A row has to earn the save

Mulebuy Spreadsheet Checklist Before Saving a Find

Seven plain checks expose most of the reasons a promising row should be compared further—or removed.

In short

Give one point for every check the row passes. A high score means “worth more research,” not “safe to order.” Any critical mismatch—wrong destination, unclear variant, or missing fit information—can still be a reason to stop.

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
  • 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

Score your row

ScoreReadingNext move
6–7Worth a closer lookVerify the external listing and current details.
4–5Research moreName the missing evidence and look for it.
2–3Weak rowCompare alternatives before spending more time.
0–1Remove for nowDo not let a thumbnail keep it alive.

What QC photos should tell you

Good photos answer a question about the exact item in front of you. They should help you confirm the colour and version, inspect the parts that matter, and compare what arrived at the warehouse with the source listing.

Check that every image belongs to the same item and variant. Repeated angles add little, and a ruler is only helpful when you can see where the measurement starts and ends. For clothing, compare the pictured measurements with the size chart instead of relying on the size label alone.

QC photos by category

Shoes and sneakers

Look for both sides, top shape, heel, sole, toe area, labels, stitching, and size information.

Hoodies, shirts, and jackets

Look for front and back, measurement references, fabric texture, cuffs, hardware, lining, and print or embroidery detail.

Bags and accessories

Look for dimensions, interior, closures, edges, straps, attachment points, material texture, and scale.

Watches, jewelry, and electronics

Look for exact dimensions, close-ups, variant identity, specifications, condition, and policy details from appropriate official channels.

Good row example

A hoodie row names the garment type and color, links to a matching destination, includes front and back QC photos, shows a readable size chart, provides garment weight context, and sits beside comparable hoodie rows. You can explain that it is saved because the measurements suit your comparison and the photos answer construction questions.

Weak row example

A row says only “must cop,” shows one cropped image, has no measurements, gives an unexplained low price, and opens to a destination with a different color or item. It does not become stronger because it appears in several sheets.

The one-sentence save rule

“I am saving this row because…”

If the sentence cannot end with a concrete reason—better measurements, clearer photos, a relevant link, or a useful comparison—remove the row for now.

What to do next

Check how the item’s category changes photo needs, then consider weight and external-link risk. This site cannot inspect an order, seller, payment, coupon, refund, or current shipping quote.