Keep a row only when it fits the category, shows useful photos, provides sizing where needed, makes sense beside similar finds, accounts for shipping weight, avoids vague hype, and gives you a reason you can explain.
The seven-point checklist
Read each statement literally. Give the row one point only when the visible information supports it. Uncertainty is a reason to research, not a free point.
- [ ] 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
This score measures research readiness, not quality or safety. A seven-point row can still lead to an external page that has changed or needs more checking.
QC photos should change with the category
Baopals QC photos are useful when they answer category-specific questions. A large image count is less valuable than the right angles and enough clarity to compare details.
| Category | Useful QC views | Question they should answer |
|---|---|---|
| Shoes and sneakers | Both sides, toe, heel, sole, label, insole if available | Does the shape, finish, and size information stay consistent? |
| Hoodies and shirts | Front, back, seams, cuffs, collar, print or texture close-up | Do construction and measurements match the described option? |
| Jackets | Front, back, lining, zipper, pockets, measurement reference | Is the structure visible, and will the fit and bulk work? |
| Bags | Front, back, base, corners, closure, interior, hardware | Do dimensions, structure, and functional details make sense together? |
| Watches and jewelry | Front, back, sides, clasp, joins, scale reference | Are small details and actual scale visible enough to assess? |
A QC finder or QC photo finder may help locate images, but it cannot decide whether those images match the current row or answer your question. Inspect the connection yourself.
Good row example
This example is strong because the reason to save is visible and specific. It does not promise product quality, seller reliability, or shipping performance.
Weak row example
Remove it for now. If a later source or QC search supplies the missing information, it can be scored again without losing anything.
The one-sentence save rule
Save a row only when you can finish this sentence: “I am keeping this because the visible information shows ___, and the next external check is ___.”
If both blanks are vague, the row is still an impulse—not a shortlist candidate.
What to do next
Move strong candidates into a small category-specific shortlist. For a 4–5 point row, search only for the missing evidence. For lower scores, stop spending attention unless the item serves a unique need that cannot be compared elsewhere.