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+# 🌱 SEED THE DATABASE NOW!
+
+## Quick Commands
+
+```bash
+# 1. Make sure MongoDB is running
+mongod
+
+# 2. In another terminal, seed the database
+cd TurboTrades
+npm run seed
+```
+
+## What You'll Get
+
+✅ **24+ marketplace items** (CS2 & Rust skins)
+✅ **Featured items** for homepage
+✅ **Admin user** (seller for all items)
+✅ **Price range** from $12.99 to $8,999.99
+✅ **Real images** from Steam CDN
+
+## Then Start Everything
+
+```bash
+# Terminal 1: Backend
+cd TurboTrades
+npm run dev
+
+# Terminal 2: Frontend
+cd TurboTrades/frontend
+npm run dev
+```
+
+## View in Browser
+
+Open: `http://localhost:5173`
+
+You should see:
+- ✅ Featured items on homepage
+- ✅ Full marketplace at `/market`
+- ✅ Working search & filters
+- ✅ Item details pages
+
+## Sample Items Include
+
+**High Value:**
+- AWP | Dragon Lore ($8,999.99)
+- M4A4 | Howl ($2,499.99)
+- Karambit | Fade ($1,899.99)
+- Butterfly Knife | Doppler ($1,599.99)
+
+**Mid Range:**
+- Desert Eagle | Blaze ($499.99)
+- Glock-18 | Fade ($299.99)
+- AWP | Asiimov ($54.99)
+
+**Affordable:**
+- AK-47 | Neon Rider ($29.99)
+- P250 | Asiimov ($24.99)
+- MAC-10 | Neon Rider ($12.99)
+
+## Verify It Worked
+
+```bash
+# Check MongoDB
+mongosh
+use turbotrades
+db.items.countDocuments()  # Should show 24+
+exit
+
+# Check API
+curl http://localhost:3000/market/items
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+**MongoDB not connecting?**
+```bash
+# Start MongoDB first
+mongod
+```
+
+**Items not showing in frontend?**
+1. Check backend is running: `http://localhost:3000/health`
+2. Check browser console for errors
+3. Restart both servers
+
+**Want to re-seed?**
+```bash
+# Safe to run multiple times - clears old data first
+npm run seed
+```
+
+## That's It!
+
+Your marketplace is now fully populated with data! 🎉
+
+**Documentation:**
+- Full seeding guide: `SEEDING.md`
+- Item model: `models/Item.js`
+- Seed script: `seed.js`