Check this before you keep an item
Use this when your spreadsheet list is getting too long. If an item cannot pass the basics, it probably does not need another tab, another note, or a place in your final shortlist.
Quick answer
Keep a spreadsheet item only when the link still works, the item type is clear, the photos show useful detail, the size or specs can be checked, and you can explain why it belongs in the shortlist.
Before saving a link
- You know what type of item it is.
- The price is clear enough to compare.
- The photos show more than one good-looking front angle.
- Materials, dimensions, or specs are not missing.
- You can explain why you saved it in one short note.
Photo check
- The shape looks like the listing photos.
- Stitching, print placement, hardware, or seams can be seen clearly.
- Measurements are shown when fit matters.
- Color looks consistent across more than one photo.
- Any mismatch is written down before you decide.
Size and fit
- Compare measurements with something you already own.
- Treat size labels as hints, not proof.
- Check shoe insole length, clothing shoulder width, or bag dimensions before price.
- Mark the fit risk honestly: low, medium, or high.
Link quality
- The product page still opens correctly.
- The item name, photos, and category match the spreadsheet row.
- The link does not redirect to an unrelated product.
- The page includes enough detail to compare against another option.
Comparison check
- You have at least two similar items to compare.
- You know which item is better on price, detail, and risk.
- You are not keeping duplicates just because both look decent.
- The weaker option has been removed or marked clearly.
Final shortlist
- Keep only the items you would open again tomorrow.
- Add one note explaining the main reason to keep each item.
- Mark the biggest risk before you move on.
- Search again only if the shortlist is too thin.
