Post a Haul: Show Off What You Found

A haul is one or more photos of items you purchased, plus a caption describing what you found and why you loved it. That's it. You can post:

• A single item that's special (a vintage piece, a rare find, something unusual)
• A pile of items from one sale or outing
• A series of photos showing each item
• Close-ups of condition, details, or maker's marks

Hauls are casual — they're not professional product photos. They're your genuine finds.

**You earn 50 XP per haul.** That's a solid chunk of weekly XP for something you were going to take a photo of anyway.

**Other shoppers see what's out there.** Your haul post shows other hunters what deals exist at certain sales or in your area. You help them decide where to go.

**You build credibility.** Shoppers with lots of haul posts and high engagement are seen as experienced hunters. Your posts count toward achievements and Hall of Fame eligibility.

**You get feedback and tips.** Other shoppers might comment with restoration tips, pricing info, or their own finds from the same sale.

**You connect with your crew.** If you're in a crew, your hauls are highlighted in the crew feed. Crew members comment and celebrate your finds.

From a sale detail page: After you buy something, the app asks "Post a haul?" A quick button tap takes you to the haul composer.

From your profile: Tap the "+" icon next to your haul collection and select "New haul post."

From the community feed: Tap "Compose" and select "Haul post."

Once you're in the composer:

1. **Add photos.** Take new photos or select from your camera roll. You can add up to 9 photos per haul. Arrange them in the order you want.

1. **Write a caption.** Describe what you bought, where, and why it's cool. Keep it real. Examples:

- "Found this gorgeous oak dresser at an estate sale for $45. Needs refinishing but the dovetail drawers are solid." - "Yard sale haul: Pyrex bowls, vintage kitchen gadgets, and a turntable that actually works. Total spent: $28." - "Auctions are unpredictable. Grabbed this set of Mid-century dining chairs for $120. They clean up beautifully."

1. **Tag your sale (optional).** If the app knows which sale you visited, it'll suggest the tag. Tagging helps other shoppers find posts from specific sales.

1. **Tag your crew (optional).** If you're in a crew, you can tag them so they see it in the crew feed first.

1. **Post.** Hit "Share" and your haul goes live. You earn the XP immediately.

**Clear photos.** Good lighting. You can see the items clearly. If it's a treasure pile, a wide shot works. If it's a single piece, close-ups of details and condition matter.

**Honest caption.** Don't oversell. "Found this 1950s sideboard at a flea market for $75. Has minor veneer damage on the left side but the inside is clean" beats "STUNNING PIECE YOU WONT BELIEVE THE PRICE."

**Context.** Where did you find it? How much did you spend? What will you do with it? Other shoppers eat this stuff up.

**Engagement.** Once you post, check back. Reply to comments. If someone asks a question, answer it. High-engagement posts get boosted in feeds.

**Don't post blurry photos.** If you can't see what you bought, the haul post won't help anyone.

**Don't post items you didn't actually buy.** Haul posts are for real purchases. Wishlist items or things you saw but passed on don't count.

**Don't be vague.** "Got some stuff" is boring. Tell the story. "$15 for all of this at a Saturday yard sale in my neighborhood" is better.

**Don't post the same items twice.** If you posted something last week, don't repost it this week. The algorithm catches duplicates.

Some months FindA.Sale runs haul challenges: "Post a haul every day for a week" or "Post hauls from 5 different sale types." Completing a challenge earns bonus XP or coupons.

If you post regularly, you can build a haul streak. Streaks reset if you miss a day but rebuild quickly.

The best haul posts get featured in the monthly Hall of Fame. Featured hauls get:

• 200 XP bonus
• A "Featured" badge on your profile
• Boosted visibility (more shoppers see your post)
• Bragging rights

Posts that get featured usually have:

• High-quality photos
• Interesting or rare finds
• Engaging captions that tell a story
• Strong community engagement (lots of likes and comments)

Your haul posts are public by default. Other shoppers can like, comment, and share them. If you post from a sale, the sale organizer can see your haul post too — many organizers use shopper posts as free advertising.

You can delete a haul post anytime from your profile.

**SCENE 1: Shopper at a sale, holding newly bought vintage bowl** VO: "You find an amazing vintage bowl for five bucks. You snap a photo. What's next?"

**SCENE 2: App notification: "Post a haul?"** VO: "FindA.Sale asks: 'Post a haul?' One tap and you're in the composer."

**SCENE 3: Haul composer opening, shopper adding photos of the bowl** VO: "Add your photos. Up to nine. Show the whole item, the condition, the details."

**SCENE 4: Shopper typing caption: "Vintage Pyrex for $5, perfect condition. Going in the collection."** VO: "Write a caption. Where you found it. Why it matters to you. Keep it real."

**SCENE 5: Post hitting "Share", XP +50 notification** VO: "Share. You earn 50 XP. Boom."

**SCENE 6: Other shoppers liking and commenting on the haul** VO: "Other hunters see your find. They comment, they ask questions, they tell you where they found similar stuff."

**SCENE 7: Haul featured in Hall of Fame** VO: "Post regularly? Engage with comments? Your haul could get featured. That's 200 XP, a badge, and a spotlight."

**SCENE 8: Shopper's crew seeing the haul post in crew feed** VO: "Tag your crew and they see it first. That's how you celebrate finds together."