Walk a Treasure Trail (multi-sale routing)

A treasure trail is basically a guided shopping route. Someone (a crew, an experienced shopper, or FindA.Sale staff) picks 3–5 nearby sales and chains them together with directions and timing. You follow the route on sale day, check in at each stop, and get bonus XP and sometimes extra perks.

Example trail: "Saturday Morning Estate Sales in Riverside County"

• Stop 1: The Miller Estate Sale (9 AM start)
• Stop 2: Riverside Flea Market (11 AM)
• Stop 3: Neighborhood Yard Sale Cluster (1 PM)
• Stop 4: Antique Mall and Consignment (3 PM)

The app gives you the route, directions, estimated travel time, and a checklist of stops.

You earn bonus XP: 30 XP per trail completion. Check in at each stop and you hit the milestone. On a big sale day, you could walk 2–3 trails and earn an extra 60–90 XP.

You discover new sales: Most trails include at least one sale you probably didn't know about. You expand your hunting territory.

You hunt efficiently: Instead of scrolling a map and planning, the trail does it for you. You know where to go, when, and in what order.

It's a social thing: Trails are great for crews. Walk together, split the driving, celebrate finds.

Treasure trails earn achievements: Complete 10 trails in a month and you unlock an achievement. Complete 50 and you get a "Trail Blazer" badge.

From the Trails tab: Trails are organized by date and location. You'll see upcoming trails for your area (based on your location or saved hunting zones).

Search by:

• Location (city, neighborhood)
• Sale type (estate sales, yard sale clusters, auctions, flea markets)
• Difficulty (beginner, intermediate, advanced trails)
• Season (weekend trails, weekday trails, holiday trails)

Filter by your preferences:

• How far you're willing to drive
• How many stops you want (3, 4, or 5)
• Estimated time commitment

Before you go:

1. Tap the trail to see the full route, all stops, and details
2. Save it to your calendar if you want a reminder
3. Share with your crew if you're going together
4. Check each sale's hours — some might have limited time

On the day:

1. Start at the first stop (the trail tells you the recommended time)
2. Check in using the app (tap "Check in at Stop 1")
3. Hunt and buy whatever you want
4. When you leave, tap "Complete Stop 1" in the app
5. The app gives you directions to Stop 2, how long it'll take, and when you should arrive
6. Repeat for all stops

Timing matters: The trail builder estimates how long you should spend at each stop. You don't have to follow it exactly — if you find a goldmine at Stop 1, stay longer. Just know you might get to Stop 4 later than planned.

Crew trails: A crew creates and hosts a trail. Only crew members can walk it. These are fun because everyone's hunting together.

Public trails: FindA.Sale or local shoppers post trails anyone can walk. These are usually popular routes that work well week after week.

Expert trails: Complex routes (5+ stops, multiple hours, lesser-known sales). Only for shoppers with high ranks or trail-walking achievements.

Seasonal trails: Weekend trails, holiday trails, clearance trails. These are temporary and last only as long as the sales do.

If you and your crew discover a killer route, you can create a trail and share it:

1. Go to Trails → "Create a trail"
2. Name it (e.g., "South County Furniture Hunt")
3. Add the sales (search by name or location)
4. Set the order and estimated time at each stop
5. Add a description (what to expect, best times to go, parking tips)
6. Set it to public or private (crew-only)
7. Publish

Once published, other shoppers can discover and walk your trail. Every time someone completes your trail, you get XP and it helps raise your reputation.

Trail Walker: Walk 5 trails → 100 XP badge

Trail Scout: Walk 20 trails → 250 XP badge

Trail Blazer: Walk 50 trails or create 5 trails → 500 XP badge + "Expert" title on your profile

Legendary Guide: Create 10 trails that 100+ people walk each → Rare achievement

Popular trails have leaderboards. The top walkers of the month get their names and profiles listed on the trail page. Some very popular trails have regional competitions.

Go early: If a trail is popular, the best stuff gets claimed first. Show up early.

Plan for flexibility: Trails are guides, not scripts. If you find something amazing at Stop 2 and want to spend extra time, do it.

Bring a crew: Trails are more fun with friends. You can share findings, help each other spot good deals, and celebrate together.

Visit less obvious sales: The best trails mix well-known sales with smaller, neighborhood yard sales. Don't skip Stop 3 just because it's not famous.

Leave feedback: After you walk a trail, rate it and leave a comment. Was it efficient? Did you find great stuff? Other shoppers use this feedback to decide which trails to walk.

**SCENE 1: Map with multiple pins, shopper scrolling** VO: "Saturday morning. You want to hunt but you're not sure where to go."

**SCENE 2: Treasure Trail card appears in the app** VO: "You find a 'South County Estate Sales Trail.' Four stops, maps and everything."

**SCENE 3: Route highlighted on map, notifications showing estimated times** VO: "The app lays out the route. Stop 1 at 9 AM, Stop 2 at 11, Stop 3 at 1. Directions included."

**SCENE 4: Shopper driving to first stop, checking in at the app** VO: "You check in at Stop 1. Already earned 30 XP for walking the trail, more if you complete it."

**SCENE 5: Shopper finding vintage vase, haul photos** VO: "You hunt. You find stuff. You move on."

**SCENE 6: Three different sales on the map, shopper checking in at each** VO: "Stop 2, Stop 3, Stop 4. Each one gets a check-in."

**SCENE 7: Trail completed notification, 30 XP bonus** VO: "Trail complete. 30 XP earned. Plus you discovered a flea market you never knew existed."

**SCENE 8: Crew walking the same trail together** VO: "Walk with your crew and it's even better. Same route, same hauls, but you're doing it together."