The seven-point pre-save 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
Score your row
Strong shortlist candidate
Keep, then verify externally.
Needs another check
Name the missing detail.
Weak row
Compare a better-labeled alternative.
Remove for now
The row is adding noise.
QC photos should change by category
Shoes and bags
Look for several angles, construction details, dimensions, and close photos of high-wear or high-stress areas.
Hoodies and clothing
Prioritize measurements, seams, cuffs, labels relevant to sizing, fabric texture, and front/back views.
Accessories and electronics
Check scale, finish, connectors, included parts, specifications, and any detail that affects compatibility.
A QC finder or QC photo finder can help locate images, but the useful question is whether those images show the item, option, measurement, or construction detail you actually need to see.
Write down what you saw, not what you guessed
Use two columns in your notes: “visible” and “assumed.” Only the visible column earns a checklist point. The assumed column tells you what to ask or look for next.
“The insole photo shows 27 cm.”
A measurement is present and can be compared with your target.
“The label says 43, so it will fit.”
A size label alone does not establish the actual fit or measuring method.
“The current page lists three included parts.”
The contents are stated on the page you are reviewing now.
“The thumbnail shows an accessory, so it is included.”
A styled image may not describe the selected option or package contents.
A good row example
“Shoes · five detail angles · insole measurement shown · size note included · packed weight still to confirm.”
This row is not complete, but it names the missing detail. That is more useful than pretending the choice is already settled.
A weak row example
“Amazing find · lowest price · everyone wants it.”
Nothing here helps you judge category fit, photos, size, source relevance, or shipping weight. Set it aside until useful details appear.
Worked score: a hoodie row gets 5 out of 7
- ✓ Category: clearly labeled as a pullover hoodie.
- ✓ Photos: front, back, cuff, and fabric close-up are visible.
- ✓ Measurements: chest and length are shown for the selected size.
- ✓ Price context: compared with two similarly documented rows.
- ○ Weight: packed weight is not yet confirmed.
- ✓ Clarity: the row uses factual notes rather than urgency language.
- ○ Save reason: still depends on confirming fabric weight and shrinkage guidance.
Next action: keep it in the research group, ask the two missing questions, and do not promote it to the final shortlist yet.
The one-sentence save rule
Save the row only when you can finish: “I kept this because…”
What to do next
Keep the highest-scoring rows in the same category, compare the unanswered questions, then open only the external pages that can settle them.