> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sellysoftware.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Adding a Sale

> How to log a sale and what happens to your inventory and metrics when you do.

## How to Add a Sale

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click Add Sale">
    Use the **Add Sale** button in the top right corner of the Dashboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the item">
    Search for the item from your inventory. Only units with a **Listed** status will appear — make sure the item is listed before trying to record a sale.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter sale details">
    Fill in:

    * **Sale price** — what the buyer paid
    * **Platform** — where it sold (StockX, GOAT, eBay, Instagram, etc.)
    * **Sale date** — when the sale happened
    * **Fees** — any platform or payment processing fees (optional)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **Save**. The sale is logged immediately.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What Happens When You Save

When a sale is recorded:

* The unit's status changes from **Listed** → **Sold** in Inventory
* The item is removed from your **Storefront** automatically
* The sale appears in your **Recent Sales** table on the Dashboard
* **Revenue** and **Profit** stat cards update
* The data feeds into your **Performance** page metrics

## Fields Explained

| Field          | Required | Description                                    |
| -------------- | -------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| **Item**       | Yes      | The inventory unit being sold                  |
| **Sale Price** | Yes      | Total amount the buyer paid                    |
| **Platform**   | Yes      | Marketplace or channel where it sold           |
| **Sale Date**  | Yes      | Date the sale occurred                         |
| **Fees**       | No       | Marketplace fees, shipping, payment processing |

<Note>
  If you enter fees, Selly subtracts them from the sale price when calculating profit. This gives you a more accurate margin.
</Note>

## Can't Find Your Item?

If the item doesn't show up when you search, it's likely because:

1. The unit status is still **Unlisted** — go to Inventory and update it to **Listed** first
2. The unit was already marked as **Sold** from a previous sale
3. You haven't added the item to Inventory yet

<Tip>
  Always make sure an item is Listed in Inventory before trying to log a sale for it.
</Tip>