6–7 points
Strong shortlist candidate
The row gives you enough specific evidence to continue checking the external page. This is not a guarantee.
Seven checks before save
lovegobuy Spreadsheet Checklist Before Saving a Find
Score the evidence that is actually visible. A row that cannot answer basic category, QC, sizing, and weight questions does not belong in a small shortlist.
How the score works
Give one point for each check below. Rows scoring 6–7 are stronger shortlist candidates; 4–5 need more research; 2–3 are weak; and 0–1 should be removed for now.
The seven-point check
Read the row once, then score it
Use only what the row and destination genuinely show. Do not award points for assumptions or promises you cannot inspect.
- 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
4–5 points
Research more
Name the missing fields. Look for measurements, photo angles, source clarity, or a realistic weight estimate.
2–3 points
Weak row
Too much of the decision depends on hope. Compare stronger entries before spending more time here.
0–1 point
Remove for now
The row is noise until meaningful evidence appears. A low price or exciting label does not rescue it.
QC by category
Ask photos to answer product-specific questions
Shoes and sneakers
Look for both side profiles, toe and heel shape, outsole, tongue, interior, stitching, and a clear size reference. A single angled photo is not enough to judge the row.
Hoodies, shirts, jackets, and pants
Look for front and back views, seams, print or embroidery close-ups, labels where relevant, fabric texture, and measurements. For jackets, add lining and hardware.
Bags and accessories
Look for scale, dimensions, interior, closures, edges, straps, hardware, and several close-ups. Make sure photos show the selected variant rather than a generic sample.
Watches and jewelry
Look for face, case, side, clasp, crown or fastening, measurements, and material wording. Photos cannot prove function, composition, or authenticity.
Electronics
Look beyond appearance. Specifications, compatibility, included parts, condition, battery or plug details, and shipping restrictions all matter.
Any category
A photo finder can help locate more views, but it cannot interpret them for you. Check that the images match the item, option, and current destination.
Two rows, two outcomes
Good row example: hoodie
The row is filed under hoodies. It includes front, back, hood, cuff, and fabric photos; a size chart with chest and length; a source page that matches the listed color; a price comparable with similar rows; and a plausible weight range to verify.
Score: 7. Save as a candidate, then re-check the live destination.
Weak row example: shoes
The row says “top pick,” shows one stock-style image, includes no size information, gives no source context, and does not help you estimate pair weight. The destination appears to show several unrelated options.
Score: 2. Remove until the missing evidence can be found.
The one-sentence rule
If you cannot explain the save, do not save the row.
A useful sentence sounds like this: “I kept this jacket row because the measurements, lining photos, matching source page, and weight context make it easier to compare with two similar options.”
“It looks good” is not enough. “Everyone mentions it” is not evidence. “It is cheap” ignores the rest of the decision.
Make the score reusable
Save a decision note, not a pile of tabs
Visible evidence
Record the useful photo angles, measurements, source match, and weight information that earned points. Keep observations separate from guesses.
Open question
Name the one missing fact most likely to change your decision. This gives the next search or external page a clear job.
Comparison reason
Write why this row stays ahead of two similar candidates. If the reason is only price or popularity, the comparison is incomplete.
Reusable note: “Keep/remove · score __/7 · evidence __ · unresolved question __ · closest alternative __ · checked on __.”
What to do next
If a row passes, check the live external page for current details. If weight remains unclear, estimate its impact. If the link, photos, or seller information feel inconsistent, remove the row.