


### Accepting Invitations
Here's a video on signing up and joining a team by accepting an invitation: https://youtube.com/shorts/uXSfkauhxBI?feature=share


When invited to a project:


1. Check email for invitation
2. Open Valuable app
3. Tap **Notifications** (bell icon)
4. Find the invitation
5. Tap **Accept** or **Decline**


Accepted projects appear in your navigation panel (accessible via the folder icon in the lower right).


### Leaving a Project or Folder


To remove yourself from someone else's project or folder:


1. Open the navigation panel
2. Use the breadcrumb header at top and tap folders to navigate to the folder or project you wish to leave
3. Tap three-dot option menu and select **Leave. (Note: you can't leave a project or folder you own.)**
4. Confirm


You'll no longer have access to that project.


### Role Permissions


| Permission | Owner | Admin | Member | Guest |
| ---- |
| View items | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Add items | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Edit items | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Delete items | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Invite members | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Remove members | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Edit project settings | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Delete project | Yes | No | No | No |





## Marketing & Sharing


### Marketing Photos Wizard


Prepare photos for selling platforms:


1. Open a project or items
2. Access **Marketing Wizard** from menu
3. **Step 1**: Select photos from your inventory
4. **Step 2**: Choose download options (format, quality)
5. **Step 3**: Preview selections
6. **Step 4**: Choose destinations (Shopify, Etsy, eBay, etc.)
7. **Step 5**: Complete


### Downloading Photos


**Single photo**:
1. Open photo in fullscreen
2. Tap **Download** or share icon
3. Choose save location


**Multiple photos**:
1. Select items or photos
2. Tap **Download**
3. Choose format and quality
4. Photos save to device


### Download Queue


Monitor downloads in progress:


1. Tap cloud/arrow icon in bottom bar
2. View pending downloads
3. Retry failed downloads
4. Clear completed items


### Sharing Items


**Share single item**:
1. Open item
2. Tap **Share** icon
3. Choose sharing method:
* Email
* Text message
* Social media
* Copy link


**Share multiple items**:
1. Select items
2. Tap **Share** in action bar
3. Choose method


### Email as ZIP


Send multiple photos as ZIP attachment:


1. Select items/photos
2. Choose **Email as ZIP**
3. Enter recipient email
4. Add message (optional)
5. Send


### CDN Publishing


Publish items for web galleries:


1. Open Marketing Wizard
2. Select **CDN Publish**
3. Choose items to publish
4. Configure settings
5. Complete publishing
6. Get shareable URLs





## Account Management


### Multiple Accounts


Valuable supports multiple accounts/workspaces:


* Personal account (your own workspace)
* Shared accounts (organizations you belong to)


### Switching Accounts


1. Open **Navigation Panel** (folder icon in lower right)
2. Tap account name at top
3. Select different account
4. View switches to that workspace


### Profile Settings


1. Tap **Profile** icon
2. Go to **Edit Profile**
3. Update:
* Display name
* Profile photo
4. Save changes


### Personal Workspace Visibility


Control whether your personal workspace appears:


1. Go to Settings
2. Find **Display Personal Workspace**
3. Toggle on/off


When off, only shared accounts are visible.





## Credits & Billing


### Understanding Credits


* Credits are purchased one-time (no subscription)
* Credits never expire
* Different AI features cost different amounts
* Free features have no credit cost


### Credit Packages


| Package | Price | Credits |
| ---- |
| Free | $0 | 40 (new accounts) |
| Starter | $19.99 | 400 |
| Most Popular | $99.99 | 2,000 |
| High Volume | $399.99 | 8,000 |
| Custom | Varies | As needed |


### Checking Balance


1. Tap **Profile** icon
2. Go to **Account** > **Billing**
3. Balance shown at top


### Purchasing Credits


1. Tap **Profile** > **Account** > **Billing**
2. Tap **Buy Credits**
3. Select a package
4. Complete Stripe checkout
5. Credits added immediately


### Refunds


Unused credits can be refunded within 30 days of purchase. Contact billing@valuable.app with your request.





## Settings & Preferences


### Accessing Settings


1. Tap **Profile** icon
2. Select **Settings**


### Available Settings


**Display Preferences**:
* Default view mode (grid/list/detailed)
* Default sort order


**Camera Settings**:
* Save photos to device gallery (on/off)
* Default camera mode


**Notifications**:
* Push notification preferences
* Email notification preferences


**Privacy**:
* Analytics opt-in/out


### Resetting Walkthroughs


To see in-app tutorials again:


1. Go to **Profile**
2. Find **Show Tutorials** or **Reset Walkthroughs**
3. Tap to reset
4. Tutorials will appear on next app use


### Logging Out


1. Tap **Profile** icon
2. Tap **Sign Out**
3. Confirm





## Keyboard Shortcuts & Gestures


### Common Gestures


| Gesture | Action |
| ---- |
| Tap | Select/open item |
| Long press | Enter selection mode |
| Swipe left/right | Browse photos |
| Pinch | Zoom photos |
| Pull down | Refresh content |


### Navigation Shortcuts


| Action | How To |
| ---- |
| Return to home | Tap home icon or back repeatedly |
| Quick camera | Tap camera on teardrop FAB |
| Open drawer | Tap menu icon or swipe from left |





## Getting Help


### In-App Support


Tap the **?** icon in bottom navigation for:
* Chat with support
* View tutorials
* Access documentation
* Report issues


### Contact Information


* **Support**: support@valuable.app
* **Billing**: billing@valuable.app


### Reporting Issues


1. Tap **?** icon
2. Select **Report an Issue**
3. Describe the problem
4. Include screenshots if helpful
5. Submit





*This guide covers Valuable version 2.0. Features and interfaces may vary slightly between iOS and Android.*