Keep on the shortlist
The link matches, the chosen variation is clear, category-critical photos are present, and no important measurement or weight claim contradicts another source.
Seven reasons to keep or remove a row
KPPBuy Spreadsheet Checklist Before Saving a Find
A quick score turns “this looks interesting” into a comparison you can explain. Use it before the link disappears into a long saved list.
How to score it
Give one point for each check the row passes. Six or seven points earns a place on the shortlist; four or five needs more research; three or fewer should usually be removed for now.
The seven-point checklist
- ☐ The item belongs in the category I am browsing.
- ☐ Photos show the details that matter for this product type.
- ☐ Sizing, measurements, or fit notes are visible when needed.
- ☐ Price makes sense beside similar finds.
- ☐ Shipping weight does not ruin the value.
- ☐ The row is not just hype or a vague label.
- ☐ I can explain why I would save this find.
The checklist is a browsing filter, not a product verification method. A high score means the row gives you more useful information for comparison; it does not guarantee quality, seller behavior, shipping, or the final item.
Score your row
6–7Strong shortlist candidate
4–5Research more before saving
2–3Weak row with major gaps
0–1Remove for now
If several rows receive the same score, compare the most decision-relevant check rather than inventing extra points. For clothing, sizing may break the tie. For a bag, dimensions and useful detail photos may matter more. For a heavy jacket, shipping weight can change the order.
What to do when the details conflict
A total score is useful, but not every check has equal weight. A product can have attractive photos and still fail because the destination is wrong, the variation is unclear, or the measurements do not suit the need.
Ask one more question
The row is relevant, but one answer is missing. Name it precisely, such as sleeve length, insole measurement, an interior view, or packed weight status.
Do not let photos rescue it
The destination is mismatched, the required variation cannot be identified, important details conflict, or the row depends entirely on hype and an isolated price.
Resolve conflicts in this order
- Confirm that the destination and exact variation match the row.
- Check measurements or dimensions against the intended use.
- Review product-specific QC views for construction and consistency.
- Compare price and shipping weight only after the item is still suitable.
QC photos by category
Quality check photos should answer product-specific questions. More images are not automatically better if they repeat the same angle or hide scale.
Footwear
Look for both shoes together, side and top views, heels, soles, toe shape, stitching, material close-ups, size labels, and an insole measurement when possible.
Clothing
Look for front and back views, chest and length measurements, shoulder and sleeve details, cuffs, hems, closures, fabric texture, and clear decoration placement.
Bags and accessories
Look for a scale reference, all sides, interior, seams, hardware, closures, straps, attachment points, dimensions, and included parts.
If you use a photo-finding tool, check what it actually shows and whether the images belong to the same item and variation. A tool name is less important than the link between the photos and the product you are comparing.
A good row and a weak row
Good row example: 6/7
A jacket row has a clear category, front/back/interior photos, shoulder and chest measurements, a relevant source page, and a weight estimate. Its price has been compared with similar jackets. The only open question is whether the stated fit note still matches the current page.
Weak row example: 2/7
A “must-have jacket” row shows one promotional photo and a low item price. There are no measurements, lining views, source clue, or weight notes. It belongs in the category, but there is no clear reason to save it over documented alternatives.
The one-sentence save rule
Save a row only when you can finish this sentence: “This option stays because it gives me clearer information about ______ than the alternatives.”
If the blank can only be filled with “it looks popular” or “the price is low,” return to the relevant check. Popularity and price can be context, but neither replaces clear product information.
What to do next
Use the category guide when you are not sure what to check. Read the shipping weight guide before comparing value, then review the buyer safety notes for red flags. The FAQ covers photos, source links, and support questions.
