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Save a row only when the category is clear, the photos and sizing answer useful questions, the price has context, and shipping weight does not undo the value.
Seven-point checklist
- 01The item belongs in the category I am browsing.
- 02Photos show the details that matter for this product type.
- 03Sizing, measurements, or fit notes are visible when needed.
- 04Price makes sense beside similar finds.
- 05Shipping weight does not ruin the value.
- 06The row is not just hype or a vague label.
- 07I can explain why I would save this find.
Score your row
A high score means the row is easier to research. It does not verify the listing, seller, quality, shipping, or outcome.
QC photos by category
Shoes
Side profile, toe, heel, sole, interior label, insole measurement, and any construction detail you plan to compare.
Clothing
Front and back, seams, print or embroidery close-up, labels, fabric in neutral light, and garment measurements.
Bags & accessories
Dimensions, hardware, closures, strap attachments, inside compartments, edges, and included pieces.
Electronics
Model and compatibility information, connectors, included parts, labels, and official safety documentation from an appropriate source.
Measurements are useful only when the units, method, and exact option can be matched to the candidate. If any of those details are missing, write the gap beside the row instead of filling it with an assumption.
Good row example
A row that earns a second look
A hoodie row names the garment clearly, shows front, back, cuff, fabric, and measurement photos, explains the size chart units, sits beside comparable prices, and flags the garment weight as an estimate. You can say exactly why it is on the shortlist.
Weak row example
A row that creates more questions
The label is broad, one image carries the entire pitch, the size column contains only letters, the price has no comparison, the destination is unclear, and shipping weight is absent. Saving it only postpones the decision.
One-sentence save rule
Save rule
Keep the row only if you can finish this sentence: “I am saving it because the category, evidence, and remaining questions are clear.”
What to do next
Move strong rows into a small category-specific shortlist. Research four- and five-point rows only when the missing evidence is easy to name. Remove the rest for now.