Shoes
Look for both sides, toe shape, heel, outsole, inside size tag and an angle that makes proportions visible.
Seven checks before another tab
PTOChina Spreadsheet Checklist Before Saving a Find
A shortlist is useful only when every row has a clear reason to stay. Use the seven checks below before you save another link.
How to use it
Give the row one point for each completed check. Six or seven points means it is worth keeping; four or five means one or two details still need work. Set very weak rows aside instead of opening more tabs to justify them.
Before you save the row
Seven simple checks
Use the same questions for every row in the comparison. They will not verify the item or seller, but they will expose missing information quickly.
- The item belongs in the category I am browsing
- The photos show the details that matter for this product type
- Sizing, measurements or fit notes are visible when needed
- The price makes sense beside similar finds
- Likely shipping weight does not ruin the value
- The row offers more than hype or a vague label
- I can explain why I would save this find
Give the row a clear result
Score your row
| Points | Meaning | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 6–7 | Strong shortlist choice | Keep it, then check the external details again before deciding. |
| 4–5 | Needs another check | Name the missing detail and look for that specific answer. |
| 2–3 | Weak row | Set it aside unless the missing detail is easy to obtain. |
| 0–1 | Remove for now | Do not spend more time on a row with almost no useful information. |
The score measures how useful the row is for comparison. It is not a product rating, seller review, or safety guarantee.
Photos need a purpose
What to look for by category
“Photos available” is not enough. The images should show the parts most likely to affect fit, construction or normal use.
Hoodies, shirts & pants
Look for flat measurements, seams, cuffs or hems, fabric texture and the relevant size label—not folded fabric alone.
Bags & jackets
Look for interior, closure, lining, straps or zips, edges and overall shape. Bulky packaging may also affect weight.
Watches & jewelry
Look for scale, dial or surface, clasp, edges and consistent close-ups. Reflections can hide detail, so one image rarely settles the question.
Accessories
Name the object first. Eyewear needs frame dimensions; belts need length and buckle views; hats need circumference or fit notes.
What photos cannot prove
Images cannot guarantee the source, material, durability, seller, shipment or item you may eventually receive.
Apply the score
Good row and weak row examples
Both examples are fictional and demonstrate the checklist only.
Good row: 6 points
A pair of shoes sits in the correct category, has useful side, sole, heel and size-tag photos, includes an insole measurement, compares sensibly with similar rows and has a visible weight note. The source link still needs checking, but the row has a clear reason to stay.
Weak row: 2 points
A hoodie row has the correct category and a visible front photo, but no garment measurements, detail views or weight context. “Popular” is the only reason offered. That is not enough to keep it.
The one-sentence rule
Save only what you can explain
Finish this sentence: “I am keeping this row because…” If the answer is only “it looks good” or “it is popular,” leave it out for now.
What to do next
Follow the lowest score.
If shipping weight is missing, read the weight guide. If the warehouse photos miss an important detail, plan a specific request. If the destination changed, check the old link before comparing the product.
