Overview
Adding items to Storehouses is straightforward. Each asset type has specific fields to capture the most relevant information for that category.Accessing the Add Item Page
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From Dashboard
Click the “Add Item” button on your dashboard
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Or Direct Navigation
Navigate to storehouses.app/add
Choose Your Asset Category
Select the category that best matches your item:Precious Metals
Gold, silver, platinum, palladium, rhodium
Luxury Watches
High-end timepieces
Gemstones
Loose gemstones
Fine Jewelry
Jewelry pieces
Wine
Wine bottles and collections
Spirits
Whiskey, cognac, and other spirits
Fine Art
Paintings, sculptures, prints
Arms & Armor
Historical weapons and armor
Other Collectibles
Everything else
Example: Adding a Precious Metal Item
Let’s walk through adding a gold coin:Step 1: Basic Information
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Title
Give your item a descriptive name
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Description (Optional)
Add any additional details
Step 2: Metal Details
For precious metals, provide specific details:select
required
Metal type: Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium, or Rhodium
number
required
Weight in troy ounces (e.g., 1.0 for a 1 oz coin)
text
required
Purity (e.g., “.9999”, “24K”, “999”)
text
Product name (e.g., “American Gold Eagle”, “Canadian Maple Leaf”)
Step 3: Valuation (Optional)
number
What you paid for the item
date
When you acquired it
text
Where you bought it from
number
Current estimated market value (if different from spot price)
number
Insured value for insurance purposes
Step 4: Organization
select
Physical storage locationChoose from your saved locations or add a new one:
- Home Safe
- Bank Safe Deposit Box
- Brinks Vault
- Wine Cellar
- Custom location
select
Assign to a collection (optional)Collections help organize related items (e.g., “Gold Coins”, “Investment Metals”)
Step 5: Additional Information
number
Number of units (default: 1)
textarea
Any additional notes or comments about the item
file
Upload photos of your item (optional)
Step 6: Save
Click “Save Item” to add it to your portfolio. You’ll be redirected to the item detail page where you can view all the information and make edits if needed.What Happens After Adding an Item?
Dashboard Updates
Dashboard Updates
Your dashboard automatically updates to reflect:
- New total portfolio value
- Updated allocation charts
- The item appears in your recent items list
Automatic Valuation
Automatic Valuation
For precious metals, Storehouses:
- Fetches current spot prices
- Calculates value based on weight and purity
- Updates daily as spot prices change
Item Detail Page
Item Detail Page
Each item has a dedicated page showing:
- All metadata
- Photos
- Valuation history
- Edit and delete options
Tips for Better Organization
Use Collections
Group similar items together (e.g., “Silver Coins”, “Vintage Watches”)
Set Locations
Track where items are stored for insurance and retrieval
Add Photos
Visual documentation helps with insurance claims
Include Details
The more information you add, the more valuable your records
Category-Specific Guides
Each asset type has unique fields. See detailed guides for:Precious Metals
Metal-specific tracking
Watches
Brand, model, reference
Gems
4Cs and certification
Jewelry
Materials and designer
Wine
Vintage and region
Spirits
Age and distillery
Fine Art
Artist and provenance
Arms & Armor
Era and condition
Other
General collectibles
Next Steps
1
Add More Items
Continue building your portfolio with additional assets
2
Organize
Create collections and set up locations
3
Set Alerts
Configure price alerts for precious metals (Pro plan)
4
Export
Generate reports for insurance or tax purposes