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Look for both sides, toe, heel, outsole and interior sizing. One angled image cannot answer fit and construction questions.
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Shortlist test
Allchinabuy Spreadsheet Checklist Before Saving a Find
Seven checks turn “this looks interesting” into a decision you can explain—or a row you can comfortably remove.
How to use it
Give one point for each clear “yes” below. Six or seven points earns a second look, four or five means the row is incomplete, and three or fewer means it should leave the shortlist 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.
Score your row
6–7Strong shortlist candidate
4–5Fill the gaps
2–3Weak row
0–1Remove for now
A high score means the row is worth another look; it is not proof of product quality or seller reliability. The score only reflects how much useful information the row gives you.
QC photos by category
Hoodies, shirts and jackets
Look for front, back, seams, cuffs and labels alongside a readable measurement chart. Confirm the units and how the garment was measured.
Bags and accessories
Look for shape, edges, closures, hardware and interior. A scale reference or dimensions help when photos hide the real size.
Watches and jewelry
Look for sharp close-ups of the face, case, clasp, links or fastenings. Reflections and distant shots can conceal the details you came to check.
A QC photo page is useful only when its images clearly match the same item and variation. Similar-looking photos from another row do not fill the gap.
A good row example
Situation: A hoodie row sits in the right category, links to the expected item, shows front and back photos, includes chest and length measurements, and has a plausible weight note.
Reason to save: “The photos show the construction I need to inspect, and the measurements let me compare fit with two similar rows.”
A weak row example
Situation: A jacket row has a persuasive title and a low displayed price, but only one promotional image, no measurements, no lining view and no weight note.
Reason to remove: It leaves more questions than answers. The price cannot be judged properly on its own.
Audit photos in three passes
Pass 1Match
Confirm the photos appear to show the same product type, colour or variation described by the row.
Pass 2Coverage
Check whether the set includes the angles and close details needed for that category.
Pass 3Consistency
Look for unexplained changes in lighting, background, labels or construction that suggest mixed image sets.
QC photos help only when they match the row and show the details you need. They do not prove durability, seller conduct, future stock or what will arrive in a different transaction.
Compare measurements with something you own
A sizing page is useful only when it gives numbers you can compare. A size letter without units, a measurement method or a clear product variation is not enough.
- Choose a similar item you already wear or use comfortably.
- Measure it using the same method shown by the external size chart.
- Compare actual numbers, not only size letters.
- Check the unit and whether a measurement is flat, doubled or circumferential.
- Write down the acceptable range before seeing more rows so the target does not move.
Example measurement note
“My comfortable hoodie measures 58 cm across the chest and 69 cm in length. I will keep rows near those numbers, allow a small tolerance, and reject any row that does not explain how the garment was measured.”
Use the checklist at three moments
| Moment | What to do | Useful outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Before opening links | Remove wrong categories, vague rows and obvious duplicates. | A smaller set of purposeful tabs. |
| While reading a result | Check photos, variation, measurements, source and weight clues. | A list of confirmed details and named unknowns. |
| Before saving | Score the row and write one reason it remains. | A shortlist you can explain later. |
One-sentence save rule
Save a row only when you can finish this sentence: “This belongs on my shortlist because the row shows ___ and lets me compare ___.”
Comparison note
I can see: category ___; photos ___; measurements ___.
I still need: packed weight ___; current variation ___.
Next step: keep / compare / remove.
Reason: ___.
What to do next
Return to the category guide when the item type is unclear. Read the weight guide for bulky items, the safety notes before opening unfamiliar destinations, and the FAQ for direct answers.