The nine-point checklist
Check a box only when the page in front of you provides a reasonable basis for it. A blank box is useful: it tells you exactly what to research next.
Remove for now.
How to score a result
- 8–9
- Strong shortlist candidate, but still not verified.
- 5–7
- Research further and focus on the unchecked evidence.
- 3–4
- Weak evidence; do not let one attractive detail outweigh the gaps.
- 0–2
- Remove for now. The row is not doing useful research work.
Strong example
A clothing row identifies the item category, links to a readable album page, shows front, back, fabric and construction details, includes garment measurements, labels the separate source link, records an estimate as an estimate, and points to QC photos with the same visible code. The save reason is “measurements and matching source are clear enough for a second comparison.” That is a strong candidate, not a verified product.
Weak example
A footwear row contains a promotional title, one compressed image, a shortened link, an unexplained price, no size notes, and QC photos with a different code. Its save reason is “looks good.” Remove it until a clear album, source, and match can be established.
One-sentence save rule
What to do next
Use unchecked boxes as your research queue. Return to the category guide for item-specific details, compare album photos with matching QC evidence, consider shipping weight, and remove any result whose contact or source trail becomes inconsistent.