The Slipcrate Journal

Warranties, receipts, and proof of purchase

Practical guides and honest comparisons to help you keep every receipt and never miss a claim.

Best Warranty Tracker Apps in 2025: AI-Assisted vs Manual

An honest comparison of warranty tracker apps — AI-assisted scanning versus manual, free trackers. How the two approaches differ, who each suits, and where Slipcrate fits (including its limits).

Read articleJun 17, 2025 · 4 min read

Warranty guides

5 Essential Warranty Management Tips

Five practical warranty management tips to help you keep proof of purchase, understand your coverage, and never miss a claim — with or without an app.

Aug 4, 2025 · 2 min read

Receipts & retailers

How to Keep Receipts From Fading: 7 Ways to Preserve Them

Thermal receipts fade because the print is made with heat, not ink. Here are seven ways to slow the fading, plus the one fix that makes a receipt last for good.

Oct 11, 2026 · 5 min read Receipts & retailers

IRS Receipt Requirements 2025: A Plain-English Guide

What receipts the IRS expects you to keep in 2025, how long to keep them, and why digital copies are fine — plus how to build a simple record-keeping habit. General guidance, not tax advice.

Sep 2, 2025 · 3 min read Receipts & retailers

Do I Need to Keep Costco Receipts for Warranty? (2025 Guide)

Costco can look up many purchases through your membership — but for manufacturer warranties, extended coverage, and price adjustments, keeping the receipt still matters. Here's when you need it and how to keep it.

Jun 9, 2025 · 3 min read Receipts & retailers

How to Track Best Buy Receipts Digitally (2025 Guide)

A practical guide to tracking Best Buy receipts digitally for warranties, returns, and price matching — the built-in options, their limits, and a simple system that actually sticks.

Apr 18, 2025 · 3 min read

Using Slipcrate

Getting Started with Slipcrate

A quick guide to tracking your first warranties with Slipcrate — scan a receipt, review the details, and let your Google Calendar handle the reminders.

Jul 1, 2025 · 2 min read Using Slipcrate

How to Add Slipcrate to Your Home Screen (No App Store Needed)

Slipcrate is a web app, so there's nothing to download from an app store. Here's how to add a one-tap shortcut to your phone, tablet, or desktop in under a minute.

May 28, 2025 · 2 min read