Photograph the details you will want later
- Front, back, base, lining, labels and visible markings
- Confirmed brand, model, size, material and hardware
- Wear, repairs and care history
- Dust bag, box, strap, other accessories and storage location
Review, then save
Add clear photos in samla.ai and review the suggested identification. Correct anything uncertain and add the details you know. Some information comes from labels or close-ups; some comes from living with the item. Save the room, shelf or box where you keep it.
Work through a manageable group, then stop when you feel done. You can return to research an uncertain detail later. A useful first pass gives you photos, a name and a place; it need not answer every question.
Keep it useful as the collection changes
Keep purchase and service records with the bag. Record markings as you see them, and add a production year only when you can confirm it. If an accessory lives elsewhere, give it a location too.
Do I need to finish the whole collection at once?
No. Start with one shelf or box, save useful details and continue when you have time.
