Supported Asset Categories
Storehouses supports fifteen specialized asset categories, each with tailored fields to capture the most relevant information for that type of collectible or investment.Metals & Bullion
Gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and industrial metals
Coins & Currency
Numismatic coins, paper currency, and graded coins
Luxury Watches
High-end timepieces with brand and model tracking
Fine Jewelry
Jewelry pieces and designer items
Gemstones
Loose gemstones with 4Cs tracking
Wine
Wine collections with vintage tracking
Spirits
Whiskey, cognac, and premium spirits
Fine Art
Paintings, sculptures, and prints
Arms & Armor
Historical weapons and armor
Trading Cards
Sports cards, TCG, and graded collectibles
Vintage Automobiles
Classic cars and collectible vehicles
Rare Books & Manuscripts
First editions, historical documents, and signed books
Artifacts
Historical and cultural artifacts, antiquities
Stamps & Philately
Rare stamps, sheets, and first day covers
Other Collectibles
Any other valuable items
Choosing the Right Category
Select the category that best matches your item. While some items could fit multiple categories, choose based on the primary characteristic:Decision Guide
Precious Metals vs. Jewelry
Precious Metals vs. Jewelry
Choose Precious Metals if:
- Primarily valued for metal weight and purity
- Investment bullion (coins, bars, rounds)
- Primarily tracking spot value
- Designer or branded jewelry
- Valued for craftsmanship and design
- Contains multiple materials or gemstones
Gems vs. Jewelry
Gems vs. Jewelry
Choose Gemstones (Gems) if:
- Loose, unmounted gemstones
- Tracking carat weight and certification
- Gem is mounted in jewelry
- Tracking the complete piece
Coins vs. Precious Metals
Coins vs. Precious Metals
Choose Coins & Currency if:
- Numismatic value exceeds metal content
- Tracking grade and grading service
- Collecting for rarity, not weight
- Primarily valued for metal content
- Modern bullion coins (Eagles, Maples, etc.)
- Tracking weight and spot price
Manuscripts vs. Fine Art
Manuscripts vs. Fine Art
Choose Rare Books & Manuscripts if:
- Books, letters, or documents
- Tracking author and publication details
- Binding type and edition matter
- Paintings, sculptures, or prints
- Artist and medium are primary identifiers
Artifacts vs. Arms & Armor
Artifacts vs. Arms & Armor
Choose Artifacts if:
- Archaeological or cultural objects
- Tracking origin culture and period
- General historical items
- Specifically weapons or armor
- Military or martial items
- Tracking maker and era
Other Collectibles
Other Collectibles
Use “Other Collectibles” for items that don’t fit the specialized categories:
- Musical instruments
- Memorabilia
- Antique furniture
- Sports equipment
- Toys and games
Category-Specific Features
Automatic Valuation
Certification Tracking
Gemstones includes fields for:- Certification body (GIA, AGS, etc.)
- Certificate number
- Grading details (cut, color, clarity, carat)
Provenance Documentation
Fine Art and Arms & Armor include provenance fields to document:- Previous owners
- Exhibition history
- Authentication documentation
- Historical significance
Vintage & Age Tracking
Wine and Spirits track:- Vintage year
- Producer/distillery
- Age statements
- Storage conditions
- Optimal drinking windows
Common Fields Across All Categories
Regardless of category, all items include:- Basic Info
- Valuation
- Organization
- Title/Name
- Description
- Category
- Quantity
Detailed Category Guides
Click on any category below to see detailed guides with specific fields and best practices:Precious Metals
- Complete Precious Metals Guide →
- Supported metals: Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium
- Automatic spot price integration
- Weight and purity tracking
- Premium valuation
Luxury Watches
- Complete Watches Guide →
- Brand and model tracking
- Reference number database
- Movement type documentation
- Case material and size
Gems
- Complete Gems Guide →
- 4Cs tracking (Carat, Cut, Color, Clarity)
- Certification management
- Stone type and variety
- Treatment disclosure
Fine Jewelry
- Complete Jewelry Guide →
- Designer and maker attribution
- Materials composition
- Stone documentation
- Hallmark recording
Wine
- Complete Wine Guide →
- Vintage tracking
- Producer and appellation
- Bottle size variations
- Storage condition monitoring
- Drinking window tracking
Spirits
- Complete Spirits Guide →
- Spirit type classification
- Age statement tracking
- Distillery information
- ABV documentation
- Limited edition and bottle numbers
Fine Art
- Complete Fine Art Guide →
- Artist attribution
- Medium and technique
- Dimensions and framing
- Signature and edition details
- Certificate of authenticity
- Provenance history
Arms & Armor
- Complete Arms & Armor Guide →
- Item type classification
- Era and period dating
- Maker/manufacturer
- Material and construction
- Condition assessment
- Historical provenance
Coins & Currency
- Complete Coins & Currency Guide →
- Country and denomination
- Year minted and mint mark
- Grade and grading service (PCGS, NGC, etc.)
- Mintage numbers
- Numismatic vs. bullion classification
Trading Cards
- Complete Trading Cards Guide →
- Sport/game classification
- Player or character tracking
- Card set and year
- Grade and grading service (PSA, BGS, CGC)
- Population reports
Vintage Automobiles
- Complete Vintage Automobiles Guide →
- Make, model, and year
- VIN tracking
- Condition assessment
- Restoration documentation
- Provenance and ownership history
Rare Books & Manuscripts
- Complete Manuscripts Guide →
- Author and publication year
- Publisher and edition
- Binding type and condition
- Signed/inscribed status
- First edition identification
Historical & Cultural Artifacts
- Complete Artifacts Guide →
- Origin culture and period/era
- Material composition
- Artifact type classification
- Condition assessment
- Provenance documentation
Stamps & Philately
- Complete Stamps Guide →
- Country and year issued
- Denomination and Scott number
- Condition grading
- Mint/used status
- Centering and gum condition
Other Collectibles
- Complete Other Collectibles Guide →
- Flexible fields for any valuable item
- Custom categorization
- General valuation tracking
Best Practices by Category
Precious Metals
- Always record exact weight
- Note purity/fineness accurately
- Include product name for coins
- Track premiums paid over spot
Watches
- Record complete reference numbers
- Document original box and papers
- Note service history
- Include warranty information
Gems
- Upload certification documents
- Record certificate numbers
- Note any treatments
- Document clarity plotting
Fine Art
- Photograph signatures
- Document provenance
- Include authentication certificates
- Record exhibition history
Wine
- Track storage conditions
- Note fill levels
- Document ullage
- Record provenance for rare bottles
Spirits
- Record bottle numbers
- Note original packaging
- Track ABV and age
- Document limited editions
Switching Categories
If you need to change an item’s category:1
Open Item
Navigate to the item’s detail page
2
Click Edit
Click the edit button
3
Change Category
Select a new category from the dropdown
4
Re-enter Specific Data
Fill in the new category’s specific fields
5
Save
Save the updated item
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