First 30 seconds
- Do the category and product name make sense together?
- Does the destination appear to match?
- Is the required option visible?
- Is there at least one useful detail?
Then: remove it, hold it or check it properly.
Check before you save
Yoybuy Spreadsheet Checklist Before Saving a Find
Use the same seven checks on every product. If a row cannot answer basic questions about the item, photos, fit and likely weight, it is not ready for your shortlist.
The seven checks
Answer these before you save
Do not give a point because the row “probably” has the information. Give it only when you can see a useful answer.
- 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.
Check quickly first
Spend 30 seconds before spending five minutes
Do not study every row. Remove obvious mismatches first, then look closely at the few that survive.
Next five minutes
- Inspect the important photos and measurements.
- Compare price only with similar options.
- Note any packaging or shipping question.
- Write one reason to keep it and one thing still missing.
Then: keep it, check one more detail or remove it.
Photo standard
QC photos should answer category questions
More photos are not automatically better. The useful set shows the parts most likely to affect fit, function or the decision.
Shoes & sneakers
Look for both side profiles, toe and heel shape, sole, interior, size tag and an insole measurement when available.
Hoodies, shirts & jackets
Look for the full front and back, seams, closures, cuffs, fabric close-ups and a measurement reference.
Pants & shorts
Look for the waistband, rise, full leg, cuffs or hem, pockets and a clear explanation of how measurements were taken.
Bags
Look for front, back, sides, base, interior, fasteners, strap attachment and an image that gives scale.
Watches & jewelry
Look for dimensions, face or surface details, clasps, edges, rear views and the exact included pieces.
Accessories
Match the photo test to the object: shape and closure for headwear, hinges for glasses, and finish or dimensions for small items.
Two rows, same category
What the score looks like in practice
Good row example: measured hoodie
The category is accurate. Front, back, cuff and fabric photos are present. Chest and length measurements are item-specific. The price is considered beside other hoodies, and the packed-weight question is noted.
Score: 6/7. Save reason: “The garment measurements and detail photos answer the fit questions.”
Weak row example: vague hoodie
The row says only “popular hoodie,” shows one distant image, lists generic sizes and gives no fabric or weight context. The destination title is unclear.
Score: 2/7. Remove for now or search for measurements and clearer photos before reconsidering.
A useful note
Write down the reason, not just the URL
A short note stops you from reopening the same weak row later.
| Write down | Question | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Use | What should the item do? | Relaxed hoodie for mild weather |
| Option | Which exact version am I comparing? | Dark grey, option 2, size based on chart |
| Best detail | What makes this row clearer? | Chest, length and fabric close-up shown |
| Still missing | What could change my mind? | Packed weight not stated |
| Next step | What is the smallest useful check? | Compare measurements with a hoodie I own |
| Status | Keep, check or remove? | Check |
Be specific: “clear measurements” will still make sense tomorrow; “looks good” will not.
One simple rule
If you cannot name the reason, do not save the row.
Use a concrete reason: “clear insole measurement,” “item-specific size chart,” or “the interior photos show enough space.”
Good reasons to save
- The measurements match the fit I need.
- The QC photos cover the details I wanted to inspect.
- The source page clearly matches the listed option.
- The weight still makes sense beside similar rows.
Decide what the row still needs.
Choose another category candidate, review how shipping weight changes the comparison, or read the safety notes before opening unfamiliar links.