Seven-point save test

Okeyhaul Spreadsheet Checklist Before Saving a Find

Run the same small test on every promising row. The score is not a product rating; it is a way to expose unanswered questions before they disappear into a crowded shortlist.

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Quick answer

Give one point for each checklist line you can support with visible information. Six or seven points may justify more research; five or fewer means the row still has gaps. The score never guarantees quality or safety.

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The seven-point checklist

Check a line only when the row or destination gives you a clear reason. Do not award points for assumptions.

Row review

  • 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.
Interpret the result

Score your row

The bands tell you what to do next. They do not rank products, sellers or platforms.

  • 6–7 pointsStrong shortlist candidate. Continue checking the destination and current details.
  • 4–5 pointsResearch more. Name the missing detail before opening another page.
  • 2–3 pointsWeak row. It is asking you to supply too much of the story.
  • 0–1 pointsRemove for now. A neat title is not enough to justify the tab.

Keep the score honest: A visible price earns no point by itself. The price line is about comparison context, and the shipping line is about whether weight or bulk could change that comparison.

Photo check

QC photos should answer category questions

“Has QC photos” is not a complete check. The useful question is whether those photos reveal the details you need.

CategoryUseful QC photo coverageCoverage that remains weak
Shoes and sneakersBoth profiles, toe, heel, sole, interior size marking and close construction detailOne dramatic angle with no sole or sizing view
Hoodies, shirts and jacketsFront, back, labels, seams, cuffs, fasteners and an item-specific measurement viewFolded garment shots that hide shape and construction
PantsFront, back, waistband, closures, fabric surface and measurement methodNo rise, inseam or waist context
BagsAll sides, corners, base, closures, straps, hardware and interior compartmentsExterior-only photos with no scale or dimensions
Watches and accessoriesFront, back, clasp, contact points, dimensions and close detail in neutral lightSmall distant images or effects that obscure the surface
ElectronicsPorts, connectors, labels, included components and readable specification markingsPackaging shots without compatibility details

An extra photo gallery can help, but first confirm that it belongs to the exact item and variant. More pictures are not useful when their source or date is unclear.

Worked example

Good row and weak row

These fictional examples show how to use the checklist without pretending to review a real listing.

Good row: structured shoulder bag

  • Correct category and a specific intended use.
  • All sides, base, strap, closures and interior shown.
  • Length, height, depth and strap drop listed.
  • Price compared with similar structured bags.
  • Empty weight or likely parcel bulk considered.
  • Source destination matches the photos and options.
  • Save reason: dimensions and construction fit the requirement.

Weak row: “popular bag”

  • Category is broad and use is unclear.
  • One front photo; no base, closure or interior.
  • No dimensions or scale.
  • Price appears alone without comparable rows.
  • No weight or packaging context.
  • Destination is indirect or does not match.
  • Save reason: only the popularity label.

The one-sentence save rule

Save the row only when you can name the specific detail that makes it worth another check.

“It looks good” is an impression. “The measurements match, the photos show the construction points I care about and the likely weight still fits the comparison” is a reason.

What to do next

A six- or seven-point row moves into external checking, not automatic approval. Reconfirm that the destination matches, options are current, measurements use the method you expect and official support channels cover any account, payment, refund, tracking or shipping question.

A four- or five-point row needs one clear follow-up. Open the category guide for photo and sizing cues, the shipping weight guide for parcel context, or the buyer safety notes for red flags. Remove lower-scoring rows unless the missing information appears.

After the checklist

Keep only the rows you can defend

When a row survives the test, you can continue to the Okeyhaul Findsindex hub and inspect the current external details yourself.