A two-minute pre-save check

Orientdig Spreadsheet Checklist Before Saving a Find

A short pre-save routine for separating useful, comparable rows from vague spreadsheet noise.

Save only what you can explainSave a find only when the row clears most of seven checks and you can explain why it belongs on the shortlist. A polished thumbnail is not enough.

Run the same checks on every saved row

A short checklist turns a vague impression into a repeatable decision. It is especially useful when two rows look similar or several different-looking links point to the same source item.

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.
  • Packed weight is estimated or clearly marked unknown.
  • 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
4–5Research more
2–3Weak row
0–1Remove for now

This score only helps you sort a shortlist. One serious mismatch—a different product, an unrelated destination or a request for sensitive information—overrides the total.

QC photos by category

Quality check photos should answer product-specific questions. For shoes, look for both sides, heel, toe and sole. For bags, inspect dimensions, interior, hardware and closures. For hoodies and jackets, check front, back, stitching, labels, closures and measurement method. For watches or jewelry, require scale, clasp and close-up finish photos.

A QC finder cannot solve a mismatch by itself. Confirm that the photos belong to the same source item and variant as the row you are considering.

Good row example

A shoe row identifies the size method, includes multiple useful angles, links to the source and gives an estimated packed weight. It scores well because you can compare it.

Weak row example

A shoe row says “great quality,” shows one front image and omits size method and weight. Popularity does not fill those gaps.

One-sentence save rule

If you cannot name the category, the useful photo evidence and the reason this row beats a similar one, do not save it yet.

What to do next

Use the category page to find comparable items. Read the weight guide before calling a price attractive, and use the safety notes whenever a source page asks you to rely on a claim you cannot check.